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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Learning from Place: Bdote is an immersive\, place-based learning experience that brings participants to sites of deep significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Through stories shared by Dakota community members\, educators will engage with histories and perspectives that are often absent from our state’s narrative. \nSites Visited: \n\nThe Bdote at Fort Snelling State Park (ba-DOTE-tay)\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\n\nCo-Leads (click to expand/collapse)\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 and the 2023 McKnight Culture Bearers Award. She currently serves on the Indigenous Elder Advisory Board for Carleton College. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people.\n\n\nFAQs (click to expand/collapse)\nWill we be outdoors for the entire experience?Yes. The experience takes place outdoors at both sites. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes. \nWill the experience be canceled if it rains?No — the experience is held rain or shine. In cases of severe weather\, you will be contacted with any necessary adjustments. \nWhat happens if the confluence site is flooded? \nFlooding is a possibility\, as the park is located in a flood zone. If the Bdote is inaccessible\, you will be contacted with instructions to meet at an alternative location. In the past\, this has included the Two Rivers Overlook on Shepard Road\, which provides a scenic observation point. \nHow much walking will there be?You will walk no more than one mile over mostly flat terrain and have periods of standing. You are welcome to bring a small folding or camping chair for comfort. A small portion of the walk at Fort Snelling State Park is on an unpaved trail. \nIs the experience accessible? \nParts of the experience may be challenging for individuals with limited mobility due to walking\, standing\, uneven terrain\, and being outdoors for much of the day. Fort Snelling State Park has all-terrain track chairs that can be reserved in advance. If you have questions about accessibility or would like to discuss your needs\, please contact Eden Bart (eden@mnhum.org). \nWhat kind of content will be discussed?You will engage with Dakota history\, including creation stories\, lifeways\, the U.S.–Dakota War of 1862\, and contemporary Dakota perspectives. The day is thoughtfully facilitated by Dakota educators and includes reflection\, conversation\, and connection to place. Some of the content may bring up strong emotions. \nCan I bring my child or children?This program is designed for adults and older teens. Younger children are not recommended due to the length of the day\, the amount of standing and walking\, and the seriousness of the content. \nAre restrooms available?Yes — there are restrooms at each site. \nIs photography allowed?Photography is allowed at the sites. To honor facilitator requests\, video and audio recording of facilitators is not permitted. \nDo you offer trips for student or other groups?Private Bdote experiences can be arranged for organizations committed to engaging deeply with Dakota perspectives. Please see the Private Bdote Trips section for details. \n\n \nTo participate in this special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, you must be a 4th–7th grade teacher or district administrator. Space is limited. \nCoach bus transportation will be provided\, beginning and ending at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Participants need to bring their own lunch\, beverages\, and snacks. \nThe day will take place entirely outdoors and includes approximately 1.5 miles of walking\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, and standing for extended periods. Audio headsets will be provided for clear listening. For questions 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  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators-2026/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Bdote,Immersive Experiences,K-12 Education,Learning from Place,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T173000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Reading Without Words: Hidden Stories of Ethiopic Manuscripts
DESCRIPTION:For centuries\, handwritten books have been part of everyday life in Ethiopia and Eritrea—used in homes\, churches\, mosques\, and communities across the region. Created and cherished by both Orthodox Christian and Muslim communities\, these manuscripts open a window onto more than 700 years of religious practice\, daily routines\, and artistic expression. But what if you can’t read Geʿez (Classical Ethiopic) or Arabic? Can these books still tell their stories? Absolutely. \nIn this illustrated\, hands-on workshop\, Dr. Jeremy R. Brown brings the world of Ethiopic manuscripts to life\, showing how much we can learn simply by looking closely. Images\, materials\, layout\, and decorations tell stories about how these books were used\, who made them\, and why they mattered. Participants will also have the rare opportunity to encounter Ethiopic manuscripts up close from the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library’s (HMML) remarkable collection. Following the discussion and workshop\, participants are invited to enjoy refreshments. \nAbout the Speaker\nDr. Jeremy R. Brown is the cataloger of Ethiopian Manuscripts at the HMML. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from George Fox University in Oregon\, a MA in Theological Studies from Portland Seminary in Oregon\, and a Ph.D. in Semitic Languages and Literatures from the Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Prior to joining HMML\, Brown was the Senior Researcher\, Cataloger\, & Translator for the Princeton Ethiopian\, Eritrean\, and Egyptian Miracles of Mary digital humanities project where he identified and translated miracles stories in manuscripts from Ethiopia\, Eritrea\, Egypt\, Turkey\, Iraq\, and Syria. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML). Located on the campus of St. John’s University in Collegeville\, MN\, HMML preserves and shares the world’s handwritten past to inspire a deeper understanding of our present and future. \nAbove Image: Decorative Bible in Ge’ez on parchment. 15th–17th century(?). Collection of Addis Ababa University\, Institute of Ethiopian Studies (Addis Ababa\, Ethiopia)\, HMML project number IES 00721. Image courtesy of the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. \nRegistration\nThis event is free. Registration through HMML is required. \nRegistration Questions: hmml@hmml.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-reading-without-words-hidden-stories-of-ethiopic-manuscripts/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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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,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T160000
DTSTAMP:20261002T143805Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Hope is a Force
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Minnesota Humanities Center! In partnership with the East Side Arts Council\, this free community gathering brings together a vibrant lineup of local poets sharing original work shaped by a range of perspectives and ways of seeing the world. Poets reading include: \n\nJoe Alfano\nJan Borofka\nColleen Callahan\nDiane Jarvenpa\nMarla Kennedy\nDiane Brady Leighton\nMem Lloyd\nSheila OKeefe\nRomi Slowiak\nLeslie Thomas\nRoslye Ultan\nCarol Wichers\n\nThrough an inspiring showcase of readings\, this afternoon will highlight the richness of our local literary community. Poetry invites us to pause\, listen\, and connect. Light refreshments will be available—come enjoy an afternoon of words that resonate. \nThis event is held in partnership with East Side Arts Council (ESAC)\, a community arts organization offering accessible\, low-cost\, or free arts programs led by accomplished professional artists. ESAC celebrates the diversity of its neighborhood and builds appreciation of the arts. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-hope-is-a-force/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, & Literature,Free,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T120000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Teaching Bdote Educator Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching Bdote Educator Workshop is designed for educators who have attended or plan to attend Learning from Place: Bdote and are preparing to incorporate the experience into their classroom or to lead their own classroom field trip. Whether you are looking for a refresher or preparing for your first teacher-led trip\, this workshop will provide the guidance\, resources\, and confidence you need. \nOffered in collaboration with Saint Paul Public Schools\, this interactive\, in-person session supports educators in aligning Bdote field trips with the 2021 Minnesota Social Studies Standards and the inquiry-based model of learning. Participants will also receive an overview of newly developed Bdote lesson plans\, including a closer look at one lesson that is nearing completion and explicitly aligned to the standards. These lessons are designed to support classroom learning before and after a Bdote field trip. \nThe workshop will be facilitated by Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota Humanities Center staff and will address common questions and anxieties that non-Indigenous educators may experience when teaching Dakota history\, grounding the work in Dakota voices and perspectives. \nRamona Kitto Stately (Santee Dakota) will share Dakota perspectives and guidance on teaching Dakota history with care. Participant reflections from classroom educators who have recently led Bdote field trips will be shared through short video segments from a previous Teaching Bdote session\, offering candid insights and practical guidance grounded in real classroom experience. \nParticipants will: \n\nLearn from recorded reflections and practical guidance from classroom educators on teaching Bdote\, preparing students\, and leading field trips.\nLearn from Dakota perspectives on centering Indigenous knowledge and place-based histories.\nExplore new and emerging Bdote lesson plans aligned to Minnesota Social Studies Standards.\nAccess resources and lesson materials to support both classroom learning and field trip planning.\n\nIntended Audience: While all are welcome\, this workshop is especially geared toward teachers in grades 4–7. \nK-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours upon completion of the workshop. \nContinental Breakfast will be provided. \nRegistration\nSaint Paul Public School teachers: Register using discount code SPPS26 to waive the fee. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-teaching-bdote-educator-workshop/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:K-12 Education,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T200000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center invites you to join us for an engaging evening focused on stories of community\, consolation\, and courage. For Objects of War\, participants are asked to bring an item connected to an experience of war and conflict — which could be dog tags\, a service member’s good luck charm\, or a family heirloom — and share the story of this item during the evening. Moderated by trained facilitators\, the conversation will help participants understand why we hold on to certain objects\, and how these objects help us better understand the human impacts of war. \nAbout the Facilitators\nJovita Hernandez is a recently retired educator with 32 years of experience. Throughout her career\, she approached teaching through a lens of equity\, nurturing curiosity\, and emphasizing the connections built through the power of story. She introduced Story Circle practice not only in her own classroom but also across the district\, leaving a lasting impact on students and colleagues alike. Today\, she continues to champion this practice\, sharing it in both educational and community spaces as a dedicated story circle practitioner. \nPang Foua Xiong is a creative social entrepreneur\, cultural conservator\, and mother. She is a first-generation Hmong woman\, born to refugee parents who arrived in Minnesota in 1980\, and raised in the Rondo/Frogtown neighborhood on the homelands of the Dakhóta people in Mni Sóta Makoce (Saint Paul\, Minnesota). Her work spans more than 25 years in grassroots advocacy and co-designing accessibility and equity opportunities in healthcare\, education\, and economic systems. Her identity and journey as a Hmong woman and efforts in cultural and language revitalization of her endangered native language and heritage continue to shape her sense of place and purpose. She is the founder of Community & Co Lifestyle\, LLC\, a cultural and creative social enterprise that facilitates and nurtures collaborative connections\, leadership\, community engagement\, and facilitating systems of care. As a social entrepreneur\, bilingual Hmong interpreter\, creative and social impact consultant\, and humanities facilitator\, Pang Foua co-designs and leads thoughtful community-centered initiatives\, creative solutions\, and engagement through the lens of whole wellbeing\, place-knowing\, and place-based learning practices. \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum\, an institution which seeks to strengthen public understanding of how armed conflicts and military institutions have shaped our state and national experience. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend\, however registration is required. Dinner will be served at the event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Many Fronts,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20261002T144005Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Asian Talk: What It Means To Be Human vs AI
DESCRIPTION:Asian Talk is a series that immerses participants in thought-provoking conversations through the perspective of Asian American scholars\, professionals and culture bearers on the topic of Artificial Intelligence. Each event blends story\, scholarship\, culture and even some humor to explore how technology is shaping our shared future through the grounding lens of the humanities. All are welcome\, especially young professionals and college students. Our first event is sponsored and co-hosted by HAP. \nAs Artificial Intelligence (AI) rapidly shapes our world\, transforming how we work\, learn\, create\, and connect\, it also challenges us to reflect deeply on our shared humanity. What does it mean to be human when machines can write\, speak\, and even appear to feel? How do we ensure that technology serves people\, cultures\, and communities and will never replace it? \nThrough engaging community conversations\, and hearing from local leaders and national speaker Dr. Mai Lee Chang\, participants will explore the intersections of culture\, technology\, and what it means to be human. The program will conclude with a reflection by distinguished author Kao Kalia Yang and a powerful drumming performance by TaikoArts Midwest. \nProgram Schedule: \n\n4:30pm – Check-in & Appetizers\n5:00pm – Program Starts\n7:00pm – Social Networking\n7:30pm – End\n\nKeynote:\nDr. Mai Lee Chang is a research scientist specializing in human-AI collaboration. Her work encompasses a range of AI technologies including robots\, conversational agents\, and other embodied AI. Her research focuses on aligning AI behavior with human values\, such as algorithms that optimize for both efficiency and fairness within human-robot teams. She investigates these dynamics in complex\, multi-stakeholder domains including healthcare and aging. Dr. Chang recently completed her postdoctoral research at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and previously worked as an engineer at NASA-Johnson Space Center. \nHonorary Guest:\nKao Kalia Yang is an award-winning writer\, teacher\, and speaker whose work explores identity\, loss\, resilience\, and the depths of the human experience. Her acclaimed memoirs\, The Latehomecomer\, The Song Poet\, and Somewhere in the Unknown World have received national recognition\, including honors from the Dayton Literary Peace Prize and the National Book Critics Circle\, for their powerful storytelling. Through her children’s literature she creates tender narratives that help readers of all ages understand hope\, belonging\, and the meaning we make of our lives. Yang is widely regarded as a leading and distinguished literary voice on what it means to be human. \nEvent Co-host\, Sponsor\, and Emcee:\nMay yer Thao is President & CEO of HAP whose mission is to catalyze economic prosperity through education\, community support\, and entrepreneurship\, working with all individuals\, while uplifting Hmong & Southeast Asian American communities. \nFeatured Thought Leader Panelists:\nDani Thao is a marriage and family therapist whose work is shaped by her Hmong refugee family background and a deep understanding of multigenerational systems. She supports individuals\, couples\, and families in navigating culture\, identity\, communication\, and healing within their relational and cultural ecosystems. As President of ACEL Minneapolis–St. Paul\, Dani leads initiatives that elevate Asian American leadership and strengthen community connection across the Twin Cities. Her approach blends cultural humility\, systems thinking\, and compassionate leadership\, empowering communities to grow with clarity\, resilience\, and purpose. \nShajive Jeganathan is a technology leader specializing in AI governance and digital innovation across MedTech\, e-commerce\, FinTech\, and legal tech. He holds several prominent leadership and board roles\, including President and Co-Founder of the India Chamber of Commerce Minnesota\, President of the Hindu Society of Minnesota\, Board Chair of the Lankan Professionals Network\, a Governor-appointed board member of the Minnesota Board of Architecture\, Engineering\, Land Surveying\, Landscape Architecture\, Geoscience\, and Interior Design (AELSLAGID)\, and an Executive Advisory Board member at GBJets. He recently received an honorary listing in Marquis Who’s Who in America. In addition to his professional and civic leadership\, Shajive is the winner of Mister South Asia 2025\, with an international modeling career that includes runway appearances in New York\, New York Fashion Week\, Los Angeles Fashion Week\, and Milan Fashion Week\, Italy\, and he also hosts the Prime Talks podcast. \nCommunity Contributors: Asian Corporate and Entrepreneur Leaders\, Hindu Society\, India Chamber of Commerce\, and TaikoArts Midwest
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-asian-talk-what-it-means-to-be-human-vs-ai/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251203T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry
DESCRIPTION:Across mountains\, oceans\, generations\, and borders\, the Hmong people have carried songs\, textiles\, and rituals that tell the stories of their identity for hundreds of years. Elders serve as living museums\, passing knowledge from one generation to the next. Yet what happens when that transfer is disrupted\, when younger generations reach for knowledge through the internet or AI\, without understanding that Hmong truths live in many forms\, shaped by clan\, dialect\, nationalism\, and landscapes across the globe? \nFrom Mountains to Lakes: The Museums We Carry is a daylong retreat that brings together Hmong cultural bearers\, educators\, and community leaders to examine the dangers of cultural extinction and explore collective ways to preserve identity. Held at the Hoċokata Ti Cultural Center\, participants will engage in a guided learning experience led by members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community\, reflecting on how Indigenous peoples sustain culture\, language\, and identity across generations. The retreat concludes with a collective reflection on the challenges ahead and a call to action to carry these living museums forward together. \nAgenda: \n\n8:00am Check-in at Minnesota Humanities Center\, light continental breakfast will be served (8:00am – 8:45am)\n8:45am Load Bus\n9:00am Travel to Hocokata Ti Culture Center (Shakopee\, MN)\n9:45am Culture & Exhibit Tour (indoor & outdoor)\nNoon Indigenous Lunch & Culture Exchange Panel Discussion\n2:00pm Depart Hocokata Ti Culture Center and return to MHC\n3:00pm Reflection\n4:00pm Adjourn\n\nK-12 Educators will receive 4 clock hours. Participants are welcome to wear traditional clothing. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-from-mountains-to-lakes-the-museums-we-carry/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:CEUs/Clock Hours,Free,Immersive Experiences,Professional Development,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251124T200000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - From Mountains to Lakes: Celebrate HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center and Hnub Tshiab: Hmong Women Achieving Together (HWAT) as we celebrate with Kaohly Vang Her a defining moment in St. Paul and Hmong history\, the election of Her as St. Paul’s first women and first Hmong mayor. From refugee beginnings to civic leadership\, the Hmong story is one of strength\, courage\, and transformation. Together\, we will enjoy food\, hear from inspiring speakers and performers\, and reflect on what this moment means for all of us. \nProgram\n6:00pm: Social and Appetizers\n6:30pm: Program Begins\n7:45pm: Photos with St. Paul Mayor Elect Kaohly Vang Her\n8:00pm: Program Concludes \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-from-mountains-to-lakes-celebrate-herstory/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T203000
DTSTAMP:20261002T144107Z
CREATED:20250930T151653Z
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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,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T144146Z
CREATED:20250910T204840Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - 2025 Event Center Annual Open House
DESCRIPTION:Gather your colleagues and friends and stop in to tour our warm and elegant event spaces\, then have lunch on us! You will network with other planners\, and enjoy a sampling in-house catering options from our incredible chef. \nSurrounded by parkland yet minutes from downtown St. Paul\, you’ll feel connected to the city but free of its distractions. We have lots of natural light flooding our flexible meeting spaces and have 15 cozy private overnight lodging rooms onsite. Our historic Event Center invites both lively discussion and quiet reflection\, providing the perfect setting for a successful event! \nRegistration\nThe open house is free to attend\, but registration is strongly encouraged. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-2025-event-center-annual-open-house/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T133000
DTSTAMP:20261002T144229Z
CREATED:20250910T192543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T144229Z
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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,Twin Cities Metro
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ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T203000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135535Z
CREATED:20250709T160104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T135535Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul & Online - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Bronson Lemer
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging reading and discussion exploring the collection of contemplative essays that form “The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship” by Bronson Lemer. Bronson will be joined by poet and Veteran Jessi Atherton as they consider how the book chronicles a journey for a sense of self\, community\, and belonging\, Bronson’s experiences of serving in the military\, gaining awareness of his sexual orientation\, and living abroad as a gay man. Following the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session\, enjoy light refreshments\, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Copies of “The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship” will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. This is a hybrid event; participants can join in-person or online. \nAbout the Speakers\nBronson Lemer served as a carpenter in the Army National Guard for six years\, including deployments to Kosovo in 2000 and Iraq in 2003. Besides “The Lonely Veteran’s Guide to Companionship\,” he is the author of “The Last Deployment: How a Gay\, Hammer-Swinging Twentysomething Survived a Year in Iraq” (University of Wisconsin Press\, 2011). In 2019\, he was named a McKnight Writing Fellow. He lives in St. Paul and teaches writing at the University of Minnesota\, Rochester. \nJessi Atherton is a mother\, healer\, Veteran\, poet\, lover of scrabble and charcuterie. Her writing touches on lived experiences and themes of motherhood\, military\, mental health\, grief\, healing\, and humanity. Jessi is a Minnesota Humanities Center 2019 Veterans Voices awardee\, a member and facilitator of Warrior Writers\, a board member of the League of Minnesota Poets\, and the Minnesota Assistant Counsel for Veterans. She is a 2023 Pat Tillman Scholar and US Army Veteran who served in Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jessi’s work has been published throughout the years with Nodin Press\, The Cuddy Foundation\, Iliad Press\, McGregor Publishing\, the International Library of Poetry\, and Middle West Press. Her first full collection\, “The Time War Takes\,” came out in April 2023 and received honorable mention in Senators Bob and Elizabeth Dole Inaugural Biennial Award for Distinguished Book in Veterans Studies\, 2024 and made Community of Literary Magazines and Presses must read for Women’s History Month\, 2024. Jessi is the mom to three amazing daughters\, a mental health nurse\, and works as a Psychiatric Mental Health nurse practitioner. \nThis event is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to readers. This event is presented in partnership with Quatrefoil Library; based in Minneapolis\, Quatrefoil Library collects\, maintains\, documents and circulates gay\, lesbian\, bisexual\, transgender and queer materials and information in a safe and accessible space\, in order to promote understanding\, an appreciation of diversity and history\, and the value of communities. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minnesota-writers-off-the-page-bronson-lemer/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, & Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T144350Z
CREATED:20250910T165618Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Bdote for Educators
DESCRIPTION:This special session\, offered in partnership with Saint Paul Public Schools\, is designed for 4th–7th grade teachers and district administrators. Space is limited. \nLearning from Place: Bdote is an immersive\, place-based learning experience that brings participants to sites of deep significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Through stories shared by Dakota community members\, educators will engage with histories and perspectives that are often absent from our state’s narrative. \nSites visited: \n\nFort Snelling State Park\nWicaḣapi (we-CHA-ha-pee; formerly Indian Mounds Regional Park)\nOȟéyawahe/Pilot Knob Preservation Site (oh-HAY-ya-wa-hee)\n\nCoach bus transportation will be provided\, beginning and ending at the Minnesota Humanities Center. Participants need to bring their own lunch\, beverages\, and snacks. \nThe day will take place entirely outdoors and includes approximately 1.5 miles of walking\, sometimes on unpaved paths\, and standing for extended periods. Audio headsets will be provided for clear listening. For questions about accessibility\, please contact Eden Bart at eden@mnhum.org or 651-772-4261. \nYour co-leads: Ramona Kitto Stately and Fern Naomi Renville \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. \nFern Naomi Renville is an artist\, storyteller\, enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and seventh-generation descendant of Chief Gabriel Renville. Born on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota\, Fern currently lives and works in Saint Paul as an educator sharing music\, story\, and land-based learning to promote greater understanding and knowledge of Dakota people. \nK-12 educators will receive 5 clock hours. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-learning-from-place-bdote-for-educators/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bdote,CEUs/Clock Hours,Immersive Experiences,K-12 Education,Learning from Place,Twin Cities Metro
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ORGANIZER;CN="K-12 Education":MAILTO:education@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T153000
DTSTAMP:20261002T144400Z
CREATED:20250814T230800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261002T144400Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize 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. “Women Balancing Entrepreneurship and their own Wellness” is the theme. Well known community business advisor and consultant\, Mariam Mohamed serves as the MHC partner and co-designer of this event. 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. \nLearn More About Headscarf Story Circles\nLearn more about Headscarf Story Circles program in this video produced by the Minnesota Humanities Center.\n  \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-headscarf-story-circle-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Twin Cities Metro
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ORGANIZER;CN="Immersive Experiences":MAILTO:immersive@mnhum.org
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