"We Are Water MN" Traveling Exhibit

Sept. 18-Nov. 2, 2019

Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Onamia

“We Are Water MN” explores the connections between the humanities and water through an exhibit, public events, and educator resources. Visitors reflect on local stories and the meaning and experiences of water in Minnesota with space to add their own stories. By creating relationships around water, we are creating networks that can promote positive social norms, and share a vision for and participate in water stewardship.

Contact

Jennifer Tonko
651-772-4264
jennifer@mnhum.org

Venue

Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Minnesota Historical Society
43411 Oodena Drive
Onamia, MN 56359

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2018-2019 "We Are Water MN" Host Sites Announced!

The Minnesota Humanities Center, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and their statewide partners are pleased to announce that the popular statewide exhibit, “We Are Water MN,” will be continuing in 2018 and 2019 – spanning the state at eight new host sites.

2018-19 "We Are Water MN" Host Partners

St. Paul
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
Oct. 12 – Nov. 26, 2018

Bemidji
Headwaters Science Center
Dec. 1, 2018 – Jan. 13, 2019

Crookston
West Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
Jan. 21 – March 4, 2019

Duluth
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
March 10 – April 22, 2019

Austin
Cedar River Watershed District
April 27 – June 16, 2019

Northfield
Cannon River Watershed Partnership
June 20 – July 28, 2019

Grand Rapids
Itasca Waters
Aug. 4 – Sept. 16, 2019

Onamia
Mille Lacs Indian Museum, Minnesota Historical Society
Sept. 18 – Nov. 2, 2019

Check back here for updates about the latest tour events and happenings.

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