Plains Talk |
| Plains Talk I began building the foundation and setting the direction for the Northern Plains Initiative. Community members gathered and discussed their vision for their community and their shared values. Building upon this momentum, Plains Talk II was an opportunity to generate conversation and commitment to move this work forward. In small groups, organizations from a variety of sectors shared their projects and dreams for future initiatives. The groups began identifying policy initiatives and conversations that need to take place across the region. The sessions were action oriented. Through action oriented sessions, messages for both upstream and downstream audiences were considered. Partners came together to craft messages that will enable us to speak together in a unified voice. While generative conversations in Plains Talk I uncovered our shared values and similar vision for our future, Plains Talk II had a more strategic purpose. Plains Talk II was about building the team that will lead the Northern Plains Initiative to support sustainable rural communities. |
The Vision |
Rural life has value to the region and the nation. We are creating a region where all people have the opportunity to thrive in the community they choose, where diversity is cherished, the environment is respected, and where community pride leads to rooted generations. |
The Values |
Community – We understand that relationships based on honesty and integrity will raise the quality of life and we recognize that we are all interconnected.
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