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St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote
K-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. 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. Read More
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Online – Cultivating Cultural Understanding: Dakota & Ojibwe Educator Resources
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. Read More
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Erskine – National History Day Educator Workshop
Educators will receive 4.5 clock hours and a $75 stipend following their participation in the workshop. Curious about National History Day and how to present historical content in ways that honor and respect diverse communities?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. Read More
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Prior Lake – Teaching American Indian Content to All – MIEA Conference
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. Read More
In-Na-Po Retreat
November 1, 2024 - By Annie Wenstrup
In June 2024, seventeen Indigenous poetry fellows from thirteen Native Nations gathered with distinguished Indigenous faculty at the Minnesota Humanities Center. The retreat launched our #LanguageBack initiative, a movement that supports poets working with their traditional language(s).
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St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: Essence of Indigenous Joy
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. Read More
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Online – Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote – Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices
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. Read More
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Onamia – American Indian Education in Minnesota 101
Join other K-12 educators, staff, and administrators to equip yourself 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. Read More
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St. Paul – Spring Metro Indian Education Gathering
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. Read More
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Online – Teaching Bdote: Tools for Teaching Dakota Content
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. Read More