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SUMMARY:Online - Digging Into Disciplinary Sources K-12
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, evaluate\, and integrate disciplinary sources effectively. This session will provide strategies for engaging students with primary and secondary sources to develop their disciplinary literacy skills. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-digging-into-disciplinary-sources-k-12/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-digging-into-disciplinary-sources-k-12/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T180431Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Celebrating Native Language and Culture Through the Joy of Games
DESCRIPTION:Put the cellphones away and join us for an evening of fun\, food\, and cultural connection. This National Native American Heritage Month\, the Minnesota Humanities Center welcomes Tony Drews and Nashke Native Games for a lively\, intergenerational game night. \nUnlike mainstream board games that reflect dominant cultural experiences\, Nashke Native Games center Ojibwe language\, stories\, and values\, offering a playful way to engage with culture\, strengthen family and community bonds\, and support language preservation. The evening begins with a light dinner from Trickster Tacos and conversation from 6:00–6:30 p.m.\, followed by games starting at 6:30 p.m. \nAs part of the evening\, guests will also have a chance to participate in a raffle for prizes\, including items from Nashke Native Games and books from Native American Lives\, the Minnesota Humanities Center’s biography series highlighting Native voices. One title\, “Charles Albert Bender: National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher\,” tells the story of Bender and his passion for baseball – a reminder that games\, in all forms\, bring people together. \nEducators and cultural leaders will discover practical ideas for integrating play into classrooms and community work. Whether you come with family\, friends\, or on your own\, you’ll leave with new words\, fresh insights\, and a deeper appreciation for the power of play in preserving culture and fostering connection. Everyone is welcome—families\, educators\, and community members ages 10 and up. \nK-12 Educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. Please join the waitlist. If a spot becomes available\, we will contact you in the order received. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-celebrating-native-language-and-culture-through-the-joy-of-games/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Free,Immersive Experiences,Kid Friendly
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251120T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251001T151938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T190619Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Digging Into Disciplinary Sources K-12
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to identify\, evaluate\, and integrate disciplinary sources effectively. This session will provide strategies for engaging students with primary and secondary sources to develop their disciplinary literacy skills. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-digging-into-disciplinary-sources-k-12/
LOCATION:Minnesota Department of Education\, 400 NE Stinson Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260202
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250422T212609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T220410Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomington - 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: Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge \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/bloomington-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Bloomington Education and Visitor Center\, 3815 American Blvd E\, Bloomington\, MN\, 55425\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,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:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251110T205704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T144946Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: Celebrate HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT) as we celebrate with Kaohly Vang Her a defining moment in St. Paul and Hmong history\, the election of Her as St. Paul’s first women and first Hmong mayor. From refugee beginnings to civic leadership\, the Hmong story is one of strength\, courage\, and transformation. Together\, we will enjoy food\, hear from inspiring speakers and performers\, and reflect on what this moment means for all of us. \nProgram\n6:00pm: Social and Appetizers\n6:30pm: Program Begins\n7:45pm: Photos with St. Paul Mayor Elect Kaohly Vang Her\n8:00pm: Program Concludes \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-from-mountains-to-lakes-celebrate-herstory/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251202T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250812T162227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171145Z
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SUMMARY:Online Content Session - Era Four: Imperial Expansion and Native Dispossession
