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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank
DESCRIPTION:The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest\, with a longstanding tradition of activism\, cultural diversity\, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants\, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community\, including Somali\, Ethiopian\, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive\, in-person experience that includes a walking tour with several stops led by Abdirizak Bihi\, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio. A food sample from a local restaurant will be provided. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nThis event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering.  \nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/
LOCATION:Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center\, 420 South 15th Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, 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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240618
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SUMMARY:Holdingford - 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: Stearns County Soil and Water Conservation District \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/holdingford-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Art in Motion on the Lake Wobegon Trail\, 1400 4th St\, Holdingford\, MN\, 56340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Whole Person Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to sponsor the Second Annual Whole Person Health Summit at the University of St. Thomas. \nThe Whole Person Health Summit aims to bring together health care leaders\, health professionals\, policy makers\, students\, faculty\, and community members to share learnings\, co-create new ideas\, and identify opportunities to collaborate on strategies to advance health equity through culturally responsive\, whole-person\, collaborative care. The Summit will elevate promising approaches to whole-person care\, and will include a breakout session presented by Minnesota Humanities Center. Join us as we strive to create the necessary change in how we care for our neighbors\, our friends\, and our families. \nRegistration\nAll refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the event. For questions\, comments\, or order status\, email coh@stthomas.edu and reference your order number. \nRegistration Questions: Melanie Ferris – wholepersonhealth@stthomas.edu \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/whole-person-health-summit/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, Woulfe Hall\, UST\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Ferris":MAILTO:wholepersonhealth@stthomas.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Poetry Sparks! Lines\, Lyrics\, & Laureates
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month with us! Join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman and City of Rochester Poet Laureate Jean Prokott for Poetry Sparks! Lines\, Lyrics\, & Laureates. At this family friendly event\, Gwen and Jean will share some of their poetry\, and then help you write your own. Contribute to community poetry\, visit our creative writing stations\, write a poem to give away on poem in your pocket day\, and take a chance on mystery poems. Don’t miss this opportunity to create poetry with the Laureates\, and have fun while diving into the joy of poetic expression! \nThis event is presented in partnership with Southeast MN Poets\, supporting poets of all ages and stages in their careers. The Southeast MN Poets foster growth\, experience\, and understanding of the art of poetry through writing\, reading\, and discussion. \nAbout the Laureates\nGwen Nell Westerman is Minnesota’s current Poet Laureate\, and was appointed in 2021. An enrolled member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota Oyate Nation\, Gwen is the first Native poet to hold the role of Laureate for Minnesota. She teaches English and Humanities at Minnesota State University\, Mankato\, and in addition to her 2013 poetry collection “Follow the Blackbirds\,” recently published the collection “Songs\, Blood Deep”\, which has been shortlisted for the 2024 MN Book Awards. \nJean Prokott’s poetry collection “The Second Longest Day of the Year” won the Howling Bird Press Book Prize (Howling Bird Press). She is the author of the chapbook “The Birthday Effect” (Black Sunflowers Press)\, is a recipient of the AWP Intro Journals Award\, and of the John Calvin Rezmerski Memorial Grand Prize with the League of Minnesota Poets. She has poetry and nonfiction published in Verse Daily\, Rattle\, and Arts & Letters\, among other journals. Prokott is the Poet Laureate of Rochester\, Minnesota. \nRegistration\nRegistration is not required for this free event. Families\, kids\, all ages welcome. Poetry reading will begin at 11:00 a.m. Participants are invited to drop in any time between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-poetry-sparks-lines-lyrics-laureates/
LOCATION:Historic Chateau Theater\, 15 1st Street Southwest\, Rochester\, MN\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T110000
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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\, she/they): Program Coordinator – Movement Building\nJessica Glidden (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa\, she/her/kwe): Program Manager – Leadership Development\nMichaela Madrid (Lower Brule Lakota Sioux\, she/her): Program Director\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/beyond-learning-from-place-bdote/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Online,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Minnesota Writers Series: American Precariat
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the March 2024 edition of the Minnesota Writers Series as we welcome Zeke Caligiuri\, Chris Fausto\, and Fong Lee\, three editors of the anthology “American Precariat: Parables of Exclusion\,” published by Coffee House Press. Through readings and discussions\, the editors will share the genesis of the anthology\, and the importance of bringing to light the stories of those society deems invisible and chooses to exclude. The editors will be joined by Mike Alberti\, executive director of the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop\, who will moderate the discussion. \nZeke\, Chris\, and Fong will be available for book signing and further conversation after the event. “American Precariat: Parables of Exclusion” will be available for purchase from Subtext Books at the event. \nThis event will take place at the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis and is presented in partnership with the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop (MPWW)\, which connects incarcerated individuals to arts and educational programming and fosters a creative community of writers both within and outside of prisons and correctional facilities. \nAbout the Book\nThis groundbreaking anthology of essays edited by incarcerated writers takes a sharp look at the complexity and fluidity of class and caste systems in the United States. Featuring accounts that include gig work as a delivery driver\, homelessness among trans youth\, and life with immense student loan debt\, in addition to transcripts of insightful discussions between the editors\, “American Precariat” demonstrates how various and often invisible extreme instability can be. With the understanding that widespread recognition of collective precarity is an urgent concern\, the anthology situates each individual portrait within societal structures of exclusion\, scarcity\, and criminality.  \nAbout the Editors\nZeke Caligiuri is a writer and activist from South Minneapolis. He is the author of “This is Where I Am\,” published by University of Minnesota Press. He has won multiple awards through the PEN Prison Writing Contest and is the co-founder of the Stillwater Writer’s Collective\, the first all-prisoner created and facilitated collective in the country. He is a contributor to “The Sentences That Create Us: Crafting a Writer’s Life in Prison” as well as “School\, Not Jail: How Educators Can Disrupt School Pushout and Mass Incarceration.” He is directly impacted by over two decades of incarceration and is now currently the re-entry education coordinator for the Minnesota Justice Research Center re-investing in the humanization of those still stuck within the captivity business. \nChris Fausto Cabrera is a multi-genre artist\, writer & activist recently released from incarceration after 21 years. His work has appeared in: The Colorado Review\, The Antioch Review\, Puerto del Sol\, The Woodward Review\, among others. “The Parameters of Our Cage\,” his prose epistle project with photographer Alec Soth is released through MACK books. His latest project is “American Precariat: Parables of Exclusion” where he serves as an editor\, published by Coffee House Press. Cabrera co-founded The Stillwater Writers Collective\, partnered with the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop. He works closely with Until We Are All Free and We Are All Criminals to bring attention to the multifaceted ways justice impacts people. \nFong Lee is a Saint-Paul-based artist and We Are All Criminal’s first Storytelling Fellow. Fong spent nearly 18 years inside Minnesota State prisons; he is a celebrated poet\, with publications through the Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop and Asian American Writers Workshop\, a beloved painter\, and a published photographer. Fong is a restorative justice practitioner and the Storytelling Curator with The Legal Revolution. Fong and his family immigrated to the U.S. as Hmong refugees when Fong was a child\, after his family was displaced from their home in Laos. His experience and expertise with incarceration and displacement enable him to make We Are All Criminals all the more dynamic\, including strengthening the collaborations between inside and outside artistic partners. \nAbout the Moderator\nMike Alberti has been an administrator for MPWW since 2016\, when he graduated from the University of Minnesota with his MFA in Creative Writing. Mike’s fiction has been published in many venues\, and his first book\, “Some People Let You Down\,” won the 2020 Katherine Anne Porter Prize in Short Fiction. He was born and raised in Albuquerque\, New Mexico and now lives in Minneapolis. In addition to his work with MPWW\, he teaches at Century College. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. K-12 Educators will receive 1 clock hour upon completion of the event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/american-precariat/
LOCATION:Capri Theater\, 2027 W Broadway\, Minneapolis\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240324T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle: Tea Gathering
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT: We have decided to cancel the March 24 Headscarf Story Circle: Tea Gathering event in order to respect several observances and partner events happening at the same time. Thank you to those who were interested in the event\, and thank you to the community members who gave their feedback!  \nMinnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host our second year of the Headscarf Story Circle Gatherings. Join us as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nBe Our Guest for Tea! The first event features engaging conversations that inspire perseverance\, hope and healing\, while enjoying several courses of delicious food items and teas. We are honored to have Rose McGee\, founder of Headscarf Society TeaLit and a Humanities Officer at MHC\, serve as tea host.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-tea-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240322T100000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Language Centered Care: Through the Lens of Elder Care Services
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to host the March installment of the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health Breakfast Series. This interactive session aims to highlight the critical role of language in caregiving\, particularly in the context of Minnesota’s culturally diverse and aging population. Through authentic stories shared by elders and their caregivers\, spanning diverse familial and institutional contexts\, participants will gain valuable insights into the importance of language in shaping caregiving dynamics. They’ll also receive practical advice on enhancing care practices to better serve Minnesotans while embracing a global perspective on health and healing. \nBreakfast and Networking starts at 8:00 a.m.; program starts promptly at 8:30 a.m. \nRegistration\nAll refunds are available up to 48 hours prior to the event. For questions\, comments\, or order status\, email coh@stthomas.edu and reference your order number. \nRegistration Questions: wholepersonhealth@stthomas.edu \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/language-centered-care/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213241Z
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SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Understand Native Minnesota Educator Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14\, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings. They are intended for educators in Minnesota and will feature Native American authors\, artists\, and education experts. Continuing Education credits for teachers and administrators will be offered. \nThese events will be held at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake\, Minnesota. Attendance is free of charge and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Each event is limited to 300 participants. These are the final Educator Academy events to be offered by the SMSC’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be presenting on Teaching American Indian Content to All\, as well as tabling. If you plan to attend\, please come by and say hello! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: info@understandnativemn.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/understand-native-minnesota-march/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240423
