BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Humanities Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20231117T195323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T165159Z UID:10000396-1707051600-1707058800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival - Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge into action and further learning. \nPlease note: This event will primarily be outdoors so dress accordingly. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permits are available for $7 and can be purchased online or at any Minnesota state park office). \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event must be made through the Great Northern Festival website. \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-bdote-february/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024_great_northern_lfp_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20240214T205951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T131717Z UID:10000404-1712833200-1712842200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote - Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, the Minnesota Humanities Center has collaborated with Dakota community members to offer Learning from Place: Bdote\, an immersive experience that brings people to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Over 3\,400 people have participated in this transformative offering\, leaving many wanting to learn and do more. We are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host the first of our Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote online workshops. \nWorkshop Overview:\nAction Planning and Engagement for Accomplices\nPresented by Native Governance Center – nativegov.org \nAre you interested in taking action to support Native communities? Do you feel unsure about how to get started on building relationships and potential partnerships with Native nations? Join Native Governance Center\, a Native-led nonprofit organization\, for a deep dive into best practices for meaningful engagement. This interactive presentation will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to get into a good headspace and understand protocol before partnering with Native nations. Expect content grounded in real-life examples and ample opportunities to engage with presenters and fellow attendees in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. This presentation is perfect for those wondering “what’s next” after attending a Bdote tour. \nNative Governance Center Presenters: \n\nCree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe\, she/they): Program Coordinator – Movement Building\nJessica Glidden (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa\, she/her/kwe): Program Manager – Leadership Development\nMichaela Madrid (Lower Brule Lakota Sioux\, she/her): Program Director\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/beyond-learning-from-place-bdote/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Online,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_beyond_lfp_bdote.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20230203T220711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163722Z UID:10000277-1714222800-1714233600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank DESCRIPTION:The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest\, with a longstanding tradition of activism\, cultural diversity\, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants\, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community\, including Somali\, Ethiopian\, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive\, in-person experience that includes a walking tour with several stops led by Abdirizak Bihi\, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio. A food sample from a local restaurant will be provided. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nThis event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/ LOCATION:Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center\, 420 South 15th Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/event_lfp_cedar_riverside_west_bank.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20230126T154951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T162500Z UID:10000274-1714811400-1714827600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: Hmong St. Paul DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of St. Paul’s vibrant Hmong community! St. Paul is home to the largest Hmong population in the United States\, with deep roots on the East Side. Our guide for the day is Chong Yang\, a high school educator who grew up in the neighborhood after coming to Minnesota at the age of six from a refugee camp in Thailand. Our day begins and ends at the Minnesota Humanities Center. During a short bus tour\, Chong will share insights and stories while pointing out Hmong businesses and landmarks\, such as the Minnesota Memorial to The Special Forces in Laos\, commemorating the Hmong involvement in the Southeast Asia War. Our first destination is the Hmong Cultural Center Museum where we will hear a special presentation and have time to explore the exhibits showcasing the rich heritage\, traditions\, and contributions of the Hmong people in Minnesota. Next\, we will visit the iconic HmongTown Marketplace\, home to 125 small businesses and food vendors. We will meet the owner and learn about his incredible story\, followed by a guided tour of the bustling market. There will be time for independent shopping and lunch. \nThis is a collaboration with Hmong Cultural Center and HmongTown Marketplace. \nK-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 45 participants. \nPlease note: Registration cost does not include food. Participants are encouraged to support the financial recovery of small businesses by making purchases from the businesses they learn about on the tour. We recommend bringing cash\, as not all vendors accept credit cards. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-hmong-st-paul-may/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/event_lfp_hmong_stpaul.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20220608T145649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T150135Z UID:10000271-1716021000-1716042600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Reuben Kitto Stately \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nReuben Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation and a member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. He is an artist\, composer\, and rapper who performs under the name Kitto. He is a graduate of Augsburg University with a BA in American Indian Studies and a lifelong Dakhóta language learner. Reuben has been a member of the Minnesota Indian Education Board of Directors since 2019. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-may/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_lfp_bdote_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20220420T181833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T140115Z UID:10000240-1718008200-1718029800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Marlena Myles \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nMarlena Myles is an enrolled Spirit Lake Dakota artist located in St Paul\, Minnesota. Her art brings modernity to Indigenous history\, languages and oral traditions while using the land as a teacher. She has installed three site-specific augmented reality public art installations: the Dakota Spirit Walk (Saint Paul)\, the Sacred Hoop Walk (MN Landscape Arboretum) and the Wodakota Walk (Caponi Art Park). In 2023\, she was awarded the Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship\, Joyce Award and Rise25 Mozilla Honoree. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nTHIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT \nJoin the Waitlist \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-june/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_lfp_bdote_june_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20240920T214615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T175330Z UID:10000444-1730982600-1730991600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote - Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, the Minnesota Humanities Center has collaborated with Dakota community members to offer Learning from Place: Bdote\, an immersive experience that brings people to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Over 3\,400 people have participated in this transformative offering\, leaving many wanting to learn and do more. We are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host the first of our Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote online workshops. \nWorkshop Overview:\nAction Planning and Engagement for Accomplices\nPresented by Native Governance Center – nativegov.org \nAre you interested in taking action to support Native communities? Do you feel unsure about how to get started on building relationships and potential partnerships with Native nations? Join Native Governance Center\, a Native-led nonprofit organization\, for a deep dive into best practices for meaningful engagement. This interactive presentation will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to get into a good headspace and understand protocol before partnering with Native nations. Expect content grounded in real-life examples and ample opportunities to engage with presenters and fellow attendees in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. This presentation is perfect for those wondering “what’s next” after attending a Bdote tour. \nNative Governance Center Presenters: \n\nCree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe): Program Manager for Community Engagement\nSage Phillips (Penobscot Nation): Program Coordinator for Community Engagement\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-beyond-learning-from-place-bdote-action-planning-engagement-for-accomplices/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_beyond_lfp_bdote.