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.
The Minnesota Humanities Center’s 2025 Summer on the Lawn continues with a special movie screening under the stars! In partnership with TriLingua Cinema, MHC presents the early aughts classic, “Holes.” Based on the acclaimed young adult novel by Louis Sachar, “Holes” follows the trials and misadventures of Stanley Yelnats IV (Shia LaBoeuf), who is sent to a juvenile detention camp in the Texas desert after a wrongful conviction.
The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) enthusiastically welcomes Classical Actors Ensemble back to the MHC front lawn for the 11th season of Shakespeare in Our Parks. This season, the Classical Actors Ensemble will present one of William Shakespeare’s lesser-known comedies, “All’s Well That Ends Well.”
Learn how to do more with less! In partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education, the Minnesota Humanities Center proudly presents the Leading Elementary Social Studies Inquiry (LESSI) Institute.
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.
Join us for a conversation at the intersection of artwork, images, and writing based upon the catalogue “A Nation Takes Place: Navigating Race and Water in Contemporary Art,” edited by Tia-Simone Gardner and Shana M. griffin.
Pre-register youth 8-12 years old, space is limited. Students will explore the beauty of African folk art in a 1-hour class. African art is characterized by its vibrant colors, geometric designs, and abstract themes. A focus on human form, ceremony and creative expression produces truly magical art.
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.
Join us for a special evening with acclaimed author, poet, and playwright, Marcie Rendon, as she delves into her latest book, “Where They Last Saw Her” (Bantam Books, 2024).
This breakfast will include a viewing of Translators, an award-winning brief documentary, which focuses on the role children play to step in as translators and interpreters for adult family members.
You and a guest are invited to join us for our Event Center’s annual open house! Bring your colleagues and friends and stop in anytime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to see our beautiful space and have lunch on us!
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.