Community Connector Webinar
Deep Conversations Drive Democracy
ZoomAs we head into the critical 2022 midterm elections, we are excited to offer powerful, non-partisan opportunities to engage voters and drive real democracy. This summer and fall, MNIPL will be supporting faith and spiritual communities to register and educate voters, have deep conversations about how your values connect to voting, and build community in…
Energy Equity & the Proposed Rate Hikes
ZoomMinnesota's two largest electricity providers want to raise their rates for residential customers—Xcel Energy by 21% and Minnesota Power by 18%. Everyone should have access to affordable and diverse sources of electricity. This is not only about unreasonable and unfair rate cases, but a climate justice issue with energy equity at its core. Join our Community Connector webinar to learn how to protect your rights as a customer and how to join the fight so everyone can receive fair, just, and equitable utility rates.
Community Connector Mixer
ZoomOne key takeaway from this summer's listening project is that Community Connectors want more time to meet, share, and learn from each other. Join us for the September webinar to learn more about the findings from the student team's report and to be in conversation together.
Loss and Damage: A Global Campaign
ZoomFloods. Droughts. Stronger, more frequent natural disasters. Rising sea levels. Food shortages. Forced migration. Conflict over resources. Prevention and adaptation will not be enough to cope with climate change. Climate…
The Inflation Reduction Act
ZoomThe recently passed Inflation Reduction Act includes huge benefits for solar energy and other critical climate change provisions. Learn more about this federal legislation and how congregations and communities have new opportunities to save on energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Our guest speaker is Jeremy Kalin, a solar expert and attorney. Mr. Kalin has a…
Community Connector Webinar – Canceled
ZoomUPDATE: Our December Community Connector webinar has been canceled. Please join us in 2023 for our January webinar! On the 1st Tuesday of each month, we deepen into a different…
Indigenous and Faith Leaders United for a Bold Climate Justice Agenda
ZoomWe’ve got the power! Let’s build the world we know is possible. Join faith and Indigenous leaders as we roll out a bold legislative agenda for 2023 that will center Indigenous leadership, drive equity, demand 100% clean renewable electricity, and leverage federal dollars to put Minnesotans to work rebuilding our energy infrastructure. Come hear about…
Advocating for Change
ZoomGet ready to show up and bring your voice to a momentous legislative agenda that’s pushing for large-scale change.
CANCELED – Building Local Networks
ZoomThis webinar has been canceled. Julia Nerbonne is testifying on bill HF2336 (the Climate Innovative Finance Authority), and the MN House Commerce Finance and Policy committee moved their meeting to that same evening. Please join that instead! It starts at 6:30 pm. The watch link should be posted here. We hope to offer this "Building…
Rise + Repair Legislative Update
ZoomMNIPL staff and volunteers have been leveraging the groundswell from the Rise + Repair Rally on February 15 toward truly groundbreaking legislation. Hear exciting updates from MNIPL’s Strategic Policy Director Sara Wolff and Legislative Affairs Organizer Juventino Meza and how you can support these climate justice and Indigenous rights efforts. We will give particular attention…