BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Minnesota Humanities Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Minnesota Humanities Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mnhum.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Minnesota Humanities Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220103 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220304 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220608T165025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T133604Z UID:10000298-1641168000-1646351999@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Cloud – Why Treaties Matter DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-cloud-why-treaties-matter/ LOCATION:Stearns History Museum\, 235 South 33rd Avenue South\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Why Treaties Matter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_why_treaties_matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220130T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220608T164052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T205552Z UID:10000296-1643547600-1643554800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Image detail is from the Minneapolis (Village of Many Lakes) & St Paul (Village along the White Cliffs) map created by artist Marlena Myles. \nLearning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge to action and further learning. \nEvent Content Leads\nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Nation. Her educational background includes a BA in Dakota Art and Culture\, and a MAE-Teacher Leadership. She worked in Indian Education for the Osseo Area School District 2005-2020 and has been the Chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association since 2018. Currently she serves as the Project Director of We Are Still Here MN. \nEthan Neerdaels\, Bdewakantunwan Dakota\, is a graduate of the University of Minnesota – American Indian Studies/Dakota Language programs. He currently teaches the Dakota language at Augsburg University\, and co-directs the Indian Education program at Osseo Area Schools. He also serves as the Executive Director of Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye\, a 501c3 dedicated to reversing the trend of language loss and raising future generations of Dakota speakers. \nMore Event Details\nThis event will primarily be outdoors so dress accordingly. \nA Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permit is $7). \nMore detailed information will be sent to all registrants during the week of January 24. \nThis event is offered in partnership with The Great Northern as part of its 2022 festival. \nRegistration\nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT AND WAITLIST HAVE CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-festival-bdote/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_great_northern_festival_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220404 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220409 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220608T153714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T133612Z UID:10000284-1649030400-1649462399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Nevis – Why Treaties Matter DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/nevis-why-treaties-matter/ LOCATION:Nevis Public Schools\, 210 Pleasant Street\, Nevis\, MN\, 56467\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Why Treaties Matter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_why_treaties_matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220416 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220608T152330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T133621Z UID:10000278-1649721600-1650067199@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minnesota Indian Education Association – Why Treaties Matter DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minnesota-indian-education-association-why-treaties-matter/ LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Free ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_why_treaties_matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221201 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220831T191042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T133630Z UID:10000317-1663545600-1669852799@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Why Treaties Matter DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-why-treaties-matter/ LOCATION:University of Minnesota Communty of Scholars Program Lounge\, 10 Church Street #375\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55455\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Why Treaties Matter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_why_treaties_matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220928T184950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T133638Z UID:10000323-1664323200-1665014399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Stillwater - Why Treaties Matter DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/stillwater-why-treaties-matter/ LOCATION:Trinity Lutheran Church\, 115 4th Street North\, Stillwater\, MN\, 55082\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Why Treaties Matter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_why_treaties_matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220504T061031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T204625Z UID:10000259-1667638800-1667649600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Teaching Bdote DESCRIPTION:Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching American Indian Content is designed for educators who have attended\, or are planning to attend\, Learning from Place: Bdote. This workshop is especially useful for developing unique classroom content to align with Minnesota State Social Studies Standards. \nOffered in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, this workshop will address the concerns and anxieties that non-indigenous educators may have around teaching Dakota content. A panel of teachers will share their experiences and learnings of leading their own Bdote tours with students. Educators will leave with new resources and content\, deeper understanding\, and ideas for how to lead a Bdote trip or to bring the experience into the classroom. \nTeaching Bdote will be facilitated and presented by Ramona Kitto Stately\, Ethan Neerdaels\, and the Saint Paul Public Schools Center for Equity and Culture. \nRegistration\nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the promo code FEEWAIVER (must be a Minnesota resident). \nIf you are a Saint Paul Public Schools educator\, please register with promo code SPPS22. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, November 4\, 2022 \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/teaching-bdote/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/event_teaching_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230111T171925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172617Z UID:10000341-1675929600-1676048400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Onamia and Online – Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting a two-day Dakota & Ojibwe Languages Symposium! The goal of the symposium is to bring people working in Dakota & Ojibwe language revitalization together. We want to use this time to celebrate successes of what some groups have done in the past\, highlight what is currently going on in the field\, and help shape future language revitalization efforts. We also want to 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 & Ojibwe language professionals. The event will be in-person and broadcasted virtually! \nBreakfast and lunch are included for those attending in person. Participants are responsible for booking overnight accommodations if needed (rooms are available at Grand Casino Mille Lacs). CEU’s are available for educators attending the symposium. \nTo submit your proposal to lead a presentation or activity\, complete the online form. Proposals are being reviewed on an ongoing basis. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/dakota-ojibwe-languages-symposium/ LOCATION:Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN\, 56359\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Greater Minnesota,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/event_dakota_ojibwe_language_symposium.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20221208T180713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T021005Z UID:10000330-1678665600-1679702399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Walker - Why Treaties Matter DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/walker-why-treaties-matter/ LOCATION:Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School\, 301 4th Street\, Walker\, MN\, 56484\, United States CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Why Treaties Matter ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_why_treaties_matter.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230329T153105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T173003Z UID:10000352-1682089200-1682100000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Sparks! DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman\, at a poetry gathering just for poets. Hear about Gwen’s vision for poetry across the state\, get connected to other poets\, and let your creativity loose with some writing time. Stay after for a casual group meal\, and we’ll send you home feeling inspired\, centered\, and reinvigorated. We’ll provide the pens and the paper – bring yourself and come Spark! poetry connection and creativity with us! \n3:00 p.m. Event start\n6:00 p.m. Event close/Dinner served \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Dinner after the event will be provided. Please note that this event is for poets only. \nCOVID-19 Policy: to help keep our artists safe\, all audience members are required to be masked inside the venue during the event regardless of vaccination status. Masks will not be required after the event while dinner is being served. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has closed. \nWant to know more about Minnesota’s Poet Laureate?\nLearn more about Gwen Nell Westerman and the history of Minnesota’s Poet Laureate.\n \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-sparks/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/event_poetry_sparks.png ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230613T201311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141225Z UID:10000366-1689012000-1689021000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Critical Conversation: Starting with the Indigenous | Emphasis on Place DESCRIPTION:What connects us to this place? How does the history of this place inform who we are and how we connect with each other? Join Indigenous leaders Kate Beane\, Executive Director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art\, and Christina Woods\, Executive Director of the Duluth Art Institute\, who will engage participants in deep dialogue about Indigenous issues related to place and land. Participants will learn from Dakota and Ojibwe community members\, through stories and histories often left out of public narratives\, how art helps us create deeper meaning and connections. \nRefreshments and a light meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul’s 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-starting-with-the-indigenous-emphasis-on-place/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_critical_conversations_indigenous_place.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230613T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141151Z UID:10000367-1689616800-1689625800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Critical Conversation: Stories I Didn't Know DESCRIPTION:The award-winning documentary\, “Stories I Didn’t Know\,” follows the story of Saint Paul resident Rita Davern as she uncovers uneasy truths of her Irish ancestors and their ownership of Pike Island\, sacred land to the Dakota people. Join us for a special screening of the film followed by a community conversation with Rita Davern\, Ramona Kitto Stately\, and Reuben Kitto Stately. Reflect on how one person’s discovery of truth can create a significant positive impact on personal and statewide levels. Consider the transgressions made by the federal government and non-Native leaders and how together we can confront current systemic failures as we work to create a more just Minnesota. \nRefreshments and a light meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul’s 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-stories-i-didnt-know/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_critical_conversations_stories_didnt_know.