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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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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
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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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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Story Circle: DCYF Fatherhood Series
DESCRIPTION:Through personal stories\, fathers will listen\, share\, and reflect upon the impact of generational and current patterns of influence. Each story circle session will examine issues that surface by the participants themselves as needing to be addressed in collaboration with the Department of Children\, Youth\, and Family services (DCYF) for taking beneficial action steps for moving forward. Each session will be facilitated by Rose McGee\, MHC Story Circle Practitioner along with Emmanuel Donaby\, DCYF Fatherhood Project Coordinator. \nThe Department of Children\, Youth\, and Family services (DCYF) in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is hosting a three-part Story Circle Fatherhood series. This special project is designed to build a leadership task force comprised of fathers who will gain a deeper understanding of accessible systems and resources\, but to also develop a stronger sense of their own empowerment. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nQuestions: immersive@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-story-circle-dcyf-fatherhood-series/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Twin Cities Metro
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - In Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers Series Launch with David Mura & Carolyn Holbrook
DESCRIPTION:Image by SpiritFolk \nJoin us for an engaging evening with Carolyn Holbrook and David Mura\, celebrating their new radio series\, In Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers\, with guests Danez Smith and Anthony Ceballos. \nFollowing the panel discussion between the authors\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the featured speakers. Light refreshments will be provided\, copies of books from all authors featured in the In Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers series will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with book signings. \nThis event is presented in partnership with AMPERS and the University of Minnesota Press. SubText Bookstore will be on site selling books from all featured authors in this series. \nIn Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers is a new radio series highlighting Minnesota’s Black\, Indigenous and people of color authors\, thinkers and activists\, hosted by Carolyn Holbrook and David Mura. In conversations with authors across genre\, region\, and career\, Carolyn and David explore these writers’ lasting legacy and emerging work\, and how they’ve bent the arc of justice in Minnesota and across the country. In Our Words is produced by AMPERS\, with support from the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. \nAuthors featured in the first season of In Our Words: MN BIPOC Writers are: Alexs Pate\, Anthony Ceballos\, Bao Phi\, Carl Gawboy\, Crown Sheperd\, Heid Erdrich\, Danez Smith\, Jokeda “JoJo” Bell\, Kennedy Gisege\, Marcie Rendon\, Marian Hassan\, Rebecca Nichloson\, Sarah Warren\, Sun Yung Shin\, and Swati Avasthi. \nThe Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS) is the largest statewide association of community radio stations in the United States. AMPERS supports 17 stations through revenue generation\, training\, member convenings\, and original news\, arts\, and culture programming\, such as In Our Words. \n\nView Carolyn Holbrook’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nCarolyn Holbrook is founder and Director of More Than a Single Story. Her memoir in essays\, Tell Me Your Names and I Will Testify (U of M Press\, 2020)\, won the 2021 Minnesota Book Award for Memoir and Creative Nonfiction. She is co-editor with David Mura of the anthology\, We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice from Minneapolis to the World (U of M Press & More Than a Single Story 2021)\, and is co-author with Arleta Little of Minnesota civil rights icon\, Dr. Josie R. Johnson’s memoir\, Hope In the Struggle (University of Minnesota Press\, 2019). She was a Contributing Editor for Water~Stone Review (Vol. 24\, 2021-2022 Hamline University). She has taught at Hamline University\, Minneapolis College\, The Loft Literary Center and other community venues. Her awards include the Minnesota Book Awards Kay Sexton Award\, 2010; Hamline University Exemplary Teacher\, 2014; 50 over 50\, 2017; Celebrate the Sistas\, 2020; Flowers Now!\, 2024. She was the 2025 McKnight Distinguished Artist. \n\n\n\n  \n\nView David Mura’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Mura was well into his twenties before he began to explore his Asian American identity. His Japanese American parents had been incarcerated in internment camps during World War II\, and in response to their traumatic experience\, they abandoned their Japanese roots to try to assimilate into white\, middle-class America. When the Ordway Theater in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, staged a presentation of Miss Saigon in 1992\, Mura published “Secrets and Anger” in Mother Jones\, a scathing critique of the play’s racist undertones. In response\, Mura was ostracized from the local\, dominantly white writing community\, yet in its place he found a deeper connection with other BIPOC writers and eventually started an Asian American arts organization in the Twin Cities. Mura’s upcoming book\, Exit\, Miss Saigon\, is a clear-eyed examination of a variety of issues affecting Asian Americans: anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic\, affirmative action\, racial and sexual stereotypes in the media\, interracial relationships and raising mixed-race children\, the legacy of Japanese American internment\, and the shortfalls of therapy in addressing race. It will be released on October 6\, 2026. \n\n\n\n  \n\nView Danez Smith’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDanez Smith is the author of four collections