BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.15.12.2//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:20240213T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20231220T202205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T224407Z UID:10000335-1707847200-1707854400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Book Bans and the Freedom to Read\nIssues related to gender and sexuality continue to be paramount in many areas\, including politics\, law\, health care\, parenting\, identity\, and social justice. In this three-part discussion series\, we will consider how gender and sexuality are refracted\, or how their meaning and social expression are changing and moving as we think through the topics of book bans\, transgender rights\, and masculinity. \nBooks continue to be banned or challenged across the nation\, and Minnesota is not exempt in that respect. Book bans have risen by a third over the past year in public schools\, and many of these bans are targeting LGBTQ+ characters\, themes\, and intersectional identities. This session of Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series will examine the controversy over sexuality and book bans and provide an opportunity to hear directly from authors whose work has been challenged. Quatrefoil Library\, a library and queer gathering space in the Twin Cities\, will be in conversation with J.J. Austrian\, author of Worm Loves Worm\, Trung Le Nguyen\, author of The Magic Fish\, and Junauda Petrus\, author of The Stars and the Blackness Between Them. \nWhat you can expect from this series: \n\nScholars\, experts\, community members\, and authors will share what the landscape looks like nationally and in Minnesota\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives. \nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions as well as exploring ways to effect change and take action.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or all three sessions. Each session will take place virtually; a zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the session. \nEducators can receive CEU’s for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/gender-sexuality-session-one/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Online,Online,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/event_refraction_gender_sexuality.png ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20231220T202246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T202246Z UID:10000336-1708452000-1708459200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Session 2: Transgender Justice\nIssues related to gender and sexuality continue to be paramount in many areas\, including politics\, law\, health care\, parenting\, identity\, and social justice. In this three-part discussion series\, we will consider how gender and sexuality are refracted\, or how their meaning and social expression are changing and moving as we think through the topics of book bans\, transgender rights\, and masculinity. \nIn this session of Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series\, our speakers will help to set the stage on the current landscape of transgender rights and issues nationally\, and what is happening specifically within Minnesota. Brittany Stewart from Gender Justice\, a Minnesota based organization advancing gender equity through the law\, will be joined by Máel Embser-Herbert\, professor emeritus\, U.S. Army Veteran and an editor of With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words\, which shares personal stories from transgender people fighting for their right to serve in the U.S. military. \nWhat you can expect from this series: \n\nScholars\, experts\, community members\, and authors will share what the landscape looks like nationally and in Minnesota\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives. \nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions as well as exploring ways to effect change and take action.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or all three sessions. Each session will take place virtually; a zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the session. \nEducators can receive CEU’s for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/gender-sexuality-session-two/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Online,Online,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/event_refraction_gender_sexuality.png ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240207T213124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213319Z UID:10000403-1708504200-1708531200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Understand Native Minnesota Educator Academy DESCRIPTION:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14\, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings. They are intended for educators in Minnesota and will feature Native American authors\, artists\, and education experts. Continuing Education credits for teachers and administrators will be offered. \nThese events will be held at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake\, Minnesota. Attendance is free of charge and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Each event is limited to 300 participants. These are the final Educator Academy events to be offered by the SMSC’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be presenting on Teaching American Indian Content to All\, as well as tabling. If you plan to attend\, please come by and say hello! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: info@understandnativemn.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/understand-native-minnesota-feb/ LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_understand_native_mn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20231220T202344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T202344Z UID:10000338-1709056800-1709064000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Detoxing Masculinity\nIssues related to gender and sexuality continue to be paramount in many areas\, including politics\, law\, health care\, parenting\, identity\, and social justice. In this three-part discussion series\, we will consider how gender and sexuality are refracted\, or how their meaning and social expression are changing and moving as we think through the topics of book bans\, transgender rights\, and masculinity. \nMany experts agree that the men and boys of the United States are not ok. By many measures they are falling behind and many of the impacts are less widely talked about. This session of Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series will seek to pull apart the term toxic masculinity and look instead at detoxing masculinity. Hamline Professor Ryan Jerome LeCount will talk about masculinity and its social expression\, particularly in the area of politics and social change in Minnesota and the United States. He will be joined by author Jeremy Norton\, who recently published Trauma Sponges\, a first-hand account of his experience working as an EMT in the emergency response sector\, and what it means for a male-dominated industry to be both full of bravura heroics and deal with intense trauma on a daily basis. \nWhat you can expect from this series: \n\nScholars\, experts\, community members\, and authors will share what the landscape looks like nationally and in Minnesota\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives. \nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions as well as exploring ways to effect change and take action.