DESCRIPTION:Trace the effects of U.S. expansion on Native nations and examine how policies of land seizure and sovereignty denial shaped the 19th century. Led by Dr. David Aiona Chang and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing.\n\n\nView Dr. David Aiona Chang’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nI am a Native Hawaiian historian of Indigenous people\, colonialism\, borders and migration in Hawaii and North America\, focusing especially on the histories of Native American and Native Hawaiian people. My work moves between hyperlocal and global scales while centering the perspectives and experiences of Indigenous people and integrating close textual analysis\, granular social history\, theoretically informed analysis of race\, gender\, sexuality and nationalism\, and Indigenous epistemologies and methodologies.   \n\n\n\nMy second book\, The World and All the Things Upon It: Native Hawaiian Geographies of Exploration was published in 2016 by the University of Minnesota Press. It speaks to a foundational imperative in Indigenous studies: the need to not just understand Indigenous people from their own perspectives\, but to understand the world from their perspectives as well. It traces the ways that Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiians) explored the outside world and generated understandings of their place in it in the century and half after James Cook stumbled on their islands in 1778. In doing so\, this book examines indigenous people as the active agents of global exploration\, rather than the passive objects of that exploration\, broadening our understanding of geographical knowledge production and power in the context of colonialism.  \n\n\n\nMy first book\, The Color of the Land\, argues for the central place of struggles over the ownership of Native American lands in the history of racial and national construction by Creeks\, African Americans\, and whites in the Creek Nation and eastern Oklahoma. The Color of the Land was awarded the 2010 Theodore Saloutos Prize for best book in agricultural history from the Agricultural History Society and was granted Honorable Mention in the competition for the American Studies Association’s 2011 Lora Romero First Book Prize.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Each session’s lectures and discussions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the Canvas course with session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools. \n\nHigh school U.S. History teachers and 5th and 7th grade educators are invited to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions. \n\nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-era-four/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251104T220056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T135659Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry
DESCRIPTION:Across mountains\, oceans\, generations\, and borders\, the Hmong people have carried songs\, textiles\, and rituals that tell the stories of their identity for hundreds of years. Elders serve as living museums\, passing knowledge from one generation to the next. Yet what happens when that transfer is disrupted\, when younger generations reach for knowledge through the internet or AI\, without understanding that Hmong truths live in many forms\, shaped by clan\, dialect\, nationalism\, and landscapes across the globe? \nFrom Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry is a daylong retreat that brings together Hmong cultural bearers\, educators\, and community leaders to examine the dangers of cultural extinction and explore collective ways to preserve identity. Held at the Hoċokata Ti Cultural Center\, participants will engage in a guided learning experience led by members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, reflecting on how Indigenous peoples sustain culture\, language\, and identity across generations. The retreat concludes with a collective reflection on the challenges ahead and a call to action to carry these living museums forward together. \nAgenda: \n\n8:00am Check-in at Minnesota Humanities Center\, light continental breakfast will be served (8:00am – 8:45am)\n8:45am Load Bus\n9:00am Travel to Hocokata Ti Culture Center (Shakopee\, MN)\n9:45am Culture & Exhibit Tour (indoor & outdoor)\nNoon Indigenous Lunch & Culture Exchange Panel Discussion\n2:00pm Depart Hocokata Ti Culture Center and return to MHC\n3:00pm Reflection\n4:00pm Adjourn\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 4 clock hours. Participants are welcome to wear traditional clothing. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-from-mountains-to-lakes-the-museums-we-carry/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Free,Immersive Experiences,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251002T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T150408Z
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SUMMARY:Online - From Page to Practice: The Native American Lives Series in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory professional development session on the Native American Lives Series—a vibrant new collection of biographies designed to support grades 1–8 educators in bringing Indigenous voices\, histories\, and perspectives into the classroom. This session will introduce the first four books in the series\, each centering the life and legacy of a Native changemaker. Developed with Native authors\, illustrators\, and editors\, these books provide culturally grounded content that supports both literacy development and inclusive social studies instruction. \nEducators will have the opportunity to: \n\nEngage with Minnesota Department of Education content specialists integrating indigenous content with current academic standards\nLearn about classroom ready resources and educator guides\nHear from series co-editor Heid E. Erdrich and highlights about the series\n\nK-8 Educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. This session is also available at 4:00 p.m. on December 4\, 2025. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom-morning/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom-morning/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Online,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251002T150411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T150411Z
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SUMMARY:Online - From Page to Practice: The Native American Lives Series in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an introductory professional development session on the Native American Lives Series—a vibrant new collection of biographies designed to support grades 1–8 educators in bringing Indigenous voices\, histories\, and perspectives into the classroom. This session will introduce the first four books in the series\, each centering the life and legacy of a Native changemaker. Developed with Native authors\, illustrators\, and editors\, these books provide culturally grounded content that supports both literacy development and inclusive social studies instruction. \nEducators will have the opportunity to: \n\nEngage with Minnesota Department of Education content specialists integrating indigenous content with current academic standards\nLearn about classroom ready resources and educator guides\nHear from series co-editor Heid E. Erdrich and highlights about the series\n\nK-8 Educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. This session is also available at 7:30 a.m. on December 4\, 2025. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom-evening/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom-evening/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Online,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251113T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T200624Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Hotdish Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Souls the Essence of “Hotdish Wisdom” explores the themes of connecting and joy through food and community. Our partners for this unique intergeneration experience will feature BIPOC Foodways Alliance (BFA)\, the Minneapolis Public Schools\, and the Sabathani Community Center. BFA will feature five “home cooks” who will tell their stories through the lens of home cooking. Through story circles\, the event is aimed to uplift and share important cultural legacy stories and histories as elders and students enjoy five distinguished renditions of the comfort food – “hotdish.”  \nRegistration\nRegistration is limited to senior citizens for this event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-hotdish-wisdom/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E 38th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feeding Our Souls,Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251217T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251017T180556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180556Z
UID:10000590-1765956600-1765960200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online - Building Summative Tasks for Social Studies
DESCRIPTION:Gain insight into designing summative tasks that align with the inquiry arc. Participants will explore ways to assess students’ understanding through authentic performance-based assessments aligned to both the content and the skills of social studies benchmarks. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-building-summative-tasks-for-social-studies/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-building-summative-tasks-for-social-studies/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250812T162208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171040Z
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Four: Imperial Expansion and Native Dispossession
DESCRIPTION:Trace the effects of U.S. expansion on Native nations and examine how policies of land seizure and sovereignty denial shaped the 19th century. Using content and sources from Dr. David Aiona Chang\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-four-imperial-expansion-and-native-dispossession/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250812T163236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171138Z
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SUMMARY:Online Content Session - Era Five: Slavery\, Civil War\, and Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Explore the causes\, course\, and consequences of the Civil War\, and evaluate the transformative potential and limitations of Reconstruction. Led by Dr. Rebecca Brückmann and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Rebecca Brückmann’s Bio\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Rebecca Brückmann (pronounced “Brookman”) is an associate professor of History at Carleton College\, who specializes in African American History. She completed her Ph.D. in Modern and Contemporary History at Free University Berlin\, Germany\, in 2014. She is the author of the monograph “Massive Resistance and Southern Womanhood: White Women\, Class\, and Segregation” (University of Georgia Press\, 2021)\, which analyzes whites supremacist women’s resistance against Black Freedom activism in Arkansas\, Louisiana\, and South Carolina from the 1940s to the 1960s. Her research on the Black Freedom Movement\, the history of the Black Diaspora\, Southern history\, and the history of white supremacy has been published\, e.g.\, in the Southern Quarterly\, the South Carolina Historical Magazine\, the European Journal of American Studies\, and “Picturing Black History.” She is currently an Academic Leadership Fellow of the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. At Carleton\, she teaches courses on Black and African American history from the 14th through the 21st centuries\, including “Black Perspectives on the Civil War and Reconstruction\,” “Slavery in the Atlantic World\,” and “Freedom Then\, Freedom Now: Reconstruction to #BlackLivesMatter.” \n\n\n\n\n \n\nAll Content Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Each session’s lectures and discussions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the Canvas course with session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools. High school U.S. History teachers and 5th and 7th grade educators are invited to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions. \nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year.  \n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering.  \n\nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us  \n\nRegister Now  \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-era-five/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251203T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T195907Z
