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SUMMARY:Winona - Examining Military Service From the Margins
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Introduction/What motivates people to serve?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans.  \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession One of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will introduce participants to core concepts of the discussion series and consider the guiding questions\, “What do we mean by ‘Examining Military Service From the Margins?’” and “What motivates people to serve?”  \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, 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.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-1/
LOCATION:Winona County Historical Society\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T111315
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Examining Military Service From the Margins
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Introduction/What motivates people to serve?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans.  \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession One of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will introduce participants to core concepts of the discussion series and consider the guiding questions\, “What do we mean by ‘Examining Military Service From the Margins?’” and “What motivates people to serve?”  \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, 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.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-1/
LOCATION:Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260620T111315
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SUMMARY:Winona - Examining Military Service From the Margins
DESCRIPTION:Session 2: How has the military service of certain populations been hidden devalued\, limited\, or discriminated against?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans.  \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession One of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will introduce participants to core concepts of the discussion series and consider the guiding questions\, “What do we mean by ‘Examining Military Service From the Margins?’” and “What motivates people to serve?”  \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, 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.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-2/
LOCATION:Winona County Historical Society\, 160 Johnson Street\, Winona\, MN\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241113T180000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Examining Military Service From the Margins
DESCRIPTION:Session 2: How has the military service of certain populations been hidden devalued\, limited\, or discriminated against?\nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans.  \nConsideration of central topics and themes\, and discussion of key moments from military history\, such as self-emancipation among the U.S. Colored Troops members in the Civil War\, or the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell more recently\, will spark greater conversations about service\, democracy\, citizenship\, equality and more. Additional resources will be offered for those with extra time wanting to explore even further. \nSession Two of “Examining Military Service From the Margins” will build upon the discussion from the previous session and consider the guiding question\, “How has the military service of certain populations been hidden\, devalued\, limited\, or discriminated against?”   \nWhat you can expect from this series:\n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, 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.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or two sessions. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-examining-military-service-from-the-margins-session-2/
LOCATION:Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC)\, 2001 Plymouth Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260620T111315
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Examining Military Service From the Margins
DESCRIPTION:From the Margins at Quatrefoil Library \nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans. \nThis session of “Examining Military Service From the Margins\,” held at Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis\, will have conversations focused on LGBTQIA+ community issues. Topics of discussion will include the history of Queer service members\, the effects of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell\, and the current experience of transgender individuals in the military. \nWhat you can expect from this session: \n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.\nA post-event resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of topics discussed.\nEngage in small and large group conversations.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/examining-military-service-from-the-margins/
LOCATION:Quatrefoil Library\, 1220 East Lake Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T150000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Examining Military Service From the Margins
DESCRIPTION:From the Margins at Quatrefoil Library \nVeterans\, active service members\, and civilians are invited to contribute to the “Examining Military Service From the Margins” discussion series. Facilitated by pairs of Discussion Leaders\, each session will use guiding questions\, and a set of core-shared resources like oral histories and films\, to better understand how race\, class\, gender\, sexuality\, religion\, and other factors have caused the military service of some individuals to be devalued or limited in some capacity. All Discussion Leaders are either active service members or Veterans. \nThis session of “Examining Military Service From the Margins\,” held at Quatrefoil Library in Minneapolis\, will have conversations focused on LGBTQIA+ community issues. Topics of discussion will include the history of Queer service members\, the effects of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell\, and the current experience of transgender individuals in the military. \nWhat you can expect from this session: \n\nDiscussion Leaders\, Veterans\, active service members\, and civilians will share information on military service\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.\nA post-event resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of topics discussed.\nEngage in small and large group conversations.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/examining-military-service-from-the-margins-2/
LOCATION:Quatrefoil Library\, 1220 East Lake Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T150000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Many Fronts: Poetry and Memorials at the Capitol Mall
DESCRIPTION:Many Fronts: Poetry and Memorials at the Capitol Mall provides 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\, monuments\, and ekphrastic poetry. 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 Veterans Service 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 Veterans Service Building. \nAbout the Facilitators\nJessi M. Atherton is a mother\, healer\, Veteran\, poet\, lover of scrabble and charcuterie. Her writing touches on lived experiences and themes of motherhood\, military\, mental health\, grief\, healing\, and humanity. Jessi is a Minnesota Humanities Center 2019 Veterans Voices awardee\, a member and facilitator of Warrior Writers\, a board member of the League of Minnesota Poets\, and the Minnesota Assistant Counsel for Veterans. She is a 2023 Pat Tillman Scholar and US Army Veteran who served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jessi’s work has been published throughout the years with Nodin Press\, The Cuddy Foundation\, Iliad Press\, McGregor Publishing\, the International Library of Poetry\, and Middle West Press. Her first full collection\, “The Time War Takes\,” came out in April 2023 and received honorable mention in Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole Inaugural Biennial Award for Distinguished Book in Veterans Studies\, 2024 and made Community of Literary Magazines and Presses must read for Women’s History Month\, 2024. Jessi is the mom to three amazing daughters\, a mental health nurse\, and recently graduated as a Psychiatric Mental Health nurse practitioner. \nPaul Van Dyke holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. He is an Army Infantry Veteran of Iraq\, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. His work has appeared in journals such as Water-Stone Review\, Upstreet\, Hippocampus\, O-Dark-Thirty\, “War\, Literature & the Arts\,” and Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors. Paul is the founder and lead instructor of Veterans Telling Stories\, an arts nonprofit which teaches free creative writing courses to Veterans and their family members. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Veterans Telling Stories – a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching creative writing to military Veterans and their family members – and Warrior Writers – a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a culture that articulates Veterans’ experiences\, build a collaborative community for artistic expression\, and bear witness to war and the full range of military experiences. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. K-12 educators can receive 2 clock hours for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-many-fronts-poetry-and-memorials-at-the-capitol-mall/
LOCATION:Veterans Service Building\, 20 West 12th St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Professional Development,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260620T111315
CREATED:20250910T203343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T154328Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to join us for an engaging evening focused on stories of community\, consolation\, and courage. For Objects of War\, participants are asked to bring an item connected to an experience of war and conflict — which could be dog tags\, a service member’s good luck charm\, or a family heirloom — and share the story of this item during the evening. Moderated by trained facilitators\, the conversation will help participants understand why we hold on to certain objects\, and how these objects help us better understand the human impacts of war. \nAbout the Facilitators\nJovita Hernandez is a recently retired educator with 32 years of experience. Throughout her career\, she approached teaching through a lens of equity\, nurturing curiosity\, and emphasizing the connections built through the power of story. She introduced Story Circle practice not only in her own classroom but also across the district\, leaving a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike. Today\, she continues to champion this practice\, sharing it in both educational and community spaces as a dedicated story circle practitioner. \nPang Foua Xiong is a creative social entrepreneur\, cultural conservator\, and mother. She is a first-generation Hmong woman\, born to refugee parents who arrived in Minnesota in 1980\, and raised in the Rondo/Frogtown neighborhood on the homelands of the Dakhóta people in Mni Sóta Makoce (Saint Paul\, Minnesota). Her work spans more than 25 years in grassroots advocacy and co-designing accessibility and equity opportunities in healthcare\, education\, and economic systems. Her identity and journey as a Hmong woman and efforts in cultural and language revitalization of her endangered native language and heritage continue to shape her sense of place and purpose. She is the founder of Community & Co Lifestyle\, LLC\, a cultural and creative social enterprise that facilitates and nurtures collaborative connections\, leadership\, community engagement\, and facilitating systems of care. As a social entrepreneur\, bilingual Hmong interpreter\, creative and social impact consultant\, and humanities facilitator\, Pang Foua co-designs and leads thoughtful community-centered initiatives\, creative solutions\, and engagement through the lens of whole wellbeing\, place-knowing\, and place-based learning practices. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum\, an institution which seeks to strengthen public understanding of how armed conflicts and military institutions have shaped our state and national experience. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend\, however registration is required. Dinner will be served at the event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Many Fronts,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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