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SUMMARY:St. Paul - An Evening of Haiku and Anishinaabe Song with Kimberly Blaeser\, Gordon Henry\, Jr.\, and Gerald Vizenor.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special evening of poetry and music with esteemed poets and writers\, Kimberly Blaeser\, Gordon Henry\, Jr.\, and Gerald Vizenor. Our guests will share haiku\, Anishinaabe dream songs\, music\, as well as conversation with one another and the audience on their work and inspirations. In the spirit of nourishing our bodies and our minds\, prior to the event\, we invite you to join us for a complimentary community meal\, during which we will be joined by special musical guest\, Phil Fried. \nBooks by Blaeser\, Henry\, and Vizenor will be available for purchase at the event through Birchbark Books\, and book signing will take place after event activities have ended. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Indigenous Nations Poets (IN-NA-PO)\, a national Indigenous poetry community committed to mentoring emerging writers\, nurturing the growth of Indigenous poetic practices\, and raising the visibility of all Native writers past\, present\, and future. In-Na-Po recognizes the role of poetry in sustaining tribal sovereign nations and Native languages. \nAbout our guests:\nKimberly Blaeser\, past Wisconsin Poet Laureate and founding director of Indigenous Nations Poets\, is a poet\, photographer\, and scholar. She is the author of six poetry collections\, most recently Ancient Light (2024)\, Résister en dansant/Ikwe-niimi: Dancing Resistance (2020)\, and Copper Yearning (2019). Blaeser edited Traces in Blood\, Bone\, and Stone: Contemporary Ojibwe Poetry\, wrote the monograph Gerald Vizenor: Writing in the Oral Tradition on the work of fellow White Earth writer\, and served as contributing editor for When the Light of the World Was Subdued\, Our Songs Came Through: A Norton Anthology of Native Nations Poetry (2020). Her poetry is widely anthologized and her photographs\, picto-poems\, and ekphrastic pieces have appeared in exhibits such as “Visualizing Sovereignty\,” and “No More Stolen Sisters.” An Anishinaabe activist and environmentalist\, she is an enrolled member of White Earth Nation and grew up on the reservation. The 2024 Mackey Chair in Creative Writing at Beloit College\, Blaeser is a Professor Emerita at UW–Milwaukee and an MFA faculty member for Institute of American Indian Arts. She serves on the Poetry Coalition of the Academy of American Poets\, and as Vice President of Letters for Wisconsin Academy of Sciences\, Arts\, and Letters. Her accolades include a Lifetime Achievement Award from Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas. Blaeser splits her time between her home in rural Wisconsin and a water-access cabin adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.  \nAn Anishinaabe poet and novelist\, Gordon Henry\, Jr. is an enrolled member of the White Earth Nation of Minnesota. He is the author of the poetry collection Spirit Matters: White Clay\, Red Exits\, Distant Other (2022)\, a mixed-genre collection The Failure of Certain Charms and Other Disparate (2007)\, a chapbook Outside White Earth (1986)\, and the novel The Light People (1994) which won an American Book Award. He co-published an educational reader The Ojibway (2004) with George Cornell\, and his poetry\, fiction\, and essays have appeared in various journal and anthologies in the U. S. and Europe including in New Poets of Native Nations (2018)\, When the Light of the World Was Subdued\, Our Songs Came Through (2020)\, and Living Nations\, Living Words (2021). A past Professor in the English Department at Michigan State University\, he also served for many years as Senior Editor of the American Indian Studies Series at Michigan State University Press\, and held a Fulbright Lectureship in Spain. Gordon now lives in Empire\, Michigan. \nGerald Vizenor is Professor Emeritus of American Studies at the University of California\, Berkeley.  He is a citizen of the White Earth Nation in Minnesota\, and has published more than forty books\, novels\, literary and cultural studies\, and poetry.  Native Provenance: The Betrayal of Cultural Creativity\, a collection of essays\, is his most recent publication.  Vizenor has received many awards including the American Book Award for Griever: An American Monkey King in China\, the Western Literature Association Distinguished Achievement Award\, and the Mark Twain Award from the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature.  \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however registration is required. A complimentary light evening meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. prior to the event start at 6:00 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/haiku-and-anishinaabe-song/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240628T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Indigenous Nations Poets: Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC)\, in partnership with Indigenous Nations Poets (IN-NA-PO) is honored to present an evening of poetry readings with this year’s IN-NA-PO fellows and visiting writers. Capping off their week-long retreat at MHC\, a group of IN-NA-PO fellows and visiting writers will share some of their original work and engage each other and the audience in conversation. Fellows taking part include Anangookwe Wolf\, Anthony Ceballos\, Bonney Hartley\, Halee Kirkwood\, Kalehua Kim\, Kinsale Drake\, Sunni Parisien\, and Tacey Atsitty. Hosting this event will be former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Kimberly Blaeser\, City of Minneapolis Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdrich\, and Minnesota Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman.  \nIn the spirit of nourishing our bodies and our minds\, prior to the event\, we invite you to join us for a complimentary community meal. Books will be available for purchase at the event through Birchbark Books\, and book signing will take place after event activities have ended. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Indigenous Nations Poets (IN-NA-PO)\, a national Indigenous poetry community committed to mentoring emerging writers\, nurturing the growth of Indigenous poetic practices\, and raising the visibility of all Native writers past\, present\, and future. In-Na-Po recognizes the role of poetry in sustaining tribal sovereign nations and Native languages. \nAbout the event hosts:\nKimberly Blaeser\, past Wisconsin Poet Laureate and founding director of Indigenous Nations Poets\, is a poet\, photographer\, and scholar. She is the author of six poetry collections\, most recently Ancient Light (2024)\, Résister en dansant/Ikwe-niimi: Dancing Resistance (2020)\, and Copper Yearning (2019). Her photographs\, picto-poems\, and ekphrastic pieces have appeared in exhibits such as “Visualizing Sovereignty\,” and “No More Stolen Sisters.” An Anishinaabe activist and environmentalist\, she is an enrolled member of White Earth Nation and grew up on the reservation. The 2024 Mackey Chair in Creative Writing at Beloit College\, Blaeser is a Professor Emerita at UW–Milwaukee and an MFA faculty member for Institute of American Indian Arts. Her accolades include a Lifetime Achievement Award from Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas. Blaeser splits her time between her home in rural Wisconsin and a water-access cabin adjacent to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.  \nHeid E. Erdrich grew up in Wahpeton\, North Dakota and is Ojibwe enrolled at Turtle Mountain. Heid teaches\, edits\, and curates visual arts exhibitions with a focus on Native American art. Many of her seven poetry collections contain works created for collaborations with visual artists. Her poetry collection Little Big Bully\, 2020\, won a National Poetry Series award and the Bobbitt prize from The Library of Congress. Heid edited the 2018 anthology New Poets of Native Nations which won an American Book Award from the Before Columbus Foundation. She is the 2024 Minneapolis Poet Laureate.  \nGwen Nell Westerman is a poet\, visual artist\, and scholar. Her roots are deep in the landscape of the tallgrass prairie and reveal themselves in her art and writing. She is an enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and her father’s family is from the Heipa District. Her mother’s family is from the Flint District of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Neither of her parents spoke English when they were sent as small children to boarding schools in Oklahoma and South Dakota. Singing and writing for as long as she can remember\, Gwen understands from experience the important ways language and the land shape who we are. She was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Minnesota in 2021. \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however registration is required. A complimentary light evening meal will be served at 5:30 p.m. prior to the event start at 6:00 p.m. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/indigenous-nations-poets-poetry-reading/
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,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240724T160000
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melanie Franks - MDE Tribal Liaison":MAILTO:melanie.franks@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241002T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Nelson":MAILTO:rnelson4@isd622.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20241010T184744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142813Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Skyler Kuczaboski":MAILTO:skyler.kuczaboski@state.mn.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
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SUMMARY:Erskine - National History Day Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities? Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society\, for a workshop designed for 6-12th grade educators. Hosted by the Northwest Service Cooperative\, this session will spotlight Minnesota’s Indigenous communities\, featuring an update from the Minnesota Department of Education on the recently passed Indigenous Education for All legislation\, a presentation from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition on the history and legacy of residential boarding schools\, an introduction to National History Day by the Minnesota Historical Society\, and a curated overview of high-quality educator resources. Educators will gain practical strategies and resources to guide students in creating projects with honor\, respect\, and cultural sensitivity. \nEducators will receive 4.5 clock hours and a $75 stipend following their participation in the workshop. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/erskine-national-history-day-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Garden Valley Technologies\, 206 Vance Ave. S.\, Erskine\, 56535\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20250211T210900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T223424Z
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SUMMARY:Prior Lake - Teaching American Indian Content to All - MIEA Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center at the 41st Annual Minnesota Indian Education Association (MIEA) Conference on Thursday\, March 20! MHC will be presenting the session “Teaching American Indian Content to All” from 9:15–10:15 and tabling in the vendor area throughout the day. Stop by our table to view MHC’s educator resources and learn more about our work with educators. \nPlease Note: The full MIEA Conference runs from March 18-21. Registration and payment through MIEA for the full conference are required to attend. \nLearn More \nAbout MIEA\nThe primary goal of MIEA is to create and uphold a robust communication network while fostering quality education and unity among American Indians. This objective serves to ensure the continuous flow of information and heightened awareness regarding both local and statewide educational endeavors. Specifically\, MIEA is dedicated to persistent awareness and proactive efforts that cater to the distinct educational and culturally specific needs of American Indian students across the state. Through these concerted actions\, MIEA aims to significantly contribute to the educational and cultural enrichment of American Indian communities.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/teaching-american-indian-content-to-all-miea-conference/
