Scott, Alyssa2020-08-252020-08-252020-07https://hdl.handle.net/11299/215248This toolkit was developed using a broad approach of working with and learning from multiple communities rather than working in depth with a single community. It is important to keep this in mind as you read through the information and recommendations presented in this toolkit. They are suggestions based on this project’s research, namely objective observations and learning. The types of community interventions and strategies that promote inclusion and integration of immigrants have been widely studied. Some examples include studies of the frequent interaction between established residents and newer populations of immigrants, refugees, and BIPOC; focus on assets that immigrants bring to the community; reframing issues to counter misconceptions about immigrants; cultivating social capital among immigrants; building partnerships across community sectors and government; and encouraging leadership.We continue to see a trend of immigrants, refugees and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) moving into Greater Minnesota communities. This trend is in part due to the opportunities that are available because of sustained labor force shortages in Greater Minnesota communities. Communities can provide a good quality of life by being more intentionally welcoming and inclusive. This is important so that immigrants, refugees and BIPOC continue living in the communities they move to, helping them thrive. However, some communities might be unsure about where to start or how to do this work. The primary objective of this toolkit is to provide ideas and information for small towns to meaningfully engage with immigrants, refugees, and BIPOC and share what communities can do to be more welcoming and inclusive. This toolkit was created based on over a year of work and research by Alyssa Scott, a Public Policy and Public Health graduate student interested in policies that support marginalized communities and engaging in community-focused research and evaluation techniques .enCentralResilient Communities and TourismReport