Winona – Examining Military Service From the Margins

Winona County Historical Society 160 Johnson Street, Winona, MN, United States

Session 2: How has the military service of certain populations been hidden devalued, limited, or discriminated against? Veterans, active service members, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series.

Free

Marshall – National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, 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Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities?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

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. 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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

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 – We Are Water MN

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

The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories, histories, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water, exposes visitors to new perspectives, and increases participation in water stewardship activities.

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

Rochester – Resistance, Voice, and Verse: A Latino Poetry Reading

Rochester Public Library 101 2nd St SE, Rochester, United States

Join us for a special Poetry Month celebration of Latino poetry at the Rochester Public Library! This engaging event will feature readings of powerful poems, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Students from Rochester Public Schools will read poems from the recently released anthology, “Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology” as well as their […]

Free

Ely – We Are Water MN Opening Celebration

Ely Area Community Hub 760 Miners Drive E, Ely, MN, United States

Celebrate the opening night of the We Are Water MN exhibit at the Ely Area Community Hub by joining the Ely Folk School and Reflections Dance Company for this interactive performance! The exhibit will be open for guests to peruse and enjoy and will feature a "Water Bar" for folks to sample different drinking water from our area.

Free

Canceled Marshall – The Power of Poetry: A Social Studies Bundling Workshop

Southwest West Central Service Cooperative 1420 East College Drive, Marshall, MN, United States

K-12 Educators will receive 4 clock hours. Are you interested in teaching poetry to your students? Would you like to learn more about aligning poetry to academic standards and benchmarks? If so, this workshop is for you!

Free