Are you a young person (13-19 years of age) who writes poetry or aspires to start writing poetry? Do you want to connect with other youth writers? Then join us for the Poetry Sparks! Youth Writing Workshop with Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman, and former St. Paul Youth Poet Laureate, Chavah Gabrielle.
October is Veterans Voices Month in Minnesota. Veterans and civilians are invited to gather at Minnesota Humanities Center for a dinner and poetry reading honoring the experiences of those serving the U.S. military from the margins, including women, immigrants, LGBTQ individuals, Black, and American Indian service members among others.
MHC is proud to collaborate with Hmong Women Achieving Together to host From Mountains to Lakes: Stories of Hmong Women, an event recognizing the perseverance and contributions of Hmong women in Minnesota since arriving nearly 50 years ago.
2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Learning from Place: Bdote. Join us as we honor and recognize this important milestone and the individuals who co-created this transformational experience – Mona Smith, Ramona Kitto Stately, and Ethan Neerdaels.
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.
Join us for an evening of poetry, spoken word, and performance! Hosted by Minnesota Poet Laureate, Gwen Nell Westerman and former St. Paul Youth Poet Laureate, Chavah Gabrielle, this Open Mic event will feature readings and original poetry by emerging and aspiring poets ages 13-19.
Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for 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. VIP admission includes a pre-reception from 4:30-5:30 p.m.
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.
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 10th annual MELEd Fall Conference will be held November 17 and 18, 2023 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Educators come together to celebrate, share information, learn from and with each other, and network across Minnesota for ESL, Dual Language and Bilingual Education, and Migrant Education.
You and a guest are invited to join us for our Event Center’s annual open house! Bring your colleagues and friends and stop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to see our beautiful space and have lunch on us!
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 as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity.