Coming to the Table

At Coming to the Table (CTTT), descendants of those who were enslaved and descendants of slave owners and all those interested in engaging safe constructive dialogue, come together to envision the United States as a just and truthful society that acknowledges and seeks to heal the racial wounds from the historical trauma of slavery, and the racism it continues to spawn. 

CTTT provides relationship engagement, leadership, resources, and a supportive environment to dismantle racism that is rooted in the United States’ history of slavery. 
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Join Peacebuilding Associate Trainer Crixell Shell and others invested in transforming trauma into nonviolent power in the 2nd floor Meeting Room at North Regional Library 1315 Lowry Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55411 at 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. to help instigate this monthly CTTT group in Minneapolis for all who want to take Minnesota beyond the legacy of enslavement and be part of the solution.

​In order to accommodate more schedules, we are now hosting Coming to the Table on Saturday mornings. The next two dates will be Saturday, October 28, and Saturday, November 18.

MN Peacebuilding Film Series
Inspiring and Instigating Timely Nonviolent Action

Our free monthly inspiring, thought-provoking films are open to the public at the Birchwood Cafe Community Room in Minneapolis' Seward Neighborhood. The films are typically the 4th Tuesday of each month from January-March and May-October.
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Space is limited, so we ask that you please reserve your seat!

September 26, 2017: Accidental Courtesy 

Musician Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. He’s played all over the world with legends like Chuck Berry and Little Richard, but it’s what Daryl does in his free time that sets him apart.

Daryl likes to meet and befriend members of the Ku Klux Klan– something few black men can say. In his travels, he’s collected robes and other artifacts from friends who have left the klan, building a collection piece by piece, story by story, person by person in hopes of eventually opening a “Museum of the Klan”.
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In Accidental Courtesy, Daryl’s journey takes him across the country, from DC to California, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri and Alabama, from old friends who have left the klan, to friends still active in the organization, including a current Imperial Wizard of the KKK.   In an age of digital disconnection, Daryl’s method is rooted in personal interaction and we as viewers reap the rewards.

LUNAFEST: Minneapolis 

Thanks to The Woman's Club of Minneapolis for generously offering to co-sponsor LUNAFEST: Minneapolis in their historic theatre on Tuesday September 12, 2017.  We hope you and your friends, family, and colleagues join us for this fun, inspiring, and thought-provoking evening to raise funds for MN Peacebuilding, Zoom House, and the Breast Cancer Prevention Partners.  The Festivities begin at 6:30pm and the Films roll at 7pm. 

At LUNAFEST: Minneapolis this September, you can expect to have a fun and meaningful evening all while contributing to a good cause. 
$25 Tickets are on-sale now!  We hope to see you there!

STAR-Lite Training

Not enough time for the full STAR Training? No worries. The STAR-Lite Training is a single-day research and practice-supported experiential education training that integrating Neuropsychology, Trauma Healing & Resilience, Restorative Justice, Nonviolent Conflict Transformation, and broadly defined Spirituality. It was designed for those who wish to learn the basics of becoming trauma-informed and resilience-oriented within a shorter-time frame than the 4½-day full STAR Training. 

​Resilience and Self Care Training

When bad things happen, and our peace is stolen from us, we want to build peace back into our lives.

Join us to learn, explore, and apply strategies to build peace into our personal and community life with self-care practices for resilience.
Everyone is welcome.​​

​STAR Training 

​STAR is 4 1/2 day research and practice-supported academic and experiential education trauma awareness and resilience training with a 14 year reputation of national and international success.  STAR was developed in the months following the tragic events of September 11, 2001 to transform trauma survivors into resilient thrivers.  From it's inception, it encompassed a multicultural perspective that has been well-received globally and locally.

Restorative Justice 101 Training

​​RJ 101: Training for Practice in Everyday Life teaches the principles, philosophies, and practices of Restorative Justice via lecture and experiential education methodologies for empowering individuals and communities for application in daily life.  Restorative practices empower those who have been harmed, the community surrounding the harmed, and positively impacts the behavior of those who cause harm.

Custom Trainings

Peacebuilding’s expert training facilitators are available to design specialized trainings to meet your organization staff development needs.   We also provide individualized consultation to integrate trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and restorative-focused strategies into your organization's structure.