UPCOMING EVENTS

COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
The health and safety of our GGFWLC members and event attendees is our number one priority – and the best way to ensure that safety is to hold our Spring 2021 GGFWLC sessions in a virtual space. Individuals registered for events will receive a link to participate in the video conference via Eventbrite to the email address that was used during registration.

Livestream Guide

MAY 13, 2021 - Ruth Buffalo: Her Path to Politics and Advocacy

Thursday, May 13, 2021
​4:30 - 5:30pm
Virtual Session via Zoom

​This event is free for GGFWLC members. Admission for non-members is $25. Pre-registration is required.
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ABOUT RUTH BUFFALO​​

Raised in rural western North Dakota, Ruth Buffalo was elected into office in 2018 to serve North Dakota as a Representative for District 27 (Fargo). In her first session in the legislature, seven of the eight bills she introduced passed and became law. Many of those bills had a direct impact on women in our state, including policies surrounding missing and murdered indigenous people and human trafficking. She is also a citizen of the Mandan Hidatsa Arikara Nation and descendant of the Chiricahua band of Apache.

Ruth's background is in public health, education, and research. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice, she served her rural tribal community as a Substance Abuse Prevention Coordinator where she built and enhanced community coalitions in six different communities. She led a successful wellness program at a tribal college which contributed to student success. She is a volunteer for several local, statewide, and national boards which focus on improving the quality of life for all people.

Ruth also earned Master degrees in Public Health, Management, and in Business Administration. Her work includes research and advocacy, community capacity-building, and continued reconciliation efforts through education. She has served on advisory councils focused on women’s health, women's leadership, local food systems, and low income youth interested in the STEAM fields.

Ruth is an alumni of several women’s leadership initiatives and worked on a women-led project to increase civic engagement throughout North Dakota. She also serves as a mentor. In 2017 she successfully completed the Executive Education Certificate through Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government’s, Leadership, Organizing, and Action program.

Ruth is a proud mother of four beautiful children and is married to her college sweetheart.

JUNE 16, 2021 - GARDEN PARTY

Wednesday, June 16, 2021
​4:30 - 6:30pm
All Seasons Garden Center
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​This event is free for GGFWLC members. Admission for non-members is $25. Pre-registration is required.
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Put on your favorite hat and join the Greater Grand Forks Women's Leadership Cooperative among the flowers at All Seasons Garden Center for an outdoor social event on June 16 from 4:30-6:30pm.

Guests will enjoy complimentary appetizers and a cash bar of beer and wine; one of three Make-And-Take Workshops, guided by the experts at All Seasons Garden Center; a fun photo booth; plus plenty of opportunities to reconnect with friends or meet new ones.

Recommended attire is dressy casual - wear bright colors and your favorite hat! Space is limited, so please register early. No longer able to attend? Let us know ASAP by canceling your Eventbrite ticket.

SCHEDULE
4:30pm Social with Appetizers, Cash Bar, and Photo Booth
5:00pm Brief GGFWLC Year in Review
5:15pm Make-And-Take Workshop (pre-selected during registration)
5:45 - 6:30pm Social Continues with Appetizers, Cash Bar, and Photo Booth

MAKE-AND-TAKE WORKSHOPS
Guests may select one of the following workshops during registration. All materials will be provided for each activity. As space is limited, we are unable to accommodate selection changes after registration.

1. A fragrant fresh flower arrangement to brighten up your home.
2. A colorful annual plant container to adorn your porch or patio during the summer months.
3. A unique succulent garden to bring life to your indoor or outdoor décor.