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SUMMARY:Winona - Third Thursday MMAM and the Native American Lives Series - George Morrison: Modern Artist
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Minnesota Marine Art Museum for a Third Thursday book event\, featuring the Native American Lives Series title\, “George Morrison: Modern Artist.” Author Staci Drouillard and illustrator Tashia Hart will share their stories about how this book project was created as well as shed light on the incredible career of George Morrison\, Grand Portage Anishinaabe artist\, the subject of a major solo exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Native American Lives Series\, a joint publishing effort between the Minnesota Humanities Center and Lerner publishing\, shares real life stories of Dakota and Ojibwe leaders\, artists\, activists\, and elders who have been influential for their communities and have shaped Minnesota and national history. The series co-editors\, Heid E. Erdrich and Gwen Nell Westerman share that “These children’s books are by\, for\, and about Dakota and Ojibwe people and will help Dakota\, Ojibwe\, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of American leaders in our society.” \nPresented in partnership with the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. \nRegistration\nRegistration through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Students may attend for free\, however registration is still required. \nRegistration Questions: hello@mmam.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-third-thursday-mmam/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251017T180551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180551Z
UID:10000591-1768980600-1768984200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session One
DESCRIPTION:Begin a three-part series on developing effective formative assessment routines. This session will introduce strategies for using formative tasks to gauge student learning and adjust instruction in real-time. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-one/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-one/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251017T180545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180545Z
UID:10000592-1769072400-1769079600@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session One
DESCRIPTION:Begin a three-part series on developing effective formative assessment routines. This session will introduce strategies for using formative tasks to gauge student learning and adjust instruction in real-time. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-one/
LOCATION:Minnesota Department of Education\, 400 NE Stinson Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251218T200205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184234Z
UID:10000606-1769099400-1769110200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Asian Talk: What It Means To Be Human vs AI
DESCRIPTION:Asian Talk is a series that immerses participants in thought-provoking conversations through the perspective of Asian American scholars\, professionals and culture bearers on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. Each event blends story\, scholarship\, culture and even some humor to explore how technology is shaping our shared future through the grounding lens of the humanities. All are welcome\, especially young professionals and college students. Our first event is sponsored and co-hosted by HAP. \nAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly shapes our world\, transforming how we work\, learn\, create\, and connect\, it also challenges us to reflect deeply on our shared humanity. What does it mean to be human when machines can write\, speak\, and even appear to feel? How do we ensure that technology serves people\, cultures\, and communities and will never replace it? \nThrough engaging community conversations\, and hearing from local leaders and national speaker Dr. Mai Lee Chang\, participants will explore the intersections of culture\, technology\, and what it means to be human. The program will conclude with a reflection by distinguished author Kao Kalia Yang and a powerful drumming performance by TaikoArts Midwest. \nProgram Schedule: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in & Appetizers\n5:00pm – Program Starts\n7:00pm – Social Networking\n7:30pm – End\n\nKeynote:\nDr. Mai Lee Chang is a research scientist specializing in human-AI collaboration. Her work encompasses a range of AI technologies including robots\, conversational agents\, and other embodied AI. Her research focuses on aligning AI behavior with human values\, such as algorithms that optimize for both efficiency and fairness within human-robot teams. She investigates these dynamics in complex\, multi-stakeholder domains including healthcare and aging. Dr. Chang recently completed her postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and previously worked as an engineer at NASA-Johnson Space Center. \nHonorary Guest:\nKao Kalia Yang is an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and speaker whose work explores identity\, loss\, resilience\, and the depths of the human experience. Her acclaimed memoirs\, The Latehomecomer\, The Song Poet\, and Somewhere in the Unknown World have received national recognition\, including honors from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the National Book Critics