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  • A Japanese-American member of the U.S. Army looks over paperwork.

    St. Paul – Armed With Language: Film Talk

    Plank Museum and Visitors Center at Historic Fort Snelling 200 Tower Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

    In the height of WWII, Historic Ft. Snelling was home to a little-known Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS). Thousands of Nisei men and women (second generation Japanese Americans) were trained as linguists and translators and played a crucial role in helping the U.S. to end the war. Join producer Katie O’Rourke as she engages the film’s writer David Mura in a reflective conversation, a year on from the debut of the film.

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  • Poetry in the Parks - Worthington

    POSTPONED – Worthington – Poetry in the Parks

    Nobles County Library 407 12th Street, Worthington, MN, United States

    Students in grades 5-8 are invited to join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman and fellow poet Michael Torres* for a daylong writing workshop at Minnesota State Parks. Alongside the poets, students will explore the beauty of nature and write their own poems. Students will receive instruction and encouragement to write in their home languages as well as English.

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  • Dog tags rest atop the United States flag.

    St. Paul – Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle

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

    Join the Minnesota Humanities Center on Saturday, November 5 at 10:30 a.m. for a storytelling circle centered around "Objects of War." Participants are invited to bring their own object to share that helps them tell the story of their own connection to war, whether direct or indirect.

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  • Photo of Dr. Dennis Fisher in front of a lake with a tree-lined shore in the background.

    Bemidji – Treaties, Strategies, and Traditionalism

    American Indian Resource Center, Bemidji State University 1630 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN, United States

    Comparing Native and White perspectives on treaty signing throws into sharp relief the divergent understandings, cultural differences, and foreclosed opportunities that characterized these encounters. This talk foregrounds Indigenous perspectives, specifically those of the Anishinabeg of Minnesota and Quebec, on treaty signing, economic activities, and the seasonal round.

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  • Composite image of a picture of author Stefan Lovasik and the cover to his book, "The Latitude of Mercy."

    St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Series: The Latitude of a Mercy

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

    Poet Stefan Lovasik is the next featured author in our new Minnesota Writers Series. His most recent poetry collection, The Latitude of a Mercy, was published by New York Quarterly Books.

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  • Composite image featuring a photo of author David Mura and the cover to his book, "The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself."

    St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Series: The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself Book Launch

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

    Join us on Wednesday, February 8, to celebrate the release of David Mura's new book, "The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives", released in January of 2023 by University of Minnesota Press. Following a reading of selections from the new book, Mura will be joined by his friend and fellow writer Alexs Pate for a discussion on dismantling the myth of whiteness.

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  • Illustration of women's silhouettes in various colors for #WomanLifeFreedom.

    Mankato and Online – Transnational Feminism, Solidarity, and Care for #WomanLifeFreedom

    Ostrander Auditorium - Minnesota State University - Mankato 540 W Road, Mankato, MN, United States

    Recent events and protests in Iran have catapulted human rights and feminist issues onto the world stage, and yet these movements in Iran are not new. Join Dr. Yalda Hamidi (Minnesota State University, Mankato) and a special guest panel as they reflect on the Iranian feminist revolution of 2022 and the politics of solidarity, care, and transnational feminism.

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  • Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

    Becker – We Are Water MN

    Sherburne History Center 10775 27th Ave SE, Becker, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

  • A visitor at the Why Treaties Matter traveling exhibit pauses to read a display on "Treaty Making in America."

    Walker – Why Treaties Matter

    Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School 301 4th Street, Walker, MN, United States

    "Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations” explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota.

  • Composite image featuring a photo of Rosa Parks and a photo of Dr. Josie R. Johnson.

    St. Paul – The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks Film Screening

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

    The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks blows away the myths we learned about the “tired seamstress” who gave up her seat on the bus. The only thing she was tired of was injustice. Join us for a screening of The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks, featuring a discussion after the film moderated by Kevin Lindsey.

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  • Logo for Poetry Sparks!

    St. Paul – Poetry Sparks!

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

    In celebration of National Poetry Month, join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman, at a poetry gathering just for poets. Hear about Gwen’s vision for poetry across the state, get connected to other poets, and let your creativity loose with some writing time.

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  • Two women stop to watch a video at the "We Are Water MN" traveling exhibit.

    Pine River – We Are Water MN

    Happy Dancing Turtle 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW, Ste 1, Pine River, MN, United States

    The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.

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