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SUMMARY:Minneapolis – Feeding Our Souls the Essence of Unity
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Souls the Essence of Unity explores the themes of connecting and joy through food and community. Our host and feature partner is BIPOC Foodways Alliance (BFA) – a nonprofit organization that seeks to break down barriers between cultural communities using food as a tool. Through its program Immigrant Kitchen\, BFA provides a platform for women of color and women of lived immigration and refugee experience to tell their stories through the lens of home cooking. They seek to uplift\, share\, and archive important cultural legacy stories and histories that mainstream food media may have a tendency to overlook or ignore. The evening’s host is Mecca Bos\, Founder of BIPOC Foodways Alliance. Featured “home cook” chefs are Vivian Mims\, Phonn Sann\, Safa Abualreesh\, and Christina Arias Acosta. \nMecca Bos is a Culinary Storyteller who has been working as a food writer and chef for more than 20 years. She worked as a staff writer for Insight News\, food editor of the former publications Metro Magazine and City Pages\, and has written for many local and national publications including Taste\, Civil Eats\, and The New York Times. She is a regular contributor to Minnesota Public Radio and is about to embark on a book that will be published by the University of Minnesota Press\, Finding Our Tribe\, exploring the biracial experience in America through the lens of food. She has worked as a chef\, sous chef\, and cook in many professional kitchens from casual to fine\, including dinners at Platform by the James Beard Foundation in New York City.  \nVivian Mims is a lifelong Rondo Community resident who learned to cook from her 94-year-old matriarch Juanell Mims. Vivian remembers extended\, fried chicken dinners served by her mother every single Sunday. Vivian picked up the family tradition from her mother and is a skilled Soul Food cook. Vivian and her brother Davvie are currently working on a sprawling teleplay script that follows the trajectory of their family since they arrived in St. Paul during The Great Migration.  \nPhonn Sann is a Cambodian refugee who survived starvation in Thai Refugee camps during Cambodia’s devastating and brutal Civil War. She and her husband\, Soreth Phann\, were forced into an arranged marriage in that camp\, and went on to have a large family who feel their family’s love through her mother’s cooking prowess. Phonn cooks Cambodian cuisine like a pro and keeps her family connected to their culture through this practice. \nSafa Abulareesh moved to Minneapolis more than 30 years ago to join her husband who had business here. Like many Palestinians\, she was born in Jordan after her grandparents were forced out of their home in Palestine during the 1948 “Nakba\,” the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Like many of those Palestinians\, Safa is still deeply rooted to her culture and cooks her traditional food as both a way to stay tethered to that culture\, as well as an act of resistance. \nChristina Arias Acosta is from Mexico City and was Sean Sherman’s first hire at the Indigenous Food Lab in Minneapolis. She helps with everything\, including making staff meals for the entire team. She learned to cook from her grandparents and plans to make a green mole that her grandmother learned from her grandmother. Sean says Christina is the “resident elder” at IFL. Christina’s daughter and granddaughter also work for the organization\, carrying on the tradition of mothers learning to cook from their mothers.  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-unity/
LOCATION:Lynette\, 3753 42nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feeding Our Souls,Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: 100 Years of Mexican American Culture on St. Paul’s West Side
DESCRIPTION:Discover the stories\, history\, and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side—the heart of Minnesota’s Latino community.  This immersive experience focuses on The Flats and the Latino Cultural District\, a neighborhood shaped by generations of Mexican Americans\, and now home to the future Minnesota Latino Museum. \nMinnesota is home to more than 400\,000 residents of Mexican and Latino heritage\, two-thirds of whom trace their roots to Mexico. Since 2000\, Minnesota’s Latino population has grown by 288%\, contributing to the state’s cultural\, economic\, and civic life in countless ways.  During this program\, participants will learn directly from Latino community members and leaders\, exploring the past\, present\, and future of this important neighborhood. \nOffered in collaboration with the Minnesota Latino Museum. \nEvent Highlights \n\nHistorical overview of St. Paul’s West Side\nPersonal stories from West Side residents and business owners\nVisit to a local business in the community\nVisit to Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island exhibit on Raspberry Island (on view June 1–Oct 26)\nIntroduction to plans for the Minnesota Latino Museum\nSampling of Mexican cuisine\n\nWe will begin at Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center\, then travel together by bus to Raspberry Island and The Flats. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has CLOSED. Join the waitlist. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-100-years-of-mexican-american-culture-on-st-pauls-west-side/
LOCATION:Neighborhood House/The Wellstone Center\, 179 Robie St E\, St. Paul\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators
DESCRIPTION:This special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, is designed for 4th–7th grade teachers and district administrators. Space is limited. \nLearning 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. \nSites visited: \n\nFort Snelling State Park\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\nCoach bus 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 1.5 miles 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. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \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. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,K-12 Education,Learning from Place
