Breakout sessions

Information and updates about breakout sessions at the Community Connections Conference.

Morning workshops

Unless listed differently, all workshops are from 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Get funding for your community project

Room 103F

Learn how to get funding for your community project through the Partnership Engagement Fund. This fund is all about bringing different voices into decision-making, creating meaningful connections, and supporting strong partnerships between communities and neighbors. We’ll walk you through the basics, share tips for applying and help you take the next step to bring your ideas to life.

Introduction to City Council

Room 103C

Learn how the Minneapolis City Council works, what it does, and how and when to contact your Council member. You’ll also learn simple ways to stay up-to-date on council processes, search for information, find language support and how you can make your voice heard.

Boards and Commissions: Your Voice and Your Seat At The Table

Room 103A

Shape policy and take leadership by joining a board or commission. State and local governments work with these groups to guide policy-making. Learn about what they do, why it matters and common barriers to participation.

2017 Collaborative Public Safety Strategies project at Little Earth presentation at 2018 Community Connections Conference

Immigration Today

Room 103B

Learn about the latest immigration law and policy changes, hear from local government and immigration lawyers, and get information about resources for people impacted.

Save a life: NARCAN made simple

Room 103E

Learn how to reverse an overdose and save a life. This training is open to the public and will cover the basics of how to administer naloxone, the medication used to reverse an opioid overdose.

What to Expect When Renting: Your Rights and City Resources

Room 103D

From the time you apply for a rental unit to when you move out, you have rights. Come learn from the City's Department of Regulatory Services about how we're here for you every step of the way. We'll cover your renter rights and responsibilities as a tenant, what to expect when contacting the City and more.

2017 Community Connections Conference workshop crowd

Building Resilient Communities: Climate Action and Neighborhood Opportunities

Room 212A/B

Learn about opportunities to fight climate change and improve resilience with projects like the Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan, resilience hubs and initiatives led by the Green Teams Coalition. Hear from City staff, community leaders, and relevant departments about funding and resources available to help your neighborhood make a difference.

Air Quality 101

Room 211C/D, Note start time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Learn about air quality. Hear from the State, City and community about how the air we breathe relates to you and the Minneapolis Green Zones. Get involved, host an air sensor or build a box fan filter.

Workshop with State Demographer at the 2018 Community Connections Conference

Afternoon community conversations

Envisioning a Food Focused Future

Room 211C/D, 1:30 - 3 p.m.

Join us for a visioning session about improving our local food system. Learn how farming practices and career pathways play a role.

Share Your Health Story

Room 103D/E/F, 2:15 - 3:45 p.m.

You can help shape the future of local public health work by sharing your health-related experiences in Minneapolis. You can contribute to a better understanding of what community health looks like in the real world, beyond statistics or assumptions. The Minneapolis Health Department will use these stories as part of their five-year community health assessment.