BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Humanities Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230215T143745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141055Z UID:10000287-1690455600-1690466400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: St. Paul's Little Africa DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to over 150\,000 Africans\, including the largest Somali population outside of Africa. Yet\, many people are not aware of the rich cultural traditions and assets African immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrancy of our state. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota’s East African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s Little Africa cultural corridor. This interactive\, in-person experience will include an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Sabrina’s Cafe & Deli\, a tour of several African-owned businesses\, and lunch at the Eritrean-owned Snelling Cafe. \nThis event is a collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nMembers of Minnesota’s African communities are welcome to register using promo code LITTLEAFRICA to waive the fee if they wish. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-st-paul-little-africa/ LOCATION:Snelling Cafe and Restaurant\, 638 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104 CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/event_lfp_st_paul_little_africa_2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230628T182118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T203804Z UID:10000371-1691240400-1691247600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota Writers Series: Rose McGee Children's Book Release DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with Minnesota Historical Society Press\, is pleased to host the launch of Rose McGee’s new children’s book\, “Can’t Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!” The author and the book’s illustrator\, Christopheraaron Deanes\, will read from the book and participate in a moderated discussion around themes related to food and family. Freddie Bell\, KMOJ radio personality and Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee\, will moderate the discussion. The author and illustrator will be available for a book signing and discussion at a reception following the event. Books will be available for purchase from Black Garnet Books. Part of the Minnesota Writers Series. \nAbout the Book\nIn Rose McGee’s charming picture book (3-7 age range)\, young Marie and Landon think that their grandmother\, “Mama\,” makes the best sweet potato pies ever. The twins sometimes wonder if there might be some magic involved. Neighbors dealing with bad news or struggling with loss stop by for a slice. Sharing the pies—their sweet aroma\, their familiar texture—in Mama’s warm home brings them comfort. The twins marvel at the neighbors’ transformation. Maybe\, the twins realize\, the magic isn’t in the pies. Maybe it’s in their mama. \nAbout the Author and Illustrator\nRose McGee’s touching story expands on her own work building community and relationships through her “baketivism” as the leader of the nonprofit Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. She is a well-known facilitator\, the playwright behind “Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story\,” one of Minnesota’s 50 Over 50\, and a 2019 Bush Fellow. Her work has been featured in the national PBS documentary\, “A Few Good Pie Places\,” and in the TEDx Talk\, “The Power of Pie.” \nChristopheraaron Deanes is an artist and educator working to build creative equitable spaces that support and engage communities. As an artist\, Christopheraaron is represented in local galleries and has created metal enamel sculptures as well as murals sited throughout the Twin Cities. As an educator\, he works in the administration offices at Fridley Public Schools and with communities of color around Minneapolis and St. Paul. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife\, Cara\, and five amazing children. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mn-writers-series-rose-mcgee-childrens-book-release/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_mn_writers_rose_mcgee.png ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T200000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230627T161412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141010Z UID:10000369-1691517600-1691524800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Critical Conversation: Healing Through Equitable Recovery and Redevelopment DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, when several buildings were destroyed in the uprising following George Floyd’s murder\, much has been happening at Minnehaha Avenue and East Lake Street as community organizations like Longfellow Rising\, local residents and business leaders\, and arts groups like Pangea World Theater plan for equitable redevelopment that centers the needs and visions of the neighborhood. Join Pangea’s Executive Director Meena Natarajan\, Artistic Co-Director Dipankar Mukherjee\, and other facilitators for this conversation about how our networks of mutuality working together can help to heal the traumas of 2020 to create an exciting\, equitable future for Minneapolis. \nLight meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with the 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival\, presented by Public Art Saint Paul. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-healing-through-equitable-recovery-and-redevelopment/ LOCATION:Moon Palace Books\, 3032 Minnehaha Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_critical_conversations_healing_equitable_recovery.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230615T182509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T182516Z UID:10000368-1692435600-1692460800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle: The Promise 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 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. \nWe kicked off the series by introducing women to each other through “Tea” followed by the “The Gift” where women exchanged symbolic items representing life lessons and personal power. Now we arrive at our third event “The Promise\,” a commitment to memorialize our story of who we are\, the lessons we’ve learned\, and how we can use our abilities and stories to support each other regardless of our differences. \nJoin us for a day-long retreat filled with cultural dancing and sharing\, food\, and many ways to memorialize the promise through writing\, comedy\, painting\, and creating a personal artifact. \nWe are honored to feature the talent and cultural knowledge of women leaders and artists from the following organizations: Africontigbo\, Amy A Jewelry\, FAWK (Funny Asian Women Kollective)\, Memorialize the Movement\, RISE (Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood of Empowerment)\, WISE (Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment)\, and Palabristas. \nA breakfast buffet will be available from 8:15 AM -9:00 AM . The program will begin at 9:00 AM. Lunch and workshop materials included. \nAgenda\n8:15 a.m. – Doors Open\n8:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n9:00 a.m. – Program Begins\n9:15 a.m. – Group Story Circle\n9:55 a.m. – Workshop Session I (Workshop 1A: Re-writing Our Personal Narrative\, Workshop 1B: The Specialness of Being: A Memoir Writing Workshop\, Workshop 1C: Personal Narrative Writing: Telling Our Stories)\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch\n12:45 p.m. – Workshop Session II (Workshop 2A: Reviving Forgotten Treasures\, Reviving Memories Through Jewelry\, Workshop 2B: Finding the Comedy In Your Life\, Workshop 2C: Paint to Express)\n2:50 p.m. – Group Story Circle\n3:25 p.m. – Rhythms of Africa\n4:00 p.m. – Closing \nIntergeneration participation is welcomed. \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 with the promo code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-story-circle-the-promise/ 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_headscarf_retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T180000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230707T141008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T132719Z UID:10000375-1694012400-1694023200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - National Read a Book Day DESCRIPTION:September 6 is National Read a Book Day. In celebration\, we invite book lovers of all ages to the lawn of the Minnesota Humanities Center for a read-in gathering. Bring the book of your choice\, a blanket or chair\, and join in celebration by reading in community. Extra blankets and books will be available for those without. Story Walks will also be located around the grounds for wandering young readers. Can’t make it? Celebrate wherever you happen to be by taking time out of your day to read. The event is free and open to all to join at their leisure as time allows. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/national-read-a-book-day/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/event_national_read_book_day.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T143000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20220420T183002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T202228Z UID:10000241-1694248200-1694269800@www.mnhum.org 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 general public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Indian Mounds Park in St. Paul. We will also be visiting Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required) and Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks and beverages. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nIndigenous people of this place have the longest relationship to the land. Because of the nature of this program and experience\, the fee is waived for indigenous participants. Contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org before registering. \nThis experience involves nearly 1.5 miles of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We do provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides and to support social distancing. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. We are no longer accepting registrations for the Waitlist. \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-september/ LOCATION:Indian Mounds Regional Park\, 10 Mounds Blvd\, St. Paul\, 55106 CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_lfp_bdote_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230612T195205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T195205Z UID:10000364-1694251800-1694275200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Encuentro: A Latine Poetry Gathering DESCRIPTION:This poetry encuentro will bring together Latine community members to engage in storytelling based on Latine literary traditions. We want to recognize the complex and inspiring stories of Minnesota’s Latine community and their contribution to Minnesota’s diverse and vibrant cultural heritage. Focusing on poetry as creative expression\, writers of all levels will produce\, break bread\, and perform together in a shared space. Join us for what will be a historic and memorable encuentro celebrating the written and spoken word! \nThis full-day gathering is being offered by Palabristas in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center. Poetry Encuentro hosts/facilitators: Marion Gomez\, Larry Lucio Jr.\, David Mendez\, Teresa Ortiz\, and Gabriela Spears-Rico. \nRegistration\nThis event is open to all Latine community members who want to write or who identify as writers. Registration is limited to 40 participants. \nContinental breakfast and lunch are included. \nYou are welcome to register using promo code COMMUNITY to waive the fee if you wish. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-encuentro-latine-poetry-gathering/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_latine_poetry_gathering.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230915 DTSTAMP:20260419T111114 CREATED:20230727T190517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T161824Z UID:10000377-1694476800-1694735999@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Birmingham\, AL – There IS a Balm in Gilead: Healing from the Events of 1963 National Conference DESCRIPTION:This year\, 2023\, the City of Birmingham commemorates sixty years since the Birmingham campaign for civil and human rights. As a part of the commemorative events\, The Historic Bethel Baptist Church of Birmingham\, Alabama\, is pleased to announce its conference on individual and community healing. \nThe conference theme is “There IS A Balm in Gilead: Healing From The Events of 1963.” The conference will take place September 12-14\, 2023 in Birmingham\, Alabama. What happened here in 1963 changed not only the city but inspired similar movements for human and civil rights across the nation and around the world. \nThose directly and indirectly involved in the Modern Civil Rights Movement were significantly affected by the events of the 1950s and 1960s. Survivors still express remorse and weep whenever they share what they experienced during that time. The goal of the conference is to open doors of communication that will help foster healing for those victims directly and indirectly as well as the community as we unpack a legacy of hurt and shame. It has been well documented that the physical\, emotional\, mental\, and intergenerational effects of trauma have lasting effects on individuals and communities. There IS A Balm in Gilead! \nThe There IS A Balm in Gilead Healing Conference is hosted by the Historic Bethel Baptist Church Community Restoration Fund\, The Minnesota Humanities Center\, and the Alabama Humanities Alliance. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/there-is-a-balm-in-gilead/ LOCATION:Sheraton Birmingham Hotel\, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35203\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/event_balm_gilead_conference.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR