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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Little Africa Plaza
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to a vibrant and growing African diaspora representing many countries\, languages\, and cultural traditions. In St. Paul\, Little Africa has emerged as a cultural corridor where this diversity is expressed and rooted through entrepreneurship\, community leadership\, art\, and food. \nParticipants will gather at Little Africa Plaza and hear from community leaders and culture bearers about the vision behind the new development and the role of African entrepreneurs in shaping the corridor. The experience will include a cooking demonstration featuring injera\, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread and food samples. Through this experience\, participants will learn how food traditions carry stories of family\, culture\, and community. \nParticipants will also visit the African Museum\, Art and Culture Center\, where they will learn about ongoing efforts to elevate African art within the Little Africa cultural corridor and explore opportunities to support this vision through volunteer and event participation. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)\, a non-profit organization that supports African immigrant entrepreneurs and has helped advance the vision for Little Africa Plaza and the surrounding cultural corridor. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-little-africa-plaza-september/
LOCATION:Little Africa Plaza\, 678 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Film Screening: The Making of America
DESCRIPTION:Join us to kick off the film tour for The Making of America from OMG Studios. This event includes a film screening\, panel discussion\, and art showcase: Reconstruction 2.0: Allegories of a Better World. \nThis documentary film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge shaped what became the United States of America. Directed by Monique Linder\, and produced by OMG Studios in partnership with Minnesota Humanities Center\, the film explores how Enlightenment-era systems of knowledge—art\, science\, architecture\, and cartography—produced enduring frameworks for racial slavery\, territorial extraction\, and Indigenous dispossession in what became the United States of America. \nThe showcase features works submitted by artists nationwide\, which examine themes such as virtue and moral courage; nobility beyond class or status; truth\, justice\, and liberation; reconstruction and unlearning; memory\, history\, and inherited systems; cultural healing and collective imagination; and more. \nEvent Schedule\nArt exhibition will be open to view when the Visitor Center opens at 10:00 am\n11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Art Showcase & Networking\n12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Film Screening\n12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Post Screening Discussion \n \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to the public. Registration is encouraged but not required. Access to the Visitor Center exhibit and historic fort require site admission. You can watch the trailer on our website. \nRegistration Questions: ftsnelling@mnhs.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-film-screening-the-making-of-america/
LOCATION:Historic Fort Snelling\, 200 Tower Rd\, St. Paul\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Juneteenth,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T173000
DTSTAMP:20260821T191423Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - MHC at the Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, September 6\, the State Fair’s Cultural Destinations Day will bring together four of Minnesota’s cultural festivals for a day celebrating the music\, dance\, art\, traditions\, and stories that make our communities vibrant. \nK-12 educators\, visit MHC at the International Festival of Minnesota’s (IFest) booth at Dan Patch Park to receive a free book (while supplies last) and learn more about our programs and resources that highlight the diverse cultures and communities that make Minnesota home. \nMHC is proud to serve as the Official Education & Community Learning Partner for IFest\, supporting opportunities to deepen cultural knowledge\, understanding\, and connection across Minnesota during the festival and throughout the year. \nWe hope to see you at the Fair! \nQuestions: education@mnhum.org
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-mhc-at-the-minnesota-state-fair/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fair\, 1265 Snelling Ave. N.\, St. Paul\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000
DTSTAMP:20261002T143034Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Little Mekong Cultural District
DESCRIPTION:St. Paul’s Little Mekong Cultural District invites participants into a vibrant Southeast Asian cultural corridor shaped by migration\, resilience\, and entrepreneurship along University Avenue. The experience begins at XIA Books & Cafe\, where community leader Va-Megn Thoj welcomes participants and grounds the journey in the story of the Mekong River and its connection to identity\, history\, and place. From there\, participants walk through a neighborhood alive with murals\, shops\, and community stories. Along the way\, elders from Vietnamese Social Services share reflections of pride\, gratitude\, and courage\, including stories from those who came to the United States as refugees of war. At the Hmong Cultural Center\, participants deepen their understanding of the importance\, and the difficulty\, of preserving oral-based histories. If scheduling permits\, they may also have the opportunity to hear the sound of the qeej\, a traditional Hmong instrument whose breath\, rhythm\, and movement carry ancestral voice and ceremony. The journey continues through local restaurants\, where dishes such as somlaw kao kou\, a savory Cambodian soup with green papaya\, eggplant\, and pumpkin\, evoke memories of family\, tradition\, and foodways across generations and borders. The experience closes with group reflection\, inviting participants to connect these sensory and human experiences to a deeper understanding of community\, culture\, and belonging. \nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nThis experience is presented in collaboration with Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA)\, a non-profit organization whose mission is to create economic and cultural opportunities for Twin Cities Asian American. \nRegistration\nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the discount code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-little-mekong-cultural-district-sept/
LOCATION:XIA Books & Cafe\, 422 University Ave W\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55103\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T170000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning Through Play: An Ojibwe Games Workshop for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Tony Drews of Nashke Native Games for an interactive professional development experience exploring how Ojibwe games can be used in K–12 classrooms. Through hands-on participation\, educators will experience culturally grounded games and consider how they can support engagement\, retention\, and classroom learning. \nResearch on game-based learning shows that thoughtfully designed games can increase student engagement and support deeper understanding of academic content. \nThroughout this event\, educators will explore Nashke Native Games and practical strategies for integrating Ojibwe language\, history\, and culture into instruction. Discussions will highlight how games can support engagement\, inquiry\, and connections to Indigenous learning. \nParticipants will be introduced to Minnesota Humanities Center resources\, including the Native American Lives biography series\, educator guides\, and newly developed lesson plans designed for Indigenous Peoples Day and year-round classroom use. These materials are aligned with Minnesota’s Indigenous Education for All state requirements\, which support the inclusion of Indigenous histories\, cultures\, and perspectives across K–12 curriculum. \nThe evening begins with a light dinner and conversation\, followed by gameplay\, resource sharing\, and opportunities to connect with fellow educators. Participants will also have a chance to win educational resources and games through a raffle. \nWhether you teach elementary\, middle\, or high school students\, you’ll leave with practical classroom ideas and new ways to engage students with Indigenous histories and experiences. Each participant will also receive an Ojibwe game to use with students in their classroom or educational setting. \nFollowing the workshop\, Nashke Native Games will have additional games and educational resources available for purchase. \nK-12 Educators will receive 2 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nComplimentary registrations are available to help ensure cost is not a barrier. Use discount code FEEWAIVER when registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-through-play-an-ojibwe-games-workshop-for-educators/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clock Hours/CEUs,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T213000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Summer on the Lawn: "Black Panther" Movie Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The State Fair is over\, Labor Day has come and gone\, and homework is back. Summer’s end can be tough\, but MHC’s Summer on the Lawn series closes the season on a high note with a community conversation and outdoor screening of a modern movie classic! In partnership with TriLingua Cinema and SAGE GRAY\, Summer on the Lawn presents “Black Panther” movie book club. SAGE GRAY\, a noted scholar of Afrofuturist Design and developer of the Wakanda Syllabus\, will begin the evening with a community discussion about the impact of the “Black Panther” multiverse and its importance to history and contemporary culture. GRAY will then introduce a screening of “Black Panther\,” an epic tale about the struggles and triumphs of T’Challa\, King of Wakanda and the superhero Black Panther\, as he faces the dual challenges of archrival Killmonger\, a pretender to the Wakandan throne\, and the political difficulties of securing the safety and sovereignty of his country. \nThis film is rated PG-13 and runs for 134 minutes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to consult Common Sense Media for more information on film content. \nShowtime begins right after sunset (approximately 7:20 p.m.). Light refreshments will be provided by TriLingua Cinema and MHC. Picnics\, lawn chairs\, and blankets are welcome. Note that the screening is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will be available for use at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. In case of inclement weather\, the screening will be moved indoors to the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. \nAbout TriLingua Cinema\nTriLingua Cinema is a nonprofit traveling cinema with the mission of utilizing films to build community among the diverse residents of Saint Paul’s East Side. Their ultimate goal is to open a brick-and-mortar movie theater in Payne-Phalen or Dayton’s Bluff. \nThis event is part of MHC’s 2026 Summer on the Lawn series. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend. Registration is encouraged but required.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-summer-on-the-lawn-black-panther-movie-book-club/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Summer on the Lawn,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T143000
DTSTAMP:20261002T143008Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is a place-based experience led by Dakota community members at sites of deep significance in the Twin Cities. Participants engage with Dakota history and contemporary perspectives through story\, observation\, and shared reflection. \nThis experience is open to the general public and is particularly beneficial for educators and others seeking to deepen their understanding of Minnesota history and Dakota perspectives. Due to the nature of the content and the length of the day\, this experience is not recommended for young children. \nFor more information\, visit the Learning from Place: Bdote program page. \n\nCo-Leads (click to expand/collapse)\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 and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearers Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for Carleton College. \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. \n\n  \n\nWhat to Expect (click to expand/collapse)\n\nYou will visit Bdote (Fort Snelling State Park)* in the morning and Wic̣aḣapi** in the afternoon\, with a break for lunch on your own.\n\nA Minnesota state park vehicle permit is required for Fort Snelling State Park. [Day passes can be purchased in advance.]\nYou will walk up to one mile over mostly flat terrain with periods of standing. You are welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort.\nThe experience takes place outdoors; please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.\nSome of the content may bring up strong emotions.\n\n*Fort Snelling State Park: 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul – access is via Post Road\, near the Mpls.-St. Paul Airport \n**Wic̣aḣapi: Mounds Blvd and Earl St.\, St. Paul \n\n  \n\nAccessibility (click to expand/collapse)\nFor information about accessibility and physical considerations\, please visit the FAQ section of the Learning from Place: Bdote program page. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your needs\, contact Eden Bart. \n\nRegistration\nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. Participants provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has closed. Please join the waitlist.  \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-bdote-sept-2026/
LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Bdote,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260922T181859Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Rondo Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Rondo Tour is a bus tour comprised of ten historic sites\, a walking tour of Rondo Plaza\, and a unique opportunity to be engaged in a service project with the Hallie Q. Brown Center. The bus and walking tour will be guided by Marvin Anderson a resident who is acknowledged as “the Godfather” of Rondo. This event begins and concludes at the historic Hallie Q. Brown Center with a presentation and tour led by Benny Roberts\, Executive Director. \nHistorically\, the Rondo Neighborhood has taken pride in its Black owned businesses\, churches\, schools\, and the significance of being of service to neighbors when in need. During the mid-1950s\, the construction of Interstate 94 began the devastation that divided the community physically and economically. This revitalization tour holds fast the passion of those who never gave up the vision of regaining the vibrancy and strength that once existed in Rondo. \nRegistration\nThis event is at capacity. Registration has closed.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-rondo-tour/
LOCATION:Hallie Q. Brown Community Center\, 270 North Kent Street\, St. Paul\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Clock Hours/CEUs,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260908T181246Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Learning 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. \nTo participate in this special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, you must be a 4th–7th grade teacher or district administrator. Space is limited. K-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nSites Visited: \n\nThe Bdote at Fort Snelling State Park (ba-DOTE-tay)\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\nBus 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 mile 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. \n\nCo-Leads (click to expand/collapse)\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 and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearers Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for Carleton College. \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.\n\n\nFAQs (click to expand/collapse)\nWill we be outdoors for the entire experience?Yes. The experience takes place outdoors at both sites. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. \nWill the experience be canceled if it rains?No — the experience is held rain or shine. In cases of severe weather\, you will be contacted with any necessary adjustments. \nWhat happens if the confluence site is flooded? \nFlooding is a possibility\, as the park is located in a flood zone. If the Bdote is inaccessible\, you will be contacted with instructions to meet at an alternative location. In the past\, this has included the Two Rivers Overlook on Shepard Road\, which provides a scenic observation point. \nHow much walking will there be?You will walk no more than one mile over mostly flat terrain and have periods of standing. You are welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort. A small portion of the walk at Fort Snelling State Park is on an unpaved trail. \nIs the experience accessible? \nParts of the experience may be challenging for individuals with limited mobility due to walking\, standing\, uneven terrain\, and being outdoors for much of the day. Fort Snelling State Park has all-terrain track chairs that can be reserved in advance. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your needs\, please contact Eden Bart (eden@mnhum.org). \nWhat kind of content will be discussed?You will engage with Dakota history\, including creation stories\, lifeways\, the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862\, and contemporary Dakota perspectives. The day is thoughtfully facilitated by Dakota educators and includes reflection\, conversation\, and connection to place. Some of the content may bring up strong emotions. \nCan I bring my child or children?This program is designed for adults and older teens. Younger children are not recommended due to the length of the day\, the amount of standing and walking\, and the seriousness of the content. \nAre restrooms available?Yes — there are restrooms at each site. \nIs photography allowed?Photography is allowed at the sites. To honor facilitator requests\, video and audio recording of facilitators is not permitted. \nDo you offer trips for student or other groups?Private Bdote experiences can be arranged for organizations committed to engaging deeply with Dakota perspectives. Please see the Private Bdote Trips section for details. \n\n  \nRegistration\nQuestions: education@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators-september/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,K-12 Education,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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