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: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;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250123T180000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20241217T171253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142837Z UID:10000468-1737648000-1737655200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - Building Bright Futures: Support Student Growth and Success as a National History Day Judge! DESCRIPTION:Join us as a 2025 Regional History Day Judge and help shape the future of Minnesota students! This rewarding volunteer opportunity allows you to engage directly with young scholars as they explore historical topics\, develop critical research and writing skills\, and discover their voices. \nYour role as a judge goes beyond evaluating projects—it’s about fostering confidence\, curiosity\, and a sense of accomplishment in students. By offering thoughtful feedback and celebrating their efforts\, you empower them to grow as learners\, thinkers\, and creators. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society\, is committed to ensuring students see themselves in the mentors and evaluators they encounter throughout their educational experience. We especially welcome judges from Minnesota’s richly diverse communities\, including African American\, Asian\, American Indian\, Latino/e/x\, East African\, and Greater Minnesota residents. Your unique perspective can make a lasting impact! \nNo experience? No problem! This online training session\, led by Sammi Jo Papas of the Minnesota Historical Society\, provides everything you need to know. All you need is an interest in history and a willingness to connect with students. \n\nEvent Details: \n\nWho Should Attend: Anyone interested in history and student success\nFormat: Online training\nStipend: Workshop attendees who commit to judging at a Regional History Day competition will receive a $50 stipend\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now \nJoin us in nurturing the next generation of leaders\, innovators\, and citizens. Learn more and sign up as a History Day judge to make a difference: mnhs.org/historyday. \nSupport young historians and help shape the next generation of leaders—sign up today!\nSupport for this project comes in part from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) “National History Day” initiative\, an effort to extend NHD outreach to educators and students in hard-to-reach communities and to recruit\, in collaboration with NHD and NHD affiliates\, a more diverse pool of NHD judges from minority-serving institutions\, community colleges\, and underserved communities. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/national-history-day-judge-1/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free,K-12 Education,Online,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/event_national_history_day_judges.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20241030T193105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T142747Z UID:10000461-1733306400-1733324400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Marshall - National History Day: Honoring Histories with Care 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. 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 a $75 stipend and 4.5 clock hours following their participation in the workshop. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: Dawn Christensen\, dawn.christensen@swsc.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/marshall-national-history-day/ LOCATION:Southwest West Central Service Cooperative\, 1420 East College Drive\, Marshall\, MN\, 56258\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/event_national_history_day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241124 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20230928T152223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T173115Z UID:10000391-1732233600-1732406399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota English Learner Education (MELEd) Fall Conference DESCRIPTION:The annual MELEd Fall Conference will be held November 22-23\, 2024 at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. The Minnesota English Learner Education Conference is a partnership between MinneTESOL and the Minnesota Department of Education. Educators come together to celebrate\, share information\, learn from and with each other\, and network across Minnesota for ESL\, Dual Language and Bilingual Education\, and Migrant Education. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be tabling and presenting two sessions at the conference: \n\nCulturally Rich Resources for All Learners – Friday\, November 22\, 10:15-11:00 a.m.\nAmplifying Student Voice through the Latino Poetry Anthology\, Places We Call Home – Saturday\, November 23\, 2:00-2:45 p.m.\n\nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: admin@minnetesol.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/meled-fall-conference/ LOCATION:Saint Paul RiverCentre\, 175 Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event_meled_fall_conference.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 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:20241102T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 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:20241030T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241030T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20240905T200039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T165706Z UID:10000238-1730277000-1730286000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Latine Film Project - Inspiring the Next Generation DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive preview of a new project created in collaboration with MHC and LatinoLEAD that amplifies the stories of Latine individuals who have exemplified strength and resiliency to pursue unconventional paths to success. Through inspiring stories along with supporting learning materials\, the project seeks to inspire future leaders and foster community pride and understanding across Minnesota. During the session\, you’ll gain insight from community listening reports\, connect with project contributors\, and view a sneak peek of the video content. Participants will also have the opportunity to provide input and explore ideas for expanding the project’s reach and impact. An authentic Mexican breakfast will be served. \nThis event is offered as part of the St. Paul Area Chamber’s Equity Leadership Series. For more information about the series contact events@stpaulchamber.com. \nLimited seats are available for non-St. Paul Area Chamber members through MHC’s registration link below. \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. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-latine-film-project-inspiring-the-next-generation/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_latine_poetry_gathering.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240822T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20240722T204149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T202550Z UID:10000436-1724324400-1724328000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Online - From Mountains to Lakes: Stories of Hmong Women DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Minnesota Humanities Center collaborated with several institutions\, scholars\, and artists to host From Mountains to Lakes: Hmong Educational Forum. The event provided meaningful insight to include Hmong diaspora\, health disparities\, the importance of data disaggregation\, identity and intersectionality. Videos of these presentations are available to view online. \nWatch Now \nThis year\, Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to collaborate with Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT) to host From Mountains to Lakes: Stories of Hmong Women. Our first event was held in October and aimed at recognizing the perseverance and contributions of Hmong women in Minnesota since arriving to the US nearly 50 years ago. Following the gathering\, HWAT hosted several intergenerational listening groups to identify stories and themes that are critical for community growth and on-going resiliency. Join HWAT board member\, Dr. MayKao Hang and MHC Chief Humanities Officer MayKao Fredericks as they share the report and offer reflections. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/from-mountains-to-lakes-stories-of-hmong-women/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Online,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event_mountains_lakes_past_future.png ORGANIZER;CN="MayKao Fredericks":MAILTO:maykao@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20240618T171031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T152547Z UID:10000432-1722729600-1723334399@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Birmingham\, AL - Alabama Civil Rights Field Study DESCRIPTION:The Alabama Civil Rights Field Study offers a profound\, seven-day\, six-night exploration into the heart of the Modern Civil Rights Movement. This immersive experience is designed for educators who seek to deepen their understanding of the pivotal role that Alabama played in making the promises of the U.S. Constitution a greater reality for more Americans and its ties to Minnesota today. Journey through key historical sites in Birmingham\, Selma\, and Montgomery\, and witness firsthand the landmarks of courage and struggle that changed our nation. \nUsing a combination of lectures\, first-hand accounts from history makers\, travel\, and primary and secondary source documents\, educators will examine how the political\, social\, economic\, and cultural institutions of the United States of America were changed as a result of the events that took place in Alabama. URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/alabama-civil-rights-field-study/ LOCATION:Sonesta Inns and Suites\, 50 State Farm Pkwy\, Birmingham\, AL\, 35209\, United States CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/balm_gilead_header.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20240614T153937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T153937Z UID:10000429-1720623600-1720630800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: Minnesota African American History DESCRIPTION:K-12 educators are invited to attend this special film screening and discussion. Co-produced by OMG Studios and the Minnesota Humanities Center\, this documentary challenges our understanding of slavery\, its impact on Minnesota\, and how we reconcile our past by taking viewers on a present-day journey to Ghana\, to the quarters of Harriet and Dred Scott\, and into conversations with current and future scholars. Featuring Akwamu Traditional Area’s King Odeneho Kwafo Akoto\, III and Queen Mother Nana Afrakoma\, II\, of West Africa\, Ghana\, St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter III\, MN Humanities CEO Kevin Lindsey\, St. Cloud State University American Studies Chair and Minnesota Book Award Winner Dr. Christopher Lehman\, and Minnesota creative treasures T. Mychael Rambo\, Thomasina Petrus and concluding with voices of the Black Youth Healing Arts Center (BYHAC). \nFollowing the 40-minute film\, there will be a facilitated conversation on how to intentionally bring this history into classrooms. \nK-12 educators will receive 2 clock hours. \nThis year’s documentary film is brought to audiences by Ujamaa Place\, St. Paul Public Library\, and the City of St. Paul. \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend this event\, however registration is required. Refreshments will be provided. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/juneteenth-reckoning-with-slavery/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Juneteenth,K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/event_juneteenth_reckoning_slavery.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240610T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 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:20240518T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240518T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 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:20240504T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240504T130000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20230126T154951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T162500Z UID:10000274-1714811400-1714827600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: Hmong St. Paul DESCRIPTION:Join us for an immersive journey into the heart of St. Paul’s vibrant Hmong community! St. Paul is home to the largest Hmong population in the United States\, with deep roots on the East Side. Our guide for the day is Chong Yang\, a high school educator who grew up in the neighborhood after coming to Minnesota at the age of six from a refugee camp in Thailand. Our day begins and ends at the Minnesota Humanities Center. During a short bus tour\, Chong will share insights and stories while pointing out Hmong businesses and landmarks\, such as the Minnesota Memorial to The Special Forces in Laos\, commemorating the Hmong involvement in the Southeast Asia War. Our first destination is the Hmong Cultural Center Museum where we will hear a special presentation and have time to explore the exhibits showcasing the rich heritage\, traditions\, and contributions of the Hmong people in Minnesota. Next\, we will visit the iconic HmongTown Marketplace\, home to 125 small businesses and food vendors. We will meet the owner and learn about his incredible story\, followed by a guided tour of the bustling market. There will be time for independent shopping and lunch. \nThis is a collaboration with Hmong Cultural Center and HmongTown Marketplace. \nK-12 educators will receive 4 clock hours. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 45 participants. \nPlease note: Registration cost does not include food. Participants are encouraged to support the financial recovery of small businesses by making purchases from the businesses they learn about on the tour. We recommend bringing cash\, as not all vendors accept credit cards. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-hmong-st-paul-may/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, 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/2023/01/event_lfp_hmong_stpaul.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 CREATED:20230203T220711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240312T163722Z UID:10000277-1714222800-1714233600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Learning from Place: Cedar-Riverside/West Bank DESCRIPTION:The Cedar-Riverside/West Bank neighborhood in Minneapolis is one of the most diverse communities in the Midwest\, with a longstanding tradition of activism\, cultural diversity\, and the arts. The neighborhood has long been a landing place for newly arrived immigrants\, with some moving on and some settling in the West Bank more permanently. Today the neighborhood is home to a large East African community\, including Somali\, Ethiopian\, and Oromo people who live alongside neighbors and descendants from earlier waves of immigration. The West Bank continues to welcome new arrivals. Build your cultural understanding during this interactive\, in-person experience that includes a walking tour with several stops led by Abdirizak Bihi\, host of KFAI’s Somali Link Radio. A food sample from a local restaurant will be provided. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nThis event is a collaboration with Pillsbury United Communities/Brian Coyle Center. \nRegistration\nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-cedar-riverside/ LOCATION:Brian Coyle Neighborhood Center\, 420 South 15th Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, 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/2023/02/event_lfp_cedar_riverside_west_bank.