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220420T183002Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T202228Z UID:10000241-1694248200-1694269800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the general public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Indian Mounds Park in St. Paul. We will also be visiting Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required) and Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks and beverages. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nIndigenous people of this place have the longest relationship to the land. Because of the nature of this program and experience\, the fee is waived for indigenous participants. Contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org before registering. \nThis experience involves nearly 1.5 miles of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We do provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides and to support social distancing. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. We are no longer accepting registrations for the Waitlist. \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-september/ LOCATION:Indian Mounds Regional Park\, 10 Mounds Blvd\, St. Paul\, 55106 CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_lfp_bdote_2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230911T212238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T171528Z UID:10000394-1698948000-1698955200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – A Decade of Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor and recognize ten years of Learning from Place: Bdote! We will pay tribute to the individuals who co-created this transformational experience with the Minnesota Humanities Center – Ramona Kitto Stately\, Ethan Neerdaels\, and Mona Smith – as well as reveal opportunities to continue the learning. \nLearning from Place: Bdote started in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, following the creation of the Bdote Memory Map. The daylong immersive experience brings participants to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Centered in Dakota stories and cultural knowledge\, the program has become a highly requested experience that expands one’s knowledge and understanding. Since its inception\, Learning from Place: Bdote has been delivered 100 times\, reaching 3\,000 participants from across industry sectors. \nA light meal of Indigenous food will be shared. \nRegistration\nSOLD OUT – REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/decade-of-bdote/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event_decade_lfp_bdote.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20231219T161526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T144502Z UID:10000331-1706364000-1706371200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul & Online - Minnesota Writers Series: A Council of Dolls DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Writers Series begins 2024 by welcoming Mona Susan Power\, author of “A Council of Dolls” (Mariner Books\, 2023). The acclaimed author will read excerpts from her recently published book\, which will inspire conversation with the event moderator\, Sheila O’Connor. Join Mona and Sheila as they discuss topics from the brutal impacts of generational trauma and systemic racism to the healing powers of love\, family\, and hope. This event is presented in partnership with The National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition\, which works to understand and address the ongoing trauma created by U.S. Indian boarding school policies. \nMona Susan Power will be available for book signing and conversation after the event. “A Council of Dolls” will be available for purchase at the event\, courtesy of Birchbark Books. You may also purchase the book online. \nAbout the Book\nFrom the mid-century metropolis of Chicago to the windswept ancestral lands of the Dakota people\, to the bleak and brutal Indian boarding schools\, “A Council of Dolls” is the story of three generations of Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta women\, told in part through the stories of the dolls they carried. Gorgeous\, quietly devastating\, and ultimately hopeful\, the novel shines a light on the echoing damage wrought by the boarding school system and the historical massacres of Indigenous people. \nAbout the author\nMona Susan Power is the author of four books of fiction and has written short stories and essays that have appeared in publications and anthologies such as The Atlantic\, The Paris Review\, Ploughshares\, and Granta. She received a bachelor’s degree and JD from Harvard University and earned an MFA from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. Her first novel\, “The Grass Dancer\,” was published in 1994. \nMona is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (Iháŋktȟuŋwaŋna Dakhóta). She was born and raised in Chicago and now lives in Minneapolis. \nAbout the moderator\nAuthor Sheila O’Connor has written six novels and her short stories\, poems\, and essays have been featured in The New York Times\, Minnesota Monthly\, and Bellingham Review\, among other publications. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop and a professor emeritus at Hamline University. Her most recent novel\, “Evidence of V: A Novel in Fragments\, Facts\, and Fictions\,” won the 2020 Minnesota Book Award (Novel & Short Story). \nRegistration\nThis free event will be in person with an option to attend virtually via Zoom. Registration required. Captioning will be available for those attending virtually. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/council-of-dolls/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Online,Public Programming,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/mn_writers_series_council_dolls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20231117T194628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T165135Z UID:10000395-1706446800-1706454000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival - Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge into action and further learning. \nPlease note: This event will primarily be outdoors so dress accordingly. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permits are available for $7 and can be purchased online or at any Minnesota state park office). \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event must be made through the Great Northern Festival website. \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-bdote-january/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024_great_northern_lfp_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20231117T195323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T165159Z UID:10000396-1707051600-1707058800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival - Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience offered by the Minnesota Humanities Center that invites participants to visit\, inhabit\, and expand their understanding of Twin Cities sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Participants learn from Dakota community members to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge into action and further learning. \nPlease note: This event will primarily be outdoors so dress accordingly. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permits are available for $7 and can be purchased online or at any Minnesota state park office). \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event must be made through the Great Northern Festival website. \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-bdote-february/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024_great_northern_lfp_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20240207T213124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213319Z UID:10000403-1708504200-1708531200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Understand Native Minnesota Educator Academy DESCRIPTION:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14\, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings. They are intended for educators in Minnesota and will feature Native American authors\, artists\, and education experts. Continuing Education credits for teachers and administrators will be offered. \nThese events will be held at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake\, Minnesota. Attendance is free of charge and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Each event is limited to 300 participants. These are the final Educator Academy events to be offered by the SMSC’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be presenting on Teaching American Indian Content to All\, as well as tabling. If you plan to attend\, please come by and say hello! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: info@understandnativemn.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/understand-native-minnesota-feb/ LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_understand_native_mn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230919T170427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T211914Z UID:10000393-1709164800-1709337599@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group\, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center\, is hosting the 3rd annual Dakota & Ojibwe Languages Symposium! This two-day symposium will be held on Thursday\, Feb. 29th and Friday\, March 1st at Treasure Island Resort and Casino. The goal of the symposium is to bring people 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. The symposium will be held in-person and virtually for participants. \nRegistration\nBreakfast and lunch are included for those attending in person. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Treasure Island Resort at 1-888-867-7829. \nCEU’s will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nIn-person spots have been filled. There are still spots available to attend virtually. \nRegister Now \nExhibitor Application\nIf you’re interested in tabling at the symposium\, please complete the online application. We are willing to accommodate as many as we can. 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. \nIf you have any questions\, please email skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. \nApply Online URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/dakota-ojibwe-symposium-presenter-application/ LOCATION:Treasure Island Resort\, 5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd\, Welch\, MN\, 55089\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dakota_ojibwe_language.png ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20240207T213116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T213241Z UID:10000402-1710405000-1710432000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Understand Native Minnesota Educator Academy DESCRIPTION:The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, is hosting two free Educator Academy events on February 21 and March 14\, from 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. These one-day events offer professional development workshops to introduce K-12 educators to a variety of ways to teach Native American topics in classroom settings. They are intended for educators in Minnesota and will feature Native American authors\, artists\, and education experts. Continuing Education credits for teachers and administrators will be offered. \nThese events will be held at Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake\, Minnesota. Attendance is free of charge and meals (breakfast and lunch) will be provided. Each event is limited to 300 participants. These are the final Educator Academy events to be offered by the SMSC’s Understand Native Minnesota campaign. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be presenting on Teaching American Indian Content to All\, as well as tabling. If you plan to attend\, please come by and say hello! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: info@understandnativemn.