Walker – Why Treaties Matter
"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations” explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota.
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Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School 301 4th Street, Walker, MN, United States
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St. Paul – The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks Film Screening
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks blows away the myths we learned about the “tired seamstress” who gave up her seat on the bus. The only thing she was tired of was injustice. Join us for a screening of The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks, featuring a discussion after the film moderated by Kevin Lindsey.
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St. Paul – Remembering – A Black Writers’ Retreat
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesRemembering - A Black Writers' Retreat centers around remembering as an act of joy that provides opportunities for healing and recovery in ways that forgetting does not.
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St. Paul – Minnesota Writers Series: Wild Things
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us on Trans Day of Visibility for a conversation with author Lynette Reini-Grandell, author of "Wild Things: A Trans Glam Punk Rock Love Story," in a deeply personal conversation with her trans spouse, Venus de Mars.
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St. Paul – Poetry Sparks!
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesIn celebration of National Poetry Month, join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman, at a poetry gathering just for poets. Hear about Gwen’s vision for poetry across the state, get connected to other poets, and let your creativity loose with some writing time.
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Pine River – We Are Water MN
Happy Dancing Turtle 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW, Ste 1, Pine River, MN, United StatesThe We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines three ways of knowing water: personal stories, historical content, and scientific information. Visitors can explore stories both local and statewide and share their own stories of water’s importance in their life.
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St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Asian Joy
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesJoin us as we commemorate Asian Cultural Heritage Month in May through food with award-winning Chef Ann Ahmed, owner of Lat14 and Khâluna Restaurants, and Ánh-Hoa Thị Nguyễn, cultural food artist, poet, community activist, and educator.
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St. Paul – Children’s Book Week Celebration
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesJoin the Minnesota Humanities Center for a celebration on the lawn honoring Children’s Book Week, with guest author readings, book art workshops, story walks, games, crafts, book sales, and special giveaways.
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St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle: The Gift
Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle - a series of four offerings that recognizes the strength and resiliency of women. Our second session is centered around "The Gift.” Participants are encouraged to bring an object symbolic of a gift they would like to share with the group such as a book representing a life lesson, a cloth representing strength, or a cultural piece representing a journey of resiliency.
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Online – True Tuesdays: Youth Voice in Decision-Making with Minnesota Youth Council (MYC)
OnlineDid you know that Minnesota youth are the only youth in the nation that have an official voice in legislation? Join us on May 16th to learn about the four key initiatives of the Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) and the work they have done this legislative session in pursuit of a just and equitable Minnesota.
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Minneapolis and Online – Westminster Town Hall Forum: Arc Toward Justice 2023
Westminster Presbyterian Church 1200 Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin renowned philosopher and social critic Dr. Cornel West and social impact strategist and professional disruptor Ifeoma Ike in Minneapolis in a collaborative event with our partners Westminster Town Hall Forum and Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. Minnesota Public Radio Host Angela Davis will serve as our moderator for the “ARC Toward Justice” event.
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Coleraine – Teaching American Indian Content to All
Greenway High School 308 Roosevelt Street, Coleraine, MN, United StatesEducators in the Coleraine area are invited to attend Teaching American Indian Content to All at Greenway High School — two days of multiple classes covering all teaching grade levels and subjects. CEUs are available for participating educators.
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