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20221115T155020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T174624Z UID:10000326-1738501200-1738508400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Expand your understanding of the Twin Cities with a guided walk of sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Led by Dakota community members\, participants will be encouraged to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge into action and further learning. \nPlan Your Experience: This event will begin at the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center and primarily be outdoors\, so dress accordingly. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permits are available for $7 and can be purchased online or at any Minnesota state park office). \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event must be made through the Great Northern Festival website. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-festival-learning-from-place-bdote/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024_great_northern_lfp_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20250311T170825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T183225Z UID:10000494-1747470600-1747492200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-may-2025/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20250530T211247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145731Z UID:10000514-1753448400-1753459200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Hampton - Learning from Place: Watt Munisotaram (Cambodian Temple) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive cultural learning experience at Watt Munisotaram\, the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States\, located in the serene countryside of Hampton\, Minnesota. Hosted in collaboration with the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota\, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of history\, spirituality\, and community within one of Minnesota’s most vibrant cultural landmarks. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\n Historical Context: Gain insight into Cambodia’s complex history\, including the impact of the Khmer Rouge genocide and the Vietnam War\, which led many Cambodians to seek refuge in Minnesota.\nTemple Origins & Architecture: Discover the origins of Watt Munisotaram and explore its stunning architecture. Learn how the temple was established and how it continues to serve as a spiritual and cultural anchor for the Cambodian American community.\n Guided Tour: Walk the temple grounds with community members who will share their knowledge and experiences\, offering a deeper understanding of the site’s cultural and religious significance.\nCommunity Voices: Listen to personal stories from Cambodian Americans and hear directly from temple monks about their spiritual practices and daily lives.\n Cambodian Cuisine: Enjoy a tasting of traditional Cambodian treats—an essential part of the cultural experience.\n\n \n\nMinnesota is home to the fifth-largest Cambodian population in the United States\, with approximately 12\,000 Cambodian Americans—most residing in the Twin Cities metro area. \n\nThis event offers a powerful way to engage with community while learning about Cambodian history\, culture\, and spirituality in a welcoming and enriching environment. \n\nLearn about Watt Munisotaram in the first segment on Buddhism from Prayers on the Prairie: Asian-Pacific Minnesota Religious Practices\, an educational video produced in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours \n\nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS IS CLOSED. JOIN OUR WAITLIST. \n\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \n\nJoin Our Waitlist URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-watt-munisotaram-cambodian-temple/ LOCATION:Watt Munisotaram\, 2925 220th St E\, Empire\, 55031\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/event_lfp_watt_munisotaram_2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20250407T150248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T183217Z UID:10000499-1757752200-1757773800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Wicaḣapi (pronounced we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\, followed by a visit to the Oȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (pronounced oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee). We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nThere will be about 1.5 miles of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nJoin the Waitlist \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-september-2025/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20250910T165618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T183211Z UID:10000570-1758357000-1758382200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators DESCRIPTION:This special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, is designed for 4th–7th grade teachers and district administrators. Space is limited. \nLearning from Place: Bdote is an immersive\, place-based learning experience that brings participants to sites of deep significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Through stories shared by Dakota community members\, educators will engage with histories and perspectives that are often absent from our state’s narrative. \nSites visited: \n\nFort Snelling State Park\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\nCoach bus transportation will be provided\, beginning and ending at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Participants need to bring their own lunch\, beverages\, and snacks. \nThe day will take place entirely outdoors and includes approximately 1.5 miles of walking\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, and standing for extended periods. Audio headsets will be provided for clear listening. For questions about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,K-12 Education,Learning from Place ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/event_lfp_bdote_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201610 CREATED:20250821T135304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T210303Z UID:10000562-1758978000-1758988800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: 100 Years of Mexican American Culture on St. Paul’s West Side DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories\, history\, and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side—the heart of Minnesota’s Latino community. This immersive experience focuses on The Flats and the Latino Cultural District\, a neighborhood shaped by generations of Mexican Americans\, and now home to the future Minnesota Latino Museum. \nMinnesota is home to more than 400\,000 residents of Mexican and Latino heritage\, two-thirds of whom trace their roots to Mexico. Since 2000\, Minnesota’s Latino population has grown by 288%\, contributing to the state’s cultural\, economic\, and civic life in countless ways. During this program\, participants will learn directly from Latino community members and leaders\, exploring the past\, present\, and future of this important neighborhood. \nOffered in collaboration with the Minnesota Latino Museum. \nEvent Highlights \n\nHistorical overview of St. Paul’s West Side\nPersonal stories from West Side residents and business owners\nVisit to a local business in the community\nVisit to Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island exhibit on Raspberry Island (on view June 1–Oct 26)\nIntroduction to plans for the Minnesota Latino Museum\nSampling of Mexican cuisine\n\nWe will begin at Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center\, then travel together by bus to Raspberry Island and The Flats. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has CLOSED. Join the waitlist. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-100-years-of-mexican-american-culture-on-st-pauls-west-side/ LOCATION:Neighborhood House/The Wellstone Center\, 179 Robie St E\, St. Paul\, 55107\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/event_lfp_st_paul_west_side_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR