Minneapolis – Examining Military Service From the Margins

Quatrefoil Library 1220 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Veterans, active service members, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders, each session will use guiding questions, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films, to better understand how race, class, gender, sexuality, religion, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity.

Free

St. Paul -Cultural Artificial Intelligence

OMG Studios 550 Vandalia Street Suite 220, St. Paul, United States

Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. Introduction to artificial intelligence through a cultural lens. FREE Media Courses Offered to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited.

Free

St. Paul -Innovative Breathing

OMG Studios 550 Vandalia Street Suite 220, St. Paul, United States

Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. Breath work to heal the mind and body lead by Black Youth Healing Arts Center. FREE to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited.

Free

Staples – National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

Sourcewell 202 12th Street NE, Staples, MN, United States

Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators.

Free

St. Paul -Young Rembrandts Interactive Drawing Class featuring Black History Storytelling with Jevetta Steele

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Pre-register youth 8-12 years old, space is limited. Students will explore the beauty of African folk art in a 1-hour class. African art is characterized by its vibrant colors, geometric designs, and abstract themes. A focus on human form, ceremony and creative expression produces truly magical art.

Free

Bemidji – Winter Rural Indian Education Gathering

Beltrami Electric Cooperative Inc. 4111 Technology Dr NW, Bemidji, MN, United States

Join us for the American Indian Education Networking Winter Gathering hosted by Bemidji Area Schools. District leadership teams, Site leadership teams, School leadership teams, and leaders regarding American Indian and Indigenous Education are encouraged to attend.

Free

St. Paul -What’s In Your Brand Toolkit

OMG Studios 550 Vandalia Street Suite 220, St. Paul, United States

Commemorate Black History & Culture with OMG Studio’s Art, Music & Literature Exhibition 2025. Branding and marketing for small businesses, includes intro to podcasting. FREE Media Courses Offered to the Beloved Community – registration required; space is limited.

Free

St. Cloud – Minnesota Civics Summit: Civics Organizations and Civics Education Professionals

Attwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud University 720 4th Ave. South, St. Cloud, MN, United States

Come join us to showcase your civics program or offering, with a goal to provide a comprehensive directory of civics resources for teachers to engage 11th -12th grade students in their learning. Can’t attend? Email information about your civics offering for our statewide directory of civics resources to civics@lwvmn.org. 11:30am - Lunch & Networking 9:00am […]

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St. Cloud – Minnesota Civics Summit: Pre-Conference Professional Development

Attwood Memorial Center, St. Cloud University 720 4th Ave. South, St. Cloud, MN, United States

What does it look like to build a classroom where students have productive discussions on challenging topics? A key evidence-based practice in civics education is the discussion of current events and controversial issues, but in today’s polarized political climate, many students are experiencing fewer opportunities to engage in these kinds of essential discussions in their […]

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Rochester – Headscarf Story Circle Gathering

Griot Arts 115 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN, United States

The Minnesota Humanities Center often hosts Headscarf Story Circles – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Our community of Rochester is pleased to announce that on Saturday March 8, 2025, we will gather through shared connections of the headscarf and its complexity.

Free

Ortonville – Spring Expo and Water Bar

Ortonville High School 200 Trojan Dr, Ortonville, MN, United States

Visit the nationally acclaimed We Are Water MN traveling exhibit in the Ortonville High School Commons! Then head downstairs to the Spring Expo (formerly Sports and Leisure Show), where you can chat with local exhibit hosts, get your well water tested for nitrates, and refresh yourself at the Water Bar (where “water is all we have”).

Free

Erskine – National History Day Educator Workshop

Garden Valley Technologies 206 Vance Ave. S., Erskine, United States

Educators will receive 4.5 clock hours and a $75 stipend following their participation in the workshop. Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators.

Free