LOCATION:Mystic Lake Center\, 2400 Mystic Lake Boulevard NW\, Prior Lake\, MN\, 55372\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20250306T170810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T204347Z
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SUMMARY:Online - Cultivating Cultural Understanding: Dakota & Ojibwe Educator Resources
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session highlighting the Minnesota Humanities Center’s impactful work supporting educators across the state. Learn about the meaningful Dakota and Ojibwe resources available to help teachers and schools deepen cultural understanding in the classroom. Participants will also explore a standards-aligned lesson focused on the “Why Treaties Matter” initiative\, offering valuable insights for integrating Indigenous perspectives into teaching. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and bring these important narratives into your classroom\, school\, and district! \nThis session will be hosted by Resource Training & Solutions\, one of nine Minnesota Service Cooperatives. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-cultivating-cultural-understanding-dakota-ojibwe-educator-resources/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-cultivating-cultural-understanding-dakota-ojibwe-educator-resources/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20240124T221858Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Spring Metro Indian Education Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring Metro American Indian Education Gathering hosted at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students are welcome to attend. Lunch will be served potluck style. A main dish will be provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly and bring a side dish or dessert to share! \nAgenda\n\nUpdate from MDE American Indian Education\nPresentation from Gimiwan Dustin Burnette – Executive Director\, Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network\nNetworking\n\nIf you have a topic you would like to add to the agenda please contact Robin Nelson at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a group of urban American Indian Educators that come together on a regular basis\, 2-3 times a year to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to people who can help navigate the rules and regulations governing American Indian Education programs. This group has been meeting since January 2013. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/spring-metro-indian-education-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning for Sovereign Futures: Native Education for All Institute
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is excited to share an upcoming professional learning opportunity in collaboration with the Tribal Nations Education Committee\, Minnesota Department of Education’s Office of American Indian Education\, and the Minnesota Humanities Center. \nApplications for the NIEA’s Learning for Sovereign Futures: Native Education for All Institute are now open! This free\, five-day workshop\, taking place from August 4-8\, 2025\, in the Twin Cities\, is designed for educators\, leaders\, and advocates focused on supporting Indigenous Education for All (IEFA) in K-12 classrooms. \nThis opportunity is open to any educators or leaders working in or with a Minnesota K-12 school or district and ideal for those who plan professional development activities in their roles. \nApply Now\nTHE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/learning-for-sovereign-futures-native-education-for-all-institute/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educator Institute,Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250804T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20250702T162411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T170131Z
UID:10000524-1754332200-1754337600@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Native American Lives Series Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Come help us celebrate the launch of the first four books in the Native American Lives Series! Written for middle grade readers\, this biography series features Dakota and Ojibwe leaders and changemakers pivotal to both Minnesota and the United States\, such as Charles Albert Bender\, a World-series winning pitcher\, and the first Minnesotan to join the National Baseball Hall of Fame. \nDuring the launch event\, meet the editors and authors\, enjoy live readings\, connect with community partners\, and be among the first to get your hands on these inspiring books. If you are an educator\, we will share about upcoming opportunities to bring the books into classrooms\, including book giveaways\, mini-grants\, and professional development. Visit the Native American Lives Series program page to learn about all 12 titles in the series. \nThis event is free to attend\, and light refreshments will be served. The first 30 guests who register in advance will receive a free book from the series and the first 30 educators to register will receive four free books for their classroom! You must be in attendance to receive a free book and bring a school ID to receive the four classroom books. Complimentary books will also be available for a $10 donation to the Minnesota Humanities Center at the event\, and the evening will end with a book signing. \nWhether you are an educator\, parent\, librarian\, or lifelong learner\, this is your chance to discover a new series that honors Indigenous histories and futures\, and to celebrate Native storytelling at its very best. All are welcome! \nPublished by Lerner Publishing Group\, the series is supported by the Minnesota Humanities Center\, generously