Circle\, for their powerful storytelling. Through her children’s literature she creates tender narratives that help readers of all ages understand hope\, belonging\, and the meaning we make of our lives. Yang is widely regarded as a leading and distinguished literary voice on what it means to be human. \nEvent Co-host\, Sponsor\, and Emcee:\nMay yer Thao is President & CEO of HAP whose mission is to catalyze economic prosperity through education\, community support\, and entrepreneurship\, working with all individuals\, while uplifting Hmong & Southeast Asian American communities. \nFeatured Thought Leader Panelists:\nDani Thao is a marriage and family therapist whose work is shaped by her Hmong refugee family background and a deep understanding of multigenerational systems. She supports individuals\, couples\, and families in navigating culture\, identity\, communication\, and healing within their relational and cultural ecosystems. As President of ACEL Minneapolis–St. Paul\, Dani leads initiatives that elevate Asian American leadership and strengthen community connection across the Twin Cities. Her approach blends cultural humility\, systems thinking\, and compassionate leadership\, empowering communities to grow with clarity\, resilience\, and purpose. \nShajive Jeganathan is a technology leader specializing in AI governance and digital innovation across MedTech\, e-commerce\, FinTech\, and legal tech. He holds several prominent leadership and board roles\, including President and Co-Founder of the India Chamber of Commerce Minnesota\, President of the Hindu Society of Minnesota\, Board Chair of the Lankan Professionals Network\, a Governor-appointed board member of the Minnesota Board of Architecture\, Engineering\, Land Surveying\, Landscape Architecture\, Geoscience\, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)\, and an Executive Advisory Board member at GBJets. He recently received an honorary listing in Marquis Who’s Who in America. In addition to his professional and civic leadership\, Shajive is the winner of Mister South Asia 2025\, with an international modeling career that includes runway appearances in New York\, New York Fashion Week\, Los Angeles Fashion Week\, and Milan Fashion Week\, Italy\, and he also hosts the Prime Talks podcast. \nCommunity Contributors: Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders\, Hindu Society\, India Chamber of Commerce\, and TaikoArts Midwest
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-asian-talk-what-it-means-to-be-human-vs-ai/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250812T163217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171034Z
UID:10000551-1769702400-1769707800@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Five: Slavery\, Civil War\, and Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:Explore the causes\, course\, and consequences of the Civil War\, and evaluate the transformative potential and limitations of Reconstruction. Using content and sources from Dr. Rebecca Brückmann\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-five/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251218T215328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T215750Z
UID:10000608-1769706000-1769713200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival: Poets Building Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Great Northern Festival for an evening of poetry\, conversation\, and civic imagination as The Loft hosts Poets Building Community\, a special gathering of Poets Laureate from across Minnesota. This event is the culminating public program of Minneapolis Poet Laureate Junauda Petrus’s 2025–2026 laureate year. \nGuided by Petrus’s central question—“What does community look like for you?”—Poets Laureate will share original poems and reflect on the civic and cultural work they carry into their communities. The evening will weave together art\, storytelling\, and public purpose\, offering a rare glimpse into how poets help shape the places we call home. \nFeatured poets will include: \n\nJunauda Petrus\, Minneapolis Poet Laureate\nGwen Nell Westerman\, Minnesota State Poet Laureate\nJean Prokott\, Rochester Poet Laureate\nDonte Collins\, former St. Paul Youth Poet Laureate\nHeid E. Erdrich\, inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate\nJoyce Sutphen\, former Minnesota State Poet Laureate\n\nThe conversation will be moderated by Cristeta Boarini\, Partnerships Manager at the Loft. \nWe will also take a moment to recognize Andrea Jenkins for her contributions as a poet and her pivotal role in establishing the Minneapolis Poet Laureate position – (City Council Member 2017-2025). \nCome celebrate the power of poetry to build connection\, spark change\, and imagine new futures together. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all\, however registration through The Loft is required.  \nRegistration Questions: loft@loft.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/the-great-northern-festival-poets-building-community/
LOCATION:The Loft at Open Book\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260130T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20260128T210838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T210910Z
UID:10000618-1769797800-1769810400@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Winona - Water Bar at the New Look Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:MHC is excited to bring the Water Bar to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum’s (MMAM) New Look Preview Party\, where water tenders will serve up flights of local drinking waters and spark conversations around stewardship of local water resources. \n“What’s a Water Bar?” you may wonder? A Water Bar is a bar that serves free\, local water. It’s a social space that centers the life-sustaining action of drinking water. It’s a table to gather around. It’s a space for quenching thirst\, for questioning water\, for sharing and encountering stories\, and for being and becoming part of a community. \nMMAM’s New Look Preview Party celebrates the launch of their2026 theme\, Making Waves – marking two decades of genre defying artists pushing the boundaries of what marine art is\, and can be – and three new exhibition projects that usher in the new year: Splish\, Splash\, Story: Selections from The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art\, Robert Gonzalez: Mystical Waters\, and Water | Craft. \nThis memorable night out at the museum features enlightening artist conversations\, drink specials and light bites by the Waterbar Cafe & Provisions culinary team\, and a world-premiere live performance of Glacial Spatial—an immersive sound experience created by Trever Hagen and Josh Berg in collaboration with the Winona Symphony Orchestra\, curated in partnership with Liquid Music. \nRegistration\nTickets for this event must be purchased through the MMAM. MMAM is now offering friends of MHC $15 Presenting Partner Advanced Tickets! Use promotional code – NEWLOOK2026.  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-water-bar-at-the-new-look-preview-party/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Greater Minnesota,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20260128T212308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T212308Z
UID:10000617-1769853600-1769882400@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis - The Great Northern Festival: Water Bar @ Sauna Village
DESCRIPTION:MHC is excited to bring the Water Bar to The Great Northern Festival\, where water tenders will serve up flights of local drinking waters and spark conversations around stewardship of local water resources. \n“What’s a Water Bar?” you may wonder? A Water Bar is a bar that serves free\, local water. It’s a social space that centers the life-sustaining action of drinking water. It’s a table to gather around. It’s a space for quenching thirst\, for questioning water\, for sharing and encountering stories\, and for being and becoming part of a community. \nJoin us inside the Riverplace building next to the Sauna Village before or after your steam.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-the-great-northern-festival-water-bar-sauna-village/
LOCATION:Riverplace Courtyard\, 1 SE Main St\, Minneapolis\, 55414\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260203T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250812T163703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171132Z
UID:10000552-1770134400-1770139800@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online Content Session – Era Six: Migration\, Imperialism\, and Inequality
DESCRIPTION:Examine the late 19th and early 20th century through the lenses of industrialization\, imperial expansion\, and rising social inequality. Led by Dr. Maddalena Marinari and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Maddalena Marinari’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaddalena Marinari is Professor of History at Gustavus Adolphus College. She is the author of Unwanted: Italian and Jewish Mobilization Against Restrictive Immigration Laws\, 1882–1965 (2020). Her work on immigration restriction\, U.S. immigration policy\, and immigrant mobilization has appeared in the Journal of American History\, Journal of Policy History\, Journal of American Ethnic History\, Journal of the Gilded Age and Progressive Era\, and Social Science History Journal. She has also co-edited four books and two special journal issues on different aspects of US immigration history in the twentieth century. Her next book explores the history of family\, marriage\, and sexuality in U.S. immigration policy from 1875 to 2025. Professor Marinari is currently president of the Immigration and Ethnic History Society.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll Content Sessions will be conducted via Zoom and a Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)-hosted Canvas learning community. Each session’s lectures and discussions will be recorded and registered participants will receive access to the Canvas course with session recordings\, curated resources\, and collaborative planning tools. \n\nHigh school U.S. History teachers and 5th and 7th grade educators are invited to participate in companion Pedagogy Sessions. \nRegistration\nContent Sessions are open to all K–12 educators interested in historical content and source-based instruction. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \n\nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \n\nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \n\nRegister Now \n\nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-content-session-era-six/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Content Sessions,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251223T225547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T201956Z
UID:10000614-1770400800-1770408000@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Food and Musical Joy
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Joy events explore the themes of connecting through foods which have always played a pivotal role in shaping our identities and communities. Recipes and flavors bind families\, showcase heritage\, and promote understanding. Our series delves into this unique intersection of food and culture\, inviting participants to explore the rich narratives behind every dish. \nThe Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Food and Musical Joy evening will examine the connections and relationship of food and music. Our partners for this unique integration of the arts will feature Chef James Johnson\, Founder of Cooks of Hope\, and members of the Vocal Essence Witness Choral Ensemble\, G. Phillip Schoultz Director. Through the richness of Gullah-Geechie\, Low Country cuisine\, traditional spirituals\, Gullah music\, and story circle dialogues\, the event is aimed to uplift and share important cultural legacy stories and histories.   \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-food-and-musical-joy/
LOCATION:Progressive Baptist Church\, 1505 Burns Ave E\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Feeding Our Souls,Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20250812T163929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T171026Z
UID:10000553-1771516800-1771522200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Six: Migration\, Imperialism\, and Inequality
DESCRIPTION:Examine the late 19th and early 20th century through the lenses of industrialization\, imperial expansion\, and rising social inequality. Using content and sources from Dr. Maddalena Marinari\, Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Social Studies Specialist Brittany Rawson-Haeg and experienced classroom educators will lead this hands-on workshop supporting high school U.S. History teachers in designing inquiry-based\, standards-aligned units. \nAll Pedagogy Sessions will be conducted via Zoom. Educators who participate in all Pedagogy Sessions will leave the year with a complete U.S. History course aligned to the new standards. \nEducators are invited to participate in companion Content Sessions. \nRegistration\nPedagogy Sessions are designed for high school U.S. History teachers and may also be relevant for 5th and 7th grade educators. Educators are welcome to register for individual sessions that align with their interests and schedules. Join us for one or more sessions throughout the year. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Separate registration is required for each offering. \nRegistration Questions: Brittany.Rawson-Haeg@state.mn.us \nRegister Now \nThis offering is part of Navigating the U.S. History Eras: Content\, Pedagogy\, and Inquiry in the Classroom is a yearlong professional learning opportunity supporting implementation of Minnesota’s 2021 K–12 Academic Standards in Social Studies presented by MHC and MDE.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-pedagogy-session-era-six-migration-imperialism-and-inequality/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Free,K-12 Education,Online,Pedagogy Sessions,Professional Development,Social Studies Standards,US History Eras
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20260217T170922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T170922Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – 2026 Minnesota Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center will be at the annual Minnesota Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Conference this year – stop by our table to connect with us\, explore educator resources\, and learn more about our work with educators. \nYou can also find us co-presenting at the following sessions: \n\nExperiential Civic Learning: Cultivating Communities that Practice Democracy Through We the People and Project Citizen\nRethinking History and the Meaning of Freedom\nK-5 Inquiry through Primary Sources\nEthnic Studies in Action: Place-Based Learning to Strengthen Civic Engagement\nMeeting the Mandate: Genocide Education in Minnesota’s Classrooms\nTowards 2026: Building Disciplinary Literacy in the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\nFrom Bdote to the Classroom: Learning from Place to Inspire Civic Engagement\n\nAbout MCSS\nThe Minnesota Council for the Social Studies supports\, advocates for\, and celebrates excellence in the teaching and learning of social studies in Minnesota. \nRegistration\nRegistration through MCSS is required to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-2026-minnesota-council-for-the-social-studies-mcss-conference/
LOCATION:Macalester College\, 1600 Grand Ave\, St. Paul\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,K-12 Education,Social Studies Standards
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260223T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20260210T202223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T202255Z
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SUMMARY:North Mankato - Social Studies Standards Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:The Social Studies Standards Workshop Series is a two-day workshop series (February 23 and April 30\, 2026) designed to equip K–12 teachers and school leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully implement the new social studies standards by 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. \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 clock hours for each session. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event is managed by South Central Services Cooperative. Fee for Series ($200.00) includes lunch both days. Registration closes Monday\, February 23\, 2026.  \nRegistration Questions: 507-389-1425  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/north-mankato-social-studies-standards-workshop-series-1/
LOCATION:South Central Services Cooperative\, 2075 Lookout Drive\, North Mankato\, 56003\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Standards,Greater Minnesota,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;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251222T205629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T205629Z
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SUMMARY:Byron - 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: Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo \nWe Are Water MN is thrilled to make its 2026 debut at our very first zoo host site! Please visit the exhibit at the newly-renovated Zollman Zoo & Nature Center\, where you can learn more about water alongside the many animals that call it home. The Dr. Paul E. Zollman Zoo houses over 30 species of wild animals native to Minnesota\, so be sure to leave time for a visit to the otters and eagles! This stop on our We Are Water MN is also a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the unique Karst Geology of the Olmstead County area–don’t miss out on the chance to learn more about this unique geography! \nWant to make a day of out of your visit to the exhibit? Oxbow Park offers almost any outdoor enthusiast a chance to pursue their favorite activity such as hiking\, fishing\, snowshoeing\, and more. \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. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/byron-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Oxbow Park and Zollman Zoo\, 5731 County Rd 105 NW\, Byron\, MN\, 55920\, 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:20260225T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251017T180539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180539Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session Two
DESCRIPTION:Continue refining formative assessment practices by exploring structured routines that encourage student engagement\, reflection and feedback in the social studies classroom. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 1 clock hour. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-two/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-two/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20260112T175143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T203206Z
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SUMMARY:Morton - 5th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting the 5th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium. The goal of the symposium is to bring people and educators working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together. We will use this time to celebrate successes\, highlight the current state of the field\, shape future language revitalization efforts\, and elevate the visibility of Indigenous languages throughout the state of Minnesota. By bringing people together\, we hope this symposium serves as an opportunity for individuals to network with other Dakota and Ojibwe language professionals and provide valuable resources. \nCEUs will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nThis year\, the symposium will be held February 25\, 26\, and 27\, 2026 at Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel in Morton\, MN. Breakfast and lunch are included. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel at 1-800-946-2274. \nView Schedule \nIf you have any questions\, please email Skyler Kuczaboski at skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us. \n\nCommunity Presenter Application\nIf you are interested in leading an in-person session for other symposium participants\, we invite you to submit a proposal. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes long\, and proposals will be accepted on a rolling basis until all sessions are filled. \n\n  \n\nExhibitor Application\nIf you’re interested in tabling at the Symposium\, please complete an application. All applicants will be notified of the planning committee’s decision on their proposal within a week. Priority will be given to those focusing on language revitalization. The final decision on selection will be determined by the Working Group. \nPlease note: No sales will be allowed at symposium. This application is meant for informational/educational booths that are handing out free information and literature\, not selling items. \n\n  \nSymposium Registration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/morton-5th-annual-dakota-and-ojibwe-language-symposium/
LOCATION:Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel\, 39375 County Rd 24\, Morton\, MN\, 56270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183007
CREATED:20251017T180533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180533Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session Two
DESCRIPTION:Continue refining formative assessment practices by exploring structured routines that encourage student engagement\, reflection and feedback in the social studies classroom. \nThe Minnesota Department of Education\, in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, will host virtual and in-person sessions to support planning for and implementation of the 2021 K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies\, held monthly during the 2025–26 school year. These sessions are open to anyone with building or district-level responsibilities for curriculum planning and development in all social studies content areas\, including curriculum directors\, department leads\, and teachers. Pre-registration is required for in-person sessions. \nVirtual sessions will have content similar to in-person sessions\, and whenever possible will feature the same speakers.  \nIn-person sessions will be an hour longer than virtual sessions and will allow time for supported collaborative work and networking.  \nWhile districts are encouraged to have a representative at each monthly session\, either in-person or virtual\, participants do not need to commit to attending all nine sessions. Participants are also welcome to attend either session type throughout the year\, as is best suited to their needs and schedule. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: brittany.rawson-haeg@state.mn.us  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-two/
LOCATION:Minnesota Department of Education\, 400 NE Stinson Blvd\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development,Social Studies Curriculum Leaders Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sung Ja Shin":MAILTO:sungja@mnhum.org
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