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:Duluth - 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: Hartley Nature Center \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Hartley Nature Center\, 3001 Woodland Ave\, Duluth\, MN\, 55803\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting the 3rd annual Dakota & Ojibwe Languages Symposium! This two-day symposium will be held on Thursday\, Feb. 29th and Friday\, March 1st at Treasure Island Resort and Casino. The goal of the symposium is to bring people working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together. We will use this time to celebrate successes\, highlight the current state of the field\, shape future language revitalization efforts\, and elevate the visibility of Indigenous languages throughout the state of Minnesota. By bringing people together\, we hope this symposium serves as an opportunity for individuals to network with other Dakota and Ojibwe language professionals. The symposium will be held in-person and virtually for participants.  \nRegistration\nBreakfast and lunch are included for those attending in person. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Treasure Island Resort at 1-888-867-7829.  \nCEU’s will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nIn-person spots have been filled. There are still spots available to attend virtually. \nRegister Now \nExhibitor Application\nIf you’re interested in tabling at the symposium\, please complete the online application. We are willing to accommodate as many as we can. Priority will be given to those focusing on language revitalization. The final decision on selection will be determined by the Working Group. \nPlease note: No sales will be allowed at symposium. This application is meant for informational/educational booths that are handing out free information and literature\, not selling items.  \nIf you have any questions\, please email skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. \nApply Online
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/dakota-ojibwe-symposium-presenter-application/
LOCATION:Treasure Island Resort\, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd\, Welch\, MN\, 55089\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240227T200000
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SUMMARY:Online - Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Detoxing Masculinity\nIssues related to gender and sexuality continue to be paramount in many areas\, including politics\, law\, health care\, parenting\, identity\, and social justice. In this three-part discussion series\, we will consider how gender and sexuality are refracted\, or how their meaning and social expression are changing and moving as we think through the topics of book bans\, transgender rights\, and masculinity. \nMany experts agree that the men and boys of the United States are not ok. By many measures they are falling behind and many of the impacts are less widely talked about. This session of Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series will seek to pull apart the term toxic masculinity and look instead at detoxing masculinity. Hamline Professor Ryan Jerome LeCount will talk about masculinity and its social expression\, particularly in the area of politics and social change in Minnesota and the United States. He will be joined by author Jeremy Norton\, who recently published Trauma Sponges\, a first-hand account of his experience working as an EMT in the emergency response sector\, and what it means for a male-dominated industry to be both full of bravura heroics and deal with intense trauma on a daily basis. \nWhat you can expect from this series: \n\nScholars\, experts\, community members\, and authors will share what the landscape looks like nationally and in Minnesota\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.		\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions as well as exploring ways to effect change and take action.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or all three sessions. Each session will take place virtually; a zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the session.  \nEducators can receive CEU’s for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/gender-and-sexuality-session-three/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Online,Online,Professional Development,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
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SUMMARY:St. Paul & Online - Minnesota Writers Series: Through the Banks of the Red Cedar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the February 2024 edition of the Minnesota Writers Series as we welcome multidisciplinary artist\, Maya Washington\, who will discuss her documentary film\, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar\,” and memoir\, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar: My Father and the Team that Changed the Game.” Through film clips\, book readings\, and conversation\, Maya will highlight her bond with and appreciation for her father\, Gene Washington\, a celebrated professional athlete who came of age during the peak of the civil rights movement. Maya will be joined by noted author and educator\, Dr. Artika Tyner\, who will moderate the discussion.  \nMaya Washington will be available for book signing and conversation after the event. “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar: My Father and the Team that Changed the Game\,” will be available for purchase at the event.  \nAbout the Book\n“Through the Banks of the Red Cedar” follows Maya Washington’s path towards understanding the legacy of her father\, Gene Washington. Maya retraces her father’s journey from the segregated south to Michigan State University during the peak of the Civil Rights Movement and his journey as a groundbreaking NFL player after the 1967 draft. Through the memoir\, Maya reflects on the influence her father’s childhood had on her upbringing\, the emotional bond of teammates and friends\, and the deepened connection she has to her family and football.       \nAbout the Author\nMaya Washington is an award-winning\, multi-hyphenate artist: writer\, poet\, director\, narrative and documentary filmmaker (writer/director/producer)\, actress\, creative director\, visualist (photography)\, and arts educator. Her background\, on stage/camera and behind the scenes\, has given her the opportunity to work on everything from public art\, live theatre\, commercials and print ads\, to web series\, films and television. Maya received a BA in Dramatic Arts from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. As a writer\, Maya’s poetry and prose have been featured in a number of literary journals and notable anthologies including “The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 2 : Black Girl Magic” (Haymarket Books 2018)\, “Nothing To Lose But Our Chains: Black Voices on Activism\, Resistance and Love” (Justice Matters Press\, 2018)\, and “The Beiging of America: Personal Narratives About Being Mixed Race in the Twenty-First Century” (2Leaf Press\, 2017). Additionally\, Maya received a Pushcart nomination from The Under Review literary journal for her poetry inspired by the historic MLK Tennis Buffs of St. Paul’s Rondo neighborhood. She is the editor of “White Space Poetry Anthology” featuring the work of deaf and hearing poets as a companion to her award-winning short film starring Ryan Lane\, “White Space.” Her award-winning film\, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar\,” about her father Vikings Legend Gene Washington and the desegregation of college football aired on the Big Ten Network and is currently available on PBS platforms. Her memoir\, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar: My Father and the Team that Changed the Game\,” is an Amazon Editor’s pick for Best History\, and was a 2023 Finalist for the Minnesota Book Award. As a freelance tv and film director\, Maya has directed episodes of the Fox series “The Killer Next Door\,” History Channel’s “I Was There\,” and the PBS Kids series “Black SciGirls.”  \nBesides being her first memoir\, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar: My Father and the Team that Changed the Game” is also a documentary\, “Through the Banks of the Red Cedar\,” directed\, produced\, and written by Maya. The documentary is available on PBS platforms including PBS Documentaries Channel through Amazon Prime\, Comcast\, and iTunes. The film has been shown at community screenings and film festivals across the country. A curriculum for communities and educators is available at throughthebanksoftheredcedar.com.    \nAbout the Moderator\nAdvocate\, attorney\, author\, and educator Dr. Artika Tyner is committed to creating a more inclusive and racially and economically just world. She received her BA from Hamline University and her JD\, Master of Public Policy\, and EdD from the University of St. Thomas. A prolific author\, Dr. Tyner has written books for children and adults promoting literacy\, cultural awareness\, and leadership development. She is the founder and director of the nonprofit Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.  \nRegistration\nThis free event will be in-person with an option to attend virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Captioning will be available for those attending virtually. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nAttend In-Person \nAttend Online
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/through-the-banks-of-the-red-cedar/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Online,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20240207T213124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213319Z
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SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Understand Native Minnesota Educator Academy
DESCRIPTION:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14\, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings. They are intended for educators in Minnesota and will feature Native American authors\, artists\, and education experts. Continuing Education credits for teachers and administrators will be offered. \nThese events will be held at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake\, Minnesota. Attendance is free of charge and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Each event is limited to 300 participants. These are the final Educator Academy events to be offered by the SMSC’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be presenting on Teaching American Indian Content to All\, as well as tabling. If you plan to attend\, please come by and say hello! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: info@understandnativemn.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/understand-native-minnesota-feb/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20231220T202246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T202246Z
UID:10000336-1708452000-1708459200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online - Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Session 2: Transgender Justice\nIssues related to gender and sexuality continue to be paramount in many areas\, including politics\, law\, health care\, parenting\, identity\, and social justice. In this three-part discussion series\, we will consider how gender and sexuality are refracted\, or how their meaning and social expression are changing and moving as we think through the topics of book bans\, transgender rights\, and masculinity. \nIn this session of Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series\, our speakers will help to set the stage on the current landscape of transgender rights and issues nationally\, and what is happening specifically within Minnesota. Brittany Stewart from Gender Justice\, a Minnesota based organization advancing gender equity through the law\, will be joined by Máel Embser-Herbert\, professor emeritus\, U.S. Army Veteran and an editor of With Honor and Integrity: Transgender Troops in Their Own Words\, which shares personal stories from transgender people fighting for their right to serve in the U.S. military. \nWhat you can expect from this series: \n\nScholars\, experts\, community members\, and authors will share what the landscape looks like nationally and in Minnesota\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.		\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions as well as exploring ways to effect change and take action.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or all three sessions. Each session will take place virtually; a zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the session.  \nEducators can receive CEU’s for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/gender-sexuality-session-two/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Online,Online,Professional Development,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20231220T202205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T224407Z