funded through the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) through its Understand Native Minnesota campaign\, also funded in part by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nAbout the Speakers\nHeid E. Erdrich is the author of a dozen books in both poetry and prose. She grew up in North Dakota and is Ojibwe\, enrolled at Turtle Mountain. She curates art exhibits\, teaches\, researches\, and collaborates with other artists. In 2024\, Heid served as the Inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate. She is the 2025 James Welch Visiting Writer at University of Montana Missoula\, and a co-editor of the Native American Lives Series \nDiane Wilson is a Dakota author\, educator\, and bog steward. Her novel\, The Seed Keeper (2021) and her memoir\, Spirit Car: Journey to a Dakota Past (2006)\, won the Minnesota Book Awards in 2022 and 2007. She has also published a nonfiction book\, Beloved Child; and co-authored a picture book—Where We Come From. Her essays have appeared in anthologies including: Kinship: Belonging in a World of Relations (2021); We Are Meant to Rise (2021); and A Good Time for the Truth (2016).  She is the former Executive Director for Dream of Wild Health and the Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance. In addition to this book\, she authored the first in the series\, Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota Language Protector. Wilson is a Mdewakanton descendant\, enrolled on the Rosebud Reservation. \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. \nJessica Engelking is the daughter of an enrolled member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe. She grew up in Warroad\, Minnesota\, with her parents and younger sister. After high school\, she attended the University of Minnesota–Morris\, making use of their American Indian Tuition Waiver. She graduated with a BA in philosophy and went on to study philosophy at the graduate level. She received her MA in philosophy from the University of Iowa. She currently resides in Minnetonka and is isolating in Elkader\, Iowa\, with her boyfriend\, David\, and dog\, Walden. She is working from home as the social media manager for the Great Plains Action Society\, a Native nonprofit. Jessica enjoys running with her dog\, spending time on the water\, reading\, and she’s trying to get better at beading. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/native-american-lives-series-book-launch/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T210000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20250731T204858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T204858Z
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SUMMARY:Winona - Shorelines and Storylines: An Artist Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of reflection\, story\, and shared warmth around the fire (weather permitting). This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with the artists of Once Upon A Shore through a special panel conversation moderated by guest exhibition curator\, Heid E. Erdrich. Enjoy passed appetizers\, and purchase drinks from Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM)’s Water Bar Cafe & Provisions. The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to partner with MMAM to highlight artists Gwen Nell Westerman\, Tashia Hart\, and Cole Redhorse Taylor who have contributed to the Native American Lives Series\, books by and about Dakota and Ojibwe Minnesotans\, for middle grade readers. Guests are also invited to purchase a variety of books created by exhibition artists\, including the newest publications Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota Language Protector\, Charles Albert Bender: National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher\, Peggy Flanagan: Lieutenant Governor\, and Carrie Cavender Schommer: Dakota Language Teacher\, and have your copy signed and personalized. \nRegistration\nShorelines and Storylines is organized by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Registration through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is required to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-shorelines-and-storylines-an-artist-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Native American Lives Series,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20250910T192543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T163159Z
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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! \nThe agenda will include: \n\nByron Ninham: Community Outreach Miin – Program Updates\nMDE Indian Education – Updates from Annie Huberty\nTNEC Update to include PD for 2025-25 – Beth Tepper\nCompass/Equitable Access AI Specialist – Jodie Sheets\nFree Course Offerings\nTony Drews/Tiwahe Foundation/American Indian Family Empowerment program/youth scholarships\nISD622 American Indian Education new curriculum website\n\nIf you have questions about the session and agenda\, please contact Robin Nelson at rnelson4@isd622.org. \nAbout the Metro Indian Education Gathering\nThe Metro Indian Education Gathering is a group of urban American Indian Educators that come together on a regular basis\, 2-3 times a year to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to people who can help navigate the rules and regulations governing American Indian Education programs. This group has been meeting since January 2013. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-fall-metro-indian-education-gathering-2025/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="Robin Nelson":MAILTO:rnelson4@isd622.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20250930T151653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T182256Z