including Don’t Call Us Dead\, Homie\, and most recently Bluff\, a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry. They are also the curator of Blues In Stereo: The Early Works of Langston Hughes. For their work\, Danez won the Forward Prize for Best Collection\, the Minnesota Book Award in Poetry\, the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Poetry\, the Kate Tufts Discovery Award\, a Pushcart Prize and was a finalist for the NAACP Image Award the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award\, the National Book Critics Circle Award\, and the National Book Award. Danez lives in the Twin Cities and teaches at the Randolph College MFA program Their fifth collection of poems\, Love Time\, will be published in September 2027. \n\n\n\n  \n\nView Anthony Ceballos’ Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnthony Ceballos lives and writes in Minneapolis\, where he can be found penning staff recommendations at Birchbark Books & Native Arts\, a small\, independent\, Native owned bookstore in the Kenwood Neighborhood. In 2022 he was selected to be a participant in the inaugural Indigenous Nations Poets retreat in Washington DC\, as well as their 2024 retreat in the Twin Cities and their 2026 retreat in Arizona. He earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts in creative writing from Hamline University in St. Paul\, Minnesota\, and his Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Randolph College in Virginia. He is a first-generation descendant of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Glassful of Prayer is his first poetry collection. \n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nQuestions: programs@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-in-our-words-mn-bipoc-writers-series-launch/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, & Literature,Free,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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SUMMARY:Blaine - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: Anoka County Library \nWe Are Water MN will round out its 2026 tour at the Northtown Library in Blaine! Anoka County Libraries exist to serve their communities and connect them to resources and learning\, and We Are Water MN is no exception\, bringing water education and engagement to the library. Fun fact: Anoka County is the 4th largest county in the state of Minnesota\, comprised of over 360\,000 residents! Libraries are naturally places people go to learn\, and we look forward to seeing the many water related resources\, books\, book discussions\, and beyond! \nThough most of the programming at Northtown will happen indoors\, the library also features beautiful outdoor grounds\, with a pond and Shoreline Buffer Garden that are on library premises. Join us outside for nature programming! \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/blaine-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Northtown Library\, 711 County Hwy 10 NE\, Blaine\, MN\, 55434\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,Twin Cities Metro,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - NUESTRO NORTE Cine Latino Film Festival Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a public screening of NUESTRO NORTE during the 3rd annual Cine Latino Film Festival. \nNUESTRO NORTE is a cinematic portrait of five community leaders from across metro and greater Minnesota\, their lived stories interwoven with symbolic fiction scenes and original musical performances. More than a documentary\, the film seeks to offer a collective vision\, celebrating Latine leadership while reflecting on history\, diversity\, community investment\, innovation\, and the strength of intergenerational ties. \nPlease note\, Nuestro Norte is scheduled as a double feature along with documentary film\, A Song For My Land (Una Canción Para Mi Tierra). \nBring Nuestro Norte to your community. The film is now available at no cost for public\, private\, and classroom screenings across Minnesota. Interested in hosting a screening? \nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration\nFor registration\, refund and additional information please visit Cine Latino Film Festival website. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-nuestro-norte-cine-latino-film-festival-screening/
LOCATION:The Main Cinema\, 115 SE Main St\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films, Plays, & Performances,Immersive Experiences,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - MHC Annual Event: Minnesota 100
DESCRIPTION:For generations\, Minnesotans have shaped our state through remarkable people\, unforgettable places\, treasured traditions\, groundbreaking ideas\, and everyday objects that tell extraordinary stories. \nThis October\, Minnesota Humanities Center invites communities from every corner of the state to help build a shared collection of 100 people\, places\, traditions\, ideas\, and objects that represent us—one that reflects the richness\, diversity\, and spirit of Minnesota and will inspire future generations. Nominations are open now — share the story that matters most to you. \nTHE 100 WILL BE DRAWN FROM FIVE CATEGORIES \n\n\n\nPeople \n\n\n\n\n\nPlaces \n\n\n\n\n\nTraditions \n\n\n\n\n\nIdeas \n\n\n\n\n\nObjects \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe first 25 are revealed that night. The History Center closes to the public and opens all three floors — storytelling\, a featured conversation with a Minnesota leader\, food and drink\, and a vote that shapes part of the list. \nProceeds support the Humanities Center’s work in communities across Minnesota. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGENERAL ADMISSION \n\n\n\n$100 \n\n\n\n\nFull celebration program\n\n\n\nReception food and beverage\n\n\n\nAll three museum floors open\n\n\n\nThe unveiling of 25 Minnesota 100 stories\n\n\n\nA vote on part of the list\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVIP EXPERIENCE \n\n\n\n$150 \n\n\n\nEverything in General Admission\, plus: \n\n\n\n\nHosted pre-event reception\n\n\n\nEarly entry into the museum\n\n\n\nReserved seating\n\n\n\nRecognition from the podium\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNOMINATE A STORY \n\n\n\n$0 \n\n\n\nCan’t attend on October 20 but want to get involved? Attending but want to get even more involved? \n\n\n\nNominate your favorite Minnesota person\, place\, tradition\, idea\, or object today! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Register Now \n\n\n\n Nominate a Story \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nATTIRE \n\n\n\nBusiness Casual. \n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP BY \n\n\n\nFriday\, October 9\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\nACCESSIBILITY \n\n\n\nOn-site parking. The building is fully accessible. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n  \nSponsorships are available at every level\, including Founding Fifty story sponsorships.Contact Ann Mayers at ann@mnhum.org.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-mhc-annual-event-minnesota-100/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: South Minneapolis Baketivism