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240411T133000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 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:20240314T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201255 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:20240221T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 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;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 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:20240128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 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:20231203T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230706T175442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T194417Z UID:10000374-1701608400-1701619200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle: Tea Celebration DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognizes the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our fourth offering as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nDuring these historical and current challenges\, we will come together to share stories\, embrace our differences\, and support each other along the way. Reflecting on previous offerings\, we will highlight the impact and discoveries made during previous gatherings as well as hold space for new stories. As we sip on teas and food from around the world\, we will embark on a journey with cultural wellness professionals who will unveil their unique strategies for achieving balance and inner peace. Participation in past offerings is not required. \nPresenters\nWendy Goldberg is an adjunct professor in the religion department at Augsburg University and teaches first and seventh grades at the Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School. Prior to these positions Wendy was the Director of Spiritual Engagement at Shir Tikvah Congregation in Minneapolis. Educated at Brandeis University\, the Jewish Theological Seminary of America\, and at Pardes Institute for Jewish Studies\, Wendy’s vocation is doing interfaith work and bringing a social and racial justice lens to all of her endeavors. \nIn 2022\, Malika Dahir joined RISE as the new Executive Director. She also started a story-time program at her local co-op so that Muslim youth could see themselves represented positively and expanded this initiative to libraries throughout the county. She served as Executive Director at Pearls of Hope supporting young Muslims in becoming more confident\, compassionate citizens of their communities through the power of mentorship. \nPamela Zeller is first generation born in the U.S. on her father’s side and is proud of her Mestiza ethnicity and culture she has over thirty-five years of nonprofit management and development experience. She shares this experience with other organizations through her nonprofit management company\, Zeller Solutions. Her experience in all facets of nonprofit work\, direct service provider\, program developer\, fundraiser\, financial manager\, strategic planner\, facilitator\, informs her work with WISE and other nonprofits. \nBorn and raised in North Minneapolis into an Afrocentric family\, Thandisizwe Jackson-Nisan was taught to serve at a young age. She founded Vegan By Nature which has served over 1\,000 free vegan meals in 2020 and is continuing to expand its reach. As an entrepreneur\, she continues to work as a Vegan Chef\, Poet\, and Educator with the goal of helping to “Heal the Hood” with food and art. \nLupe Castillo (She/Her) creator of HeartSpeaks: Voices of Cultura Healing & Writing Circles is a proclaimed XicanaIndia from the Southern lands. Lupe is a Poet\, whose recent written work is documented in the Northside Green “Our Urban Canopy” Art/Coloring Book\, published in June\, 2023 and featured at the 2023 State Fair. As a Culture Bearer\, HeartSpeaks provides activated radical collaborations in writing and spoken word artistry. Lupe is also a co-founding member of Palabristas\, a Spoken Word LatineCollective. Lupe is deepening her work as an Artist by partnering with other BIPOC & LatineArtist Collectives in the Twin Cities and beyond. She facilitates community gatherings and offers writing guidance where participants write about their connections to home\, family\, significant others\, spirituality\, Indigenous Identities\, Murals and Cultural Arts. \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 early with the promo code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-story-circle-tea-celebration/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_headscarf_story_tea_celebration.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231102T200000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 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:20231005T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231005T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230907T181605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T181605Z UID:10000387-1696494600-1696518000@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Staples - Including An Indigenous Lens that Honors the Past\, Present\, and Future DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Minnesota is home to 11 federally-recognized tribes? Do you know whose ancestral lands your school is now occupying? In this session of Excavating Excellence: A Speaker Series and Cohort offered by Sourcewell\, we will excavate a perspective that is too often minimized\, misrepresented\, or sometimes completely absent: the perspective of our nation’s first people. Join us as we hear first-hand accounts from a panel of regional\, native voices sharing about schooling experiences. In addition to our panel\, we will hear from experts from the Minnesota Humanities Center and Understand Native Minnesota as they lead us through how to find and implement resources from an Indigenous lens that honors the past\, present\, and future. \nThis session is part of the Excavating Excellence Speaker Series offered by Sourcewell. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: education@sourcewell-mn.gov \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/indigenous-lens/ LOCATION:Sourcewell\, 202 12th Street NE\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/event_indigenous_lens.