UID:10000335-1707847200-1707854400@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online - Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Book Bans and the Freedom to Read\nIssues related to gender and sexuality continue to be paramount in many areas\, including politics\, law\, health care\, parenting\, identity\, and social justice. In this three-part discussion series\, we will consider how gender and sexuality are refracted\, or how their meaning and social expression are changing and moving as we think through the topics of book bans\, transgender rights\, and masculinity. \nBooks continue to be banned or challenged across the nation\, and Minnesota is not exempt in that respect. Book bans have risen by a third over the past year in public schools\, and many of these bans are targeting LGBTQ+ characters\, themes\, and intersectional identities. This session of Refraction: A Gender and Sexuality Discussion Series will examine the controversy over sexuality and book bans and provide an opportunity to hear directly from authors whose work has been challenged. Quatrefoil Library\, a library and queer gathering space in the Twin Cities\, will be in conversation with J.J. Austrian\, author of Worm Loves Worm\, Trung Le Nguyen\, author of The Magic Fish\, and Junauda Petrus\, author of The Stars and the Blackness Between Them. \nWhat you can expect from this series: \n\nScholars\, experts\, community members\, and authors will share what the landscape looks like nationally and in Minnesota\, as well as talk about their personal experiences and perspectives.		\nEach session will have a resource list of articles\, books\, and organizations to help you gain a deeper understanding of the issues at hand.\nEngage in small and large group discussions as well as exploring ways to effect change and take action.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration is required. There is no cost to attend; sign up for one or all three sessions. Each session will take place virtually; a zoom link will be sent closer to the date of the session.  \nEducators can receive CEU’s for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/gender-sexuality-session-one/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Online,Online,Professional Development,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20240104T165814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T195921Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Black Joy
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to host\, “Feeding Our Souls\, the Essence of Cultural Joy\,” food series. Food has always played a pivotal role in shaping our identities and communities. It binds families\, showcases heritage\, and promotes understanding. Our program delves into this unique intersection of food and culture\, inviting participants to explore the rich narratives behind every dish. Join us at the Minnesota Humanities Center\, where beloved local chefs and cooks will showcase dishes that speak about their cultural backgrounds. Through interactive “taste circles” attendees will be encouraged to share their own memories and traditions related to food\, further enriching a collective experience. \nOur first event in recognition of Black History Month is Feeding Our Souls\, the Essence of Black Joy. Participants will engage in the cultural richness of food\, music\, and historical research that defines the essence of Black joy.  \nFeatured Chef – Chef Gerard Klass’ culinary expertise is inspired by the richness of his Caribbean and African American heritage. Prior to co-founding Soul Bowl with his wife Brittney\, he had over 10 years of experience at Kaskaid Hospitality as Executive Chef where he opened new restaurant concepts in the South\, East Coast and Midwest. Soul Bowl has been featured in a number of local\, regional and national publications and was awarded one of the top 50 restaurants in Minnesota by Minneapolis Saint Paul Magazine two years in a row. \nFood Commentary – Steven Montomery is a social studies/ethnic studies content lead for the Minneapolis Public Schools and designed lessons for educators with a creative approach to teaching the richness and history of Black cuisine. Steven’s family upbringing influenced his interest in food stories that led to his passion for finding ways to inspire students to expand their own pride\, self-identity and confidence in themselves. \nSpecial Performance – Ginger Commodore is a singer\, songwriter\, & actress. She performs jazz\, blues\, rhythm and blues\, contemporary\, and gospel music and regularly appears at local club venues The Dakota Jazz Club & Crooners Supper Club. Ginger is also currently a Teaching Artist with the Vocal Essence Witness Program. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-black-joy/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Feeding Our Souls,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20231117T195323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T165159Z
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SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival - Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members 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. Participants 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. \nPlease note: This event will 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-bdote-february/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20240124T223721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T223721Z
UID:10000349-1706810400-1706819400@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis and Online - Westminster Town Hall Forum: Our Hidden Conversations
DESCRIPTION:In her brand-new book\, Peabody Award–winning journalist and Minneapolis native Michele Norris offers a transformative dialogue on race and identity in America\, unearthed through her decade-long work at The Race Card Project. \nMore than half-a-million stories have been submitted. The results\, collected in this new book\, are shocking in their depth and candor\, spanning the full spectrum of race\, ethnicity\, identity\, and class. \nAt this first-of-its kind Forum\, a cast of diverse readers will help bring a collection of those stories to the stage. Following this dramatic reading\, Ms. Norris will sit down for an in-depth conversation about her work with the Race Card Project. She’ll discuss how even during times of great division\, honesty\, grace\, and a willing ear can provide a bridge toward empathy and maybe even understanding. \nAbout Michele Norris\nMinneapolis native Michele Norris is one of America’s most trusted voices in journalism\, earning several honors over a long career\, including Peabody\, Emmy\, Dupont\, and Goldsmith awards. She is a columnist for The Washington Post Opinion Section\, the host of the Audible Original Podcast\, Your Mama’s Kitchen\, and from and from 2002 to 2012 she was a cohost of NPR’s All Things Considered. Norris is also the founding director of The Race Card Project\, a Peabody Award–winning narrative archive where people around the world share their reflections on identity—in just six words. Her first book\, The Grace of Silence\, was named one of the best books of the year by the San Francisco Chronicle\, The Christian Science Monitor\, and The Kansas City Star. Before joining NPR\, Norris spent almost ten years as a reporter for ABC News covering politics\, policy\, and the dynamics of social change. Early in her career\, she also worked as a staff writer for The Washington Post\, Chicago Tribune\, and the Los Angeles Times. \nLivestream\nThis event will be available via livestream on May 20 on the Westminster Town Hall Forum website and Facebook page. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all. \nThere is no ticketing or registration. Seating at Westminster is on a first-come\, first seated basis. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Music by T. Mychael Rambo at 5:30 p.m. Forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/our-hidden-conversations/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 1200 Marquette Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Online,Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20240117T200104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T200239Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Symposium on Voting Rights: Our Past\, Our Present\, Our Future
DESCRIPTION:Please join FairVote Minnesota\, the University of St. Thomas Racial Justice Initiative\, Macalester College\, the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs\, and the African American Leadership Forum for a groundbreaking Symposium on Voting Rights: Our Past\, Our Present\, Our Future at the University of St. Thomas Anderson Student Center\, Woulfe Hall\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St Paul on Thursday\, Feb. 1\, 8:30 am-12:30 pm\, followed by a reception. \nThe symposium will convene a diverse and influential gathering of voting rights academics\, thought leaders\, students\, community members\, and political figures to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about the evolution of voting rights in Minnesota. We will tackle the challenges our democracy currently faces and explore critical reforms like ranked choice voting\, campaign finance\, redistricting\, countering disinformation\, and democratic participation\, among others––and work together to build a more representative and inclusive future for our state and our country. MHC’s CEO\, Kevin Lindsey\, will moderate the panel entitled “Democracy Under Threat: Rise of Extremism.” There will be plenty of opportunity for Q&A throughout the morning and mingling with fellow participants at the reception.  \nPanels will cover the evolution of voting rights and democratic participation\, threats to our democracy\, and the future of democracy reform in Minnesota and the country. Confirmed speakers and panelists include: Gov. Tim Walz\, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan\, Secretary of State Steve Simon\, Attorney General Keith Ellison\, former Secretary of State Mark Ritchie\, University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer\, St. Thomas Professor Yoruhu Williams\, Humphrey School Dean Nisha Botchwey\, Harvard Professor Danielle Allen\, Stanford Professor Larry Diamond\, MN House Majority Whip Athena Hollins\,  Rep. Cedrick Frazier\, Rep. Esther Agbaje\, and Rep. Emma Greenman.   \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Registration conducted by FairVote Minnesota. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/symposium-on-voting-rights/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, Woulfe Hall\, UST\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20231117T194628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T165135Z
UID:10000395-1706446800-1706454000@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival - Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members 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. Participants 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. \nPlease note: This event will 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-bdote-january/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20231219T161526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T144502Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul & Online - Minnesota Writers Series: A Council of Dolls
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Writers Series begins 2024 by welcoming Mona Susan Power\, author of “A Council of Dolls” (Mariner Books\, 2023). The acclaimed author will read excerpts from her recently published book\, which will inspire conversation with the event moderator\, Sheila O’Connor. Join Mona and Sheila as they discuss topics from the brutal impacts of generational trauma and systemic racism to the healing powers of love\, family\, and hope. This event is presented in partnership with The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition\, which works to understand and address the ongoing trauma created by U.S. Indian boarding school policies. \nMona Susan Power will be available for book signing and conversation after the event. “A Council of Dolls” will be available for purchase at the event\, courtesy of Birchbark Books. You may also purchase the book online. \nAbout the Book\nFrom the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people\, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools\, “A Council of Dolls” is the story of three generations of Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta women\, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried. Gorgeous\, quietly devastating\, and ultimately hopeful\, the novel shines a light on the echoing damage wrought by the boarding school system and the historical massacres of Indigenous people. \nAbout the author\nMona Susan Power is the author of four books of fiction and has written short stories and essays that have appeared in publications and anthologies such as The Atlantic\, The Paris Review\, Ploughshares\, and Granta. She received a bachelor’s degree and JD from Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her first novel\, “The Grass Dancer\,” was published in 1994. \nMona is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta). She was born and raised in Chicago and now lives in Minneapolis. \nAbout the moderator\nAuthor Sheila O’Connor has written six novels and her short stories\, poems\, and essays have been featured in The New York Times\, Minnesota Monthly\, and Bellingham Review\, among other publications. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a professor emeritus at Hamline University. Her most recent novel\, “Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments\, Facts\, and Fictions\,” won the 2020 Minnesota Book Award (Novel & Short Story). \nRegistration\nThis free event will be in person with an option to attend virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Captioning will be available for those attending virtually.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/council-of-dolls/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Online,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20231109T210002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T131603Z
UID:10000389-1701972000-1701979200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul & Online - Minnesota Writers Series: Trauma Sponges
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Writers Series welcomes Jeremy Norton\, author of “Trauma Sponges: Dispatches from the Scarred Heart of Emergency Response” for a hybrid in-person and virtual event. Norton will use excerpts from his new book\, published by University of Minnesota Press\, to spark conversations with his co-panelists\, Jeanelle Austin from the George Floyd Global Memorial\, and attorney and police-reform activist Abigail Cerra. The three will explore topics ranging from racial inequality to mental health to toxic masculinity for a conversation titled\, “Witness and Testify: Towards a More Just Community.” \nThe Minnesota Writers Series is thankful for partners doing similarly aligned work supporting a diversity of Minnesota voices\, like our community partner for this event\, the MN Black Authors Expo: Leading\, promoting and showcasing MN Black Authors. \nAbout the book:\nIn this remarkable memoir\, Jeremy Norton marshals twenty-two years of professional experience to offer\, with compassion and critique\, an extraordinary portrayal of emergency responders. Trauma Sponges captures in arresting detail the personal and social toll the job exacts\, as well as the unique perspective afforded by sustained direct encounters with the sick\, the dying\, and the dead. \n“While many bear witness to injustice and decide that silence best serves their privilege\, some use their privilege to dismantle the inequities that created the disparities in the first place. Jeremy Norton is the latter.”\n—Dr. Michele Harper\, author of The Beauty in Breaking \nAbout the author:\nJeremy Norton has been a firefighter/EMT with the Minneapolis Fire Department since 2000; he was promoted to captain in 2007 and heads Station 17 in south Minneapolis. Born and raised in Washington\, D.C.\, he received a bachelor’s degree from Tufts University and a master’s degree in creative writing from Boston University. After teaching high school in Chattanooga\, Tennessee\, Norton moved to Minneapolis\, where he taught creative writing at the Loft Literary Center before joining the MFD. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mn-writers-series-trauma-sponges/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Online,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230706T175442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T194417Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle: Tea Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognizes the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our fourth offering as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nDuring these historical and current challenges\, we will come together to share stories\, embrace our differences\, and support each other along the way. Reflecting on previous offerings\, we will highlight the impact and discoveries made during previous gatherings as well as hold space for new stories.  As we sip on teas and food from around the world\, we will embark on a journey with cultural wellness professionals who will unveil their unique strategies for achieving balance and inner peace. Participation in past offerings is not required. \nPresenters\nWendy Goldberg is an adjunct professor in the religion department at Augsburg University and teaches first and seventh grades at the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. Prior to these positions Wendy was the Director of Spiritual Engagement at Shir Tikvah Congregation in Minneapolis. Educated at Brandeis University\, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America\, and at Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies\, Wendy’s vocation is doing interfaith work and bringing a social and racial justice lens to all of her endeavors. \nIn 2022\, Malika Dahir joined RISE as the new Executive Director. She also started a story-time program at her local co-op so that Muslim youth could see themselves represented positively and expanded this initiative to libraries throughout the county. She served as Executive Director at Pearls of Hope supporting young Muslims in becoming more confident\, compassionate citizens of their communities through the power of mentorship. \nPamela Zeller is first generation born in the U.S. on her father’s side and is proud of her Mestiza ethnicity and culture she has over thirty-five years of nonprofit management and development experience. She shares this experience with other organizations through her nonprofit management company\, Zeller Solutions. Her experience in all facets of nonprofit work\, direct service provider\, program developer\, fundraiser\, financial manager\, strategic planner\, facilitator\, informs her work with WISE and other nonprofits. \nBorn and raised in North Minneapolis into an Afrocentric family\, Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan was taught to serve at a young age. She founded Vegan By Nature which has served over 1\,000 free vegan meals in 2020 and is continuing to expand its reach. As an entrepreneur\, she continues to work as a Vegan Chef\, Poet\, and Educator with the goal of helping to “Heal the Hood” with food and art. \nLupe Castillo (She/Her) creator of HeartSpeaks: Voices of Cultura Healing & Writing Circles is a proclaimed XicanaIndia from the Southern lands. Lupe is a Poet\, whose recent written work is documented in the Northside Green “Our Urban Canopy” Art/Coloring Book\, published in June\, 2023 and featured at the 2023 State Fair. As a Culture Bearer\, HeartSpeaks provides activated radical collaborations in writing and spoken word artistry. Lupe is also a co-founding member of Palabristas\, a Spoken Word LatineCollective. Lupe is deepening her work as an Artist by partnering with other BIPOC & LatineArtist Collectives in the Twin Cities and beyond. She facilitates community gatherings and offers writing guidance where participants write about their connections to home\, family\, significant others\, spirituality\, Indigenous Identities\, Murals and Cultural Arts. \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 early with the promo code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-story-circle-tea-celebration/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230831T204229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T131552Z
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SUMMARY:Red Wing - Minnesota Writers Series: Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road to Title IX
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Writers Series welcomes Sheri Brenden\, author of “Break Point: Two Minnesota Athletes and the Road to Title IX” in a conversation with her sister\, Peg Brenden\, one of the St. Cloud student athletes behind the groundbreaking 1972 federal court case that took on the unequal system of school athletics nationwide. The event will take place in coordination with our partners at Anderson Center at Tower View\, as part of their Books in the Barn series. \nBooks will be available for purchase and signing following the reading\, courtesy of Fair Trade Books.  \nRegistration is required for this in-person event in Red Wing. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/break-point-title-ix/
LOCATION:Anderson Center at Tower View\, 163 Tower View Drive\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230907T205615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231110T153355Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Passport to the Humanities
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for Passport to the Humanities — a captivating journey of discovery through Minnesota’s unique cultures. Fully embrace our diverse cultural heritage\, explore the depths of our history\, and help us set a course for a brighter and more just Minnesota.  \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nIf you would like to attend Passport to the Humanities on November 10th\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/passport-through-the-humanities/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Event Centers – The Grand 1858\, 212 2nd Street Southeast\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Mayers":MAILTO:ann@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230907T205641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T195025Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Passport to the Humanities + VIP Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for Passport to the Humanities — a captivating journey of discovery through Minnesota’s unique cultures. Fully embrace our diverse cultural heritage\, explore the depths of our history\, and help us set a course for a brighter and more just Minnesota.    \nVIP admission includes a pre-reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and program and entertainment from 5:30-8:30  p.m.   \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED \nIf you would like to attend Passport to the Humanities on November 10th\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/vip-passport-to-the-humanities/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Event Centers – The Grand 1858\, 212 2nd Street Southeast\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Mayers":MAILTO:ann@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231104T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230906T193334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T175709Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Sparks! Book Discussion and Open Mic with Minnesota’s Poet Laureate\, Gwen Nell Westerman
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a two-part event\, a book launch of Minnesota Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman’s new collection\, “Songs\, Blood Deep”\, followed by an Open Mic! Poet and author Heid Erdrich will engage Gwen in conversation about her new collection\, and what the role of the Poet Laureate has meant for her. Their discussion will be followed by an all-ages Open Mic emceed by former St. Paul Youth Poet Laureate\, Chavah Gabrielle. Hear Gwen\, Heid\, and Chavah read some of their work\, and then take the stage yourself to read or perform!  \nBooks will be available for purchase and signing after the Open Mic. This event is free\, however registration is required; a light dinner will be provided. If you would like to read a poem during the open mic\, email Corey China at corey@mnhum.org to be added to the program! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nSOLD OUT – REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-sparks-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kid Friendly,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230911T212238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T171528Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – A Decade of Learning from Place: Bdote
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor and recognize ten years of Learning from Place: Bdote! We will pay tribute to the individuals who co-created this transformational experience with the Minnesota Humanities Center – Ramona Kitto Stately\, Ethan Neerdaels\, and Mona Smith – as well as reveal opportunities to continue the learning.  \nLearning from Place: Bdote started in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, following the creation of the Bdote Memory Map. The daylong immersive experience brings participants to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Centered in Dakota stories and cultural knowledge\, the program has become a highly requested experience that expands one’s knowledge and understanding. Since its inception\, Learning from Place: Bdote has been delivered 100 times\, reaching 3\,000 participants from across industry sectors. \nA light meal of Indigenous food will be shared.  \nRegistration\nSOLD OUT – REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/decade-of-bdote/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,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:20231022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231022T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T131227
CREATED:20230901T202914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T215939Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: Stories Of Hmong Women
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Minnesota Humanities Center collaborated with several institutions\, scholars\, and artists to host From Mountains to Lakes: Hmong Educational Forum.  The event provided meaningful insight to include Hmong diaspora\, health disparities\, the importance of data disaggregation\, identity and intersectionality. Videos of these presentations are available to view online. \n Watch Now     \nThis year\, Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to collaborate with Hmong Women Achieving Together to host From Mountains to Lakes: Stories of Hmong Women.  Our first event is aimed at recognizing the perseverance and contributions of Hmong women in Minnesota since arriving to the US nearly 50 years ago.  Following the gathering\, there will be several intergenerational listening groups to identify stories and themes that are critical for community growth and on-going resiliency.  Learnings from this project will be shared publicly in 2024. \nRegistration\nHmong women are encouraged to participate.  \nA small number of spots are available for Non-Hmong women participants who would like to experience the gathering for community building learning purposes.  Please contact MayKao Fredericks at maykao@mnhum.org. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/from-mountains-to-lakes/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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