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Learning from Place: South Minneapolis Baketivism\, a time of reflection\, remembrance\, healing\, and community care led by nationally recognized community leader Rose McGee\, founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. \nThrough her signature workshop\, which integrates Character Values: Upholding Our Beloved Community© with a baking demonstration of her signature sweet potato pie\, participants will explore how values such as courage\, compassion\, responsibility\, and presence are embodied in community\, especially in the wake of tragedy. The baking of Rose’s sacred dessert becomes both symbol and practice\, transforming conversation into action. Participants will also hear stories from ordinary people making extraordinary efforts to show care through food. \nThis experience takes place at Firebase Movement (a tenant of CityView Church)\, centrally located near community memorials honoring George Floyd\, Rene Good\, and Alex Pretti.  \nProgram Schedule:\n8:30 a.m. – Check-In\n9:00 a.m. – Program Begins\nNoon – Program Concludes \nImmediately following the program\, participants will have the option to sign-up with Firebase Movement to help distribute pies to the local community and participate in a prayer walk. \nPresented in collaboration with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie\, an organization that uses food\, art\, and cultural traditions to foster connection\, healing\, and change. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-learning-from-place-south-minneapolis-baketivism/
LOCATION:CityView Church\, 3041 4th Ave South\, Minneapolis\, 55408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Twin Cities Metro
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - NUESTRO NORTE Cinefilmu Film Festival Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a public screening of NUESTRO NORTE during the 3rd annual Cinefilmu Film Festival. \nNUESTRO NORTE is a cinematic portrait of five community leaders from across metro and greater Minnesota\, their lived stories interwoven with symbolic fiction scenes and original musical performances. More than a documentary\, the film seeks to offer a collective vision\, celebrating Latine leadership while reflecting on history\, diversity\, community investment\, innovation\, and the strength of intergenerational ties. \nThe screening of NUESTRO NORTE will be followed by a panel reflection\, and special recognition of Tahiel Jimenez Medina\, founder of Mamá Papaya who is featured in the film. \nBring Nuestro Norte to your community. The film is now available at no cost for public\, private\, and classroom screenings across Minnesota. Interested in hosting a screening? \nLearn More \n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration through the Cinefilmu Film Festival is required. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-nuestro-norte-cinefilmu-film-festival-screening/
LOCATION:Line Break Media\, 2412 W Valentine Ave\, St. Paul\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films, Plays, & Performances,Immersive Experiences,Twin Cities Metro
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ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Jessica Lopez Lyman
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Writers Off the Page for an evening with Jessica Lopez Lyman and her book Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art\, Performance\, and Organizing in the Twin Cities. As an author\, artist\, and professor\, Jessica explores the powerful intersections of art\, place\, resistance\, and social movements—and the Latina/x artists and organizers who have helped shape the cultural and political landscape of the Twin Cities. Join Jessica for an engaging conversation with Maria Cristina Tavera as they dig into the creative practices\, performances\, and acts of organizing that have left their mark—both literally and figuratively—on the Cities. Discover the stories behind the art and the people who have transformed the Twin Cities through creativity\, community\, and collective action. \nFollowing the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Light refreshments will be provided\, copies of Place-Keepers will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nJessica Lopez Lyman\, Ph.D.\, is an interdisciplinary performance artist\, McKnight Land-Grant Professor\, and Associate Professor of Chicano and Latino Studies at the University of Minnesota. She is the author of Place-Keepers: Latina/x Art\, Performance\, and Organizing in the Twin Cities (2025) and is currently writing a book on Operation Metro Surge. Her scholarship and creative writing have appeared in “Chicana/Latina Studies\,” “American Studies\,” “The Black Scholar\,” and other publications. As a performance artist\, her work includes the multimedia piece 141 Mednik Avenue\, created as a 2017 Naked Stages Fellow at Pillsbury House Theatre\, which explores memory\, displacement\, and longing through the story of her grandfather. She has performed at venues including First Avenue\, Intermedia Arts\, and Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA)\, and is the creator of La Luchadora\, a mobile screen-print cart that brings social justice art into public spaces. Lopez Lyman has consulted on the documentary films Profe (TPT) and Nuestro Norte (MN Humanities Center and Latino Lead) and serves as the Board Chair for Serpentina Arts.  \nMaria Cristina Tavera is a multidisciplinary artist who investigates the constructions of racial\, ethnic\, gender\, national and cultural identity via numerous mediums including printmaking\, installation\, and public art. Tavera holds a Master of Leadership with emphasis in the Arts from the Humphrey School at the University of Minnesota. She has received fellowships and grants: ‘23 U.S. Latinx Artist Fellowship\, ‘20 McKnight Visual Artist Fellowship\, Bush Leadership Fellowship\, Shannon Leadership Institute\, Smithsonian Latino Museum Studies program\, Museum of Modern Art-New York\, Forecast Public Art\, Minnesota State Arts Board\, Metropolitan Regional Arts Council (MRAC)\, and Institute of Mexicans Abroad (IME). Tavera has exhibited nationally and internationally\, and artwork can be found in numerous collections including: the City of Minneapolis Public Art\, National Museum of Mexican Art\, Museum of Fine Arts-Boston\, Oglethorpe Museum-Atlanta\, Fargo Plains Museum\, Tweed Museum of Art\, Minnesota History Center\, and the Biblioteca Central de Cantabria\, Santander\, Spain. Tavera is founder and Director of Serpentina Arts\, a collective of Minnesota Latinx artists with a mission to foster creative and professional development. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Moon Palace Books an independent neighborhood bookstore in Minneapolis. This event is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to readers. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-minnesota-writers-off-the-page-jessica-lopez-lyman/
LOCATION:Moon Palace Books\, 3032 Minnehaha Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, & Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T133000
DTSTAMP:20260818T211745Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Metro Indian Education Fall Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students is welcome to attend.  \nAs part of our Fall Gathering format\, the program will include updates and announcements from Annie Huberty\, Director of American Indian Education at the Minnesota Department of Education\, followed by updates from the Indian Education for All (IEFA) team. Additional program details\, including any other featured speakers\, will be shared as they are confirmed. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a network of urban American Indian educators who come together twice each year to build relationships\, share ideas\, discuss challenges\, and celebrate successes. Since January 2013\, these gatherings have provided opportunities for networking\, professional learning\, and connecting with colleagues who can help navigate the policies\, practices\, and opportunities that support American Indian Education programs. \nBeginning in 2026\, the gatherings follow a consistent format: the Fall Gathering features updates and presentations on topics relevant to American Indian Education\, while the Spring Gathering is centered on facilitated small-group conversations that encourage dialogue\, collaboration\, and the exchange of ideas. \nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is coordinated by Robin Nelson\, American Indian Curriculum Specialist for ISD 622. If you have questions about the session or agenda\, please contact Robin at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. Lunch will be served potluck style. A main dish will be provided\, and we invite you to bring a side dish or dessert to share. Please register in advance so we can plan accordingly. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-metro-indian-education-fall-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Twin Cities Metro
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ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260921T191317Z
CREATED:20260921T191317Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - We the People: Bringing Civic Learning to Life
DESCRIPTION:How can we help students develop the knowledge\, skills\, and confidence to participate in civic life? \nJoin the Minnesota Humanities Center for a free\, daylong professional learning workshop exploring We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution\, the Center for Civic Education’s nationally recognized civic education program. \nDesigned for current high school educators (grades 9-12)\, this interactive workshop offers an opportunity to experience We the People firsthand and explore how its curriculum and instructional approach can strengthen civic learning. The day will include a presentation from a humanities scholar connecting broader questions of history\, identity\, and civic life to the idea of “We the People\,” along with an introduction to inquiry-based learning and how the program supports it. \nParticipants will explore the curriculum and its connections to Minnesota social studies standards\, hear practical insights from experienced educators and program leaders\, and get a taste of one of the program’s signature elements through a fun introduction to simulated congressional hearings. \nWhether you are interested in bringing the full We the People program to your students or simply looking for new strategies and resources to enrich your teaching\, this workshop is a chance to explore what the program has to offer. Participation does not commit you or your school to implementing We the People. Come learn\, ask questions\, and consider what might be useful for your students and classroom. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center serves as the Minnesota State Coordinator for the Center for Civic Education and is working to expand opportunities for high-quality civic education throughout the state. \nEducators will receive 8 clock hours.  \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. A limited number of overnight accommodations are available at MHC’s Event Center on November 17 for educators who may be traveling from outside the Twin Cities. \nQuestions: education@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-we-the-people-bringing-civic-learning-to-life/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Minnesota Center for Civic Education,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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