St. Paul – Learning from Place: Bdote

Fort Snelling State Park 101 Snelling Lake Road, St. Paul, MN, United States

SOLD OUT. 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.

$75

Minneapolis – Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story

Northrop 84 Church St SE, Minneapolis, United States

Minnesota Humanities Center and Northrop are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to the Twin Cities in collaboration with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie and local organizations. In 2021, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following, on February 3rd, 2023, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota.

Free

St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle Gathering – The Nibi Walk

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The July 28 Headscarf Story Circle Gathering will feature the Nibi Walk and its healing connectedness to women. Join us for this remarkable immersive experience guided by Sharon Day, leader of Nibi Walks and Executive Director of the Indigenous People's Task Force.

Free

Birmingham, AL – Alabama Civil Rights Field Study

Sonesta Inns and Suites 50 State Farm Pkwy, Birmingham, AL, United States

Registration for this offering is closed. The Modern Civil Rights Movement forced the nation to re-think, re-examine, and re-structure how it dealt with issues of race, justice, and citizenship. Join Minnesota educators for an in-depth, interactive seven-day, six-night field study of the pivotal role that Alabama played in making the promises of the U.S. Constitution a greater reality for more Americans and its relevance to Minnesota today.

St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Latine Joy

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Savory entrees and delectable desserts will again fill the tables at the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) as we commemorate Latine Cultural Heritage Month through food and the beloved stories behind them that bring community joy. Cuisine and entertainment will be showcased by some of the Twin Cities’ finest chefs and musicians.

Free

St. Paul – Latine Film Project – Inspiring the Next Generation

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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.

$60

Postponed St. Paul – Feeding Our Souls: Essence of Indigenous Joy

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

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.

Free