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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:20251204T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20251002T150408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T182551Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Online,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom-morning/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20251002T150411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T182635Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series,Online,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom-evening/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20251203T195907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T183049Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260227T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20260112T175143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T163625Z
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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. \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:20260408T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T083000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20260311T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T184645Z
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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 three newest titles in the series\, “George Morrison: Modern Artist\,” “Sharon Day: Water Walker\,” and “Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder.” 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: \n\nGain an overview of the entire series\nLearn about integrating indigenous content with current academic standards\nLearn about classroom ready resources and educator guides\nReceive 1 clock hour\n\nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \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/
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
LOCATION:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-from-page-to-practice-the-native-american-lives-series-in-the-classroom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20260305T223627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T223627Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Spring Metro Indian Education Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Spring Metro Indian Education Gathering hosted at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Anyone connected to American Indian Education and/or American Indian students is welcome to attend. Lunch will be served potluck style\, with a main dish provided. Please register so we can plan accordingly and bring a side dish or dessert to share. \nDuring this session\, we will create space for small-group conversations around key topics\, allowing time to connect\, reflect on the year\, plan for the year ahead\, and identify shared needs to help inform our collective work moving forward.\n\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\, two times a year to share ideas and discuss challenges while celebrating successes. We create a space for networking and access to people who can help navigate the rules and regulations governing American Indian Education programs. This group has been meeting since January 2013. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-spring-metro-indian-education-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260615T200000
DTSTAMP:20260619T033306
CREATED:20260515T202559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T192357Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Book Launch for Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the official launch of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin: Political Pathfinder\, a newly released title in the acclaimed Native American Lives Series. Hear from series editor and former Minneapolis Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdrich alongside author Hema Erdrich Patel as they discuss the life\, legacy\, and political vision of Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin. \nThis biography was written because Baldwin’s story\, while not widely known\, has much to teach us today. One of the first Native people to work in the White House in 1904\, Baldwin’s legal career in which she spent decades defending her tribe in Washington\, exemplifies how politics and activism can be bridged through advocacy\, and that education is a path to sovereignty. \nDesigned especially for educators\, parents\, and youth\, this event is an opportunity to engage directly with the creators of the series and explore the teachings of Baldwin’s story. The evening will include a reading\, conversation with the authors\, and space for questions and dialogue. \nAbout the Author\nHema Erdrich Patel is a writer\, artist\, dog lover\, and lifelong student. She comes from a beautiful blend of cultures—on her mother’s side\, mixed German and Turtle Mountain Ojibwe\, and her father’s side\, Gujarati Indian. She was raised in Belcourt\, North Dakota\, and Sisseton\, South Dakota\, and calls Minneapolis\, Minnesota\, home. She graduated from Yale University with a BA in the History of Science\, Health\, and Medicine and an Education Studies Certificate. Her most recent artistic adventure consisted of a three-month bharatanatyam dance intensive in Ahmedabad\, Gujarat\, India. She is pursuing a path toward medicine. \nAbout the Editor\nHeid E. Erdrich is the author of a dozen books in both poetry and prose. She grew up in North Dakota and is Ojibwe\, enrolled at Turtle Mountain. She curates art exhibits\, teaches\, researches\, and collaborates with other artists. In 2024\, Heid served as the Inaugural Minneapolis Poet Laureate. She is the 2025-2026 Camille Gage Fellow. \nThis event is presented in partnership with Birchbark Books which is operated by a spirited collection of people who believe in the power of good writing\, the beauty of handmade art\, the strength of Native culture\, and the importance of small and intimate bookstores. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-book-launch-for-marie-louise-bottineau-baldwin-political-pathfinder/
LOCATION:Birchbark Bizhiw\, 1629 Hennepin Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Native American Lives Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mackenzie Whitehead-Bust":MAILTO:mackenzie@mnhum.org
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