The 2025 Voices Summit will focused on Centering Community and Driving Toward Equitable Health for All
At the event we focused on centering community in policymaking, using nonpolarizing language to build bridges across political and social divides, and staying true to our commitment to equitable health for all.
We believe that by learning about people, communities, their histories as well as their today we can become better neighbors and advocates at home. Based in St. Paul Minnesota, this event highlighted the culture, resilience, and leadership of the local Hmong community, whose experiences offer powerful lessons in community strength and cross-cultural learning.
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Summit Information:
Hotel: The InterContinental Saint Paul Riverfront located at 11 E Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55101
Dates: September 9th and September 10th
Theme: Centering Community and Driving Toward Equitable Health for All
Field Trip: HmongTown Marketplace located at 217 Como Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103
Event Materials:
Created by all our amazing attendees!
Day 1 Session Materials:
Carrying History: 50 Years of the Hmong Experience in the United States by Lee Pao Xiong
Centering Community in Policy Making by Voices for Racial Justice
Finding Commonalities and Solutions with Decision-Makers
HmongTown Marketplace where we will explore, shop, and enjoy dinner together
Day 2 Session Materials:
Stories of Resilience through Creative Expressions by Tou Saiko Lee
Shielding Your Mission: Legal Strategies for Today’s Nonprofit Challenges
RESOURCE: WARRANTS AND SUBPOENAS What to Look Out for and How to Respond
The American Heart Association and the Voices for Healthy Kids does not endorse the above materials, and the materials are not provided as legal advice; organizations should seek guidance from their own lawyers.
Power in Partnership: Engaging Nontraditional Allies in Policy Change
Case Studies from Peers: Building Strong Coalitions Using Innovative Strategies to Make Progress
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