BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261201 DTSTAMP:20260728T140941Z CREATED:20251222T205655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T140941Z UID:10000613-1791417600-1796083199@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Civic Renewal":MAILTO:civics@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261011T140000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143250Z CREATED:20260916T143250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T143250Z UID:10000769-1791720000-1791727200@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/event_nuestro_norte.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260910T190159Z CREATED:20260819T165734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T190159Z UID:10000744-1792512000-1792522800@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_mn_100_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Mayers":MAILTO:ann@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 DTSTAMP:20260804T201008Z CREATED:20260804T195311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T201008Z UID:10000718-1792832400-1792843200@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/event_lfp_south_mpls_baketivism_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261024T220000 DTSTAMP:20260916T143230Z CREATED:20260916T143221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T143230Z UID:10000770-1792843200-1792879200@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/event_nuestro_norte.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T203000 DTSTAMP:20260918T191229Z CREATED:20260918T191229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T191229Z UID:10000774-1793300400-1793305800@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/event_mn_writers_jessica_lopez_lyman_2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T133000 DTSTAMP:20260818T211745Z CREATED:20260818T211745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T211745Z UID:10000742-1793703600-1793712600@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_fall_metro_indian_ed.png ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260921T191317Z CREATED:20260921T191317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260921T191317Z UID:10000775-1794988800-1795021200@www.mnhum.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/event_wtp_bringing_civic_learning_to_life_2026.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR