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Upcoming Events

Register for FREE Zoom Training for Direct Service Providers
January 21 | February 18 | March 18 | April 15 | May 20 | June 17
10:00 am – 1:00 pm Central

Carly Endres with the North Dakota Brain Injury Network will be covering the states required training for Direct Service Providers – Introduction to Brain Injury and Cognitive and Behavioral Consequences of Brain Injury. Training will include breaks. You will get a certificate of completion after submitting your final test. Use a device that will allow you to complete pre and posttests. Print this optional presentation guide to help you follow along with the training. If you have questions, contact Carly at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008.

Brain Injury Book Club
Wednesdays starting January 8 from 9:30 – 11:30 am Central
Edgewood 55+ (749 South 30th Street, Grand Forks) or attend virtually

  • January 8, 15, 22, 29
  • February 5, 12, 19, 26
  • March 5, 12, 26 (not meeting March 19)
  • April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
  • May 7, 14, 21

This book club is for survivors and caregivers. Meet new people, build up social skills, and Certified Brain Injury Specialists can earn CEUs. Registration has closed.

Webinar Wednesdays!
1:30 – 3:00 pm Central

  • January 22 – Daily Self-Care and Its Impact on the Nervous System
  • February 5 – Help Hope Live

These FREE webinars are designed to meet your needs whether you are a brain injury/stroke survivor, caregiver, or provider.

Fargo Brain Talks – Lunch and Learn
January 27, 2025 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central (every Monday)
Not meeting January 20
Downtown Engagement Center (222 4th Street North)
Fargo, North Dakota

Have a FREE meal and learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed.

Contact Shannan at shannan.stanke@und.edu or (701) 777-3190 with questions.

Grand Forks Brain Talks – New Schedule
These Mondays from 10:00 – 11:00 am Central
February 3 | March 10 | March 24 | April 7 | April 21
Mountainbrooke Mental Health Recovery Center (112 North 3rd Street)
Grand Forks, North Dakota

Learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed. There is no food at this event.

If you have questions, contact Carly at carly.endres@und.edu or (701) 777-4008.

Belcourt Brain Talks – Lunch and Learn
February 4 from 12:30 – 1:30 pm Central (first Tuesday of the month)
Tribal Transport
Belcourt, North Dakota

Have a FREE meal and learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed.

Contact Nickie at nicole.livedalen@und.edu or (701) 317-4172 with any questions.

Devils Lake Brain Talks – Brunch and Learn
February 6 from 10:00 – 11:00 am Central (First Thursday of the month)
Amachi Mentoring (414 4th Avenue NE)
Devils Lake, North Dakota

Have a FREE brunch and learn about brain injury, what it means if you have one, and some strategies to manage symptoms. No registration needed.

Contact Nickie at nicole.livedalen@und.edu or (701) 317-4172 with any questions.

Unmasking Brain Injury Event – Bismarck
February 10 @ 3:00 – 5:00 pm Central
Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library (Meeting Room B)
515 North 5th Street
Bismarck, North Dakota

Individuals with a brain injury are invited to create personalized masks to represent their experiences and journeys. This event is FREE to attend. No previous experience or artistic skills required. Supplies and materials will be provided.

To RSVP, contact andrea.sailer@und.edu or (701) 777-3297.

North Dakota's Mask Collection on Display – Grand Forks
February 11 – 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Central
University of North Dakota
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
West Atrium (Near the SIM Center)
1301 North Columbia Road
Grand Forks, North Dakota

View North Dakota Brain Injury Network's impressive collection of masks created by brain injury survivors across the state.

North Dakota Brain Injury Advisory Council Meeting
Noon – 3:00 pm Central

  • February 20 – Virtual
  • May 15 – In person and virtual
  • August 21 – Virtual
  • November 20 – Virtual

The North Dakota Brain Injury Advisory Council meets quarterly to discuss and plan brain injury policies and services. The meetings are open to the public.

Brain Injury Awareness Day at the State Capitol
March 19, 2025
8:00 am – 5:00 pm Central
600 East Boulevard Avenue
Bismarck, North Dakota

Join us in the Memorial Hall of the State Capitol to recognize Brain Injury Awareness month and speak with legislators about brain injury in North Dakota.

2025 Mind Matters Conference - Become an Exhibitor

  • March 20 & 21, 2025
    Baymont by Wyndham (2611 Old Red Trail)
    Mandan, North Dakota

This two-day annual conference features nationally renowned speakers and highlights new research, trends, practice strategies, and collaborative models of care. See the Mind Matters conference page for more information and to register.

North Dakota Childhood Injury Prevention Virtual Workshop
March 26 @ 8:30 – 4:30 pm Central

North Dakota Brain Injury Network's Resource Facilitator Andrea Sailer will be presenting in the afternoon on NDBIN's Role in Prevention.