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T143000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum.  \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Wicaḣapi (pronounced we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\, followed by a visit to the Oȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (pronounced oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee). We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages.  \nThere will be about 1.5 miles of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261.  \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \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. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nJoin the Waitlist \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-september-2025/
LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250909T173000
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SUMMARY:Online Content Session - Era One: Indigenous Histories
DESCRIPTION:Explore the histories of America’s first peoples before European contact and connect them to the lived experiences of Indigenous communities today. Led by Dr. Brenda Child and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\n\nView Dr. Brenda Child’s Bio\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Brenda J. Child is Northrop Professor of American Studies and former chair of the Departments of American Studies (2016-19) and the Department of American Indian Studies (2009-12).  \n\n She is the author of award-winning books of American Indian history\, including Boarding School Seasons: American Indian Families\, 1900-1940\, (1998)\, which won the North American Indian Prose Award; Holding Our World Together: Ojibwe Women and the Survival of Community\, (2012); Indian Subjects: Hemispheric Perspectives on the History of Indigenous Education (with Brian Klopotek\, 2014). Her 2014 book My Grandfather’s Knocking Sticks: Ojibwe Family Life and Labor on the Reservation won the American Indian Book Award and the Best Book in Midwestern History. Child’s book for children\, Bowwow Powwow (2018)\, won the American Indian Youth Literature Award for best picture book. \n\n Child served as a member of the board of trustees of the National Museum of the American Indian-Smithsonian and was President (2017-2018) of the Native American & Indigenous Studies Association. She was born on the Red Lake Ojibwe Reservation in northern Minnesota where she served as a member of a committee writing a new constitution for the 12\,000-member nation. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Each session’s lectures and discussions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the Canvas course with session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools. \n\n\n\nHigh school U.S. History teachers and 5th and 7th grade educators are invited to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions. \n\n\n\nRegistration\n\n\n\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\n\n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\n\n\nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now  \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-era-one/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T233105
CREATED:20250414T192051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T124045Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning for Sovereign Futures: Native Education for All Institute
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is excited to share an upcoming professional learning opportunity in collaboration with the Tribal Nations Education Committee\, Minnesota Department of Education’s Office of American Indian Education\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nApplications for the NIEA’s Learning for Sovereign Futures: Native Education for All Institute are now open! This free\, five-day workshop\, taking place from August 4-8\, 2025\, in the Twin Cities\, is designed for educators\, leaders\, and advocates focused on supporting Indigenous Education for All (IEFA) in K-12 classrooms. \nThis opportunity is open to any educators or leaders working in or with a Minnesota K-12 school or district and ideal for those who plan professional development activities in their roles. \nApply Now\nTHE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-for-sovereign-futures-native-education-for-all-institute/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Institute,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T233105
CREATED:20250530T211247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145731Z
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SUMMARY:Hampton - Learning from Place: Watt Munisotaram (Cambodian Temple)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive cultural learning experience at Watt Munisotaram\, the largest Cambodian Buddhist temple in the United States\, located in the serene countryside of Hampton\, Minnesota. Hosted in collaboration with the Cambodian American Partnership of Minnesota\, this event offers a rare opportunity to explore the intersection of history\, spirituality\, and community within one of Minnesota’s most vibrant cultural landmarks. \n\nEvent Highlights\n\n	Historical Context: Gain insight into Cambodia’s complex history\, including the impact of the Khmer Rouge genocide and the Vietnam War\, which led many Cambodians to seek refuge in Minnesota.\nTemple Origins & Architecture: Discover the origins of Watt Munisotaram and explore its stunning architecture. Learn how the temple was established and how it continues to serve as a spiritual and cultural anchor for the Cambodian American community.\n	Guided Tour: Walk the temple grounds with community members who will share their knowledge and experiences\, offering a deeper understanding of the site’s cultural and religious significance.\nCommunity Voices: Listen to personal stories from Cambodian Americans and hear directly from temple monks about their spiritual practices and daily lives.\n	Cambodian Cuisine: Enjoy a tasting of traditional Cambodian treats—an essential part of the cultural experience.\n\n \n\nMinnesota is home to the fifth-largest Cambodian population in the United States\, with approximately 12\,000 Cambodian Americans—most residing in the Twin Cities metro area. \n\nThis event offers a powerful way to engage with community while learning about Cambodian history\, culture\, and spirituality in a welcoming and enriching environment. \n\nLearn about Watt Munisotaram in the first segment on Buddhism from Prayers on the Prairie: Asian-Pacific Minnesota Religious Practices\, an educational video produced in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours \n\nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS IS CLOSED. JOIN OUR WAITLIST. \n\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \n\nJoin Our Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-from-place-watt-munisotaram-cambodian-temple/
LOCATION:Watt Munisotaram\, 2925 220th St E\, Empire\, 55031\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T233105
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum.  \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages.  \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \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. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261.  \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-may-2025/
LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T233105
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T174624Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival – Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Expand your understanding of the Twin Cities with a guided walk of sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Led by Dakota community members\, participants will be encouraged to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge into action and further learning. \nPlan Your Experience: This event will begin at the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center and primarily be outdoors\, so dress accordingly. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permits are available for $7 and can be purchased online or at any Minnesota state park office). \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event must be made through the Great Northern Festival website. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-festival-learning-from-place-bdote/
LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000
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SUMMARY:Online - Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote - Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices
DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, the Minnesota Humanities Center has collaborated with Dakota community members to offer Learning from Place: Bdote\, an immersive experience that brings people to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Over 3\,400 people have participated in this transformative offering\, leaving many wanting to learn and do more.  We are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host the first of our Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote online workshops.  \nWorkshop Overview:\nAction Planning and Engagement for Accomplices\nPresented by Native Governance Center – nativegov.org \nAre you interested in taking action to support Native communities? Do you feel unsure about how to get started on building relationships and potential partnerships with Native nations? Join Native Governance Center\, a Native-led nonprofit organization\, for a deep dive into best practices for meaningful engagement. This interactive presentation will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to get into a good headspace and understand protocol before partnering with Native nations. Expect content grounded in real-life examples and ample opportunities to engage with presenters and fellow attendees in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. This presentation is perfect for those wondering “what’s next” after attending a Bdote tour. \nNative Governance Center Presenters: \n\nCree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe): Program Manager for Community Engagement\nSage Phillips (Penobscot Nation): Program Coordinator for Community Engagement\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-beyond-learning-from-place-bdote-action-planning-engagement-for-accomplices/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000
DTSTAMP:20260606T233105
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SUMMARY:Online - Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content
DESCRIPTION:Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content is designed for educators who have attended\, or are planning to attend\, Learning from Place: Bdote. This workshop is especially useful for developing unique classroom content to align with Minnesota State Social Studies Standards. \nOffered in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, this online workshop will address the concerns and anxieties that non-Indigenous educators may have around teaching Dakota history. Educators will leave with new resources and content\, deeper understanding\, and ideas for how to lead a Bdote trip or to bring the experience into the classroom. \nTeaching Bdote will be facilitated and presented by Ramona Kitto Stately\, Ethan Neerdaels\, and the Saint Paul Public Schools Office of Teaching and Learning. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a concern\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. To request a complimentary spot\, please register with Discount Code WAIVE24. \nThrough our partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, the fee is waived for all SPPS educators. Please register with Discount Code SPPS24. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-teaching-bdote/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T143000
DTSTAMP:20260606T233105
CREATED:20220420T181833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T140115Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum.  \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages.  \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Marlena Myles \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nMarlena Myles is an enrolled Spirit Lake Dakota artist located in St Paul\, Minnesota. Her art brings modernity to Indigenous history\, languages and oral traditions while using the land as a teacher. She has installed three site-specific augmented reality public art installations: the Dakota Spirit Walk (Saint Paul)\, the Sacred Hoop Walk (MN Landscape Arboretum) and the Wodakota Walk (Caponi Art Park).  In 2023\, she was awarded the Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship\, Joyce Award and Rise25 Mozilla Honoree. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261.  \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nTHIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT \nJoin the Waitlist \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-june/
LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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