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230817T180420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230817T180459Z UID:10000381-1696154400-1696161600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Our Ancestors Are Us: An Asian Adoptee Life Writing Workshop DESCRIPTION:As part of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s writing and reflection offerings\, we are excited to collaborate with Jennifer Kwon Dobbs to host Our Ancestors Are Us: An Asian Adoptee Life Writing Workshop\, a project funded by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. \nAdoption from Asia involves a child’s removal from their kinship of birth and oftentimes disconnection from their ancestral culture and ways of knowing. This interactive workshop creates a generative\, adult adoptee-centered space in which to explore the unique ways that adoptee memory and experience can be empowering sources of creativity and literary witness. Participants will learn and share writing strategies to compose works of their own about their lives lived\, unlived\, and imagined otherwise as adoptees. \nLee Herrick – Special guest Lee Herrick is the California Poet Laureate. He is the author of three books of poems: Scar and Flower\, finalist for the 2020 Northern California Book Award; Gardening Secrets of the Dead; and This Many Miles from Desire. Born in Daejeon\, Korea and adopted as an infant\, Lee teaches at Fresno City College and in the low-residency MFA program at University of Nevada Reno at Lake Tahoe. \nJennifer Kwon Dobbs 허수진 – Born in Wonju\, Republic of Korea and adopted in Oklahoma\, Jennifer Kwon Dobbs 허수진 is the author of Interrogation Room (White Pine Press\, 2018)\, Paper Pavilion (White Pine\, 2007)\, and the chapbooks Notes from a Missing Person (Essay Press\, 2015) and Necro Citizens (hochroth Verlag\, 2019). Her work has received the 2023 American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Lief and Inger Sjöberg Prize for literary translation among other honors. Currently\, she is senior poetry editor of AGNI and professor and chair of English at St. Olaf College. www.jkwondobbs.com. \nRegistration\nThis event is open to all adult Asian diaspora adoptees who want to write or who identify as writers. Registration is limited to 40 participants. \nSnacks are included\, and a journal will be provided. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/our-ancestors-are-us/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/event_asian_adoptee_writing_wksp.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230612T195205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T195205Z UID:10000364-1694251800-1694275200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Encuentro: A Latine Poetry Gathering DESCRIPTION:This poetry encuentro will bring together Latine community members to engage in storytelling based on Latine literary traditions. We want to recognize the complex and inspiring stories of Minnesota’s Latine community and their contribution to Minnesota’s diverse and vibrant cultural heritage. Focusing on poetry as creative expression\, writers of all levels will produce\, break bread\, and perform together in a shared space. Join us for what will be a historic and memorable encuentro celebrating the written and spoken word! \nThis full-day gathering is being offered by Palabristas in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center. Poetry Encuentro hosts/facilitators: Marion Gomez\, Larry Lucio Jr.\, David Mendez\, Teresa Ortiz\, and Gabriela Spears-Rico. \nRegistration\nThis event is open to all Latine community members who want to write or who identify as writers. Registration is limited to 40 participants. \nContinental breakfast and lunch are included. \nYou are welcome to register using promo code COMMUNITY to waive the fee if you wish. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-encuentro-latine-poetry-gathering/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_latine_poetry_gathering.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230909T143000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 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:20230819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230819T160000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230615T182509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T182516Z UID:10000368-1692435600-1692460800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle: The Promise DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognizes the strength and resiliency of women. Join us as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nWe kicked off the series by introducing women to each other through “Tea” followed by the “The Gift” where women exchanged symbolic items representing life lessons and personal power. Now we arrive at our third event “The Promise\,” a commitment to memorialize our story of who we are\, the lessons we’ve learned\, and how we can use our abilities and stories to support each other regardless of our differences. \nJoin us for a day-long retreat filled with cultural dancing and sharing\, food\, and many ways to memorialize the promise through writing\, comedy\, painting\, and creating a personal artifact. \nWe are honored to feature the talent and cultural knowledge of women leaders and artists from the following organizations: Africontigbo\, Amy A Jewelry\, FAWK (Funny Asian Women Kollective)\, Memorialize the Movement\, RISE (Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood of Empowerment)\, WISE (Women’s Initiative for Self Empowerment)\, and Palabristas. \nA breakfast buffet will be available from 8:15 AM -9:00 AM . The program will begin at 9:00 AM. Lunch and workshop materials included. \nAgenda\n8:15 a.m. – Doors Open\n8:30 a.m. – Breakfast\n9:00 a.m. – Program Begins\n9:15 a.m. – Group Story Circle\n9:55 a.m. – Workshop Session I (Workshop 1A: Re-writing Our Personal Narrative\, Workshop 1B: The Specialness of Being: A Memoir Writing Workshop\, Workshop 1C: Personal Narrative Writing: Telling Our Stories)\n12:00 p.m. – Lunch\n12:45 p.m. – Workshop Session II (Workshop 2A: Reviving Forgotten Treasures\, Reviving Memories Through Jewelry\, Workshop 2B: Finding the Comedy In Your Life\, Workshop 2C: Paint to Express)\n2:50 p.m. – Group Story Circle\n3:25 p.m. – Rhythms of Africa\n4:00 p.m. – Closing \nIntergeneration participation is welcomed. \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. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-story-circle-the-promise/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_headscarf_retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230727T140000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230215T143745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141055Z UID:10000287-1690455600-1690466400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: St. Paul's Little Africa DESCRIPTION:Minnesota is home to over 150\,000 Africans\, including the largest Somali population outside of Africa. Yet\, many people are not aware of the rich cultural traditions and assets African immigrants and refugees bring to the vibrancy of our state. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota’s East African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s Little Africa cultural corridor. This interactive\, in-person experience will include an Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Sabrina’s Cafe & Deli\, a tour of several African-owned businesses\, and lunch at the Eritrean-owned Snelling Cafe. \nThis event is a collaboration with African Economic Development Solutions. \nRegistration\nSpace is limited to 40 participants. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nIf cost is a barrier\, please contact Jessica Rust at jessica@mnhum.org before registering. \nMembers of Minnesota’s African communities are welcome to register using promo code LITTLEAFRICA to waive the fee if they wish. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-st-paul-little-africa/ LOCATION:Snelling Cafe and Restaurant\, 638 Snelling Ave N\, St. Paul\, 55104 CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/event_lfp_st_paul_little_africa_2023.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230708T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230203T221115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141239Z UID:10000280-1688806800-1688817600@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:Learning from Place: LGBTQ+ History in Downtown Minneapolis DESCRIPTION:Minneapolis-Saint Paul is far from being flyover country; our metro area has some of the richest and deepest LGBTQ+ history in all of North America. Grow your understanding of this history with an interactive\, in-person walking tour of downtown/central Minneapolis\, an area deeply entangled with LGBTQ+ people’s stories\, movements\, and place in the world. \nBe immersed by traveling through downtown Minneapolis\, interspersing history with storytelling from local LGBTQ+ activists and artists. Learn about how down-and-out drifters in the notorious Gateway District helped shape a Twin Cities gay identity\, how lesbians threw parties in deserted industrial warehouses\, how gay and lesbian political power was built in response to police raids\, and how one of the first Pride festivals grew from a ragtag group marching up Nicollet Mall. \nWe hope you’ll come along! \nThis event is a collaboration with Telling Queer History. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. \nThis experience involves approximately 2 miles of walking and standing\, starting and ending at Minneapolis Community and Technical College. Audio headsets will be provided for amplification of the tour guide and storytellers. \nThis event is open to all. Members of Minnesota’s LGBTQ+ community are welcome to register using promo code LGBTQ-HISTORY to waive the fee if they wish. \nTo ensure that cost is not a barrier\, we have a limited number of complimentary spaces available for all Minnesota residents. If you would like to receive a complimentary spot\, please register with the promo code FEEWAIVER. \nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-lgbtq-history-downtown-minneapolis/ LOCATION:Loring Community Arts Center\, 1382 Willow Street\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, 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/2022/09/event_lgbtq_mpls.png ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230613T153926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140729Z UID:10000365-1687456800-1687465800@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Slow Roll'n Rondo\, led by Cultural Wellness Center DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to feature Slow Roll’n Rondo\, a program of the Cultural Wellness Center. Join members of the diverse\, multi-generational\, and intersectional Rondo Community as you explore the opportunities and possibilities of an African