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SUMMARY:Prior Lake - 41st Annual Minnesota Indian Education Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center will be at the annual Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) 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\nDrop Everything and Read Indigenous with the Native American Lives Series\nStory\, Place\, and Identity: An Educator Guide to Native Artists Featured in the Native American Lives Series\nFrom Bdote to the Classroom: Teaching Dakota History through Place-Based Learning\n\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.  \nRegistration\nThe full MIEA Conference runs from March 18-20. Registration and payment through MIEA for the full conference are required to attend. \nRegistration Questions: info@minnesotaindianeducation.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/prior-lake-41st-annual-minnesota-indian-education-association-conference/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T173000
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SUMMARY:Online Pedagogy Session – Era Seven: U.S. and the World
DESCRIPTION:Investigate how World War II\, the Cold War\, and global migrations transformed U.S. society and its role on the international stage. Using content and sources from Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, 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-seven/
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:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Meet the Finalists of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to sponsor the 2026 Minnesota Books Awards category of Novel/Short Story. Join us to meet the finalists for this year’s award at a Meet the Finalists event\, hosted by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. \nThis year’s finalists in the Novel/Short Story category are: \n\n“Ashes to Ashes” by Thomas Maltman\n“If the Dead Belong Here: A Novel” by Carson Faust\n“Lucky Tomorrow: Stories” by Deborah Jiang-Stein\n“The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore” by Anika Fajardo\n\nMinnesota Book Award finalist authors from all nine awards categories will participate in readings\, panel discussions\, and other activities about their books and their work at this special event. Events will take place in different rooms of the library throughout the day. Come for one or stay for all! It’s your choice. Attendees can also buy finalist books and enjoy library activities. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this free event is through The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-meet-the-finalists-of-the-2026-minnesota-book-awards/
LOCATION:George Latimer Central Library\, 90 W. Fourth Street\, St. Paul\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
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SUMMARY:Roseville - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Carson Faust
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Writers Off the Page and Makwa Coffee’s Native Author Book Club are joining forces for a special evening with Carson Faust\, author of “If the Dead Belong Here\,” which has just been shortlisted for the Minnesota Book Awards in the Novel/Short Story category!  For this intergenerational\, supernatural thriller\, Faust will be in discussion with author Dennis E. Staples\, and along with readings from the book\, they will discuss ghosts\, hauntings\, the craft of horror/thriller\, and how their Indigenous backgrounds inform their writing. Following the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session\, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Light refreshments will be available for purchase through the cafe. Copies of “If the Dead Belong Here” will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nAbout the Speakers\nCarson Faust is two-spirit and an enrolled member of the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribe of South Carolina. He is the recipient of artist fellowships from the McKnight Foundation and the Jerome Foundation. His fiction has appeared in TriQuarterly\, ANMLY\, and Waxwing\, among other journals\, and has been anthologized in “Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology.” He lives in Minnesota\, where he works in philanthropy. \nDennis E. Staples is an Ojibwe writer from Bemidji\, Minnesota\, and the author of “This Town Sleeps” and “Passing Through a Prairie Country.” He holds an MFA in fiction from the Institute of American Indian Arts and is a graduate of the 2018 Clarion West Writers Workshop and a recipient of the Octavia E. Butler Memorial Scholarship. His work has appeared in Asimov’s Science Fiction and Nightmare magazine. He is a member of the Red Lake Nation. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Makwa Coffee\, a community centered craft coffee shop in Roseville\, MN. This event is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to readers. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/roseville-minnesota-writers-off-the-page-carson-faust/
LOCATION:Autumn Grove Park\, 1365 Lydia Avenue W\, Roseville\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T073000
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SUMMARY:Online - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session Three
DESCRIPTION:Conclude the formative task series with a focus on sustainability. Participants will learn how to embed formative assessment routines into their teaching practice for long-term impact. \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-three/
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-repeatable-routines-building-formative-tasks-for-social-studies-session-three/
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:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T191500
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
CREATED:20260112T213419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T140933Z
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SUMMARY:Shoreview - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Debra J. Stone
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate Women’s History Month\, Off the Page is pleased to feature author Debra J. Stone and her new book\, “The House on Rondo\,” which has been shortlisted for the MN Book Awards in the category of Middle Grade Literature. Debra will be in conversation with Terresa Hardaway\, discussing the history of the Rondo neighborhood\, what it means to be a writer\, and their hopes for the future of Rondo. Following the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session\, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Copies of “The House on Rondo” will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nDebra J. Stone is a 2023-2025 Jerome Hill Arts Fellow in Literature\, essay\, poet and novel author. More of her work has been published by Blue Earth Review\, Indiana Review\, Green Mountains Review\, Under the Gum Tree\, and other literary journals. In 2021 her poem\, “year-of- staying–in place\,” was nominated Best of Net and Pushcart nominated. She is a board member of the Hennepin History Museum. Debra is married and resides in Minneapolis. \nTerresa Hardaway\, Ph.D.\, is an abolitionist\, design researcher\, author\, anti-racist facilitator\, creative director\, organizer\, and educator based in Minneapolis. She is Creative Director of Blackbird Revolt— a social justice-based design studio; an Associate Professor of Graphic Design; McKnight Presidential Fellow; the Director of Design Justice at the University of Minnesota’s College of Design; and the owner of Black Garnet Books. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Black Garnet Books\, an independent bookstore in Saint Paul\, MN\, that offers a curated selection of books and art by authors and illustrators of color in an environment that encourages learning\, joyful interaction\, and communal care for everyone who visits. This event is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to readers. This edition of Minnesota Writers Off the Page will be held at Emmet D. Williams Elementary School in Shoreview. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/shoreview-minnesota-writers-off-the-page-debra-j-stone/
LOCATION:Emmet D. Williams Elementary School\, 955 W County Rd D\, Shoreview\, 55126\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Repeatable Routines: Building Formative Tasks for Social Studies\, Session Three
DESCRIPTION:Conclude the formative task series with a focus on sustainability. Participants will learn how to embed formative assessment routines into their teaching practice for long-term impact. \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-three/
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;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
CREATED:20260224T194241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T174309Z
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Headscarf Story Circle Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our second of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. This event commemorates Women’s History Month’s theme “Sustainability” with “Sustaining Home\, Health\, and Joy.” \nGuests 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. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nDanielle Teal is a Senior Program Coordinator at Mayo Clinic with nearly two decades of experience supporting initiatives that strengthen organizations and the people within them. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Danielle is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Behavioral Health (DBH) with a management concentration\, where her work focuses on the intersection of behavioral science\, population health\, and organizational well-being. \nHer professional interests center on designing systems and experiences that help people\, organizations and communities thrive. Danielle is especially motivated by initiatives that support employee well-being\, foster joy at work\, and bring a more human-centered approach to how work gets done. \nIn December 2025\, Danielle was diagnosed with breast cancer\, an experience that profoundly shaped her perspective and deepened her commitment to resilience\, compassion\, and living with intention. Outside of her professional life\, she enjoys gardening\, spending time outdoors\, and dreaming up creative projects. One of her long-term aspirations is to travel cross-country performing intentional acts of kindness and eventually write a book about radical kindness. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nTawonda Burks of Rochester\, Minnesota is the current Director of Operations at RAEDI (Rochester Area Economic Development Inc.). She is the founder and owner of ELOCINA\, LLC\, President-Elect of Southeast Minnesota BDPA\, Board of Trustee member of the Jeremiah Program\, Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester\, Leadership Table at Cradle 2 Career\, and committee member with Center for Chronic Disease Reduction & Equity Promotion Across America. \n\n\nCommunity Partner: Rochester Women Magazine. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-headscarf-story-circle-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Rochester Cultural Center\, 1515 US-14\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T173000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
CREATED:20250812T165404Z
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SUMMARY:Online Content Session – Era Eight: Civil Rights Struggles
DESCRIPTION:Go beyond the 1960s to explore long civil rights movements\, from the Great Migration to Black Power\, and their relevance for students today. Led by Dr. Yohuru Williams and moderated by Dr. Katharine Gerbner\, this session will provide deep historical context\, source analysis\, and thematic framing. \n\n\nView Dr. Yohuru Williams’s Bio\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Yohuru Williams is a Distinguished University Chair\, Professor and the Founding Director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas. A noted scholar of the civil rights and black power movements\, an education activist and frequent national commentator\, he is an important voice on the topics of race and social justice.  \n\n\n\nDr. Williams holds a joint appointment in the Department of History and the School of Law. As a Distinguished University Chair\, he helps the university address equity and justice topics that are outside any one school or college and separate from the internal-facing portfolio of the Office of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion. Dr. Williams collaborates with people across the university already engaged in community work in order to leverage the full intellectual capacity of St. Thomas to be of even greater service to the community.  \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-eight/
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:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Hope is a Force
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Minnesota Humanities Center! In partnership with the East Side Arts Council\, this free community gathering brings together a vibrant lineup of local poets sharing original work shaped by a range of perspectives and ways of seeing the world. Poets reading include: \n\nJoe Alfano\nJan Borofka\nColleen Callahan\nDiane Jarvenpa\nMarla Kennedy\nDiane Brady Leighton\nMem Lloyd\nSheila OKeefe\nRomi Slowiak\nLeslie Thomas\nRoslye Ultan\nCarol Wichers\n\nThrough an inspiring showcase of readings\, this afternoon will highlight the richness of our local literary community. Poetry invites us to pause\, listen\, and connect. Light refreshments will be available—come enjoy an afternoon of words that resonate. \nThis event is held in partnership with East Side Arts Council (ESAC)\, a community arts organization offering accessible\, low-cost\, or free arts programs led by accomplished professional artists. ESAC celebrates the diversity of its neighborhood and builds appreciation of the arts. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-hope-is-a-force/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T183332
CREATED:20251217T152434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T220631Z
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SUMMARY:West St. Paul - Celebrate National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month with Minnesota’s Poet Laureate\, Gwen Westerman\, at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park! Join us for an inspiring afternoon as Gwen shares her personal story\, reads from her powerful and heartfelt poems\, and reflects on the creative journey behind her acclaimed book\, “Songs\, Blood Deep.” Gwen beautifully captures the landscape\, history\, and spirit of Minnesota life. Don’t miss this special opportunity to meet our state’s leading voice for poetry and be inspired by the ways language and storytelling connect us all. \nAbout Gwen Nell Westerman\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. \nThis event is in partnership with Thompson Park Activity Center\, serving West Saint Paul. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event through TriDistrict Community Education.  \nRegistration Questions: help@isd199.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/west-st-paul-celebrate-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Thompson Park Activity Center\, 1200 Stassen Lane\, West St. Paul\, 55118\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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