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or all three sessions. Each session will take place virtually; a zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the session. \nEducators can receive CEU’s for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/gender-and-sexuality-session-three/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Online,Online,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/event_refraction_gender_sexuality.png ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20230919T170427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T211914Z UID:10000393-1709164800-1709337599@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting the 3rd annual Dakota & Ojibwe Languages Symposium! This two-day symposium will be held on Thursday\, Feb. 29th and Friday\, March 1st at Treasure Island Resort and Casino. The goal of the symposium is to bring people working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together. We will use this time to celebrate successes\, highlight the current state of the field\, shape future language revitalization efforts\, and elevate the visibility of Indigenous languages throughout the state of Minnesota. By bringing people together\, we hope this symposium serves as an opportunity for individuals to network with other Dakota and Ojibwe language professionals. The symposium will be held in-person and virtually for participants. \nRegistration\nBreakfast and lunch are included for those attending in person. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Treasure Island Resort at 1-888-867-7829. \nCEU’s will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nIn-person spots have been filled. There are still spots available to attend virtually. \nRegister Now \nExhibitor Application\nIf you’re interested in tabling at the symposium\, please complete the online application. We are willing to accommodate as many as we can. Priority will be given to those focusing on language revitalization. The final decision on selection will be determined by the Working Group. \nPlease note: No sales will be allowed at symposium. This application is meant for informational/educational booths that are handing out free information and literature\, not selling items. \nIf you have any questions\, please email skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. \nApply Online URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/dakota-ojibwe-symposium-presenter-application/ LOCATION:Treasure Island Resort\, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd\, Welch\, MN\, 55089\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dakota_ojibwe_language.png ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240207T213116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213241Z UID:10000402-1710405000-1710432000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Understand Native Minnesota Educator Academy DESCRIPTION:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14\, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings. They are intended for educators in Minnesota and will feature Native American authors\, artists\, and education experts. Continuing Education credits for teachers and administrators will be offered. \nThese events will be held at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake\, Minnesota. Attendance is free of charge and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Each event is limited to 300 participants. These are the final Educator Academy events to be offered by the SMSC’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be presenting on Teaching American Indian Content to All\, as well as tabling. If you plan to attend\, please come by and say hello! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: info@understandnativemn.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/understand-native-minnesota-march/ LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_understand_native_mn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 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:20260403T152039 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:20260403T152039 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:20260403T152039 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:20240710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240614T153937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T153937Z UID:10000429-1720623600-1720630800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: Minnesota African American History DESCRIPTION:K-12 educators are invited to attend this special film screening and discussion. Co-produced by OMG Studios and the Minnesota Humanities Center\, this documentary challenges our understanding of slavery\, its impact on Minnesota\, and how we reconcile our past by taking viewers on a present-day journey to Ghana\, to the quarters of Harriet and Dred Scott\, and into conversations with current and future scholars. Featuring Akwamu Traditional Area’s King Odeneho Kwafo Akoto\, III and Queen Mother Nana Afrakoma\, II\, of West Africa\, Ghana\, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III\, MN Humanities CEO Kevin Lindsey\, St. Cloud State University American Studies Chair and Minnesota Book Award Winner Dr. Christopher Lehman\, and Minnesota creative treasures T. Mychael Rambo\, Thomasina Petrus and concluding with voices of the Black Youth Healing Arts Center (BYHAC). \nFollowing the 40-minute film\, there will be a facilitated conversation on how to intentionally bring this history into classrooms. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nThis year’s documentary film is brought to audiences by Ujamaa Place\, St. Paul Public Library\, and the City of St. Paul. \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however registration is required. Refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/juneteenth-reckoning-with-slavery/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Juneteenth,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/event_juneteenth_reckoning_slavery.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240711T222507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T222507Z UID:10000435-1721664000-1721667600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Resistance\, Resilience & Reimagination Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join teachers of color and American Indian teachers from across the state in a year-long program designed to engage participants in navigating education systems with resistance\, resilience\, and reimagination. A partnership between Intermediate School District 917\, Metro State University\, and MHC\, this PELSB (Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board) funded program provides free of cost and paid stipend opportunities for participants. \nRegister for one of four information sessions to learn more about this opportunity for teachers of color and American Indian teachers. \n\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/resistance-resilience-reimagination-information-session-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educator Institute,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/event_resistance_resilience_reimagination_info.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240711T222514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T222514Z UID:10000433-1721667600-1721671200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Resistance\, Resilience & Reimagination Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join teachers of color and American Indian teachers from across the state in a year-long program designed to engage participants in navigating education systems with resistance\, resilience\, and reimagination. A partnership between Intermediate School District 917\, Metro State University\, and MHC\, this PELSB (Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board) funded program provides free of cost and paid stipend opportunities for participants. \nRegister for one of four information sessions to learn more about this opportunity for teachers of color and American Indian teachers. \n\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/resistance-resilience-reimagination-information-session-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educator Institute,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/event_resistance_resilience_reimagination_info.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240625T180057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T171244Z UID:10000434-1721721600-1721836800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Onamia - American Indian Education in Minnesota 101 DESCRIPTION:In April 2019 Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan performed a ceremonial signing of Executive Order 19-24 (which came into law in 2023) with several Tribal leaders and officials. Photo by Melanie Franks \nThe Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce a significant training opportunity designed in collaboration with Tribal Nations and the urban American Indian community in Minnesota. This training program is specifically tailored for school district administrators\, staff\, school board members\, and educators to enhance their understanding and engagement with Native learners and families. \nThe primary goal of this training is to equip K-12 educators\, staff\, and administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to serve American Indian students and foster positive relationships effectively. Participants will gain insights that they can apply directly in their teaching practices and community interactions. \nThis training has been developed in partnership with MDE\, University of Minnesota Duluth – Tribal Sovereignty Institute\, the Minnesota Department of Transportation – Tribal State Relations Training\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this important initiative aimed at strengthening our collective commitment to Native education and community engagement. \nVisit the MDE Tribal Relations Training web page to learn more and to access the two free pre-requisite online courses. \nLodging\nLodging is recommended at Grand Casino Mille Lacs (777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN 56359 – same location of the two-day training). Rooms are $99.00 – 109.00 per night plus taxes and fees until July 8\, 2024. Call Grand Casino Mille Lacs at 800-626-5825 and mention code TDE722M for the training block (or enter the code when you register online). \nDistrict Reimbursement\nDistrict Reimbursement Application – MDE Tribal Relations Training – District Reimbursement Application (office.com) \nThis form must be completed if a district would like to receive the reimbursement of $500 per participant. The payments will be processed by MDE after the training. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Please complete the registration form for each individual attending. \nK-12 educators\, staff\, and administrators will receive 13.5 clock hours upon completion of the training. \nRegistration Questions: Contact Melanie Franks — MDE Tribal Liaison at melanie.franks@state.mn.us. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/american-indian-education-in-minnesota-101/ LOCATION:Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN\, 56359\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/event_indian_ed_101.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Franks - MDE Tribal Liaison":MAILTO:melanie.franks@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240618T171031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T152547Z UID:10000432-1722729600-1723334399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Birmingham\, AL - Alabama Civil Rights Field Study DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Civil Rights Field Study offers a profound\, seven-day\, six-night exploration into the heart of the Modern Civil Rights Movement. This immersive experience is designed for educators who seek to deepen their understanding of the pivotal role that Alabama played in making the promises of the U.S. Constitution a greater reality for more Americans and its ties to Minnesota today. Journey through key historical sites in Birmingham\, Selma\, and Montgomery\, and witness firsthand the landmarks of courage and struggle that changed our nation. \nUsing a combination of lectures\, first-hand accounts from history makers\, travel\, and primary and secondary source documents\, educators will examine how the political\, social\, economic\, and cultural institutions of the United States of America were changed as a result of the events that took place in Alabama. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/alabama-civil-rights-field-study/ LOCATION:Sonesta Inns and Suites\, 50 State Farm Pkwy\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35209\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/balm_gilead_header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240711T222516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T222516Z UID:10000431-1722859200-1722862800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Resistance\, Resilience & Reimagination Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join teachers of color and American Indian teachers from across the state in a year-long program designed to engage participants in navigating education systems with resistance\, resilience\, and reimagination. A partnership between Intermediate School District 917\, Metro State University\, and MHC\, this PELSB (Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board) funded program provides free of cost and paid stipend opportunities for participants. \nRegister for one of four information sessions to learn more about this opportunity for teachers of color and American Indian teachers. \n\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/resistance-resilience-reimagination-information-session-3/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educator Institute,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/event_resistance_resilience_reimagination_info.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240805T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240711T222536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T222536Z UID:10000430-1722873600-1722877200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Resistance\, Resilience & Reimagination Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join teachers of color and American Indian teachers from across the state in a year-long program designed to engage participants in navigating education systems with resistance\, resilience\, and reimagination. A partnership between Intermediate School District 917\, Metro State University\, and MHC\, this PELSB (Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board) funded program provides free of cost and paid stipend opportunities for participants. \nRegister for one of four information sessions to learn more about this opportunity for teachers of color and American Indian teachers. \n\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\nMonday July 22\, 2024\, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.\nMonday August 5\, 2024\, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/resistance-resilience-reimagination-information-session-4/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Educator Institute,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/event_resistance_resilience_reimagination_info.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20230815T131444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T185305Z UID:10000379-1727866800-1727875800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering hosted at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served potluck style. A main dish will be provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly and bring a side dish or dessert to share! \nOur tentative agenda is: \n\nUpdates from Dr. Jane Harstad\, Office of the American Indian Education (MDE).\nAn open discussion on how American Indian Education programs can help support one another\n\nIf you have a topic you would like to add to the agenda please contact Robin Nelson at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a group of urban American Indian Educators that come together on a regular basis\, 2-3 times a year to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to people who can help navigate the rules and regulations governing American Indian Education programs. This group has been meeting since January 2013 but COVID discontinued our meetings. The group relaunched at the Minnesota Indian Education Association Conference on April 19\, 2023 and resumed regular in-person gatherings Fall 2023. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/fall-metro-indian-education-gathering/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_fall_metro_indian_ed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Nelson":MAILTO:rnelson4@isd622.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20240926T175227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T153210Z UID:10000449-1729947600-1729956600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall DESCRIPTION:Presented in honor of Veterans Voices Month\, this event will provide participants an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and perspectives of service members\, Veterans\, and civilians in how we understand the nature of military conflicts\, and how the public remembers and interprets the experience of war and service through memorials and monuments. The program will include an interactive writing activity and participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences. Facilitators will guide participants through the writing activity and there will be time for group discussion about monuments and memorials on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall. \nParticipants will meet in the Minnesota State Capitol building and then walk to the Lower Capitol Mall\, where most of the program will occur. Most of this event will take place outdoors\, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather\, the program will be conducted indoors at the State Capitol. \nK-12 educators can receive 2 CEUs for attending. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all ages\, but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/reflections-on-war-and-service-a-capitol-mall-walking-tour/ LOCATION:State Capitol Mall\, 13 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Professional Development,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/event_capitol_mall_tour.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20230817T135111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214004Z UID:10000380-1730539800-1730548800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content DESCRIPTION:Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content is designed for educators who have attended\, or are planning to attend\, Learning from Place: Bdote. This workshop is especially useful for developing unique classroom content to align with Minnesota State Social Studies Standards. \nOffered in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, this online workshop will address the concerns and anxieties that non-Indigenous educators may have around teaching Dakota history. Educators will leave with new resources and content\, deeper understanding\, and ideas for how to lead a Bdote trip or to bring the experience into the classroom. \nTeaching Bdote will be facilitated and presented by Ramona Kitto Stately\, Ethan Neerdaels\, and the Saint Paul Public Schools Office of Teaching and Learning. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a concern\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. To request a complimentary spot\, please register with Discount Code WAIVE24. \nThrough our partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, the fee is waived for all SPPS educators. Please register with Discount Code SPPS24. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-teaching-bdote/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_teaching_bdote_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20230928T152223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T173115Z UID:10000391-1732233600-1732406399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:The annual MELEd Fall Conference will be held November 22-23\, 2024 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Minnesota English Learner Education Conference is a partnership between MinneTESOL and the Minnesota Department of Education. Educators come together to celebrate\, share information\, learn from and with each other\, and network across Minnesota for ESL\, Dual Language and Bilingual Education\, and Migrant Education. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be tabling and presenting two sessions at the conference: \n\nCulturally Rich Resources for All Learners – Friday\, November 22\, 10:15-11:00 a.m.\nAmplifying Student Voice through the Latino Poetry Anthology\, Places We Call Home – Saturday\, November 23\, 2:00-2:45 p.m.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: admin@minnetesol.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/meled-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event_meled_fall_conference.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20241030T193105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142747Z UID:10000461-1733306400-1733324400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Marshall - National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care DESCRIPTION: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. This session will spotlight Minnesota’s Indigenous communities\, featuring an update from the Minnesota Department of Education on the recently passed Indigenous Education for All legislation\, a presentation from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on the history and legacy of residential boarding schools\, an introduction to National History Day by the Minnesota Historical Society\, and a curated overview of high-quality educator resources. Educators will gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor\, respect\, and cultural sensitivity. \nEducators will receive a $75 stipend and 4.5 clock hours following their participation in the workshop. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: Dawn Christensen\, dawn.christensen@swsc.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/marshall-national-history-day/ LOCATION:Southwest West Central Service Cooperative\, 1420 East College Drive\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/event_national_history_day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20241217T171253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142837Z UID:10000468-1737648000-1737655200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Building Bright Futures: Support Student Growth and Success as a National History Day Judge! DESCRIPTION:Join us as a 2025 Regional History Day Judge and help shape the future of Minnesota students! This rewarding volunteer opportunity allows you to engage directly with young scholars as they explore historical topics\, develop critical research and writing skills\, and discover their voices. \nYour role as a judge goes beyond evaluating projects—it’s about fostering confidence\, curiosity\, and a sense of accomplishment in students. By offering thoughtful feedback and celebrating their efforts\, you empower them to grow as learners\, thinkers\, and creators. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society\, is committed to ensuring students see themselves in the mentors and evaluators they encounter throughout their educational experience. We especially welcome judges from Minnesota’s richly diverse communities\, including African American\, Asian\, American Indian\, Latino/e/x\, East African\, and Greater Minnesota residents. Your unique perspective can make a lasting impact! \nNo experience? No problem! This online training session\, led by Sammi Jo Papas of the Minnesota Historical Society\, provides everything you need to know. All you need is an interest in history and a willingness to connect with students. \n\nEvent Details: \n\nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in history and student success\nFormat: Online training\nStipend: Workshop attendees who commit to judging at a Regional History Day competition will receive a $50 stipend\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now \nJoin us in nurturing the next generation of leaders\, innovators\, and citizens. Learn more and sign up as a History Day judge to make a difference: mnhs.org/historyday. \nSupport young historians and help shape the next generation of leaders—sign up today!\nSupport for this project comes in part from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) “National History Day” initiative\, an effort to extend NHD outreach to educators and students in hard-to-reach communities and to recruit\, in collaboration with NHD and NHD affiliates\, a more diverse pool of NHD judges from minority-serving institutions\, community colleges\, and underserved communities. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/national-history-day-judge-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_national_history_day_judges.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250129T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20241217T171332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142854Z UID:10000469-1738173600-1738180800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Building Bright Futures: Support Student Growth and Success as a National History Day Judge! DESCRIPTION:Join us as a 2025 Regional History Day Judge and help shape the future of Minnesota students! This rewarding volunteer opportunity allows you to engage directly with young scholars as they explore historical topics\, develop critical research and writing skills\, and discover their voices. \nYour role as a judge goes beyond evaluating projects—it’s about fostering confidence\, curiosity\, and a sense of accomplishment in students. By offering thoughtful feedback and celebrating their efforts\, you empower them to grow as learners\, thinkers\, and creators. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society\, is committed to ensuring students see themselves in the mentors and evaluators they encounter throughout their educational experience. We especially welcome judges from Minnesota’s richly diverse communities\, including African American\, Asian\, American Indian\, Latino/e/x\, East African\, and Greater Minnesota residents. Your unique perspective can make a lasting impact! \nNo experience? No problem! This online training session\, led by Sammi Jo Papas of the Minnesota Historical Society\, provides everything you need to know. All you need is an interest in history and a willingness to connect with students. \n\nEvent Details: \n\nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in history and student success\nFormat: Online training\nStipend: Workshop attendees who commit to judging at a Regional History Day competition will receive a $50 stipend\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now \nJoin us in nurturing the next generation of leaders\, innovators\, and citizens. Learn more and sign up as a History Day judge to make a difference: mnhs.org/historyday. \nSupport young historians and help shape the next generation of leaders—sign up today!\nSupport for this project comes in part from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) “National History Day” initiative\, an effort to extend NHD outreach to educators and students in hard-to-reach communities and to recruit\, in collaboration with NHD and NHD affiliates\, a more diverse pool of NHD judges from minority-serving institutions\, community colleges\, and underserved communities. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/national-history-day-judge-2/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_national_history_day_judges.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20241105T213135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T143233Z UID:10000462-1738836000-1738854000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Staples - National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care DESCRIPTION: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. This session will spotlight Minnesota’s Indigenous communities\, featuring an update from the Minnesota Department of Education on the recently passed Indigenous Education for All legislation\, a presentation from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on the history and legacy of residential boarding schools\, an introduction to National History Day by the Minnesota Historical Society\, and a curated overview of high-quality educator resources. Educators will gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor\, respect\, and cultural sensitivity. \nEducators will receive a $75 stipend and 4.5 clock hours following their participation in the workshop. \nRegistration\nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/staples-national-history-day/ LOCATION:Sourcewell\, 202 12th Street NE\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/event_national_history_day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20250103T190440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T173143Z UID:10000471-1739354400-1739368800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Bemidji - Winter Rural Indian Education Gathering DESCRIPTION: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. Lunch will be served onsite. Please register by Wednesday\, January 29\, 2025\, so we can plan accordingly for space and meals.\nIf you have questions\, please contact Sonia Wadena at sonia_wadena@isd31.net. \nAbout the American Indian Education Networking Group\nPurpose: Bringing American Indian and Indigenous Education school leaders together to provide opportunities for collaboration and support. \nThe American Indian Education Networking group is made up of rural statewide and regional American Indian Directors\, School Leaders and Educators that come together on a monthly basis to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to practitioners in the field who can help navigate district roles and responsibilities with Tribal partnerships governing American Indian Education programs. \nWe are also seeking your feedback on the types of professional development and community of practice opportunities you’d like to see from the AIE Networking Group in the future. Please fill out our survey to inform our future programming. \nCEUs will be provided. \nRegistration\nRegistration is now closed and event is full. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winter-rural-indian-education-gathering/ LOCATION:Beltrami Electric Cooperative Inc.\, 4111 Technology Dr NW\, Bemidji\, MN\, 56601\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/event_rural_indian_ed.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20250129T175720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T173208Z UID:10000481-1740214800-1740222000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Cloud - Minnesota Civics Summit: Civics Organizations and Civics Education Professionals DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n11:30am – Lunch & Networking\n9:00am – Coffee\, Bagels\, and Networking\n9:30am – Welcome – MN Representative Dean Urdahl (Ret) and Senator Steve Cwodsinski Introduction to MN Civics Summit Civics and Program Sharing by All\n11:00am – Wrap-Up and break before lunch\n\nRegister for this morning session to gather and help get our directory of civics resources started! \nSponsored by: MINNESOTA CIVICS SUMMIT – A new\, collaborative effort to jumpstart the new civics standards for 11th and 12th graders in Minnesota\, to support teachers in their engagement of students in civics and voting. Organizing partners include the Minnesota Humanities Center\, MN Department of Education\, League of Women Voters of MN\, YMCA Center for Youth Voice\, Federal Bar Association\, MN Council on the Social Studies\, TeachingCivics.org\, and other interested teachers\, community members and civics organizations. More information at lwvmn.org/civics. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Please register by Friday\, February 14\, 2025. \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minnesota-civics-summit-civics-organizations-education-professionals/ LOCATION:Atwood Memorial Center\, St. Cloud University\, 720 4th Ave. South\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_mn_civics_summit.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20241217T205031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T173226Z UID:10000467-1740223800-1740236400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Cloud - Minnesota Civics Summit: Pre-Conference Professional Development DESCRIPTION: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 classrooms. Spend the first half of the session exploring a method for building student capacity for civic discussion in ways that allow them to cultivate empathy and develop their own voice. Then\, share your thoughts and needs about the resources and support you need to teach the new Academic Standards in Social Studies\, and meet the new legislative requirement that students take a course for credit in citizenship and government in 11th or 12th grade. \n\n11:30am – Lunch & Networking\n12:00pm – Welcome & Introduction to MN Civics Summit\n12:15pm – Professional Development Workshopon Respectful Conversations in Schools™ A highly interactive workshop where educators will learn about and practice a strategy for having challenging\, respectful conversations in class about important\, sometimes divisive\, issues. Led by Amy Anderson\, YMCA Center for Youth Voice.\n1:45pm – Short Break\n2:00pm – Listening & Sharing Session to Support Teachers in Implementing Anchor Standards Small and large group discussions on current tools being used\, existing gaps\, needed supports\, and new efforts to help teachers. Led by Brittany Rawson-Haeg\, MN Department of Education.\n2:45pm – Large group report out\, wrap-up\, summary and adjourn by 3:00pm\n\nSponsored by: MINNESOTA CIVICS SUMMIT – A new\, collaborative effort to jumpstart the new civics standards for 11th and 12th graders in Minnesota\, to support teachers in their engagement of students in civics and voting. Organizing partners include the Minnesota Humanities Center\, MN Department of Education\, League of Women Voters of MN\, YMCA Center for Youth Voice\, Federal Bar Association\, MN Council on the Social Studies\, TeachingCivics.org\, and other interested teachers\, community members and civics organizations. More information at lwvmn.org/civics. \nCEUs will be provided. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Please register by Friday\, February 14\, 2025. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minnesota-civics-summit-pre-conference-professional-development/ LOCATION:Atwood Memorial Center\, St. Cloud University\, 720 4th Ave. South\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_mn_civics_summit.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20220608T162514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200429Z UID:10000293-1740988800-1741104000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Carlton – Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting the 4th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium. This year the symposium will be held on Monday\, March 3rd and Tuesday\, March 4\, 2025 at Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton\, MN. The goal of the symposium is to bring people working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together. We will use this time to celebrate successes\, highlight the current state of the field\, shape future language revitalization efforts\, and elevate the visibility of Indigenous languages throughout the state of Minnesota. By bringing people together\, we hope this symposium serves as an opportunity for individuals to network with other Dakota and Ojibwe language professionals. \nBreakfast and lunch are included for those attending in person. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Black Bear Casino Resort at 1-888-771-0777 or book online. \nCEUs will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Skyler Kuczaboski at skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED \nPlease contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org with any registration questions. \nExhibitor Application\nSpots for tabling at the Symposium are now full. \nPlease note: No sales will be allowed at symposium. This application is meant for informational/educational booths that are handing out free information and literature\, not selling items. \nIf you have any questions\, please email skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/dakota-ojibwe-languages-symposium-2025/ LOCATION:Black Bear Resort and Casino\, 1785 Highway 210\, Carlton\, MN\, 55718\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_dakota_ojibwe_language_symposium_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152039 CREATED:20250218T214229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T143449Z UID:10000485-1742205600-1742223600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Erskine - National History Day Educator Workshop DESCRIPTION: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. Hosted by the Northwest Service Cooperative\, this session will spotlight Minnesota’s Indigenous communities\, featuring an update from the Minnesota Department of Education on the recently passed Indigenous Education for All legislation\, a presentation from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on the history and legacy of residential boarding schools\, an introduction to National History Day by the Minnesota Historical Society\, and a curated overview of high-quality educator resources. Educators will gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor\, respect\, and cultural sensitivity. \nEducators will receive 4.5 clock hours and a $75 stipend following their participation in the workshop. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/erskine-national-history-day-educator-workshop/ LOCATION:Garden Valley Technologies\, 206 Vance Ave. S.\, Erskine\, 56535\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_national_history_day_judges.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR