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SUMMARY:Ortonville - 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: Big Stone Arts Council \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/ortonville-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Ortonville High School\, 200 Trojan Dr\, Ortonville\, MN\, 56278\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,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:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T170000
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SUMMARY:Ortonville - Spring Expo and Water Bar
DESCRIPTION:Visit the nationally acclaimed We Are Water MN traveling exhibit in the Ortonville High School Commons! Then head downstairs to the Spring Expo (formerly Sports and Leisure Show)\, where you can chat with local exhibit hosts\, get your well water tested for nitrates\, and refresh yourself at the Water Bar (where “water is all we have”). \nHost Partner: Big Stone Arts Council \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/ortonville-spring-expo-and-water-bar/
LOCATION:Ortonville High School\, 200 Trojan Dr\, Ortonville\, MN\, 56278\, 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:20250317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125803
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SUMMARY:Erskine - National History Day Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society\, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators. Hosted by the Northwest Service Cooperative\, this session will spotlight Minnesota’s Indigenous communities\, featuring an update from the Minnesota Department of Education on the recently passed Indigenous Education for All legislation\, a presentation from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on the history and legacy of residential boarding schools\, an introduction to National History Day by the Minnesota Historical Society\, and a curated overview of high-quality educator resources. Educators will gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor\, respect\, and cultural sensitivity. \nEducators will receive 4.5 clock hours and a $75 stipend following their participation in the workshop. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/erskine-national-history-day-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Garden Valley Technologies\, 206 Vance Ave. S.\, Erskine\, 56535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T223424Z
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SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Teaching American Indian Content to All - MIEA Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center at the 41st Annual Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) Conference on Thursday\, March 20! MHC will be presenting the session “Teaching American Indian Content to All” from 9:15–10:15 and tabling in the vendor area throughout the day. Stop by our table to view MHC’s educator resources and learn more about our work with educators. \nPlease Note: The full MIEA Conference runs from March 18-21. Registration and payment through MIEA for the full conference are required to attend. \nLearn More \nAbout MIEA\nThe primary goal of MIEA is to create and uphold a robust communication network while fostering quality education and unity among American Indians. This objective serves to ensure the continuous flow of information and heightened awareness regarding both local and statewide educational endeavors. Specifically\, MIEA is dedicated to persistent awareness and proactive efforts that cater to the distinct educational and culturally specific needs of American Indian students across the state. Through these concerted actions\, MIEA aims to significantly contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of American Indian communities.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/teaching-american-indian-content-to-all-miea-conference/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250330T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125803
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T143507Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Headscarf Story Circle Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center often hosts Headscarf Story Circles – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Our Twin Cities community is pleased to announce that we will gather through shared connections 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. \nThe community event host is Julia Freeman\, Director of Community Engagement\, Voices for Racial Justice. \nLearn More About Headscarf Story Circles\nLearn more about Headscarf Story Circles program in this video produced by the Minnesota Humanities Center.\n  \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. For registration questions\, please contact Julia Freeman at freeman@voicesforracialjustice.org. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-headscarf-story-circle-gathering/
LOCATION:The Legends Apartments Great Room\, 3700 Huset Pkwy\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Free,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Freeman":MAILTO:freeman@voicesforracialjustice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Resistance\, Voice\, and Verse: A Latino Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Poetry Month celebration of Latino poetry at the Rochester Public Library! This engaging event will feature readings of powerful poems\, and opportunities for discussion and reflection. Students from Rochester Public Schools will read poems from the recently released anthology\, “Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology” as well as their original work\, and the event will be emceed by City of Rochester Poet Laureate\, Jean Prokott. \nAttendees will have a chance to win a copy of “Latino Poetry: Library of America Anthology” – come celebrate the rich tradition of Latino poetry\, connect with fellow poetry lovers\, and share in the beauty of language and storytelling. Free to attend\, light refreshments provided. All are welcome! \nLatino Poetry: Places We Call Home is a major public humanities initiative\, planned for 2024–25\, that celebrates and explores the multifaceted legacy of Latino poetry. It is directed by Library of America and funded with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Emerson Collective. \nLatino Poetry: Places We Call Home es una iniciativa de gran alcance en el campo de las humanidades públicas que celebra el legado multifacético de la poesía latina. Esta iniciativa de realiza bajo el auspicio de Library of America con el generoso financiamiento del Fondo Nacional para las Humanidades y Emerson Collective.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-resistance-voice-and-verse-a-latino-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:Rochester Public Library\, 101 2nd St SE\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125803
CREATED:20250306T170810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T204347Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Cultivating Cultural Understanding: Dakota & Ojibwe Educator Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session highlighting the Minnesota Humanities Center’s impactful work supporting educators across the state. Learn about the meaningful Dakota and Ojibwe resources available to help teachers and schools deepen cultural understanding in the classroom. Participants will also explore a standards-aligned lesson focused on the “Why Treaties Matter” initiative\, offering valuable insights for integrating Indigenous perspectives into teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and bring these important narratives into your classroom\, school\, and district! \nThis session will be hosted by Resource Training & Solutions\, one of nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-cultivating-cultural-understanding-dakota-ojibwe-educator-resources/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-cultivating-cultural-understanding-dakota-ojibwe-educator-resources/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T201500
DTSTAMP:20260407T125803
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SUMMARY:Online - Let’s Animate! Poetry Craft Talk and Workshop with Heid E. Erdrich
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging and interactive online poetry craft talk and workshop! Featuring her most recent collection\, “Verb Animate\,” this workshop will be led by esteemed writer and the first poet laureate of the City of Minneapolis\, Heid E. Erdrich. \nIn this session\, participants will dip into creative activities using poems and prompts from “Verb Animate.” Heid will also read poems from this collection and share more about its creation; each poem included arose from a collaborative act with another poet or artist. Whether you are a seasoned poet or just beginning\, don’t miss this opportunity to write and learn more about community centered\, collaborative poetry. \nAbout the Poet\nHeid E. Erdrich is the author of a dozen books in both poetry and prose. She grew up in North Dakota and is Ojibwe\, enrolled at Turtle Mountain. She curates art exhibits\, teaches\, researches\, and collaborates with other artists. In 2024\, Heid served as the Inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate. She is the 2025 James Welch Visiting Writer at University of Montana Missoula. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Trio House Press\, publisher of “Verb Animate” and the Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, which engages visitors and the community with great art inspired by water; don’t miss the opportunity to see their current exhibit “Once Upon A Shore\,” curated by Heid E. Erdrich. \nRegistration\nRegistration cost includes a copy of “Verb Animate.” Please register by April 9\, 2025 to allow time to mail a book to you — you won’t want to miss this great opportunity! By registering you’ll also have a chance to receive two (2) complimentary admission tickets to the MN Marine Art Museum\, compliments of Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Drawing for the tickets will take place during the workshop. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-lets-animate-poetry-craft-talk-and-workshop-with-heid-e-erdrich/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-lets-animate-poetry-craft-talk-and-workshop-with-heid-e-erdrich/
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Online,Public Programming,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T150000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Many Fronts: Poetry and Memorials at the Capitol Mall