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/understand-native-minnesota-march/ LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_understand_native_mn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20240214T205951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T131717Z UID:10000404-1712833200-1712842200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote - Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, the Minnesota Humanities Center has collaborated with Dakota community members to offer Learning from Place: Bdote\, an immersive experience that brings people to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Over 3\,400 people have participated in this transformative offering\, leaving many wanting to learn and do more. We are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host the first of our Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote online workshops. \nWorkshop Overview:\nAction Planning and Engagement for Accomplices\nPresented by Native Governance Center – nativegov.org \nAre you interested in taking action to support Native communities? Do you feel unsure about how to get started on building relationships and potential partnerships with Native nations? Join Native Governance Center\, a Native-led nonprofit organization\, for a deep dive into best practices for meaningful engagement. This interactive presentation will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to get into a good headspace and understand protocol before partnering with Native nations. Expect content grounded in real-life examples and ample opportunities to engage with presenters and fellow attendees in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. This presentation is perfect for those wondering “what’s next” after attending a Bdote tour. \nNative Governance Center Presenters: \n\nCree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe\, she/they): Program Coordinator – Movement Building\nJessica Glidden (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa\, she/her/kwe): Program Manager – Leadership Development\nMichaela Madrid (Lower Brule Lakota Sioux\, she/her): Program Director\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/beyond-learning-from-place-bdote/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Online,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_beyond_lfp_bdote.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220608T145649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T150135Z UID:10000271-1716021000-1716042600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Reuben Kitto Stately \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nReuben Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation and a member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. He is an artist\, composer\, and rapper who performs under the name Kitto. He is a graduate of Augsburg University with a BA in American Indian Studies and a lifelong Dakhóta language learner. Reuben has been a member of the Minnesota Indian Education Board of Directors since 2019. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-may/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_lfp_bdote_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220420T181833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T140115Z UID:10000240-1718008200-1718029800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive experience that brings participants to sites of great significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Participants will learn from Dakota community members through stories and histories that have often been left out of our state’s history. This experience is open to the public and is particularly beneficial for educators who want to include new perspectives in their history curriculum. \nLearning from Place: Bdote will begin at Fort Snelling State Park (parking permit is required). After a break for “lunch on your own\,” we will meet at Indian Mounds Regional Park\, followed by a visit to the Pilot Knob Preservation Site. We will be outside the entire time. Participants need to provide their own transportation\, lunch\, snacks\, and beverages. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Marlena Myles \nRamona Kitto Stately is an enrolled member of the Santee Sioux Dakhóta Nation. She has a BA in Dakota Art and Culture and a MAE in Teacher Leadership. She is Project Director for We Are Still Here Minnesota and serves as chairperson of the Minnesota Indian Education Association. Ramona was the Recipient of the 2021 Ron McKinley Award from Minnesota Education Equity Partnership\, currently serves as 2023’s Indigenous Elder in Residence for Carleton College\, and McKnight Culture Bearers Award Recipient in March 2023. \nMarlena Myles is an enrolled Spirit Lake Dakota artist located in St Paul\, Minnesota. Her art brings modernity to Indigenous history\, languages and oral traditions while using the land as a teacher. She has installed three site-specific augmented reality public art installations: the Dakota Spirit Walk (Saint Paul)\, the Sacred Hoop Walk (MN Landscape Arboretum) and the Wodakota Walk (Caponi Art Park). In 2023\, she was awarded the Knight Arts + Tech Fellowship\, Joyce Award and Rise25 Mozilla Honoree. \nThere will be about one mile of walking throughout the day\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, as well as standing for periods of time. We will provide audio headsets for amplification of the tour guides. For specific inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nTHIS EVENT HAS SOLD OUT \nJoin the Waitlist \nWant to know more about Learning from Place: Bdote?\nLearn more about the Learning from Place: Bdote offering.\n \nLearn More \nWatch Learning from Place: Bdote\, a video produced to celebrate 10 years of this powerful program. \nWatch Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-bdote-june/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_lfp_bdote_june_2024.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240723T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20240625T180057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T171244Z UID:10000434-1721721600-1721836800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Onamia - American Indian Education in Minnesota 101 DESCRIPTION:In April 2019 Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan performed a ceremonial signing of Executive Order 19-24 (which came into law in 2023) with several Tribal leaders and officials. Photo by Melanie Franks \nThe Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) is pleased to announce a significant training opportunity designed in collaboration with Tribal Nations and the urban American Indian community in Minnesota. This training program is specifically tailored for school district administrators\, staff\, school board members\, and educators to enhance their understanding and engagement with Native learners and families. \nThe primary goal of this training is to equip K-12 educators\, staff\, and administrators with the knowledge and tools necessary to serve American Indian students and foster positive relationships effectively. Participants will gain insights that they can apply directly in their teaching practices and community interactions. \nThis training has been developed in partnership with MDE\, University of Minnesota Duluth – Tribal Sovereignty Institute\, the Minnesota Department of Transportation – Tribal State Relations Training\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to this important initiative aimed at strengthening our collective commitment to Native education and community engagement. \nVisit the MDE Tribal Relations Training web page to learn more and to access the two free pre-requisite online courses. \nLodging\nLodging is recommended at Grand Casino Mille Lacs (777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN 56359 – same location of the two-day training). Rooms are $99.00 – 109.00 per night plus taxes and fees until July 8\, 2024. Call Grand Casino Mille Lacs at 800-626-5825 and mention code TDE722M for the training block (or enter the code when you register online). \nDistrict Reimbursement\nDistrict Reimbursement Application – MDE Tribal Relations Training – District Reimbursement Application (office.com) \nThis form must be completed if a district would like to receive the reimbursement of $500 per participant. The payments will be processed by MDE after the training. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Please complete the registration form for each individual attending. \nK-12 educators\, staff\, and administrators will receive 13.5 clock hours upon completion of the training. \nRegistration Questions: Contact Melanie Franks — MDE Tribal Liaison at melanie.franks@state.mn.us. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/american-indian-education-in-minnesota-101/ LOCATION:Grand Casino Mille Lacs\, 777 Grand Avenue\, Onamia\, MN\, 56359\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/event_indian_ed_101.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Franks - MDE Tribal Liaison":MAILTO:melanie.franks@state.mn.us END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230815T131444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T185305Z UID:10000379-1727866800-1727875800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Fall Metro Indian Education Gathering hosted at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served potluck style. A main dish will be provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly and bring a side dish or dessert to share! \nOur tentative agenda is: \n\nUpdates from Dr. Jane Harstad\, Office of the American Indian Education (MDE).\nAn open discussion on how American Indian Education programs can help support one another\n\nIf you have a topic you would like to add to the agenda please contact Robin Nelson at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a group of urban American Indian Educators that come together on a regular basis\, 2-3 times a year to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to people who can help navigate the rules and regulations governing American Indian Education programs. This group has been meeting since January 2013 but COVID discontinued our meetings. The group relaunched at the Minnesota Indian Education Association Conference on April 19\, 2023 and resumed regular in-person gatherings Fall 2023. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/fall-metro-indian-education-gathering/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_fall_metro_indian_ed.png ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Nelson":MAILTO:rnelson4@isd622.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20230817T135111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T214004Z UID:10000380-1730539800-1730548800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content DESCRIPTION:Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content is designed for educators who have attended\, or are planning to attend\, Learning from Place: Bdote. This workshop is especially useful for developing unique classroom content to align with Minnesota State Social Studies Standards. \nOffered in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, this online workshop will address the concerns and anxieties that non-Indigenous educators may have around teaching Dakota history. Educators will leave with new resources and content\, deeper understanding\, and ideas for how to lead a Bdote trip or to bring the experience into the classroom. \nTeaching Bdote will be facilitated and presented by Ramona Kitto Stately\, Ethan Neerdaels\, and the Saint Paul Public Schools Office of Teaching and Learning. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a concern\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for Minnesota residents. To request a complimentary spot\, please register with Discount Code WAIVE24. \nThrough our partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, the fee is waived for all SPPS educators. Please register with Discount Code SPPS24. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-teaching-bdote/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_teaching_bdote_2024.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20240920T214615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T175330Z UID:10000444-1730982600-1730991600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote - Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices DESCRIPTION:Since 2013\, the Minnesota Humanities Center has collaborated with Dakota community members to offer Learning from Place: Bdote\, an immersive experience that brings people to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Over 3\,400 people have participated in this transformative offering\, leaving many wanting to learn and do more. We are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host the first of our Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote online workshops. \nWorkshop Overview:\nAction Planning and Engagement for Accomplices\nPresented by Native Governance Center – nativegov.org \nAre you interested in taking action to support Native communities? Do you feel unsure about how to get started on building relationships and potential partnerships with Native nations? Join Native Governance Center\, a Native-led nonprofit organization\, for a deep dive into best practices for meaningful engagement. This interactive presentation will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to get into a good headspace and understand protocol before partnering with Native nations. Expect content grounded in real-life examples and ample opportunities to engage with presenters and fellow attendees in a welcoming\, beginner-friendly environment. This presentation is perfect for those wondering “what’s next” after attending a Bdote tour. \nNative Governance Center Presenters: \n\nCree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe): Program Manager for Community Engagement\nSage Phillips (Penobscot Nation): Program Coordinator for Community Engagement\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-beyond-learning-from-place-bdote-action-planning-engagement-for-accomplices/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/event_beyond_lfp_bdote.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20241010T184744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142813Z UID:10000455-1734372000-1734379200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: Essence of Indigenous Joy DESCRIPTION:Splendid traditional entrees and desserts evolve at the Minnesota Humanities Center as we commemorate Indigenous Cultural Heritage Month through food and the beloved stories behind them that bring community joy. Cuisine and authentic presentations are showcased by one of the Twin Cities’ finest chefs\, food historian\, and musicians. \nFeatured Chef\nBrian Yazzie aka Yazzie the Chef (Diné/Navajo) is from Dennehotso\, Arizona and based out of Saint Paul\, MN. Chef Yazzie has an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts from Saint Paul College 2016. He is a delegate of Slow Food Turtle Island Association\, and a team member at I-Collective: a collective of cooks\, chefs\, seed keepers\, farmers\, foragers\, and scholars\, focused on bringing awareness to the cultural appropriations of indigenous foods of the Americas. Chef Yazzie and his Fiancée\, Danielle Polk (Hoonmana Polk) are the Founders/Owners of Intertribal Foodways\, a culinary mission specifically working with and for the betterment of tribal communities\, wellness and health through Indigenous foods. They travel internationally and are available for catering\, private dinners\, pop up dinners\, chef demos & cooking classes\, collaborations\, and presentations on indigenous food sovereignty. \nFeatured Emcee\nDeanna StandingCloud\, a citizen of the Red Lake Nation of Anishinaabe\, Deanna collaborates with fellow Native comedians\, including Trish Cook’s all-female group\, ACE BAE Comedy. She’s performed comedy since 2022. She is also learning about traditional healing modalities for her new business\, Ziigwan Indigenous Wellness. Deanna is a playwright\, artist\, and powwow emcee who enjoys spending time with her children\, her dog Benny\, cooking\, taking nature walks\, and creative activities. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/feeding-our-souls-essence-of-indigenous-joy/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Feeding Our Souls,Free,Immersive Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_feeding_souls_indigenous_joy.png ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20221115T155020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T174624Z UID:10000326-1738501200-1738508400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:The Great Northern Festival – Learning from Place: Bdote DESCRIPTION:Expand your understanding of the Twin Cities with a guided walk of sites with deep significance to Dakota people. Led by Dakota community members\, participants will be encouraged to reconsider their relationship to land\, water\, sky\, and all life—including other humans—through stories and perspectives that are often left out of our state’s history. \nBdote is a Dakota word that generally means “where two waters come together.” The bdote where Ȟaȟáwakpa (Mississippi River) and the Mnísota Wakpá (Minnesota River) come together is central to Dakota spirituality and history. \nParticipants will leave with a deeper understanding about Dakota people’s relationship to the place we now call Minnesota and will be encouraged to put newfound knowledge into action and further learning. \nPlan Your Experience: This event will begin at the Thomas C. Savage Visitor Center and primarily be outdoors\, so dress accordingly. A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required (one-day permits are available for $7 and can be purchased online or at any Minnesota state park office). \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event must be made through the Great Northern Festival website. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/great-northern-festival-learning-from-place-bdote/ LOCATION:Fort Snelling State Park\, 101 Snelling Lake Road\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55111\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2024_great_northern_lfp_bdote.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T182928 CREATED:20220608T162514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T200429Z UID:10000293-1740988800-1741104000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Carlton – 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 4th Annual Dakota and Ojibwe Language Symposium. This year the symposium will be held on Monday\, March 3rd and Tuesday\, March 4\, 2025 at Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton\, MN. The goal of the symposium is to bring people 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. \nBreakfast and lunch are included for those attending in person. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations. Participants are responsible for booking their own overnight accommodations if needed and can call Black Bear Casino Resort at 1-888-771-0777 or book online. \nCEUs will be available for educators attending the symposium. \nIf you have any questions\, please email Skyler Kuczaboski at skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED \nPlease contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org with any registration questions. \nExhibitor Application\nSpots for tabling at the Symposium are now full. \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. \nIf you have any questions\, please email skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us or call/text 651-304-4149. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/dakota-ojibwe-languages-symposium-2025/ LOCATION:Black Bear Resort and Casino\, 1785 Highway 210\, Carlton\, MN\, 55718\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/event_dakota_ojibwe_language_symposium_2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR