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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: St. Paul's West Side Mexican American Culture
DESCRIPTION:Photos courtesy of the Minnesota Latino Museum. \nDiscover the stories\, history\, and vibrant culture of St. Paul’s West Side\, the heart of Minnesota’s Latino community. This immersive experience focuses on The Flats and the Latino Cultural District\, a neighborhood shaped by generations of Mexican Americans\, and now home to the future Minnesota Latino Museum. \nMinnesota is home to more than 400\,000 residents of Mexican and Latino heritage\, two-thirds of whom trace their roots to Mexico. Since 2000\, Minnesota’s Latino population has grown by 288%\, contributing to the state’s cultural\, economic\, and civic life in countless ways. During this program\, participants will learn directly from Latino community members and leaders\, exploring the past\, present\, and future of this important neighborhood. \nThis Learning from Place experience is guided by Larry Lucio Sr.\, a long-time resident of St. Paul’s West Side\, and Larry Lucio Jr.\, a descendant of the West Side Flats. Larry Sr. brings a legacy of pioneering educational leadership and systems change\, while Larry Jr. engages the next generation through music\, poetry\, and the arts. Together\, they offer a compelling intergenerational perspective that bridges their community history and lived experiences on the West Side. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nHistorical overview of St. Paul’s West Side and future developments\nPersonal stories from West Side residents\nVisit to local businesses in the community\nSampling of Mexican cuisine\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the event. \nRegistration\nThis event begins at Neighborhood House in the Wellstone Center and participants will visit places of significance by bus and light walking. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-st-pauls-west-side-mexican-american-culture/
LOCATION:Neighborhood House/The Wellstone Center\, 179 Robie St E\, St. Paul\, 55107\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T183000
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SUMMARY:Online - The Poetics of Freedom Dreaming with Amanda Rosas
DESCRIPTION:In this online workshop for youth poets (ages 13-19)\, students will practice Freedom Dreaming. Freedom Dreaming brings us to a place where we can imagine the world we want to live in\, where our identities thrive\, where poetry can meet pain\, sacrifice\, joy and hope and always feel surrounded by courage and belonging. Where our words paint our portrait which in turn becomes a reflection of our world. \nThrough understanding and embracing Freedom Dreaming\, youth poets write into existence the worlds they wish to inhabit\, a world that believes in the fullness of story and the extravagant power of our individual and collective identities. Additionally\, we will explore poetic translanguaging as a unique and empowering technique to capture the magnitude of expression that exists in the many languages and cultures within us. \nPoets and poems we will study include: \n\nJake Skeets\, “America”\nRichard Blanco\, “One Today” (excerpts)\nJosé Olivarez “i loved the world so i married it”\nElizabeth Acevedo\, “Hair”\n\nAmanda Rosas is a mother\, veteran educator and Pushcart Prize Nominated poet. She draws spirit\, beauty\, strength and creativity from the Latina women in her family and from her husband and three young daughters. Originally from San Antonio\, TX\, Amanda writes to preserve and honor the memories and stories of her Mexican ancestors. Her poems have been published by the Latino Book Review\, CALYX\, among others\, and her personal narratives as an educator can be read online at Edsurge. Amanda lives in Golden Valley\, MN\, and loves running\, reading and watching Gilmore Girls with her three “Rorys.” \nThis workshop is part of Voices Forward\, a poetry and public humanities initiative for emerging youth poets (ages 13-19) from across Minnesota. Poets will explore the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes: Remembering Together\, Harmonizing Together\, Moving Together\, and Building Together. \nBy the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-the-poetics-of-freedom-dreaming-with-amanda-rosas/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-the-poetics-of-freedom-dreaming-with-amanda-rosas/
CATEGORIES:America 250,Books, Poetry, & Literature,Civic Renewal,Free,Voices Forward
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T143000
DTSTAMP:20260722T210032Z
CREATED:20260716T130635Z
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SUMMARY:North Mankato – Social Studies Standards Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:This two-day workshop series (July 29 and August 17\, 2026) is designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards for the 2026–27 school year. Participants will engage in a guided exploration of the revised standards\, including analysis of major content shifts\, vertical alignment across grade levels\, and implications for curriculum planning.\n‍\nThroughout the workshop\, teams will connect the updated standards to the C3 Framework\, deepening their understanding of high-quality instructional practices and identifying necessary instructional shifts to support student learning. \nK-12 educators will receive 5.5 clock hours for completion of each sessions.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-july/
LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mychi Nguyen":MAILTO:mychi@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T183000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - NUESTRO NORTE Community Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a public screening of NUESTRO NORTE in partnership with Landmark Center. \nNUESTRO NORTE is a cinematic portrait of five community leaders from across metro and greater Minnesota\, their lived stories interwoven with symbolic fiction scenes and original musical performances. More than a documentary\, the film seeks to offer a collective vision\, celebrating Latine leadership while reflecting on history\, diversity\, community investment\, innovation\, and the strength of intergenerational ties. \nThe evening will feature a screening of NUESTRO NORTE\, followed by a panel reflection\, and special recognition of Minnesota’s deep Latine history and roots. \nWe are especially proud to present the film at the F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium in Landmark Center\, which also served as the backdrop for a scene in the film. \nEvent Schedule\n6:30 p.m. – Doors Open\n7:00 p.m. – Program Begins\n8:30 p.m. – Program Concludes \n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however\, due to limited seating\, registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-nuestro-norte-community-screening/
LOCATION:Landmark Center\, F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium\, 75 5th St W #224\, St. Paul\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Park Rapids - Protecting Manoomin (Wild Rice)\, Protecting Water and Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this public seminar co-presented by Zhaashiigid Nooding (Ojibwe knowledge-holder from the White Earth Nation Reservation\, Red Lake Nation citizen) and Crystal Ng (settler hydrologist\, professor at University of Minnesota). \nManoomin (in Ojibwe)\, or natural Wild Rice\, is an aquatic plant that is central to the cultural identity of Indigenous peoples throughout the Upper Great Lakes region. Tribal harvesters also hold generations of understanding about the natural and human factors that influence its well-being. Zhaashiigid Nooding and Crystal Ng will share their collaboration story of bringing together Indigenous knowledge and western science to protect Manoomin\, an endeavor that protects all the water and human and non-human beings around it. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-protecting-manoomin-wild-rice-protecting-water-and-everyone/
LOCATION:Biome Center\, Itasca Biological Station\, 28131 University Circle\, Lake Itasca\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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