DESCRIPTION:Many Fronts: Poetry and Memorials at the Capitol Mall provides participants an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and perspectives of service members\, Veterans\, and civilians in how we understand the nature of military conflicts\, and how the public remembers and interprets the experience of war and service through memorials\, monuments\, and ekphrastic poetry. The program will include an interactive writing activity and participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences. Facilitators will guide participants through the writing activity and there will be time for group discussion about monuments and memorials on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall. \nParticipants will meet in the Veterans Service Building and then walk to the Lower Capitol Mall\, where most of the program will occur. Most of this event will take place outdoors\, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather\, the program will be conducted indoors at the Veterans Service Building. \nAbout the Facilitators\nJessi M. Atherton is a mother\, healer\, Veteran\, poet\, lover of scrabble and charcuterie. Her writing touches on lived experiences and themes of motherhood\, military\, mental health\, grief\, healing\, and humanity. Jessi is a Minnesota Humanities Center 2019 Veterans Voices awardee\, a member and facilitator of Warrior Writers\, a board member of the League of Minnesota Poets\, and the Minnesota Assistant Counsel for Veterans. She is a 2023 Pat Tillman Scholar and US Army Veteran who served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jessi’s work has been published throughout the years with Nodin Press\, The Cuddy Foundation\, Iliad Press\, McGregor Publishing\, the International Library of Poetry\, and Middle West Press. Her first full collection\, “The Time War Takes\,” came out in April 2023 and received honorable mention in Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole Inaugural Biennial Award for Distinguished Book in Veterans Studies\, 2024 and made Community of Literary Magazines and Presses must read for Women’s History Month\, 2024. Jessi is the mom to three amazing daughters\, a mental health nurse\, and recently graduated as a Psychiatric Mental Health nurse practitioner. \nPaul Van Dyke holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. He is an Army Infantry Veteran of Iraq\, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. His work has appeared in journals such as Water-Stone Review\, Upstreet\, Hippocampus\, O-Dark-Thirty\, “War\, Literature & the Arts\,” and Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors. Paul is the founder and lead instructor of Veterans Telling Stories\, an arts nonprofit which teaches free creative writing courses to Veterans and their family members. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Veterans Telling Stories – a Minnesota-based nonprofit dedicated to teaching creative writing to military Veterans and their family members – and Warrior Writers – a national nonprofit whose mission is to create a culture that articulates Veterans’ experiences\, build a collaborative community for artistic expression\, and bear witness to war and the full range of military experiences. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. K-12 educators can receive 2 clock hours for attending. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-many-fronts-poetry-and-memorials-at-the-capitol-mall/
LOCATION:Veterans Service Building\, 20 West 12th St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Professional Development,Public Programming,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125803
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Spring Metro Indian Education Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring Metro American Indian Education Gathering hosted at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served potluck style. A main dish will be provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly and bring a side dish or dessert to share! \nAgenda\n\nUpdate from MDE American Indian Education\nPresentation from Gimiwan Dustin Burnette – Executive Director\, Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network\nNetworking\n\nIf you have a topic you would like to add to the agenda please contact Robin Nelson at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a group of urban American Indian Educators that come together on a regular basis\, 2-3 times a year to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to people who can help navigate the rules and regulations governing American Indian Education programs. This group has been meeting since January 2013. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/spring-metro-indian-education-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125804
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Tarik Dobbs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Poetry Month event featuring poet Tarik Dobbs in conversation with Sagirah Shahid\, discussing Dobbs’ powerful collection\, “Nazar Boy.” This thought-provoking work explores themes of identity\, surveillance\, and the complexities of Arab American life through sharp\, evocative verse. \nFollowing the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session\, enjoy light refreshments\, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Copies of “Nazar Boy” will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nAbout the Author\nTarik Dobbs (b. 1997\, Dearborn\, MI) is a writer\, artist\, and Poetry Foundation Ruth Lilly & Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellow. Dobbs holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and an M.F.A. in art\, theory\, practice from Northwestern University. Dobbs is assistant professor of English in creative writing (poetry) at Southwest Minnesota State University. The debut poetry collections by Dobbs\, Nazar Boy (2024) and Dearbornistan (2026)\, are from Haymarket Books. \nAbout the Moderator\nSagirah Shahid is an African American Muslim poet\, editor\, arts administrator\, and performance artist from Minneapolis\, MN. She is a recipient of awards\, fellowship\, and residencies from the Loft Literary Center\, Minnesota Center for Book Arts\, Twin Cities Media Alliance\, Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art and Muslim Advocates\, Strive Publishing\, Wisdom Ways\, Nicollet Lanterns\, and 826 MSP. Sagirah’s prose and poetry have been published by Mizna\, The Drinking Gourd\, Insight News\, Winter Tangerine\, Pollen\, Blue Minaret\, Puerto Del Sol\, Paper Darts\, Juked\, Walker Art Center\, About Place Journal\, the Saint Paul Almanac\, and elsewhere. \nThis event is presented in partnership with New Arab American Theater Works\, a Minnesota based collective of SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) playwrights\, musicians\, and performing artists\, and is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to you. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-minnesota-writers-off-the-page-tarik-dobbs/
LOCATION:The Loft at Open Book\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125804
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T173908Z
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SUMMARY:Ely - We Are Water MN Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening night of the We Are Water MN exhibit at the Ely Area Community Hub by joining the Ely Folk School and Reflections Dance Company for this interactive performance! The exhibit will be open for guests to peruse and enjoy and will feature a “Water Bar” for folks to sample different drinking water from our area. After a brief introduction to the exhibit\, Reflections Dance Company will perform several dances that will be featured in their August summer showcase; Water 2.0. Dancers will then lead interested participants in a brief movement exercise in understanding how dancers emulate and understand the movement of water in their performances. \nHost Partner: Ely Folk School \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/ely-we-are-water-mn-opening-celebration/
LOCATION:Ely Area Community Hub\, 760 Miners Drive E\, Ely\, MN\, 55731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Public Programs,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:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T123000
DTSTAMP:20260407T125804
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SUMMARY:Northfield - Threads of Tanka: A Reading and Poetry Writing Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month this April with the Poet Laureate of Northfield\, Russ Paladin\, and the Minnesota Poet Laureate\, Gwen Nell Westerman! Russ and Gwen will come together for an interactive event that includes poetry readings\, a conversation on craft and inspiration\, and writing – with a focus on the poetic form of tanka. \nAs part of the event\, participants will have the chance to dive deeper into the art of tanka with a short\, guided writing activity—an opportunity to create your own verse\, no matter your level of experience. We’ll have also have light refreshments and each participant will receive a complimentary copy of “Songs\, Blood Deep” to take home. \nWhether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or simply curious about exploring this unique art form\, come celebrate the power of words with the laureates! \nAbout the Poets\nUnder his pen name Russ Paladin\, Russel Boyington has published work in The Brasilia Review\, DISTURBED Digest\, and Medusa’s Laugh Press. His novel SOUND OF DARKNESS was runner-up for the Joanna Catherine Scott Novel Excerpt Prize. When not slaving over one pencil sketch or another\, practicing piano\, or directing middle school or community theater\, he supervises the Before/After School Care program at Prairie Creek Community School. Northfield\, Minnesota\, located in the Upper Mississppi River Valley\, has been his home for 10 years. Russel is the current Northfield Poet Laureate. \nGwen Nell Westerman is a poet\, visual artist\, and scholar. Her roots are deep in the landscape of the tallgrass prairie and reveal themselves in her art and writing. She is an enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and her father’s family is from the Heipa District. Her mother’s family is from the Flint District of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Neither of her parents spoke English when they were sent as small children to boarding schools in Oklahoma and South Dakota. Singing and writing for as long as she can remember\, Gwen understands from experience the important ways language and the land shape who we are. She was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Minnesota by Governor Tim Walz in 2021. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend\, however registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited so register soon! \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/northfield-threads-of-tanka-a-reading-and-poetry-writing-event/
LOCATION:Northfield Public Library\, 210 Washington St\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Health & Humanities: UST-Third Annual Whole Person Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to participate in the Third Annual Whole Person Health Summit at the University of St. Thomas.  This is a continuation of our collaboration with UST Morrison Family College of Health in examining health care through the humanities. \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. Sessions include “Navigating today’s uncertainties: Ensuring access to culturally responsive services.”  \nRegistration\nRegistration and logistics are managed through University of St. Thomas. All 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/health-humanities-ust-third-annual-whole-person-health-summit/
LOCATION:Anderson Student Center\, Woulfe Hall\, UST\, 2115 Summit Ave\, St. Paul\, 55105\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Ferris":MAILTO:wholepersonhealth@stthomas.edu
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