American Cultural Enterprise District connected by a land bridge. This is a community-led development process designed to achieve the aspirations of the Rondo community to right past wrongs\, revitalize Rondo\, and honor African American Cultural contributions that have sustained the Rondo Community and will serve as a model for restorative participatory community development. \nExplore a journey through the community’s history and into the future during a conversationally-paced biking experience. You will get to know the places\, people\, and possibilities that will lead to a vibrant future. Special guests may include Seitu Jones\, Commissioner Toni Carter\, Mr. Marvin Anderson\, and Mayor\, Melvin Carter along with members of his staff. \nThe evening will include a community meal featuring Black chefs and food grown in community gardens. \nThe event starts at Hallie Q Brown Community Center parking lot at 270 North Kent Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55102. \nThe Cultural Wellness Center offers experiential learning opportunities that actively boost well-being\, improve relationships\, build communities\, and train organizations. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-slow-rolln-rondo/ LOCATION:Hallie Q. Brown Community Center\, 270 North Kent Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_lfp_slow_roll_rondo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230303T151949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T201355Z UID:10000345-1683968400-1683979200@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle: The Gift DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of four offerings that recognizes the strength and resiliency of women. Join us as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. Events feature engaging activities that inspire perseverance\, hope and healing. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nOur first session\, held in March\, included inspiring stories and conversation over tea. Our second session is centered around “The Gift.” Participants are encouraged to bring an object that is symbolic of their own personal life lesson\, acquired strength\, or journey of resiliency – such as a book\, food item\, photo\, or cultural piece. Or they may choose to offer something intangible such as a song\, poem\, or dance. Each person will share a story of the item they are gifting. Then each listener will select a gift based upon the story that most impacts them. The object itself may be one that is given or can be returned to the owner at the end of the experience. Through the act of gift sharing\, participants will leave feeling connected and uplifted. \nA breakfast buffet with live music will be available from 8:30-9:00 only. The program will begin at 9:00. \nWe want to thank the following community ambassadors and supporters:\nAfrican American Leadership Forum\, CAPI\, Centro Tyrone Guzman\, Coalition of Asian American Leaders\, Hmong American Partnership\, LatinoLead\, LinkingLeaders\, Minnesota Women’s Press\, Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment\, SEWA (to serve in Hindi)-Asian Indian Family Wellness\, Somali Community Resettlement Services\, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie\, Tiwahe Foundation\, and Women’s Foundation of Minnesota \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. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-story-circle-the-gift/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/event_headscarf_story_circle_gift.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230325T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T201256 CREATED:20230203T212730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T172941Z UID:10000276-1679734800-1679756400@www.mnhum.org SUMMARY:St. Paul - Remembering - A Black Writers' Retreat DESCRIPTION:Since the pandemic overwhelmed the world\, we have become saddled with grief\, fear\, and disillusionment stirred up by continuous violence\, strife\, and misunderstanding. Everywhere we turn\, we are striving to counter despair with joyous living. This retreat will center around remembering as an act of joy that provides opportunities for healing and recovery in ways that forgetting does not. \nTo make the writing process accessible and enjoyable\, Pamela Fletcher Bush (writer\, creative writing teacher\, editor\, CEO & Publisher of Saint Paul Almanac) and Ebony Aya (founder of the Aya Collective\, a space that centers the expertise and experience of Black women\, and program manager at the Jan Serie Center for Scholarship and Teaching at Macalester College) will lead workshop participants in guided writing exercises and discussion on a journey of Remembering. \nSpecial Minnesota guest author Michael Kleber-Diggs will share how using one’s unique voice sets the writer and reader on a journey of discovery. \nThis full-day writing retreat is being offered by In Black Ink in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center. It is open to all members of the Black community\, writers at all levels and nonwriters alike. Registration is limited to 40 participants. \nContinental breakfast and lunch are included. A journal will be provided. \nRegistration\nYou are welcome to register using promo code COMMUNITY to waive the fee if you wish. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/remembering-black-writers-retreat/ LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/event_remembering_black_writers_retreat.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR