"ID","Title","Fiscal Year(s)","Fiscal Year Funding Amount","Legal Citation / Subdivision","Appropriation Language","Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)","Measurable Outcome(s)","Proposed Outcomes Achieved","Other Funds Leveraged","Source of Additional Funds","Direct Expenses","Administration Costs","Recipient Board Members","Number of full time equivalents funded","Recipient","Recipient Type","Body","About the Issue","Project Details","Start Date","End Date","Source","Status","Updates","Details/Reports","First Name","Last Name","Organization Name","Street Address","City","State","Zip Code","Phone","Email","Activity Type","Administered by","Media","Counties Affected","LSOHC Section","Watershed","URL","Advisory Group Members and Qualifications","Board Members and Qualifications","Conflict of Interest Contact","Conflict of Interest Disclosed"
10038377,"100 Rural Women Indigenous Civic Intern Mentorship Program",2024,17500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful recruitment of 4 to 5 indigenous women for civic leadership positions.",,,10000,"Northland Foundation, Bremmer Foundation, McKnight Foundation",17400,100,"Terri Foley (Chair), Erica Bjelland (Secretary), Hara Charlier (Treasurer), Benya Kraus Beacom, Fawn J. Sampson",,"100 Rural Women",,"100 Rural Women creates connections and inspires leadership. We aim to engage more women in civic spaces and provide leadership mentorship through our programming. We are committed to expanding our outreach, serving a diverse audience, and providing accessible civic education in rural communities. We have piloted leadership exchange programs, helped rural women of various backgrounds understand different pathways to elected and appointed leadership, and created an engaging online architecture, which includes training and educational resources for rural women. Building on what we learned from our Civic Mentorship Network Pilot program this past year, 100 Rural Women plans to engage in additional strategic outreach to increase the number of Indigenous women, women of color, and underrepresented women in civic engagement. We are dedicated to empowering underrepresented women in leadership and seek to build authentic relationships with native nations, tribal colleges, indigenous-serving institutions, and Indigenous regional leaders as these connections play a crucial role in shaping our programming to become more accessible and inclusive. One of 100 Rural Women's goals for the next year is to establish a mentorship program for Indigenous women in collaboration with a tribal college or Indigenous-serving institution and Indigenous tribal and community leaders in Minnesota. Using our existing leadership exchange framework, 100 Rural Women will offer a 6-month community internship during the summer and fall of 2024, recruiting 4 to 5 Indigenous women interested in pursuing civic leadership positions or who seek roots in civic engagement. This internship will be accomplished in partnership with regional and community leaders and higher education institutions to promote inclusivity and increase our outreach. The internship format will be broken up into two parts. The first 3 months will include research on local and/or tribal government and identifying potential mentors for the second portion of the internship: leadership mentoring. Interns will also attend educational events 100 Rural Women plans on hosting during the summer to supplement their learning and research. During the second portion of the internship in the fall, interns will meet with their mentors a set number of times and write short, informal reflections on their conversations. Mentors will provide advice and guidance on demystifying local offices. Additionally, students will work collaboratively with each other to create a guide on local governments to educate the general public on basic government procedures and semantics. After completing this internship, interns will gain and or enhance their understanding of government procedures and civics while gaining confidence to navigate the public sector. Community members who are not current students participating in this project will not be required to assist in writing this piece but can participate in the writing process if they have interest. 100 Rural Women recognizes the crucial role of including marginalized women, Indigenous women, and women of color in fostering economic equity and sustainable change. For these reasons, we firmly believe offering mentorship opportunities to underserved communities cultivates sustained interest in women pursuing leadership positions in their local communities. ",,,2024-03-15,2025-02-28,,Canceled,,,Teresa," Kittridge",,,,,,"(952) 454-7211",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/100-rural-women-indigenous-civic-intern-mentorship-program-1,,,,
10034020,"100 Rural Women Indigenous Civic Intern Mentorship Program",2024,17500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful recruitment of 4 to 5 indigenous women for civic leadership positions.",,,50000,"Northland Foundation, Bremmer Foundation, McKnight Foundation",,,"Terri Foley (Chair), Erica Bjelland (Secretary), Hara Charlier (Treasurer), Benya Kraus Beacom, Fawn J. Sampson",,"100 Rural Women",,"100 Rural Women will increase the number of Indigenous women, women of color, and underrepresented women in civic engagement through a mentorship program in collaboration with a tribal college by offering a 6-month community internship during the summer and fall of 2024, recruiting 4 to 5 Indigenous women interested in pursuing civic leadership positions.",,,2024-03-15,2025-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Teresa,Kittridge,,,,,,"(952) 454-7211","teresa@100ruralwomen.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/100-rural-women-indigenous-civic-intern-mentorship-program,,,,
10031025,"2023 White Bear Lake Area Powwow",2023,19714,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","If we accomplish our planned activities as proposed, the outcomes we hope to see and that can be measured and tracked include: At least 50% of the current Native American students and their families attend the Powwow. This will be tracked by requiring pre-registration and at-the-door registration for everyone, indicating which school the individuals attend or attended. A question will also be asked about their cultural heritage, racial, and/or ethnic identity to enable us to determine the number of people who identify as Native American as well as those who identify as being from other ethnic/cultural communities. Native students and families express the feeling that the broader community is interested in their culture and traditions. This will be tracked by having pop upinterviews throughout the day with these individuals. Non-Native attendees will express an increase in their awareness and understanding of Native culture and traditions. This will be tracked by having pop upinterviews throughout the day asking what has been most meaningful to them about the event and what is one new thing that they learned by attending the event. There also will be an opportunity to leave post-it noteson a posterboard with one word or one phrase to describe their response to the event. These proposed outcomes and the ways they are tracked will be reviewed by the 2023 Powwow Committee and changed as they recommend.","1. A conultant, Amy Puschinsky, has been retained to serve as coordinator of the project. She has confirmed the arena director and emcee for the event and invitations are pending to drum groups, dancers, and honor guard. 2. The date for the Powwow has been confirmed for Saturday, May 6, from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM, with a Grand March at 1:00. 3. The venue has been selected: Mahtomedi Education Center, 1520 Mahtomedi Avenue, Mahtomedi. 4. A marketing plan has been developed to promote the event and a logo, posters, social media postings, and press releases will be available by March 20. 5. Three school districts have confirmed participation: White Bear Lake, Mahtomedi, Maplewood-North St. Paul-Oakdale. Individuals from these districts are serving as advisors to the project.; Changes since interim report: 1. The venue for the event was changed from the Mahtomedi Education Center to a middle school in White Bear Lake to provide a better location for both an outside as well as an inside event. Due to the weather, the event was held inside. 2. A fourth school district, Stillwater, was added to the districts participating in the powwow, for a total of four. Outcomes: Note: The following two activities inform the responses to the outcomes described in this report. Please also see the section on impact for other examples that relate to our outcomes. 1. Many Faces asked the White Bear Lake High School History Club to serve as evaluators during the event. Ten high school students spent four hours at the Wacipi, interviewing a cross-section of people and another two hours preparing their report. They were able to interview 152 of the estimated 500 people attending the Wacipi to gather feedback about their experience. The responses to the interview questions were organized by type of respondent: Native or Non-Native. 2. In addition, attendees had the opportunity to use post-it notes to respond to the question What did you enjoy most about attending the Wacipi?"" Approximately 50 people shared their response and a word cloudwas developed to incorporate the responses. Goal 1: To provide an opportunity for Native American students and their families who live in the White Bear Lake area to participate in a Powwow in their own local community. Outcome: At least 50% of the current Native American students and their families attend the Powwow. We definitely met this goal. We provided the opportunity and Native American families came. We know from the interviews conducted that 34 people self-identified as Native, 22% of those interviewed. Anecdotally, from observations and conversations, we can say that there were a significant number of American Indian families in attendance. While we had hoped to be able to report numbers, several factors made this difficult. We had planned to register people as they arrived to have an indication of Native v. non-Native attendees, but the nature of the event and the overwhelming number of people arriving at the same time and at different entries made this impossible. Further, since we expanded the number of school districts from two to four, we realized we did not have a good base number from which to apply a goal of 50%. Goal 2.: To create a better sense of belonging and pride in their cultural heritage for these students and their families as they are recognized and honored by members of the community in which they live. Outcome: Native students and families express the feeling that the broader community is interested in their culture and traditions. Of those interviewed, 22.4%, or 34 people, self-identified as Native. Their responses: 94.1% indicated they felt welcomed at the Wacipi Mentioned as what they felt was meaningful: * Being proud to share my culture and traditions * Feeling honored and respected * Being with family and friends * The inter-tribal dancing * Bringing back old memories * The community turnout * Having my daughter dance with me in the dance circle * Seeing their family drumming * Having a respectful community even after all the hardships they had faced * Seeing their language hasn't been forgotten * Being able to educate people. While not answered in the interviews, two additional comments on the post-it notes apply here: * Seeing members of our tribe here. * Seeing people like me dance. When asked if they would participate in this community again, 93.9% said yes, 3% said maybe. Goal 3: To introduce the broader White Bear Lake area community to the traditional Powwow, to the work of Native artisans and businesses, and to the cultural heritage of our Native neighbors. Outcome: Non-Native attendees will express an increase in their awareness and understanding of Native culture and traditions. Of the people interviewed, 77.6%, or 118, self-identified as Non-Native. Their responses: For 56.4%, this was their first powwow. Mentioned as what they felt was meaningful: * Learning Native American culture and traditions * Feeling the diverse community * Honoring graduating students * Having something like this in White Bear Lake * The dancing * The inter-tribal welcoming * Meeting people * The drumming * Seeing the regalia * Honoring veterans * Honoring the people they know * While not answered in the interviews, additional comments on the post-it notes apply here: * Drumming invitations for everyone to dance together * Blanketing Ceremony & Community Handshake * Purchasing Native American tea * Grand Entry * Kindness of people * The feelings of togetherness * hey would go to a powwow again, 97.3% said yes When asked if they had learned from this experience (the powwow). 47.5% said yes, a lot, and 45.8% said yes, somewhat. When asked if they would go to a powwow again, 97.3% said yes.",,,"A grant to Many Faces of $1,500 was received from the Greater White Bear Lake Community Foundation in December 2022.. We were successful in raising $9,400 from our community to cover expenses not covered by the MHC grant. These funds were used primarily to purchse honoring blankets for American Indian students and to pay the Native Americans who participated as drummers, dances and the honor guard in cash, which is the traditional practice at powwows but which were not allowed under the grant. Donations ranged from $300 to $2,235 and came from 14 sources (2 Rotary clubs, 1 Lions club, 1 community foundation, 4 churches, 2 school districts and 2 school district educational foundations, a community college foundation, and a community nonprofit). Additional in-kind support was significant as well. The local newspaper provided a discounted rate for two advertisements and a free half-page ad thanking everyone who had contributed to the event. The school district provided the venue at no cost (other than custodial fees), others provided printing and supplies. And, importantly, at least 45 people served as volunteer workers during the day of the event. ",17866,,"Jackie Reis, Chair Tara Jebbens-Singh, Vice Chair Kate Andersen Ellen Hiniker Tim Mauer Lisa Pocrnich Tracy Shimek; Many Faces Executive Committee: Jackie Reis, Chair Tara Jebens-Singh, Vice Chair Tim Maurer, Operations Chair Lisa Pocrnich, Membership Chair Tracy Shimek, Communications Chair Ellen Hiniker, Treasurer Kate Andersen, Program Chair Rob Thomas, Wacipi Chair",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area, a collaboration of 21 organizations, will sponsor a Powwow in spring 2023 to (1) honor American Indian students in the school districts of Mahtomedi, White Bear Lake, Northeast Metro 916 Integration District, and Century College, particularly those who will be graduating, and (2) provide the larger community the opportunity to participate in this traditional cultural event that is a significant part of the rich heritage of our Native American neighbors.",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rob,Thomas,,,,,," 651-478-7425"," rob@lakeshoreplayers.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2023-white-bear-lake-area-powwow,,,,
10034118,"2024 Capacity Building for a New Future",2024,52493,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8","(a) The amounts in this subdivision are appropriated to the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Humanities Center for the purposes specified in this subdivision. The Minnesota Humanities Center may use up to 5.5 percent of the appropriations for the administration of these funds and to cover the cost of administering, planning, evaluating, and reporting these grants. The Minnesota Humanities Center must develop a written plan to issue the grants under this subdivision and must submit the plan for review and approval by the commissioner of administration. The written plan must require the Minnesota Humanities Center to create and adhere to grant policies that are similar to those established according to Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.97, subdivision 4, paragraph (a), clause (1).","Enhance the engagement and experiences for artists and patrons; Keep the DAI at the forefront of innovation in the arts sector; Programmatic growth.",,,15000,"DAI Contribution",47493,5000,"Robin Washington (President), Celia Cameron (Vice President), Juli Kellner (Treasurer), Dr. Patricia Rogers (Secretary), Rogier Gregoire, Ed. D., Vern Northrup, Olawole Famule, Tyler Johnson, Claudia Faith, David Austin",,"Duluth Art Institute",,"DAI is at the precipice of great change. After half a century, DAI is reluctantly moving out of our current location where the organization benefited from low cost rent, the powerful draw of multiple cultural organizations under one roof, and eligibility to Depot Foundation program grants. With rising expenses, DAI must expand its fundraising portfolio. To be successful, the DAI needs to develop and strategize the following campaigns: Capital Campaign prospect high level major donors who can pledge large sums of money over time to refurbish and maintain DAI's capital needs that include infrastructure improvements and expansion. Sustainer Campaign which develops current and long time donors to commit to annual giving for five years. Legacy Campaign which provides opportunities for donors to include DAI as a beneficiary in their will, stock disbursements, or other charitable giving vehicles. Programmatic Corporate Sponsorship Campaign which seeks local businesses to support events and programs based on the nature of the businesses interest. DAI seeks to obtain consultation and training from a nonprofit expert in capacity building to shape and execute a robust capacity building development strategy, beyond the conventional understanding of fundraising, to create a comprehensive approach to building sustainable support networks. The scope includes conducting stakeholder outreach, developing and implementing the campaign strategies, and training staff and board members to write and report on grants. A MN Humanities investment ensures contracting with a consultant to work with the DAI and support staff time to provide project implementation. ",,,2024-04-15,2025-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Christina,Woods,,,,,,"(218) 733-7562","cwoods@duluthartinstitute.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2024-capacity-building-new-future,,,,
10038378,"2025 Little Mekong Night Market",2025,27500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,168000,Unknown,27500,,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"Asian Economic Development Association",,"The 2025 Little Mekong Night Market (LMNM) will be a landmark summer celebration marking the 50th anniversary of Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. This milestone event, held outdoors on Western Avenue at University Avenue and within the XIA Gallery at 422 University Avenue, Suite 14, St. Paul, MN 55103, will highlight the cultural heritage, arts, and culinary traditions that SE Asian Minnesotans have contributed to the state. Set in the vibrant Little Mekong Business and Cultural District, the free festival will transform the area into a lively hub for cultural exchange, artistic expression, and economic opportunity. AEDA will bring the Night Market to life by enabling these key components: 1. Event Infrastructure: The grant will cover essential logistics, including permits, security, and the rental of audio/visual equipment, staging, and lighting. This will ensure a safe, accessible, and welcoming festival environment for attendees of all ages. 2. Artist Recruitment and Engagement: Funding will enable AEDA to recruit and compensate over 100 SE Asian and other BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ artists for performances and exhibitions. Underaged artists will showcase traditional and contemporary works through this platform, fostering cultural pride and visibility for SE Asian heritage. This support provides artists economic opportunities while promoting a deeper appreciation for Minnesota's cultural diversity. 3. Vendor Recruitment and Engagement: The grant will help AEDA recruit and support over 70 SE Asian and other BIPOC, women, and LGBTQIA+ vendors, including artists, makers, and food vendors. Training and assistance with permits and equipment will ensure vendors can participate successfully, adding to the festival's richness and diversity. 4. Promotion and Outreach: To attract an anticipated 20,000+ attendees, AEDA will invest in a robust promotional campaign, leveraging community networks, social media, and partnerships with media outlets like Minnesota Public Radio, KARE 11, and ethnic newsgroups. This outreach will ensure the event reaches a broad audience, celebrating SE Asian heritage and contributions to Minnesota's cultural and economic landscape. Impact on Audience and Minnesota Residents The 2025 LMNM will celebrate SE Asian culture, achievements, and contributions, fostering community pride and cross-cultural understanding. This unique event will allow all attendees to engage deeply with SE Asian heritage, experiencing live performances, interactive art, and traditional cuisine that promote connections across communities and appreciation for Minnesota's diversity. Economically, the Night Market will offer SE Asian and local artists and vendors income and increased visibility while also boosting foot traffic for nearby businesses. This will support the revitalization of the Little Mekong District and align with St. Paul's commitment to cultural diversity, enhancing the city's vibrant arts and community fabric. Ultimately, the LMNM reflects Minnesota's dedication to equity and inclusivity, providing a valuable cultural experience for all. Through this milestone celebration, AEDA aims to honor SE Asian Minnesotans' heritage and ensure it remains an integral part of Minnesota's cultural tapestry for future generations. ",,,2025-01-01,2025-07-15,,"In Progress",,,Va-Megn," Thoj",,,,,,"(651) 222-7798 ext. 222",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Anoka,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-little-mekong-night-market,,,,
10038388,"2025 Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival",2025,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,36000,Unknown,20000,,"Shuly Her (Board Chair), Dao Xiong (Vice Chair), Vong Thao (Treasurer), Maiyia Kasouaher (Secretary), Chad Lee",,"Hmong Cultural Center of Minnesota",,"Hmong Cultural Center (HCC) will implement the annual Minnesota Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival at Union Depot in May 2025, involving a Sunday of comprehensive programming to educate Hmong and non-Hmong about the Qeej instrument while also providing a forum for master performers & Qeej troupes from Minnesota & beyond to be recognized for their skills. Also included will be performances of other Hmong folk instruments including the two string violin, flute and the ncas (mouthharp), performances of Hmong dance troupes (both traditional and modern hip hop styles) as well as cultural activities for children & Hmong food vendors offering food items for festival attendees to purchase. The Minnesota Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival is a unique public event intended to promote greater public exposure, knowledge and recognition of the Hmong Qeej instrument, its role in Hmong culture as well as other Hmong art forms including traditional musical instruments & different types of Hmong dance. The event is open to the entire community. The Qeej is an indigenous Hmong art form that goes back hundreds and possibly thousands of years to Hmong communities in China. The Qeej is a bamboo pipe instrument known worldwide as the cultural identifier for Hmong people no matter where they may reside whether it be China, Vietnam, Thailand, Laos or the United States. The Qeej plays a pivotal role at traditional Hmong funerals, as the sound of its chords are thought by Hmong to call the soul out of the body and into the afterworld. The Hmong Cultural Center is the only organization in Minnesota that still provides to the public a Qeej instruction program for children and youth. HCC's Qeej program is more than 32 years old and was a founding program of the organization in 1992. With an estimated attendance of at least 2,000 visitors over the course of the festival day, the Minnesota Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival, now in its fourth year, will build on HCC's long history of sharing the Qeej & other Hmong art forms while also showcasing how Hmong American musicians and dancers are keeping Hmong folk culture alive while also innovating and incorporating it in non-traditional ways. Hmong themed arts and crafts activities will be available for visitors including children. Hmong and Southeast Asian food vendors will also be available throughout the day. The Minnesota Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival is the only such event in the entire United States. It is intended to build a broader understanding of the rich Hmong artistic heritage among both the Hmong community and the broader Hmong population. This one-of-a-kind festival promotes greater knowledge and appreciation of the Qeej instrument and Hmong music as well as Hmong and Asian dance art forms in Minnesota. An archived stream of the entire 2024 festival may be viewed at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch v=YG2MmGhAmaI&t=1s An archived stream of the full 2023 festival may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch v=sIzJ6DfJkoo An archived stream of the entire m2022 Qeej and Hmong Arts Festival may be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch v=zoz_uubcIz8&t=18733s ",,,2025-01-01,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Txongpao," Lee",,,,,," (651) 917-9937 ext. 10",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/2025-qeej-and-hmong-arts-festival,,,,
33268,"Access, Engagement and Experience Development – Strengthening the Core of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota",2016,147000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to promote MN arts and cultural heritage through:a. Remediation and extended development of exhibits designed to provide interactive experiences related to MN arts and cultural heritage.b. Identifying arts and cultural heritage features interwoven into multiple facets of the Museum environment; Developing curricula based upon these features that will be implemented with school/early learning group visitors.2. 150 SCHOOL/EARLY LEARNING GROUPS from across Minnesota will increase awareness about MN arts and cultural heritage through exploration of Museum exhibits and engagement in hands-on activities during field trip visits.3. 5,000 “ACCESS” VISITORS (representing audiences that experience barriers to participation due to limited income, language/cultural factors, isolation, ability/special needs) will increase awareness about MN arts and cultural heritage through exploration of Museum exhibits and engagement in hands-on activities.","The most significant exhibit remediation/development taking place as a result of this funding included refinement of the Farmyard/Back 40 – including installation of signage, concrete, outdoor electrical hook-up, as well as overall landscaping and the addition of an animal shade awning (yet to be installed). Initial development/piloting of an augmented reality sandbox, sound abatement remediation in the loft for more successful school group learning, and smaller-scale exhibit development/remediation efforts across other Museum galleries resulted in significant enhancements to the visitor experience (please refer to photo documentation). Museum staff across all departments engaged in a process to inventory Museum A&CH features during a two-part staff education discussion/activity. The results of these efforts were used to develop a Museum Explorer’s Guide designed to inform/engage visitors around the multitude of A&CH features that are embedded throughout the Museum. CMSM staff engaged with faculty/students from Gustavus Adolphus College to develop an evaluation strategy to assess what MN Arts and Cultural Heritage learning looks like for young visitors that engage at the Museum. A Timing & Tracking observational tool was implemented with 73 children visiting the Quarry and Grow It Gallery. Data collected through this tool noted time spent in each gallery by age group as a measure of “exposure” and awareness-learning at the Museum. 153 group visits took place over the course of this project. Group visit feedback was solicited from educators using an on-line post-visit survey tool. Over 6,250 Museum visitors participated in Museum access opportunities. Feedback received from families participating in Museum access events was solicited through written surveys and post-it feedback activities. Visitor feedback indicated high levels of satisfaction with their Museum experience, along with identified learnings on the part of both children and adults.",,,,147000,,"Brian Benshoof CEO, MRCI Worksource; Neal Benson Manufacturing Operations Consultant, retired from Emerson Electric; Laura Bowman Director of Community Relations and Development at Mayo Clinic Health System; Nick Hinz President, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Barb Kaus President, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Linda Kilander Retired Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; Kim Kleven Early Childhood Coordinator, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial; Naomi Mortensen Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; Tim Newell Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; Christine Powers Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley Telecommunications Operations Executive, Greater Mankato Growth; Beth Serrill Attorney, Blethen Gage & Krause; Christie SkilbredP roject Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; Dr. Katie Smentek Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Sara Steinbach Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing, Mayo Clinic Health System; Keith Stover Retired President, South Central College; Vance Stuehrenberg County Commissioner, Blue Earth County, MN; Anna Thill President, Visit Mankato; Liz Ulman Organizational Development Manager, Dotson Iron Castings; Dr. Ginger Zierdt Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato",2,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CMSM opened its new permanent site with increased capacity to serve as an informal learning center that playfully engages children, families, and school groups in interactive experiences with the art and cultural heritage of southern Minnesota. With its current appropriation, CMSM is poised to strengthen its core as an institution that promotes arts and cultural heritage learning through continued ",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Larsen,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","P.O. Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,"507-386-0279 ",sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/access-engagement-and-experience-development-strengthening-core-children-s-museum-southern-,,,,
36604,"Access, Engagement and Experience Development – Strengthening the Core of the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota II",2017,142590,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as an informal learning resource that promotes ACH: Remediation and extended development process for current exhibits, conceptual development/design of Water Play exhibit, and conceptual development/design and initial fabrication of Museum a la Cart(e) will be completed; and Evaluate audience impact/outcomes: Evaluation plans will be developed; Museum staff will be trained; On-going processes will be in place to assess visitor impacts/outcomes.MORE MINNESOTANS will benefit as a result of engaging with experiences that promote ACH: Museum will serve 10% more Group Visitors; 90% of visitors engaged in evaluation processes will indicate satisfaction/report outcomes associated with ACH learning. MUSEUM STAFF will experience increased capacity to serve group visitors and evaluate ACH learning:100% of Museum staff will agree that they have received the preparation necessary to serve MuseumEducation and/or Evaluation Specialist roles.","CMSM EXPERIENCED INCREASED CAPACITY: Initial design/fabrication of If You Build It, Exploring Color and Museum a la Carte exhibit experiences was completed; Exhibit experiences were launched to engage on- and off-site audiences.Further development of Water Play exhibit was completed through engagement with contractors, other museums, and Kidzibits regarding floor treatments; and Dakota Cultural Advisors regarding graphic/artistic renderings. Further exhibit development/remediation took place throughout Museum with particular enhancement to: Quarry and Whiz Bang components; Play Porch structural preparation for future components; Tree of Forts Toddler addition; Farmyard barn improvements and chicken coop. Museum team met with Evaluation Consultant on ten occasions to develop/refine Museum evaluation frameworks and implement evaluation tools among general, access and group visitor audiences. MORE MINNESOTANS BENEFITED: Over the entire Project period: The Museum welcomed 93,554 visitors, including 12,014 “access” visitors. 802 “visitors” engaged with Museum a la Carte off-site Museum activities.175 school/early learning groups visited the Museum, engaging 8,960 visitors in hands-on learning.95% of visitors responding to an online survey indicated they were “Satisfied/Extremely Satisfied”; and “Likely/Very Likely” to recommend the Museum to a friend or colleague. 91% indicated the Museum promotes local arts and cultural heritage. MUSEUM STAFF EXPERIENCED INCREASED CAPACITY:Museum Educator and Evaluator roles were developed. 6 staff were trained and facilitated roles as Museum Educators. 10 staff were trained and facilitated roles as Museum Evaluators. All staff responded favorably via survey tool and/or group discussion about the preparation they received to serve in this role and provided helpful feedback to enhance future education/evaluation efforts. ",,,,142590,,"Brian Benshoof CEO, MRCI Worksource; Neal Benson Manufacturing Operations Consultant, retired from Emerson Electric; Laura Bowman Director of Community Relations and Development at Mayo Clinic Health System; Nick Hinz President, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Barb Kaus President, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Linda Kilander Retired Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; Kim Kleven Early Childhood Coordinator, Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial; Naomi Mortensen Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; Tim Newell Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; Christine Powers Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley Telecommunications Operations Executive, Greater Mankato Growth; Beth Serrill Attorney, Blethen Gage & Krause; Christie SkilbredP roject Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; Dr. Katie Smentek Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Sara Steinbach Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing, Mayo Clinic Health System; Keith Stover Retired President, South Central College; Vance Stuehrenberg County Commissioner, Blue Earth County, MN; Anna Thill President, Visit Mankato; Liz Ulman Organizational Development Manager, Dotson Iron Castings; Dr. Ginger Zierdt Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CMSM will build upon the work that began with its 2015-16 appropriation by (1) Remediation and further development of exhibit areas that promote Arts & Cultural Heritage (ACH) learning (2) Expanding ACH learning opportunities for new audiences at off-site locations; (3) Engaging an outside Evaluation Consultant to help plan/implement strategies that meaningfully assess ACH learning outcomes and impacts; (4) Boosting the Museum’s capacity to serve more school/early learning groups. ",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sue,Larsen,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","P.O. Box 3103",Mankato,Minnesota,56002,507-386-0279,sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/access-engagement-and-experience-development-strengthening-core-children-s-museum-souther-0,,,,
10038366,"Access 2 Art ",2025,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We will track several key outcomes to evaluate the success and reach of our program. Scholarships Awarded: Support for 50-80 individuals through tuition, transportation, or studio access; potentially up to 130 if most need only transportation. First-Time Access: Measure how many participants are engaging with formal arts education for the first time. Improved Access: We hope at least 80% of scholarship recipients will report that our support enabled them to participate in arts opportunities they otherwise couldn't. Educational and Personal Growth: We hope that participants will report increased confidence, skills, and well-being through post-program surveys. Data will be collected via application records, attendance sheets from partner organizations, and post-program feedback surveys.",,,1100,Unknown,9050,15850,"Gaurav Garg (President); Zulmai Woodod (Secretary); Suresh Ramachandiran (Treasurer); Upama Chapagain (Member at large)",0.1,"Lotus Arts Center",,"Lotus Arts Center is a Twin Cities-based arts organization dedicated to creating space for South Asian artists to learn, express, and thrive. Through classes and community programming, we aim to empower artists to share their work, build sustainable creative careers, and preserve cultural traditions for future generations. Our work particularly supports South Asians who may face cultural and language barriers when accessing the arts. Many of those we serve are Minnesotans adjusting to a new environment. This project will expand access to arts education by offering transportation support, interpretation assistance, and scholarships for classes and studio access. By addressing financial and logistical barriers, we will help more individuals-especially low-income youth and adults, and those historically excluded-access high-quality arts education across the Twin Cities. ",,,2025-09-25,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Gaurav," Garg",,,,,,"(612) 251-4139",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Carver,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/access-2-art,,,,
10013369,AdopteeBridge,2021,12000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","At a workshop AdopteeBridge held in January 2020, we sent a survey to participants. We will send out a similar survey to retreat participants to see their likes, dislikes, and recommendations for future retreats.   We asked for feedback regarding the following topics: --Logistics --Size of workshop --Sessions & activities --Possible future activities --Suggestions and concerns After each retreat, we will send a similar survey.   It is very important for AdopteeBridge to introduce our programs, including the OurHistory Retreat, to adoptees we previously have not had contact with, but to also continue building the relationships and community formed. Therefore, we will add a section in the survey of the following: --What AdopteeBridge programs do individuals participate in? --Is this the first OurHistory Retreat or are they a returning participant?   We will add a section to include the following: --Does the participant plan to attend the next retreat?--We expect a retention rate of 50% returning participants and the other 50% will be new participants. --Did the retreat enable the participant to connect with other adoptees?--We expect a response of 90-100% --Did the retreat enable the participant to reflect on their adoption journey?--We expect a response of 90-100% --Did the retreat and the participants validate your adoption journey?--We expect a response of 90-100%   For the first retreat, we will compare survey results to the results received from the January 2020 Workshop. Our goal is to receive a rating of 75% or higher in regards to positive feedback for activities held during the retreats. For potential activities that receive an interest of 75% or higher, our staff will seriously consider to plan for a future retreat. At AdopteeBridge, it is very important to also receive written feedback--this helps us hear directly from the individuals we work with to hear their thoughts and ideas for future programming. It also allows us to hear the impact a program has (or has not) had an on adoptee's journey. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Sarah Cook, Martin Hamilton, Ben Jahnke, Jennie Anderson, Brian Heimann, Eric Martin, Danielle Miskowic, Tasha Ness, Stephanie Oyler, Adam Wetterlin",0.83,AdopteeBridge,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","OurHistory Adult Adoptee Retreats are for transracial adult adoptees, ages 21+. They are a series of two, 2-day retreats. This is a time for adoptees to come together in a safe space to share experiences and to learn and grow—both individually and as an adoptee community. It is a time to focus on our identities, both as adoptees and People of Color, living in the State of Minnesota. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Christine,Heimann,AdopteeBridge,,Roseville,MN,55113,651-491-0618,christine@adopteebridge.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/adopteebridge," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034119,"AEDS Humanities Programming Fund Development Capacity Building",2024,67000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"After their successful completion, AEDS's proposed grant writing, tracking, and reporting and overall fund development capacity-building activities will impact the organization by: Building AEDS Fund Development Associate and Director of Operations knowledge of grant programs, application guidelines and processes, tracking, and reporting; Supporting this fund development team by effectively and more independently utilizing the grant research, writing, tracking, and reporting skills they gain through external training and one on one coaching from CSC.",,,25000,"Target Homegrown",55000,12000,"Kate Speed (Board Chair), Gebi Tufa (Treasurer), Rebecca Cooper (Secretary), Omar Kissi, Antony J Isubikalu, Gene Gelgelu (MBA, Ex Officio)",,"African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)",,"AEDS is currently at a critical stage of our organizational development. Our rapid growth from 5 staff members and a budget of nearly $600,000 in 2020 to 16 full-time staff members and a budget of over $2 million in 2023 reflects the increased need for entrepreneurial support and capital among African entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This growth has also resulted in larger grants and increased diversity in funding, particularly for our Little Africa creative placemaking, community engagement, and leadership development humanities programming. With the expansion of our funding sources, particularly through public grants, for our Little Africa creative placemaking and humanities programs, we now require additional capacity to effectively track, manage, and report on these grants. Our former Operations and Fund Development Manager, Ahmed Ahmed, left in June to pursue a legal career, leading us to split his position into two roles Director of Operations and Fund Development Associate. Tsegaye Gelgelu, who previously held a fundraising role at AEDS, has transitioned into the Director of Operations position, while we have hired Dr. Hussein Khelil as the Fund Development Associate. Although Tsegaye Gelgelu has some fundraising experience through supporting our President and CEO, Dr. Gene Gelgelu, with securing cross-sector sponsorships for events, Dr. Khelil, as an educational professional, is unfamiliar with the Minnesota and US philanthropic and public grants landscape. To address this, we will continue to engage the services of Cullasaja Synergy Consulting, LLC (CSC), a Black and Asian woman-owned firm led by Barbara Sue Hall. With over 30 years of experience in program and fund development within the nonprofit sector, Ms. Hall has worked with AEDS since December 2019. Currently, she is coaching Mr. T. Gelgelu and Dr. Khelil to help them navigate online grant systems and develop grant applications that align with funders' missions and priorities. To sustain and expand our fund development team's capabilities, we need funding to support training, coaching, and overall support for our emerging team. Specifically, we aim to strengthen their skills in grant writing, tracking and management, and corporate sponsorships for our humanities programs. We are retaining CSC through six separate contracts amounting to $10,000 each for a total value of $60,000. These contracts will outline the consulting services CSC will provide, which includes: 1) fund development planning, 2) grant writing training and support, 3) grant research, 4) grants management and reporting, 5) sponsorship fundraising, and 6) grant application writing for humanities programs such as the annual Little Africa Festivals, leadership conferences, quarterly forums, and the upcoming Little Africa Plaza Museum, which we plan to launch with support from the Minnesota Humanities Center in late 2024. We believe that this comprehensive approach, combined with the expertise of CSC and Ms. Hall, will strengthen our fund development efforts and help us secure the necessary resources to continue our impactful work in supporting entrepreneurs and promoting cultural enrichment in our community. ",,,2024-04-12,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Tsegaye,Gelgelu,,,,,,"(651) 646-9411","tgelgelu@aeds-mn.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aeds-humanities-programming-fund-development-capacity-building,,,,
10038381,"Afoutayi Haitian Dance, Music and Arts Festival",2025,24000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,19000,5000,"Djenane Saint Juste (Board Chair/Artistic Director), Florencia Pierre (Vice-Chair), Hassen Taylor Moises Ortega (Vice Chair), Rose Mingo-Holtz (Secretary), Sophie Toner (Treasurer)",,"Afoutayi Haitian Dance, Music & Arts",,"Afoutayi is seeking funding for a three-day Afoutayi Haitian Dance, Music, and Arts Festival, scheduled for April 2025. This weekend-long event will immerse attendees in Haitian culture through a rich program of ceremony, workshops, performances, and community gatherings. The festival is designed to celebrate and honor Haiti's cultural heritage while offering Minnesota's Haitian community, Afro-Caribbean cultural groups, and anyone interested in Haitian culture a chance to connect, learn, and share in meaningful, joyful experiences. April is also the month honoring Papa Zaka, the Haitian Vodou spirit of agriculture, community, and hard work, which provides a perfect context for celebrating Haitian traditions of unity, resilience, and communal support. The festival will begin with a blessing ceremony, an essential part of Afoutayi's cultural practice, which acknowledges ancestral roots and invites positive energy for the weekend. This ceremony will ground attendees in the spirit of togetherness, reverence, and gratitude, setting a tone of respect and openness for the experiences to come. The ceremony will include a mix of traditional songs, dance, and offerings that honor Haiti's spiritual heritage, emphasizing the values of community and cultural pride. Over the next three days, the festival will offer a variety of interactive workshops, designed to deepen understanding and appreciation of Haitian traditions. Attendees will have the chance to join dance and drum workshops led by skilled artists and culture bearers, learning the rhythms and movements intrinsic to Haitian folklore and Vodou-inspired dances. These workshops will highlight the joy, energy, and skill in Haitian dance and drum traditions, providing hands-on experiences that connect participants with Haiti's vibrant artistic heritage. Singing and Haitian Creole language classes will allow participants to learn popular folk songs and deepen their linguistic knowledge, fostering a stronger connection to Haitian identity through language. Furthermore, the festival will feature a multilingual book presentation and storytelling sessions, where Haitian authors, artists, and community elders will share stories and books in Haitian Creole, French, and English. This segment will focus on Haiti's literary culture, engaging audiences of all ages in the art of storytelling while preserving the language and stories that form the foundation of Haitian identity. Each evening will culminate in a live performance showcase, called Rasanble, and a social gathering, known as Plezi Gaye. Rasanble will feature live music, dance performances, and storytelling that celebrates Haiti's cultural diversity and vibrancy, including a special performance to honor Papa Zaka - recognizing the importance of land, labor, and community in Haitian culture. Plezi Gaye will offer a relaxed space for festival-goers to socialize, enjoy culturally relevant food, and connect with new and old friends, fostering a sense of community that reflects Haiti's tradition of unity and celebration. Afoutayi's festival in April 2025 represents a unique opportunity to share Haitian culture on a larger scale, providing a welcoming space for cultural exchange, education, and joy. This festival is a new addition to our existing programming, and with adequate funding, we aim to make it an annual event that celebrates and strengthens cultural connections in Minnesota's diverse communities. ",,,2025-01-01,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Djenane," Saint Juste",,,,,,"(612) 508-8038",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/afoutayi-haitian-dance-music-and-arts-festival,,,,
10038432,"African American Literary Conference",2024,45000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Anecdotal success will be gathered by conversations with attendees and the authors. A more formal assessment will direct presenters and attendees to an online survey to collect their feedback about the experience in greater detail. We will use an incentive (chance to win a free book, etc.) to encourage attendees (authors and audience) to complete the survey via an online service. Satisfaction with the program will be evaluated across key variables as well as overall satisfaction. Such questions will ask satisfaction relative to quality of the presentations; feedback sessions, ability to participate, etc.",,,2000,MRAC,45000,,"Roxanne Givens (President), Herman J. Milligan, Jr., Ph.D. (Acting Executive Director/Board Chair), Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair), Jerry Wilson (Treasurer), Charles Shafer (Secretary)",,"The Givens Foundation for African American Literature",,"We seek funding to cohost an impactful African American Literary Conference, slated for April 2025, dedicated to exploring emerging themes, trends, and issues in Black American literature. Our collaboration with the Archie Givens Sr. Collection of African American Literature will elevate the discourse, fostering critical engagement. Key Components: 1. Public Forum: Engaging the general public, as well as emerging and established writers, scholars, critics, agents, publishers, booksellers, educators, and students. 2. Workshops and Panels: Featuring presentations and discussions to expand public knowledge and appreciation of Black Literature, with a focus on the impact of banned books and the evolving landscape of Black literary expression. 3. Collaboration: Leveraging the Givens Foundation's strategic partnerships with public schools and organizations to enhance cross-generational critical reading and writing habits. Rationale: With a burgeoning renaissance in Black Literature and the increasing demand for ethnic studies, this conference serves as a pivotal platform to contribute to a solution. By addressing banned books and acknowledging the state's focus on required ethnic studies, we aim to amplify Black voices in literature. About the Foundation: The Archie Givens Foundation's ongoing collaborations with public schools and organizations are dedicated to cultivating critical reading and writing habits across generations of readers and writers. Culmination: The conference will conclude with the unveiling of the inaugural Givens Foundation Literary Excellence Award, recognizing outstanding contributions to the enrichment of Black Literature. Your support will play a crucial role in advancing the dialogue, fostering understanding, and celebrating the richness of Black literary expression. The program and related components will be posted on our website and communicated through our various media channels (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Direct Marketing channels, and through our various partners). Presenting writers have yet to be selected. Since we have been working with locally and nationally acclaimed writers for over 50 years, while continuing to work with important newcomers, we are confident that the selected authors will be of the highest quality. Finally, through this experience, we wish to encourage those individuals who may have considered pursuing writing as a career choice to do so. ",,,2025-05-24,2025-07-15,,"In Progress",,,Lissa," Jones-Lofgren",,,,,," (612) 791-6279",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/african-american-literary-conference-1,,,,
10034055,"African American Literary Conference",2024,45000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Anecdotal success will be gathered by conversations with attendees and the authors. A more formal assessment will direct presenters and attendees to an online survey to collect their feedback about the experience in greater detail. We will use an incentive (chance to win a free book, etc.) to encourage attendees (authors and audience) to complete the survey via an online service. Satisfaction with the program will be evaluated across key variables as well as overall satisfaction. Such questions will ask satisfaction relative to quality of the presentations; feedback sessions, ability to participate, etc.",,,,,,,"Roxanne Givens (President), Herman J. Milligan, Jr., Ph.D. (Acting Executive Director/Board Chair), Stanley Jackson (Vice Chair), Jerry Wilson (Treasurer), Charles Shafer (Secretary)",,"The Givens Foundation for African American Literature",,"The Givens Foundation will host a African American Literary Conference, slated for April 2025, to explore emerging themes, trends, and issues in Black American literature. Our collaboration with the Archie Givens Sr. Collection of African American Literature will elevate the discourse, fostering critical engagement. 1) Public Forum: Engaging the general public, as well as emerging and established writers, scholars, critics, agents, publishers, booksellers, educators, and students. 2) Workshops and Panels: Featuring presentations and discussions to expand public knowledge and appreciation of Black Literature, with a focus on the impact of banned books and the evolving landscape of Black literary expression. 3) Collaboration: Leveraging the Givens Foundation's strategic partnerships with public schools and organizations to enhance cross-generational critical reading and writing habits.",,,2025-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lissa,Jones-Lofgren,,,,,,(612)-272-8491,"alifemosaic@icloud.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/african-american-literary-conference,,,,
10038418,"Afrofuturism Minnesota Media Project",2024,49872,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Celebrate and honor the richness of cultural diversity within Minnesota's BIPOC communities through storytelling that transcends conventional boundaries; Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among BIPOC artists from various creative realms, including writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production; The film will have a premier hosted at MCN6 and be entered into the 2025 year Minnesota Screenwriters Workshop Short Film Show Case, Minnesota Z-Fest Film Festival, Minnesota Catalyst Short Film Festival, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in Afrofuturist narratives; Program Participants as part of working on the project will have a stipulation in their contract to participate in 3 workshops of their choosing in local schools and communities, including the film programs mentioned above.",,,,Unknown,46417,3454,"Not Available",,"Donna Mosley",,"This endeavor seeks to elevate diverse voices, cultures, and narratives within the realm of Afrofuturism. This proposal outlines a transformative project aimed at producing an Afrofuturist short film. This funding would be used to investigate the innovation and harness the potential of an LED film studio (Technology used to create such popular series as ""The Mandalorian"" and ""Andor"") and to collaborate with BIPOC creatives in Minnesota. Through the amalgamation of cutting-edge technology and diverse artistic perspectives, this project aims to create thought-provoking a visually captivating short film while expanding the skill sets of BIPOC creatives and honing their expertise to lead discussions and round tables about the process of creating the film and teaching others about this technologies. Objectives: 1. Cultural Representation: Celebrate and honor the richness of cultural diversity within Minnesota's BIPOC communities through storytelling that transcends conventional boundaries. 2. Artistic Collaboration: Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among BIPOC artists from various creative realms, including writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production. 3. Innovation and Accessibility: Utilize state-of-the-art LED film studio technology and the Unreal Engine, a software used to build out worlds in popular games and films, to craft immersive worlds that amplify underrepresented narratives. 4. Educational Outreach: Engage Minnesota filmmaking communities such as the MN Filmmakers, Catalyst Storytelling Institute, Minnesota Screenwriters Workshop, Twin Cities Film Festival, Film North as well as educational institutions such as the Film studies programs at MCTC, Metro State and the Minnesota Art Institute to promote awareness, inclusivity, and appreciation for Afrofuturism and diverse artistic expressions. 5. Outreach and Distribution: -Exhibitions and Screenings: The film will have a premier hosted at MCN6 and be entered into the 2025 year Minnesota Screenwriters Workshop Short Film Show Case, Minnesota Z-Fest Film Festival, Minnesota Catalyst Short Film Festival, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in Afrofuturist narratives. -Educational Workshops: Program Participants as part of working on the project will have a stipulation in their contract to participate in 3 workshops of their choosing in local schools and communities, including the film programs mentioned above. This will foster discussions on Afrofuturism, filmmaking, and cultural representation in each of the different artistic disciplines it takes to come together and create a film. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-07-15,,"In Progress",,,Donna," Mosley",,,,,," (612) 807-2740",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/afrofuturism-minnesota-media-project-1,,,,
10034082,"Afrofuturism Minnesota Media Project",2024,49872,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Celebrate and honor the richness of cultural diversity within Minnesota's BIPOC communities through storytelling that transcends conventional boundaries; Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration among BIPOC artists from various creative realms, including writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production; The film will have a premier hosted at MCN6 and be entered into the 2025 year Minnesota Screenwriters Workshop Short Film Show Case, Minnesota Z-Fest Film Festival, Minnesota Catalyst Short Film Festival, inviting audiences to immerse themselves in Afrofuturist narratives; Program Participants as part of working on the project will have a stipulation in their contract to participate in 3 workshops of their choosing in local schools and communities, including the film programs mentioned above.",,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Donna Mosley",,"This project will produce an Afrofuturist short film and allow collaboration with BIPOC creatives in Minnesota. The project aims to create a thought-provoking short film and expand the skill sets of BIPOC artists from various creative realms, including writing, directing, cinematography, editing, and post-production. The project includes: 1) educational outreach to filmmaking communities in Minnesota; 2) workshops; 3) exhibitions; 4) screenings.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Donna,Mosley,,,,,,"(612) 807-2740",ddmosley@rocketmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/afrofuturism-minnesota-media-project,,,,
10031034,"AHHA! - Healing the Breach",2023,19260,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","As our goals indicate, the measurable outcomes will be: (a) a comprehensive plan that identifies strategies and action steps for each of the three goals listed above to be implemented in 2023 ; and (b) a full portfolio of promotional materials that will be used, along with our website (ahha-mn.arts) and 15-minute documentary currently in production to develop relationships with potential","Since this grant was received, AHHA! has moved forward in developing its work plan and has identified a number of strategies and opportunities, as follows: 1. Explored collaborations with the following: Ramsey Co. Library - resulted in a Tuesday Scholar series, Black Artistry Explains American History,four programs scheduled for April and May, 2023. Central High School - introductory conversations and meetings with individuals and groups at St. Paul's Central Senior High School to explore programs during Black History Month as well as ongoing work, including the Coordinator for Work Based Learning and representatives of the Art Club, the Environmental Social Justice Club and the Black Student Union. MN Department of Education - met with Macarre Traynham, Director of the Minnesota Department of Education, Equity Diversity Inclusion Center, and Naomi Trevino, Head of Migrant Education with MDE. Explored a number of possibilities for a relationship with MDE, including the potential of being involved with professional development for MDE staff. Macalester College - explored with several staff and faculty at the College regarding the potential for working with students as well as working with alumni in supporting the College's antiracism objectives. MN Historical Society - discussed with the Pubic Programs Department possible programs as well as with the Teacher Education Department and potentially other departments interested in the arts and Black history. White Bear Center for the Arts - continued conversation regarding a second round of workshops at the Center as a follow up to those presented by AHHA! in 2022. Metro ECSU - discussed with the Professional Development Specialist opportunities to provide services to member schools. Golden Thyme Caf' ' arranged for art work to be displayed at this Black-owned caf' and coffee shop in St. Paul. AHHA! was able to use some of its funds to purchase lighting that will remain permanently in the coffee shop. 2. Marketing consultation Participated in a Consultation with Naomi Schliesman, a Springboard for the Arts consultant, to identify how to package, price and market our products and services. This resulted in guidelines for pricing and for narrowing and focusing our programs. 3. Development of promotional materials As we have worked to develop how we describe our products and services we are simultaneously creating our brand standards (typeface, textures, mood, and color palette) as well as a re-designed logo that incorporates those standards. We are in the process of finalizing our tag linesas well as the copy that describes how we want to work with educators and their students, businesses, and learning centers such as libraries, museums, and various artistic venues. We are creating Powerpoints for presentations. ; The concept for AHHA! was born in the fall of 2021. The grant from the MN Humanities Center in the fall of 2022 provided the opportunity for the idea to become reality; we were better able to understand who we are, how to best focus our efforts, and how to become a strong and sustainable organization. The purpose of the grant was to develop a strategic plan to carry out our mission. While our primary measurable goal was to develop a comprehensive plan that identifies strategies and action steps, we discovered that as we worked to develop that plan, we were simultaneously moving forward with opportunities to implement our program ideas. Thus, the plan keeps evolving as we incorporate learnings from those opportunities. We realize that while we are still in our infancy, we should consider our planning to be evolutionary rather than static. Outcome: A comprehensive plan for 2023 1. We applied for and received 501-c-3 tax exempt status and gained a better understanding of who we are and how to focus and made a change to our mission to better express ourselves: Previous: As an organization of African American artists, our purpose is to seek to use the art inspired by our lived experiences to engage residents of traditionally white suburban communities in the Twin Cities area in transformative conversations and activities that heal the breach and create mutual understanding. Revised: As an organization of African American artists, our purpose is to use the art inspired by our lived experiences to engage people in transformative conversations and activities that heal the breach and create mutual understanding. 2. We developed our primary product/program: Black Artistry Explains American History, a series of four presentations (one by each artist) that offer audiences the opportunity to hear Black artists share their lived experiences and how that translates to their art, to understand and interpret American history through images of the Black experience. A fifth presentation is optional, and involves all four artists in a panel discussion. These programs are designed to amplify the voice of Black Americans and inspire deep conversations with participants. 3. We identified priority audiences and venues for our programming. a) Educators: K-12 district leadership (principals, teachers, equity leaders). Examples of work for this audience include two contracts that we have secured for this summer and fall: Minnesota Department of Education - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Center Each AHHA artist will give a 90-minute presentation at MDE's Reimagining the Arts and Ethnic Studies Summer Institute: Identify, Power, and Resistance in Education. The purpose of this institute is to provide professional development guiding secondary educators in exploring concepts of identity, power, and resistance as big ideas that can help them reimagine learning in the arts and ethnic studies. The audience is arts and social studies/social science teachers from around the state. BrightWorks (formerly Metropolitan Educational Cooperative Service Unit) Each AHHA artist will give a 90-minute presentation as a professional development opportunity for K-12 school equity leaders. b) General public, primarily in suburban and greater MN communities. The Black Artistry Explains American History series was presented in April at the Roseville Library as part of their Tuesday Scholar Series and in June at the White Bear Center for the Arts. Our goal is to establish relationships with at least two additional suburban communities in the next 12 months. c) Students Conversations were initiated with several individuals and student groups at St Paul's Central High School as well as with the principal. These have set the stage for a potential partnership with the school in the fall of 2023, when AHHA! artists might work with students to help them learn how to express their experiences with racism through art. In addition, presentations with teachers described above have the potential for establishing relationships between AHHA! and other individual schools and their students. d) Businesses We have installed AHHA! artwork and lighting at Golden Thyme, a Black-owned caf' and coffee shop in St. Paul and have promoted that as a place where people can view the art. The caf' also offers us a venue for conversation with people about AHHA! and social justice issue represented by the art. Our plan is to identify two other businesses where AHHA! artwork can be viewed, perhaps during Black History Month, and art talks can take place. 4) We have established a base pricing-model for our services to begin to grow the resources to ensure our sustainability. A marketing consultation through Springboard for the Arts helped us identify how to package, price and market our products and services, resulting in guidelines for pricing and narrowing and focusing our programs. As we have gained experience and others have become aware of our programming, we are beginning to put those guidelines into practice. Outcome: A portfolio of promotional materials to build awareness and understanding of our work. 1. Social media - We have worked to expand our website (ahha-mn.art) and to ensure that it meets our brand standards and redesigned logo. The website includes four videos about our work and information about each artist. We also have created an Instagram account and are using that platform to promote AHHA! events as well as to provide examples of historical figures and events that have been overlooked in telling our country's history. 2. We have created materials to distribute that describe AHHA! (see attached Meet the Artists and We Have a Problem 5 x 7 cards), as well as note cards that incorporate AHHA! artwork. 3. We identified our primary program, Black Artistry Describes American History, and have created four powerful PowerPoints that incorporate historical information juxtaposed with the artwork of each artist.",,,,16190,,"Beverly HammondAndrew Hammond Kennedy Simpson Donald Walker Kevin Donovan Jackie Reis James Stewart; Beverly Tipton Hammond - chair Kennedy Simpson - vice chair James Stewart - secretary Jackie Reis - treasurer A. Drew Hammond - director Kevin Donovan - director Donald Walker - director",,"Artistry. Honesty. Healing. Action (AHHA!)",,"As an organization of African American visual artists, our purpose is to use the art inspired by our lived experiences to engage residents of traditionally white suburban communities in transformative conversations and activities that heal the breach and create mutual understanding. This project seeks funds to support AHHA! artists through a planning process that will empower them to present their creative visions of racial justice as a pedagogy that enriches the secondary school curriculum.",,,2022-08-01,2023-01-16,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Beverly,"Tipton Hammond",,,,,," 443-527-6118"," tiptonhammond@yahoo.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ahha-healing-breach,,,,
10031125,"We all have a place in STEM",2023,80786,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","Outcomes for We all have a place in STEM are aligned with the project goals stated in the previous section: Goal 1: To broaden community perspectives on what engineering is and who engineers by creating authentic, meaningful opportunities for children and families to explore the Dakota, Hmong, Mexican, Ojibwe, and Somali cultures through the lens of engineering. Outcomes: * The Works Museum will develop a new Family Engineering Event activity station through which children and families will interact with the five cultures through the lens of engineering. * All children and families, including those from non-dominant communities, will make personal connections to STEM and engineering, as well as see these cultures represented in The Works Museum's STEM programs. Goal 2: To increase access to impactful STEM education experiences that promote equity and inclusion, especially for communities underrepresented in STEM, including children and families from non-dominant cultures, people of color, English-language learners, low-income families and under-resourced schools. Outcomes: * Through a new Outreach Program, The Works Museum will form and invest in new relationships with communities underrepresented and underserved in STEM, with a broad geographic reach including both the Twin Cities metro area and communities in Greater Minnesota. * The organization will successfully work with each new partner to understand opportunities and address barriers to participating in STEM. * Deliver workshops aligned with the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Science to 2,700 elementary students through the Outreach Program. * Deliver Family Engineering Event programs supporting STEM curriculum and including the new activity station to 3,600 children and family members in the new partner communities through the Outreach Program. Goal 3: To better serve all Minnesotans - and especially those facing STEM opportunity gaps - by formalizing relationship-based, community-driven outreach as a core practice of The Works Museum. Outcomes: * The Works will successfully implement a new relationship-based Outreach Program, building new connections in communities underserved by STEM. * The project design and delivery will incorporate important inclusion practices, including collaborating directly with the communities we serve and fostering a sense of common belonging in the engineering community. * The program will reduce barriers associated with access including geography, perceptions of not being welcome, transportation costs, or field trip logistical challenges such as limited time in the school schedule. * The Works Museum will increase our capacity to continue doing this work, forming ongoing and long-lasting relationships and building trust with new partners, providing an important foundation to continue to amplify our impact. We all have a place in STEM is a meaningful next step in our organization's journey to address equity and inclusion in STEM education. ",,,,N/A,82980,,"Nicole Cameli - Senior Associate General Counsel ? Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerson Komal Bansal - Senior Manager of Info Security - Vice President, U.S. Bank Jazmine Darden - Entrepreneur, Educator and 3D Printing Instructor, Dunwoody College of Technology Carolina Dufault - District Program Facilitator - Dual Language Programs, Minneapolis Public Schools Brianne Gregory - Contract Administrator, Xcel Energy Katy Kolbeck - Retired CEO, Dunham Engineering Cary Komoto ? Secretary - Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Lake Superior College Julianne Laue - Director of Building Performance, Mortenson John Lee ? Chair - Retired CEO, Barr Engineering Hawley Mathieson - Teacher of the deaf, Edina Public Schools Louise Miltich - Energy Program Director, Minnesota Department of Commerce Jennie Pontillo - Senior Director Global Supply Chain Engineering Adhesives, H.B. Fuller Gene Sieve ? Vice Chair - Vice President & General Manager, Burns & McDonnell Karl Smith - Professor & Professor Emeritus, Purdue University & University of Minnesota Megan Tuetken - New Platform Leader, HEM, 3M Rachel Walker - Senior Permitting Manager, Plus Power; Komal Bansal, Nicole Cameli, Jazmine Darden, Carolina Dufault, Brianne Gregory, Katy Kolbeck, Cary Komoto, Julianne Laue, John Lee, Hawley Mathieson, Louise Miltich, Jennie Pontillo, Gene Sieve, Karl Smith, Megan Tuetken, Rachel Walker",,"The Works","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We are all engineers. We use the materials at hand and our knowledge to create solutions to daily needs. We may call it building shelter, harvesting and preparing foods, tinkering, repairing, or crafting, but we all do it. Yet, for many Minnesotans - particularly communities underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) - STEM learning experiences are less accessible, or feel like ?a place that's not for people like me.We all have a place in STEM addresses equity and inclusion in STEM by a) developing a new activity station for The Works Museum's Family Engineering Events that explores the Dakota, Ojibwe, Hmong, Mexican, and Somali cultures through the lens of engineering and b) creating a community-driven Outreach Program to bring learning experiences directly to Minnesota communities. Through this project, we seek to change perspectives of who can and does engineer, creating a space where all Minnesotans feel welcome and included in the STEM community.",,,2022-07-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marissa,Woodruff,,,,,," 952-888-4262"," marissa@theworks.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-all-have-place-stem,,,,
10031044,"AmericaTV.me - Diverse Cultures One Humanity",2022,8700,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The deeper impact of the project - building the cultural glue that help connect the diverse cultures of Minnesota - will be realized over time. What can be observed and measured is the effectiveness of the videos that can be evaluated through the following: Content - How has the project achieved its goal of inclusiveness? Cost - How has the project kept the costs affordable? Reach- how deep has the project reached within the diverse cultural communities of Minnesota Message - Are viewers getting the core message of the videos - the commonality across cultures Innovation - Has the project sparked innovation in content, cost, reach and message.","There are three major outcomes to date: video specific, participants and a valuable DEI resource. Video Specific This is a very diverse group of participants in the video from many cultural groups in Minnesota sharing a common tradition - enjoying State Fair traditions, such as Sweet Martha's Cookies. The video project was completed and uploaded to YouTube and then promoted via social media. There were 419 views of the video with 9.398 impressions and 19.4 hours of viewing time. In addition there were over 3500 impression on two LinkedIn posts. It was also posted on Facebook and Twitter. The Minnesota State Fair has offered to promote the video in their newsletter that goes out 6000+ contacts and to promote any social media tweets that I send out on the video. Two versions of the video was produced - an 18 minute version and a 3 minute version. Participants This was a very diverse group of participants. Families and participants were from Native American, Hmong, Somali, Oromo/Ethiopia, Latino, African American, White and Asian communities. Three youth reporters were also involved. Some participants visited the Fair for the first time and were thrilled to participate in State Fair traditions. DEI Resource This video can be a very valuable DEI resource that helps people see the common bond of humanity that connects us all together; The project was completed with a focus on two activities - each focusing on illustrating as well as celebrating how our diverse communities in Minnesota share a common humanity. Many Traditions Common Humanity focused of diverse Minnesotans enjoying the Minnesota State Fair; Let's Break Bread - focused on building community through cultural breads. Many Traditions Common Humanity - This was produced in partnership with the Minnesota State Fair, Oromia 11 and Community and Co Lifestyles. African American, African Immigrant, Latino, Asian and White and Native American families and youth were videotaped enjoying common State Fair traditions such as - Eating Sweet Martha's Cookies, visiting the animal birth center, going on rides, eating State Fair Food, visiting the International Bazaar and the world murals. Two videos were produced - one an 18+ minute video and the other a 3 + minute video on the theme. Th video was produced over a few days at the State Fair. Majority of the tickets were offered free by he State Fair to participants and additional ones were purchased. In addition each participant/family received a small stipend to cover parking and other costs. Outcomes Participants - A big impact of he project was the benefit to the participants themselves. For one family it was the first time they could attend the fair and for the children especially they were such enthusiasm and excitement at the end of the day. They also enjoyed viewing the video seeing other diverse families enjoying the traditions of the fair. Youth Reporters - Three young people helped interview a Hmong Family at the Fair. This was a great experience for them to learn the art of interviewing. One of the youth returned for the second project - Let's Break Bread and was actively involved in the production of the videos of the event. Content: The content was well received by the audiences viewing the videos. The diversity of people featured in the video was very significant to help communicate the core theme - Many Cultures Common Traditions. Cost - The project kept costs at the minimum because the partners especially Oromia 11 offered services at very low cost compared to hiring a videographer. Community and Co Lifestyles offered services and minimal cost because they believed in the vision of the project. Reach - The video on Youtube received 500+ views. The posting on LinkedIn received 1775 impresssions. The State Fair featured the video in their recent newsletter. The success of the video project has resulted in the State Fair offering a booth to feature Cultural Destinations in Minnesota in 2023 as another way to celebrate diversity at the State Fair. The video will be showed across the 12 days of the Fair with a potential reach of a million plus people. Message - the message of the video was easily received because people could see illustrations of the theme very vividly. Innovation - This was a community led low cost high value project. People participated because they valued the concept - Many Cultures. Common Traditions and wanted to show Minnesota our common humanity. Let's Break Bread - Building Community through Cultural Breads The purpose of this series was to illustrate another common characteristics of our humanity - bread. In this series diverse people were invited to sample cultural breads as a conversation starter that would lead to building deeper relationships. Three events were held each attended by around 18 people. At Pizza Karma in Eden Prairie, people were introduced to bread from India - Naan. The owner explained how the bread was made and demonstrated the baking of the bread in the traditional tandoori ovens. Then participants got to sample Naan Pizza and engage in conversation. The meeting closed with each one sharing their experience and offering their insights. At Krewe, in Saint Joseph Minnesota, participants met Chefs Mate and Erin and got to sample their traditional African American inspired Bread Pudding and other rolls. At Agelgil restaurant, people got to sample East African Injera bread and guests included a local community council leaders and African immigrant leaders they were seeking to build relationships. Outcomes Participants - There was very high energy at each of these events with members wanting to participate in future events. Youth Reporters - One of the youth reporters from the State Fair project helped with the video production and also served a role as leader and facilitator at one of the events. Content: The content of the meetings have high value as participants realized the power of ""breaking bread"" especially around cultural breads which had a deeper resonance. Cost - The project costs were kept low - primarily the cost of the bread and drink with other costs absorbed by the owners of the restaurant and myself. Community and Co Lifestyles offered services at a lower cost because they believed in the power of the project. Restaurant owners also participated because they aligned with the power of the idea. Reach - The videos have not yet been released to the public. I anticipate a lot of positive reaction. The project was mentioned in the legislature by the Chair of the Legacy Committee as an example of Legacy Fund supported projects. The videos will be featured across 12 days of the State Fair with a potential reach of over a million people. Message - the message of the video was easily received because people could see illustrations of the theme very vividly. Innovation - The innovation of this project was a focus on cultural bread as a way to build community especially in our currently polarized world.",,,"Minnesota State Fair in kind donation of 50 State Fair Tickets Personal time value (logistics expenses) $3000 Oromia 11 subsidized rate for video production and editing.. Many Traditions. Common Humanity - State Fair contribution of 50 tickets. My personal time with logistics and production Let's Break Bread - My personal time with logistics and production. Logistics expenditures in the Budget of $ 3000 is the time value of my effort in production, coordination and editing the video production",8695,,"NA; N/A - Dr. Bruce Corrie applied as an individual",,"Bruce Corrie",Individual,"America is polarized around cultural and racial identity. AmercaTV.me will offer a vision where people can discover common roots across diverse cultural identities.Two videos and virtual tours will be produced - ""Rhythms"" and ""Flavors"". For example, Rhythms - An Asian Indian playing the ?tabla , an African American playing the Saxophone, an Irish American playing the piano, Each plays the same beat in their unique way. Videos will be produced in multiple languages.",,,2022-01-18,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/americatvme-diverse-cultures-one-humanity,,,,
10009910,"Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Project in progress; information will be updated upon completion of interim and final reporting ",,"outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen",Individual,"A food memoir book with the working title of “Hand to Mouth: A Daughter’s Memory and a Mother’s Legacy of Vietnamese Food” about my complicated relationship with Vietnamese food and how cultivating that relationship over time influenced my desire to learn about my Vietnamese culture and family history. Woven throughout this three-part essay will be a story highlighting my mother’s experiences working in Vietnamese restaurants in the Twin Cities, as well as historical reflections on four Asian markets on University Ave and stories about the history of the buildings/locations before they became Asian markets. These Asian markets have all played important roles in the legacy of my mother’s cooking and the ability of refugees, like my family, from South East Asia to find food and ingredients that remind them of home. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anh-Hoa,Nguyen,,,,,,510-282-7159,poetessanhhoa@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/anh-hoa-thi-nguyen-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the Hmong cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031033,"Aprendiendo y Celebrando Nuestras Racies Latinas / Learning and Celebrating Our Latino Roots",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Participants will improve fluency in reading and writing in Spanish Participants will report learning about Latino culture Participants will reflect on their own experiences as Latinos Participants will learn from Latino guest presenters from a variety of fields Participants will gain a deeper connection to their community","- As part of the program Aprendiendo y Celebrando Nuestras Raices Latinas we have met in-person for 8 sessions. We had had high participation among children and their families. Youth are attending and enjoying all classes, and parents have enjoyed using the library (a space they feel is off-limits to them) while their kids participate in the class. - Parents, as well as youth are shaping the classes as they are actively letting giving us ideas for future topics they would like to include in the curriculum. - We have had a verity of cultural artists and leaders join us to teach a new skill and share their unique perspectives on their Mexican craft and culture. - The Spanish teacher leading the literacy skills part of the project has met with us 4 times to advance literacy skills. Children are learning at a much faster pace then we had planned. - Kids reading more fluently in Spanish- we have introduced toung-twisters to practice pronunciation and children are having a lot of fun getting in-front of the class and reading their different verses. - The library has been a great colaborator and are in aw to see the number of Latino families who are visiting the library regularly every 2 weeks.; I am pleased to submit this report to share the incredible impact of our program on empowering communities in building identity and culture. With the support of your grant, we have been able to develop culturally diverse humanities programming that has had a profound effect on the children, their families, and the community at large. Our approach involved co-creating the program with teachers, community members, and the children themselves, fostering a sense of ownership and inclusivity.When we embarked on this nine-month program with the kids, a majority of the children had limited knowledge of the Spanish alphabet. However, through our dedicated efforts and the commitment of our team, we witnessed remarkable progress in their language and literacy skills. By the end of the program, each child was able to independently read jokes, tongue twisters, poems, and short paragraphs to a large audience of parents and friends, showcasing their newfound abilities and confidence. A key aspect of our program was the exploration of various cultural art forms. We delved deep into cultural programs, including dance, history, art, and singing classes, which ignited curiosity and a sense of cultural pride among the children. Through these interactive and immersive experiences, they were able to connect with their heritage, embrace diversity, and appreciate the richness of their cultural identities. Throughout the nine months, we fostered regular bi-weekly meetings with the children, providing a consistent and supportive environment for their growth. These sessions focused on improving Spanish literacy skills significantly, while also creating opportunities for the children to explore and engage with diverse cultural expressions. The attendance record of the children was exemplary, with an average attendance rate of over 85% (except Springbreak), demonstrating their commitment and enthusiasm for the program. We met our goals in improving Spanish literacy skills, learning about Mexican and other Latino cultures and history, increasing family connection, feeling a stronger sense of self confidence, community and own culture. I know we met our goals through surveys, teachers and collaborators observance of increased skills, children's and parent's testimonies. (The only two things that changed was we lowered the age range from 10 year old to 7. This allowed for siblings to be in the same program. We had children and youth ages 7-12. And instead of having 16 youth in the class we went down to 13 which allowed us to better meet the needs of the youth participating. We didn't take into account, when we first began, youth who had special needs or behavior ""issues"".) One of the most rewarding moments of our program was the graduation ceremony. It was a great event where all 13 youth and their families were present, celebrating their achievements and the progress they had made. Witnessing the smiles, pride, and sense of accomplishment on their faces was a testament to the profound impact our program had on their lives and the importance of nurturing cultural identity. In conclusion, the grant has enabled us to empower our community by fostering a strong sense of identity and culture. It has also sparked a lot of conversation at home for families. Parents expressed children seeking out more Spanish books, music and movies. Through our collaborative approach with teachers, parents, children - we all collectively created a transformative experience for the children, their families, and the broader community. A couple months before the program ended, we received serval asks to repeat the program for children to continue their learning. At our ""graduation"" ceremony, we had several families who weren't in the program join and ask if their children could participate next year. (We informed everyone that this opportunity was possible thanks to a grant from the Minnesota Humanities Center and we weren't sure if I would receive the grant again next year.). We are immensely grateful for MHC's support in making this program possible and for recognizing the significance of promoting cultural diversity and humanities programming. We look forward (finders-crossed) to the opportunity to continue our work and expand the reach of our programs, building on the successes we have achieved.",,,N/A,19998,,N/A,,"Karina Kelton",Individual,"A group of 16 Latino youth ages 10-12 will meet bi-weekly to explore a cultural curriculum developed in collaboration with educators, artists, community members, and the youth themselves. We will investigate and celebrate our culture, traditions, music, and art, as well as improve our Spanish reading and writing in a safe place out of the home. Youth who attend will feel more confident about themselves, their identity and feel closer to their roots and family members.",,,2022-08-08,2023-06-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/aprendiendo-y-celebrando-nuestras-racies-latinas-learning-and-celebrating-our-latino-roots,,,,
10031026,"Arab American Cultural Heritage Programming ",2023,19750,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Growth of artists as measured by audience response, artist reflection, and artist leader observation Participation by a variety of community as artists and audiences Development of new work for our community","We hosted a showcase that lasted for two full days and evenings of new work by new writers at the Open Book space. The 8 staged readings, included 8 talk backs by humanities scholars. We had over 2 dozen artists participate in the showcase, and the total audience for these events was over 500 people. It was an extremely intensive and succesful event that brought together writers, actors, humanities scholars, directors, and audience members from all different backgrounds together, and was extremely succesful!",,,"We sold items at the door (books, refreshments), and that is what we used for ""other funds"". ",19750,,"Jawdy Obeid Khaldoun Samman Layla Assamarai Joseph Farag Lina Jamoul Kathryn Haddad Ahmed Ismail Yusuf Tarek Aboueid",,"New Arab American Theater Works",,"1) We will teach the tradition of Arabic drumming to community members, and present this music to the Twin Cities in a series of outdoor concerts open to all. This will include audience talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. 2) We will recruit 6 local SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) community members to work together to develop their writing in a safe and supportive community setting. The product will be presented as staged readings with talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars.",,,2022-01-15,2021-12-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arab-american-cultural-heritage-programming,,,,
10031026,"Arab American Cultural Heritage Programming ",2022,19000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Growth of artists as measured by audience response, artist reflection and artist leader observationFormal and informal surveys of artists, community leaders and audienceParticipation by a variety of community as audience and artistsDesire of artists to continue to work with our company on future projects and Interest by others to get involved with activities","This is what was proposed: 1) We will teach the tradition of Arabic drumming to community members, and present this music to the Twin Cities in a series of outdoor concerts open to all. This will include audience talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. We spent the summer of 2022 teaching the tradition of Arabic drumming to 12 local drummers. They met weekly from the beginning of June until the end of August, and gave an outdoor concert with talkback to community members. It was a great success with participation from a variety of people. We evaluated our program with surveys that were given online, and also by in person feedback. 2) We will recruit 6 local SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) community members to work together to develop their writing in a safe and supportive community setting. The product will be presented as staged readings with talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. We ended up recruiting 6 local SWANA playwrights (and 3 national playwrights) to participate in weekly writing workshops that were held over zoom from July to December. These workshops resulted in the creation of several new pieces of writing that were developed over this time through discussion and workshop creation. ",,,,19000,,"Layla Asamarai Joseph Farag Lina Jamoul Jawdy Obeid Khaldoun Samman Andrea Shaker Ahmed Ismail Yusuf Kathryn Haddad, ex officio",,"New Arab American Theater Works",,"1) We will teach the tradition of Arabic drumming to community members, and present this music to the Twin Cities in a series of outdoor concerts open to all. This will include audience talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars. 2) We will recruit 6 local SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) community members to work together to develop their writing in a safe and supportive community setting. The product will be presented as staged readings with talkbacks by local SWANA Humanities scholars.",,,2022-01-15,2021-12-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arab-american-cultural-heritage-programming,,,,
10019429,"We Are Water MN",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We are Water MN is a program and partnership with the Humanities Center, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association, and Minnesota communities. ",,,2021-07-15,2023-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-are-water-mn-0,,,,
10010244,"We are Water MN",2021,,,,"Legacy funding will support We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at the six 2020-2021 Minnesota host sites. The 2020-2021 host sites are located in Chisolm, Pipestone, Morris, Mankato, St. Paul, and Rochester. ",,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We are Water MN is a program and partnership with the Humanities Center, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association, and Minnesota communities.  ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-are-water-mn,,,,
10010244,"We are Water MN",2020,,,,,"No 2020-2021 biennium funds have been spent as of October 31, 2019. ",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We are Water MN is a program and partnership with the Humanities Center, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association, and Minnesota communities.  ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-are-water-mn,,,,
10031016,"We Are Stardust, Indigenous Science-Art-Culture Workshop & Club Activities for Special-Needs Youth",2023,9750,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Our measurable outcomes and assessments will change as needed based on assessments/surveys completed by all adult and youth participants. We will develop assessments for both the WAS and MSAS training sessions and the Spring 2023 club sessions. The WAS trainings will inform the club trainings and Spring 2023 club adjustments will be made as needed. Our hope is that we are able to analyze collected data and provide meaningful measurable outcomes for this grant's purposes and for future modified WAS/MSAS programming. One set of measurable outcomes are specific to the effectiveness of WAS/MSAS modifications for the special-needs youth success: (a) WAS trainings provided skills to complete activities in the workshop (b) Youth are able to share the WAS activities with club participants successfully (c) All participants can identify and/or recognize, improved and/or newly acquired skills MSAS has their own goal/outcome processes that will be modified as needed during the planning, development, and implementation process. The following is a current list of MSAS outcomes: Youth Development is out of school time enrichment programming for youth entering or currently enrolled in one of our MAPS Secondary Schools (grades 6-12). The focus of positive Youth Development (enrichment programming) is specific. The program philosophy is to provide learning environments that focus on 5 areas of support for young people: o good relationships with positive-influencing adults (bonding) o competence to overcome adversity (resilience) o ability to think logically, creatively, and critically (cognitive competence), o ability to manage emotions (emotional competence) o ability to explore interests (career development). Overall, both individual programs focus on youth empowerment educationally, socially, and personally - whether they are at school, work, or family/friend relationships, the skills and confidence that youth recognize within themselves, and those that can be improved and/or acquired are always positive outcomes for our youth.","One set of measurable outcomes are specific to the effectiveness of WAS/MSAS modifications for the special-needs youth success: (a) WAS trainings provided skills to complete activities in the workshop & (c) All participants can identify and/or recognize, improved and/or newly acquired skills Initially there were fourteen youth, only ten completed the project. Two dropped due to sports conflicts and two were placed into a foster home and could no longer attend. Of the remaining youth, five special-needs (SpEd) youth and five non-SpED completed pre- and post-project skills surveys. Each skill was ranked as follows, reflecting youth status at these two project time points: (1) A new skill I'm learning due to the project; (2) A skill I know I had - it's a challenge for me; (3) A skill I know I have that is easy for me to use/do; (4) A skill I am always good at. The skill categories were I. Growth Mindset & Purpose; II. Motivation & Goal-Setting; III. Social Awareness/Understanding; IV. Relationship Skills; and V. Responsible Decision-Making. Each category listed 2-4 individual skills for the rank. For example, ""I am better able to influence my own future and achieve my goals"" (II); ""I am able to understand another person's perspective and/or feelings from verbal and non-verbal cues"" (III); and ""I am able to consider how my decisions impact myself as well as the lives of others"" (V). Since we were together 75 hours for the 4-week project, it was remarkable how quickly the youth acted as ""besties"" - they were somewhat familiar with each other at the beginning and within two weeks, they were a very close-knit group. So, not surprisingly, the largest improvement was in social-interaction skills for III and IV. The project required skills that youth were able to enhance or acquire, e.g., communication (verbal, written) for video scripts and to share thoughts about the science and cultural aspects of the project. Overall, most pre-project skill ranks were in the 2-3 range. Increases in skill ranks were noted for all students in the various categories including juggling multiple demands, have high expectations of myself, and active listening. The youth completed a S.M.A.R.T. Goal that was directly (or not) linked to the project. Basically, all youth met their goal to some degree. For example, several wrote goals specific to learning about stars and galaxies, whereas others wanted to learn beading, patience, waking up on time for the workshop (the cabs picked them up around 9am in the summer!), and one wanted to stay off the cell phone and focus on the workshop. I also collected daily post-it note feedback - youth answered the same two questions each day as activities varied - ""What did you learn/enjoy most today"" and ""What would you change/did not go well for you today?"" I read these at the end of each day and made changes for the following day, e.g., students were able to work in a group or by themselves, especially for the video creation so they could help each other or focus better, respectfully. In general, the workshop days were ""fun""; ""nothing was bad""; ""exciting""; ""I liked lunch"". Probably the best aspect was the socializing for all the youth as many stated ""people are funny""; ""others are nice""; ""helping others is good"". Youth completed a self-reflection narrative called D.E.A.L.: Describe your learning experience; Explain how you learned, i.e., your skills and how you used them for the project; Attention to learning or why does it matter to acquire/enhance skills for school, work, and socially; Leverage or how will you use these skills for your future endeavors? The variety of responses was interesting: ""I want to teach native culture to kids""; another ""persevered"" with science content that at first did not sound interesting; another was more comfortable with social interactions; and one stated ""the beading was hard but it's done"". (b) Youth are able to share the WAS activities with club participants successfully Of the five SpEd youth, only one was qualified to work with the Fall MSAS club but decided to spend time focusing on the upcoming school year instead. Only one of the five qualified non-SpEd youth worked with the Fall MSAS club, although two others said they wanted too - I am not sure why they changed their minds. Club leaders serve as role models for the five areas of ""youth development"": bonding/good relationships with adults, resilience, cognitive and emotional competence, and career development. Of the SpEd youth, only the one qualified to work with MSAS met all five criteria. In fact, this youth had the best overall workshop performance. Non-SpEd youth met these outcomes by completing their activities. For the career piece, local community college English, Graphics, and Art instructors spent at least one session working with the youth as well as showing youth their classrooms while giving an overview of the college courses they taught. All youth enjoyed this aspect of the workshop. ; What was accomplished? The project work with students began in early February 2023 and was completed by mid-March 2023 in the approved time period. The project had three sections which the students completed: (1) Science basics about (a) the relationship between the Earth, Moon, and Sun (rotation, revolution, day/night, seasons); (b) Milky Way and pulsating stars, including how telescopes are used to collect data about them (2) Native culture and star stories about the Pleiades (a pulsating star cluster) (3) Native art project: beading, dreamcatcher, spin drum The project timeframe was divided into two meetings for Science, one for the cultural stories, and depending on the selected project, two-three meetings for creating the art piece. All youth shared their previous knowledge and/or asked questions for both the Science and cultural stories meetings. Since one of the four youth is basically non-verbal, sharing/asking questions was at a minimum from this student and involved various hand signals or facial expressions to communicate understanding, enjoyment, etc. These youth shared their meeting experiences with their Special Education (SpEd) teachers more often than with their General Education teachers, and surprisingly, not much with their families, based on my conversations with the youth. (1)Feedback surveys were shared with all project youth, and their SpEd teachers (only) were asked to collect student feedback since our scheduled project time had come to an end. Plus, I felt that the students would provide non-biased answers since I would not be present recording their answers. Teachers were given hard-copy feedback sheets to record share what they were told by the students during and after project completion. I included a copy of the feedback survey with this final report. Of the four students that participated in the project, one student had a different teacher, and did not respond to the project feedback. This student wanted to complete the beading project yet was unable to do so even though alternate times were offered through May 2023. We think that this attitude occurred because of the teacher's absence on a scheduled meeting day for completing the beading project with a resultant loss of interest in the project. (2) Letters to families requesting feedback were sent home as a (a)hard-copy with their children, (b)emailed to families y teachers, and (b) mailed to the family's permanent addresses listed in our school district rosters. There was no response from families for any three options. Did you achieve your goal(s)? How do you know you achieved them? (How did you determine and/or measure your goals and outcomes?) One set of measurable outcomes are specific to the effectiveness of WAS/MSAS modifications for the special-needs youth success - the main change from our original proposal is that youth who completed the original WAS training chose not to be involved as club leaders. As such some WAS-based goals were not met due to this circumstance. That said, we found that the four special needs students were able to complete the activities if they chose to do so, especially with respect to the cultural art piece (one measurement). For the three verbal special needs students, all had varying degrees of previous knowledge about the science aspects and were very interested while completing the two sessions as evidenced their asking questions and sharing their previous knowledge. The non-verbal student did not want to watch any science videos. All four students were interested in the culture videos that focused on Native-based stories of The Pleiades. From both of these sessions the teachers said students shared their learning along with their own experiences looking at the stars, family stories, and science facts they learned (e.g., that the Earth rotates on its axis ""to make day and night"". With respect to the cultural art, the students decided which one (or more) of the available art projects they wanted to complete. The facilitator explained how to do each one and each student followed through with limited help - the artwork took 2-3 meetings to accomplish. Goal measurements were completed by These cultural pieces required cognitive skills they did not previously have (e.g., learning to tie a knot) or experience in another setting (e.g., designing and painting a feather or spin drum): both of these examples address WAS and MSAS of shared activity success and improved/newly acquired skills, respectively. With regard to student learning/skills, the modified art tasks required resilience and perseverance - the internal motivation to keep working on the art even though they found it challenging. Other WAS/MSAS goal evidence for bonding adults was shown by the feather made specifically for a teacher, and that all youth looked forward to our sessions and shared their experiences with their SpEd teachers after each session. They were all proud of their art as (see video). In general, their sharing of personal/family stories and completion of their art show that the modifications resulted in successful experiences for this group; in fact, one student asked if we were going to ""come back next year"" and the answer was/is ""Yes!""",,,"NA. This Legacy Special-Needs Youth Project was supported by in-kind donations (only) of cultural art materials from our We Are Stardust United Way Purpose-Driven Paycheck Grant, Year 1 (UW-PDP) We used the following UW-PDP cultural arts project materials: beads, sinew, leather, paint, feathers, and associated tools (paintbrushes, leather punch, scissors). Other larger beads were provided by the Legacy facilitator, Elaine, due to youth dexterity/fine motor skills. Some students brought their own/personal beads and feathers.",8775,,"Native Skywatchers Inc-501c3-NonProfit Board Members: - Herbert Medina - Travis Zimmerman - Annette S. Lee; Native Skywatchers Inc. Board of Directors Herbert Medina - Treasurer, herbert.medina@gmail.comTravis Zimmerman - Secretary, Travis.Zimmerman@mnhs.orgAnnette S. Lee - Director, aslee17@gmail.com",,"Native Skywatchers",,"Our focus is on planning and implementation of programming suitable for indigenous and non-indigenous special-needs youth, that allows for an enriching experience that values indigenous culture and affords engaging and creative ways for learning and personal growth. We will modify the ""traditional"" Native Skywatchers We Are Stardust workshop training with follow-up transition and support for these youth to share Stardust workshop activities in the role of afterschool club leaders. ",,,2022-07-22,2023-05-26,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elaine,"O. Hardwick",,,,,," 507-995-4392"," elaineohardwicknmmn@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-are-stardust-indigenous-science-art-culture-workshop-club-activities-special-needs,,,,
10031106,"We Are",2022,9950,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcomes consisting of direct output: TWP will produce and display a minimum of 20 art posters; produce and distribute a minimum of 25 art poster books; employ 8 arts professionals; engage 24 local residents in creative production. Outcomes specific to The Witness Project: TWP will foster community connections by hosting a series of creative workshops around themes of cultural identity; provide safe conversation and work space for 6-8 teams of creatives; capture Northside community experiences of recent socially-impactful events in literary and visual art forms; generate dialogue through the production and display of art posters, the publication and distribution of art poster books, and readings and conversations at informal gatherings. Outcomes specific to lead artists; lead artists will acquire or enhance skills in creative design; work collaboratively to plan workshops, and identify goals and production strategies; use network connections to engage the community in the project and to recruit participant creatives from the community; seek input from the community about project direction and development; gain experience in workshop facilitation and project curating. Outcomes specific to participant creatives: participant creatives will write original literary works about recent socially impactful events; acquire skills in creative writing and visual arts; collaborate on the design of art posters in three workshops; engage with others in the community through readings and conversations at informal gatherings.","Goal: employ 8 arts professionals - Arts professionals, all of whom have significant connections to the Northside, have been engaged. Goal: engage 24 local residents in creative production - partially achieved and still in process. Goals: foster community connections by hosting a series of creative workshops around themes of cultural identity; and provide safe conversation and work space for 4 teams of creatives - Stage 2 (Idea Formation) workshops are scheduled for Jan 21, Feb 11, Mar 4, and one TBD. Stage 3 (Development) workshops are scheduled for Feb 18, Mar 11, Mar 18, and Apr 8. Goals: lead artists will acquire or enhance skills in creative design; work collaboratively to plan workshops, and identify goals and production strategies; use network connections to engage the community in the project and to recruit participant creatives from the community; seek input from the community about project direction and development - A good deal of planning was done in the late fall, in group sessions and in one-on-one sessions. Arts professionals have outlined strategies and methodologies for workshops and are using networking connections to recruit participants. This involves connecting to identifiable community groups and personal networks. Witness is assisting with outreach with flyers at community venues and through local community news outlets.; Employed 8 arts professionals to facilitate creative workshops; engaged 25 local residents in creative production of posters. Hosted five creative workshops around themes of cultural identity, providing safe conversation and work space. Idea Formation and Development workshops were held on Feb 11, Feb 25, Mar 4, Mar 11, and Mar 18. A final development workshop was held on June 5. Lead artists acquired/enhanced skills in creative design; worked collaboratively to plan workshops and identify goals and production strategies; used network connections to engage the community in the project and to recruit participant creatives from the community; sought input from the community about project direction and development. In conversation with the project administrator and other lead artists, arts professionals outlined strategies and methodologies for workshops and used networking connections with identifiable community groups and personal networks to recruit participants. Witness assisted outreach with flyers at community venues and through local community news outlets. To date, output has met or exceeded expectations. A total of thirty-four posters were produced. Additional work was created for and included in a booklet collection of artwork, prose, and poetry. Posters and poster books are being distributed at Sumner Library, North Central Library, UROC, Homewood Studios, and other locations of participant creatives' choosing. A celebration and recognition of participants' work will take place early in the fall. One measurable impact of the project has been in the number of engaged participant creatives. Twelve of the twenty-five participants report never having previously participated in a community-engaged arts project. Our hope is that people who view the posters and peruse the poster booklet will take away some new insights.",,,,7028,,"Denise Alden Colleen Casey Nancy Cook Robin Getsug Hawona Sullivan Janzen Harshada Karnik Debra Stone (term ending; replacement awaiting confirmation) Lori Young-Williams; Denise Alden Colleen Casey Nancy Cook Robin Getsug Hawona Sullivan Janzen Harshada Karnik Sharon Kelly Lori Young-Williams",,"The Witness Project",,"We Are is a collaborative arts project that captures in literary reflections and visual art the Northside community's experiences of recent socially-impacting events. The primary output is a series of art posters that contain text and visual art. Each poster will be designed by a collaborative team, with a minimum of 20 posters produced. Posters will be displayed in public venues throughout the city. A corresponding photo book of the posters will be printed and distributed to community venues.",,,2022-02-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-are,,,,
10031048,"Art Residency Program ",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","30,000 Feet will develop and offer 12 artist residency workshops, connecting at least 360 Black youth in East Saint Paul to Black artists. Residencies will be evaluated by in-person student surveys that allows youth to rate their experience and cultural engagement. We expect that at least 70% of participants will report building cultural identify over the course of the workshop.","Only outcomes to date is that 30,000 Feet has established the 12 artist who will be facilitating the residency. All of the artist who will be working in relation to this grant are artsist of color. ; 9 workshops were conducted during summer camp. The workshops are as followed: * Mural art w Helen Peightal: Students created practice art in the classroom to creating symbols like Jean Michele Basquit to share the things that mattered most to them. Then they spent time adding those things to the outside of the Black arts and tech center * Drumming with Jamal Saalam: Students learn the basics of beat making and working as a team to create songs to be performed at the center and in the communities in which they live. * Spoken word with Sagirah Shahid: Students worked to learn the meanings and power of words. They created poetry and spoken words to help speak truth and inspire others to do the right thing through this art form. This workshop time was shared with DJing workshop as well because many students lacked in literacy so the task of writing poetry and spoken word was challenging for many of the youngest youth. The DJ workshop consisted of small group sessions on a dj board learning about how to please your crowd and get excitement from an audience. This was taught by Dj huh what?! our former DJ It was also replaced with Basics of drawing and Painting with Cald to Art * Photography with Awa Mally: Students learn how to use a professional camera to take photos of one another to share the joys of being a black youth in summer camp as well as did photography to show the poor conditions in which they reside. * Basics of drawing and painting with Kenneth Caldwell: Students learned how to use shapes to create powerful images to share with the community. * Singing with Gary Hines the Director of Sounds of Blackness: Students learned and recorded songs from the sounds of blackness to share with the youth community. * Arts & Crafts with Coco Caldwell: Students worked on a range of arts and craft projects to take back and to do in their homes and communities such as crown making, dream catcher making * Beautifying and making meaning in our ceilings at 30k w/ Tegan Malon: Students choose something that was meaningful and purposeful to them in their community and painted it on ceiling tiles that are up for display at the 30k center * From nothing to something creating art w/ Art Spring: Students did a range of projects some examples include using old boxes to make play areas (Harmony's house), puppet stages, household items for slime and more. As we continued to offer workshops, we found that the young people enjoyed the opportunity to create more visual arts projects and doing things that allow for them to get out of their seats so we made some adjustments to workshop facilitators to accommodate the participants need, wants and desires based on the surveys. As a result students found more buy in In the fall the following arts have and will occur: * Stepping with Sean Burns: Students learn self-control through coordinated steps and chants to share with the community to encourage positive self-worth * Magazine making with Teresa: Students worked with graphic design team to create mini zines to share with the community what is important to them and what they enjoyed about being a member of the 30k summer camp. * Create posters with Bobby: Students will work with the Bobbby from the bearu to establish posters for print and sale in the community. Each poster will share something that the youth find signifacnt to the african american culture ",,,"Jamal provided his workshop as a in kind donation",17500,,"Ta-Coumba Aiken Chautenll Allen Raj Semjethrou Carleton Cruthchfield ; Chauntyll Allen Carleton Crutchfield Raj Sethuraju Tacoumba Aiken",,"30,000 Feet",,"30,000 Feet will develop and offer 12 artist residency workshops, connecting Black youth in East Saint Paul to Black artists. Through projects and experiential learning rooted in African American culture and history, students use art to discuss social justice and other areas that spark passion. The program teaches critical history through curriculum they can relate to. We aim to create the next generation of changemakers by using out-of-the-box, meaningful methods that inspire.",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Vanessa,Young,,,,,," 651-208-8461"," vanessayoung@30kft.art",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-residency-program,,,,
10031072,"Art from the Inside MN",2023,74400,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Measurable Outcome 6 Exhibitions within the community Planned Activities - Seek exhibition opportunities (we have committed to 3 thus far, therefore we want to research & secure at least 3 more exhibition opportunities) - Coordinate exhibits w/host sites - Market/advertise exhibits - Set up/take down of exhibits - Participate in exhibits (this typically includes attending most, if not all, exhibit sessions, offering educational opportunities & discussions, etc) - Solicit feedback for artists during exhibit - Providing feedback to artists post-exhibit Measuring/Tracking - Evidence of participating in 6 exhibitions between fall 2022-January 2024 (this will include marketing used to promote exhibitions & documents f/exhibitions, ex: photos, videos, press releases) Measurable Outcome Development of formal art/art therapy programming for the correctional facilities Planning Activities - Research (& eventually contract with) art instructors & instructional designers to create art/art therapy programming - Design/develop art/art therapy programs - Prepare to present to Minnesota Department of Corrections w/plans for implementation in late 2023 or early 2024 Measuring/Tracking - Comprehensive art/art therapy programming fully developed & ready to implement in correctional facilities throughout Minnesota - Evidence of communication w/DOC partners on plan for implementation Measurable outcome Mural Project Planned Planned activities - Research, interview, & eventually contract BIPOC artist f/the community - Solicit feedback f/incarcerated artists interested in participating in the project - Select incarcerated artists for participation in project via an application & interview process - Develop plan to work w/DOC facility leadership & security staff to coordinate mural installation Measuring/Tracking - Plans to execute plan at Stillwater & Lino Lakes facilities (including commitment f/leadership at both facilities) - Contracts w/BIPOC artists f/the community to work w/incarcerated artists - Contracts w/incarcerated artists at each facility to begin work on murals fall 2023 ","Since receiving the grant in early fall 2022, Art from the Inside has hosted 3 exhibitions. We hosted a month-long exhibit, titled Identity , at Creators Space in downtown St. Paul. This event was very well attended over the course of 4 weeks. Additionally, during this exhibit, we hosted 6 events at Creators Space intended to draw specific crowds to the exhibit and engage in various conversations around mass incarceration, criminal justice reform, and supporting arts programming as a therapeutic means to improve conditions of individuals incarcerated in Minnesota. These events included: * Opening Reception * Friends & Family Night * DOC & Community Partners Night * Art & Justice Night * Art, Incarceration, & Healing Event * Private Event with Midway Contemporary Arts * Leadership St. Paul NightThe exhibit at Creators Space drew over 500 attendees through the course of November 2022. From November 2022 through January 2023, Art from the Insidehosted an exhibit at the US Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis. This exhibit was set up in a public space for community members to observe and enjoy while they were at the courthouse. Because it the exhibit was shown in this manner, we are unable to track how many people were exposed to the art from the incarcerated artists featured. However, when this exhibit culminated with a closing reception late January 2023, it was attended by judges, lawyers, politicians, family members of artists, and community members. The third exhibit we've hosted since receiving this grant took place at Inver Hills Community College in their Gallery 120 (a gallery located on campus). Fifteen works from the larger Identityexhibit were included in at Gallery 120. The exhibit was hosted for 5 weeks and during that time Antonio Espinosa and artist and AFTI board member, Ricardo Dominguez, attended and presented at Inver Hills Community College's Student Success Day where they discussed the organization, the exhibit, and AFTI's impact on artists on the inside and the outside. Art from the Inside is now in the process of preparing for our fourth exhibit since receiving this grant. Identity Part 2will be hosted throughout April 2023 at Creators Space in downtown St. Paul. Like the fall exhibit, we plan to host a variety of events to drawn the community to the exhibit and engage with us in important dialogue about our work. Measurable Outcome: Development of formal art/art therapy programming for the correctional facilities We are making progress with this goal of the grant, albeit slow progress. During fall 2022, we prepared a draft framework of an arts program to the MN Department of Corrections for review. We are still waiting to hear back from the DOC about whether they have feedback or if they are prepared for us to implement this program. In the meantime, we have identified someone who we hope will work with us to write the curriculum and serve as a co-facilitator with Antonio Espinosa once the curriculum is written and ready for delivery. We have also met with several other artists/art educators who we hope to hire to facilitate specific components of the arts programming. Measurable Outcome: Mural Project Planned Art from the Inside has had 5 meetings with DOC employees from MCF-Lino Lakes. These include a cross section of staff who represent different parts of the facility (including an associate warden, an Education Director, the facility chaplain, a program director, a case manager, and security staff). Additionally, we have met with Public Functionary and several BIPOC artists represented by the organization. Throughout these meetings, we have defined what type of mural will be eventually installed at MCF-Lino Lakes in their youth offender living unit. We are working with Public Functionary to determine which artists will work with the incarcerated youth and artists to plan, prepare for, an implement the mural. Our goal is to have the mural installed summer 2023. When meeting with the DOC staff, we also discussed future mural projects, most notably a mobilemural that will start at one facility and move throughout facilities in the DOC.; Outcome 1: Host 6 exhibitions in the community We hosted 4 month-long exhibitions in the community (Creators Space Nov 2022, Federal Courthouse Jan 2023, Creators Space April 2023, Unity Church Oct 2023), participated in 2 major community events Grand Old Days and Selby Jazz Festival), and presented at and shared art work at two conferences Juvenile Justice Reform Conference May 2023 & Beyond Bars Conference March 2023). Between these 8 separate events, we reached and exposed our artists to thousands of people. Outcome 2: Development of formal art/art therapy programming in the correctional facilities We met with local artists and art instructors, an art therapist, and a leading expert in art/art therapy programs in correctional settings. All of these meetings, along with conducting research, enabled us to prepare a draft art program that we hope to propose to the MN Department of Corrections and eventually implement upon their approval. We did propose our art program to Dakota County Jails; however, they were not able to commit to the program due to lack of funding. Outcome 3: Complete a mural project We spent an extensive amount of time meeting with various representatives at the MN Department of Corrections to research, organize, plan, and implement the mural project. We met with them over a dozen times between September 2022 and May 2023. We also met with BIPOC artists from the community who were committed to this project and who went to great lengths to prepare for the project (including accessing/visiting the Lino Lakes Correctional Facility where the mural would ultimately be completed). Despite many hours of planning for implementation, the DOC ultimately could not commit to the project. They backed out. During the summer of 2023, Dakota County Jails approached us about partnering to do a mural project. Again, like we did with the MN Department of Corrections, we met with them and did extensive research, planning, and preparation for implementation. Like the MN DOC, they eventually backed out citing lack of funding/resources. During an exhibit we hosted in October, we had participants attending the exhibit engage in a painting activity that will culminate in a traveling mural . We are in the midst of working with the MN Department of Corrections to determine which correctional facilities this mural can be displayed at and work through the logistics of getting it installed. Also, as we were unable to get the mural project completed during the grant period, we worked with documentary artists to create films that could go inside the prisons so that our artists could experience the power of their platform in the community and show each other the power of art to heal. ",,,"Aside from some small donations, this is currently the only funds we are leveraging. ",74400,,"Board Member Role Ann Deiman-Thornton President Ryan King Treasurer Sara Rose Secretary Joy Yoshikawa Member Ricardo Dominguez Member Jennifer Marx Member Jessica Godes Member Michele Livingston Member Tierre Caldwell Member; Ann Deiman-Thornton, Board President Sara Rose, Board Secretary Ryan King, Board Treasurer Joy Yoshikawa, Board Member Michele Livingston, Board Member Jessica Godes, Board Member Ricardo Dominguez, Board Member Jennifer Marx, Board Member Tierre Caldwell, Board Member ",,"Art from the Inside MN",,"Art from the Inside elevates the voices of incarcerated artists in Minnesota and amplifies their stories through their art and community-centered exhibitions of their art, providing the public a space to explore the complexities of identity, incarceration, and our shared humanity. AFTI will expand its reach and impact into more state correctional facilities and incorporate culturally-sustaining arts programming both inside and outside the walls of confinement.",,,2022-09-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Antonio,Espinosa,,,,,,7154416152," aespinosa82961@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carlton, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/art-inside-mn,,,,
10019439,"Artists Collective for Community Collaborations (AC3)",2021,81000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Create at least 500 cultural artifacts through a series of relationship building and cultural artmaking events (pending public health and community input and availability). ","In progress ",,,,,,,0.13,"Artists Collective for Community Collaborations (AC3)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","AC3 will use these funds to continue engagement with Native American community members and expand into dialogue with artists in the native and black communities. We will uncover messages and narratives that will then be turned into semi-permanent visuals as well as host a series of interactive arts-based community events to engage Native residents in exploring and amplifying messages of unity, justice, and solidarity. ",,,2021-12-03,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rory,Wakemup,AC3,,,,,507-430-3768,wakemup.productions@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artists-collective-community-collaborations-ac3," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009906,"Artists Collective for Community Collaboration Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","These events are first and foremost art therapy for the community. It is insane how common it is for folks in the Native American community to have a blood relative that is missing or that has been murdered, not to mention suicide. This workshop helps raise the voices of the ignored by uniting us in a unified calling for change. Art helps to humanize us and the workshops help us gather, share stories and heal. This is not just an issue that plagues the Native American community, folks from other POC groups show up to support and share their stories as well. These workshops are not only a source for folks to come together and heal but it’s a place for others to show up and support. MN350 shows up to support in large numbers as well as folks from MCAD. I have been doing workshops like these for the last four years supporting justice movements. These workshops and public art builds help community organizers from an eclectic range of advocacy groups to converge and support each other. These workshops help humanize us and build relationships in our community. Art is literally a subversive tactic to build community. Of all the different things participants feel/get from these workshops, the most important is a sense of community unity. ","The community showed up to help make hundreds of objects for the MMIW march on Feb. 14th. Folks shared stories and got to know new people they might not have met without the workshop opportunity. Every goal was achieved. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"I do not have a board yet, more an advisory panel: •Patina Park, Minnesota Indian Womens Resource Center (MIWRC) •Mary Lagarde, Director Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC) •Christine Davisdon, Minnesota Indian Womens Sexual Assault Coalition (MIWSAC) •Nick Tilsen, President NDN Collective •Laura Sullivan, Principal Anishinabe Academy.",,"Artists Collective for Community Collaboration","Non-Profit Business/Entity","AC3 will create two art-building workshops for indigenous youth and their families. The work itself will focus on the lives and stories of missing or murdered indigenous women (MMIW) in Minnesota. The workshops will be co-hosted with Anishinaabe Academy (AA) and the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center (MIWRC). At both events, students, their parents, and their siblings will be trained in silk screening production, will manufacture printed fabric and paper arts together, and will be educated in Native American history, culture, and contemporary experiences. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rory,Wakemup,"Artists Collective for Community Collaboration","781 Manomen Ave","St. Paul",MN,55107,507-430-3768,Wakemup.productions@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/artists-collective-community-collaboration-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019455,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023)",2022,46250,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 (c) ","$925,000 the first year and $925,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Of this amount: (1) $375,000 the first year and $375,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage; and (2) $550,000 each year is for grants to other children's museums to be distributed through a competitive grant process for program development. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established mechanisms.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to children’s museums, including through a competitive grant process. A portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective museums. ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2022-and,"Amber Stevenson (St. Paul, MN): Amber is the Director of Traveling Exhibitions at the Science Museum of Minnesota, and has a long tenure in museums including at the Minnesota Children's Museum. She is on the panel for her expertise in children's museum exhibits. Keven Ambrus (Robbinsdale, MN): Keven is the CFO and VP of Finance at Propel Nonprofits and was a former Minnesota Children's Museum Controller. He is on the panel for his knowledge of children's museum business and Legacy financial knowledge. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
21817,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Minnesota State Council on Disability (State Fiscal Years 2014-2015)",2014,2500,,,N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,,"Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center for the Minnesota State Council on Disability to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, and cultural heritage of Minnesotans with disabilities in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A small portion of this appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the Council.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,6517724263,elizabeth@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-minnesota-state-council-disability-state-fiscal-y,,,,
21817,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Minnesota State Council on Disability (State Fiscal Years 2014-2015)",2015,2500,,,N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,,"Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center for the Minnesota State Council on Disability to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, and cultural heritage of Minnesotans with disabilities in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. A small portion of this appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the Council.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,6517724263,elizabeth@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-minnesota-state-council-disability-state-fiscal-y,,,,
19205,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museums Grants (State Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015)",2014,14000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.",N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museum Grants. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2013-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4263,elizabeth@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-grants-state-fiscal-years-2014-and-2015,,,,
19205,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museums Grants (State Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015)",2015,13000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.",N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museum Grants. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2013-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4263,elizabeth@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-grants-state-fiscal-years-2014-and-2015,,,,
18498,"Arts and Cultural Legacy Programming (2013)",2013,112500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1) Increase in the Asian Pacific Islanders community to create, implement, and share arts and cultural heritage programming 2) Increase young people's understanding and appreciation of their cultural heritage, 3) Increase young people's capacity to engage and share with other their arts and cultural heritage, 4) Increase emering artists and young people's self awareness and growth as holders and sharers of arts and cultural heritage, 4) Create educational resources that speaks to the culture and experience of Asian and Pacific Islanders, and 5) Created real opportunties for engagement and understanding among all Minnesotans for the arts and cultural legacies of Asian Pacific Minnesotans.","• Four new children’s books and supplemental educator guides were published that speak to the experiences of being an Asian Pacific Islander child or youth in the United States • 6,000 copies of these four titles were distributed to over 35 schools and community organizations in Minnesota • Reading Together titles were nominated for local, regional, and national literary awards • CAPM staff facilitated three classroom sessions around the Reading Together books from 2012. • Six artists completed a second year of the Academy for Asian Pacific Islander Artists, deepening their learning on topics such as artist portfolios and marketing.",,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center’s “Arts & Cultural Legacy” program will educate, highlight, and promote understanding of the arts and cultural heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders for all Minnesotans. The Program consists of 3 elements 1) capacity building via the Artists Fellowship Program and the Asian Pacific Youth Council; 2) print and media via the creation of books for young readers; and 3) arts programming.",,,2013-01-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sia,Her,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans","658 Cedar Street, Suite 160","St. Paul",MN,55109,(651)757-1740,sia.her@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-legacy-programming-2013,,,,
33298,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education (State Fiscal Years 2016-2017)",2016,2400,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$150,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Kids Voting St. Paul, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the under-standing of constitutional government under the rule of law.",N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2015 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to civics organizations. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations.",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",Minnesota,55106-2046,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-civics-education-state-fiscal-years-2016-2017,,,,
33302,"Arts and Cultural Heritage - Ka Joog (State Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017)",2016,2500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$125,000 each year is for a grant to Ka Joog for the Fanka Program to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community engagement events throughout Minnesota.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2015 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to Ka Joog. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of the appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective museum.",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-ka-joog-state-fiscal-years-2016-and-2017,,,,
33302,"Arts and Cultural Heritage - Ka Joog (State Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017)",2017,2425,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$125,000 each year is for a grant to Ka Joog for the Fanka Program to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community engagement events throughout Minnesota. Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2015 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to Ka Joog. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of the appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective museum.",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-ka-joog-state-fiscal-years-2016-and-2017,,,,
33482,"Arts and Cultural Heritage - Minnesota Council on Disability (State Fiscal Years 2016)",2016,4500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$90,000 the first year is for a grant to the Minnesota State Council on Disability to produce and broadcast programs to preserve Minnesota's disability history and culture. These funds are available until June 30, 2018.",,,,,,,,,,,"Local/Regional Government","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers programs for the Minnesota Council on Disability. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-minnesota-council-disability-state-fiscal-years-2016,,,,
33083,"Arts and Cultural Heritage - Heritage Program (State Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017)",2016,4000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.",N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers programs, named and competitive, related to cultural heritage in Minnesota. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",Minnesota,55106,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-heritage-program-state-fiscal-years-2016-and-2017,"Sakinah MujahidSakinah Mujahid has been actively involved in social services work for over six years. She currently serves as the Associate Program Manager for BEACON Families Moving Forward Program Southwest, a program working to help end homelessness in Scott and Carver Counties. Prior to beginning her involvement with social services, Sakinah, who is a third-generation Muslim, served 13 years in the U.S. Army. After leaving the military, she began working as a volunteer at Sisters Need a Place (“SNAP”), a non-profit organization dedicated to helping to meet the economic and spiritual needs of Muslim women and their families. Sakinah’s dedication and commitment to that mission has led her to currently serve as SNAP’s Executive Director. Diane TranDiane Tran is a Senior Project Manager at Grassroots Solutions, a national consulting firm specializing in grassroots strategy, organizing, training, and evaluation. She also directs Minnesota field activities for the Pew Charitable Trusts’ program to advance federal clean energy policies. Previously, Diane coordinated a local public health advocacy campaign to advance the Minnesota Freedom to Breathe Act of 2007. She serves on the advisory boards of Civic Leadership Initiative Online (CLIO) and the Defense Alliance and is Chair of the board of directors for the Citizens League. She is the author of the children's book, Linh and the Red Envelope. In addition to her other activities, Diane blogs about active citizenship, emerging leadership, and the ‘Millennial’ generation at www.MinnesotaRising.org. Scott GlewScott joined the Minnesota Army National Guard during his senior year of high school in September 2001.  After eight years of service, including a deployment to Iraq in 2007-08, he began his career as a social studies teacher at Salk Middle School in Elk River.  Scott is dedicated to creating an enjoyable classroom environment where students are challenged to use history, civics, geography, and economics to deepen their understanding of the world and make a difference.  Beyond the classroom, he serves on the boards of directors for the Minnesota Council for History Education and the Minnesota Council for the Social Studies, and conducts graduate research on citizenship and peace at the University of Minnesota. Ashley LaganiereAshley Laganiere is a third generation Army veteran and spouse, and has a strong passion for serving Minnesota veterans.  After subbing in the Rochester Public School district for a year, Ashley assumed a position with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs St. Paul Regional Office.  In addition to Ashley’s claims work, she was heavily involved in mentoring St. Paul employees and training new employees on the national level.  Ashley has since obtained a Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration from Metropolitan State University.  In order for Ashley to satisfy her desire to be a true advocate for Minnesota veterans, Ashley left VA in November 2014 to assume the responsibilities of Gold Star Families and Women Veterans Coordinator position with MDVA.Ezekiel JoubertEzekiel Joubert III is a PhD student at the University of Minnesota in the Curriculum and Instruction department, program Culture and Teaching. His research interests are critical pedagogies, youth and child development, and education at the intersections of rurality and race. As a special education teacher, he used narrative and identity to develop and empower students, and works to find ways for students to engage in cultural memories and histories. ",,,2
10009896,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program – Children’s Museums (State Fiscal Years 2020 and 2021)",2020,39375,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$1,200,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Of this amount: $525,000 the first year and $375,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including, during the first year only, the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 the second year is for the Children’s Museum of Rochester for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage; $50,000 each year is to develop and fabricate a permanent STEM exhibit for the Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester, which must be under a separate grant agreement from the grant agreement used to provide funding to the Minnesota Children’s Museum; and $625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ",,,,,,,39375,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to children’s museums, including through a competitive grant process. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective museums. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Laura ",Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2020-and,,,,
10009899,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program – Civics Programs (State Fiscal Years 2020-2021)",2020,4000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","$100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to civics organizations. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-civics-programs-state-fiscal-years-2020-2021,,,,
10009900,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program – Cultural Heritage and Identity Competitive Grants (State Fiscal Years 2020-2021)",2020,37000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to the American Indian, immigrant, Hmong, and Somali communities through the competitive grant process. A small portion of the appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. These Cultural Heritage and Identity funds will be distributed in three rounds of competitive grants in the first year of the 2019-2021 legislative biennium (through June 2020) and a fourth round in the second year of the legislative biennium (through June 2021). Over the course of the first two rounds, microgrants will be awarded — up to $5,000 per award. During the third round, the remaining funds will be awarded in larger amounts. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-cultural-heritage-and-identity-competitive,,,,
37712,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019) ",2018,25500,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,030,000 the first year and $950,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum for the Mni Wiconi and other arts and cultural exhibits; and $80,000 the first year is for the Wheel and Cog Children's Museum of Hutchinson for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage. ",,,,,,,25500,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museum Grants. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2018-and-2019,,,,
37712,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019) ",2019,23500,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,030,000 the first year and $950,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum for the Mni Wiconi and other arts and cultural exhibits; and $80,000 the first year is for the Wheel and Cog Children's Museum of Hutchinson for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage. ",,,,,,,23500,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museum Grants. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2018-and-2019,,,,
37745," Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education (State Fiscal Years 2018-2019)",2018,5270,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ",,,,,,,5270,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2016 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to civics organizations. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations. Specific funds information not available; named recipients have not yet submitted proposals. ",,,2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-civics-education-state-fiscal-years-2018-2019,,,,
37745," Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education (State Fiscal Years 2018-2019)",2019,5150,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ",,,,,,,5150,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2016 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to civics organizations. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations. Specific funds information not available; named recipients have not yet submitted proposals. ",,,2017-07-01,2019-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-civics-education-state-fiscal-years-2018-2019,,,,
10031120,"Arts and Cultural Exhibit",2023,42000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","1. Distribute 1,500 Passport to Play passes to underserved families each year (total of 3,000 over the next 2 years) through community partners, schools and public service organizations. 2. Welcome hands-on arts and cultural traveling exhibits into the children's museum engaging over 50,000 visitors each year. (2 traveling exhibits each year)",,,,"The exhibit will cost more than $42,000, so SPARK Children's Museum of Rochester will cover the rest of the costs or leverage community dollars to help support the rest.",11250,,"Chair: Tim Deutsch, General Manager, Pace International Chair Elect:Laura Kropp, Director at Primrose School of Rochester Secretary: Melissa Brinkman, CEO, Custom Alarm Treasurer: Greg Epsom, Principal Smith Schafer and Associates Shelley Henry, Director of Campaign Administration, Department of Development, Mayo Clinic Angie Bowman-Malloy, Co-owner, Midwest Flooring Solutions Ken Brown, Olmsted County Commissioner Darcy Elmer, Trust Officer Wealth Advisor, Associated Bank Private Wealth Loree Flick, Chief Enthusiast at Enthusiastic Events, LLC Jenny Hosfeld, EVP/Chief Banking Officer, Think Mutual Bank Kari Michaletz, Business Development, Construction Collaborative Becky Montpetit, Owner and Founder, Rochester Mom Shruthi Naik, VP Comparative Oncology, Vyriad Inc. Carla Nelson, Minnesota State Senate, Ex-Officio Sankesh Prabhkar, Digital River Sean Ryan, Project Manager, Ryan Companies Chris Wendland, Shareholder & Attorney, Wendland Utz, Ltd Law Firm Zoey Jantsan, Edina Realty Ben Trehey, Coulee Bank Angela Mattke MD, Mayo Clinic Soledad Andrade, Mayo Clinic Erica Schumacher, Rochester Public Schools ; CHAIR: Tim Deutsch, Pace International CHAIR ELECT: Laura Kropp, Primrose School of Rochester SECRETARY: Melissa Brinkman, Custom Alarm TREASURER :Andrew Forliti, Smith Schafer and Associates FORMER CHAIR: Shelley Henry, Mayo Clinic Angie Bowman-Malloy, Midwest Flooring Solutions Ken Brown, Olmsted County Commissioner Darcy Elmer, Associated Bank Private Wealth Loree Flick, Enthusiastic Events, LLC Jenny Hosfeld, Think Mutual Bank Kari Michaletz, Construction Collaborative Becky Montpetit, Rochester Local Shruthi Naik, Comparative Oncology, Vyriad Inc. Carla Nelson, Minnesota State Senate, Ex-Officio Sean Ryan, Ryan Companies Chris Wendland, Wendland Utz, Ltd Law Firm Zoey Jantsan, Edina Realty Ben Trehey, Coulee Bank Angela Mattke MD, Mayo Clinic Soledad Andrade, Mayo Clinic Erica Schumacher, Rochester Public Schools",,"SPARK, Children's Museum of Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. will be implementing a program called Passport To Play aiming to increase the number of children and families of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and incomes to participate in hands-on arts and cultural programming and educational exhibits at the museum. Passport To Play would reach over 1,500 children and families a year from underserved communities in Southeastern Minnesota. The Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. will also be seeking financial support for traveling exhibits to enhance the Art's and Cultural Heritage educational experiences for families in the community and focus on forging deeper connections with diverse communities across the area. ",,,2022-01-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lindsey,Hemker,,,,,," 507-218-3104"," lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lake, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-exhibit,,,,
14331,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013)",2012,19277,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including releasing an RFP, overseeing the proposal process, coordination of the independent review panel, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East ","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4263,elizabeth@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2012-and-201," Michele Callahan (2013 grant round only) is Director of Administrative Affairs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). In addition to her duties as director of administrative affairs, she also manages board relations for the museum and serves as a staff officer on the MIA Board of Trustees as its Assistant Secretary. Ms. Callahan has been with the MIA since 1995, and has worked in museum administration for over 25 years.Kaywin Feldman (2012 grant round only) currently serves as the Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Ms. Feldman has more than 15 years of experience leading major art museums and expanding collections and transforming relationships with surrounding communities.Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Ms. Jones-Rizzi has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement in both children’s and science museums.Lyndel King (2013 grant round only) has been director and chief curator at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota since 1981. She is also an adjunct professor in art history and professor of museum studies. Prior to her work at the Weisman, Ms. King worked as director of exhibitions and museum programs for Control Data Corporation and as an exhibition coordinator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.Daniel Spock (2012 grant round only) currently serves as the Director of the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Center Museum. Mr. Spock’s more than 25 years in the museum field include experience as an exhibit designer, an exhibit developer, and public program leadership and administration.",,,2
14331,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2012 and 2013)",2013,13273,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including releasing an RFP, overseeing the proposal process, coordination of the independent review panel, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East ","Saint Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4263,elizabeth@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2012-and-201," Michele Callahan (2013 grant round only) is Director of Administrative Affairs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). In addition to her duties as director of administrative affairs, she also manages board relations for the museum and serves as a staff officer on the MIA Board of Trustees as its Assistant Secretary. Ms. Callahan has been with the MIA since 1995, and has worked in museum administration for over 25 years.Kaywin Feldman (2012 grant round only) currently serves as the Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Ms. Feldman has more than 15 years of experience leading major art museums and expanding collections and transforming relationships with surrounding communities.Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Ms. Jones-Rizzi has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement in both children’s and science museums.Lyndel King (2013 grant round only) has been director and chief curator at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota since 1981. She is also an adjunct professor in art history and professor of museum studies. Prior to her work at the Weisman, Ms. King worked as director of exhibitions and museum programs for Control Data Corporation and as an exhibition coordinator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.Daniel Spock (2012 grant round only) currently serves as the Director of the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Center Museum. Mr. Spock’s more than 25 years in the museum field include experience as an exhibit designer, an exhibit developer, and public program leadership and administration.",,,2
14382,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education (State Fiscal Years 2012-2013)",2012,16626,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second yeare are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including releasing an RFP, overseeing the proposal process, coordination of the independent review panel, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4263",elizabeth@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-civics-education-state-fiscal-years-2012-2013,"Harry Boyte is founder of Public Achievement, a theory-based practice of citizen organizing to do public work for the common good that is used in schools, universities, and communities across the United States and in more than a dozen countries. Mr. Boyte currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and head of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College.Sara Evans, Regents Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor of History Emerita at the University of Minnesota, is a leading historian of American women and one of the creators of the field of women's history. She served on the Board of the Minnesota Humanities Center from 2004 to 2012.Jennifer Godinez currently serves as the Associate Director of the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. Prior to joining MMEP, she served as executive director of La Escuelita and is founding chair of the Latino Scholarship Fund of Minnesota. Ms. Godinez has in-depth experience in youth development, college access program development, and education policy development.Tim Hoogland currently serves as the coordinator of History Day in Minnesota and Director of Education Outreach Programs at the Minnesota Historical Society. He is also an Affiliated Instructor of History at the University of Minnesota.",,,2
14382,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education (State Fiscal Years 2012-2013)",2013,14369,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second yeare are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including releasing an RFP, overseeing the proposal process, coordination of the independent review panel, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4263",elizabeth@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-civics-education-state-fiscal-years-2012-2013,"Harry Boyte is founder of Public Achievement, a theory-based practice of citizen organizing to do public work for the common good that is used in schools, universities, and communities across the United States and in more than a dozen countries. Mr. Boyte currently serves as Senior Fellow at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota and head of the Center for Democracy and Citizenship at Augsburg College.Sara Evans, Regents Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor of History Emerita at the University of Minnesota, is a leading historian of American women and one of the creators of the field of women's history. She served on the Board of the Minnesota Humanities Center from 2004 to 2012.Jennifer Godinez currently serves as the Associate Director of the Minnesota Minority Education Partnership. Prior to joining MMEP, she served as executive director of La Escuelita and is founding chair of the Latino Scholarship Fund of Minnesota. Ms. Godinez has in-depth experience in youth development, college access program development, and education policy development.Tim Hoogland currently serves as the coordinator of History Day in Minnesota and Director of Education Outreach Programs at the Minnesota Historical Society. He is also an Affiliated Instructor of History at the University of Minnesota.",,,2
14384,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Councils of Color (State Fiscal Years 2012-2013)",2012,28193,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Councils of Color. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including releasing an RFP, overseeing the proposal process, coordination of the independent review panel, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-councils-color-state-fiscal-years-2012-2013,"Sandra Agustín, is an independent arts and civic dialogue consultant and performance based artist. She has collaborated with entities such as the Minnesota State Arts Board where she served as a program officer helping to coordinate and distribute Legacy Funds. For over 15 years, she has consulted for several local and national agencies including the Bush Foundation, Americans for the Arts through their Animating Democracy program, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs/HECUA, and Campus Compact among others.John Day has been a Duluth resident since 1984, his wife Dr. Monica L. Roth Day, is a tenured assistant professor at UW-Superior. Mr. Day is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe with thirty-five years of work experience in Indian Education, Health/Medicine and Human Services areas. He is a member and participant of a Leech Lake Big Drum, Sweat Lodge, and numerous traditional ceremonies. John Day currently works at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Social Work as Program Director for American Indian Projects with responsibility for oversight to the AIP deliverables with an emphasis on outreach activities, partnerships, and collaborations with the seven Minnesota Chippewa Tribes. In addition, Mr. Day serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Social Work and in the Department of Indian Studies.As superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Dr. William Green was directly responsible for overseeing the district’s business functions and academic achievement for all students. He served on the Minneapolis Board of Education from 1993-2001 and was board chair from 1996-1998. In addition to his history professorship at Augsburg, he also serves as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN.Archie Givens Jr. is the CEO and Director of Legacy Management & Development Corporation. In addition to that, he is a managing partner of Rainbow Development Corporation, developing over 1,100 affordable housing units throughout the state of Minnesota. For the past 30 years, He has been an entrepreneur, largely dedicating his work to developing affordable housing and services for seniors and families. He is also the President of the Givens Foundation for African American Literature.Erik Takeshita has nearly 20 years of community building experience in the non‐profit and public sectors. As an independent consultant, Takeshita provides strategic planning, program development, project management and leadership development services to a wide‐range of organizations interested in building stronger communities, empowering communities of color and leveraging the power of the arts. Takeshita is also a Senior Program Officer with the Minneapolis/St. Paul office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) where he is in charge of the “Sustainable Communities Initiative,” a comprehensive approach to community development.",,,2
14384,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Councils of Color (State Fiscal Years 2012-2013)",2013,37168,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Councils of Color. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including releasing an RFP, overseeing the proposal process, coordination of the independent review panel, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting.",,,2011-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-grants-program-councils-color-state-fiscal-years-2012-2013,"Sandra Agustín, is an independent arts and civic dialogue consultant and performance based artist. She has collaborated with entities such as the Minnesota State Arts Board where she served as a program officer helping to coordinate and distribute Legacy Funds. For over 15 years, she has consulted for several local and national agencies including the Bush Foundation, Americans for the Arts through their Animating Democracy program, the Higher Education Consortium for Urban Affairs/HECUA, and Campus Compact among others.John Day has been a Duluth resident since 1984, his wife Dr. Monica L. Roth Day, is a tenured assistant professor at UW-Superior. Mr. Day is an enrolled member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe with thirty-five years of work experience in Indian Education, Health/Medicine and Human Services areas. He is a member and participant of a Leech Lake Big Drum, Sweat Lodge, and numerous traditional ceremonies. John Day currently works at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Department of Social Work as Program Director for American Indian Projects with responsibility for oversight to the AIP deliverables with an emphasis on outreach activities, partnerships, and collaborations with the seven Minnesota Chippewa Tribes. In addition, Mr. Day serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Social Work and in the Department of Indian Studies.As superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools, Dr. William Green was directly responsible for overseeing the district’s business functions and academic achievement for all students. He served on the Minneapolis Board of Education from 1993-2001 and was board chair from 1996-1998. In addition to his history professorship at Augsburg, he also serves as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN.Archie Givens Jr. is the CEO and Director of Legacy Management & Development Corporation. In addition to that, he is a managing partner of Rainbow Development Corporation, developing over 1,100 affordable housing units throughout the state of Minnesota. For the past 30 years, He has been an entrepreneur, largely dedicating his work to developing affordable housing and services for seniors and families. He is also the President of the Givens Foundation for African American Literature.Erik Takeshita has nearly 20 years of community building experience in the non‐profit and public sectors. As an independent consultant, Takeshita provides strategic planning, program development, project management and leadership development services to a wide‐range of organizations interested in building stronger communities, empowering communities of color and leveraging the power of the arts. Takeshita is also a Senior Program Officer with the Minneapolis/St. Paul office of the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) where he is in charge of the “Sustainable Communities Initiative,” a comprehensive approach to community development.",,,2
14386,"Arts & Cultural Legacy Programming (2012)",2012,112500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Increased access to and participation in art and cultural heritage programming provides opportunities for diverse communities to convene and engage with one anotherDiverse communities are able to showcase their art and cultural legacies leading to greater awareness about the arts and cultural heritage of AAPIStudents have access to information and resources about AAPI heritage, increasing their awareness of AAPI heritage","• Two children’s books were printed – Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon and The Imaginary Day. Nearly 3,800 copies were distributed to 15 schools, libraries, and community members. • 70 Asian Pacific Islander youth attended the Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Retreat in Ely, Minnesota in June 2012 • 10 emerging artists completed the Academy for Asian Pacific Islander Artists, developing their leadership, artistic, and business skills • Events such as A Thousand Journeys, One Home: Asian Pacific Heritage Day and Asian Pacific Day at the Capitol increased access to arts and cultural heritage programming • Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon and The Imaginary Day were nominated for local and regional book awards, and Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon was named as a 2012 Midwest Book Award Finalist for Children’s Fiction.",,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center will fund arts and cultural heritage programming to educate, highlight, and promote understanding of the arts and cultural heritage of Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) for all Minnesotans.",,,2012-02-01,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ilean,Her,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans","658 Cedar Street, Suite 160","St. Paul",MN,55109,"(651) 757-1740",kao.ly.her@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-cultural-legacy-programming-2012,,,,
33082,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017)",2016,23500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.",N/A,N/A,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museum Grants. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2016-and-2017,,,,
33082,"Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museums (State Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017)",2017,22770,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum. Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center. ","N/A ","N/A ",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Children's Museum Grants. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4244",laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2016-and-2017,,,,
10038370,"ASAL MHC Capacity Grant",2024,18334,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our primary focus is enhancing the capacity and skill set necessary for securing greater access to funding. By doing so, we aim to establish a more stable and sustainable financial base for our organization, which is crucial for the continuity and expansion of our services to the East African community.",,,,Unknown,18334,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"To revamp the section effectively, we can integrate the specific details provided: ASAL Charities seeks to advance its support for the East African community in the Twin Cities through the 2023 Capacity Building Grant. This initiative will enhance our operations in two key areas: non-profit management, grant writing and reporting, and fundraising strategy development. 1. Enhancing Non-Profit Management: We plan to engage consultants for robust non-profit management training, encompassing strategic planning, fiscal management, and community outreach. Each board member will take four, 3-hour courses offered through Propel Non in 2024. These courses will focus on successful board governance and oversight and ensure our board is well-trained to lead ASAL Charities into the future. Our two Staff members, the Executive director and the Project Manager, will also attend four courses throughout the year focusing on topics such as. The fundamentals of non-profit finance . Our board and staff will thus attend a total of 28 training sessions in 2024 from propelled non-profits. 2. Advancing Grant Writing and Reporting Proficiency: ASAL understands the centrality of grant writing and reporting to any successful non-profit. To gain those skills, ASAL has sought specialized training. Each month throughout 2024, our consultant will provide two training sessions. One will focus on Identifying and writing grants, providing our staff with guidance through this process to end our reliance on outside experts to find and write grants. The second will cover the vital task of tracking and monitoring performance. Not only so that we can be a good steward of the funding we receive but also so that we can have the most impactful program possible. Additionally, our consultant will contribute 150 hours of grant writing services, enhancing our funding acquisition capability, while we are engaged in this learning process. This capacity-building project is vital for ASAL Charities' long-term growth, focusing on improving our team's effectiveness and expanding our impact on the East African community. The project marks a substantial investment in our future, setting us up for increased efficiency, resilience, and sustainability. ",,,2024-04-11,2025-04-30,,"In Progress",,,Abdukadir," Nor",,,,,,"(952) 381-5927",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asal-mhc-capacity-grant,,,,
10038375,"ASAL MHC Civics Grant",2024,21500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Educational Outreach, the evaluation intertwines various methods to capture a holistic view of the program's impact. ASAL has divided our evaluation into four categories of evaluations that we will implement: participatory evaluations, educational evaluations, engagement evaluations, and process evaluations. Participatory Evaluations involve tracking attendance at each event, analyzing online interactions on social media platforms and website traffic, and conducting post-event feedback sessions. Attendance tracking helps quantify the program's reach and interest, while online engagement analysis through likes, shares, comments, and website visits offers insights into digital interactions. Feedback sessions, conducted through discussions or focus groups, provide qualitative feedback, enabling participants to share experiences and perceptions.",,,,Unknown,21500,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"ASAL Charities is excited to introduce ""Empowering Voices,"" a brand-new initiative designed to enhance civic engagement within the East African community in the Twin Cities, honoring and celebrating their unique culture. This innovative program is structured in three phases, with the current funding request focused on initiating the first phase. This phase is dedicated to educating community members about the importance of civic engagement and the pivotal role of voting rights in exercising civic responsibilities. As a comprehensive effort in community empowerment and cultural preservation, ""Empowering Voices"" is set to demonstrate the impact of integrating cultural nuances into civic education. The program's foundation is built on understanding and respecting the unique cultural aspects of the East African community. Unlike many civic education efforts that overlook cultural sensitivity, ASAL recognizes the need for a tailored approach. For instance, the emphasis on communal decision-making and the oral tradition in East African cultures requires a different method of engagement compared to more individualistic Western approaches. This understanding is crucial in designing an effective civic engagement program for this community. The Educational Outreach phase, to be held monthly over a year, will feature 12 sessions focusing on the significance of voting and civic involvement and ways to participate actively in civic life. These sessions will take place in culturally significant locations like Masjids and coffee shops, turning them into vibrant hubs of learning and discussion. The interactive sessions, incorporating storytelling and community dialogues, will align with the cultural learning styles of the East African community. ASAL Charities will leverage its strong community ties for participant recruitment, utilizing social media and direct outreach to organizations embedded within the community, including Mosques and cultural centers where members of the East African community congregate. This strategic approach ensures broad participation from the community in these culturally relevant gatherings. As for community leader involvement, we anticipate collaboration with respected local figures such as Imam Abdirisak Bihi, and Imam Sheik Bashir who will be instrumental in lending authenticity and trust to the program. Their names will be confirmed and included as the program's planning progresses. ""Empowering Voices"" aims to create a culturally enriching educational experience, setting a new standard in civic education that profoundly respects and integrates cultural nuances. This program is not just an educational venture; it's a commitment to ensuring the East African community feels seen, heard, and empowered to participate in Minnesota's democratic process while proudly embracing their cultural identity. ",,,2024-06-01,2025-06-30,,Completed,,,Abdukadir," Nor",,,,,,"(952) 381-5927",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asal-mhc-civics-grant-2,,,,
10034021,"ASAL MHC Civics Grant",2024,18000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Educational Outreach, the evaluation intertwines various methods to capture a holistic view of the program's impact. ASAL has divided our evaluation into four categories of evaluations that we will implement: participatory evaluations, educational evaluations, engagement evaluations, and process evaluations. Participatory Evaluations involve tracking attendance at each event, analyzing online interactions on social media platforms and website traffic, and conducting post-event feedback sessions. Attendance tracking helps quantify the program's reach and interest, while online engagement analysis through likes, shares, comments, and website visits offers insights into digital interactions. Feedback sessions, conducted through discussions or focus groups, provide qualitative feedback, enabling participants to share experiences and perceptions.",,,,,,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"ASAL Charities will enhance civic engagement within the East African community in the Twin Cities, honoring and celebrating its unique culture. ""Empowering Voices"" will integrate cultural nuances into civic education throughout twelve sessions focusing on the significance of voting, civic involvement, and active participation in civic life.",,,2024-06-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aman,Meldawo,,,,,,"(952) 681-1036","asalcharities@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asal-mhc-civics-grant,,,,
10034265,"ASAL MHC Civics Grant",2024,18334,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our primary focus is enhancing the capacity and skill set necessary for securing greater access to funding. By doing so, we aim to establish a more stable and sustainable financial base for our organization, which is crucial for the continuity and expansion of our services to the East African community.",,,,,,,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"ASAL will enhance operations in three areas: 1) non-profit management; 2) grant writing and reporting; 3) fundraising strategy development. This project has the following key objectives: 1) train and assist staff on grant writing and reporting for non-profit management; 2) hire experts to conduct strategic planning, fiscal management, and community outreach training; 3) hire consultation to identify, monitor, and communicate fundraising campaign opportunities, grant writing, tracking progress, and project management.",,,2024-04-11,2024-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aman,Meldawo,,,,,,"(952) 681-1036","asalcharities@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asal-mhc-civics-grant-1,,,,
10038439,"Asia Extravaganza",2024,24990,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Success will now be defined by the execution of core elements such as cultural performances, community engagement, and educational outreach rather than a broader array of activities initially planned. We will place greater emphasis on qualitative feedback from participants, partners, and stakeholders, alongside quantitative measures like attendance and social media engagement.",,,,Unknown,23500,1490,"Not available",,"Pan Asian Arts Alliance, c/o Frogtown/Rondo Black Church Alliance (fiscal agent)",,"This project involves the collaboration between Pan Asian Arts Alliance, Elluminance Era, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce-MN, Asian Media Access, Unity Dance Group, and other Pan Asian Arts groups, it is a first-ever collaboration between Asian-American performing and visual arts organizations. Our project, ""Asia Extravaganza,"" is a one-night festivity event to showcase Asian American youthful culture through dance, music and story-telling. It is set to illuminate Minnesota with the vibrant tapestry of Asian-American cultures through a grand concert event featuring local artists alongside an integrated experience by incorporating local vendors, ensuring the economic impact extends to cultural/creative businesses. This event will be a cultural celebration open to the public for all to join us! ""Asia Extravaganza"" was created to highlight Asian American youth culture and artistic expressions of emerging talents in Minnesota's communities. The celebration focuses on Asian-American performing arts, which can have a transformative impact on local communities. This cultural celebration empowers the next generation of Asian-American youth and their peers interested in Asian arts and encourages creativity within the context of their cultural heritage. It promotes diversity and inclusivity, allowing young artists to showcase their unique perspectives and contribute to a mosaic of Asian-American cultural traditions. These celebrations strengthen community identity and cultivate future advocates for Asian-American arts. In essence, these celebrations are more than just entertainment; they are vital contributors to young individuals' development and their communities' cultural vibrancy. The requested funding will be allocated to activities that will have a transformative impact on the intended audience and the people of Minnesota: (A) Artist Collaborations and Performances: A significant portion will be dedicated to curating a diverse lineup of local Asian-American artists, spanning genres such as pop, hip-hop, traditional music, and dance. These performances will not only entertain but also educate the audience about the richness of Asian-American artistic expressions. (B) Venue and Logistics: Securing a suitable venue that accommodates a large and diverse audience is crucial to the success of the event. Funding will be utilized to cover venue rental costs, stage setup, audio-visual equipment, and logistical arrangements. (C) Marketing and Community Outreach: To maximize the impact of the event, a portion of the funding will be allocated to marketing efforts, promotional campaigns, and community outreach initiatives. - Digital and Print Marketing: Targeted digital advertising on social media platforms, local websites, and print media to help reach a broad audience. Developing high-quality visual and written content for social media channels, including graphics, videos, and print materials, involves production and distribution expenses. - Community Events and Partnerships: Collaborating with local community organizations, attending community events, and participating in community events may require funding for booth setups, promotional materials, and collaborative initiatives. - Public Relations: Engaging with local media outlets, securing press coverage, and developing press releases may involve expenses related to media outreach and PR efforts. ",,,2024-05-22,2024-09-30,,Completed,,,Aeola," Lu",,,,,," (612) 376-7715",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asia-extravaganza-1,,,,
10034089,"Asia Extravaganza",2024,24990,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Artistic Impact, Community Engagement, Financial Stability, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Impact on Future Initiatives",,,,,,,"Catlynn Dang, Jijun He, Ange Hwang, Ying Li, Aeola Lu, Steve aka ""Mr Fun"", Korawan Muangmode, Tin Tran, Eric Voung",,"Pan Asian Arts Alliance",,"This project involves the collaboration between Pan Asian Arts Alliance, Elluminance Era, Chinese American Chamber of Commerce-MN, Asian Media Access, Unity Dance Group, and other Pan Asian Arts groups. It is a first-ever collaboration between Asian American performing and visual arts organizations. The project, ""Asia Extravaganza,"" is a one-night festivity event to showcase Asian American youthful culture through dance, music and storytelling. It is set to illuminate Minnesota with the vibrant tapestry of Asian American cultures through a grand concert event featuring local artists alongside an integrated experience by incorporating local vendors, ensuring the economic impact extends to cultural/creative businesses. This event will be a cultural celebration open to the public.",,,2024-05-22,2024-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aeola,Lu,,,,,,"(612) 598-1858",paaa@amamedia.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asia-extravaganza,,,,
10031031,"Asian American Short Film Project",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcomes include: 12 writing workshops facilitate by APIA MN Film Collective 30-50 participants workshop participants 50 attendees (60 cap for social distancing purposes) for celebration reading 15 new five minute short film works-in-progress from APIDA community members showcased at the in-person event and on the APIA MN Film Collective vimeo page ","Outcomes To-Date Include: - 9 filmmaking workshops with 8 participants - 21 mentorship sessions - 2 filmmaking workshops open-to-the-public on zoom and in-person, average attendees per workshop is 21; Outcomes include: 1) 17 writing workshops facilitated by APIA MN Film Collective 2) 28 individual mentorship sessions with teaching artists 3) 7 complete short film scripts created and written by APIA artists 4) 61 total attendees during workshops We measured these outcomes through participant count. We achieved our goals! Our major goal was to empower and equip the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIA) community with the tools to create their own short films. 100% of our artists stated that this program helped them do that. We measured these outcomes by having 1:1s with artists at the beginning of the program and at the end. ",,,"MRAC - $10,000 In-Kind space provided by In Progress ",20031,,"Andrew Ahn, Carolyn Mao, Andrew Peterson, Thomas Reyes, Saymoukda Vongsay ; Advisory Board: Andrew Ahn (Korean), award-winning director, NetflixCarolyn Mao (Korean), producer, ESPN, CNNAndrew Peterson (white, LGBTQIA+), Executive Director of FilmNorth Thomas Reyes (Filipino), FOX Saymoukda Vongsay (Lao), playwright, cultural producer, Mellon Foundation Playwright in Residence at Theater Mu ",,"APIA MN Film Collective",,"The Asian American Short Film Project is a six-month long series of workshops on how to create a five minute narrative or documentary short film culminating in a public event showcasing works-in-progress. This will include workshops on how to write a short film, how to find funding, how to produce a short film with the tools that you already have (i.e. smartphone), how to edit, and how to distribute/show your short film.",,,2022-08-29,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asian-american-short-film-project,,,,
10038474,"Asian Children's Museum",2024,50000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Cultural Preservation: The project aims to serve as a repository for preserving and transmitting Asian cultural traditions to younger generations. Through immersive experiences, the Museum becomes a living testament to the richness and diversity of Asian cultures; Identity Development: AAPI children are expected to experience strengthened cultural identity, fostering a positive self-image. Exposure to diverse Asian cultures helps the general public to appreciate their own heritages and build a sense of inclusivity and inter-connectedness; Community Building: The Museum serves as a cultural hub, fostering community building with local residents and cultural enthusiasts. Collaborative events and programs provide shared experiences that contribute to a sense of belonging.",,,,Unknown,50000,,"Jin Di Chen (Board Chair), John B Yang (Executive Director), Ange Hwang (Board Treasurer), Poh Lin Khoo (Board Secretary), Stephen J Lu",,"Asian American Business Resilience Network",,"Led by Asian American Business Resilience Network (AABRN), collaborated with Multi Cultural Community Alliance (MCCA), we commit to build an Asian Children's Museum at former St. Paul Sears Site. The Museum promises an unforgettable fusion of technology, Asian cultures, and arts, creating an otherworldly experience that transcends the boundaries of reality. Our Museum supports 4 priorities given by the Legislature, in the areas of: -Youth education -New exhibits -Outreach to underserved and diverse communities -Programming that celebrates cultural diversity We envision in the Museum, we will have: 1) Interactive Learning: The Museum provides a hands-on and interactive approach to learning, allowing children to engage with exhibits, virtual reality (VR) experiences, and educational displays related to Asian cultures and arts. This fosters a dynamic learning environment that caters to various learning styles and encourages curiosity. 2) Asian Cultural Exposure: The Museum exposes children to diverse Asian cultures, traditions, and histories, promoting cultural awareness and understanding. Through exhibits like the ""Asian Goddess Exhibition,"" children can develop a global perspective and appreciation for the rich tapestry of Asian heritages. This Exhibition will create the divine feminine figures from Asian mythologies. Witness awe-inspiring holographic displays and interactive exhibits that bring these mythical beings to the forefront, with their mythical attire and learn about the rich cultural significance behind each goddess. 3) Historical Context: Integrating elements like the Children's Interactive Learning Zone focused on the history of St. Paul's Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods (before/after Highway 94 was built) adds a local touch, helping children understand the historical context of the neighborhood. This can contribute to a sense of identity and pride in their own cultural heritages. 4) Technology Literacy: Incorporating virtual reality experiences, such as the Virtual Reality (VR) Martial Arts Arena, introduces children to cutting-edge technology. This not only makes learning more engaging but also helps develop technological literacy, a crucial skill in today's rapidly advancing world. Our Virtual Reality Martial Arts Arena will be set in ancient martial arts training site with traditional techniques that come to life in a digital realm. Wearing the VR headset and engage in heart-pounding battles, mastering the artistry of combat with each gesture. Feel the adrenaline rush as you face off against legendary opponents in stunning, lifelike landscapes. We will also be mindful to balancing Tradition and Innovation. The combination of traditional martial arts and mythical narratives with cutting-edge VR technology reflects the dynamic evolution of Asian cultures. It showcases a balance between tradition and innovation, encouraging a forward-looking perspective while preserving cultural roots. The interplay between martial arts and Asian goddesses within the museum creates a holistic cultural experience. This integration allows visitors to explore the depth and diversity of Asian cultures, fostering a sense of unity and appreciation. 5) Cognitive Development: The interactive and multidimensional nature of the Museum stimulates cognitive development in children. It enhances critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity as they navigate through the exhibits and engage with various activities, engaging in diverse cultures and local neighborhood histories. 6) Inspiring Future Generations: Both martial arts and Asian goddesses offer valuable lessons and insights. Martial arts instill discipline and physical well-being, while goddess tales convey moral lessons and cultural values. The museum becomes an educational playground where these elements converge. Such exposure to diverse cultures and interactive learning experiences can inspire children to pursue further education, careers, or hobbies related to art, history, technology, or cultural studies. It lays the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. 7) Family Engagement: The overarching theme of martial arts and Asian goddesses becomes a celebration of Asian heritage. It invites the community to take pride in their cultural richness, fostering a sense of unity and shared identity among Asian individuals and families. The interactive and VR experiences provide a space for families to bond while exploring together. It encourages parents and caregivers to actively participate in their children's learning experiences, creating lasting memories and reinforcing the importance of education. In essence, this Museum is designed for children not only educates but also entertains, fostering a love for learning and promoting cultural understanding that can have a lasting impact on their personal, technology and literacy development. The Asian Children's Museum at the Old St. Paul Sears Site stands as a testament to the power of community-driven development, with stakeholders remaining integral to its success, evolution, and lasting impact on the Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods. ",,,2024-02-21,2025-09-30,,"In Progress",,,Ange," Hwang",,,,,," (612) 376-7715",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asian-childrens-museum-1,,,,
10034019,"Asian Children's Museum",2024,50000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Cultural Preservation: The project aims to serve as a repository for preserving and transmitting Asian cultural traditions to younger generations. Through immersive experiences, the Museum becomes a living testament to the richness and diversity of Asian cultures; Identity Development: AAPI children are expected to experience strengthened cultural identity, fostering a positive self-image. Exposure to diverse Asian cultures helps the general public to appreciate their own heritages and build a sense of inclusivity and inter-connectedness; Community Building: The Museum serves as a cultural hub, fostering community building with local residents and cultural enthusiasts. Collaborative events and programs provide shared experiences that contribute to a sense of belonging.",,,,,,,"Jin Di Chen (Board Chair), John B Yang (Executive Director), Ange Hwang (Board Treasurer), Poh Lin Khoo (Board Secretary), Stephen J Lu",,"Asian American Business Resilience Network",,"This project includes support for two exhibit developments: 1) Highway 94 displacement of the Rondo neighborhood; 2) a 3D Asian Goddess Folktale exhibit.",,,2024-02-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Yang,,,,,,"(612) 376-7715","aabrn@amamedia.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/asian-childrens-museum,,,,
10009905,"Bee Yang Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","I applied for the grant because I wanted funds to secure creative composition time to work toward the completion of a third album of traditional Hmong song poetry. My focus was going to be on the third segment of my life, all the things I have left behind for my grandchildren and other youth who may one day be interested in finding the art forms they came from. I could not have taken into account the Coronavirus and the revolution we are currently in. All of a sudden, I, who had felt like an old man, realized that the world was still young, that this country was still so new. To say the least: my focus has not been on the past but the present. This is a disruption, of course, to my original plan but also a chance to meet the world again as a young place. Also, as expected, this pandemic has interfered with my ability to creatively engage with my form. I am all of a sudden so very concerned about my family, especially the safety of my children who wander the world working. There has been a great many instances of racial discrimination against Asians, against my Hmong family. This has been a stumbling block to my poetry. But as I tell my children and myself, ""Let us survive this moment first. The art is coming."" ","This opportunity has given me a stronger sense of artistic purpose. I know I sing for an audience of elders. I sing in the hopes that the young can hear it in the background of their lives and one day when they need it, it will rise from the past to show them a way toward the future. It has been a gift, everyday to go into my little closet and sing to my clothes, sing to the threads of my life. Yes, I believe I have achieved my goal, not in the way that I had planned, but in that I know that if we make it from our current moment together, then there will be many new songs to sing. I know that I have achieved this because in the time since this journey began, I have recorded two new songs that would not exist before now. I understand that ""now"" is a moment to survive and that my poetry of old are as powerful to me as the new poetry that will live after. There is a circularity to the way poetry works, to  he way life unfolds, to the life of an artist. We sing those songs when we are young so that we can recall the beauty of youth; we sing the songs of our ages, so they can be a place of return. In this way, I have returned to pieces of myself I had been worried was lost: now is a moment not so different from my years in the jungle, my years in the refugee camp, my early years in America. This is how I know I have achieved; I am here to say these words to my daughter who types them down so they will not forgotten easily. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,NA,,"Bee Yang",Individual,"Composing and recording traditional Hmong song poetry now that I'm in the third phase of my life, focused on my responsibilities as an old man, a grandfather. I want to do an album of song poetry about the things I am leaving behind. My voice is not as young or as handsome as it once was, scarred by time and circumstances, I now sing with an older man's tones. But even this is valuable for the human experience. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Kao Kalia",Yang,,,,,,763-219-3401,kaokaliayang@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bee-yang-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the Hmong cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038469,"Beshwaji; Co-creating children's museum experiences through lasting friendships",2024,280000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Not only will the project help the region take a big step forward in how caring adults program for children, but it will provide additional deliverables including: 1) Gifts to the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club of high quality, durable children's museum loose parts, materials, and equipment; 2) Recruitment of program specialists from Cass Lake and other areas with high concentrations of BIPOC individuals; 3) In addition to employing co-creative cohorts with the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club, extend the engagement to other historically excluded communities such as Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, recent immigrants, LGBTQ, military, and Amish families; 4) Begin operating Phase 1 of the WonderTrek campus, the ""WonderTrek Outdoor Adventure"" with evidence of children s input in the co-creation of the museum.",,,,Unknown,280000,,"Paul Drange (Chair), Chuck Albrecht (Treasurer), Matt Kilian, Melissa McKay, Laine Larson, Peter Olson, Quinn Swanson, Shannon Wheeler",,"WonderTrek Children's Museum",,"After nearly ten years of dedicated development work, WonderTrek Children's Museum is scheduled to start welcoming visitors to its 9-acre campus in the summer of 2025, with the opening of the first of two planned phases. For our region's children, families, and educators, it can come soon enough! ""When is WonderTrek finally opening "" is the number one question directed to WonderTrek's staff, Board, and volunteers as WonderTrek on Wheels mobile programming travels far and wide. Over the last five years, children's museum Legacy Funding has made it possible for WonderTrek to engage more than 20,000 participants in the co-creative development of their new children's museum with special attention paid to engaging children from traditionally marginalized communities. Co-creating the museum with a diversity of children, parents, and teachers is what makes WonderTrek a special cultural and educational resource in North Central Minnesota. The growing demand for engagement programming has led to the addition of the ""WonderTruck"" and trailer, resulting in ""WonderTrek on Wheels"" programming engaging children and families in nearly every community in the region. To make good on the promise of a regionally co-created museum for children exemplifying the art, culture, and heritage of North Central Minnesota, WonderTrek is requesting Legacy Funding to complete the design development of the WonderTrek campus through direct engagement with children, families, and teachers whose communities have been historically excluded from full participation in many aspects of the publicly funded cultural life in Minnesota. With the trust and generosity of the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club in Cass Lake, WonderTrek is positioned to maximize Legacy funding in implementing an 18-month co-creative engagement program with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe children, families, and educators with one overarching goal in mind, two major outcomes, and four deliverables. Overarching Goal: Improve local capacity in North Central Minnesota to provide early years and youth program activities that are developed with native perspectives, based on children's foundational experiences and interests, and are informed by evidence-based research and evaluation. Major Outcome 1): Visitors experience content design developed with Ojibwe perspectives, highlighting the art, culture, and heritage of North Central Minnesota from the perspectives of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe children. Ojibwe-based content is experienced throughout the WonderTrek campus and conceived through a co-creative process that is shared in equally by youth and staff of the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club and the WonderTrek project team and based on native/non-native friendship. Major Outcome 2): Residents and visitors to Cass Lake experience ongoing, regularly scheduled children's museum programmed activities at the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club that are conceived through a co-creative process shared in equally by youth and staff of the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club and the WonderTrek project team and are based on native/non-native friendship. With a consistent presence at the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club, starting at the Cass Lake facility before expanding to other communities, the joint Boys & Girls Club/WonderTrek project team will engage children in culturally relevant programmed activities that bring forward participants' input into the design development of exhibits, public spaces, and other programmed experiences. WonderTrek's Studio Explorations Framework (SEF) and WonderTrek Inquiry Process (WTI) will be employed to help learn from and with children, how they find their place in the world, what they find interesting and fascinating, and ultimately help translate children's input into exhibits, graphics, art, built environments, and programmed experiences. SEF and WTI were developed through WonderTrek's previous Legacy Fund project, and having been thoroughly tested and refined, are designed to help nourish relationships as co-creative cohort teams equally learn from and with children together. The Beshwaji project, while ambitious in its scope of impact, comes at the perfect time to maximize children's museum Legacy Funding. Not only will the project help the region take a big step forward in how caring adults program for children, but it will provide additional deliverables including: 1) Gifts to the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club of high quality, durable children's museum loose parts, materials, and equipment; 2) Recruitment of program specialists from Cass Lake and other areas with high concentrations of BIPOC individuals; 3) In addition to employing co-creative cohorts with the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club, extend the engagement to other historically excluded communities such as Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, LGBTQ, military, and Amish families; 4) Begin operating Phase 1 of the WonderTrek campus, the ""WonderTrek Outdoor Adventure"" with evidence of childrens' input in the co-creation of the museum. ",,,2024-03-11,2025-09-30,,Ongoing,,,Peter," Olson",,,,,," (218) 280-4004",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, Wadena",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beshwaji-co-creating-childrens-museum-experiences-through-lasting-friendships-1,,,,
10034012,"Beshwaji; Co-creating children's museum experiences through lasting friendships",2024,280000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Not only will the project help the region take a big step forward in how caring adults program for children, but it will provide additional deliverables including: 1) Gifts to the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club of high quality, durable children's museum loose parts, materials, and equipment; 2) Recruitment of program specialists from Cass Lake and other areas with high concentrations of BIPOC individuals; 3) In addition to employing co-creative cohorts with the Leech Lake Boys and Girls Club, extend the engagement to other historically excluded communities such as Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, recent immigrants, LGBTQ, military, and Amish families; 4) Begin operating Phase 1 of the WonderTrek campus, the ""WonderTrek Outdoor Adventure"" with evidence of children's input in the co-creation of the museum.",,,,,,,"Paul Drange (Chair), Chuck Albrecht (Treasurer), Matt Kilian, Melissa McKay, Laine Larson, Peter Olson, Quinn Swanson, Shannon Wheeler",,"WonderTrek Children's Museum",,"This project will support a co-creative engagement program with Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe children, families, and educators, highlighting the art, culture, and heritage of North Central Minnesota from the perspectives of Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe children.",,,2024-03-11,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Olson,,,,,,"(218) 454-8990","peter@wondertrekmuseum.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, Wadena",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beshwaji-co-creating-childrens-museum-experiences-through-lasting-friendships,,,,
10031094,"Beyond Survival, Immigrant and Refugee Stories",2022,50000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Beyond Survival will bring confidence, empowerment, visibility and wellbeing to all of the communities involved, including immigrants, refugees, and low-income people in Northfield and the Northfield area. Friendships will also be developed, and more projects will sprout out of this work. For many in the local communities of color, the impostor syndrome presents a challenge that limits individuals. By bringing people together, the work of this project will counteract the social constructs that target people of color and make them feel as impostors even as they accomplish much. Beyond Survival will also work at creating a permanent platform that will go against the usual image of communities of color, especially of low-income households, immigrants and refugees who are stereotypically presented as needy and always recipients of help rather than people who are agents of change in their communities, sources of innovative ideas, and protagonists of hope in the narratives of our local histories. ","We are on track to have all the pieces of work for the exhibit in October-November with portraits, family trees, business profiles and videos. We have already done many interviews of the narratives shared through our radio show. The murals are in the process of being created and soon to be painted at an organic farm. More murals will be created inside a store in late fall. The maps created with Carleton college classes are ready and being shared with the community and the maps drawn by community members will be part of the exhibit. ; All the goals were achieved and even surpassed the desired outcomes. This was possible because of a major development for the nonprofit. During the work on this grant our organization, working on economic stability for our immigrant community, we had the opportunity to have the Mercado Local in a rented building. This was only possible because of a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, Jennifer Sawyer, was able to invest in paying the rent for a year with the help of a group of other women donors. Having the opportunity to have a rented space that has two sections, the Mercado Local store in the front of the building and a large meeting room in the back of the building allowed for all the exhibits and work of the grant to have a permanent home. This allowed for even more more members of the community at large experience all the work in four different exhibits. Let me clarify that none of the work on the building was done with the funds of the grant but rather with other funds. The grant was used for the exhibits. Since the opening of the exhibit countless community members have visited the exhibits. An official opening was done on March 16, 2024 and we plan to do more events to invite more members of the community into the art space and art and narrative exhibits. Here are the different areas: Exhibit 1: A FAMILY FOREST: Families created a family tree that reflects their transnational families. Excerpts from the interviews at the radio show El S'per Barrio Latino, KYMN, The One, are located by the family trees. Many families gifted us with their trees at Mercado Art Space as a loan. Trees made by: Leticia, Adriana, Rosy, Ang'lica, Bel'n, Rocky, Nohemy, Mercedes, Mar'a, Mar, X'chilt, Leslie, Ver'nica, Kika, Lucy, Rebeca, Monte, Ruby, Alberta, Donovan, Paola. Exhibit 2: MOSAIC MURAL. Instead of painting one of the walls we created a mosaic mural with art from artists and art lovers ranging from very young children, as young as 6, all the way to adults. The themes were Northfield, the river, our Hispanic culture, and heritage with art from 20 artists: Jade, Nohemy, Leticia, Leslie, Marco Andr's, Rosal'a and her kids, Luca and Aaliyah , Adriana, Natalia, Xotchil, Oliver, Mercedes, Mariana, Mar, Kika, Monte, Fatima, Isaac. Exhibit 3: MURAL BEACH AND DESERT. We now can say that we have a beach and desert in Northfield! Artists Leslie M'ndez, Mar Valdecantos and Monte Montero with help from Isaac Mijares and Juana Mijares created a fictional beach based on Playa Santa in Puerto Rico and Playa Dominicus in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic, and a desert sunset with a snake, cactuses and a cow skull. Over the murals there is a snake from the logo of the Mercado Local, representing the Aztec feathered snake god, Quetzalcoatl. Exhibit 4: ARTISTS WALL A collection of art by several artists showcases the wealth of talent. Gabi Estrada depicts two women in her family limpiando frijolesin a universal image of women cleaning the beans before cooking. Heriberto Rosas followed the demise of the Archer House from the empty streets in 2020 to vines growing in the abandoned building. Andrew Mazariegos creates a collage of his world and how memories inform the present. Jessenia Prado approaches her culture from a fresh and fun perspective and Conchas, the pastry, becomes origami. Leslie Mendez downtown pop corn cart in Bridge Square depicts the center of town from where memories are created. Rocky Casillas Aztec Deity Feathered Serpent Quetzalcoatl art gives Mercado Local its colorful logo. Marlena Myles, Dakota artist's map, showcases the Northfield area with words in Dakota language, in a collaboration with Dawi. Exhibit 5: MAPS. Is your home close to a park? This was one of the questions we asked when exploring the imbalances and segregation in Northfield. The North side areas around highway 3 continue to be neglected and house many low-income community members. They don't have a large park as many other neighborhoods. Rice County Neighbors United/Vecinxs Unidxs worked with the Carleton Digital Humanities class with Professor Austin Mason in the spring of 2023 and students Jason Min, Graham Gordon and Taylor Kang created maps to explore the segregation and imbalances in Northfield. One of the maps was about the parks. Others were about Viking Terrace, the large manufactured home park, and affordable housing. ",,,"Most of the work of the core team of the nonprofit is provided on an in-kind basis. It totals $40,000.. Most of the work of Director Mar Valdecantos, lead of the organization and the grant programming and artist, community organizer, translator and writer, was done in-kind.",50000,,"Marlene Rojas, founder of the organization and nonprofit employee Palmar Alvarez-Blanco, Carleton College professor Anthony Harb, UC San Diego professor Also participating as part of the board are the core team of nonprofit volunteers: Lucina Gonz'lez Mir'n, factory worker Natalia Torres, factory worker and college student Mar Valdecantos, writer, artist, translator and community organizer, director of the organization; Palmar Alvarez-Blanco Marlene Rojas Anthony Harb Olivia Frey Alejandra Santos",,"Rice County Neighbors United",,"We are seeking funds to showcase the immigrant and refugees stories: lives, talents, culture and history beyond survival. Too often the stories of immigrants and refugees are framed in the context of surviving. The problem in those stories is that they miss the richness of the lives of migrants starting in a different country. The multimedia project will work on the stories from several angles, narrative, mural making, written stories, portraits, video and pictures.",,,2022-03-04,2023-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beyond-survival-immigrant-and-refugee-stories,,,,
10038371,"Beyond Civics: A Practicum for Community & Democracy",2024,101000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Component 1: Beyond Civics Workshops",,,58500,"City of Minneapolis, NBA Foundation, Graves Foundation, Individual Donations",96000,5000,"Thomas Antony, Nicole DeBoer, Ellie Lucas, Rebecca Noecker Councilmember, Christine Reed, Len Sanqui, Libby Stegger",,"Civic Bridgers",,"Our project will conduct civics education programs. In a time of deep division and disconnect, Move for America's Beyond Civics Program will bring diverse groups of teenagers together to be active, connected, and informed citizens in a plural society. Traditionally, civics education focuses on government systems and the responsibilities of voters. However, the success of our democracy relies on so much more. The Beyond Civics program will build upon the fundamentals of civics to develop a more expansive view of what it means to be a part of a diverse democratic society that embraces a multitude of perspectives, leans into constructive disagreements, and pursues justice for all. The proposed program will engage youth ages 14-18 in interactive groups to increase participants' relationships across differences; interest in and understanding of civic engagement; media fluency and source evaluation. Through this project, youth will build the skills, knowledge, and relationships they need to be active, connected, and informed citizens. Beyond Civics will consist of participatory action groups with two components woven through the experience: Component 1: Beyond Civics Workshops Drawing from Move for America's existing and effective Culture, Conflict, and Community programming, we will build a Beyond Civics Curriculum-a series of participatory workshops for youth ages 14-18. The program will be structured as a series of hour-long workshops that can be woven into a classroom setting or in after-school groups. We will convene diverse youth groups in schools, after-school programs, and community spaces. A trained facilitator will build an atmosphere of trust and respect, evoke critical thinking, and prompt deep conversations. The curriculum's core themes will revolve around culture, constructive conflict, and media literacy. Our pre-existing weeklong training for Move for America's Fellows gives us rich material to draw from. Built with influences from some of the world's leading peace facilitators, our curriculum has outstanding results to date. 100% of Fellows demonstrate improved bridging skills from their baseline at the start of the program, and 100% of Fellows agree it helped them improve having open conversations across critical lines of difference. Component 2: Local Community Building Action During the workshops, participants identify local issues they care about. They will then form diverse teams to dig into those issues as a case study for the skills they are building. Through the workshop series, they will identify an issue, critically examine the pertinent media and culture messages around it, and build specific plans for taking action accordingly, all in a collaborative setting working across lines of difference. Program Delivery Move for America currently operates an AmeriCorps VISTA program with 9 active members. We will train up to two VISTAs to host groups within their communities. They will pilot the program in K-12 school settings, after-school programs, and community spaces, leveraging our extensive network of existing youth-serving partners to recruit a diverse group to participate. Current partners we will engage for the project include the Northside Achievement Zone and Mankato Youth Place, as well as partners in Otter Tail and Ramsey Counties. ",,,2024-06-01,2025-08-31,,Ongoing,,,Libby," Stegger",,,,,,"(612) 388-3259",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beyond-civics-practicum-community-democracy-1,,,,
10034025,"Beyond Civics: A Practicum for Community & Democracy",2024,95000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Component 1: Beyond Civics Workshops",,,58500,"AmeriCorps federal grant, In-kind donations, Private Philanthropy",,,"Thomas Antony, Nicole DeBoer, Ellie Lucas, Rebecca Noecker Councilmember, Christine Reed, Len Sanqui, Libby Stegger",,"Move for America",,"Move for America will engage youth ages 14-18 in interactive groups to increase participants' relationships across differences; interest in and understanding of civic engagement; media fluency and source evaluation. Through this project, youth will build the skills, knowledge, and relationships they need to be active, connected, and informed citizens.",,,2024-06-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Libby,Stegger,,,,,,"(612) 388-3259","libby@move4america.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/beyond-civics-practicum-community-democracy,,,,
18499,"Black Minnesota Statewide Conference",2013,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","The outcomes to be achieved from the summit are improved cultural awareness between the various African ethnic cultures and African-Americans, deepening mutual understanding between the two communities within black Minnesota, elevate the pride of all Minnesotans through highlighting the achievements of Black Minnesotans, creating a platform of continuing dialogue and collaboration between Black Minnesotans, and ultimately the positioning of COBM as a cultural guide and resource to other ethnic communities in Minnesota with a special focus to be a resource to educators.","• Over 200 people attended the Summit on Friday and Saturday, and over 400 people attended on Sunday • 35 spiritual leaders, community leaders, and artist presented workshops and presented at a family picnic during the 3-day-long Summit • The Council built their capacity to convene, inform, and ensure full representation of Minnesotans of African descent. • A feature-length film documentary was produced by interviewing over 70 individuals who told the stories of the historic neighborhoods, noted leaders, and significant events for Minnesotans of African descent. • A web portal was created to help Black Minnesotans find events and organizations and to serve as a tool to mobilize, inform, and engage with Black living in Minnesota. • A Black Artist issue discussion was held during the Summit as well as Black Artistic performances. • A Legacy Arts Committee was formed and has developed legislative recommendation that will establish a foundation for enhancing Black Arts in Minnesota and can be reviewed at http://mn.gov/cobm/.",,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Black Minnesotans and the Humanities Center will coordinate a Cultural Relations Summit for Minnesotans of Africans descent. The summit will celebrate culture traditions through instructional demonstrations, guided tours, and visual arts; plan for cultural institutions’ sustainability; and strengthen cultural connections through DNA technology. A web-based cultural portal and a video documentary on the contributions of Minnesotans of African will discover and preserve cultural traditions and enhance relations in Minnesota.",,,2013-01-04,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Edward,McDonald,"Council on Black Minnesotans","2233 University Avenue, Suite 426","St. Paul",MN,55114,(651)643-3015,edward.mcdonald@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-minnesota-statewide-conference,,,,
10031030,"Black Takeover of Mizna Literary Journal",2023,30000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will achieve the following measurable outcomes: - Convene an all-Black SWANA Takeover Team of people with expertise to conceive and publish a Black SWANA Issue of Mizna - Publish the Black SWANA Issue - Hold at least three events to celebrate the launch, including at least one reading and an artist talk - Present a panel discussion on the process of creating this issue at a national literary conference, AWP - We will build our community of Black SWANA people within the broader Mizna community, articulating a commitment that this community is precious and inextricably within the SWANA region and its diaspora - For majority non-Black SWANA community who make up Mizna's audience, this project will not aim to be an effort to educate or shift consciousness as its main aim, but rather through engaging with this project that centers Black SWANA creatives and cultural production, we hope that this majority will have an opportunity to reflect on the ways that Blackness has functioned in their communities and experience.","- Convene an all-Black SWANA Takeover Team of people with expertise to conceive and publish a Black SWANA Issue of Mizna - Publish the Black SWANA Issue the issue is currently being printed - Hold at least three events to celebrate the launch, including at least one reading and an artist talk We have two events publicly announced and more events in the planning phase - Present a panel discussion on the process of creating this issue at a national literary conference, AWP This is scheduled to take place on March 9, 2023 at the major AWP conference in Seattle, WA - We are building our community of Black SWANA people within the broader Mizna community, articulating a commitment that this community is precious and inextricably within the SWANA region and its diaspora - Convened an all-Black SWANA Takeover Team of people with expertise to conceive and publish a Black SWANA Issue of Mizna ' Published the Black SWANA Takeover Issue guest edited by the acclaimed poet Safia Elhillo and produced by a dynamic all-Black SWANA team. The issue included an interview with Black Moroccan-Irish poet Charif Shanahan, the stunning visual art of elder Sudanese artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishag, and contributions by Fahad Al-Amoudi, Salma Ali, Shams Alkamil, Ladin Awad, Lameese Badr, Romaissaa Benzizoune, Dina El Dessouky, Atheel Elmalik, k. eltina', Samah Fadil, Shawn Frazier, Myronn Hardy, Fatma Hassan, Asmaa Jama, Marlin M. Jenkins, Abigail Mengesha, Suzannah Mirghani, Nihal Mubarak, Umniya Najaer, Sihle Ntuli, Abu Bakr Sadiq, Sagirah Shaheed, Charif Shanahan, Najma Sharif, Faatimah Solomon, Vanessa Taylor, Qutouf Yahia, Thawrah Yousif. - Distributed it to people who preordered it, to our subscribers, and to the bookshops and libraries that carry Mizna - Held three events to celebrate the launch: >March 9, 2023: Black SWANA Lit: Mizna AWP Offsite, 7:30pm. Northwest Film Forum, Seattle, WA Public event: https://mizna.org/event/2023awp-offsite/ >March 11, 2023: Black SWANA Lit: Collective Black Identity in Southwest Asia and North Africa Panel discussion at the AWP Conference: https://www.awpwriter.org/awp_conference/event_detail/23070 >April 27, 2023: Black SWANA Lit: Mizna Reading + DJ, 7:30pm. Amsterdam Hall, St. Paul, MN (Originally scheduled for February 23 at the same location, but was postponed because of the major blizzard: https://mizna.org/event/tc-black-swana-lit/) - Strengthened and widened our community of Black SWANA people within the broader Mizna community, articulating a commitment that this community is precious and inextricably within the SWANA region and its diaspora",,,"This project is also supported by the NEA and St. Paul Cultural STAR. The Budget to Actuals shared here is only focused on the use of MHC funds.. This project was also supported by the following sources of income: >Literary Arts Emergency Funds, $10,000 >Center for Arab American Philanthropy, $7,000 >National Endowment for the Arts, $15,000 >Sales from journal subscriptions and sales, $5,900",30000,,"ZIAD AMRA NAHID KHAN DIPANKAR MUKHERJEE RABI'H NAHAS JNA SHELOMITH; ZIAD AMRA NAHID KHAN DIPANKAR MUKHERJEE RABI'H NAHAS JNA SHELOMITH",,Mizna,,"Mizna, the journal of Arab/Southwest Asian & North African (SWANA) literature and visual art, is doing a special Black Takeover issue, to be published in Winter 2022. As an ongoing commitment we have made to examine our representation of our Black community, we are approaching this issue in a completely different way by giving over our journal space to a Black team to take the journal through the full production process, led by guest editor Safia Elhillo, the acclaimed Sudanese American poet. ",,,2022-07-31,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ruba,"El Melik",,,,,," +249 90 830 4167"," ruba@mizna.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-takeover-mizna-literary-journal,,,,
10031080,"Black Writers Healing Conference: Writing to Transform Trauma",2023,74300,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Workshop facilitators grow their personal practice from pre-conference retreats and from leading conference workshops Conference attracts 30 participants Participants report personal and artistic growth from attending workshops","More Than a Single Story is so grateful for the faith and trust you put in our small organization with your support for this huge project! We have been busy pulling our team together for visioning, planning, and action. Here is our working process so far: December * We coalesced our Planning team: Carolyn Holbrook, Arleta Little, Erin Sharkey, and Rekhet Si-Asar, who will meet together throughout the project to provide advice and keep planning and implementation on track. * We completed a contract with MHC for meeting space, food service, and overnight rooms and set a date for the conference: the weekend of June 2-3-4, starting on Friday night with dinner and a keynote speaker, facilitating workshops Saturday and Sunday, and presenting a closing event on Sunday afternoon. * We selected teaching artists. Workshops will be facilitated by two teaching artists - one writer, and one artist in another discipline to broaden creative approaches to healing from trauma. Since we are a literary organization, we selected four writers and asked them to select a collaborator they wanted to work with. The teams are: writer Erin Sharkey with photographer Tia Simone Gardner, writer Douglas Kearney and sound designer Dameun Strange, writer Shannon Gibney with visual artist Lesley Barlow, and writer Junauda Petrus with Afro-Caribbean dancer Andrea Potter. * We contracted with Resmaa Manaken, author of My Grandmother's Hands, as our keynote speaker in conversation with two of our teaching artists: Erin Sharkey and Douglas Kearney. * We contracted with two Project Manager Apprentices who will share duties. MTASS has a commitment to bring along the next generation, and our Apprentices are two recent Black college grads. * We contracted with an experienced Program Manager Mentor, Marion Gomez, to support our apprentices with an outline of typical project management responsibilities, and to provide concrete tools and the advice of experience to help them learn, grow, and get the job done. January We held the first of our two Facilitator Team retreats with teaching artists at The Fields at Rootsprings. Erin Sharkey, one of the owners of Rootsprings and an experienced retreat facilitator, provided leadership for this day of planning. Together, we planned the format and content of the workshops and the flow of the weekend. This team formalized a title for the conference: Writing to Transform Trauma: A Weekend Intensive for Black Writers and Artists February Our Planning Team worked with our Apprentices to develop an application form for artists interested in participating, and a communications plan to get the information out to the community. Artistic Director Carolyn Holbrook and one of our Project Manager Apprentices also met with MHC Event Center staff to coalesce plans for use of the space. March We have tweaked our budget as we developed more concrete information on needs and costs, and we may make additional changes if necessary. However, the core of our plan for this exciting event remains the same.We launched the application invitations through our website, through eblasts, and on social media. We also invited members of our Planning Team to nominate potential applicants, to whom we sent invitations to apply. See our website for a detailed description of the event, bios of the artist facilitators, and the application: https://morethanasinglestory.com/event-series/writing-to-transform-trauma/ April - May Our Planning Team has continued to meet and oversee project evolution, and our Project Management Apprentices have worked with Marion Gomez to learn and keep the work moving forward. We designed and distributed applications for writers interested in participating in the event. We held the second of our two Facilitator Team Retreats with teaching artists at MHC, led by Erin Sharkey. At this retreat, the team reviewed all applications and we sent notices inviting participants. Altogether, we exceeded our goal of 30 participants - with 34 total! June We hosted the conference and it was an amazing success! At this writing, we are still collecting evaluations and comments, and we will hold a team meeting to debrief and celebrate. We will provide an update in our final report in July. ; We are picking up here from our Interim Reports, which outlined the planning phase and our two Facilitator Team Retreats. In June 2023, we launched our first-ever weekend intensive, Writing to Transform Trauma, in response to the tumultuous climate following the pandemic and the murder of George Floyd. In times of great stress, artists go to their creativity to heal, and dozens of artists have asked for support to transform that healing process into creating new work and re-engaging with audiences. Over 2-1/2 days at the MN Humanities Center we hosted 34 emerging and experienced writers in experiential workshops facilitated by four collaborative teams of writers, visual artists, musician, and movement artists - experiencing multiple forms to expand approaches and unstickbarriers in generating new work. Facilitator teams were: * Erin Sharkey, writer, educator, and graphic designer - with Tia-Simone Gardner, artist, educator, photography, and moving-image artist; * Junauda Petrus, writer, filmmaker, and performance artist - with Andrea Potter, movement therapy and dance artist; * Douglas Kearney, poet, essayist, and librettist - with Dameun Strange, sound artist, multi-instrumentalist, and electro-acoustic composer; and * Shannon Gibney, writer, educator - with Leslie Barlow, visual artist, educator. The event opened on Friday evening with dinner and a talk by each of the facilitating artists to introduce themselves and their work to the participants. Resmaa Manakem, author, therapist, and healer, presented our Keynote Conversation, Emerging Already, Sustaining Now.He presented in conversation with two Writing to Transform Trauma facilitators, Erin Sharkey and Douglas Kearney. Saturday and Sunday mornings both opened with a healing activity, one presented by Mankwe Ndosi, culture worker and musician; and the other presented by Ayo Clemon, who works in healing justice, relational transformation, and somatics. Each day included multiple morning and afternoon workshops, with a mid-day break for personal time and writing. Saturday closed with dinner and an open mic. And on Sunday afternoon, we presented a Closing Circle event that featured work by the facilitating artists. Emmy-winning actor and vocalist T. Mychael Rambo opened the presentation with Song of the Moment,a group-created song that expressed our feelings in that moment. The event culminated on Sunday afternoon with How will we keep going with what we experienced this weekend?,'a healing activity facilitated by writer and culture worker Arleta Little. At the close, we asked each of the participating writers to complete a short survey/response to their experiences and thoughts about the workshop. They were overwhelmingly positive! When asked if they would like to take part in a similar opportunity in the future, 100% responded Yes!We outline some of their other comments below in the Community Benefit section.",,,n/a,67933,,"Carolyn Holbrook, Jonathan Lofgren, Melissa Olson, Sherrie Fernandez Williams, Suleiman Adan",,"More Than A Single Story",,"Humanities Center support will enable More Than A Single Story to respond to multiple requests for support in dealing with personal and cultural trauma with the conference Black Writers Healing Black Writers(working title). In times of great stress, such as the COVID experience and the murder of George Floyd, artists go to their creativity to heal. This project brings that opportunity to Black writers who are reeling from continuing violence that impacts that communities.",,,2022-09-15,2023-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,TBD,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Crow Wing, Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-writers-healing-conference-writing-transform-trauma,,,,
10031102," Black Table Arts Youth Cooperative Lab",2022,105000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Through the 8-week Youth Cooperative Lab experience, youth will: * increase their knowledge of the history of Black art activism and changemaking * increase their knowledge of how to use writing to express their voices * increase connections to others in the Black arts community * apply what they've learned through the program to a final pieces of art work reflective of their identities as changemakers",,,,,,,,,"BlackTableArts ",,"Black Table Arts operates a community-driven, cooperative space by and for Black artists in South Minneapolis. Our summer Youth Cooperative Lab will expand access to this space to high school students as we excavate the tradition of arts organizing through Black literature and protest writing. Through workshops with organizers, educators, and artists, the young writers will draw inspiration from the history of arts activism while improving their own writing craft and developing as changemakers.",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Alfred,Sanders,,,,,,," alfredcsanders@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-table-arts-youth-cooperative-lab,,,,
10034116,"Black Narratives & Curriculum",2024,200000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We define project success as: bringing communities together to learn about, learn from, and celebrate the previously erased and suppressed stories of Minnesota; better reflecting, engaging, and mirroring students of color in our classrooms; and creating new stories that uplift all our communities.",,,,Unknown,195800,4200,"Sonja Kuftinec (President), John Sessler (Treasurer), Sandra Agustin (Secretary), Emily Asp, Rachel Austin Bernstein, Sonja Baute, Farhiya Del, Raegan Henderson, Laura Mann Hill, Patricia Lacy, Jack Zipes",,"Speaking Out Collecitve",,"Minnesota's story, like most American stories, features White colonists, and doesn't adequately grapple with the experience of Native, Black, Asian and othercommunities over the history of the state. This story does a disservice to everyone. It fails to give people the tools needed to grapple with the past and prevent past harms from being replicated. However, these failures give us an opportunity to create a new narrative that centers and uplifts the history of BIPOC which unfortunately often coincides with low-income communities. Our project will expand on our successful Truth Telling Series that collected, preserved, and shared suppressed Dakota and Anishinaabe histories through community oral narratives. Using our proven model of equitable collaboration and community-led discovery, we will document untold and silenced narratives from Black Minnesotans in urban and rural communities to develop new and easily accessible curriculum for grades Pre K-6 that are in alignment with Minnesota standards, in partnership with numerous BIPOC scholars, elders, and community partners. To do this, we'll implement the following activities: Collaborative Story Collection: Working with a wide range of community partners detailed in the collaboration section, we'll identify African American community members and organizations with a focus on reaching community elders and scholars to interview, record and begin story dictation. We'll also utilize materials previously gathered at East Side Freedom Library, Minnesota Historical Society, In Black Ink, colleges/universities and other organizations to compile/adapt/fact check all stories into a collection for primary grades that are easily scalable for higher grades and adults. We'll work with our partners to develop questions and themes in order to best center Blacks and avoid replicating White-centric historical frameworks. Test Stories/Curriculum: Once we have collected, documented and written community stories (penned by authors, artists or SOC) and begun drafting curriculum, we will test materials in 16 classrooms at partner schools and childcare centers (e.g. Pillsbury Early Education Center, Lucy Craft Laney elementary). Curriculum Dissemination: We will finalize curriculum and materials based on feedback from teachers and students during the testing phase into a shareable resource package including stories with illustrations, curriculum, lesson plans, and teacher training shared statewide via Education Minnesota, Minnesota Writing Project summer teacher programs, embedded PD and more. We will pilot these resources in at least 12 additional classrooms. (e.g., Rochester, Mississippi Creative Arts, Eastern Heights) before release. Creating Accessible Community Resources: To expand on our success reaching children with professional video materials, we'll commission: Z Puppets Rosenschnoz to produce a professional sing-a-long music video as seen on TV; local Black videographers to create shorts (2-6 minutes). Both will be used in and out of the classroom enabling us to more broadly share the stories we collect with communities across the state via our Vimeo and YouTube channels. Sharing these stories will further celebrate and engage students of BIPOC heritages who rarely see themselves reflected in their learning and immerse non-BIPOC learners (as well as educators, community and families) in considering multiple perspectives regarding our collective history in Minnesota. ",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Sonja,Baute,,,,,,"(612) 504-0523","sonja@speakingoutcollective.com ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Rice, Steele",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/black-narratives-curriculum,,,,
10031019,"Bois Forte Culture Preservation ",2023,17201,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","twelve recorded activities will be completed and documented within twelve months of receiving the grant award notice. Each activity will document 10 participants as verified by signed stipend pay requests. The outcome will be the production of twelve live recordings that be a resource for educational and program activities in group settings or to individuals, Learners will gain knowledge of traditional activities and the Ojibwe language and dialect will be instilled in indigenous people. ","We have been able to host 3 successful events and 2 ""unsuccessful"" events. The difference between the who would be during the 2 that weren't successful, we had 1 or fewer participants who didn't want to record without other people there. The successful ones had multiple people available and people who were able to be recorded. We covered a variety of topics that we were hoping to document at the beginning that will either need additional information on. One significant outcome is seeing the toll of trauma, either historical or first hand that has come into play. Either people being not willing to talk about topics or not having too much knowledge on them. We have been able to cover most topics that has been brought up except for a few times where it was stated that ""you might have to wait on that topic because people may still be recovering from that"" or ""I don't know how comfortable people are with sharing information about that"". To a certain extent, we were able to document where the line might be or what specific issues came up in the past that has led us to our current situation. I believe the only change to our plan currently is moving some to recordings in both Nett Lake and Vermilion rather than all together since we weren't able to get a signed document until the end of October and budget set up until December.; MEASURABLE OUTCOMES: I wasn't able to edit on the Proposed Measurable Outcomes - We were able to have 12 recorded meetings of video and/or audio. We also have updated maps to reference with new or updated locations for areas that have cultural importance. Topics that were covered were the following, general/important events in Bois Forte history, foods and medicines, recreational activities and past tribal enterprises. Cultural teachings including, animal messages, helpers, and clan systems. The best indirect outcome that came from this program was providing a consistent spot for community elders to get together and look forward to participating in and building the relationship back up with the tribal government. We were able to have a total of 12 meetings with 6 meetings happening in each Nett Lake and Vermilion. This has helped to talk about the experiences and events that happened for the Bois Forte community and can provide insight into our history and culture that has changed in the recent past. There were a lot of things that not only will provide new data for our cultural resource team to utilize, insight into different cultural practices that should be brought back, and guide our programs to how to operate. This has greatly increased the tribal government's relationship with our elders to be able to work together. Before this project, there was a huge disconnect and often times would get little to no response whenever the tribal council would ask for the opinion of the elders. Although we weren't able to observe as much language and culture as we anticipated, it does go to show the effects of the more recent assimilation tactics that have been forced upon us. It has showed how quickly the language was lost but also how, and partially, why the culture survived. It can show how quickly the language and culture can change and also provide some insight as to how much of a long road it will be to start moving back towards that. As an example, most of the elders now remember a time when their parents or grandparents would only speak Ojibwe between one another but decided to not share that knowledge with them. Now we're in a spot where they wished that people knew how to even just greet other people in the language. Again, we weren't able to accomplish all of the goals set out since out, in terms of language revitalization because there wasn't a lot of participants who were fluent in the language. But we were able to grow a relationship with our elders to the point where we are have been able to ask about more important topics to our community. We were able to achieve the goals we set out for ourselves to the best of our ability and it does provide the community with a jumping off point for future programs. This is measured through the recorded meetings, updated cultural locations lists, and vastly improved relationship with our elders. There hasn't been any changes since the interim report. ",,,"In Kind being in project manager's salary and time.. In-Kind: Heritage Center Director - $1,251.04 = 32hrs working @ 39.097 $/hr Language and Culture Coordinator - $304 = 16hrs working @ 19.000 $/hr Tribal Grants Coordinator - $215 = 12hrs working @ 17.95 $/hr Elders Needs Program Managers - $265.38 = 12.5hrs @ 21.23 $/hr Funds come from various sources, Tribal, federal or other state programs.",17201,,"Chairwoman - Cathy Chavers Secretary/Treasurer - Tara Geshick District 1 representative - Travis Morrison District 1 representative - Shane Drift District 2 representatives - Robert Moyer Jr.; Catherine Chavers - Tribal Chair Tara Geshick - Secretary/Treasurer Travis Morrison - District 1 Representative Shane Drift - District 1 Representative Robert Moyer Jr. - District 2 Representative Luke Warnsholz - Executive Director",,"Bois Forte Tribal Government",,"Bois Forte Tribal Leaders have acknowledged the potential loss of our Native Language and unique Ojibwe dialect. With a mere 6 fluent speaker's remaining, it is critical that we utilize creative methods to preserve the language. This project will provide funds to purchase appropriate equipment that will be used to record elders as they tell the history of Bois Forte and teach of the clan system and identify families. The recordings will preserve their knowledge for future generation. ",,,2022-06-30,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jaylen,Strong,,,,,," 218 753 6017"," jaylen.strong@boisforte-nsn.gov",Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bois-forte-culture-preservation,,,,
10038489,"Bridging Cultures: Somali Ethnic Studies for High School Students",2025,76000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In year one, the participating school district(s) will adopt at least 80% of the newly developed curriculum materials for 9-12 students. At least 75% of students will demonstrate an increased understanding of the Somali community's histories, cultures, and contributions. In year one, at least 100 students will participate in oral history documentation projects through interviews, storytelling, and poetry sessions with community members. At least 70% of educators participating in the professional development workshops will report feeling more equipped to teach about Somali Ethnic Studies Curriculum. Engage at least 15 community members from the Somali community in developing and reviewing the educational materials. At least 200 students will participate in cultural activities and events related to the curriculum, such as storytelling, cultural presentations, and art projects. Achieve a 20% increase in student performance on assessments related to the Somali Ethnic Studies curriculum.",,,,Unknown,68400,7600,N/A,0.75,"Abdirizak Diis",,"Course Description: This proposal supports a Somali ethnic studies curriculum for grades 9-12, with potential adaptations for middle school. It is rooted in the MN state social studies standards and ethnic studies, which require students to analyze race, gender, religion, geography, and ethnicity. The curriculum will also include social and emotional learning and English Language Arts outcomes and will be informed by and refined with educators, community members, and students. Students will examine current issues facing Somali-Americans, emphasizing their multifaceted identities. They will engage with community-based organizations and with Somali-American leaders. The goal of this course is to preserve and celebrate Somali heritage, building from the contributions of Somali-Americans in Minnesota. I piloted parts of this course and implemented elements of this curriculum over the last five years as a middle and high school social studies teacher at Heritage Stem Academy in Minneapolis Public Schools. Activities: We will expand that initial curriculum and develop lessons for the following four-week units: Somali History and Geography: This unit will explore the historical context of Somalia, highlighting significant events, key figures, the landscape, and its influence. Students will examine the relationship between geography and human activity, considering the essential question: ""Is geography destiny "" Through critical thinking activities, students will investigate the push and pull factors, colonialism, diffusion of culture, and other events that have influenced Somalia's development. Somali Culture: This unit will feature Somali culture in-depth, examining how products and practices have shaped Somali perspectives and transformed in response to global influences and the diaspora. Through comparative analysis, students will consider who has the authority to define Somali culture and how Somali practices align with and/or diverge from American culture. Identity: This unit will explore what it means to be Somali-American today, examining the ways in which Somalis are influencing Minnesota and beyond through interviews with local Somali-American leaders. Students will discuss how diaspora communities maintain their identities across generations and geographies and evolve in response to interactions with family, peers, organizations, institutions, and media. We will highlight the intersectional nature of identities, exploring how elements coexist, sometimes in tension. Political Conflict and Immigration to Minnesota: This unit will examine how political conflicts since the 1960s have divided and united communities. Students will explore the effects of colonialism, clannishness politics, and reconciliation efforts. Students will also examine the factors influencing Somali immigration to Minnesota: how political instability has driven many to seek safety and opportunities abroad. Discussions will center on the motivations behind individuals who risk their lives to fight or flee conflict, as well as how historical grievances are often leveraged to deepen societal divisions. Impacts Students will gain a holistic understanding of Somali history and culture and have their experiences and heritage validated, leading to an increased appreciation of their own capacities. Community members will be involved with the school(s) as interview subjects, contributing to booklets that profile their experiences. This project will foster a more informed and engaged community at-large, enhance cultural appreciation, and bridge gaps. ",,,2025-06-22,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Abdirizak," Diis",,,,,," (309) 749-5592",,Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bridging-cultures-somali-ethnic-studies-high-school-students,,,,
10038492,"Bridging Cultures: Developing Culturally-Responsive Curriculum for Minnesota's Underrepresented Students",2025,190000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Curriculum Development and Distribution: Two grade-level curriculum packages will be created: one for grades 3-6 and one for grades 9-12, each aligned with Minnesota Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Ethnic Studies standards. Each curriculum will include a minimum of 12 interdisciplinary lesson plans, incorporating bilingual books, youth oral histories, and community storytelling traditions from Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo, Khmer, Arabic, and Spanish-speaking cultures. Materials will be uploaded to a new online resource hub, with the goal of reaching at least 150 educators across Minnesota within the first year of launch. Educator Training and Capacity Building: At least 75 Minnesota educators will participate in professional development workshops (in-person and virtual) on using the curriculum and applying culturally-responsive, storytelling-based strategies. Post-training evaluations will track:",,,,Unknown,189840,160,"Janie S. Mayeron (Chair of the Board), Douglas A. Huebsch (Co-Vice Chair), Mike O. Kenyanya (Co-Vice Chair), Mary A. Davenport ",0.9,"Green Card Voices",,"The Bridging Cultures project, developed by Green Card Voices (GCV), will create a comprehensive, culturally-responsive curriculum aimed at enhancing the educational experience of Minnesota's underrepresented student populations. This initiative will focus on grades 3-6 and 9-12, utilizing authentic youth narratives and bilingual literature to engage students and strengthen cultural identity, literacy, and academic achievement. The specific activities to be completed with the requested funding include: Curriculum Development: A diverse team of curriculum writers and cultural advisors will design lessons that incorporate oral histories, storytelling, and multilingual content from communities such as Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo, Khmer, Arabic, and Spanish-speaking populations. This interdisciplinary curriculum will align with Minnesota's Social Studies, English Language Arts, and Ethnic Studies standards. Focus Groups and Community Engagement: Community members, including students, parents, educators, and cultural leaders, will be engaged in focus groups to ensure that the curriculum is culturally relevant and respectful of each community's unique experiences and knowledge systems. Professional Development: Workshops will be offered to Minnesota educators to equip them with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively deliver the curriculum. These sessions will focus on culturally-responsive pedagogy and the use of storytelling as a teaching tool. Pilot Program: The curriculum will be piloted in select schools, with feedback from students and teachers helping to refine and improve the materials. Public Resource Hub: All final curriculum materials will be made available online for free, ensuring statewide access to culturally responsive teaching resources. The impact of this project will be profound. By centering student voice and honoring oral traditions, the curriculum will empower students to embrace their cultural heritage, foster pride, and build confidence in their academic abilities. This project will not only support student success but also promote cross-cultural understanding across Minnesota's diverse communities. Ultimately, it will contribute to creating more inclusive and equitable educational practices that reflect the richness of culture in the state. ",,,2025-06-23,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Aaliyah," Hannah",,,,,," (773) 225-2185",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bridging-cultures-developing-culturally-responsive-curriculum-minnesotas-underrepresented,,,,
36611,"Bringing to Life Absent Narratives of the Civil Rights Era - Competitive Award",2016,20000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","In a final evaluative survey:Youth and teachers report learning at least six absent narrative stories of the Civil Rights Era and Secret War.Youth and mentor teachers report that youth led the research process, presented their findings, and participated in discussions.Youth, mentor teachers, and playwrights report that youth worked collaboratively.Other measurable outcomes are:Three lessons for each racial or cultural group listed above will be written by teachers. Teachers will review and rate one another’s lessons for usefulness, pertinence to required curriculum, and documentation of sources.EMID will document distribution of curriculum with video to member districts.SPNN will provide a listing of airing times of Absent Narratives of the Civil Rights Era.Youth, teachers, and artists will reflect on the integration of arts with history.The new curriculum, play, and process will be presented to teachers during the summer of 2016.","*Youth, teachers, and artists integrated the arts with history by creating, ""Untold Stories from the Secret War and the Civil Rights Movement,"" which was a live performance that was recorded by Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN). *The live performance was performed in front of 275 at Stepping Stones Theater. SPNN has produced DVDs and a YouTube link for ""Untold Stories from the Secret War and the Civil Rights Movement."" *Youth researched untold stories of women, Latin American, African American, Asian American, Native American, and the Secret War and presented these to playwrights and teachers. *Three lessons for each racial or cultural group were written by licensed social studies teachers. *Equity Alliance MN has distributed the curriculum to member districts; Forest Lake Area Schools, Inver Grove Heights Community Schools, Perpich Center/Crosswinds School, Roseville Area Schools, South St. Paul Schools, Spring Lake Park Schools, Stillwater Area Public Schools, West St. Paul/Mendota Heights/Eagan Schools, White Bear Lake Area Schools and made the curriculum available on our website. *The new curriculum, play, and process will be presented to and shared with teachers during the fall of 2016. In April 2016, the curriculum was presented at the National Service-Learning Conference. In August 2016 the curriculum will be presented to Saint Paul Public Schools U.S. History Teachers.",,,,20000,,,,"Equity Alliance MN","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Equity Alliance MN will bring to life absent narratives of Latino, Hmong, Native, Asian, African American, and women of the Civil Rights Era in a collaboration among youth, social studies teachers, Full Circle Theater (FCT), and St. Paul Neighborhood Network. The narratives, researched by youth, will be transformed by FCT into a six person play that will be presented, video recorded, and distributed with accompanying curriculum written by social studies teachers for teachers across the Equity Alliance MN and the state. ",,,2015-11-11,2016-08-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jean,Lubke,"Equity Alliance MN","6063 Hudson Road, Ste. 218",Woodbury,Minnesota,55125,651-379-2675,jean.lubke@emid6067.net,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bringing-life-absent-narratives-civil-rights-era-competitive-award,,,,
10034064,"Bringing Somali Culture to the Concert Stage Through Story, Poetry, Song, and Art",2024,23750,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Qualitative results for the residencies include formal observation by artists, teachers, and the music specialist that examine a student's level of craftsmanship, attention to detail, and the imaginative elements in an art work; qualitative results for the drumming experience includes accuracy of producing drumming patterns, clarity of sound in striking the drum head, and attitude. Qualitative results for the final orchestral composition include musician (symphony), audience, student and educator feedback in which they rate the authenticity of the cultural components of the project, adding their own commentary. Another measure of success is the number of students and teachers involved in the project that rate it a positive learning experience and can choose which elements of the experience they like the best. Finally, students and teachers indicate if they would participate in a multi-disciplinary arts and culture project again and recommend participation to a friend.",,,1000,Unknown,23750,,"Julie Henry (Chair), Carol Sirrine (Vice-Chair), Franklin Hotzel (Recording Secretary), Sherry Marsh (Treasurer), Jared Anderson, James Fox, Carol Henesler, Al Hester, Amy Hinrichs, Joyce Carlson-Rioux, Jenni Ryan",,"Saint Paul Civic Symphony",,"Saint Paul Civic Symphony (SPCS), a community-based symphony orchestra, celebrating its 78th anniversary, comprised of semi and professional musicians, is requesting $25,000 to develop a multidisciplinary arts project for its free 2025 Children's Concert inspired by a recent publication, The Rhythm of Somalia: A Collection of Songs, Stories, and Traditions by Qorsho Hassan, Minnesota Teacher of the Year (2020) and music specialist Becca Buck, both educators at Gideon Pond Elementary, Burnsville. The goals of the project are: 1) to expand the artistry of Somali youth at Gideon Pond Elementary, grades 4-5, through artist residencies in art, drumming and poetry that bring to life an original music composition by Minnesota composer Jan Gilbert based on a Somali folktale and performed by the SPCS and, 2) to increase understanding of Somali culture through an original composition for symphony orchestra that brings Somali musicians, artists, a narrator, and Somali youth as performers to the concert stage. Activities include: 1) Composer Gilbert is commissioned to compose a piece for orchestra based on the Somali folktale, The Travels of Igal Shidad; 2) Gilbert works collaboratively with Gideon Pond students and teachers to select songs, poems and games published in the Rhythm of Somalia, to incorporate into the composition. 3) Students create art work with guest artists inspired by the folktale used by students in the performance; 4) Students work with a Somali drummer and perform with the symphony; 5) Students work with a Somali poet and publish a chap book of student poems; and, 6) Students, families and teachers travel by bus to participate in/attend the free SPCS concert, site TBD. SPCS has a history of honoring diverse performers and musics bringing free concerts to underserved populations in schools, churches, and the greater Twin Cities community. Starting in 1992 with its Breaking Symphonic Barriers project, SPCS has commissioned and/or performed compositions by Minnesota composers and other culturally, religious, and gender diverse composers as part of its regular season, especially its annual Children's Concert. Many Children's Concert commissions involve performers from diverse communities performing on instruments from that culture woven into a composition. Gilbert's compositions for children include Nine-In-One-G-r-r-r , A Hmong Folktale featuring a youth qeej group, the Latinx story, Dream Carver featuring a Mariachi band, and Three Little Birds, an African folktale, featuring Nothando Zulu, as story narrator, and Phillip Schultz as concert narrator. Performers like Keith Bear, Mandan-Hidatsa, Native American flute player, Los Alegros Bailadores dancers, and Mu Daiko taiko drummers have also performed with SPCS. For the general season, Gilbert composed Suite for Veena and Orchestra, featuring Nirmala Rajasekar, Fantasy for Chinese Flute and Orchestra, featuring Zhang Ying on Chinese flute. In 2022 celebrating the long-time SPCS-Sister City partnership with the Nagasaki Symphony Orchestra, composer Steven Heitzig was commissioned to compose Green Hope After Black Rain, a moving tribute to survivors of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima atomic blast. The organization's EDI policy further supports our request, i.e. to provide appropriate resources that support and develop authentic relationships with diverse communities. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carol,Sirrine,,,,,,"(612) 866-9014","cas4beardies@earthlink.net ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/bringing-somali-culture-concert-stage-through-story-poetry-song-and-art,,,,
10031100,"Buffalo Weavers: Dakota Thought to Connect Land and People for Climate Rescue",2022,80000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","As we accomplish our planned activities as proposed, we hope to to see the following outcomes: * We will have crafted a collective pledge statement that embodies the changed narrative of a reciprocal relationship with the environment. This pledge will be aimed at deepening individual commitment to our work as well as deepening each individual's own sense of responsibility for action and change. * We will have captured strong recorded statements from participants, advisors and audience who chose to join us and allow us to share testimonials of this hope, transformation and planned work. * We will expand numbers of people engaged to over 10,000 as workshop participants and live and/or online audience members. * We will have a portfolio of relevant and impactful finished works (songs, videos, CD's, short films, workshops, and concerts) that can remain live on our website, on social media platforms and in our live performances for future impact beyond the grant-funded period."," * collective pledge statement that embodies the changed narrative of a reciprocal relationship with the environment. Early in this project year, the four key players who make up our creative and strategic team lifted up a 2017 poem by Strong Buffalo as our creed and to give vision and direction to all who we meet in this journey. The poem is titled Society of Mother Earth (S.O.M.E). It reads: Some can, some don't, some can't, Some could, some do sometimes, some never will, In this land of the United States, all is never, always is some, but in spite of the simple majority or privilege rule, Not of the alt right or radical left, but some in the middle of it all or some excluded all together, but some are dreamers, some are doers, some take action, some just don't care about anything at all! Some do care, and for those some, I propose the sum of some, to make a society not organized or a structure, by any means at all, for those some who love the Mother Earth enough to act, speak, advocate and work to stop the devastating pollution and destruction of Mother Earth and all life, some of the me! Some of the you! I call it the SOCIETY OF MOTHER EARTH, the S.O.M.E. We now call our collective efforts S.O.M.E. See attached Press Release. In our public engagements (the Change Narrative segments at the five 2022 Buffalo Shows at Bryant Lake Bowl; the monthly Wilder Buffalo Rides, and the first healing circle hosted Fall 2022) we frame and bring context to the climate crisis, including a bringing community storytellers who invite tangible opportunities for solutions. During all our offerings we make the experience a two-way conversation with an invitation for people to reflect on their own experiences of climate change and talk to each other about it, building a sense of community. Through this engagement, we have begun to collect responses and commitments for action and change. The poem S.O.M.E and these public responses are helping inform a collective pledge statement that embodies a changed narrative of a reciprocal relationship with the environment and a positive reorientation to the climate crisis that allows for our collective healing. strong recorded statements from participants, advisors and audience who chose to join us and allow us to share testimonials of this hope, transformation and planned work. A filmmaker has begun recording community storytellers as their stories formulate and strengthen through our coaching, as well as recording healing circle participant responses and reflections on their experience. These clips we are gathering will be part of the full documentary film, and also included as testimonials for a shorter trailer for healing circle programming. expand numbers of people engaged to over 10,000 as workshop participants and live and/or online audience members. In addition to in person participants at events such as flower power (170), and healing circle numbers (12), the Wilder Buffalo Ride has a growing email list (212); and our December event at Bryant Lake Bowl sold out (72). The Change Narrative blog by intern Grace Generous on healing circles was shared via the Mississippi Park Connection newsletter and reached 9,000 community members. Wiping the Tears video has already had 509 views since it was released last month. We are noticing good exposure and engagement on Change Narrative and Oyate Hotanin Instagram and FB posts as well, and will look for a meaningful way to quantify this data for our final report. a portfolio of relevant and impactful finished works (songs, videos, CD's, short films, workshops, and concerts) that can remain live on our website, on social media platforms and in our live performances for future impact beyond the grant-funded period. We released our first music video from this project, ""Wiping the Tears"", December 2022. It is available on YouTube.Our second video, the spoken word piece ""Us, The Trees and Leaves"" is close to completion and release. 4 more short videos, ""S.O.M.E a documentary short""; ""Wilder Buffalo Rides""; ""Considering Leaves""; and a trailer for climate healing circles are in production. A music video we released in 2021 connected to our environmental work titled ""Hidden Falls"" likely contributed to the Buffalo Weavers winning a 2022 Native American Music Award for best new duo. This spring, journalists and commissioned writers will be invited to experience workshops, and concerts for earned media to share about the S.O.M.E project and finished work; We followed a steady approach to achieve our goals. Monthly meetings of the leadership team gave us the center we needed to follow the path we had laid out for ourselves with this project. In many ways we exceeded our goals in ways that are hard to quantify, but we were moved by the quality of the intentions and people who rose up to join us all along the way. Highlights and examples of project outcomes: Outcome 1: Crafted Pledge: We, The Society of Mother Earth pledge to?Seek the council of the youngest of us, and seek the council of the oldest. Advocate to move schoolrooms outside. Work to establish guidelines for creating communities that keep the most vulnerable of us safe - including our plant and animal family. Work to end our dependency on fossil fuels; Create more solar, hydro and wind power, eco-friendly buildings and communities. Create more community gardens. Focus on those who have been marginalized, ignored and excluded; Honoring traditional ecological knowledge and practices. Do something special for rural communities and small towns. Something community building. Advocate to give communities who rely on coal a self-sustaining solution in solar, wind, and battery storage. Work to Stop all chemical production in cleaners, fabric softeners, pesticides. Teach where our food comes from. Stand Tall for Mother Earth. Protect the Earth now until the end of time. Outcome 2: Strong Captured Statements (Sample and Highlights): Do creative, healing communities exist only in our dreams, or can they be realized? an answer revealed itself to me at the Buffalo Show. I was reminded that no dream can be deferred if one's motivation to dream is also fueled by a desire to heal, inspire, and connect with others through art...Inside of those metaphors and similes I realized I was no longer alone. As the dream was being realized, a creative, healing community presented itself.~Basanti Miller, an Excerpt from: CREATIVE, HEALING COMMUNITIES: AN ANSWER REVEALED AT THE BUFFALO SHOW, Posted Southwest Connector Friday, July 21, 2023 As an environmental studies student, I am constantly surrounded by people who understand the severity of the climate crisis. We discuss the causes, impacts, and solutions of this crisis in every class, from the introductory ones all the way to our senior seminars. For most classes, we tend to avoid discussing our anxieties? Denying myself the time and grace to recognize and acknowledge my own anxiety, however, created further problems, preventing me from managing the rising pressure in my own chest? Now, sitting in the circle, I let that pressure push out the thoughts and worries I never talk about, even with my peers, friends, and family. I felt tears well up behind my eyes. Tears of sadness, of course, but also, surprisingly, tears of relief.~Grace Generous, an excerpt from Cracking Open the Possibility of Joy: Collective Power Is Needed for Climate Healing: Reflections on Climate Grief to Joy, Healing Circle Programming at Crosby Farm Park, Mississippi Park Connection, Winter/Spring 2023 newsletter. 'A lot of Fringe shows are big and boisterous, funny or dramatic, but this is a show that transcends entertainment into something more meaningful. Based on the premise that stories will move people more than facts and figures, this powerful and moving show presents the human side of climate change. Three women from local organizations working for climate justice (Whitney Terrill of Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light, Nicole Ektnitphong of Climate Advocacy Lab, and Leslee Guti'rrez Carrillo of COPAL) tell their very personal stories about what drew them to the work of environmental activism, touching on the relation between migration and climate change, environmental racism, sustainable farming, and reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. Between their stories we hear poems and music from the duo Buffalo Weavers, drawing on indigenous traditions and advocating a greater connection with Nature (""don't personify the river, riverfy yourself""). Rather than a depressing lecture on how our way of life is unsustainable, this is an inspiring and engaging show that provides a ray of hope that if we're thoughtful and work together, we can create a better world for all of us.' ~Cherry and Spoon's review of Changing the Narrative: Climate Stories for Justice at the Fringe Festival Outcome 3: Expand Number of people engaged: Healing Circle Participants - 60 Wilder Buffalo Rides - 360 Buffalo Show Audience - 433 Large Annual Event - 225 Online Audience - We launched our Oyate Hotanin Newsletter - we have 77 new subscribers Grace Generous blog on our Healing Circles published in the Mississippi Park Connection Newsletter - Blog on our healing circles - 10,000 Basanti Miller's write-up of our May 9th Buffalo Show was published in the July 20th issue of Southwest Connector (top of page 6) - reach 73,000 households. Online Videos Posted connected to this project - 2,107 views Change Narrative Instagram - 1313 engaged posts on S.O.M.E Project Oyate Hotanin Facebook Page - Total page followers now 2,069 - 141 new likes during project period Total Audience Engagement: +90,000 Outcome 4: Portfolio of Finished Work - 5 completed short films uploaded below. ",,,"In 2022 we had event sponsorship for Wilder Buffalo Rides from Perennial Cycle at $3200.",80000,,"Crystal Norcross, Mat Pendleton, Al Gross, Tom LaBlanc, Laura LaBlanc, Dipankar Mukherjee, Tim Blighton, Cindy Killion, Nick Metcalf, Micah Nickey; Crystal Norcross, Laura LaBlanc, Tim Blighton, Long Vang, Strong Buffalo, Dipankar Mukherjee, Al Gross, Mat Pendleton, Nick Metcalf",,"Oyate Hotanin",," With our emerging initiative, Buffalo Weavers: Connecting Land and People through Dakota Thought for Climate Rescue, we plan to engage in a range of programming activities aimed at healing climate grief and working toward climate justice. We are creating a movement through art to awaken the world to climate change and its impact.",,,2022-02-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/buffalo-weavers-dakota-thought-connect-land-and-people-climate-rescue,,,,
18497,"Building a Stronger MN: Challenges and Opportunities in Latino Education",2013,112500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1. Improve existing programs at two selected schools;2. Increase the resources and capacity of participating staff and Latino families and students;3. Deepen the understanding of ways to reduce Latino achievement gaps and improve their high-school graduation rates and registration in colleges and universities;4. The elements of success identified by the CLAC-HACER study will demonstrate their validity and applicability.5. Replication of those elements will become possible.","• 70 educators from Humboldt High School participated in a May 2013 workshop, increasing their resources and deepening understanding of ways to reduce Latino achievement gaps • Convened parents, students, educators, and administrators for an in-depth planning process around improving existing programs, high-school graduation rates, and registration in colleges and universities • Awarded two grants to high schools (Humboldt High School and Northfield High School) to further the goals of the grant in each community",,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council","State Government","The Chicano Latino Affairs Council and the Humanities Center will build on the grant received last year, which was intended to identify the elements of success in programs for Latino high school students and ways to replicate them. Applying the findings of CLAC's and HACER's research, CLAC will integrate its biennium goal of improving levels of educational achievement for Latino youth with the Legacy goal of enriching Minnesota’s cultural legacy by piloting the program in two Minnesota schools.",,,2013-01-04,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Hector,Garcia,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council","60 Empire Drive, Suite 203","St. Paul",MN,55103,6512969587,hector.garcia@state.mn.us,"Assessment/Evaluation, Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-stronger-mn-challenges-and-opportunities-latino-education,,,,
33269,"Building Regional Significance through Play and Learning at the Duluth Children's Museum",2016,147000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. A new exhibit and related programming drawing from the region's community, history, and culture will be viewed by the museum's 25,000 annual visitors.2. Programming will appeal to schools and community organizations, resulting in an increase in field trips by 15% and outreach opportunities by 10%.3. New partnerships will be formed, including connections to other area attractions and the Ojibwe community.4. Better visitor and demographic data will be collected and analyzed to create better reporting for funders and stakeholders. Currently we have the capacity to generate sales reports and attendance numbers. The improved data comes from our increased familiarity with the Altru system, with the eventual capacity to analyze demographic data including zip codes (tourists compared to locals, all locals compared to those from the Lincoln Park neighborhood), family dynamics (single parents compared to grandparents compared to nannies), along with frequency of visits.","From January 2016 through May 2016, the museum held an exhibit called Toys Toys Toys, a showcase of mid-century toys from the museum's collection and local collectors alongside giant versions of board games. The museum hosted UMD Alworth Planetarium's Geodome for it's summer exhibit. All exhibits throughout the project period incorporated local history and culture and were viewed by 30,387 visitors (July 1-June 30).Target increases in school and community organization programming far exceeded expectations, with a 19% increase in field trips to the museum (serving nearly twice as many students than the previous year) and a 41% increase in school outreach.New partnerships have formed with Duluth Sister Cities International and Lincoln Park Community School Collaborative, and a long awaited reciprocity agreement was established with the Great Lakes Aquarium.Location demographics of museum visitors showing a small number coming from the Fond du Lac Reservation, at the same time Ojibwe cultural learning is becoming a significant focus for exhibits and programming, has led to grant proposals and funder discussions on removing barriers to access for families on the reservation.",,,,147000,,"Patty Cartier, Retired; Kelly Davidson. Area Manager, Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co.; John E. Erickson, Partner, DSGW Architects (Past Chair of the Board); Kyle K. Johnson, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Johnson Insurance Consultants; Dana Kazel, Communications Manager, St. Louis County; JoAnn Mattson, Director of HR and Risk Management, ZMC Hotels; Troy Peterson, Application Developer, University of Minnesota Duluth; Sandra Robinson, Retired; Stephen Sydow, Operations Manager, Daniel’s Shipping Services (Secretary of the Board);",3,"Duluth Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Through the construction of new interactive exhibits and the creation of educational programming, the Duluth Children's Museum will highlight the community and culture of Duluth and the surrounding region. A climbable, playable model of Duluth's iconic canal lighthouses and an educational Ojibwe waaginogaan are among the planned new elements being added to the museum experience. ",,,2015-07-01,2016-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cameron,"Bloom Kruger","Duluth Children's Museum","115 S. 29th Ave. W",Duluth,MN,55806,218-733-7543,cbloomkruger@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-regional-significance-through-play-and-learning-duluth-childrens-museum,,,,
10031113,"Building Home and Community in Minnesota: Somali Experience",2022,15000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","See application under ""Documents""","Here is what I have so far completed: * Interviewed 1:1 of Somali professionals (3people). * Attended Somali Independence Day event at Lake Street in July, 2022 where I was able to interview and get many footages of attendees. * Able to travel around twin cities and record footages and pictures that will go onto the movie ; I was able to complete my project which was to interview Somali-Minnesotan experience into documentary film. This film is now complete and I am able to share it moving forward. It helped provide much need rich representation as what it means to be Somali-MInnesotan. ",,,,10000,,N/A,,"Sadiq Ahmed",Individual,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-03-01,2023-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-home-and-community-minnesota-somali-experience,,,,
10038411,"Building Bridges of Connection through Art, Expression, and Co-Productions",2024,95961,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Applied evaluation metrics will include counts of participants in speaker presentations and demonstrations, community classes, and school engagement. Students participating in the tool-making courses will receive an evaluation form at the completion of the program to collect reflections that will convey the success of the grant-funded activities and inform the development of future programming. North House Folk School's staff will conduct the participant counts and the evaluation collection. North House staff and project leaders from Grand Portage will build in meetings at the six months and twelve month points for focused cross-cultural check-ins and the discussion of needed adjustments. Broader indicators of success will include the transmission and perpetuation of cultural practices across the Cook County community and the application of the crafted tools in traditional wild rice harvesting. While more difficult to measure, the intercultural connections and relationships developed between Grand Portage Tribal Members, members of the Grand Portage Community and non-Indigenous residents of the county are key to this initiative, and it is hoped that they will endure long beyond the grant term.",,,53641,Unknown,86349,9612,"Carol Winter (President), Todd Mestad (Vice President), Greg Koschinska (Treasurer), Jane Alexander (Secretary), Terri Cermak, Robert Bobby Deschampe, Amy Hubbard, Reid Lindquist, Clair Nalezny, Phil Oswald, Cecelia Schiller, Randy Schnobrich, John Schoenherr, Stephen Skeels, Kari Wenger,",,"Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community",,"This proposal amplifies creative and cultural heritage in Minnesota by co-producing new arts and cultural activities, across a number of disciplines, with over 110 diverse MN artists. It connects thousands of people to new cultural opportunities through classes, discussions, co-productions, and as audiences. Lastly, it helps ensure costs are not a barrier for economically disadvantaged families. The disciplines featured include theater, film, storytelling, and visual arts. Each offers unique opportunities to engage historically underrepresented communities and co-produce arts activities that help define the cultural identity of NE Minnesota. The activities described represent Zeitgeist's Connection series. This series is designed to build cross-cultural connections and understanding, and connections to the values of creativity and inclusivity. The series accomplishes those goals by curating a number of co-produced arts and cultural activities that feature different communities, bring them together in intentional ways, and facilitate discussion and actions that embed creative and inclusive values into the fabric of NE MN social systems. The specific arts and cultural activities included in this proposal include: Underrepresented Visual Artist Series - This 7-show series will feature NE Minnesotan LGBTQIIA+, BIPOC, and/or elder visual artists in Zeitgeist's Atrium art gallery, including facilitated, public discussions with each artist during their show's run. Theater production of POTUS - Taking place in the White House, POTUS examines how racism permeates our institutions, compounding gender and class inequity everywhere, but especially in electoral politics. Zeitgeist will facilitate post show discussions that include local policy leaders, along with BIPOC members of the cast and community. Theater production of Invisible Fences - This original musical fable, co-produced with Zeitgeist, and co-created by two disabled Minnesotans, weaves together storytelling and song to create an intimate show that is rich in the wit and wisdom inherent in Disability Culture. Minnesota Media Arts School (MMAS) Partnership with Underrepresented Communities - Zeitgeist's MMAS teaches filmmaking, podcasting, and other media arts classes. Two permanent teaching labs exist in Duluth and Chisholm. This proposal supports developing off-site teaching capabilities to bring classes to underserved communities in NE MN that might have barriers to accessing one of the permanent teaching labs, including BIPOC, LGBTQIIA+, disabled, and senior community members from Duluth, Chisholm, and cities and towns in more remote parts of the arrowhead region. Underrepresented Filmmaker Focus at the Minnesota Film Festival (MFF) - Zeitgeist's MFF features over 80 films, 40 filmmakers, and several BIPOC/LGBTQIIA+, and other underrepresented filmmakers each year. At the 2024/2025 festivals Zeitgeist will feature underrepresented filmmaker film blocks, work with underrepresented cultural organizations and community members to recruit and curate films, facilitate talkbacks and panel discussions, and support Minnesota based emerging filmmakers from underrepresented communities in creating new work. LGBTQIIA+ / BIPOC / Elder / Disabled Feature Storytelling Series - Zeitgeist's co-produced Gag Me With a Spoon program is a live storytelling series featuring true stories told by Minnesotans. Three events in 2024 and 2025 will feature a total of 10 stories told by LGBTQIIA+, BIPOC, elder, and/or disabled Minnesota residents. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-07-31,,Ongoing,,,Anthony," Cuneo",,,,,," (218) 726-5430 ext. 204",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Cook,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-bridges-connection-through-art-expression-and-co-productions-1,,,,
10038374,"Building Civic Agency and Participation with Minnesota's Youth of Color",2024,40000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Conduct a survey (both online and in-person) of BIPOC youth to better understand their current understanding of and relationship to civic education; Create affinity groups at Youth in Government, with at least one focused on boys and young men of color; Facilitate one-day Action Civics workshops to introduce Youth in Government to populations of young people who have not traditionally participated; Engage at least 150 schools with high BIPOC populations (double the current number) to participate in Students Voting 2024. Targeted direct outreach to schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul and the inner-ring suburbs will include phone calls, and virtual and in-person presentations to explain the program and support participation; Develop classroom lessons and resources for teaching elections and other civic education topics through a BIPOC lens.",,,,Unknown,40000,,"Andrea Walsh (Chair), Carolyn Sakstrup (Vice Chair), Jeanne Crian (Treasurer), Rajni Shah (Secretary), Siyad Abdullahi, Peter J. Bach, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Deniz Cultu, Richard K. Davis, Jacquelyn K. Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Darrel German, Bill George, Jeffrey P. Greiner, Bill Guidera, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Michael (Mick) J. Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael J. Klingensmith, Reid Larson, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Jim Leslie, Greg Munson, Andrea Nordaune, Amit Patel, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Carolyn Sakstrup, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Andera Walsh, Tim Welsh, Walter White, David S. Wichmann, Leslie Wright, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",,"Young Mens Christian Association Of The North",,"The YMCA Center for Youth Voice helps preserve Minnesota's strong civic cultural heritage by teaching civic knowledge (law, democracy, government), skills, and traditions to the next generation. This project brings in diverse new participants and content for two experiential civics learning programs - Youth in Government (YIG) and Students Voting - by increasing access for youth who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), including those in Greater Minnesota and in rural areas. YIG allows students in grades 8-12 to prepare for and run a four-day model government. Students Voting allows K-12 students to vote in a realistic statewide mock election. Ensuring these programs include young people from all racial, ethnic, economic, political, and geographic backgrounds is a top priority. Currently, participation in these programs does not reflect the demographic makeup of our state. Less than 25% of current YIG participants identify as BIPOC, while about one-third of Minnesota school-age children are children of color. Our goal with this project is to increase participation levels and improve learning outcomes/ feelings of belonging for BIPOC students in Youth in Government and Students Voting. As participant diversity grows, so does the opportunity to hear about and learn to respectfully discuss different perspectives. In addition, preparing students for informed, engaged participation in civic life has been shown to increase academic achievement. It also prepares students for 21st century careers. Most importantly, a healthy democracy requires participation from all community members; these programs have been shown to increase youth's excitement about and intention to vote. Recently, the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) released an analysis of 2022 survey data on Black youth that highlighted an interest in civic education and engagement, but a lack of the information needed to participate. From the report: Findings about Black youth's sense of political self-efficacy may help explain this gap between intent and actual participation among Black youth. Political self-efficacy is an important indicator of whether youth feel motivated and qualified to participate and is an important ingredient in young people developing their identity as capable civic actors. This project will increase participation by BIPOC youth, including those in Greater Minnesota and rural areas, through five intentional strategies: 1. Conduct a survey (both online and in-person) of BIPOC youth to better understand their current understanding of and relationship to civic education. 2. Create affinity groups at Youth in Government, with at least one focused on boys and young men of color. 3. Facilitate one-day Action Civics workshops to introduce Youth in Government to populations of young people who have not traditionally participated. 4. Engage at least 150 schools with high BIPOC populations (double the current number) to participate in Students Voting 2024. Targeted direct outreach to schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul and the inner-ring suburbs will include phone calls, and virtual and in-person presentations to explain the program and support participation. 5. Develop classroom lessons and resources for teaching elections and other civic education topics through a BIPOC lens. ",,,2024-03-15,2025-09-15,,"In Progress",,,Karen," Larson",,,,,,"(612) 465-0585",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-civic-agency-and-participation-minnesotas-youth-color-1,,,,
10034095,"Building Bridges of Connection through Art, Expression, and Co-Productions",2024,95961,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Build Cross-Cultural Bridges of Understanding, Connection, and Empathy; Support the Growth of Cultural Identity and Amplify Arts, Culture, and Heritage in NE Minnesota for Underrepresented Communities, In Part by Lowering Barriers to Access; Produce 7-show theatrical run of POTUS; Produce 10-show theatrical run of Invisible Fences; MMAS partners with Minnesota based collaborators reflecting underrepresented communities to host classes (examples: tribal nations, BIPOC orgs, remote geographic community governments); Host 2 Minnesota Film Festivals: 2024 and 2025; Host 3-Part storytelling series (described above); Success is defined by achieving 75% of the Measurable Outcomes during the project period.",,,52891,,,,"Laura Weintraub (Chair), Alan Zeppa (Chair Emeritus), Geiger Yount (Treasurer), Aparna Katre, Lynn Black, Kendra Carlson, William Payne",,"Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community",,"This series is designed to build cross-cultural connections and understanding, and connections to the values of creativity and inclusivity. The specific arts and cultural activities included in this proposal include: 1) Underrepresented Visual Artist Series; 2) Theater production of POTUS 2) Theater production of Invisible Fences; 3) Minnesota Media Arts School (MMAS) Partnership with Underrepresented Communities; 4) Underrepresented Filmmaker Focus at the Minnesota Film Festival; 5) LGBTQIIA+ / BIPOC / Elder / Disabled Feature Storytelling Series.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anthony,Cuneo,,,,,,"(218) 336-1410","tony@zeitgeistarts.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Lake, Lake",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-bridges-connection-through-art-expression-and-co-productions,,,,
10034023,"Building Civic Agency and Participation with Minnesota's Youth of Color",2024,40000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Conduct a survey (both online and in-person) of BIPOC youth to better understand their current understanding of and relationship to civic education; Create affinity groups at Youth in Government, with at least one focused on boys and young men of color; Facilitate one-day Action Civics workshops to introduce Youth in Government to populations of young people who have not traditionally participated; Engage at least 150 schools with high BIPOC populations (double the current number) to participate in Students Voting 2024. Targeted direct outreach to schools in Minneapolis and St. Paul and the inner-ring suburbs will include phone calls, and virtual and in-person presentations to explain the program and support participation; Develop classroom lessons and resources for teaching elections and other civic education topics through a BIPOC lens.",,,,,,,"Andrea Walsh (Chair), Carolyn Sakstrup (Vice Chair), Jeanne Crian (Treasurer), Rajni Shah (Secretary), Siyad Abdullahi, Peter J. Bach, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Deniz Cultu, Richard K. Davis, Jacquelyn K. Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Darrel German, Bill George, Jeffrey P. Greiner, Bill Guidera, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Michael (Mick) J. Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael J. Klingensmith, Reid Larson, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Jim Leslie, Greg Munson, Andrea Nordaune, Amit Patel, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Carolyn Sakstrup, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Andera Walsh, Tim Welsh, Walter White, David S. Wichmann, Leslie Wright, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",,"Young Mens Christian Association Of The North",,"The YMCA Center for Youth Voice helps preserve Minnesota's strong civic cultural heritage by teaching civic knowledge (law, democracy, government), skills, and traditions to the next generation. This project brings in diverse new participants and content for two experiential civics learning programs Youth in Government (YIG) and Students Voting by increasing access for youth who identify as Black, Indigenous, or people of color (BIPOC), including those in Greater Minnesota and in rural areas. YIG allows students in grades 8-12 to prepare for and run a four-day model government. Students Voting allows K-12 students to vote in a realistic statewide mock election.",,,2024-03-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,,,,,,"(612) 330-3045","amy.anderson@ymcamn.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-civic-agency-and-participation-minnesotas-youth-color,,,,
10034061,"Busses Between: An Urban/Rural Intercultural Exchange and Bridge-Building Initiative",2024,85500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Increase Cultural Heritage Appreciation: Participants will leave the two-weekend program with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the cultures across both urban and rural Minnesota. Education on Cultural Diversity: Participants will improve their skills in understanding cultural diversity and working across lines of difference; they will become ambassadors for cultural understanding. Expanded intercultural understanding: Participants will build specific action plans for bringing their learning back into their communities, and our expanded storytelling around the project will spread appreciation for Minnesota's diverse urban and rural cultures.",,,25000,Unknown,82500,3000,"Thomas Antony, Nicole DeBoer, Ellie Lucas, Rebecca Noecker Councilmember, Christine Reed, Len Sanqui, Libby Stegger",0.25,"Civic Bridgers",,"The Busses Between program is a new initiative designed to preserve and celebrate the diverse cultural heritage of Minnesota by fostering intercultural exchange and education. It will consist of a direct exchange program involving students from community and technical colleges in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (urban centers) and two rural counties: Otter Tail County and Lyon County. This grant would fund two full exchanges, each with 30-40 participants over two weekends. Culturally diverse groups from urban schools will spend one weekend hosting their peer group from a rural school, and vice versa. In this way, each group will act as both host and guest. During the weekends, they will learn about local cultures, participate in skill-building workshops to foster cultural understanding, and build strong relationships across cultural divides. More than two-thirds of Americans living in urban and rural areas believe people who don't live in their type of community don't understand the types of problems they face, and they believe the gap between urban and rural areas is growing. Therefore, our project focuses on the cultures that fuel our different perspectives, addressing the pressing need for mutual understanding. ACTIVITIES 1. Intercultural Exchange Weekends: In this program, participants fully immerse themselves in a new community. They spend one weekend hosting guests in their hometown and another in a less familiar region. This helps students understand and appreciate the daily lives and cultures of their peers from different parts of Minnesota. 2. Facilitated Workshops: A series of expert-led workshops will delve into the history and current cultural dynamics of both urban and rural Minnesota, as well as offer education in skills such as intercultural communication and active listening. 3. Action Planning: Participants will work together to develop concrete action plans for staying connected and for bringing their learning back to their communities, causing both sustained exchange and a ripple effect of positive interaction. 4. Build a Broader Narrative: We will amplify stories from the cultural exchange by engaging local media partners and by sharing participants' experiences with our owned media channels. IMPACT Busses Between is rooted in the aspiration to foster cultural appreciation between urban and rural communities and the cultures represented there. Specifically, the project will: - Increase Cultural Heritage Appreciation: Participants will leave the two-weekend program with a deeper understanding of and appreciation for the cultures across both urban and rural Minnesota. - Education on Cultural Diversity: Participants will improve their skills in understanding cultural diversity and working across lines of difference; they will become ambassadors for cultural understanding. - Expanded intercultural understanding: Participants will build specific action plans for bringing their learning back into their communities, and our expanded storytelling around the project will spread appreciation for Minnesota's diverse urban and rural cultures. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Libby,Stegger,,,,,,"(612) 388-3259","libby@move4america.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/busses-between-urbanrural-intercultural-exchange-and-bridge-building-initiative,,,,
10034130,"Capacity building in management and fundraising",2024,52500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Through this funding, Brownbody will have been able to make connections with more foundations and institutional funders, better communicate with its donor and patron base, and have an efficient internal operation that maximizes our resources. The impact is threefold: Cultivate excellence in operational practices; Grow and diversify Brownbody s revenue sources to increase operational and financial sustainability; Inform, educate, and engage communities [including different funding communities] about Brownbody's educational classes, performances, and results.",,,16559,"McKnight Foundation",47250,5250,"Ramona Wilson (Chair), Dr. Michelle Gibbs (Vice Chair), Alvena Richburg (Treasurer), Rob Johnson, Sean Phillips, Deneane Richburg",,Brownbody,," ",,,2024-04-09,2025-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deneane,Richburg,,,,,,"(651) 373-7432",deneane@brownbody.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/capacity-building-management-and-fundraising,,,,
10034121,"Capacity Building Project for Individual Donor Development",2024,24990,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of this initiative will contribute to financial sustainability, cultural empowerment, and increased opportunities for the AAPI communities, aligning with AMA's mission of ""Connecting the Disconnected"" through multimedia arts and technology.",,,,Unknown,24990,,"Jin Chen (Board Chair), Stephen J. Lu (Secretary), Xianping He, Ange Hwang, Saysetha Philaphandeth, Jeff Cheng, William Cheng, Janet Halim, Linda Hashimoto, Richard He, Phalla Keo, Lambert Lum, Kim Wong, Penny Vang",,"Asian Media Access Inc",,"Project Details: Asian Media Access' Capacity Building Project for Individual Donor Development. Incorporated in August 1992, Asian Media Access, Inc. (AMA) is a comprehensive, multimedia based, community advocacy agency. AMA is dedicated to Connected the Disconnected, by using multimedia arts and technology as tools to support disadvantaged BIPOC youth for social betterment. AMA recognizes that multimedia and technology are essential for advocacy, communication and education, in order to mobilize communities, and young people; to engage in understanding and communicating of concerned issues; and to arrive at a participatory decision making process for a safe, supportive environment for all. As multimedia is defined by the Oxford Dictionary using more than one medium of expression or communication including film, dance, video, audio, design, drama, acrobatics, and stage effects. By effectively utilizing these different tools, AMA creates as well as presents programs that educate and enrich the communities. We believe the multimedia arts and information technology empower all of us with critical thinking and promote good citizenship especially important as we prepare young people to be tomorrow's leaders. Our thought-provoking multimedia education, productions, exhibitions, stage performances, resourceful educational products and youth afterschool programs encourage deep reflection, challenge previous assumptions, provide solace, and allow participants to develop their own way of connection in timeless works of creation, communication and community building. Asian Media Access (AMA) will embark on a capacity-building project aimed at cultivating individual donors from Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) and the general public, emphasizing our three decades of dedicated service to the community. This project encompasses a multifaceted approach to enhance grant writing, reporting, nonprofit management, and fundraising capabilities. A. KEY TASKS: 1) Training and Assisting Board/Staff on Grant Writing and Reporting: AMA recognizes the importance of building internal expertise in grant writing and reporting. This project facilitates: - Customized Workshops: Conducting workshops to enhance board/staff skills in crafting compelling grant proposals and accurate reporting. 2) Obtaining Consultation and Training from Experts in Donor Solicitation: Leveraging external expertise is crucial for AMA's growth. - Resource Development Plans, with diverse levels of donor personas: Developing comprehensive donor development plans to align with organizational goals. - Diversifying Fundraising Channels: Exploring and implementing diverse fundraising channels to enhance financial sustainability, such as: individual donors. - Public Awareness Campaign: Launching public awareness campaigns highlighting AMA's 30 years of impactful community service, and now it's time for the community's support to strengthen our fundraising basis. B. KEY FEATURES: - Holistic Approach: The project takes a holistic approach, addressing both internal and external factors influencing AMA's capacity and fundraising efforts. - Long-Term Impact: By focusing on continuous training and collaboration with experts, the project aims for sustainable, long-term impact. - Public Engagement: Emphasizing public engagement through awareness campaign to foster a sense of community involvement and support. This capacity-building project integrates our mission and programming efforts to strengthen AMA's foundation, ensuring we continue to empower youth through multimedia arts and technology for years to come, with expanded individual donor base. ",,,2024-04-12,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ange,Hwang,,,,,,"(612) 376-7715","amamedia@amamedia.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/capacity-building-project-individual-donor-development,,,,
10013358,"Center for Community Services, Kangle Singers and Dancers",2020,9000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","This project is to support the Kangle Singers and Dancers at the Center for Community Services (CCS) - specifically their rehearsals, five outreach performances, and a concert entitled ""We Are a Family"", to be held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at the CCS auditorium. This project has three goals: 1) to double rehearsal time, and thereby to sustain and increase the number of Chinese immigrant seniors who participate in S&D programs; 2) to support five outreach performances, and thereby raising awareness of works by senior Chinese artists in the community and increasing the understanding of the Chinese cultural identity through interaction with other senior citizens in the Twin Cities area; and 3) to foster collaboration and partnerships with other artistic organizations. Success will be measured in three ways: 1) Quality and satisfaction of the seniors who participate in our project; 2) Appreciation and satisfaction of our audiences, specifically the number, diversity, and geographic coverage of the audience; 3) Impact on the Chinese immigrant and Minnesota community at large. Specific components of these measures and our progress to date on achieving them are as follows. ","1) All rehearsals and lessons have been carried out as scheduled for this project, despite the pandemic. We have doubled the rehearsal time from once every other week to every week. Dance rehearsals are held every Saturday, and singing rehearsals are now held on every Sunday PM. After some initial struggles, the seniors have learned to sign on to Zoom Meeting for their rehearsals. Attendance has stabilized at around 25 people for both singing and dance rehearsals for a total of 50-60 people. As the pandemic continues, more and more people are looking to increase their stay-home activities, and as a result, the number of attendees at our rehearsals is increasing. 2) Kangle stands for ‘health’ and ‘happiness’ so we named our outreach program “Healthy Dance and Happy Singing”. Instead of the proposed five outreach performances, we have held 17 outreach lectures/past performances via Zoom Meetings to date, reaching over 60 participants each time from both inside and outside the Chinese community. The lectures focused on Chinese music and Chinese dance. They were held on Sunday mornings from 10 - 11:15 AM. Video clips included performances from Kangle Singers and Dancers and our partner organizations such as CAAM CDT, and Minghua Chorus. Student dancers and singers gave demonstrations from their homes. English captions of the lectures were posted via Chats for non-Chinese speakers. Of the participants, 70% are Chinese, 30% Caucasian and other. 70% are over 55 years old, 30% are youth and from other age groups. 60% are female and 40% are male. With the outreach lectures/performances, the singers and dancers really enjoyed watching their past performances again on videos, mesmerized by “how young we looked.” Audiences were impressed with the accomplishments Kangle artists have achieved. Everyone appreciated the opportunity to participate in the lectures. Some even jested for the pandemic to go on, so the lectures can continue. We received overwhelming responses from artists who want to participate in our programs, either by giving lessons or lectures. We would like to thank MHC for making this project possible. The lectures have been recorded. In addition to posters, information of our Zoom lectures have been forwarded to Eden Prairie Senior Center, Edina Senior Center, Pebmoob Senior Center, Yorktown Continental Senior Apartment, and York Gardens Senior Living. The Chinese Heritage Foundation has posted our lecture series on its calendar online. A total of 17 lectures were held from August 23 to February 07 as our outreach program. Our final concert called ""We Are a Family"" was held on Feb 28 as proposed for the project. It was broadcasted via YouTube and two other Chinese overseas Internet social media channels (Bilibili https://m.bilibili.com/video/BV1uz4y1m7eo , GoMedia https://youtu.be/B2G0ejdeB84 , https://youtu.be/mNCk3pkz07U ). The concert generated over 3000 viewers. It was a result of our collaboration with Alliance of MN Chinese Organizations (AMCO), and Chinese American Association of MN (CAAM) as described in our original proposal. More than 10 organizations performed in our concert, including but not limited to CAAM Dance theatre, Carlton Chinese Music Ensemble, Qian Xu Singing Studio, Twin Cities Dance Theatre, and MiNtshis Performing. Kangle S&D's chorus ""The Red Sunset"" was a huge success. Much time and work were spent on learning and producing the programs online. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,9000,,"Huan Gao, Ben Yan, Lixin Qin, Chungui Li, Shaotian Chen",0.12,"Center for Community Services, Kangle Singers and Dancers","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Funding to support rehearsals, five outreach performances, and a concert entitled ""We Are a Family"", to be held on Saturday February 6, 2021 at the CCS auditorium. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sophie,Liu-Othmer,"Center for Community Services","17814 Steading Road","Eden Prairie",MN,55347,651-403-0953,Sebastian10152007@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-community-services-kangle-singers-and-dancers," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013370,"Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)",2021,50000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Outcome #1: More Hmong youth will support and participate in ballet. We will track our workshops attendance numbers, provide surveys evaluate knowledge of ballet, interest and intentions to pursue ballet as an activity as a dancer or patron. We will also have surveys at our performances. We will stay in touch with the local ballet schools, instructors and dancers in the months after the workshops and performances if there are more Hmong student involvement. We can measure and track how Hmong students enroll in ballet schools (that we are connected with). Outcome #2: More community support of Hmong art and art activities. We have a Salesforce for Nonprofits license and have developed a CRM database of users and participants. We intent to collect data from all participants from the workshops and performances of Crossing Mountains and measure them against future tracked art activities. We can analyze how many events each unique name attends, donates or purchases tickets and we can filter all the unique names that attended the Crossing Mountains performance or workshops and get concise numbers of the patrons of Crossing Mountains that supported future arts activities. We can get a measurable sense that Crossing Mountains help generate more support for Hmong art activities. We hope that providing unique experiences like Crossing Mountains the Hmong community will support us to provide more experiences like this that honor the Hmong culture as well as connect Hmong youth to their culture. We hope that patrons of the arts can recognize that the Hmong culture has a layered and rich history with multitudes of powerful stories to be shared. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Crossing Mountains is a highly collaborative effort by a coalition of Hmong artists to create a sweeping story of two generations of Hmong women who escape Laos to Minnesota. Their story is one of sacrifice and hardship and ultimately hope and redemption. Inspired by the real story of an amazing Hmong woman from Minneapolis, this Hmong opus will use ballet to share the Hmong story of escape from Laos to acclimating in a strange new land. ",,,2020-11-01,2022-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Steve,Thao,"Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT)","995 University Ave W. Studio 251","St. Paul",MN,55104,559-709-5948,stevet@aboutchat.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-hmong-arts-and-talent-chat," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013379,"Center for Hmong Studies",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. "," The completed acquisition of the Jason Schoonover Collection The completed digitization and cataloging of the Jason Schoonover Collection The complete installation of the Hmong Textiles and Arts Exhibit ","Due to the pandemic, we have decided to launch an online 3D exhibit via the web platform. They are divided into two exhibits, the second primarily focuses not only on textiles but tools as well. The webpages are below: https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/5126913/jason-schoonover-collection https://artspaces.kunstmatrix.com/en/exhibition/6507459/jason-schoonover-collection-2 The exhibit web link was posted via the Center for Hmong Studies' Facebook page as well as on several other Facebook pages frequent by Hmong as well as non-Hmong with interest in the Hmong community. We also posted it on the Center for Hmong Studies webpage at https://hmongcenter.csp.edu/. Mr. Jason Schoonover also posted the weblinks to his page as well as send it to his email networks.   The response was overwhelming. Here are some of the comments after viewing the exhibit: Very complex embroidery design. it is extraordinary! They bring back lots of memories. We don't get to see those original baby carriers anymore. That's amazing! I'm glad we have collectors who have held on to relics to share with the public. Hope to see these in the future when I visit the center. Wow! So many unique designs!! Very nice!! I would like to see larger versions! Wonderful!!!   Some of the textiles was borrowed by ArtReach St. Croix in Stillwater, Minnesota for an exhibit that started in May 2021 and ended the first week of July 2021.   Since we were not able to do a physical exhibit and opted for a hybrid exhibit model due to the pandemic, we were able to realize some cost savings. As such, we decided to acquire six large paintings by Minnesota artist Jackie Yang. The paintings are historically significant because it depicted the Hmong-Minnesotan's role in partnering with the United States during the Secret War of Laos in saving American lives. These paintings were on loan to the Center for Hmong Studies, but we were able to negotiate a reasonable price for the acquisition of them. ",,,,20000,,"Dr. Zha Blong Xiong, Dr. Yang Dao, Dr. Chia Youyee Vang, Dr. Kou Yang, Paul Herr, William Yang, William MacArthur, Marvin Suomi, Carol Byrne, George Latimar, Rev. Dr. Robert Holst",,"Center for Hmong Studies","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Center for Hmong Studies is seeking a $20,000 grant form the Hmong Cultural Grant program to acquire the Jason Schoonover Collection, to provide stipend for students to digitize and catalog the collection, and to organize a Hmong Textile exhibit to show the collection. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Lee Pao",Xiong,"Center for Hmong Studies",,,,,651-641-8870,xiong@csp.edu,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-hmong-studies," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031063,"Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement - Cultural Heritage Education and Youth Organizing",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We aim to provide youth and residents with cultural exploration opportunities that lead to a greater connection, sense of community, and purposeful identity. Measurable outcomes of the two elements of the cultural restoration project will include: 25 trained individuals in the IDI process who will then help guide community-wide intercultural education, restoration, and celebration through various projects as cohorts as they develop into communities of practice around certain issues and/or communities. 60 youth engaged in the program through the summer and into the fall Partnerships expanded with the Many Faces and Minnesota College for Arts and Design for youth programming and for project development with Cultural Heritage organizers Broadening our reach into community schools by the fall Hosting five cultural heritage experiences and celebrations over the course of the summer, and more events co-designed with the community through the school year. Bringing youth to places like the Minnesota History Museum, the African American Museum, the Walker Museum, and the Minnesota Institute of Arts, Hosting five visiting artists to share their craft and allow arts exploration by our youth Developing new partnerships with other arts-based nonprofits that would provide our youth with more opportunities and experiences Each youth participating in our program are able to use art to explore and celebrate their story and their heritage Hold at least one gallery of artwork created by youth at the end of the summer","In November, we hosted our first Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Training for staff and community members with the goal of collectively leaning into how we can shift a culture of stigmatization of black, brown, and marginalized communities to a culture of emphasizing the gifts and potential and histories in marginalized communities. This framework where the producers are the beneficiaries of change is key to our continued organizing. Specific immersion activities we convened highlighted cultural heritage included:Just Mercy Tour of Selma & Montgomery, October 2022 Ho?akata Ti, January 2023 Since September, we've engaged over 206 individuals and 3 groups in intercultural development inventory process, and 43 youth in different monthly or one-time programs. We are still building connections and birthing programs, including a videography element of storytelling and skill building. A weekly youth book club led by Kendrick Hall began in January 2023 and is addressing emotional intelligence. Our Triumphant Changemaker cohort has been hosting a monthly JUMP Remix arts-based mentoring program, where youth gather to explore their passions, find safe space for expressing themselves, and grow in confidence about who they are. We made progress developing relationships with Many Faces and AHHA, including having African American artist Donald Walker as reflection leader for the January Come Together event. And new partnership developments with The Zen Bin & HealMpls as well as the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery. During MLK weekend, we co-hosted an event featuring quilters from different cultural backgrounds, including Native American, African American, Hmong, and Scandinavian quilters. This event was connected to artist in residence Joseph Mallard. Our staff and youth are continuing in the ideation phase of this work, imaging how the goals and outcomes will continue to evolve into our timeline. ; With regard to part one of our project which focused on North Minneapolis, neighborhood-based capacity building, our efforts connected with 1504 children, youth, and adults. This involved listening to, amplifying, and celebrating BIPOC voices and stories; connecting community leaders and organizers with residents, and empowering children and youth to engage in discovery, expression, and community action. We engaged over 629 children and youth in cultural heritage programming. Of these, 94 in regular programming, 6 in an extensive internship, and 529 in one-time exposure events.This programming included accomplishments/successes such as:Hosted visiting artists and supporting camps for youth related to the arts of piano, voice, dance, videography, poetry, painting, and rap. These often included discussions about using one's gifts in these areas towards building community and justice. And youth having the opportunity to perform/share what they learned with an audience of parents, family, and friends.Took youth to the Minnesota African American Heritage Gallery and Museum.Youth using art to explore and celebrate their story and heritage. The art took the form of collages, videography, acting, writing, interviewing/community organizing.Our summer interns created a booklet and short video of stories featuring voices who live, work, or are otherwise invested in North Minneapolis. Beyond the self and group learning of the interns, the hope is their project helps counter all the negative messaging about North Minneapolis.Note: When creating our budget, we were hopeful about the potential of youth field trip exchange between North Minneapolis youth and a reservation, but the time and logistics of building a partnership with the reservation proved too challenging. We found a more cost-effective strategy to focus on the context of the community with things like youth camps and the Northside culture gallery.Hosted multiple cultural heritage experiences and celebrations-Two Art Gallery Exhibits with A Peace Of My Mind and Northside Culture - the first being a gallery kick-off opening night featuring performances of Northside artists and table conversations; and the second being the culmination of a community engagement process which highlighted the photos and stories of 62 community members around the question When have you found strength amidst struggle? Collaborating with VocalEssence and Northside faith communities of different denominations to host Sing Your Change Block Party, featuring multicultural youth performances and calls to action. Supporting Northside leaders to host 12 Beloved Community Cookouts, as places for community conversation, expression, and connection.I am JUMP (Just Understanding My Purpose) End of Summer BBQ featuring local black entrepreneurs and a black youth drumline and dance/drill team performance.Additionally, our monthly virtual convenings of Come Together for Racial Justice featured the lived experience and stories of 20 local leaders - providing a platform for black stories to be heard. This work was possible through developing partnerships with arts and/or neighborhood-based organizations for youth programming and project development. Partnerships included AHHA, Zen Bin, Northside Culture, A Peace of My Mind, L&K Academy, 4TY Proud, VocalEssence, Many Faces, and Sondra Samuels, President of Northside Achievement Zone, and Don Samuels, former City Council member. Note - while we mentioned MCAD in our application, that relationship didn't turn into North Minneapolis action during this grant period, but still has potential for the future. Part two of our project, the Beloved Community Cultural and Heritage Awareness, aimed to mitigate a 400+ year history that elevates whiteness and denigrates blackness and other BIPOC identities. Since the IDI involves a lot of costs that can be prohibitive, we adapted our tactics of cohort convenings to involve other tools including Asset-Based Community Development, Embodied Antiracism, and topical training such as cycle of oppression, world view, and racial identity development. This helped us accompany 18 communities of practice and 1083 Beloved Community participants with program, project, and relationship opportunities to grow cultural, racial, and heritage awareness and appreciationOrganized 18 communities of practice to engage in learning, exploration, and collective action, including several immersion experiences.Engaged 207 people directly in the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) process. Financially supported 3 new Qualified Administrators of the IDI, 1 of whom is a Spanish-speaking community leader. As there are very few spanish-speaking IDI QA's in the field, this new QA is expanding the reach of the tool to his primarily immigrant and Spanish speaking community.Designed a Be the Workworkbook that is still evolving to serve as a tool to help individuals and cohorts grow in their awareness and application.",,,"We used general operating funds to fund more staff time and activities.",75000,,"Jacqueline Beck - Board Chair Yordanos Kiflu-Martin - Vice Chair Craig Pederson - Secretary Keven Ambrus - Treasurer Paul Slack - Director Maren Hulden - Director Steve Delzer - Director Heather Anderson - Director Julia Beverly - Director; Jacqueline Beck - Board Chair Yordanos Kiflu-Martin - Vice Chair Heather Anderson - Secretary Keven Ambrus - Treasurer Paul Slack - Director Steve Delzer - Director Craig Pederson - Director Julia Beverly - Director",,"Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagment",,"The Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement works to organize and mobilize the faith community to affect positive systems change. Our intercultural work aims at communicating culture across racial divides. Through this project we will celebrate and honor creative cultural communication with youth through counter-storytelling, educating joint learning communities, and training cultural heritage organizers to educate and rejuvenate cultural identity in the community. ",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lonna,Field,,,,,,6123551273," l.field@clne-mn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/center-leadership-and-neighborhood-engagement-cultural-heritage-education-and-youth,,,,
10038394,"Central Minnesota Black Youth Network Cultural Heritage Series",2024,256058,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Definition of Success-Strengthened cultural connections, enriching experiences for Black youth and families, and positive development of artistic, communication, and leadership skills. Measurement-Surveys, testimonials, and quantitative data on skill development and community engagement.",,,17000,Unknown,241370,14687,"Steve Windfeldt (Chair), Bob Mahowald (Chair-Elect), Jasper Asplin (Treasurer), Heather Hoskins (Secretary), Peter Coborn, Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew Nikodym, Scott Palmer, Joy Plamann, Mike Schlough, Amber Schoenherr, Donna Scholer ",,"United Way of Central Minnesota",,"The Black Youth Network-supported by United Way of Central Minnesota-designed a Black Cultural Heritage series of events, activities and opportunities for Black youth and families in Central Minnesota to enhance cultural connections and strengthen positive identity development for Black youth in Central Minnesota. We've identified a variety of cultural connections and offerings to empower our communities to build identity and culture, along with expanding programming opportunities in Central Minnesota. Activities will happen between February 2024-May 2025. This will all lead to a culminating celebration that highlights the year's activities and events with a community-wide celebration showcasing the engagement, learning, empowerment and cultural heritage and share these beautiful stories with our community. The project involves collaboration with various organizations. The goal is to enhance cultural connections, strengthen positive identity development, and provide enriching experiences for Black youth in the region. Specific activities and intended impact: 1-Cultural Heritage Learning Sessions and Field Trips by Promise Neighborhood and D.Blake Center: Learning Sessions-Explore Black history in Minnesota, including historical sites and landmarks. Narrative Building-Share the Black Minnesotan narrative throughout history. Youth-Led Presentations-Engage youth in presenting at community events. Museum Visits-Visit museums and landmarks with historical significance. 2-Paramount Center for the Arts: Film Festival-Host a film festival honoring Black filmmakers and performers. One Community, One Book-Organize author talks and family-centered events. Arts Experience at PCA-Host a touring show highlighting Black Cultural Heritage 3-Afrofuturist Comic Book Workshop: Engage students in creating their visions of the future from an Afrofuturist perspective. Collaboration-Partner with artists, educators, and organizations for skill development. Cultural Relevance-Use participants' backgrounds creating visions for a better world. 4-Boys & Girls Club's Youth Arts Initiative: Art Experiences-Offer quality arts experiences in dance, visual arts, digital arts, and fashion/sewing. Cultural Celebrations-Integrate Black cultural heritage into programming during advocacy months. 5-SCSU Hip Hop Culture Making Lab: Creative Engagement-Involve participants in various aspects of hip hop culture. Knowledge of Self-Center activities around social justice, civic engagement, and positive identity. Mentorship-Provide mentorship from local experts and artists. 6-Cultural Majorette & Hip-Hop Dance Opportunities for advanced skill development Invite dancers from across the state to perform and provide workshops Host and participate in culturally-specific dance shows 7-COG Education Support Center-Cultural Athletics and Sports Empower youth to understand their cultural identity through athletic opportunities and culturally-adapted sports education, while also providing health and fitness. 8-GREAT Theatre ""The Story Project"" fosters positive Black identity through book-based plays, nurturing creativity, communication, and collaboration skills Expected Impact: Cultural Connection-Strengthen cultural connections and positive identity development. Enriching Experiences-Provide diverse and enriching experiences for Black youth and families. Community Engagement-Foster community-wide engagement, learning, and celebration. Skill Development-Develop artistic, communication, and leadership skills. Cultural Preservation-Preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Black and Brown communities in Minnesota. This project creates a comprehensive, impactful series of activities to empower Black youth, celebrate cultural heritage, and strengthen positive identity development specifically for Black youth in Central Minnesota. The collaboration with multiple organizations and the diverse range of activities contribute to a holistic and enriching experience for the intended audiences. ",,,2024-05-15,2025-07-31,,Ongoing,,,Stephen," Jones",,,,,," (320) 223-7988",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/central-minnesota-black-youth-network-cultural-heritage-series-1,,,,
10034117,"Central Minnesota Black Youth Network Cultural Heritage Series",2024,256058,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Definition of Success-Strengthened cultural connections, enriching experiences for Black youth and families, and positive development of artistic, communication, and leadership skills. Measurement-Surveys, testimonials, and quantitative data on skill development and community engagement.",,,,,,,"Steve Windfeldt (Chair), Bob Mahowald (Chair-Elect), Jasper Asplin (Treasurer), Heather Hoskins (Secretary), Peter Coborn, Jennifer Lawrence, Matthew Nikodym, Scott Palmer, Joy Plamann, Mike Schlough, Amber Schoenherr, Donna Scholer ",,"United Way of Central Minnesota - Partner for Student Success Black Youth Network",,"This project involves collaboration with various organizations to enhance cultural connections, strengthen positive identity development, and provide enriching experiences for Black youth and families in Central Minnesota. Specific activities include 1) cultural heritage learning sessions and field trips; 2) a film festival honoring Black filmmakers and performers; 3) a Afrofuturist comic book workshop; 4) Boys & Girls Club art initiatives; 5) a Hip-Hop culture lab; 6) a Hip-Hop dance show; 7) educational support to cultural athletics and sports; 8) theatre production. The project is supported by United Way of Central Minnesota and is designed to provide a Black Cultural Heritage series of events, activities, and opportunities.",,,2024-05-16,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Trombley,,,,,,"(320) 229-3512","atrombley@unitedwayhelps.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/central-minnesota-black-youth-network-cultural-heritage-series,,,,
33266,"Change and enhance the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) School Service Program (SSP) with additional program staffing and new interactive exhibits",2016,142500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. School teachers perceive new CDM interactive exhibits as well-designed and age-appropriate learning tools.2. School teachers strongly believe these new hand-on exhibits and curriculum help them meet the education goals they have set for their students.3. Average teacher evaluation scores on a series of nine questions remain high.4. Attendance/enrollment in the SSP, by walk guests and Museum members.5. The number of schools re-enrolling that have not participated for five years or more.6. The number of schools that attend one year, and then the next.7. Personal visits made by CDM education team members during teacher staff meetings at area schools.8. E-mails, e-newsletters and other correspondence sent to school superintendents, principals and teachers.","School teachers rated the design & age appropriateness of new interactive exhibits with an average score of 4.69School teachers rated the value of new exhibits as helpful in meeting education goals for their students with an average score of 4.52All teacher evaluation scores were rated with an average score of 4.52 or higherSchool program enrollment grew by 23% - an increase of 622 students, 79 teachers and 110 chaperones for a total of 811 more participants.Walk-in attendance grew by 955 people (7%) during the period September 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016 compared to the previous grant cycle of September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2015.Three (3) schools enrolled that have not participated for five years or more - Grand Rapids Murphy Elementary, Grand Rapids Southwest Elementary, and Grand Rapids YMCA Camp Wanago. Our local Murphy Elementary School enrolled for the very first time. They brought seven (7) different field trips.Thirty (30) schools re-enrolled their students during the 2015/2016 school year.CDM educators made seven school site visits & e-newsletters sent monthly.e-newsletters sent monthly.",,,,142500,,"BOARD MEMBERS AFFILIATION: Ray Nikkel, President President - North Compass Financial Jonathan Miner, Treasurer CEO - The Miner Group Vickie Rassmussen Wilcox, Secretary Teacher Jerome Miner - Director & Past President CEO - Cub Foods & Jerry Miner's Realty Jeffrey Borg - Director Director of Customer Experience - Cliqstudios.com Corinne Jacobson - Director Owner: Sawmill Inn Carole Erickson - Director Longtime Community Volunteer Laura Nikkel - Director Psychologist Pamela Miner - Director Broker/Commercial Real Estate Melanie Jacobson - Director Family Marketing",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota aims to strengthen its highly successful School Service Program by retaining a Program development coordinator, changing core interactive exhibits and creating new curriculum for pre-school and K - 5 students in ten northern Minnesota counties. ",,,2015-09-01,2016-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-326-1900,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/change-and-enhance-childrens-discovery-museum-cdm-school-service-program-ssp-additional-pro,,,,
36606,"Change and enhance the Children's Discovery Museum (CDM) School Service Program (SSP) with additional program staffing and new interactive exhibits II",2017,137750,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","1)    School teachers rate the design and age appropriateness of new interactive exhibits with an average score of 4.20 or higher (5 being the highest score and 1 being the lowest).2)    School teachers rate the value of new exhibits as helpful in meeting education goals for their students with an average score of 4.20 or higher.3)    All teacher evaluation scores on a series of four questions are rated with an average score of 4.10 or higher.4)    School program enrollment grows by 2 - 5% over the previous school year.5)    Walk-in attendance grows by 2 - 5% over the previous year.6)    Two-to-three new schools enroll for the very first time.7)    Twenty-to-thirty schools enroll their students for the second year in a row.8)    The membership roster grows by 20 - 30 households.9)    CDM educators make personal visits and presentations at 4 to 6 teacher staff meetings and multi-district workshops.10) E-mails and e-newsletters are sent to area school principals and teachers once-a-month.","The average rating score from parents, grandparents, and chaperones was 4.50.School Service Program enrollment grew by 26% over the previous academic year. An additional 961 participants - 787 students, 117 schoolteachers & 57 chaperones.Walk-in attendance grew by 16% - 1,364 more participants.Three schools enrolled for the very first time: South Ridge Elementary in Culver/Pine County, Bay View Elementary in Duluth/St. Louis County and Explorations Home Group in Grand Rapids/Itasca County.46 schools enrolled their students for a second year in a rowThe membership roster grew by 84 new household, grandparent and extended family annual memberships. Current memberships now stand at 419.CDM educators made personal visits at 4 grade-level meetings and multi-district workshops.",,,,,,,3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota will strengthen its acclaimed school service program by: (1) continued leadership of a new Program Director retained on January 1, 2016 (2) creating a new (Minnesota built) core interactive exhibit; (3) developing new curriculum for pre-school through 3rd grade students in ten northern Minnesota counties. ",,,2016-09-01,2017-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",Minnesota,55744,218-326-1900,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/change-and-enhance-childrens-discovery-museum-cdm-school-service-program-ssp-additional-p-0,,,,
10009902,"Chaz Wagner Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","To educate public on Ojibwe Language and Culture in northern Minnesota through audio/video podcast and videography. ","I’ve created and uploaded audio podcast to YouTube, Facebook, and Apple Podcast, and worked on video and audio pieces. In addition to the podcasts - with the equipment I purchased - I created language-based posters/pictures/maps all in our traditional Ojibwe Language. Also with this equipment, I was able to create a couple of different versions of the AT logo. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,NA,,"Chaz Wagner",Individual,"Ojibwe podcast broadcast via youtube, Itunes, Spotify, Facebook, etc. The Ojibwe Podcast would include oral interviews with local elders, community experts, activists, and Anishinaabe peoples of Minnesota. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chaz,Wagner,,,,,,218-780-3755,Chaz706@yahoo.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chaz-wagner-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
2005,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council Partnership",2011,125000,"LAWS OF MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b), Councils of Color","(b) Councils of Color. [...] $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino people. These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's work with the Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC) has focused on conveying the contributions of Minnesota's Latino community to the arts, culture, and economy of our state through three related video programs:1. Absent Narratives: St. Paul's West Side2. Latino Arts: A Community Vision3. Latinos, Business and the Arts","Learn more about the Humanities Center's partnership with CLAC.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chicano-latino-affairs-council-partnership,,,,
2005,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council Partnership",2010,125000,"LAWS OF MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b), Councils of Color","(b) Councils of Color. [...] $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Affairs of Chicano/Latino people. These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's work with the Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC) has focused on conveying the contributions of Minnesota's Latino community to the arts, culture, and economy of our state through three related video programs:1. Absent Narratives: St. Paul's West Side2. Latino Arts: A Community Vision3. Latinos, Business and the Arts","Learn more about the Humanities Center's partnership with CLAC.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/chicano-latino-affairs-council-partnership,,,,
10013348,"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota",2020,256000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","As a result of this project, CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as a valuable resource to promote Minnesota Arts, Culture, and Heritage learning through: The addition of dynamic new exhibits and exhibit experiences to the Museum’s indoor and outdoor facility – enhanced to maximize visitor and staff safety and health during a pandemic. Robust evaluation plans developed and processes in place to document visitor engagement and impact across all Museum departments.   In addition, MORE MINNESOTANS WILL BENEFIT when current and new visitors from across our region participate at CMSM in new and deeper ACH learning experiences, with: Diverse audience engagement, increased memberships/admissions over the course of the project period, and enhanced regional participation. 90% of visitors engaged in Museum evaluation processes indicating positive engagement/learning outcomes associated with CMSM learning experiences. ","NEW EXHIBITS/COMPONENTS: Dakota Seasons – An interactive Dakota language exhibit showcasing the seasons of the year. Butterfly House – An immersive outdoor pollinator exhibit focusing on monarch butterflies and host/nectar plants that support them. H2GO Outdoor Water Gallery – Children turn an Archimedes screw to lift water in this hands-on STEM learning experience. Lights, Camera, Action! A touchless, interactive light display enhances dramatic play in the Lauri Kuch Theater. Nature’s Harvest – A rotating Ag and Nature Labe exhibit that introduces children to the bounty of nature and Minnesota-based natural foods. Smaller scale exhibit enhancements took place in loft, Play Porch, Tree of Forts, Farmyard and Back 40.   EVALUATION: A Visitor Survey was conducted by an independent Evaluation Consultant in May/June. 554 Museum Members and 220 non-Members shared feedback related to their Museum experiences. Survey highlights: 94% indicated high levels of satisfaction. High marks were given for the Museum’s knowledgeable, friendly and courteous staff; fun and playful atmosphere; educational content of programming and exhibits; cleanliness The Power of Play was reinforced as a key element as to why families choose to participate at the Museum, with the majority noting they come to the Museum for their child to learn through play (97%); to promote the positive development of child (96%); to ignite child’s curiosity (95%).   The Consultant also conducted a survey that was distributed to CMSM Community Partners – child/family service organizations that serve families that experience disparities/inequities. 16 partners responded to the survey and indicated similar high marks (to learn through play – 97%; to promote positive development - 97%; to ignite curiosity - 92%) when it comes to why families their organization serves choose to participate at the Museum. ",,,,256000,,"Heather Carlson, Ann Hendricks, Barb Kaus, Kim Kleven, Tom Koch, Mark Monson, Trevor Park, Sarah Richards, Sue Schwickert, Paul Shneider, Christie Skilbred, Parker Skophammer, Jerhod Smithback, Liz Ulman, Chastity Valvick, Shane Van Engen, Heather VonBank, Christi Wilking",1.3,"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will build upon a strong foundation of Minnesota Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) learning experiences made possible with prior MN Legacy funding support to: Establish new exhibits to enhance ACH learning at the Museum. Expand existing exhibits with additions designed to enrich ACH learning experiences. Enhance exhibits and Museum floor space so that social distancing and visitor safety can be instituted while minimizing the impact on play and ACH learning experience. Develop and implement evaluation plans to assess engagement and measure outcomes associated with CMSM exhibit and visitor experiences. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Louise,Dickmeyer,"Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota","224 Lamm Street",Mankato,MN,56001,507-344-9104,louise.dickmeyer@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-southern-minnesota,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019436,"Children's Discovery Museum",2020,158000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","(3) $625,000 each year is for grants to other children's museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. "," School program attendance will be measured Community group attendance will be measured Membership attendance will be measured Number of purchased memberships will be noted Scores on School & Community Field Trip Evaluations will be 4.0 or higher Scores on Membership Evaluations will be 4.0 or higher We are expecting new community groups as well as public/private school field trips to the museum. Classrooms are the window on society, and by providing a means for everyone to visit, we are reaching out to young Minnesotans of all the economic levels, social classes, & ethnic origins. The programs and informal education we provide will expand the experiences of hundreds of children. We believe that by inspiring more community members to join in conversations about the museum and its future, we will create a place that is responsive to the needs of the community. Through their different spheres of influence, we will have more advocates for the museum who will help to promote it in the community and beyond. "," School Program attendance - 115 students from 2 counties (prior to pandemic) Community group attendance - not measured due to pandemic Number Attendance - 10,372 visitors since April of 2021 Number of purchased Memberships - increased from 47 members in spring of 2021 to 190 in September of 2021 Scores on School and Community Field Trip Evaluations will be 4.0 or higher - not evaluated due to pandemic Scores on Membership Evaluations will be 4.0 or higher. - we conducted a survey through Blue Scarf Consulting asking for feedback on Interactivity, post visit, museum hours, memberships. Below is a summary of those results. ",,,,158000,,"Ray Nikkel, Jon Miner, Melanie Jacobson, Vicki Rasmussen-Wilcox, Sara Gabriel, Katie Ryan, Jeff Borg",,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","As an established Children's Museum, it is time to re-evaluate our policies, programs, displays, & activities. There will be financial support (scholarships) for classroom/community field trips and bussing which will allow children of all abilities and ethnicities to have a museum experience. Data and suggestions collected from the teachers or adult chaperones will be shared with the Grant Committee and Advisory Board for their work. Member families will be given the opportunity to share their options & suggestions through a new survey that can be completed near the expiration date of their annual membership. In addition, we will allocate a portion of the funding to new exhibits that will be determined by staff, consultants, & the community Advisory Board. ",,,2020-01-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janie,Heitz,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 Pokegama Avenue South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,218-326-1900,Janie.heitz@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-discovery-museum,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10019457,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota",2022,150000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 (c) ","$925,000 the first year and $925,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Of this amount: (1) $375,000 the first year and $375,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage; and (2) $550,000 each year is for grants to other children's museums to be distributed through a competitive grant process for program development. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established mechanisms.","As a result of this project, CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as a valuable resource to promote MN Arts and Cultural Heritage learning through: The addition of dynamic new exhibits and exhibit enhancements. ? In addition, MORE MINNESOTANS OF DIVERSE GEOGRAPHIES, AGES, ABILITIES, AND INCOMES WILL BENEFIT: New and enhanced exhibit experiences will attract diverse audiences from across Minnesota to participate in ACH learning opportunities at the Museum at pre-pandemic levels 90% of visitors engaged in evaluation processes associated with exhibit experiences will indicate positive ","In progress ",,,,,,,1.2,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will build upon its strong foundation of Minnesota Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) learning experiences made possible with previous Minnesota Legacy funding support to: Establish new exhibits designed to enhance ACH learning at the Museum. Expand existing exhibits with new additions designed to broaden ACH learning. Evaluate visitor engagement and learning outcomes associated with ACH exhibit experiences. ",,,2022-01-11,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Louise,Dickmeyer,CMSM,,,,,507-344-9104,louise.dickmeyer@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-southern-minnesota-0,,,,
10038468,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Legacy Grant 2024-25",2024,220000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Educate youth through the power of play; create a new exhibit introducing and celebrating multi-cultural groups via food; provide art programs for children of all ages and abilities using adaptive art tools & sensory items; enhance an existing exhibit that will focus on accessibility for all especially our youngest learners and their caregivers; expand the ability to offer play outdoors all year round to encourage physical movement, free-flowing discovery, and active exploration of natural materials; remove barriers to participation through Gateway to Play Membership provided at no cost to families.",,,55453,"Earned revenue, donations, other grants",220000,,"Christi Wilking (Chair), Parker Skophammer (Vice Chair), Tara Torseth (Treasurer), Heather Von Bank, PhD (Secretary), Shane Van Engen (At-Large), Heather Carlson, D.O, Linda Leiding, Gwen Westerman, PhD., Sheri Sander-Silva, Rick Halbur, Mohamed Ibrahim, DQ Spencer, Ph.D, Sue Schwickert, Jerhod Smithback, Chastity Valvick, Katie Heintz, Mollie Meyer, Trevor Park, Paul Shneider",,"Childrens Museum of Southern Minneosota",,"This grant will expand on CMSM's eight-year history of developing innovative new exhibits allowing children to learn through the power play. Existing exhibits will be enhanced as well. CMSM will continue to serve diverse communities and families facing barriers through its Gateway to Play Membership program. CMSM presently supports 925 families, which is (32%), of the total 2881 members (family demographics: Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, or families of two or more races. CMSM will also continue to offer programs celebrating cultural diversity as described below. The CMSM 2023-2025 Legacy Grant outcomes: -educate youth through the power of play -create a new exhibit introducing and celebrating multi-cultural groups via food -provide art programs for children of all ages and abilities using adaptive art tools & sensory items -enhance an existing exhibit that will focus on accessibility for all especially our youngest learners and their caregivers -expand the ability to offer play outdoors all year round to encourage physical movement, free-flowing discovery, and active exploration of natural materials. -remove barriers to participation through Gateway to Play Membership provided at no cost to families NEW EXHIBITS Cultural Play Food. Supports Youth Education, New Exhibit, Outreach to Underserved & Diverse Communities, Programming that Celebrates Diversity Something for Everyone - Infant & Toddler manipulatives, Interactive, Magnetic Flower experience. Supports Youth Education, New Exhibit, Outreach to Underserved & Diverse Communities, Programming that Celebrates Diversity Something for Everyone - Adaptive Art Tools - Sensory Items. Supports Youth Education, New Exhibit, Outreach to Underserved & Diverse Communities, Programming that Celebrates Diversity Loose Parts Play Hub. Supports Youth Education, New Exhibit, Outreach to Underserved & Diverse Communities Nature Based Play Scape: Water Flow Wall, Snow Kitchen, Music Garden and Expanded Sandbox. Supports Youth Education, New Exhibit, Outreach to Underserved & Diverse Communities, Programming that Celebrates Diversity Explorers Lab Expansion - Supports Youth Education, Outreach to Underserved & Diverse Communities Project Specific Activities Cultural Play Food Experience: Working with community partners, we will feature handmade food items to engage children and families and interact with food they see on their tables. (Addition to our Grow it Gallery.) Something for Everyone - Infant & Toddler manipulatives, Interactive, Magnetic Flower experience - Manipulative materials that allow children to explore an idea in an active, hands-on approach. These will be blocks, puzzles, and specific infant toys. New Exhibit Feature: Flower Garden Adventure in the Infant Toddler Porch. Children will use magnetic pieces to assemble and complete a beautiful flowerbed, fostering a hands-on and creative exploration of gardening and nature. Adaptive Art Tools Adaptive tools will broaden art opportunities for children of varying abilities. Tools will provide the opportunity to engage in stamping, drawing, and printing for example. Loose Parts Play Hub The grant will provide for the purchase of more materials to expand this pilot experience including: Wool People Story Props, Handcrafted Wooden Loose Parts Collection, Table Towers, Spools Pack, Experimental Seesaw, Flowers and Vegetable Play Stones, Pump Works, Wooden Arch Set, Korxx Building Forms Color Mix, Wooden Tubes, Wooden Stacking Cones, Mini Wooden Bowls, Toddler Table Towers, Natural Sorting Stones, Transparent Rainbow Pebbles, Magnet Wall Wooden Gears, and Count & Thread Stones. Loose parts play stimulates creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills as children imagine, design, and build using the available materials. Nature Based Play Scape: With a goal of year-round play, provide new outdoor experiences to encourage physical movement, free-flowing discovery, and active exploration of natural materials. Project specifics include: New Snow Kitchen Set. Expand decking footprint of the popular Mud/Snow Kitchen area to provide more space for an enriched outdoor experience. New and expanded sandbox built with a sunshade to accommodate more sand play. Water Flow Wall will expand the water play experience outside. We will create accessible paths throughout H2Go that will allow for easier movement throughout that experience. Music Garden. Two new musical instruments will expand the offerings in the Courtyard Music Garden. ENHANCEMENTS TO EXHIBIT GALLERY New Lactation Pod Lactation pod is a prefabricated, portable structure designed for nursing mothers to breastfeed or pump breastmilk in a private space, ensuring a supportive and inclusive space for their needs. Two New Tot Spots Small, cushioned enclosures to create safe and engaging play spaces specifically tailored for infants and toddlers. These areas provide a secure environment to play and explore while their guardians and siblings enjoy nearby activities. Explorers Lab Expansion Three Flex Carts offer STEM-based learning experiences to engage and interact with various learning concepts. ",,,2024-03-04,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Louise," Dickmeyer",,,,,," (507) 344-9104",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-southern-minnesota-legacy-grant-2024-25-1,,,,
10038471,"Children's Discovery Museum Access, Programs, and Exhibits Grant",2024,127581,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibit components and outreach to underserved communities.",,,174599,Unknown,107581,20000,"Raymond Nikkel (President), Jonathan Miner (Vice President), Katie Ryan (Treasurer), Vickie Rassmussen-Wilcox (Secretary), Melanie Jacobson, Sara Gabriel, Jeffery Borg",,"Children's Discovery Museum",,"Judy Garland Children's Museum is one 501c3 non-profit executing two missions: Judy Garland Museum and Children's Discovery Museum. The Judy Garland Museum's mission is to share the life and legacy of Judy Garland through educational exhibits, publications, and special events. We provide self and guided tours of our gallery, her Childhood home, and special collections space to individuals, groups, and bus tour groups. The Children's Discovery Museum's mission is to enrich the lives of Northern Minnesota children through learning experiences that are fun, educational, and hands-on, sparking the joy of discovery through the exploration of science, arts, and humanities. Our goal over the next 3-5 years is to create a cohesive museum experience that a multi-generation of visitors will enjoy. In 2022 and 2023 we served 44,764 people coming from all 50 states and 9 counties. We are respectfully requesting $240,000 to provide admission scholarships, transportation stipends, educational programs, and new exhibitions with the following breakdown: 1. Youth education and programming that celebrates cultural diversity. We allocate $50,000 in grant funds to support wages for the implementation, execution, and evaluation of this grant. We request $2,000 for program supplies so patrons have new, fun reasons to attend. The staff needed to execute this grant include: -Executive Director -Program Director -Museum Curator -Visitor Service Representatives -Play Agent -Janitorial Engineer Other than supporting our membership and field trip programs, visitors can enjoy regularly scheduled teacher-led programs led by our Program Director. She also facilitates Sensory-friendly Play times for children that are sensory sensitive and has built a relationship with Autism Society of Minnesota to help implement this program. The leadership team will continue to build collaborative relationships with people and groups from a variety of cultures so we can begin to educate ourselves on delivering a more culturally inclusive museum. To start, we have laid the foundation to offer programs with School District ISD 318's Anishinaabe Gikinoo'amaadiwin Program to come 12 times in 2024 to teach the Ojibwe 7 Grandfather Teachings they developed for the district and includes an Indigenous People Day Celebration. This opportunity will bring their programming to an early education audience which is not currently being done in our community. 2. New exhibits We allocate $127,400 to create new exhibits: -$80,000 - In collaboration with ISD 318's Anishinaabe Gikinoo'amaadiwin Coordinator we will create an Ojibwe housing structure that includes seasonal components and a night sky with northern lights to complement their 7 Grandfather Teachings program. Together, we will raise an additional $19,999 to complete this $99,999 exhibit. -$30,000 - In 2022, Superior Choice Credit Union contributed $45,000 to help us buy a 0.6-acre lot next to the museum. They became a long-term partner, and we will design and build a kid-sized bank. They will provide financial literacy programming to complement the space and include currency from around the world. We have secured $20,000 to complete this $60,000 exhibit. -$10,000 - A frequent comment about our museum is people do not understand the connection between the two museums. By adding intentional connections to the playful Wizard of Oz theme, we can change that perception and create cohesion. We will re-design our Rivertown exhibit to create There's No Place Like HOMETOWN so visitors recognize this miniature interpretation of our town, while also connect the theme to the world-renowned Wizard of Oz, which is highlighted throughout the Judy Garland Museum and resonates with people from around the world. -$7,400 - In order to make room for the Ojibwe housing structure, we will need to relocate an existing exhibit and add a few new interactives to existing spaces that will includes new STEM opportunities and finalize a water table update. 3. Outreach to underserved and diverse communities We allocate $52,600 in grant funds for admission scholarships and transportation stipends to underserved and culturally diverse families and students. -$25,000 in free memberships serving 200 families. -$17,600 field trip scholarships serving 2200 students. -$10,000 to be used for transportation stipends based on miles traveled for field trips. Due to our region's large rural geography, transportation is a primary barrier; these funds will break down this barrier so visitors in underserved communities can gain access to our fun, hands-on, educational, cultural experience that promotes learning through play and exploration. 4. Evaluation We allocate $8000 in grant funds for evaluation of these efforts through a hired consultant. ",,,2024-03-12,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Janie," Heitz",,,,,," (218) 326-1900",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Koochiching",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-discovery-museum-access-programs-and-exhibits-grant-1,,,,
10034010,"Children's Discovery Museum Access, Programs, and Exhibits Grant",2024,127581,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibit components and outreach to underserved communities.",,,174599,"MN Dept of Education (MDE), Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Lake Country Power, Superior Choice Credit Union, Enbridge, Lake Country Power Round Up, MN Energy Resources Grant, Grand Rapids State Bank, Ojibwe Tribal Support",,,"Raymond Nikkel (President), Jonathan Miner (Vice President), Katie Ryan (Treasurer), Vickie Rassmussen-Wilcox (Secretary), Melanie Jacobson, Sara Gabriel, Jeffery Borg",,"Judy Garland Children's Museum",,"This project will support new exhibit components and enhancements, provide admissions and transportation to underserved and diverse communities, and teacher-led programs for children that are sensory sensitive, in relationship with Autism Society of Minnesota.",,,2024-03-12,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janie,Heitz,,,,,,"(218) 208-9512",janie.heitz@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Koochiching",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-discovery-museum-access-programs-and-exhibits-grant,,,,
10034013,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota Legacy Grant 2024-25",2024,220000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Educate youth through the power of play; create a new exhibit introducing and celebrating multi-cultural groups via food; provide art programs for children of all ages and abilities using adaptive art tools & sensory items; enhance an existing exhibit that will focus on accessibility for all especially our youngest learners and their caregivers; expand the ability to offer play outdoors all year round to encourage physical movement, free-flowing discovery, and active exploration of natural materials; remove barriers to participation through Gateway to Play Membership provided at no cost to families.",,,,,,,"Christi Wilking (Chair), Parker Skophammer (Vice Chair), Tara Torseth (Treasurer), Heather Von Bank, PhD (Secretary), Shane Van Engen (At-Large), Heather Carlson, D.O, Linda Leiding, Gwen Westerman, PhD., Sheri Sander-Silva, Rick Halbur, Mohamed Ibrahim, DQ Spencer, Ph.D, Sue Schwickert, Jerhod Smithback, Chastity Valvick, Katie Heintz, Mollie Meyer, Trevor Park, Paul Shneider",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota",,"This project includes new exhibit components and enhancements to help educate youth through the power of play, and provide art programs for children of all ages and abilities using adaptive art tools and sensory.",,,2024-03-04,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Heather,Ungerer,,,,,,"(507) 344-9108","heather.ungerer@cmsouthernmn.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-southern-minnesota-legacy-grant-2024-25,,,,
2010,"Civics Education Grants",2011,250000,"LAWS OF MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (c), Civics Education","(c) Civics Education. $250,000 in 2010 and $250,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for grants to Kids Voting Minnesota, Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.",,,,,,,,,,"Kids Voting Minnesota, Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kathleen,Michaelson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/civics-education-grants,,,,
2010,"Civics Education Grants",2010,250000,"LAWS OF MINNESOTA for 2009 Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (c), Civics Education","(c) Civics Education. $250,000 in 2010 and $250,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for grants to Kids Voting Minnesota, Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.",,,,,,,,,,"Kids Voting Minnesota, Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kathleen,Michaelson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/civics-education-grants,,,,
18495,"Civic Education for Latino Youth",2013,15000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","Develop relevant and engaging Civics Education curriculum, topics, and workshops to be integrated into our Latino youth leadership programs.Latino youth will increase understanding of policy-making procedures and develop leadership skills through integration of civics initiatives, topics, and workshops into CLUES' youth leadership programs.Develop partnerships with community organizations able to offer volunteer and internship opportunities for students that will allow the students to gain relevant experience and give back to their communities.","CLUES met and/or exceeded the proposed outcome objectives as measured by the following results: • The Youth in Action (YA!) program has created a dynamic, culturally relevant, and engaging civic engagement curriculum, which teaches our Latino youth the importance and benefits of being active, contributing citizens within their community. • 91 percent of students surveyed agreed that civics education and engagement curriculum were engaging and relevant to their daily lives and concerns. • 50 Latino youth participated in civics education and engagement pilot classes and activities. o 98% of the 2013-2014 youth have participated in the civic engagement workshops. o Average monthly workshop attendance is approximately 80%, with increased attendance each month. • 78 percent of students surveyed mid-way through the year indicated that they increased their understanding of government systems and policy making procedures. • 91 percent of students surveyed indicated that they feel more confident and competent to express their perspectives and influence laws and policies that are important to them than they did at the beginning of the year. • Youth in Action (YA!) has cultivated 8 strong partnerships, including: St. Paul Public Schools, MN Historical Society, Metropolitan State University (Institute for Community Engagement and Scholarship), Heartland Democracy, Sprockets, Free the Children Project, The Humanities Center, and Hamline University. • Over half of the students engaged in service learning: o 34 students participated in a group service learning activity writing letters and assembling packages to send to U.S. troops abroad in war torn countries. o 11 students and 5 mentors volunteered with CLUES’ Toys for Tots distribution event. o 41% percent of students surveyed did volunteer work outside of the YA! Program.",,,,12946,2054,"Chairperson - John Pacheco, Director, U.S. Bancorp Foundation, U.S. Bank; Vice-Chairperson - Frank Fernandez, President, Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Plus of Minnesota; Treasurer - Thierry Ibri, Vice-President, Marketing – Big G Division, General Mills; Secretary - Inell Rosario, M.D., Midwest Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists; Lenys Alcoreza, Vice-President - National Sales and Marketing, United Health Group; Mary Jo Avendaño, Children’s Mental Health Division, State Program Administrator Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Human Services; Melissa Franzen, Community Relations Process Owner, Target Corporation and District 49 Senator, Minnesota Senate; Father Kevin McDonough, Pastor, Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church/Capellán; Sagrado; Jeffrey Savage, Vice President and Controller, Xcel Energy; Mario de la Torre Borja, Business Development Manager, Latin America Region, 3M; Alan Willits, President, Cargill Corn Milling – North America",.25,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This mini-grant supported curriculum development and activities to build a new civics education program for Latino youth. CLUES integrated this civics education curriculum across the existing Youth in Action (YA!) program. ",,,2013-02-01,2014-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Yvonne,Lerew,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","797 E. 7th Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,(651)379-4212,development@clues.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/civic-education-latino-youth,,,,
10031127,"Civic Education for Civic Life",2023,66850,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (e)","2022-2023 Civics Education Legacy Grant Years 1 and 2","1) New resources will be developed, piloted, reviewed, revised and made avaiable on the redesigned Super Civics page of teachingcivics.org website, Resources include 10 new lessons on elections, 4 new mini mock trials, children's literature recommendations that include complimentary activities that support reading skills and civics learning. 2) Through participation in professional development, teachers will be better prepared to teach civics, and community leaders and volunteers will learn about ways to participate in local civic education efforts. 3) Communities will value the importance of great civics education for their young people.",,,,NA,7422,,"Jennifer Bloom Debra Berghoff Mary Jo McGuire Jeff McGuire Debra Noll",,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Supporting the civic development of young people by connection to relevant content knowledge and engagement skills through new civic education resources is the focus of ""Civic Education for Civic Life."" By learning about the United States and Minnesota Constitutions, principles of democracy, structures of government, rights, politics, elections, and citizenship, students will be prepared to carry on Minnesota's enviable civic tradition of being a national leader in informed civic participation.",,,2023-11-30,2024-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,?,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/civic-education-civic-life,,,,
10031109,"CLUES and Community on Lake Street",2022,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcome 1: 300 community members will be involved in early envisioning for the CLUES Latino Cultural Heritage Center. Outcome 2: 800 community members will participate in planning or creation community-engaged public art in 2022. Outcome 3: 900 community members will participate in planning or creation community-engaged public art in 2023. Outcome 4: 200,000 Minnesota residents will be reached through public art, public festivities, and media coverage celebrating Minnesota's Latino cultural heritage on Lake Street. Outcome 5: 75% or more of surveyed community members and artists report increased arts participation, cultural pride and/or understanding, and community involvement.","Outcome 1: As discussed with our program officer, our board of directors paused on specific plans and fundraising for the CLUES building on Lake Street after failing to procure legislative appropriations in 2022. As of May 2023, we are thrilled to announce that CLUES has received a legislative appropriation for funding that has again made the Center a reality. In the coming months we will be working with our board to move this forward. Outcome 2: While we were only open for part of the year, we did achieve our objectives, reaching over 3,000 people through our work in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Our first project for Hispanic Heritage Month was 'La Cultura Cura' (culture heals you) showcasing the making of a temporary mural by artist Pablo Herandez, the display of a 20' pentaptych mural by Jimmy Longoria. Local artist Flor Soto taught how to make traditional alter cempas'chil paper flowers, while others made mini murals on canvases. Our Festival de Las Calaveras/Festival of Skulls, promoted the multiple voices and celebrated the diversity of the Minnesota Latinx artistic community. Local artist showcased their own take on the traditional visual arts, music, and spoken word poetry, including the intricate painted calaveras (skull) designs on performers, papel picado (elaborate paper cuts), flores de papel (paper flowers), and calaveritas de papel (paper skulls). Our Day of the Dead celebrations have become a tradition. Centered at Midtown Global Market, CLUES had multiple artists working for 2 months on-site to create alebrijes (fantastical paper mache creature), where the public could watch the completion of the project. Artist Flor Soto created a giant Frida Kahlo pinata. Visitors to the Market were taught by local Latinx artists to make traditional Mexican paper flowers, mini barriletes (kites) traditional in Guatemala, and calaveras, common across many Latino cultures. The kite making was particularly popular; in Guatemala, it was once believed that the kites could carry messages to the dead, but now they are often used to send messages of hope. In the St. Paul Gallery, artists transformed the CLUES Art Gallery into a healing and celebratory space in honor of Dia de Los Muertos. This interactive exhibit invited the community to add a photo, creative writing piece, or an ofrenda to the gallery. Artist Maria Linsday had her first solo show in November 2022, with Vida es De Colores (Life is Colorful), a retrospective of the artist's life in Colombia. Next, in the Gallery was Writing with the Body, a unique exhibition, as it invited in not only emerging artists, but also an emerging curator, presenting for the time. A group of emerging artists attended a workshop with the Latino hiking organization, Huellas Latinas, and explored Minnesota with the theme of 'Home' and their personal connection to the landscape. Outcome 3: CLUES is only half-way through the year, but we have already burst onto the scene, exploring themes of revitalization, concepts of home, and how we can take root and make the best of the opportunity to grow where we are planted. We opened with Creadoras Sanando, an exhibition created for International Women's Day for those who are marginalized as a result of their gender. A series of artist talks and workshops for Women's History Month taught community members linocuts, native plants, a talk about poetry and loving our bodies, artistry in photographs/connection to our matriarchs, self-portraits in watercolor, honoring our grandmothers through embroidery (basic techniques), and the history of muralism in the Twin Cities/artist check-in. We just concluded our Primavera Festival- a celebration of Spring on Lake Street. We held workshops for participants, a small parade, and music all day long. Gustavo Boada had been building an alebrije that was mounted on a bicycle in our St. Paul gallery for several weeks prior to the festival, where visitors could see the construction day by day. The final product was unveiled for the festival. Pablo Helm-Hernandez also made an alebrije for the parade. Artists taught visitors about mosaics, and Columbian Silleteros (traditional floral display) and visitors could make their own mosaics or paper flowers to add to a community-created sculpture. Cadex Herrera's Mayan animals soap sculptures and his demonstrations were some of the highlights of Primavera. We also had two dance groups: Mexica Yolotl, and Colombian Folklore, a truly intergenerational group, with toddlers, elders, and all ages in between, addition music provided by Ice Climber and DJ Queen Duin. Outcome 4: Our website reaches 21,000 per month and Facebook reaches 91,000 per month. MPR covered events throughout the year, helping us reach a wider audience. Outcome 5: Community members and artists surveyed report overwhelmingly positive feedback. The main 'negative' feedback we receive is that there aren't enough events!; Over the course of the two years of funding we have showcased in our St. Paul gallery and on the streets of Minneapolis. All of our work has been free and available to the public, with bilingual staff and marketing, and aimed at a multi-generational audience. We have worked with over 80 artists and have seen increasing media coverage of events in the past year. Attendance of events has risen sharply, and our audience has been increasingly engaged. There have been few changes since the interim report. As we reported then, our projects have included: -La Cultura Cura(culture heals you) for Hispanic Heritage Month 2022, showcasing the works of Pablo Herandez, Jimmy Longoria, and Flor Soto. -Our Festival de Las Calaveras/Festival of Skulls, in October 2022, promoted the multiple voices and celebrated the diversity of the Minnesota Latinx artistic community. - Our Day of the Dead/Dia de Los Muertos events featured workshops at the Midtown Global Market and a healing space at CLUES St. Paul, and featured artists including Gustavo Boada, Javier Reyes, Marina Castillo, and Carolyna Desoto. - Subsequent Gallery shows included Artist Maria Linsday's first solo show in November 2022, with Vida es De Colores (Life is Colorful), a retrospective of the artist's life in Colombia. Next, in the Gallery was Writing with the Body, a unique exhibition, as it invited in not only emerging artists, but also an emerging curator, presenting for the time. A group of emerging artists attended a workshop with the Latino hiking organization, Huellas Latinas, and explored Minnesota with the theme of Homeand their personal connection to the landscape. In 2023, our large spring event Primavera, was a huge success. This was our first event on the future site of Minneapolis CLUES building (now just an open lot) and we started with a traditional blessing of the space, which was well-received. The event explored themes of revitalization, concepts of home, and how we can take root and make the best of the opportunity to grow where we are planted. We held workshops for participants, a small parade, and music all day long. Creadoras Sanando, an exhibition created for International Women's Day for those who are marginalized as a result of their gender, featuring Lucero Paniagua Ortu'o, Constanza Carballo, gender, featuring Lucero Paniagua Ortu'o, Constanza Carballo, Maruch Santiz Gomez, Claudia Valentino, and Isolda Nu'ez Portillo. A series of artist talks and workshops for Women's History Month taught community members linocuts, native plants, a talk about poetry and loving our bodies, artistry in photographs/connection to our matriarchs, self-portraits in watercolor, honoring our grandmothers through embroidery (basic techniques), and the history of muralism in the Twin Cities/artist check-in. Our two Gallery shows, La Belleza de Las Palabras / The Beauty of Words and Sunday Walks Through a Child's Eyes, both included a special focus on family. The first was a solo show for Afro-Latina artist and author Pamela Mercado-Michelli, introducing her book, and included a reading nook for children, available for the duration of show. The second featured art by children, who had been learning about nature for a number of months through walking and observing. This was curated by two apprentice curators. Our only complaintfrom surveys is that we do not do enough events! Our audience has eagerly stayed with us, watching Facebook live how-tos, and virtual tours throughout COVID, and now that they can join again in person, response has been overwhelming. We are seeing a level of engagement from both artists and audiences that we have never seen before, and we are seeing new audiences from both within and outside of the Latinx community. As discussed with our program officer, our board of directors paused on specific plans and fundraising for the CLUES building on Lake Street after failing to procure legislative appropriations in 2022. Initial funding was received in May 2023, but under the guidance of our board of directors, we have been moving slowly and strategizing for building community momentum amid the realities of a capital campaign. CLUES was a part of the first Latino Days at the Minnesota State Fair this year, talking to people about their vision for Lake Street. Many spoke of their hope for an arts space. We have received additional funding from other sources for work on Lake Street community and have been ramping up those efforts in fall-winter 2023-2024. We were also fortunate to be awarded Legislative funding for our arts and culture programing.",,,"CLUES has received additional funding from the City of Minneapolis $20,000.00, The National Endowment for the Arts $30,000.00, and Individual Contributors $2,219.00. Legacy Funding Legislative Appropriations, Administration $26,550.54",150000,,"Virginia Arthur, Hazzen Mu'oz, Manuel San Miguel, Ana Carolina Queiroz, David Garcia, Erick Garcia Luna, Marco Antonio Ortiz, Angelina Vilouta, Danielle Robinson Briand, Judith Garcia Galiana, Non-voting members: Consul Ivan Roberto Sierra, Mexican Consulate; Virginia Arthur, Hazzen Mu'oz, Manuel San Miguel, Ana Carolina Queiroz, David Garcia, Erick Garcia Luna, Marco Antonio Ortiz, Angelina Vilouta, Danielle Robinson Briand, Judith Garcia Galiana, Non-voting members: Consul Ivan Roberto Sierra, Mexican Consulate ",,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)",,"To honor and preserve the cultural heritage of Minnesota's Latino community, CLUES is laying the groundwork for an innovative arts and cultural space on Minneapolis' Lake Street Cultural Corridor. This Minnesota Latino Cultural Heritage Center will work with, and empower, our community through cultural engagement, arts programming, workshops, public arts creations, education, and celebrations of cultural holidays and milestones. ",,,2022-02-02,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maria," Lopez",,,,,," 612.504.4882"," mlopez@clues.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/clues-and-community-lake-street,,,,
10013360,"Coalition of Asian American Leaders on behalf of the LinkingLeaders Partnership",2020,8000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The following project outcomes provide guidance for the group. It is our hope that these serve only as a starting point and that the group will identify and achieve additional outcomes as part of the process. Throughout implementing the Practicing Solidarity Framework the group will reflect on the processes, projects, and activities to inform the groups’ learning as well as assist in creating and refining by asking: What happened?, How did it feel?, What options become apparent? And What will we do more of, less of, start, stop as a result? Share resources, learning, and training modules that enhance our focus on solidarity and enrich our programs Create a shared resource library with the potential to share beyond our Partners This work will be the collective effort of the group. They will decide what type of information is needed to expand and deepen learning as well as formats that will work well for their leadership programs as well as translate well for external programs to adapt. Commit to a practice of unlearning and learning the histories. Develop a process, generate ideas for how to practice and determine accountability measures. Document the process to inform the creation of a tool or module that can be used by others. Document pre/post learning to demonstrate shifts in learning and understanding. Create space to teach one another those histories. Track the ways that this occurs as a way to document and share as examples for both internal and external application. We will have multiple approaches integrated to honor the different ways of learning – readings, articles, websites, videos, in-person, virtual, interactive, individual, large and small group. Create an artifact that demonstrates the context of each Partner’s organizational, cultural and local histories and the peoples. Each Partner will create a minimum of one artifact with the potential for more depending on how each team approaches the activity. Implement a process for integrating learning and sharing the artifacts. Each CoP member is the director of their leadership program and will work with their team of staff, volunteers, and trainers to implement a plan and practice for embedding tools and resources into their training curriculum. We will have four different plans/processes that exhibit different and culturally relevant ways to integrate learning and practice solidarity. These plans will include evaluation elements to track and understand how the process works as well as learning of the organization and program participants. The CoP will partner with the Solidarity team to create similar processes. Understand how power is organized and where our communities are advantaged and disadvantaged by system designs. We will create specific learning modules that highlight this area as well as reflection and discussion questions that will facilitate understanding for participants. This can also be integrated into program evaluations to gauge depth of understanding and implications for systems change. Leverage alignment to target oppressive systems and strengthen solidarity. Leadership program participants will identify 2-3 pressing issues to inform the Partnership on shared efforts. This can also be integrated into program evaluation and/or through facilitated discussion. ","The most significant outcomes of our project were that we created a Community of Practice and Solidarity work groups work group who met consistently despite this time. We were also able to hosts a Solidarity event, help CAAL integrate a session on cross-racial solidarity, and completed a video. Beyond these things, we've had many insights about the challenges of building solidarity in the midst of a systems that continue to harm and make Black, Indigenous, Asian and Latinx communities vulnerable. What we strived to do in 18 months has taken 400 years of systemic oppression and our work will not end these structural oppressions. We learned how to find feasible and short term wins while we move to confront and rebuild systems that build on our communities' assets. ",,,,8000,,"Bilal Alkatout, Suzi Kim Scott, Michelle Tran Maryns, Nonoko Sato, Margie Jo Eun Joo Andreason, Fei Wong McKhann, Anil Hurkadli, Marcq Sung, Dr. Rose Chu, Samantha Sencer-Mura, Shoua Lee",,"Coalition of Asian American Leaders on behalf of the LinkingLeaders Partnership","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Understanding interconnected social justice histories is foundational to build solidarity with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) communities to address systemic inequalities. LinkingLeaders Partnership will integrate solidarity practices by creating and integrating resources, tools, and modules for teaching BIPOC histories in our programs. Resources will be shared as models for practicing solidarity to be used and adapted by others doing solidarity and racial justice equity work. ",,,2020-06-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bo,Thao-Urabe,"Coalition of Asian American Leaders","941 Lafond Ave","St. Paul",MN,55104,612-208-7226,bo@caalmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/coalition-asian-american-leaders-behalf-linkingleaders-partnership," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038417,"Colors of Movement: Embracing Chinese Dance in Minnesota, A Comprensive Arts Show in The O'Shaughnessy",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Connect Spanish-speaking elders living with AD and their care partners to music and to each other by singing together in a culturally competent, dementia-friendly chorus; 2) Continue to learn more about the impact of music on individuals with AD and their care partners from diverse backgrounds; 3) And increase awareness of AD in the Hispanic/Latine community by sharing culturally-relevant stories, music and information in an accessible and engaging manner.",,,,Unknown,23400,1500,"Frank Bennett, PhD. M. Div. (Chair), Helen Jackson Lockett-El (Secretary), Keath Young (Treasurer), Margie Dines, Darrell Foss, Richard Golden, MD, Dr. Patricia Izbicki,",,"Ying Li",,"""Colors of Movement: Embracing Chinese Dance in Minnesota"" ""Colors of Movement"" is a project designed to introduce the rich heritage of Chinese dance and music to communities in the Twin Cities and Rochester, fostering cultural appreciation and understanding. Through a series of classes and collaboration with other artists and community organizations, the project aims to engage diverse dancers, musicians, and audiences, and leave a lasting impact on both participants and the broader community. Activities: 1. Dance Classes for All Ages: Regular classes hosted in studios and schools, offering hands-on training in various forms of Chinese dance. From graceful classical styles to vibrant folk dances, participants learn techniques, movements, and cultural significance under professional instruction. 2. Artistic Collaboration: The project aimed at producing a performance through joint efforts with fellow artists and school organizations. This collaboration seeks to intertwine diverse artistic visions, pooling talents and resources to craft a unified and multifaceted showcase. By partnering with various artists from different disciplines and school institutions, the project aims to merge creative energies, share expertise, and foster a rich tapestry of artistic expression. This joint endeavor will not only enhance the depth and diversity of the performance but also promote a sense of community and shared artistic exploration. 3. Performance Showcases: Spectacular performances featuring both Chinese dancers and other participants who have undergone training in various arts such as Chinese music, Kungfu and fashion show. These showcases celebrate the beauty and diversity of Chinese dance, incorporating live music, traditional costumes, and captivating storytelling elements. We intend to host the show at the O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in May 2025. Impact: 1. Cultural Understanding and Inclusivity: ""Colors of Movement"" cultivates a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese arts among Minnesotans. By promoting inclusivity, it breaks down cultural barriers and nurtures a sense of unity within the community. 2. Artistic Development: The project offers local artists and dancers an opportunity to expand their skills and repertoire. It encourages artistic innovation and collaboration across different cultural forms, enriching the local artistic landscape. 3. Educational Enrichment: Students benefit from classes that supplement cultural education, providing them with immersive experiences beyond textbooks. It fosters a deeper appreciation for diversity and cultural heritage among learners. 4. Community Engagement and Cohesion: Engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds promotes social cohesion, encouraging understanding and unification. Participants learn from one another, fostering a more connected and respectful community. ""Colors of Movement: Embracing Chinese Dance in Minnesota"" aspires to be a catalyst for artistic collaboration and prosperity, celebrating the beauty and diversity of Chinese dance while fostering a more inclusive, diversified, and culturally enriched society in Minnesota. ",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Jijun," He",,,,,," (952) 288-8371",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/colors-movement-embracing-chinese-dance-minnesota-comprensive-arts-show-oshaughnessy,,,,
10034076,"Colors of Movement: Embracing Chinese Dance in Minnesota, A Comprehensive Arts Show in The O'Shaughnessy",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"By promoting inclusivity, it breaks down cultural barriers and nurtures a sense of unity within the community; Artistic Development: The project offers local artists and dancers an opportunity to expand their skills and repertoire. It encourages artistic innovation and collaboration across different cultural forms, enriching the local artistic landscape; Educational Enrichment: Students benefit from classes that supplement cultural education, providing them with immersive experiences beyond textbooks. It fosters a deeper appreciation for diversity and cultural heritage among learners; Community Engagement and Cohesion: Engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds promotes social cohesion, encouraging understanding and unification. Participants learn from one another, fostering a more connected and respectful community.",,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Ying Li",,"This project is designed to introduce the rich heritage of Chinese dance and music to communities in the Twin Cities and Rochester, fostering cultural appreciation and understanding. Through a series of classes and collaboration with other artists and community organizations, the project aims to engage diverse dancers, musicians, and audiences, and leave a lasting impact on both participants and the broader community through 1) Dance Classes for All Ages; 2) Artistic Collaboration by performance through joint efforts with fellow artists and school organizations; 3) Performance Showcases at the O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University in May 2025.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jijun,He,,,,,,"(952) 288-8371",hejijun@hotmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/colors-movement-embracing-chinese-dance-minnesota-comprehensive-arts-show-oshaughnessy,,,,
10034109,"Commissions from Native Artists for Here, Now: American Hi/stories of Land and Stars",2024,105000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A core expected outcome of this exhibition is that cultural communities underrepresented in American art museums will take their rightful place at the center stage of a major cultural institution of our city, a concept that artist Robin Hickman Winfield named during our first collaborative partnership in 2019. We will measure outcomes through visitor surveys, with questions about whether people experienced art from their community and whether they learned more about other communities of the region through their experience. We will also measure through partner surveys, which will ask similar questions about the cultural exchange, whether partners felt valued and supported, and whether their goals for the project were met. Such questions help measure the sense of trust, collaboration, and mutual support we are fostering.",,,,Unknown,105000,,"Ann Ruhr Pifer (Chair), Gerry Stenson (Vice Chair), Tim Beastrom (Treasurer), Patty Dunlap Whitaker (Secretary), Jo Bailey, Brenda Child, Ph.D., Dr. Bruce Corrie, Nathan Johnson, Walt Lehmann, Dave Neal, Patricia Marroquin Norby, Michael Sammler-Jones, Qadirrah Seltz, Darlene St. Clair, Dameun Strange",,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",,"The M seeks funding to support Native artist residencies resulting in newly commissioned artworks by Dakota and Ojibwe artists for Here, Now: American Hi/stories of Land and Stars, a permanent collection show opening in September 2024 that is grounded in the lens of interconnectivity and deeply informed by Indigenous systems of knowledge. The new commissions will fill representation gaps in the M's permanent collection and offer embodied land acknowledgments in the form of artworks. Residencies for these artists will create opportunities for their creation processes to involve deep engagement with M staff and the M's permanent collection re-installation process. Mona Smith, a Sisseton-Wahpeton Dakota visual and multimedia artist, brings Dakota wisdoms and approaches to healing relationships to the land and River in a multimedia installation called Mag u (Rain). Collaborating with Dakota women elders Jewell Arcoren (Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate) and Juanita Corbine Espinosa (Spirit Lake Nation), Smith will build on an initial, in-progress version of Mag u that she created for the M in 2023 to create a sound and video installation in the M's entrance and lobby spaces. This multi-sensory installation will honor the blessing and gifts of mni (water) in one of its many forms (Mag u) and foreground visitor experiences at the M in embodied understanding and recognition of relationship to place, told through the specific experiences of several Native women. Another multimedia project for this show is a video installation by Leya Hale (Dine and Dakota), created in partnership with Twin Cities Public Television. This new commission specifically seeks to foster visitors' recognition of their relationships to the Mississippi River and the interconnections between peoples, lands, and the universe reflected in the arts in Mni Sota. The goal is for this artwork to create a framework for subsequent understanding and recognition of these interconnections throughout the permanent collection re-installation. The M will commission Cole Redhorse Jacobson (Mdewakanton Dakota) and Rachel King (Red Lake Nation, Ojibwe) to create functional artworks that engage the Indigenous worldview of Kapemni (in Dakota), As above, so below, a view held by many cultures, and an understanding that is reflected in the Dakota name for this place, Mni Sota Makoce (land where the waters are so clear they reflect the clouds). The textiles will represent living objects held in the community, not just held and displayed by the M. These functional artworks exemplify the Indigenous worldview that art is a living being that evolves as it's offered, which is also true of the exhibition. These new works support the M's mission to support expansive, artist-led storytelling that critically considers American identities and experiences through art and creativity. Reflecting a multivocal approach to interpretation, this exhibition seeks to recognize, affirm, and amplify the knowledge of community members as equal to the expertise of historians and academics. With these projects, the M foregrounds explorations of American art with recognition of the foundational role Indigenous cultural practices have had on the cultural life of this region. ",,,2024-05-16,2025-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Beane,,,,,,"(612) 669-4366","kbeane@mmaa.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/commissions-native-artists-here-now-american-histories-land-and-stars,,,,
10031076,"Community Taiko for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Youth",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Create and foster 3 initial community partnerships with onsite champions. Create 3 sites of ongoing taiko classes or activities. Purchase one set of drums dedicated to the youth programming. Hold at least 50 taiko classes or events. Engage over 100 youth participants directly. Integrate mental health support along with arts programming for the first time in this organization's history. We will use class & event attendance and direct feedback (participants, partner orgs, community members, staff) to evaluate our program.","We have launched programs with Anderson Middle School, Bancroft Elementary, Global Arts Elementary, Girls & Boys club at Phelps Community Center, and the Avenues for Youth center. We are finding that the pandemic has resulted in more challenging behavior management with students, and we have partnered with teachers, staff, and adjusted our curriculum accordingly. We find that the most effective method is to first connect and engage with them, gain trust, and then introduce more of the taiko skills based work.; We have launched programs with Anderson Middle School, Bancroft Elementary, Global Arts Elementary, Girls & Boys club at Phelps Community Center, and the Avenues for Youth center. We are finding that the pandemic has resulted in more challenging behavior management with students, and we have partnered with teachers, staff, and adjusted our curriculum accordingly. We find that the most effective method is to first connect and engage with them, gain trust, and then introduce more of the taiko skills based work. The main changes are that we have received more and more requests to bring our programming to other schools, and have to now figure out how to prioritize resources as we have more opportunities than we can staff. We have also taken efforts this summer to start documenting our curriculum.",,,"We leveraged a NIGP grant as well that helped pay for staffing and drums - total amount was $40K.. We also leveraged funding from Propel NIGP program $40K and Carlson Family Foundation $5K.",75000,,"Tracee Hummel-Tanabe Katie Hae Leo Hailey Gabriel Liz Kane Pinggy Stolee Rick Shiomi Jennifer Weir; Tracee Hummel Tanabe Rick Shiomi Hailey Gabriel Elizabeth Kane Jennifer Weir Maribel Stolee Joshua Vang Wesley Mouri Dayna Martinez Sarah Senseman",,"TaikoArts Midwest",,"TaikoArts Midwest seeks funding to bring the healing, empowering, and community building benefits of taiko drumming to BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and homeless youth communities in Minneapolis. We will partner with schools and nonprofits to best serve each community. We will use funds to staff a Community Outreach Director position, a taiko instructor assistant, and a mental health/youth behaviorial specialist to lead the programming. ",,,2022-06-30,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Megan,"Chao Smith",,,,,," 612-405-2845"," Mcsnihon@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-taiko-bipoc-and-lgbtqia-youth,,,,
10034122,"Community & Sustainability for Artists with Disabilities",2024,52500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We anticipate that it will take about three years from the successful implementation of this project to reach full financial sustainability impact, looking like this: During the Project Year (4/1/2024 - 5/30/2025); Two performance/arts exhibition opportunities generating $7,000 presentation fees; Year One after project completion (2025-2026); Four performance/arts exhibition opportunities generating $14,000 presentation fees; MN Dept. of Human Services fees for increased attendance 3 new artists @ $20,000 - $60,000 ongoing; Year Two after project completion (2026-2027); Six performance/arts exhibition opportunities generating $21,000 presentation fees.",,,75000,Unknown,52500,,"Mary Kay Kennedy (Interim Board Chair), Lori Leavitt (Vice Chair), Ann Leming (Secretary), Patrick Dow, Susan Shapiro, Monica Little, David Forney, Liz Hilligoss",,"Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts",,"Founded in 1996, Interact operates with a mission to create art that challenges perceptions of disability. We were the first and remain the only organization in the U.S. that creates all original, professional level work in both theater and visual arts by people with disabilities. Over the course of our 25 year history pre-COVID, in addition to our seasons of original theater and arts exhibitions for the general public, we had developed wide-reaching awareness of the potential for creative development to transform lives for people with disabilities by presenting performances, arts exhibitions, and hands-on creativity workshops facilitated by artists with disabilities at corporate, educational, professional association, and social services conferences and events throughout Minnesota. Yet as COVID social distancing stretched over months and then years, those relationships and opportunities for public engagement dried up. Without that consistent public awareness, we not only lost opportunities to advance our mission.... * We lost earnings from those engagements. * Lost relationships with corporations meant loss of access to corporate sponsorship and funding programs. * Reduced public awareness challenged our ability to attract individual donors. * Reduced public awareness also led to a decline in artists' enrollment which meant a dramatic loss of support from the MN Department of Human Services, which provides funding for each artist who joins our company; and * Our operating reserve fund dissolved, impacting financial stability. Experience has proven that our successful public engagement opportunities both advance our mission and build financial sustainability. But rather than being able to reconnect with former relationships, today we find ourselves needing to regenerate awareness and rebuild from the ground up. The scope of that regeneration and revitalization requires a robust, strategically planned, and carefully executed outreach and communications effort. Today we propose to contract with an experienced Outreach/Communications consultant who will work with a staff team that includes our Executive Director, Advancement Director, Grants Consultant, Visual Arts Studio Manager, and Theater Manager to identify partners and opportunities for Interact artists with disabilities to present performances, arts exhibitions, and hands-creativity workshops throughout Minnesota. Our Outreach/Communications Consultant will: 1/ Develop contact lists: * Create a targeted list of professional associations, educational events, social services organizations, and other groups that engage mission-focused entertainment; as well as corporations who offer formalized grants programs, sponsor employee giving programs, and are eager to build ongoing relationships. * Further identify above organizations in communities where there is individual donor development potential, such as college towns or industry headquarters. 2/ Develop fresh messaging that amplifies our mission. 3/ Develop and document an implementation plan including strategies and systems for continuing communication at the end of this project timeline. 4/ Implement the plan to create: * At least 2 engagement opportunities within grant timeline * At least 3 engagement opportunities to start up the first year after grant timeline 5/ Facilitate exit training to be accomplished by the end of the project timeline to embed this work in Interact's staffing structure. ",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joseph,Price,,,,,,"(651) 209-3575","joep@interactcenter.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-sustainability-artists-disabilities,,,,
10034102,"Community Connections for a New Museum Experience",2024,64850,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The Leadership Circle will determine content for the exhibit developers. For each phase of exhibit design development, there will be a formal presentation and document submittal, along with an opportunity for internal review by the leadership circle, with reactions, directives, and further conversation informing the next phase. Members of the leadership circle will approve the final schematic design for the new exhibits. Beyond the exhibit development work, ultimate success will be measured by interest by the leadership circle to continue involvement with local history and WCHS.",,,5900,"WCHS Budget",64206,643,"Matt Becker (Treasurer), Roger Berg, Mike Bernatz, Gwen Carman, Anne Conway, Kelly Fluharty (Vice-President), James Goblirsch, Scott Hannon (President), Erich Lippman, Jonelle Moore (ex officio Secretary), Gay Mortensen, Jessica Richards, Luke Sims, Stephen Swenson, Jill Veerkamp",,"Winona County Historical Society",,"The Winona County Historical Society (WCHS) seeks funds to partner with Engage Winona (engagewinona.org) and The Joy Labs (thejoylabs.com) to create and launch a leadership circle from historically and currently marginalized communities, who will guide new exhibit development in collaboration with museum staff and exhibit professionals. Members of the leadership circle will co-design the leadership circle process, which will involve framing discussion questions, engagement plans, and exhibit content. The local history leadership circle will work with WCHS staff and a hired exhibit development firm to complete a concept and schematic design for a completely updated and new museum experience in the Winona County History Center main exhibit hall. Conceptual Design Phase: - Early content outline for each topic area with under told stories woven throughout; - Recommendations for further development, task list, etc. - Parameters for further content development; - Global gallery renderings to enhance the understanding of the gallery as a whole; - Renderings of each exhibit area with conceptual-level components and layouts. Schematic Design Phase: - Updated Content Outline Draft for each topic area; - Recommendations for further development, task list, etc. - Parameters for further content development; - Global gallery renderings to enhance the understanding of the gallery as a whole; - Renderings of each exhibit area with schematic-level components and layouts showing refinement of the concepts; - Graphic design Style Guide and early concepts, as precipitated by the Exhibit Hall Design Guide ",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Jennifer,Weaver,,,,,,"(507) 454-2723","educator@winonahistory.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Winona,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-connections-new-museum-experience,,,,
10038433,"Community workshops for the world premiere of FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH by Ankita Raturi",2024,11070,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Hold four workshop dates; Successfully develop shared movement vocabulary and choreography; Reach 20-100 community participants during the workshops; Gather feedback from community participants to inform the final product during the full production; Develop relationships between Theater Mu, Ananya Dance Theatre artists, Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop artists, and participating community members.",,,,Unknown,10070,1000,"Ruthie Johnson (Chair), Nonoko Sato (Treasurer), Curtis Klotz, Elizabeth Hang, Anh Thu Pham, Gabrielle Ryan, Jonathan F. Jee Schill, Lily Tung Crystal",,"Theater Mu",,"Theater Mu will work with Ananya Chatterjea, Ananya Dance Theatre artists, Asian American puppeteers, and actors in a series of workshops to collaboratively devise a shared movement vocabulary and choreography rooted in non-Western movement traditions for the world premiere of FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH by Ankita Raturi in Theater Mu's 2024-25 season. Community members will be invited to engage with the process and provide feedback during presentations of the work throughout the process. This feedback will be integrated into the final design for the production. Ananya Chatterjea will lead a series of four workshops in which dancers, puppeteers, and actors will devise a shared movement vocabulary and choreography that brings to life the play's setting of a living community garden. The world of the community garden in this play is a living, breathing space made up of realistic and fantastical elements. The garden is brought to life by dancers, puppeteers, and interactive set/props design elements. Its life cycle is central to the storytelling of the play. Participation by community members is central to Ananya's creation process. Based on past workshop attendance, we anticipate 20-100 community participants. Project impacts include: - To broaden Minnesotans' access to cultural heritage through participation in a culturally-specific art creation process - To increase artistic representation for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Minnesotans, with focus on South Asian and/or nonbinary AAPI Minnesotans - To empower AAPI Minnesotans through an artistic experience told through a South Asian lens - To increase the number of AAPI cultural heritage arts events available for Minnesotans - To build relationships between Minnesotan audiences and AAPI artists who work/have trained with with Theater Mu, Ananya Dance Theatre, and Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop - To expand the number of South Asian stories told and South Asian American playwrights represented in the American theater canon - To tell a story that will resonate with Minnesota audiences, given our state's rich history as a home to refugees and displaced persons for generations ",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Anh," Thu Pham",,,,,," (651) 789-1012",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-workshops-world-premiere-fifty-boxes-earth-ankita-raturi-1,,,,
10038484,"Community Vigil for Tou Ger Xiong Dec 23, 2023",2024,14500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of community vigil.",,,,Unknown,14500,,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"ASIAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION",,"On December 11, 2023 a dedicated Hmong-American activist and leader, Tou Ger Xiong, was kidnapped and killed in Colombia. Tou Ger has been a Minnesotan for almost his entire life but his reach goes well beyond Minnesota. Tou Ger Xiong has dedicated his life to building bridges across cultures, speaking out against injustices to marginalized communities, advocating for active civic engagement among communities of color, and bringing people together through laughter. Thousands have been impacted by Tou Ger's work. At the news of Xiong's killing, the Hmong community was utterly devastated. We have lost a community giant. Social media posts revealed the deep hurt and anger felt by Tou Ger's killing, not only in Minnesota but across the nation, not only by the Hmong community but by folks from many cultural groups. This grant aims to provide a space for the community to come together to collectively mourn the loss of Tou Ger Xiong. The community vigil will be a place where Tou Ger's life and legacy can be remembered and celebrated with stories, music, videos, backdrops, artifacts to help the different community heal. During the vigil, family members of Tou Ger Xiong along with members from all communities will have a chance to light a candle and say a prayer, share their feelings, share how Tou Ger has impacted them, share a song, share a post or recount a memory. Lighting a candle and coming together would help communities lean on one another and heal together. The event is in-person, however, there would also be an opportunity for others to participate virtually through a live public stream for anyone who would like to join, near and far. The event will extend to 4 hours, requiring some drinks or snacks for those who may need it. A community vigil will provide the space needed for our community to begin the process of healing from such a tremendous loss. ",,,2023-12-19,2024-02-29,,Completed,,,Va-Megn," Thoj",,,,,," (651) 222-7798 ext. 222",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-vigil-tou-ger-xiong-dec-23-2023-1,,,,
10034135,"Community Vigil for Tou Ger Xiong Dec 23, 2023",2024,14500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of community vigil.",,,,,,,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"Asian Economic Development Association (AEDA)",,"On December 11, 2023 a dedicated Hmong-American activist and leader, Tou Ger Xiong, was kidnapped and killed in Colombia. Tou Ger Xiong has dedicated his life to building bridges across cultures, speaking out against injustices to marginalized communities, advocating for active civic engagement among communities of color, and bringing people together through laughter. This grant aims to provide a space for the community to come together to collectively mourn the loss of Tou Ger Xiong. The community vigil will be a place where Tou Ger Xiong's life and legacy can be remembered and celebrated with stories, music, videos, backdrops, artifacts to help the different community heal.",,,2023-12-19,2024-02-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"May Lee",Xiong,,,,,,"(651) 206-1973",mlxyooj03@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-vigil-tou-ger-xiong-dec-23-2023,,,,
10034066,"Community workshops for the world premiere of FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH by Ankita Raturi",2024,11070,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Hold four workshop dates; Successfully develop shared movement vocabulary and choreography; Reach 20-100 community participants during the workshops; Gather feedback from community participants to inform the final product during the full production; Develop relationships between Theater Mu, Ananya Dance Theatre artists, Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop artists, and participating community members.",,,,,,,"Ruthie Johnson (Chair), Nonoko Sato (Treasurer), Curtis Klotz, Elizabeth Hang, Anh Thu Pham, Gabrielle Ryan, Jonathan F. Jee Schill, Lily Tung Crystal",,"Theater Mu",,"This project will work with Ananya Chatterjea, Ananya Dance Theatre artists, Asian American puppeteers, and actors in a series of workshops to collaboratively devise a shared movement vocabulary and choreography rooted in non-Western movement traditions for the world premiere of FIFTY BOXES OF EARTH by Ankita Raturi in Theater Mu's 2024-25 season.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Anh,"Thu Pham",,,,,,"(651) 789-1012","anhthu@theatermu.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/community-workshops-world-premiere-fifty-boxes-earth-ankita-raturi,,,,
10013359,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) - “Santuario”",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," Community Participation: 100-200 community members participate in the project (tracked through sign-in sheets), and at least 75% of those surveyed will report experiencing a sense of intergenerational collaboration and connection. Community Ownership: 75% or more of new visitors or returning clients report feeling welcome and a sense of increased ownership in the space. We will assess this using short surveys and dialogue with visitors. Cultural Identification: 75% of participants (artists and community members) report feeling an increased sense of belonging and cultural representation through the arts. Community Safety & Mental Health: Latino community members spend time in our building – looking at art, relaxing, connecting with friends and strangers, playing with their children, etc. This success will be evaluated informally by staff who spend time in the lobby, and who can comment on increased participation and happiness in the space. CLUES mental health professionals will be asked for input about how their clients respond positively to the space and the art. Uplifting Latino Artists: Latino artists will expand their portfolio and 75% of participating artists will report feeling that they gained increased exposure and connection to other Latino artists through the project. ","CLUES is proud to celebrate our achievements over the past year, including updates to our gallery space, exhibits, workshops, and public arts. During this grant period we started our Community-Engaged Latino Artist Collaborative, a 7-month program for Latino artists to work together, learn from each other, share skills, and gain experience in community-engaged art practice and collaborative work. Originally scheduled to start in May 2020, it was rescheduled and started in May 2021. We could not have anticipated the unprecedented challenges caused by the dual crisis of a racial injustices and the COVID-19 pandemic. To address these challenges, we postponed, cancelled, and or changed many of our programs, community engagement goals, and exhibit plans. This added significant amounts of work because we had to start from scratch several times on most of our programs and goals. However, we remained committed to adapting and changing along with our community as needed. During the beginning of the pandemic, when we weren’t sure when we would be able to open again, we tried out various new strategies, with varied results, including Facebook Live workshops, outdoor public art as a “street gallery”, virtual gallery tours, etc. After September 2020, we were able to better create successful programming based on what we learned during the summer. Our gallery was closed to the public, due to COVID, severely reducing our visitors and ability to survey. However, comments from Facebook live and other online events, garnering an incredible 800 to 1,500 views, had overwhelmingly positive comments. Our workshops also had positive responses, indicating increased community connection. In August 2021, Artist in residence Juan Chawuk created an 8-panel painted mural representing the work of CLUES and the Latino community in Minnesota. Chawuk is a master painter and an indigenous Maya Tojolabal muralist. As part of his residency, he engaged in about a dozen community workshops with CLUES participants and the broader community. The mural was unveiled in September of 2021, at our Fiesta Latina celebration. The mural received a lot of attention, including a story on MPR (https://www.mprnews.org/story/2021/09/17/culture-as-cure), and other outlets. The name of the mural is “Al Ritmo de la Migracion del Universo” which means “To the Rhythm of Migration of the Universe”, representing our movements and interconnectedness as human beings and as Latinos. In September, we opened our Muralismo Minnesotano exhibit. This was a culmination of our public art project, celebrating 40 years of CLUES and 100 years of the muralist movement. The opening was at Fiesta Latina, where we provided guided tours to several hundred individuals, and engaged families in 10 different art activities with teaching artists, reaching about 1,500 people in person. The exhibit was covered by MPR (see above), and other sources. A virtual guided tour can be viewed here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot9F2zlKoHM), and a summary of the exhibit can be viewed here: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uw96GrccCEc) We exceeded our community involvement goals (community input from 200 community members, and art activities for 100-200 people). The input process for the various murals exceeded 200 individuals, and the estimate for participants at art activities is around 2,000 individuals. ",,,,20000,,"Virginia (Ginny) Arthur, Hazzen Muñoz, Manuel (Manny) San Miguel, Miguel A. Ruiz Diaz, Miguel Rocha, David Garcia, Erick Garcia Luna, Marco Antonio Ortiz, Angelina Vilouta",0.28,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","CLUES will create “Santuario,” a multi-layered public art & creative placemaking project uplifting Latino cultural heritage, traditions, & identity; ultimately creating a cultural sanctuary space for Latino immigrant communities. The project will be coordinated by CLUES staff, led by 5 local Latino artists, & will involve 100-200 community participants. Through this process, participants will feel a sense of ownership in the space & will invite other friends and family into our community space. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,CLUES,"797 East 7th Street","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-379-4275,ajohnson@clues.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comunidades-latinas-unidas-en-servicio-clues-santuario," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019440,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES) - Arts and Cultural Engagement",2021,15000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," 1-2 Latino Artists Gain Special Exposure and Recognition: Emerging Latino artists gain exposure and special recognition through solo exhibits (3), media attention (2+ blog posts, press hits, etc), increased audience exposure (400+), and career advancement (3+ gain participation in professional development opportunities, exhibits at other galleries, commissions, as a result of work with CLUES). 20-30 Latino Artists Supported Through Participation in Collective Art Exhibits & Activities: In surveys, at least 75% report increased exposure and connectedness to Latino Arts & Culture through participation with CLUES. At least 20 Latino artists participate in 1 to 3 arts happenings or events (poetry readings, popup exhibits, etc). 200-300 Latino Community Participants Increase Connections to Cultural Roots: CLUES participants engage in culturally-relevant arts and cultural programming that make them feel at home as immigrants, and as Latinos. In surveys, at least 75% report increased exposure and connectedness to Latino Arts & Culture through participation with CLUES. 2,000 General Public Audience Members Increase Understanding and Empathy for Latino Arts & Culture: Audience members report a better understanding and appreciation for Latino Arts & Culture. Audience members include people who view popup and outdoor art exhibits and happenings, gallery visitors, etc. General public feedback gathered through informal conversations, guestbooks, social media comments, media attention, etc. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Gonzalo Petschen, Efrain Cardenas, Jeffrey Savage, Virginia (Ginny) Arthur MEMBERS AT LARGE: Erick Garcia Luna, Hazzen Muñoz, Manuel (Manny) San Miguel, Miguel A. Ruiz Diaz, Miguel Rocha, Ruth Paredes NON-VOTING MEMBER: Consul Gerardo Guerrero",0.5,"Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (CLUES)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We seek MHC support for three core exhibit activities: Arts- and Humanities-informed Exhibit and Community-based Celebration of the 50-year anniversary of the University of Minnesota’s Chicano & Latino Studies Department; Arts happenings and popup art gallery on Minneapolis’ Lake Street; and Solo exhibits for emerging Latino artists. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maria,Lopez,CLUES,,,,,612-504-4882,Mlopez@clues.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/comunidades-latinas-unidas-en-servicio-clues-arts-and-cultural-engagement," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034126,"Consulting for Diversified Revenue and Streamlined Management",2024,15845,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The impact of moving accounting and HR practices onto more automated platforms, as stated, will be to make them more navigable to stakeholders like staff and board members and to free up team capacity. We look forward to how this will change the tenor of our office (even small things like our employees being able to check PTO balances on their own make a difference). Perhaps most importantly, longer-term, we know that automating these processes will make leadership succession and the sustained impact of Cow Tipping much more manageable than if they stayed manual. Finally, the impact of growing giving from major gifts and family foundations will be to diversify our organization's revenue as well as connect important high-level advocates to our mission and message. Increasing donations as a revenue stream, in addition to the abovementioned moves with DHS, will make Cow Tipping a nimbler, healthier, and more resilient org for both the opportunities and challenges the future will bring.",,,,Unknown,11845,4000,"John Hoffman (President), Allen Bedford (Provost & Vice President), Chrissy Downwind (Vice President), Krisi Fenner (Vice President), Carola Thorson (Vice President), Travis Greene (Vice President), Britt Lauritsen , Alyssa Josepha (Vice President), Megan Zothman, Ketmani Kouanchao (Executive Vice President), Henoc Preciado",,"Cow Tipping",,"Founded in 2016, Cow Tipping works to change our narratives on intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD) in practice and in print. It began with two brothers. Jay, born with disabilities, was learning mundane skills like the meaning of the McDonald's logo in special ed. Bryan, born ""neurotypical,"" was a college student studying English. Noticing deep, unrecognized potential in his brother, Bryan began working on creative writing with Jay: publishing his stories and offering him a rare chance to tell his own story, leave a mark in literary history, and be seen and valued by broader community. Cow Tipping envisions a world where tired stereotypes are tipped on their head and disability is seen not as a problem to overcome but rather a unique solution to society's ableist assumptions. We literally create new narratives by teaching inclusive writing classes for adults with I/DD like Jay (700+ alums to date!) and publishing their work a body of writing that hardly exists outside our program. Each year we partner with varied organizations to put on three semesters of classes. For teachers, we hire both our student alums with I/DD and justice-driven college students, who uniformly walk away with a changed perspective on disability. At semester's end, we extend this mindset-shifting opportunity to a larger community by publishing elegant chapbooks of students' best work and celebrating their release with author readings in spaces like coffee shops, bookstores, and breweries. We are excited to apply to MHC's Capacity Building grant as this opportunity comes at an important juncture for our organization. Our proposal seeks funds to 1) consult with STAR Services to undergo the process of becoming a Department of Human Services (DHS) billable activity, adding an additional revenue stream to our program; 2) consult with the Mobius Group to bring our accounting and HR practices onto more automated platforms like Quickbooks Online and BambooHR, freeing up valuable staff capacity; and 3) consult with Corvus North on best practices for growing donations from major gifts and family foundations, maximizing the impact of our lean fundraising team. Combined, these three projects will make Cow Tipping a significantly stronger, stabler, more diversified and streamlined organization in the coming year. We know of no other program like ours anywhere (online students have flown in from as far away as Idaho or Atlanta for their book releases!), so it is particularly important to ensure we're on a path to continue, grow, and improve the humanities programming we offer now and well into the future. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Boyce,,,,,,"(507) 201-9678",bboyce@cowtippingpress.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/consulting-diversified-revenue-and-streamlined-management,,,,
33483,"Continuation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 25th Anniversary Legacy Project",2016,85500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$90,000 the first year is for a grant to the Minnesota State Council on Disability to produce and broadcast programs to preserve Minnesota's disability history and culture. These funds are available until June 30, 2018. "," Produce twenty five 90 second radio spots/stories featuring people with disabilities Disseminate produced radio spots to diverse communities throughout MN. Spots/stories will air: 800+ times Number of radio stations that deliver content to diverse/under served/marginalized populations in greater MN: 14 Number of radio stations that deliver content to diverse/under served/marginalized populations in the Twin Cities Metro area: 4 Disability related content developed by AMPERS, tpt, and CTV is disseminated statewide. We intend to change the perception (and reality) that people with disabilities are marginalized thus increasing the integration of people with disabilities into every aspect of culture, with a special emphasis on the workforce. All products produced will be accessible. (captioned airing on the internet, audio described airing on radio broadcasts. Increase the disability awareness of professional and non-professional people that interact with this project. ","COMPLETED PROJECTS: State Fair Promotional Video - a promotion inviting Minnesotans to join us at the fair Production of 26 - 90 second AMPERS radio broadcast mini-documentaries in a series titled: Keep Moving Forward - A Radio Series featuring people with disabilities sharing perspectives, insights and experiences. Broadcast of #2 Internet publication of #2 3 video training-instructional/technical assistance/disability awareness products on physical barrier removal. Subjects: Restrooms, Entrances, Parking. Content designed for the business community to become familiar with their obligations under the ADA so the current climate of ADA lawsuits is abated. ADA related lawsuits filed in Minnesota were on rise, becoming a cultural divisive element - damaging the employment landscape for people with disabilities. Production assistance to the program ""Disability Viewpoints"" providing network broadcast support, and accessibility (captioning) support. Disability Viewpoints is an awards winning cable program featuring people with disabilities. 27th Anniversary of the passage of the ADA, ""9 Nights of Music"" State of Art, cutting edge accessibility for all of the above. ",,,,,,,,"Minnesota State Council on Disability","Local/Regional Government","MSCOD utilized legacy funds in SFY14/15 to raise awareness of MN's disability culture in sync with the 25th anniversary of the passage of the ADA. We will capitalize on the awareness raised and will further preserve the disability cultural awareness thereof. MSCOD will deliver a disability related message through various media, included but not limited to broadcast radio/television/internet communications. Activities continue to highlight the low employment rate of people with disabilities.",,,2016-07-01,2017-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Joan ",Wilshire,"Minnesota State Council on Disability","121 E. 7th Place, Suite 107","Saint Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 361-7801",joan.willshire@state.mn.us,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/continuation-americans-disabilities-act-ada-25th-anniversary-legacy-project,,,,
2002,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Partnership",2011,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","Councils of Color. $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.","Promote awareness of the innovative arts, culture, and heritage programs that are occurring as a result of the program partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.Promote awareness and access to educational resources and professional development opportunities created by the Minnesota Humanities Center and planned in partnership with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Promote awareness that the educational resources and professional development created in partnership increase the academic achievement of students, with special attention to closing the achievement gap, through use of relevant, authentic and engaging content instruction.Promote awareness of policy makers, philanthropists, and other interested parties about the impact of the programmatic contributions made through the partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.",,,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council.  The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) is primarily focused on bringing cultural awareness and education to Minnesotans through a variety of public arts and cultural events. ","Learn more about the Humanities Center's Partnership with CAPM.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-asian-pacific-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
2002,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans Partnership",2010,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","Councils of Color. $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Asian-Pacific Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.","Promote awareness of the innovative arts, culture, and heritage programs that are occurring as a result of the program partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.Promote awareness and access to educational resources and professional development opportunities created by the Minnesota Humanities Center and planned in partnership with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. Promote awareness that the educational resources and professional development created in partnership increase the academic achievement of students, with special attention to closing the achievement gap, through use of relevant, authentic and engaging content instruction.Promote awareness of policy makers, philanthropists, and other interested parties about the impact of the programmatic contributions made through the partnership between the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and the Humanities Center.",,,,,,,,,"Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council.  The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) is primarily focused on bringing cultural awareness and education to Minnesotans through a variety of public arts and cultural events. ","Learn more about the Humanities Center's Partnership with CAPM.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-asian-pacific-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
2007,"Council on Black Minnesotans Partnership",2011,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","(b) Councils of Color. [...] . $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Black Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's cooperative programming with the Council on Black Minnesotans focuses on providing programs and events that will satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans, increasing visibility and understanding among the dominant culture, and ensuring the academic success and opportunity for all children. The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Black Minnesotans currently focuses on two activities:Providing direct financial support through grants for programs and events that satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans; andBringing awareness to the significant and remarkable contributions made to the state by members of the communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans.","Learn more about the partnership between the Humanities Center and the Council on Black Minnesotans.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-black-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
2007,"Council on Black Minnesotans Partnership",2010,125000,"M.L. 2009, Ch. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","(b) Councils of Color. [...] . $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Council on Black Minnesotans. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils-the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans-to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council. The Humanities Center's cooperative programming with the Council on Black Minnesotans focuses on providing programs and events that will satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans, increasing visibility and understanding among the dominant culture, and ensuring the academic success and opportunity for all children. The Humanities Center's work with the Council on Black Minnesotans currently focuses on two activities:Providing direct financial support through grants for programs and events that satisfy the needs of individual communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans; andBringing awareness to the significant and remarkable contributions made to the state by members of the communities represented by the Council on Black Minnesotans.","Learn more about the partnership between the Humanities Center and the Council on Black Minnesotans.",,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/council-black-minnesotans-partnership,,,,
10031091,"Creando Nuestro Futuro Minnesotano: Modern day Latinx murals envisioning a better tomorrow",2022,125000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","We hope to see that through the conversations, mural design, and mural painting, that the children who have been so greatly impacted by racial inequities, poverty, and the pandemic can heal and develop healthy coping skills for dealing with trauma. The most measurable outcomes will be the establishment of the evaluation surveys, the data collection, analysis exercises, report writing and distribution, as well as the production of murals. The research design will have to determine how / what / if healingis attained and how to measure that. We anticipate reaching 225 children grades K-8 and their family members. The average size Latinx family is 5, and consequently a total of 1,125 Latinx community members may be reached. 500 reports will be distributed upon publication in hardcopy and countless numbers of people will be able to access the report and testimonial video electronically. Please see potential outcomes in the Logic Model (tab 3) and potential results in the Results (tab 4) of the Excel document.","The discovery of incredibly talented young people and their understanding of the role of Art and Culture in their lives. Through a successful collaboration among Aurora Charter School, Adler Graduate School and the artist Gustavo Lira, we can report that: * The school successfully created three groups and scheduled them appropriately according to grade and age. * The first group of the project, the 6th to 8th grade group, held their projected after school session from September 13th, through November 10th. - In that session the children received an overview of the history of Mural making in Minnesota and Mexico. * -The children and the staff from HACER (Including the muralist Gustavo Lira), the ELDER foundation and the school, held long conversations about their: * Their family cultural background * The effect on their lives and their families of the COVID-19 pandemic and the George Floyd riots * Children's drawings ensued that portrayed those events and their response to the pandemic and the George Floyd riots. * With those drawings, the composition of the mural was drafted. * The mural was painted by the children during their class time. The children were divided in groups and took turn in painting or, developed art activities related projectThe projected mural was finished by the students (see photos), with the guide of Gustavo Lira. Each child created a take home memory book with copies of their drawing. The children understood, as reflected in their comments, the value of Art as a healing tool within the community. ; All goals were achieved at the end of the project's period. The initiative was a four-way collaborative partnership between HACER (Hispanic Advocacy and Community Engagement through Research) - design, management and evaluation, Aurora Charter School (host and logistics), Gustavo Lira Garcia (muralist artist), and Alder Graduate School in Mental Health (art therapy support). Through guided conversations and art therapeutic activities - focused on cultural identity, impact of the events of the last few years, Color exploration on early drafts and hope for the future - students expressed their feelings and the impact that the events of the last few years had in their lives. Children also explored the concept of identity as a tool to increase self-esteem and improve their mental health. These practices allowed them to find paths to explore and express their thoughts and feelings -individually and collectively- and ultimately elevate their sense of self-efficacy. Sanar Creando (Healing Through Art) is a four-way collaborative partnership between Alder Graduate School in Mental Health,School, artist Gustavo Lira Garcia, Aurora Charter School, and HACER (Hispanic Advocacy and Community Engagement through Research). Anchored in the pillars of art therapy and the muralist tradition in Latin American culture the project SanarCreandowas designed to use culturally inclusive expressive activities as a tool to assist students in processing and decreasing the impact of the traumatic events of the last few years, described above, and invite students to participate in documenting the story and the events from their perspective. Sanar Creando (Healing Through Art) was intended for students to explore and strengthen the concept of identity as a building block of self-esteem and mental well-being. It aimed for children to find paths to express their thoughts and feelings individually and collectively to contribute to a vision for a better tomorrow for everyone. During the preliminary design, the team had planned that each grade, K-8, would meet twice a week over a 4-week period for each grade. However, after careful consideration, the team determined that longer engagement periods would be more advantageous for the students and the process. As a result, we restructured our approach and grouped the students into three multi-grade bands, K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. We met with each group for 9 weeks,maintaining the same frequency and duration of the gatherings. This approach enabled the team to create better connections with the students and provide them with a more engaged and meaningful learning experience. The project was done in three phases, where students were grouped by grade level. Number of hours invested in class: Each group met for 9 weeks, twice a week for 2 hours. About 35-40 hours of meeting time per phase. Number of students participating: Each phase had 14-17 students participating. Number of people involved: HACER: 2 (Artist/Coordinator + Evaluator) AURORA: 2 (Art teacher + Social Worker) ADLER: 1-4 (Art Therapists and coordinator, depending on class schedules) MURALIST: 1 Mural unveiling: Number of parents attending the final presentation about 20. Three murals were created, in the three diferent stages. The first one, ""Justice for al"" (see attached report) The artists of this mural are students in grades 6th through 8th. They sought to represent the events they lived during the pandemic and the demonstrations and riots following the murder of George Floyd. They also expressed their desire for inclusivity in women and her rainbow bandana and the raised fist of ""Black Lives Matter."" Finally, the butterfly, represents freedom, and the character looking to the future and the message of hope represents their desire for Justice for All. Students want this segment of the mural to prompt conversations among those who see it. The second mural, ""Health, Community, adn Peace"" (see attached report) The artists in this mural are students from 3rd through 5th grade. The mural represents three important ideas for students - three struggles. Fight for health: The intensity of feelings of fear, frustration, and uncertainty during COVID and quarantine Fight for our community: The flags around the tree of life representing togetherness, student identities and pride in their cultures Struggle for justice and peace: Hands around the world and a student protesting, using their voice, especially when they feel someone is not being treated fairly Students want this segment of the mural to make us talk about what happens in the world and how we feel about them. The third and final mural, ""Hope in the Future"" The artists in this mural are students in kindergarten through 2nd grade. The students show here the pride of the task accomplished by hard work and collaboration, demonstrating that we all have something of an artist inside - represented by the pencil and the rainbow and the art that emanates from it. The tree represents their strengths and protection, especially that of their families. The unicorn is the imagination and creativity of the students. The hummingbird represents freedom. Students want everyone who experiences this last section of the mural to feel joy, happiness, and hope for the future.",,,N/A,125000,,"Mario Hernandez, Board Chair Rodolfo Batres, Board Vice Chair Monica Garcia-Perez, Board Treasurer Luis Posas, Board member Carla Manzoni, Board member; Mario Hernandes, Board Chair Rodolfo Batres, Vice Chair Elena Izaksonas, Secretary (retired fom board as of December 2023) Monica Garcia-Perez, Treassurer (retired from board as of March 2023) Luis Posas Carla Manzoni Teresa Conde",,"Hispanic Advocacy and Community Empowerment through Research (HACER)",,"Murals have existed for millennia to engage community in the creation of its story. Today, we know that art creation heals the brain from intergenerational trauma. Creando Nuestro Futuro will be a series of murals created by Latinx children of Aurora Charter School to help them tell the story of pain that has resulted from being at the epicenter of racial injustice in our world and health inequities, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but also to help them heal from the wounds and discover a better day.",,,2022-06-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Hana,Bibliowicz,,,,,," 713-995-8469"," hana@hacer-mn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creando-nuestro-futuro-minnesotano-modern-day-latinx-murals-envisioning-better-tomorrow,,,,
10031028,"Created to Be Arts: A Black/BIPOC led art and creativity workshop series for youth and families",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","-Youth and families maintain a connection to local Minnesota Black artist through art workshops -Youth and families connect to local Minnesota Black/BIPOC communities through art -Students will gain interest and knowledge of various art mediums and fundamentals within each workshop -Students will learn skills and gain new resources in a Black/BIPOC led space to express themselves through art -Students will be inspired to create art from various mediums through learning new art techniques and ideas -Public community members who see the work will engage with Black/BIPOC art and creative expression and get the opportunity to listen and learn","The project for Created to Be Arts did have some delays in starting, as we had to wait for funding to begin. We did not receive funding until November 18th, 2022. This delayed our initial plans but the project is still moving along steadily.So far we have begun research and developing of the content and curriculum for the six workshops in the program. I am working on creating a poll to local parents around some of the class ideas we are brainstorming. We are working with our local network and direct community that consists of many within our target reach and audience to gather insight and feedback that might help us make the classes more impactful for a youth artists. I have also connected with a few local artists that have agreed to help co-facilitate if needed for workshops and am still finalizing the final curriculum to be completed by end of February. Within the research and development, we are seeing that we underestimated the amount of time it would take to create a curriculum. Initially we expected about 60 hours of research and already reached that and need through the end of February to finalize things. This will adjust our projected hours from 60 to 90 projected hours. We have also started the development of the website that will be used to share the story of the project as well as classes and sign ups. That is underway and will likely not be finished until late March. Lastly, we have put down a deposit to secure the photographer/videographer for the classes/workshop and content needed for the website. Because it is imperative that we hold these workshops through the spring/summer season we are still working diligently to stay close to the timelines we projected.; Created to Be Arts pilot program launched with BIPOC/Black led art workshops for youth and families spring/summer 2023. We constructed a website and marketing initiatives through both video and photos for the program to be used for current and future programming. The program created workshops across the Twin Cities to cultivate a safe space for BIPOC youth to experience a collaborative, supportive home for creativity and to thrive through access to art resources and tools. We did adjust the number of workshops we planned for the pilot, due to timing and underestimated costs in planning/materials, we had to adjust the number of classes and were able to host three various art classes and mini workshops for youth and adults within the budget. With these changes we also found that our estimated budgets for space rental, art supplies, and exhibit materials were lower than originally budgeted. We found that there was a need in additional support staff that could make up for the funds and adjusted the budget to apply the funds towards support staff (for planning and more hands on deck at workshops) and additional research (on post production strategy and review phase for the pilot program). Our goal was to build and cultivate a safe space for BIPOC youth and families to be creative and participate in the arts and I believe we did that. After each session, we received feedback from participants to help determine if we were on track and what they might change for or need for future workshops.",,,"N/A. We did have a slight overage (roughly $2) that was paid with personal funds.",20000,,N/A,,"Jena Holliday",Individual,"Jena Holliday is launching Created to Be Arts - a Black/BIPOC led creative art program that offers workshops for youth and families. The program will provide classes in visual art, illustration, ans introduce students to other art mediums. Classes will explore work from historic and current BIPOC artists. This program's purpose is to cultivate a safe space for BIPOC youth to experience a collaborative, supportive home for creativity and to thrive through access to art resources and tools.",,,2022-08-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/created-be-arts-blackbipoc-led-art-and-creativity-workshop-series-youth-and-families,,,,
10031066,"Creating Culturally Vibrant Communities with Health Wellness & Cultural Arts Events!",2023,17800,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","By offering workshops, learning tables and focus groups; I'll have measurable and tangible outcomes from attendees. After each festival, I'm conducting a community survey to glean from community members what was done well? What they'd like to see in the future? How diversified was the programming? What could've been done differently? Would they be interested in having more of this type of cultural programming offered in their community? ","As stated in my proposed concept, the purpose of this project is to plan & design Health Wellness & Cultural Arts activities in Black Indigenous Communities. I curated a Cultural Community Festival in North Minneapolis with emphasis on Health Education and Intentional Cultural Activities. We invited a Native American Elder to acknowledge the land. We had Native American Drummers to perform a Drum Ceremony and invited community members to join in for a Rain Dance. The community joined in and enjoyed the community aspect of the dance. We invited Nonprofit Organizations to table and educate community members on sustainable living. We had electric bikes, provided by NiceRideMN. Community Members used the bikes to join our organized bike ride to Indigenous Farms in North Minneapolis to learn about Indigenous Farming and how they can get involved in growing their own food. We had a roundtable with a Community Liaison & Facilitator to discuss sustainability, equity & access to food in Green Zones. We setup opportunities to conduct workshops designed to amplify awareness around community health and well-being at a later date. To bring attention around our Cultural Arts aspect; we highlighted Aztec Dancers, local Spoken Word Artists as well as local Cultural Music Artists. Our goals were met! We were able to engage with over 100 participants. Through our NiceRide tracking, we signed up over 50 memberships with our Equitable Engagement program which allows NiceRide Team Members to give $100 yearly bike memberships to underserved communities for $5 per year. Each community table had giveaway's for community members. Participants harvested food from local Indigenous Gardens. We had Educational Learning Tables. We had Artist teaching Art Skills plus an Open Mic at every event. We conducted Roundtables involving community members. We had an opening question around Equity & Food Access at every event. We invited students to come and learn about agriculture & farming with other youth participants. We also invited community members to ask about community plots to grow their own food. We met with our local council member to talk about doing advocacy work together. We had a group of amazing volunteers/ambassadors who helped with every aspect of planning & organizing these events.; BF50 Indigenous Health curated Health Wellness & Cultural Arts Events, specifically in Minneapolis Green Zones. The measurable outcomes for this project exceeded my expectations. We planned to create events/activities involving students, community members & cultural leaders in the community. We hosted Earth Day Events, Small Business Art Events, Chicano Latinos Programming and we partnered with Local Nonprofits to provide education around Plant-Based Food Education. We hosted a Cultural Celebration about Seed Saving & Organic Growing which included a Candle-making Workshop to honor Mom's who's doing great work in their community. BF50 partnered with Black Indigenous Community Leaders to host several Urban Garden Educational Events. I hosted the UMN Green Summit Panel as well as the Community Connections Conference Breakout Session, in which BF50 Indigenous Health collaborated with Project Sweetie Pie and Minneapolis Climate Action. Local Environmental Organizational Leaders joined as panelists. I hosted a Cultural Seed Convening with 2023 James Beard Leadership Award Winner, Jim Embry who presented an Award Winning presentation on Seed saving. Organic Growing and Environmental Justice. I served 100% PlantBased Food that garnered huge recognition by community members as well as other notable guests. We absolutely achieved our goals. BF50 partnered with local organizations, Educators, Artists and Students to help amplify Black and Indigenous voices. The work we accomplished was apparent as we met our goal to bring awareness around Environmental Justice, Sustainable Transportation and Sustainable Food Systems. We achieved our goals and the impact was apparent. We received excellent feedback during our Workshops, Focus Groups, Urban Farm Bike Tours and Urban Farm Cultural Gatherings. In order to create tracking; we created sign-in sheets for most of the events. We set up a pre-planned Google Doc Form to garner necessary information prior to the events. The forms asked attendees to list how they would like to participate in the events. Lastly, we did have some slight difficulties we would like to change/amend. We didn't anticipate cost allocations for Art Supplies and Food Service Assistance, nor did I express that the funding should not be as rigid as it was perceived. It's not only used for Food & Products Purchases. I should have clarified a budget for the amount of time I personally put into Food Prep, Cooking and for my Assistants. As a result, I personally covered Art Supplies. I spent valuable time preparing food and had to lean on assistance from people who I'd planned on assisting with other duties. Another lesson learned was equipment rentals - when renting on a Saturday, due to businesses being closed on Sundays; we're required to pay 2 days of equipment rental. When offering grants to Cultural Curators who primarily serve Cultural Communities, perhaps having less rigid requirements might be helpful in assisting Curators. The object for me is to provide amazing services to underserved communities without feeling so stifled. One of my team members misplaced 3 of my receipts and I almost had a conniption. The pressure of dotting every I and crossing every T is a bit much. My pictures and videos speak for themselves. Although, I'm extremely appreciative for this opportunity; there has to be a better way to complete this process. It has definitely caused me to rethink how I plan to provide these services to underserved communities in the future.",,,,17367,,N/A,,"BrittFit50 Indigenous Health, Wellness and Cultural Arts",Individual,"The purpose of this project is to plan & design Health Wellness & Cultural Arts activities in Black Indigenous Communities. I aim to curate Cultural Community Festivals with an emphasis on Health Education and Cultural Workshops. These workshops are designed to amplify awareness around community health and well-being by also shining a light on Indigenous Peoples' heritage through Cultural Arts.",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-culturally-vibrant-communities-health-wellness-cultural-arts-events,,,,
10034071,"Created To Be Arts: A Black/BIPOC Led Creative Arts Education Project",2024,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Funding will help to create additional workshop programming for art class workshops in person, help us to expand into offering a set of new virtual workshops with accompanying art tool kits for students and lastly we plan to expand our local footprint by hosting community style art activity tables available during local events and markets that share our mission, offer a creative activity, and engage with local communities. We plan to host 3-5 new art education focused activities through in person and online initiatives for the coming 2024-2025.",,,,Unknown,14750,5250,"Not Available",0.1,"Jena Holliday",,"Project: Created to Be Arts - a Black/BIPOC led creative art program that offers workshops to the community. I am Jena Holliday, a black female artist, children's book author and illustrator and I have owned an illustration and design studio, Spoonful of Faith for the past 9 years in Minnesota. I constantly receive interest from parents that lack the tools to cultivate the creativity and artistic interests of their children. I have desired to create a space where youth can come and feel safe to express themselves freely through art and creativity and be surrounded by a diverse community. Many BIPOC youth and children in local communities are often faced with challenges economically and socially that may not allow them the resources to participate in artistic expression, learning, or creative programming. When they do, they are learning from non-black/BIPOC people which doesn't always present a safe environment. I plan to open a local BIPOC led center of arts that has classes that offer a variety of visual art and creative making classes mainly taught by Black and other BIPOC identifying teachers. In 2023, we released a pilot program, Created to Be Arts - a Black/BIPOC led creative art program that offers classes in various visual art, illustration techniques and disciplines completely free to the community. The pilot summer program was a success and we are working to offer quarterly classes ongoing. Activities To Be Completed With Funding: This coming 2024-2025 we plan to create additional arts programming to extend the pilot project with some new adjustments. Funding will help to create additional workshop programming for in person art class workshops, help us to expand into offering a set of new virtual workshops with accompanying art tool kits for students and lastly we plan to expand our local footprint by hosting community style art activity tables available during local events and markets that share our mission, offer a creative activity, and engage with local communities. We plan to host 3-5 new art education focused activities through in person and online initiatives for the coming 2024-2025. Impact on Intended Audience: Additional In Person Workshops -- The program provides classes in various visual art, illustration techniques and exposes underserved students to other art mediums. Our workshop classes explore work from historic and current BIPOC artists. This program's purpose is to cultivate a safe space for BIPOC youth to experience a collaborative, supportive home for creativity and to thrive through access to art resources and tools. New virtual workshop class -- Creates an even more accessible option for our youth and families - as we've received feedback about offering an online option for those unable to attend in person for personal, health, disabilities or otherwise. Community Arts Activity Tables- Coming directly to local communities events and markets, we make it easy for families to engage in visual arts through our activities. This also gives us an opportunity to educate them on our mission and connect local BIPOC/Black communities with our visual arts programming.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jena,Holliday,,,,,,"(612) 483-4339",hello@spoonfuloffaith.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/created-be-arts-blackbipoc-led-creative-arts-education-project,,,,
10038462,"Creating dynamic experiences and increasing community engagement at Minnesota Children's Museum.",2024,945000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Create and deliver dynamic experiences to visitors in our Saint Paul museum; Launch Family Nights to ensure all families, regardless of income, can access the playful learning that happens at Minnesota Children's Museum.",,,,Unknown,945000,,"Suzette Huovinen (Chair), Michael Fiddelke (Past Chair), Matt Brown (Treasurer), Kate McRoberts (Secretary)",,"Minnesota Children's Museum",,"Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024: -Create and deliver dynamic experiences to visitors in our St. Paul museum. -Launch Family Nights to ensure all families, regardless of income, can access the playful learning that happens at Minnesota Children's Museum Dynamic Experiences Our World -In FY24 and FY25, we will update underperforming areas in our popular Our World gallery. We will replace the hardware store with a vet clinic and pet grooming storefront that will nurture children's social- emotional development, while trying on adult roles. We also have plans to update other areas within the gallery, like an area within the fire station. We may work with partners and consultants to complete this work. Forces at Play -We will continue the work we began in FY23 to update the experience. We will prototype and install new components in the water area. Summer 2024 -The Mud Zone Experience has been a popular area for visitors this summer. We will continue to staff and purchase materials for the experience until The Backyard closes for the winter. -To draw attendance in Summer 2024, we will create a special experience entitled Monsters on Summer Vacation. We will begin this work with concept development, working with a cross-departmental internal team and utilizing visitor input. We anticipate that we will engage consultants or advisors to develop summer experiences. As we refine the concept, the work may involve identifying community partners, designing/fabricating exhibit components, or outlining program activities. We will complete final design, fabrication, and installation to launch the new experience in summer 2024. The Studio -We will update experiences in The Studio throughout the year, implementing two to four new experiences. We will also make changes to the space, so it is more efficient and effective for staff and visitors. We plan to hire some part-time facilitators to enhance the experiences in the space. Creativity Jam -In FY24, we will begin to design, develop, and prototype a new experience for Creativity Jam. Imaginopolis -We will kickoff the development and design process for a new iteration of Imaginopolis that will open in FY25. This year will consist of mostly staff time on development, but we will also work with a group of local theater professionals who will consult our team on the project. Expanded Outreach Family Nights are an important part of the museum's Play for All program, which ensures that all families can enjoy the museum's playful learning experiences, regardless of income. Hosted at the downtown St. Paul museum, family nights connect community members facing financial challenges to the museum's expansive galleries. They also serve as an entry point for many families into the museum's All Play program, which provides steeply discounted admission tickets and memberships to income-qualified families. ",,,2023-07-01,2025-08-31,,Completed,,,Briana," Geurink",,,,,," (651) 225-6039",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-dynamic-experiences-and-increasing-community-engagement-minnesota-childrens-1,,,,
10038356,"Creating Together: Inclusive Art for Children with Special Needs",2025,23540,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"At least 30 special needs children and their caregivers will participate in free art workshops across two seasonal series. At least 75% of children will report a positive experience. At least 75% of caregivers will indicate that the program met or exceeded expectations. Two Somali-speaking teenagers will gain hands-on work experience supporting children with special needs. Community partners-including Somali-led organizations, special education teachers and case managers from Oak Hill, Discovery, and Madison elementary schools, the Islamic Center of St. Cloud, and the St. Cloud Public Library-will affirm the program's value and contribute ideas for improvement.",,,600,Unknown,23540,,"Leyla Mumin (President), Dr. Kathy Johnson (Vice President), Mohamed Mumin (Secretary), Elliot Zettas (Treasurer), Dr. Mohamed Ahmed (Board Member at Large)",0.5,"Fahan Organization",,"Imagine a world where every child-regardless of ability-has access to the wonder of art. A world where color, texture, movement, and imagination come together in welcoming spaces filled with laughter, discovery, and expression. Fahan Organization envisions such a world-and this project brings it to life by offering free, inclusive art education for elementary-aged children with special needs in the St. Cloud Area School District. At its heart, this initiative is about equity in art education. It acknowledges that children with disabilities are too often left out of traditional arts programs due to financial barriers, inaccessible teaching methods, or cultural and linguistic disconnects. By offering high-quality, developmentally appropriate art education for students with IEPs, 504 plans, or those in special education classrooms, this program addresses those gaps-joyfully and intentionally-through visual art instruction that affirms each child's creativity. The program consists of two six-week workshop series-Fall 2025 and Spring 2026-with each session lasting 90 minutes and held three weekday evenings and three Saturdays per cycle. Workshops will be hosted in accessible community spaces like local school art rooms or the St. Cloud Public Library s Children s Center. With open-entry flexibility, families can attend as they are able-without pressure or pretense. Led by Kelly Meyer, a licensed art teacher with a background in pediatric nursing and experience as a Jerome Foundation and Minnesota State Arts Board grantee, the curriculum includes painting, marbling, collage, and sensory storybook creation. All activities use multisensory, adaptive strategies that build skills in communication, motor coordination, and emotional expression. These are not silent classrooms-they re full of color, music, laughter, and the spontaneous joy of creative discovery. Caregivers will participate side-by-side with their children, gaining tools to reinforce art exploration at home. Each session builds shared memories through joy and creativity. These moments stay with families. They matter. To ensure cultural and language accessibility, we will hire and train two multi-lingual teen aides who will assist with classroom support and interpretation. This strategy provides valuable employment experience for youth and reflects our community-centered approach. Our key partners include the St. Cloud Public Library, Islamic Center of St. Cloud, local elementary schools (especially Madison, Oak Hill, and Discovery), and special education case managers-all of whom will support recruitment and feedback loops. This project has been shaped through deep listening to families and special education caregivers, many of whom asked for a joyful, safe, inclusive space for their children to learn about art. Research shows that art education improves communication, motor development, emotional regulation, and social engagement-especially for children with special needs. But beyond data, it offers moments of pride, joy, and transformation. Amina Mumin, Executive Director of Fahan Organization, will serve as Project Director. Amina founded Fahan advocate for dignity, inclusion, and support for disabled individuals and their families. Her leadership ensures that this program is grounded in trust, cultural relevance, and the lived realities of the communities we serve. ",,,2025-09-22,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Amina,Mumin,,,,,,"(320) 217-2498",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Stearns",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-together-inclusive-art-children-special-needs,,,,
10034007,"Creating dynamic experiences and increasing community engagement at Minnesota Children's Museum",2024,500000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Create and deliver dynamic experiences to visitors in our Saint Paul museum; Launch Family Nights to ensure all families, regardless of income, can access the playful learning that happens at Minnesota Children's Museum.",,,,,,,"Suzette Huovinen (Chair), Michael Fiddelke (Past Chair), Matt Brown (Treasurer), Kate McRoberts (Secretary)",,"Minnesota Childrens Museum",,"This project includes new exhibit components and enhancements to help educate youth and expand outreach.",,,2023-07-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Johnstone,,,,,,"(651) 225-6009",Ajohnstone@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creating-dynamic-experiences-and-increasing-community-engagement-minnesota-childrens,,,,
10031062,"Creation of a Web-Based Exhibit to Expand Knowledge About the Philando Castile Peace Garden",2023,60000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The plan for the proposed web-based exhibit calls for multiple collaborative planning sessions led by an Exhibit Planner that include (1) Philando Castile Peace Garden Governing Committee and pro bono Consultants, (2) Subject Matter Experts, and (3) Exhibit Developers Designer, Media/Interactive Developers. Public comment regarding the need, design, and audience for the space and complementary exhibit has occurred on three occasions: MIA exhibit inspired by Philando Castile's death, community engagement activities conducted by 4RM+ULA architectural firm in creating the space design, and a Falcon Heights community-wide survey. These data will provide invaluable foundational pillars for the proposed planning and implementation project. The core planning team, along with the Exhibit Planner, will provide input that crafts a collaborative story regarding what the exhibit can look like. Prior to completing the final exhibit design, the concept will be presented to a broad group of stakeholders along with requests for feedback. This will also be an opportunity to involve the public. Planned Activities/Expected Outcomes: Contract with an Exhibit Planner and host planning meetings - Outcome: Alignment of planners regarding the overall project; documentation of agreements and direction. Review PCPG's history, existing planning documents, and other material related to garden decision-making and priorities - Outcome: Collective refinement of ideas and direction; documentation of agreements. Review assessment documentation (community engagement survey results (MIA Exhibit, 4RM+ULA, and Falcon Heights community survey) - Outcome: Collective integration of assessment documentation with current ideas and direction; documentation of agreements and relevant information to frame the exhibit. Gap analysis of opportunities and/or challenges (current and future direction of the PCPG interpretation trends, etc.) - Outcome: Collective integration of gap analysis data with current ideas and direction; documentation of agreements and relevant information to frame the exhibit. Environmental scan (benchmarking PCPG with similar spaces for peace, justice, healing, and contemplation regionally and nationally) - Outcome: Collective integration of environmental scan data with current ideas and direction; documentation of agreements and relevant information to frame the exhibit. Exhibit Plan Creation - Outcome: Planning meetings/retreats to identify exhibit goals (big idea generation; concept development; design; development; production, fabrication, and installation objectives (collective agreement and documentation of the exhibit frame and subcategories). Draft documents and revisions - Outcome: First draft of the Exhibit Plan, including specifics about audience, the big idea; concept development; design; development; production, fabrication, and installation objectives. Final plan presented for PCPG Team for approval - Outcome: Revised and edited Exhibit Plan. Implementation sessions - Outcome: Alignment of Plan Implementation Team regarding immediate next steps, whose involved, and challenges to address; documentation of agreements and decisions. Content Creation - Outcome: Content deliverables for each part of the exhibit: main messages, themes, subthemes, images, quotes, object labels, image captions, credits, interactives, narratives, media elements, etc. (first draft of the exhibit content and fabrication, and installation objectives). Drafts/Edits - Outcome: Edited exhibit content for installation. Final Design - Outcome: Script, design details, and graphic layouts made into a production-ready package (Agreed on exhibit content and installation details). Fabrication Phase - Outcomes: Final copyedited and proofread design files/graphic layouts ready for production. Production and Placement - Outcome: Final exhibit on display.","The proposed project has one goal: To tell a fuller story of the Philando Castile Peace Garden through a web-based exhibit. When implemented, it will change the amount of information available in one place to visitors and the world. The strategies that will help accomplish the goal are: (1) Planning, (2) Designing, and (3) Implementation. We are in the first stages of (Planning and Design) of the work. To date we have contracted with Exhibit Planner Steve Boyd-Smith of Amplifier Experience Design. The firm does Interpretive planning and exhibit design for museums and sites of history, culture, conscience, and spirit across the country. Collaborative planning meetings have been held with the Philando Castile Peace Garden Committee and pro bono consultants. The committee, consultants, and exhibit planner are all aligned on the work ahead and are grounded in the garden's history. Signage that will carry the QR Code that will guide garden visitors to the web-based exhibit have been designed by the Exhibit Designer and outdoor sign vendors are being contacted to determine costs for the type of sign material recommended by the Exhibit Planner. Dates have been identified for meetings with Content Experts, the garden Architect, and additional meetings are planned with the Philando Castile Peace Garden Committee. There are ongoing planning and alignment meetings between the pro bono Consultants, Exhibit Planner, and Exhibit Designer. We have not made any changes to our project goal.; The Philando Castile Community Peace Garden is a regenerative space dedicated to his life. The creation of the Web-Based Exhibit expands knowledge about the garden that lives on in perpetuity. The stated outcomes for the work were: (1) To tell a fuller story of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden, and (2) Expand the amount of information available in one place about Philando for garden visitors and the world. Both outcomes were accomplished, however, the website is not in place for viewing. Web pages are being critiqued by a segment of Peace Garden stakeholders, including Philando's family members, university professors, the newly formed Friends of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Board of Directors, the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Renewal Committee, and a variety of community influencers who have supported the garden's founding and development. The web pages, including a 15-minute videotape that takes viewers on a tour of the garden through the four seasons (spring, summer, fall, and winter) of the year, will be revised based on the combined feedback from stakeholders. We have visible evidence of outcomes via designed web pages (attached) and the videotape. The current measurement of our outcomes are the designed web pages, including the videotape, that are ready for placement once the comment and revision periods end. Since the March and June reports, the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Renewal Committee, pro-bono consultants, the web-based interpretative history consultant, a host of scholars, and Black men have been deeply engaged in strategy work to accomplish project outcomes, including: (1) planning, (2) designing, and (3) creating the web-based exhibit. Steve Boyd-Smith, our web-based exhibit consultant, has been communicating with scholars locally and nationally such as Ren'e Ater, Ph.D. (Brown University), Christine Baeumier, Ph.D., Rose Brewer, Ph.D., Elaine Evans, Ph.D. (all from the University of Minnesota), Davu Seru (Musician, Composer, Writer), and Glorius L. Martin (Hip Hop Artist) to gain knowledge that has informed interpretive history planning, design, and creation of the web-based exhibit. Planning sessions have focused on preserving and honoring African American cultural heritage in Minnesota and highlighting the central goal of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Web-Based Exhibit: to have visitors to the website understand the role of peace, justice, equity, and healing in the context of the Philando Castile tragedy and the community's response to it. Individual interviews and planning sessions have identified physical and cultural assets that matter to Philando's family and community residents, and they have documented information of importance that is related to Philando's death and how the garden came to exist on Minnesota State Fair property. A detailed bibliography listing various news accounts of the Philando Castile tragedy and the work and creativity his life and death has inspired are part of the web-based exhibit. These bibliographic sources will subsidize what is know about the Philando Castile tragedy and what his life and death have inspired. Since earlier reporting to the Minnesota Humanities Center, we have learned that a member of the Friends of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Board of Directors has written a book about the community's response to the Castile tragedy. When published, it will be the first of its kind, concentrating solely on how community actors responded after Philando was killed. The book's author, a former Star Tribune reporter, is currently searching for a publisher. Community-created protest art from around the world, initially curated for an MIA Exhibit in 2018, and art placed in the garden, will be a small part of the web-based exhibit that tells the story of a place where a community tragedy occurred and how artists and writers feel about the injustice. The greater part of the art collection will become a coffee table book. Beyond the website, the Peace Garden uses a monthly E-newsletter, Seeds of Peace, to continue awareness of the efforts and actions being done in Philando's memory and to continue his legacy. Philando's memory is kept alive for people all over the world to experience through the e-newsletter and the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Instagram and Facebook pages. These platforms have allowed the garden to reach over 700 followers on Instagram and Facebook respectively, and nearly 1,500 monthly email recipients. The platforms drive traffic to the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden website. More than 100 people visited the site in April 2023 and there have been nearly 700 total impressions over the last few months.",,," * In-kind support is provided to the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden by GrayHall. GrayHall coordinated all aspects of the Web-Based Exhibit funded by the Humanities Center grant, an estimated 60 hours at a cost of $9,000. * Planner Steve Boyd-Smith purchased garden signage that carry the QR Code that directs garden visitors to the Web-Based Exhibit. Steve also paid for signs installation. He has not reported the cost. * Two university professors refused honorarium for their consultation time of two-hours each an estimated cost of $600. * Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation staff provided financial support and consultation to the Web-Based Exhibit, an estimated 30 hours at a cost of $2,250. * Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation staff provided consultation regarding the design and development of the Web-Based Exhibit, approximately 2 hours at a cost of $300. * The Minnesota Historical Society provided a planning grant of $79,150 that allows for extensive historical planning and research that will strengthen the Web-Based Exhibit's historical features. ",60000,,"The Philando Castile Peace Garden partnered with Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation on this grant. The Board of Directors of Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation: Jan Angell, Christophe Beck, Clarence Bethea, Michael Echols, Jill Farrington, Chris Galvin, Jacy Grais, Eric Hammes, Mark Henneman, Nausheena Hussain, Joseph Lee (Vice Chair), Nancy Lyons, Matt Majka, Susan Marvin, Mary Jane Melendez, Adine Momoh, Gloria Perez, Miguel Ramos, Richard Senese, Bo Thao-Urabe, Tarek Tomes, Diane Tran (Board Chair), Kathy Tunheim, Alex West Steinman; At the time the Humanities grant was requested, the Peace Garden did not have a Board of Directors. In the second quarter of 2023, the Friends of the Philando Castile Community Peace Garden organization gained a 501.c.3 designation and it has a Board of Directors. This grant was awarded to the Philando Castile Peace Garden and Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Board of Directors are: Jan Angell, Vice President, Compensation and Benefits, 3M (Retired); Christophe Beck, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ecolab, Inc.; Clarence Bethea, Founder and CEO, Upsie; Michael Echols, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, Carousel Motor Group (CMG); Jill Farrington, Partner, KPMG LLP; Chris Galvin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Andersen Corporation; Jacy Grais, Community Volunteer; Eric Hammes, Executive Vice President, Chief Country Goverance and Services Officer, 3M; Mark Henneman, Chairman & CEO, Mairs & Power, Inc.; Nausheena Hussain, Principal of Nissa Consulting; Joseph Lee, M.D., Board Vice Chair; President & CEO, Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation; Nancy Lyons, CEO, Clockwork; Matt Majka, President & Alternate Governor, Minnesota Wild; Susan Marvin, Retired Chair of the Board of the Marvin Companies; Mary Jane Melendez, Chief Sustainability and Global Impact Officer for General Mills; Adine Momoh, Esq., Partner, Stinson, LLP; Gloria Perez, President & CEO, Women's Foundation of Minnesota; Miguel Ramos, Senior Director of Diversity and inclusion Strategy, Minnesota Twins; Richard Senese, President of Capella University; Bo Thao-Urabe, Founder and President of Seed.Grow.Bloom LLC; Tarek Tomes, Commissioner of Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) and the State of Minnesota's Chief Information Officer (CIO); Diane Tran, Board Chair; System Executive Director of Community Health Equity and Engagement at Fairview Health Services; Kathy Tunheim, CEO + Principal, Tunheim; Alex West Steinman, Co-founder and CEO, The Coven",,"Philando Castile Peace Garden",,"An exhibit planner will be hired to lead a project team of subject matter experts, artists, and lay-people through planning, design, and implementation of a web-based exhibit that expands the current work of the Philando Castile Peace Garden, including contemporary knowledge of racial history, community trauma, and the role of art, peace, grief, and healing in the wake of police violence.",,,2022-10-03,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nora,Hall,,,,,," 651-222-8333"," nhall@grayhall.com","Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creation-web-based-exhibit-expand-knowledge-about-philando-castile-peace-garden,,,,
10031038,"Creative Writing by People of Color with Developmental Disabilities",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","See Application under ""Documents"" tab.","We arranged and executed a fall class with Accord, and have arranged spring classes with Accord, Interact, MSS, Next Step, and ISD 197--meaning our total goal of six classes has already been set in motion! 60% of the Accord class was made up of students of color. 100% reported that they feel proud of their work, saying of the teacher ""he has been a good listener"" and ""very clear explanation."" We released a book entitled ""Heart's Guest #8"" that was celebrated with an author reading at the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration with over 80 people in attendance.; Quantitatively, our project goals were to hold six creative writing classes serving 60 adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, in conjunction with new and prior organizational partners, prioritizing students of color. We held six classes! They served 59 students. By our best data, the racial makeup of students was 30% Black, 21% Asian/Asian American, 9% Latino, and 40% white (meeting our goal of at least 50% students of color). The organizations we partnered with were Accord (twice), Next Step, MSS, Interact, and ISD 197. While ISD 197 was the only new partnership forged by this project, it is worth noting that this grant helped rekindle class partnerships with MSS and Interact that had been dormant for years. Additionally, it nudged all prior partners toward more intersectional racial consciousness in programming, as intended. We also sought for 95% of students to report that they are proud of the work they created, and for 80% of audiences to cite that Cow Tipping writing changes the way they think about disability. 88% of students surveyed either agreed or strongly agreed that they were proud of their writing (on a scale of 1-5, the average response was 4.3). That is lower than our target, with most neutral or disagree scores coming from our partnership with Next Step transition program. This may have been due to the setting (it's in a school, so our class may have just felt like an addition to the school day), or the teacher (who despite our training was less inclined to ""activate"" or inspire students, and was also coached by a new contractor we brought on due to having a record number of classes). For audiences, at the Lake Monster book release event we surveyed, 76% of respondents cited a changed perspective on disability--also a bit lower than our target. One reason may be because that audience was disproportionately made up of support staff and family of authors (76% of the audience, versus a usual balance of closer to 50%) and we were thus ""preaching to the choir."" We did have other events made up of a more even balance of familiar vs. new audience members, such as our Penn-Lake Library book release, however we only chose to survey one to avoid survey fatigue among participants. All that said, the vast majority of students and audiences appreciate and are pushed by our work! Here are some more qualitative comments from surveys of students, support staff, and teachers: ""I think I want to do this class again all the time"" ""Happy Happy Joy"" ""getting out of comfort zone"" ""I've been writing ever since highschool, this class puts me even more in touch with my creative side"" ""I should write more often"" ""So cool to see these clients get to express themselves like this"" ""I learned that anyone can be a poet or author"" ""great job--just have my wheels turning for future ideas"" ""The best part of this program is getting to witness students owning their power and unleashing their most creative ridiculous powerful tragic heartbreaking confusing complicated developed multi dimensional personal imagined ideas. Their ideas and stories and visions and questions and concepts are amazing, it's gift to get to hear them.""",,,"Financial support to help cover the cost of classes was provided by two partners organizations on a sliding scale basis--$450 from MSS, and $500 (in the form of a targeted donation from a community benefactor) from ISD 197. $276.96 total was earned from book sales at all the author reading and book release events we held. In-kind support was offered primarily in the form of comunity spaces for our book releases, including Lake Monster Brewing, Penn-Lake Library, and the University of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration.",20000,,"Natalie Martell, Advisory Board Ardella Hudson, Advisory Board Steve Wellvang, Advisory Board",,"Cow Tipping Press",,"See Application under ""Documents"" tab. ",,,2022-09-15,2023-08-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-writing-people-color-developmental-disabilities,,,,
10038405,"Creative Community: Cultural Connections",2024,46500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1)Re-establish the art of MN-based Latina and Latinx artists within the larger picture of visual arts in the state; 2) Advance the appreciation of contemporary works made by Latina and Latinx artists as a form of global art, capable of reaching all audiences; 3) Share the heritage, histories, identities and diversity of Latina and Latinx peoples in Minnesota today; 4) Platform and advance the artistic career and goals of each artist participating in the show, and advocate for the inclusion of Latina and Latinx artists as established contributors to the contemporary art landscape of Minnesota and the broader United States; 5) Create a space of unity for women and non-binary artists to engage with the general public.",,,1950,"FR Bigelow Foundation, Minnesota Indian Affairs",38109,8391,"Jean Wincek, CSJ (Chair), Kathryn Clubb (Vice Chair), Christine Moore (Secretary), Mary Jo Abler, Anne McKeig, JD, Tracey Burton, JD, Donna McNamara, PhD, Ken Charles, Joy Milos, CSJ, PhD, Samantha Hanson, Joan Mitchell, CSJ, Diane Shlestad Huston, Kathleen O'Brien, PhD, Pamela O. Johnson, MS, RN, Colleen O'Malley, CSJ, Andrea C. Lee, Jennifer Ortale, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, MBA, Robert Wollan, Therese Sherlock, CSJ, Kristen Vogel Womack, Angela Hall Slaughter, JD, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Minda Suchan, Valerie Young, Jill Underdahl, CSJ",,"COMPAS, Inc.",,"Expanding COMPAS' Creative Community work, Minnesota Teaching Artists from African, Indigenous, Latinx, and/or Asian heritages, will develop & deliver community-inspired arts programs that teach an art form with roots in their cultural heritage. Artists will select the Minnesota community where their residency will be delivered, focusing on increasing access to the art form. Over the course of multiple sessions, participants will learn the art form's cultural context, artists from that culture who have influenced it, and create the art form. The art and cultural learnings will be shared between participants from the various programs during gatherings and cultural exchanges for participants. They'll also be shared during exhibits or performances for the hosting communities. ",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Dawne," Brown White",,,,,," (651) 292-3261",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Houston, Olmsted, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-community-cultural-connections-1,,,,
10038430,"Creative Writing by Multiply Marginalized Authors with Developmental Disabilities",2024,67500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Identify and describe Hmong healing practices for common ailments through a series of oral history interviews of Hmong elder practitioners; Preserve and pass down traditional Hmong healing practices with free community workshops engaging together in learning and practicing traditional Hmong healing rituals and producing a series of three, 2 3-minute, videos demonstrating each healing practice and its techniques; Connect with ancestral wisdom at the workshop through health lessons that compare and apply Hmong healing practices with that of similar western self-care modalities for common ailments; Empower Hmong families to live a well-balanced life including the daily use of traditional healing practices.",,,,Unknown,54984,12515,"Not Available","0.5 FTE, 1.0 FTE","Cow Tipping",,"I was walking to the store which is close to my house and I walked home and my legs were sore but I don't care because the more I walk then my legs get stronger. - Blong, Cow Tipping author Founded in 2016, Cow Tipping works to change our narratives on intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD)-in practice and in print. It began with two brothers. Jay, born with disabilities, was learning mundane skills like the meaning of the McDonald's logo in special ed. Bryan, born ""neurotypical,"" was a college student studying English. Noticing deep, unrecognized potential in his brother, Bryan began working on creative writing with Jay: publishing his stories and offering him a rare chance to tell his own story, leave a mark in literary history, and be seen and valued by broader community. Cow Tipping envisions a world where tired stereotypes are tipped on their head and disability is seen not as a problem to overcome but rather a unique solution to society's ableist assumptions. We literally create new narratives by teaching inclusive writing classes for adults with I/DD like Jay (700+ alums to date!) and publishing their work-a body of writing that hardly exists outside our program. Each year we partner with varied organizations to put on three semesters of classes. For teachers, we hire both our student alums with I/DD and justice-driven college students, who uniformly walk away with a changed perspective on disability. At semester's end, we extend this mindset-shifting opportunity to a larger community by publishing elegant chapbooks of students' best work and celebrating their release with author readings in spaces like coffee shops, bookstores, and arts centers. For our MHC Cultural Heritage grant, Cow Tipping will take on three long-desired initiatives aimed at increasing intersectional access. Each semester from Summer 24 to Spring 25, we'll offer a) one online class open to any Minnesotan with I/DD; b) one in-person class in the Twin Cities that prioritizes BIPOC students; and c) one online or in-person class serving students in Greater Minnesota. This totals nine new, responsive classes serving 90 adults from diverse populations in Minnesota's disability communities. Additionally, each semester we will take on one initiative that expands the reach of these authors beyond our traditional book release events. In the summer, we'll create a custom, high-quality video showcasing the process and product of classes for far-reaching audiences. In the fall, we'll compile and celebrate the very best writing of our past two years with a special release of The Best of Cow Tipping: Volume 5. And in the spring, we'll send one of our authors and a staff ally to the Minnesota Council of Teachers of English conference in Duluth to speak on the value of including divergent, disabled voices like ours in secondary ELA classrooms. The goals of this project are to ""make the road by walking"" and serve new, intersectionally diverse students who haven't previously had access to writing and publishing, while reaching new and greater audiences with their uniquely impactful voices.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Bryan," Boyce",,,,,," (507) 201-9678",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-writing-multiply-marginalized-authors-developmental-disabilities-1,,,,
10034097,"Creative Community: Cultural Connections",2024,46500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our goals for this project are to: Expand knowledge of and creative engagement with Minnesota artists of African, Indigenous, Latinx, and/or Asian heritage for people who share those cultural heritages and who have limited access to the arts; Use the arts to increase people's connection to and understanding of their identity and culture; Increase arts workshop participants creative skills in the art form their community decided to learn; Raise participants awareness of other cultures through in-person or online exchanges with participants from other organizations participating in this project; Create opportunities for participants to share their artwork, experience, and/or learnings with other members of their community.",,,1950,"Partner Sites",,,"Elizabeth (Liz) Sheets (President), Mimi Stake (Vice President), Jeff Goldenberg (Treasurer), Amy Lucas (Secretary), Tracy Robertson, Yvette Trotman, Virajita Singh, Andrew Leizens, Dr. Louis Porter II, Ph. D, Iren Bishop, Ann Dayton, Ryan Kopperud, Greta (Margaret) Rudolph, Melissa Drwall-Hrad, Jessica Gessner, Dameun Strange, Sonya Sustacek, Heidi Fehlhaber, Brittany Keefe, Steve Hawley Ph.D.",,COMPAS,,"Minnesota Teaching Artists from African, Indigenous, Latinx, and/or Asian heritages, will develop & deliver community-inspired arts programs that teach an art form with roots in their cultural heritage. Artists will select the Minnesota community where their residency will be delivered, focusing on increasing access to the art form. Over the course of multiple sessions, participants will learn the art form's cultural context, artists from that culture who have influenced it, and create the art form. The art and cultural learnings will be shared between participants from the various programs during gatherings and cultural exchanges for participants. They all also be shared during exhibits or performances for the hosting communities.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joan,Linck,,,,,,"(651) 292-3203","joan@compas.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-community-cultural-connections,,,,
10034051,"Creative Writing by Multiply Marginalized Authors with Developmental Disabilities",2024,67500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We seek for 90 new students to be served by our project: 1/3 from Greater Minnesota, 1/3 online, and 1/3 in majority BIPOC classes. Among these students, we want to maintain our track record of 95%+ citing on surveys that they are proud of the work they create and would recommend the class to others. For our readings, we seek an average attendance of 50 members, with at least 1/2 of them having limited prior contact with people with I/DD. Among audience members, we want 80% to cite on surveys that reading Cow Tipping books changes the way they think about disability, an important metric for showing our organization is achieving its mission. For the special Best of Volume 5 release, we expect a doubled audience of 100, likely to join forces with another arts or music entity to bring together additional intersecting communities. For our MCTE conference presentation, we seek at least five new Cow Tipping speaking opportunities in classrooms across Minnesota to be secured by connections made at the event. Among our teachers, we seek 95% to cite on surveys that they have fun doing this job and would recommend it to others, showing how this role can be a pipeline into broader disability involvement for the burgeoning advocates we hire.",,,,,,,"Ardella Hudson, Caroline Roberts, Steve Wellvang",,"Cow Tipping Press",,"Cow Tipping Press works to change narratives on intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD)in practice and in print. This project includes three long-desired initiatives aimed at increasing intersectional access and will provide: 1) one online class open to any Minnesotan with I/DD; 2) one in-person class in the Twin Cities that prioritizes BIPOC students; 3) one online or in-person class serving students in Greater Minnesota. For a total of nine new, responsive classes serving 90 adults from diverse populations in Minnesota's disability communities.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bryan,Boyce,,,,,,"(507) 201-9678","bboyce@cowtippingpress.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/creative-writing-multiply-marginalized-authors-developmental-disabilities,,,,
19210,"Cultural Alignment Project",2013,22000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. The addition of cultural contributors to the Museum’s on-going advisory teams, and proactive communication and engagement between the Museum and local Dakota communities.2. The participation of Interim Site visitors in the development of cultural content through prototype testing and survey feedback.3. The creation of fabrication plans that include integrated cultural content.","- Addition of two advisors with Dakota culture expertise: Grace Goldtooth-Campos and Amanda Taylor - 40 visitors provided cultural content survey feedback. As part of exploring a direction for Dakota cultural offerings, CMSM developed a visitor survey tool to better understand its visitors’ knowledge and perceptions of Dakota culture. Surveys were verbally administered by CMSM staff and volunteers to adults visiting the Interim Site during regular museum public hours as well as during a targeted museum Access event. - 32 families participated in a museum Access event that included a Dakota language activity and a “Tanka Bar” taste-testing experience. - Cultural content gallery concepts related to Dakota people, language and culture were developed. These include: Home Place, Guardian Garments, Dakota: Living Language, Ways of Sharing, We Are All Connected: Wellness",,,,21305,895,"Linda Frost - Board Chair, Katie Smentek - Vice Chair, Brenda Flannery - Strategic Planning Nick Hinz - Finance Chair, Kaaren Grabianowski - Events Chair, Laura Stevens; Marketing Chair, Brain Benshoof; Mary Jo Hensel; Lyle Jacobson; Eric Lennartson; Naomi Mortensen; Jean Peterson; Tom Riley; Christine Powers; Beth Serrill; Sara Steinbach; Karen Wahlstrom; Pam Willard",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota planned for the cultural alignment of the permanent Children's Museum's art curation, signage, and interactive experiences. The primary focus of this cultural content related to southern Minnesota including Dakota art, culture, and heritage and complemented the Exhibit Development and Fabrication Legacy grant goals.",,,2013-04-15,2014-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Nicollet, Olmsted, Rice, Sibley",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-alignment-project,,,,
37706,"Cultural Athletic Courts (State Fiscal Year 2018)",2018,1875,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","During the 2016 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities, $75,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul or Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in parks for Takraw courts that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County. This grant is available if the recipient provides at least a 25 percent match for funding. ",,,,,,,1875,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","During the 2016 Legislative Session, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities, $75,000 the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul or Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in parks for Takraw courts that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County. This grant is available if the recipient provides at least a 25 percent match for funding. ",,,2017-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Laura ",Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center ","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-athletic-courts-state-fiscal-year-2018,,,,
10031029,"Cultural Engagement through Artist Action and Collaboration with the Community",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Much of the work and success of this project will be realized in qualitative terms. We will look at this effort as a means to re-engage the hundreds of participants and collaborators in our network of artists and those working on housing and economic justice in our constituencies, expand at least twofold the number of people who access some aspect of our arts and housing activities and realize a general sense that we have increased the knowledge of people on issues related to housing for themselves and neighbors, ways in which they can express their cultivated culture and see it as a meaningful part of the world in which they live, create access to conversations on policy and facilitate artistic expression. We also intend to double the number of people who engage as artists with our work and double the number of community members as part of our core housing justice activities. Having said that, we plan to hold three or four public events engaging the public around housing policy and market realities; create one to three pop-up art making events; and create at least eight podcast episodes. ","As stated in our proposal, much of the work and success of this project will be realized in qualitative terms. This effort has been a means to re-engage the hundreds of participants and collaborators in our network of artists and those working on housing and economic justice in our constituencies. We found that using an artist-in-residence model for engaging community in art-making and accessing the arts works much better than trying to administer a group of artists to organize the space. Basic, main goals this project realized in our artist in residence project are that it:allowed us to create arts experiences that give people pride in their community. reach participants who normally do not participate in the artsGive participants an arts experience that they wanted but is not typically available to them.We enlisted multidisciplinary artists Sebastian Rivera Cintron. His work began with an extensive period of one-on-one engagements with ESFL staff and community members This initial phase laid a strong foundation for the collaborative work that followed.Sebastian engaged in a series of public projects that enlisted the talents of interns, community members and other established artists who work in the community but also a multitude of community-driven art activities, leaving an indelible mark on our vibrant East Side neighborhood. One noteworthy initiative was the Make Your Own Pinstation, a creative hub where community members were encouraged to translate their ideas into wearable pins through drawing, printing, or painting. Moreover, we provided communal art tables stocked with diverse sets of supplies, inspiring community members to experiment with mixed-media art. In all instances, participants were warmly invited to take their creations home, fostering a sense of artistic empowerment within our community.A pivotal event was the international pop-up art exhibit, co-curated with Anton Vazquez, an indigenous artist from Chiapas, Mexico. The exhibit showcased Vazquez's powerful artwork and offered a unique opportunity where Sebastian led an interview, bridging language barriers to explore indigenous identity within art. This event underscored our commitment to fostering global connections and promoting cultural exchange.Collaborating closely with our art intern, we crafted two large interactive wooden murals, each symbolizing the principles of security and liberty the bedrock of our night out event. These dynamic, movable artworks not only added a visually striking dimension to our events but also served as powerful symbols of our commitment to community ideals.Sebastian also designed and hand-painted three promotional posters for ESFL's Music between the Stacksseries. These posters were meticulously created in watercolor, gouache, and ink, and then digitally formatted for public production. These artworks not only captured the essence of the musical performances but also contributed to the overall ambiance of our library.The residency forged lasting connections, celebrated art in its many forms, and laid the groundwork for a more vibrant and inclusive future. The residency was an enriching chapter in the artistic journey for Sebastian. The addition of Sebastian Rivera Cintron helped us improve an already rich arts aesthetic at the East Side Freedom Library. It increased the number of assets in our collection of art artifacts. It also engaged community in a way that showed a little more of the asset they have in their own neighborhood or realm of operation. This work also helped us reflect the mission and ethos of our organization in unique ways. Events include: * Fireside Chat with Librarians * Read to the Max read-a-thon and readings * Beyond Banned Books panel discussion * Roller skating party * Music Between the Stacks series * Poetry reading and teach-in * mural making * more",,,"Other funds for our arts activities were provided by the Minnesota State Arts Board ($15,000) and the Saint Paul Cultural STAR program ($7,500).",20000,,"Andrea M. Satter, Board President Director of Development, Big Brothers Big Sisters Twin Cities Anh-Thu Pham, Board Treasurer Managing Director, Theater Mu Michelle Filkins, Board Secretary Collections Advisory Professor and Reference and Instruction Librarian, Metro State University Becca Seidel Finance Committee Loan and Grant Portfolio Director Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota Isuru Herath Development Committee Jennings Mergenthal Chair of Recruitment and Governance Committee Community Engagement Specialist, Science Museum of Minnesota Research and Puppeteer Jesse Phenow Co-Chair of Program Committee Co Director of The Urban Village Kate Driscoll Derickson Strategic Planning Associate Professor of Geography University of Minnesota Lisa Janette Collections Head of Archival Processing, Archives and Special Collections, University of Minnesota Meixi Ng HR Committee Assistant Professor, Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota Dr. Najaha A. Musse, DO Development Committee Resident Physician in Family Medicine & Community Health Sangay Taythi Finance Committee President, Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance (APALA) of Minnesota Organizer, SEIU Healthcare Minnesota & Iowa Board Member, AFL-CIO Minnesota Co-establisher, Tibetans for Black Lives Sarah Degner Riveros Development Committee Lecturer, Languages & Cross-Cultural Studies Augsburg University Selena Moon Co-Chair of Program Committee Independent scholar in Japanese American Mixed Race and Disability History Masters of Arts in History, University of Massachusetts Amherst Bachelors of Arts in History, Smith College Wilt Hodges Recruitment and Governance Committee Author/Advocate State of Minnesota Public Servant/Columbia University Alum ESFL Co-Founder and Board Member Emeritus Peter Rachleff Historian/Teacher; Emeritus Professor of History, Macalester College Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Beth Cleary Writer; Professor Emerita, Macalester College Theatre Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley",,"East Side Freedom Library",,"The East Side Freedom Library's artist group,From Race to Relatives (FR2R), will design and host indoor house parties, outdoor block parties, performance, and art maker spaces on the Greater East Side and elsewhere in the city that feature room to groove, get creative, and learn about how to support community still feeling the social and economic effects of pandemic. This effort will also include the creation of media, visual arts, podcasts and programming, moving the community to be art makers.",,,2022-08-31,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Clarence,White,,,,,," 651.207.4926"," clarence@eastsidefreedomlibrary.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-engagement-through-artist-action-and-collaboration-community,,,,
10031040,"Cultural River Stewards",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcomes: * Completing at least 4 new site-based community narratives to our outdoor education program introductions for public stewardship events. * Completing 4 new humanities-based components to our K-12 curriculum modules accessible online. * Engaging a minimum of 10 new educators/youth group leaders in our programming, including reflecting on evaluating lessons learned, sharing both science-based and cultural stories and knowledge, and identifying activities they can do on their own or as a community to protect the Mississippi River and its watershed. After piloting the lesson in 2022 in 4 classrooms, we will engage educators/youth leaders in 2023 with our content. We will conduct written or oral evaluations with all participating teachers and group leaders who engage in our new curriculum content. Our goal is to collect data via surveys or oral interviews from 80% of program leaders. This data collection will increase our understanding of the cultural connections to the river and stewardship. When possible we will collect youth participant data. After adding cultural narratives to 4 sites along the river at our stewardship events. We will survey those who engage in our new curriculum content about its impact on their understanding and cultural connection to the river and stewardship. Our goal is to collect data via surveys or oral interviews from 80% of participants.","The Cultural River Stewards project gathers narratives and practices from different cultural communities of the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa). Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) is partnering with Language Attitude to work with community members, educators, and artists to bridge science and cultural stewardship. Through curriculum and stewardship events, we are gathering and sharing community connections to the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa) in Minnesota (Mni Sota Makoce). Outcomes:Development of at least one new site-based community narrative to support our outdoor education program introductions for public stewardship events.Completion of one new humanities-based component to our K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum module that is accessible online. Tracking the number of impressions and website engagement of our new video and online content, once uploaded to the website for educators and public viewing. To date, we've made the following progress: We are still working on collecting more data for at least one new site-based community narrative to support our outdoor education program introductions for public stewardship events. This is in progress - as we still need to conduct more community interviews. We have developed a draft of our new K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum. The lesson is about environmental justice focused on wild rice and how it connects to Indigenous sovereignty and water protection. The lesson was piloted in three classrooms - two in St. Paul at Como High School and one at the School of Environmental Studies. In addition, based on youth and educator feedback, we are adjusting to the new humanities-based component of our K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum module. The online content needs to be completed. We have not filmed the new video or the interview with Graci Horne, an Indigenous mixed media artist. We will incorporate her interview, into the finished curriculum module. You can view her mural and read the interview here: https://fmr.org/updates/stewardship-education/heal-earth-fmrs-2022-mural-water-quality ; We completed the community narrative video Honoring Land and Community: Crystal Norcross,featuring Crystal Norcross (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota) speaking about the history and cultural significance of Mounds Park Cemetery in St. Paul. Norcross also shares her personal relationship with this place and the ways she has advocated over the course of many years for its protection. The video was produced by Courtney Cochran (Anishinaabe) to be included in the Cultural Landscapes curriculum. It can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsiTdmVfEQWe added a new humanities-based component to our K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum PDF teaching guide, which includes a teaching activity and links to interviews with artists Thomasina Topbear and Graci Horne, who created water-quality education murals at community-based installations in St. Paul. An example of one of those interviews can be viewed here: https://fmr.org/updates/stewardship-education/heal-earth-fmrs-2022-mural-water-qualityWe have significantly enhanced our downloadable K-12 Cultural Landscapes curriculum teaching guide for K-12 metro educators, integrating partner feedback to include more cultural perspectives and community knowledge about FMR stewardship sites. We piloted Cultural Landscapes lessons in four classrooms - two in St. Paul at Como High School, one at the School of Environmental Studies, and one at Laura Jeffrey Academy. FMR staff also presented about the curriculum at Central High School. We also integrated feedback from our partner school Dowling Elementary School. Through collaborative relationships and interviews with community members, Dakota, Anishinaabe and others, we're integrating more voices and experiences to reflect the many communities connected to the Mississippi River or Haha Wakpa. The curriculum itself is also reorganized and redesigned with educators in mind, featuring a more streamlined and engaging user-friendly format. Educators can learn more about the curriculum and download the teaching guide here: https://fmr.org/cultural-landscapes-curriculum We made the downloadable teaching guide publicly available in mid-September, and we're already seeing great engagement metrics: * 1109 views of the webpages with the downloadable teaching guide (9/15/23-now): https://fmr.org/cultural-landscapes-curriculum https://fmr.org/classroom-programs-activities * 111 downloads of the teaching guide * 49 views of the community narrative video Honoring Land and Community: Crystal Norcross,featuring Crystal Norcross (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota), linked in the teaching guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlsiTdmVfEQ We integrated Cultural Landscapes presentations into community events, including a trash pick-up event at Crosby Farm Park in October 2022 and a presentation to Lexington Landing stakeholders in November 2022.",,,"Mississippi Management Watershed Organization $500.00 City of St. Paul $500.00. FMR had complementary funding from the Mississippi Management Watershed Organization and the City of St. Paul that was used to cover project overages.",8500,,"Chair Chad Dayton, Consultant, Outdoor Solutions, LLC Vice Chair Paul Bauknight, Project Implementation Director, Minneapolis Parks Foundation Treasurer Perry McGowan, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Secretary Peter Gove, Vice President, St. Jude Medical [Retired] Dr. John Anfinson, Superintendent, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area [Retired] Ronnie Brooks, Founding Director, James P. Shannon Leadership Institute Stewart Crosby, ASLA, Senior Associate Landscape Architect, SRF Consulting Group George Dunn, Partner/Attorney, Tilton Dunn Gross, PLLP Forrest Flint, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation, Delta Dental of Minnesota Dr. Kate Knuth, Founder and Consultant, Democracy & Climate LLC Ryan Mallery, CEO, Big River Real Estate LLC Hokan Miller, Dispatcher, Upper River Services LLC Aubre Parsons, CPA, Wold Architects and Engineers Susan Vento, Community Volunteer Deanna Wiener, Realtor/Broker, Cardinal Realty Nou Yang, Co-founder and Consultant, Courageous Change Collective LLC; Chair Chad Dayton, Consultant, Outdoor Solutions, LLC Vice Chair Dr. John Anfinson, Superintendent, Mississippi National River & Recreation Area [Retired] Treasurer Perry McGowan, CPA, CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP Secretary Peter Gove, Vice President, St. Jude Medical [Retired] Dr. Adriana Alejandro Osorio, Founding Member/Advisor, Child Friendly Governance Project Dr. Lynn Broaddus, President, Broadview Collaborative, Inc. Ronnie Brooks, Founding Director, James P. Shannon Leadership Institute Stewart Crosby, ASLA, Senior Associate Landscape Architect, SRF Consulting Group George Dunn, Partner/Attorney, Tilton Dunn Gross, PLLP Forrest Flint, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation, Delta Dental of Minnesota Ryan Mallery, CEO, Big River Real Estate LLC Hokan Miller, Dispatcher, Upper River Services LLC Aubre Parsons, CPA, Wold Architects and Engineers Susan Vento, Community Volunteer Deanna Wiener, Realtor/Broker, Cardinal Realty",,"Friends of the Mississippi River",,"The Cultural River Stewards project gathers narratives and practices from different cultural communities' stewardship of the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa). Friends of the Mississippi River (FMR) will partner with Language Attitude to work with community members, educators, and artists to bridge science and cultural stewardship. Through curriculum and stewardship events, we will gather and share community connections to the Mississippi River (Haha Wakpa) in Minnesota (Mni Sota Makoce).",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,"Mann Hill",,,,,," 651-222-2193 x16"," lhill@fmr.org","Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-river-stewards,,,,
10031041,"Cultural Music Program for Somali American Youth",2022,19903,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","If AADA accomplishes planned activities as proposed, we expect to see the following outcomes. If AADA accomplishes planned activities as proposed, we expect to see the following outcomes: - 100% of participating youth will report having learned at least 1 new songwriting technique by the end of the workshop; - 80% of participating youth will report feeling more connected to the Somali culture as a result of the project; - 75% of participating youth will report deeper relationships with parents and/or family elders as a result of cultural education brought by this project; and - 75% of youth will actively encourage friends and family members to attend AADA's music festival.","Since we began our project, Nimcaan Hilaac visited Moorhead for a weekend trip in March to provide in-person instruction in Somali songwriting techniques and composition to youth as planned. The workshop was a huge success: 29 youth attended! After his trip, AADA scheduled Zoom sessions every few weeks so that youth could connect with Nimcaan remotely, share drafts of their songs, and seek his feedback. So far, these Zoom sessions have also had impressive youth support: an average of 1 to 25 youth attend each time. Nimcaan also invited youth to attend the Somali American Cultural Show in Minneapolis that he performed at in June. Youth also performed their own music at North Dakota State University in a summer festival on Somali Independence Day.; At our interim report submitted in August, we shared having successfully served over 25 youth with culturally-attuned music lessons from Somali musician Nimcan Hilaac, first through an in-person workshop in Moorhead and then through a series of Zoom classes held in the following months. Nimcaan also invited youth to attend the Somali American Cultural Show in Minneapolis that he performed at in June. Youth also performed their own music at North Dakota State University in a summer festival on Somali Independence Day. Since AADA's interim report, participating youth have only continued to flourish from our songwriting partnership with Nimcaan Hilaac. Zoom sessions continued on a regular basis and were supplemented by an unexpected chance to practice live with Nimcaan when he hosted a Somali's Got Talent show in Minneapolis and personally invited program youth to audition! AADA drove youth to the event, and afterwards they reported it was a fantastic way to practice their music for Nimcaan again and be immersed in a positive celebration of Somali talent and culture. We chose to not do our proposed year-end festival, but instead put on four small mini-festivals for youth to perform at by popular request. 26 youth attended the events, which occurred at our AADA's main office space in Moorhead and happened through September, and put on a show of their talents and musical creations to the applause and cheers of families and peers. As anticipated, 100% of participating youth reported learning 1 new songwriting technique by the end of the workshop, over 80% reported feeling more connected to the Somali culture as a result of the project, over 75% reported making deeper relationships with parents and/or family elders as a result of cultural education brought by this project, and 100% actively encouraged friends and family members to attend one of our festival finales.",,,N/A,19903,,"AADA Board Officers: Issack Ahmed, President Farhan Wabar, Vice President Abdullahi Ali, Board Secretary Aden Muse Aden, Board Treasurer AADA Board Members: Goth Ali, Board Member Muhiyadin Abdullahi Ali, Board Member Halima Iman, Board Member Hukun Dabar, Board Member; AADA Board Officers: Issack Ahmed, President Farhan Wabar, Vice President Abdullahi Ali, Board Secretary Aden Muse Aden, Board Treasurer AADA Board Members: Goth Ali, Board Member Muhiyadin Abdullahi Ali, Board Member Halima Iman, Board Member Hukun Dabar, Board Member",,"Afro American Development Association",,"With the support of Minnesota Humanities Center, Afro American Development Association (AADA) has partnered with renowned Somali musician Nimcaan Hilaac to bring Somali musical education to Somali American youth in Minnesota. The Cultural Music Program for Somali American Youth will allow 50 students to participate in a musical composition workshop with Nimcaan Hilaac, culminating in a performance at a summertime Somali music festival open to all members of the community.",,,2022-01-01,2022-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Abdirahman,Ali,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Clay,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-music-program-somali-american-youth,,,,
10031042,"Cultural Celebration Exchanges",2022,19750,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Through the planning and execution of two cultural exchange events we hope to see the following outcomes: 1) More than 500 Minnesotans engage with high quality programming celebrating Iraqi culture. 2) Minnesotan attendees increase their appreciation and understanding of Iraqi culture. 3) Iraqi Minnesotan artists and artisans access platforms to reach new audiences and expand their careers in Minnesota. 4) Iraqi attendees are satisfied with the quality of the event and report connection to their culture and community through this event. Effectiveness and progress toward project outcomes will be determined through audience survey containing both evaluative and demographic questions. IARP and partners will record attendance numbers. Performances will be photo-documented. Local media attention will be recorded. IARP will conduct an evaluation session for committee participants, artists, vendors, etc.","- On June 26, 150 people gathered to celebrate Iraqi and Swedish cultures through music, sweets, games, and crafts at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Highlights of the evening included performances of Iraqi folk music from violinist and singer Layth Sidiq, as well as Swedish music from nyckelharpa player Renee Vaughan and her band. Event attendees also got to their feet to try out traditional Iraqi and Swedish dances. Attendees tasted an assortment of Iraqi and Swedish sweets accompanied by sweetened Iraqi tea or Swedish coffee, purchased handicrafts and art from local Iraqi artisans, and took their picture in a replica of a traditional Iraqi tent. Attendees could make a Cuneiform tablet and a hanging Swedish dala horse, and try their hand at the Swedish lawn game kube or the ancicent game of tawleh (backgammon). - Planning is underway for the second event that will take place the Norway House this Sunday, July 10th. This event will fall on the Islamic holiday of Eid Al-Adha and will include Eid themed food and activities. It also takes place during the Open Streets Festival, allowing us to share Iraqi culture with many hundreds (maybe thousands) more people. - The first event's planning and implementation have gone smoothly. We received wonderful feedback from the first event's attendees, partners, and the artists we worked with. The planning underway for the second event is moving smoothly as well. - Although IARP's programming was planned by a committee, we primarily worked directly with the staff of the American Swedish Institute and the Norway House rather than committee members of their respective communities. ; On June 26, around 150 people gathered to celebrate Iraqi and Swedish cultures through music, sweets, games, and crafts at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Highlights of the evening included performances of Iraqi folk music from violinist and singer Layth Sidiq, as well as Swedish music from nyckelharpa player Renee Vaughan and her band. Event attendees also got to their feet to try out traditional Iraqi and Swedish dances. Attendees tasted an assortment of Iraqi and Swedish sweets accompanied by sweetened Iraqi tea or Swedish coffee, purchased handicrafts and art from local Iraqi artisans, and took their picture in a replica of a traditional Iraqi tent. Attendees could make a Cuneiform tablet and a hanging Swedish dala horse, and try their hand at the Swedish lawn game kube or the ancicent game of tawleh (backgammon). On July 10, IARP celebrated Eid Al-Adha and participated in Open Streets Minneapolis for the first time, joining Norway House on Franklin Avenue for a lively afternoon of music, crafts, and sweets. Pedestrians stopped outside to spin the language wheeland learn a word in Norwegian or Arabic. Inside, visitors created their own cuneiform tablets with clay and wrote their names in runes, while local Iraqi artists showcased their work in the gallery. Guests enjoyed music and event joined in together for an Iraqi ""chobi"" dance thanks to Iraqi Minnesotan music group, ""Ishraqat Sumeria Art Group"". Despite the occasional rain, hundreds of people participated in the activities over the course of the 6 hour event celebrating Eid Al-Adha and Iraqi and Norwegian cultures. On July 17, 600 people visited the Nicollet Island Pavilion over the course of the day for a celebration of Minneapolis's sister cities, including Najaf, Iraq. Throughout the afternoon, performers such as the Ishraqat Sumeria Art Group represented cities from around the world through music and dance. A selection replicas pf Iraqi cultural artifacts and historic landmarks along with labels were on view for attendees. We are glad to report that we met our goals. We far exceeded our goal of 500 Minnesotans engaging with high quality programming celebrating Iraqi culture, the final number exceed 1,000 Minnesotans over the three events. 8 Iraqi Minnesotan artists and artisans accessed platforms, reaching hundreds of new audiences and expand their careers in Minnesota. Through anecdotal evidence and responses collected in our surey, Minnesotan attendees increased their appreciation and understanding of Iraqi culture. Iraqi attendees expressed satisfaction and excitement, with the quality of the event and reported connection to their culture and community through this event.",,,"Detailed expenses is on the second page of the excel sheet. Do you need it in the exact form in the video? Or is this sufficient? We received a $25,000 grant from the Laura Jane Musser Fund that supported the cultural events. This allowed us to expand the offerings at each event and add a third event. The MHC outcomes and budget was not impacted. ",19750,,"Azar Maluki, Chair, azar@reconciliationproject.org; Shaymaa Hassan, Vice-Chair, shema.f78@gmail.com; Hiba Qader Al Hasnawi hiba@reconciliationproject.org; Rev. David Smith Professor, dwsmith@stthomas.edu; Kathy Adam, kadam@luthersem.edu; Ahmed Alshaikhli, ahmedphoto2015@gmail.com ; Azar Maluki, Chair, azar@reconciliationproject.org; Shaymaa Hassan, Vice-Chair, shema.f78@gmail.com; Hiba Qader Al Hasnawi hiba@reconciliationproject.org; Rev. David Smith Professor, dwsmith@stthomas.edu (passed away September 2022); Kathy Adam, kadam@luthersem.edu; Ahmed Alshaikhli, ahmedphoto2015@gmail.com; Leila Hussein, Leila.hussain@capiusa.org.",,"Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project",,"The Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project, members of the Iraqi Minnesotan community, and our two partner institutions, will work together to present two days of cultural activities and performances, honoring and celebrating Iraqi culture and each partner institutions's respective culture.",,,2022-02-01,2022-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,"Belt Saem Eldahr",,,,,," jessy@reconciliationproject.org",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-celebration-exchanges,,,,
10031081,"Cultural Harvest in Rondo ",2023,15000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Measurable outcomes for this project include attendance, surveys of attendees asking about their experiences, what they shared and what they'll take away, and participation. Each event will have a conversation component where story and knowledge harvesting will take place.","The measurable outcomes for this project thus far consist of post-event evaluation survey results, documented notes from participant storytelling, and images of participants engaging in activities. Thus far, one of the four events has taken place. At this event, community was introduced to the concept of planting and growing in the context of cultural wealth (that is, recognizing the knowledge of planting and growing certain crops and ways of preparing them in nutritious ways as a form of wealth). Discussions on this topic were had at the event and with the 32 people in attendance, folks shared their experiences and expertise around planting and growing in the context of cultural wealth. The plant-focus for this first event was collards. Although we also discussed sunflowers, pea shoots, broccoli, and cauliflower. From the surveys, we learned some things that went well (the community building component, the meal, the cultural blessing of music and dancing, and the conversational piece) and what can be worked on to help make future events be more successful (better marketing, more opportunities to engage with everyone/more than just the people at their table).; We were able to successfully host 4 different events centered around relationship to land, plants, herbs, growing, farming, and cooking in the Black and African American community. Each event included everything that was promised: a meal, an elder/youth spotlight to amplify the intergenerational focus, a grounder to help center us around the event theme, a conversation-based community-building component for sharing knowledge, a cultural blessing of the space that will include drumming, singing, and dancing, and a research/information sharing component and an activity that will ensure that everyone who participates leaves having learned something they did not know before. Outcomes as a result of funding: * 4 events * Community building * Sharing of expertise * Sharing of personal experiences/knowledge of planting, growing, and preparing food * Hands on experiences: decorating pots, potting and re-potting plants, cooking demonstration, creating plant-based elixirs, exploring gardening (relationship to land/dirt), learning about different plants and their benefits Members of the rondo/frogtown community were able to engage in the content provided and goals were achieved: * Community built (each event had specifically designed questions and activities to build community with participants & had opportunities for participants to connect with each other freely) * Intergenerational spaces: 7 months - high 70s and spotlights that highlighted that intergenerational aspect * Participants came together to share their knowledge around food and herbal growing, preparation, and cooking * So many nuggets of information were shared from folks' personal experiences, elders in their communities and families (communicated through conversations and surveys) * Emphasis on Black and African American experiences - highlighting food sustainability (plants we can grow in our own gardens, yards, community gardens and seeds to grow them), health and healing (highlighting different plants and herbs and their medicinal benefits), and connections to living and past ancestors",,,N/A,15990,,N/A,,"Mariana Morgan-Sawyer",Individual,"This project is a series of intergenerational events held in the Rondo community allowing folks to come together to share cultural experiences with food, herbs, planting & growing. Participants will access information that's been removed from our communities through collective research, giving us the chance to relearn our cultural wisdom of growing, harvesting, & preparing plants for medicinal purposes. While this project will focus on African American and Black populations, all will be welcome.",,,2022-12-01,2022-06-27,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-harvest-rondo,,,,
10038387,"Cultural Heritage Days at MSPIFF",2025,28000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,28000,,"Paola Nunez Obetz (Chair), Jim Gerlich (Treasurer), Robert Silberman (Secretary), Melodie Bahan, Dianne Brennan, Fransis Ecclesiaste, Jacob Frey, Lili Hall, Zach McMillan, Abdi Mohamed, Kelly Palmer, Christopher Schout, Susan Smoluchowski, Roma Calatayud Stocks, Marcello Valdes",,"MSP Film",,"The MSP Film Society or MSP Film requests support to launch Cultural Heritage Days, a new series of dedicated events within the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival 2025 (MSPIFF) April 2-13, 2025. In partnership with community members, we propose to host four distinct Cultural Heritage Days at MSPIFF built around culturally specific films that focus on one particular population. Events will include speakers and panels, music, dance, art, poetry, performance and food. The intent: 1) enhance and deepen the audience experience around MSPIFF film programs, especially those reflecting Minnesota's rich cultural heritage and 2) draw in new audiences. Celebrating 44 years in 2025, MSPIFF, produced by MSP Film, is the largest and longest-running film festival in our region, each year offering 250+ new, critically acclaimed and award-winning films from around the globe. At its core, MSPIFF is an ever-evolving cultural feast' that, through the art of film, explores global and local issues, trends, life and personal stories that embody our shared humanity, initiate conversation, entertain and work as a bridge among Minnesota's culturally diverse populations. MSPIFF always hosts filmmakers (from MN and beyond) and, when possible, community events that enrich the experience and engage the community. MSPIFF audiences are now 30,000+ annually and growing, and their enthusiasm for our films and accompanying events is palpable. This is a testament to our value in this community; yet it is also our biggest challenge. With our focus on films, limited budget, and our mighty but small staff, we have not been in a position to consistently offer such events as they come at considerable financial and human cost. Given the overwhelmingly response to those we have offered, we propose that Cultural Heritage Days at MSPIFF now be named and elevated with dedicated funding. Film selections for the 2025 MSPIFF are in process, and will be competed mid-February 2025, thus we cannot currently name specific films around which Cultural Heritage Days at MSPIFF will be built. However, here are three recent pairings, all of which drew full houses and enthused audiences: -SUGARCANE: investigation into a Native American residential school. Paired with community event at local indigenous restaurant Owamni in partnership with National Geographic. MN born Dir. Julian Brave Noisecat present. - LA SINGLA: profiling renowned deaf Roma Flamenco Dancer, Antonia La Singla.Community event in partnership with Amigos de Espana catered by Ole Tapas; performance by Zorongo lamenco Dance Company. MN dancer Susana de Palma, founder of Zorongo, danced with La Singla in 1973. -FINDING HER BEAT, MN Co-Directors Dawn Mikkelson & Keri Pickett's film about master of Japanese drumming and MN Korean adoptee who convene an all-female Taiko troupe, the Japanese drumming art off-limits to women for centuries. Community event with directors and drummers, who performed post-screening. More than a film exhibitor, we are excited about the potential for Cultural Heritage Days at MSPIFF to further uplift Minnesota's rich cultural heritage, bolster the impact of our multi-cultural film programs, and increase visibility of the diverse cultures in our community. ",,,2025-01-25,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Susan," Smoluchowski",,,,,," (612) 889-2978",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Anoka,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/cultural-heritage-days-mspiff,,,,
10038409,CULTUREtime,2024,108773,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"At least 400 workshops across 10 sites during the life of this grant, on topics related to cultural heritage, will be hosted. Through these efforts, more than 1800 Rice County youth, including more than 1100 Latinx or Somali youth, will be impacted. In post-program surveys, more than 85% of participants will report gaining a greater understanding of culture, their cultural identity, and/or the cultures of others in their community. In addition, CULTUREtime will offer a series of six trainings for staff on topics related to cultural competency, working with diverse populations, and building these topics into programming. In year-end evaluations, more than 85% of staff will report enhanced understanding of these topics and will highlight increased inclusion of cultural heritage into ongoing programming.",,,,Unknown,102898,5875,"Kirk Muhlenbruck (Co- Chair), Parker Sneary (Co- Chair), Linda Thornton (Treasurer), Saul Alfaro Alvarez, Erin Bailey, Claudia Bauer, Carrie Duba, Natalie Ginter, Eric Guth, P.T. Haider, Ellen Iverson, Jens Kasten, Angie Koch, Anna Kochevar, Alyssa Melby, Randy Olson, Betsy Spethmann, Laura Stelter, Val Svenby, Brianna Velazquez Sanchez",,"Northfield Healthy Community Initiative",,"Healthy Community Initiative empowers under-resourced youth from across Rice County (Minnesota). We expand access to culturally relevant resources, are operated by a diverse staff, and partner alongside a wide array of cultural organizations and programming that serve diverse communities. Our proposed project, CULTUREtime, is a fresh, new, and exciting initiative that will celebrate and teach art, culture, and heritage. It will be operated by PRIMEtime, an out-of-school time network that provides after school and summer activities at no cost for more than 2500 youth each year. Its current activities include academics, recreation, and a limited number of arts & music sessions. Implementation of CULTUREtime will greatly expand its arts & music impact while also launching a brand-new series of cultural activities that lift up the heritages of different cultures and communities in Rice County. This new avenue for cultural engagement and appreciation of the diverse backgrounds of Rice County families will be in the form of cooking classes, art & music activities, public events, and affinity groups. CULTUREtime will work closely with culturally specific organizations (see a list of partners later in this application) as well as parents, local artists, and arts organizations. At least 400 workshops across 10 sites during the life of this grant, on topics related to cultural heritage, will be hosted. Through these efforts, more than 1800 Rice County youth will be impacted. In post-program surveys, more than 85% of participants will report gaining a greater understanding of culture, their cultural identity, and/or the cultures of others in their community. In addition, CULTUREtime will offer a series of six trainings for staff on topics related to cultural competency, working with diverse populations, and building these topics into programming. In year-end evaluations, more than 85% of staff will report enhanced understanding of these topics and will highlight increased inclusion of cultural heritage into ongoing programming. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-08-31,,Ongoing,,,Tom," Steinmetz",,,,,," (612) 207-4859",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Rice,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/culturetime-1,,,,
10034083,CULTUREtime,2024,108774,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"At least 400 workshops across 10 sites during the life of this grant, on topics related to cultural heritage, will be hosted. Through these efforts, more than 1800 Rice County youth, including more than 1100 Latinx or Somali youth, will be impacted. In post-program surveys, more than 85% of participants will report gaining a greater understanding of culture, their cultural identity, and/or the cultures of others in their community. In addition, CULTUREtime will offer a series of six trainings for staff on topics related to cultural competency, working with diverse populations, and building these topics into programming. In year-end evaluations, more than 85% of staff will report enhanced understanding of these topics and will highlight increased inclusion of cultural heritage into ongoing programming.",,,,,,,"Kirk Muhlenbruck (Co- Chair), Parker Sneary (Co- Chair), Linda Thornton (Treasurer), Saul Alfaro Alvarez, Erin Bailey, Claudia Bauer, Carrie Duba, Natalie Ginter, Eric Guth, P.T. Haider, Ellen Iverson, Jens Kasten, Angie Koch, Anna Kochevar, Alyssa Melby, Randy Olson, Betsy Spethmann, Laura Stelter, Val Svenby, Brianna Velazquez Sanchez",,"Healthy Community Initiative",,"This project is a new initiative that will celebrate and teach art, culture, and heritage. It will be operated by PRIMEtime, an out-of-school time network that provides after school and summer activities at no cost for more than 2,500 youth each year. Implementation of CULTUREtime will greatly expand arts & music impact while also launching a brand-new series of cultural activities that lift up the heritages of Rice County's Somali, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ communities. This new avenue for cultural engagement and appreciation of the diverse backgrounds of Rice County families will be in the form of cooking classes, art & music activities, public events, and affinity groups.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,McBroom,,,,,,"(651) 214-4459",amcbroom@healthycommunityinitiative.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Rice,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/culturetime,,,,
10034057,"CulturExpand / Ampliar la Cultura",2024,58294,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Attendance of 20-30 participants at each workshop; 90% of participants and presenting artists state that the workshop(s) they have attended contribute to: a) preserving and honoring the cultural heritage of Minnesota; b) providing education/outreach on cultural diversity; c) developing of culturally diverse humanities programming; d) empowering Hispanic communities in building identity/culture.",,,,"Cash on hand, additional grants, in kind use of media tools",56694,1600,"Rick Hassemer (Chair), Lisa Hansen (Treasurer), Zoe Malinchoc-DeVoe, Sarah Sylvester, Dominique Dao-Mueller, Laura Brodie, Kristin Scott, Pao Lee Vue, Susan Benson, Kris Johnson, Jordan Thomas Cook, Susan Draves","0.25 FTE, 0.10 FTE","Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County",,"Context: since 2015, Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County (HO) has held a free/outdoor/September(1-day) Hispanic Heritage Festival (HHF) in Red Wing. HHF invites around 60 MN Hispanic artists (dancers/visual artists/craftspeople/musicians) & the Hispanic community to explore/express/celebrate/share with the wider community their varied arts/cultures. Around 1,500 attend (50% Hispanic/50% other) to enjoy performances by musicians/singers/dancers; artists/craftspeople; children's activities (pi atas/cultural toys/arts & crafts); salsa/tortilla/pupusa-making; photo exhibit. With the proposed project, CulturExpand / Ampliar la Cultura, we ll both extend HHF s cultural/arts activities into additional months, and individuals curiosity/interest/enjoyment/participation in Hispanic cultural/arts activities. Project Activities: Collaborating with (Neo)muralismos de Mexico-MN, and other Hispanic artists, we'll hold twice-monthly/2-3 hour, free, Hispanic creative cultural/arts workshops, led by an Hispanic artist from March-June, 2024 (total 8 activities). Location TBD: we'll rent a space (most likely Red Wing Arts' Clay/Creative Center), as our offices are not large enough. Workships/artists: 1. Felt puppet making workshop, by Gustavo Boada, Peruvian multidisciplinary artist with 25+ years' professional theater experience, including with the May Day Parade/Heart of the Beast Theater, He teaches puppetry/mask-making/stilting; is commissioned to build large puppets; tours children's puppet shows in community organizations/school districts. 2. Papier-m ch workshop by Flor Soto, Mexican sculptor. Her work s been in Austin Artworks Festival: her Day of the Dead altars (Altares de Muertos) have featured in Austin schools, at Lake Street D a de Muertos Festival, and, with her installations, at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio). 3. Guatemalan weaving workshop by Vera Choguaj Chajil, indigenous Guatemalan master weaver, specializing in traditional designs. In Guatemala, she provided expertise/appeared on the cover of Ri Kem: El Telar de Cintura, a manual/ethnographic study of backstrap loom weaving. In MN, her work was highlighted in Weaving Traditions Together at Electric Machete Studios, St Paul. In 2019, she participated in a CLUES year-long Latin American folk artist residency. 4. Mural and painting workshop by Gustavo Lira, Mexican muralist/painter/sculptor/mosaic artist/ceramicist/art educator. He's produced numerous community murals/been an artist-in-residence in MN schools/exhibited in museums/received a Minnesota Latino Achievement Award. 5. Alebrijes workshop, with Aaron Johnson-Ortiz/Gustavo Boada. (Alebrijes are brightly painted fantastical mythical creatures made of papier-m ch /by carving into copal softwood). Johnson-Ortiz is a Latino cultural arts worker/organizer/public artist/muralist focused on workers struggles, rights, and Latino culture. See above for Gustavo Boada. As of proposal submission, artists/subjects for workshops 6-8 are being confirmed. Feb-May 2024: planning period. Intended audience: 20-30 participants/workshop, from local Hispanic and wider community. Impact: Extension of HHF's popular cultural/arts activities into additional months. Enhanced opportunity for curiosity/interest/enjoyment/participation in Hispanic cultural/arts activities. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Lucy,Richardson,,,,,,"(651) 301-2184","lucy@hispanicoutreach.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Goodhue,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/culturexpand-ampliar-la-cultura,,,,
10019441,"Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye (DIO)",2021,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","In order to address the increasing language loss, low academic achievement, and negative impacts on social and cultural identity of Dakota language learners, the detailed outcomes that this project will achieve are outlined below. Outcome 1: Increase teacher-training, while also encouraging teachers to pursue certification and continuing education credits through other DIO programming (e.g. DIO Summer Institute) Outcome 2: Produce more Dakota language and culture teachers that are highly qualified to teach in Minnesota Public schools Outcome 3: Increase the number of students receiving Dakota language and immersion education as well as cultural education in Minnesota Public Schools Outcome 4: Increase the number of youth as second language learners of Dakota, those both on and off reservation Outcome 5: Improve Dakota proficiency of students and families Outcome 6: Increase motivation of both students and families to practice Dakota both in and out of the classroom setting Outcome 7: Provide a best-practice Dakota curricular resource for K-12 students Outcome 8: Increase the number of curricular materials in Dakota Outcome 9: Increase capacity for Dakota immersion ","In progress ",,,,,,"Ethan Neerdaels, Wayne Bendickson, Neil McKay, Clifford Canku, Katie Blue, Wil Meya, John Reynolds, Raine Cloud",,"Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye (DIO)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye (DIO) was created out of an international need for Dakota language materials to be implemented for language learning in the home, community and classroom. Out of necessity for the language to live and thrive for generations despite the pandemic, we envisioned the Dakota Language Distance Learning (DLDL) program. This program offers daily, online Dakota language classes to support distance learning as school districts across Minnesota navigate the impacts of COVID-19. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ethan,Neerdaels,"Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakičhiye (DIO)",,,,,612-458-7372,ethan@dakhota.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakhota-iapi-okhodakichiye-dio," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013361,"Dakota Wicohan – Increasing Wicozani (Well-being)",2020,30000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","In this project, we will be using our Wicozani tool to measure well-being during and beyond the pandemic crisis, and we will be able to compare those data to data collected prior to the pandemic. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Gabrielle Strong, Darin Minkel, Mary Peters, Dr. Teresa Peterson, Evelyn Tsinnijinnie, Leah Owen",0.3,"Dakota Wicohan","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Dakota Wicohan will develop programming alternatives, like online and media resources and delivered care packages, to stay engaged with our youth, adults and families, focusing specifically on using culturally appropriate means to bolster the mental and spiritual health of our youth, and help them deal with any losses they experienced in their families and community. We will continue this new at-home support and activity component of our programming beyond the Covid-19 crisis. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eileen,O’Keefe,"Dakota Wicohan","230 West 2nd Street, PO Box 2",Morton,MN,56270,320-522-3882,eokeefe@dakotawicohan.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-wicohan-increasing-wicozani-well-being," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019442,"Dakota Wicohan - Beading 101",2021,25500,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," Six Apprentice Artists will complete our 16-week course Four or more Guest Artists will present techniques and provide samples to the class The Apprentice Artists will present their finished products in a public show that will also be posted on our Facebook page. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Gabrielle Strong, Darin Minkel, Mary Peters, Dr. Teresa Peterson, Evelyn Tsinnijinnie, Leah Owen",0.12,"Dakota Wicohan","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Dakota Wicohan will offer a 16-week “Beading 101” course, covering 5 to 7 different beading techniques presented by experts in each technique, and the needles, thread and other supplies needed for each style. Stitches to include lazy stitch, peyote stitch, the three drop technique, beading with two needles, the wrap technique, loom beading, and, throughout, general beading tips and tricks. ",,,2021-02-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eileen,O’Keefe,"Dakota Wicohan",,,,,507-697-6272,eokeefe@dakotawicohan.com,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-wicohan-beading-101," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
18492,"Dakota Itancan Kagapi – Making Dakota Youth Leaders",2013,50000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 ","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","Develop materials, lesson plans, and curriculum for the first four of the eight units in the Dakota Itancan Kagapi curriculum--see curriculum overview in attachments.Pilot draft materials across our tripartite kinship structure: tiwahe, tiospaye, and oyate.Evaluate curriculum and pilot to inform next phase of curriculum development.","• Administered and tabulated 76 surveys on cultural belonging with adult and youth participants that attend a weekly language program at Dakota Wicohan. • Transcribed and coded 24 hours’ of oral history interviews with Dakota community elders—some of whom have now passed over. • Completed the Dakota 101 handbook and drafted a companion curriculum for students in Grades 6-12 that meets state social studies standards. • Piloted draft lessons of three units with Dakota Wicohan staff, consultants, and team. • Piloted draft lessons from the Dakota 101 unit with Dakota Wicohan staff, consultants, and broader community. • Evaluated results to inform next phase of curriculum unit with youth after this grant ends.",,,,48264,1736,"Gabrielle Strong; Dallas Goldtooth; Daniel Lemm; Darlene St. Clair; Mary Peters",.5,"Dakota Wicohan","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Dakota Wicohan created the first half of a leadership and civics curriculum for Dakota youth—Dakota Itancan Kagapi, or, the making of Dakota leaders. The program will be used to train Dakota youth through the inter-related strategies of remembering, reclaiming, and reconnecting with our Dakota language and lifeways to enhance the region’s civic foundation.",,,2013-02-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sharon,Pazi,"Dakota Wicohan","280 North Centennial Drive",Morton,MN,56270,507-697-6272,dakotawicohan@gmail.com,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-itancan-kagapi-making-dakota-youth-leaders,,,,
10009903,"Dakota Wicohan Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Project in progress; information will be updated upon completion of interim and final reporting. ",,"outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Dakota Wicohan","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Provide a fun, supportive and engaging opportunity for Dakota youth to learn the Dakota language and culture through weekly activity nights, which includes assisting with the planning and production of a monthly fun cultural lesson video for distribution on YouTube and social media. ",,,2019-11-20,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eileen,O’Keefe,"Dakota Wicohan","230 W. 2nd Street, PO Box 2",Morton,MN,56270,507-697-6272,eokeefe@dakotawicohan.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-wicohan-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034131,"Dakota Wicohan Capacity Building",2024,34126,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The envisioned impact extends beyond immediate improvements, aiming for institutional stability as Dakota Wicohan embarks on its next two decades of programming. Despite notable achievements in our initial 20 years, there is a recognized lag in the growth of our internal systems compared to our top-notch programming. The introduction of updated and standardized systems is poised to significantly mitigate organizational risks during staff turnovers, providing a foundation for more seamless transitions. Moreover, these advancements will facilitate enhanced monitoring and evaluation processes, ensuring a more robust and adaptable framework for the continued success of our organization.",,,,Unknown,34126,,"Teresa Peterson (Board Chair), Gabrielle Strong (Vice Chair), Sharon Pazi Zea (Treasurer), Evelyn Luna, Raine Cloud, Mary Erler Peters",,"Dakota Wicohan",,"Dakota Wicohan has undergone a huge transition period within the last 6 months. In that time, we hired a new Executive Director and also created numerous new positions, rearranging responsibilities and transforming new job titles from old ones. Also, last spring we hosted a strategic planning event, with the board and staff plus community stakeholders and program participants to weigh in and help envision and plan the next 5 years for Dakota Wicohan. In this new transition period, we have done some self-reflecting and discovered a few practices and organizational procedures that were heavily outdated and inefficient. A recent change in leadership has underscored the imperative to modernize our internal systems, transitioning away from archaic data-keeping methods such as notebooks and post-it notes. Our unwavering commitment to enhancing the capacity of our staff and community members is evident. As a small, Dakota nonprofit nestled in rural Minnesota, our ethos prioritizes the elevation of leaders from within the community. However, we also acknowledge the necessity of providing training and support for those individuals who may require additional guidance. This transitional period is marked by the appointment of a first-time Executive Director, underscoring the significance of this juncture. Simultaneously, our Grants Administrator, who has evolved through various administrative roles and supported fundraising efforts, now shoulders a role of expanded scope and responsibility. This opportune moment presents the ideal time to fortify our staff with the skills and tools essential for steering Dakota Wicohan into its next 20 years of programming. The commitment to equipping our team is not just about adapting to change but is a strategic investment in the sustained success and growth of our organization. As we navigate this transformative period, the goal is clear: to empower our staff, foster leadership from within the community, and ensure Dakota Wicohan is well-prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This grant will allow us to seek professional consulting help to increase and/or augment internal capacity as appropriate. There are other improvements in the works that will inform and compliment increased fundraising capacity. We aim to transition to a paperless office, including: * Developing and populating a Google Drive funding database for coding and tracking of grants, reports, and associated deadlines. *Moving payroll system to ADP and adopting time tracking that links to funded work, to assist with grant management. *Engaging more robust bookkeeping and finance support and activating updated systems that aid in tracking and fiscal oversight, like Bill.com. *Securing IT support that will assist with this infrastructure development, address staff needs as they arise, and monitor system security. ",,,2024-04-09,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Grace,Goldtooth,,,,,,"(507) 697-6272",executivedirector@dakotawicohan.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-wicohan-capacity-building,,,,
10038396,"Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project",2024,266234,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"To gauge the efficacy of our resources and events, DIO measures the needs and language skills of the communities we serve at several key points in the language revitalization process. For the Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project, project success will be measured by the following quantitative benchmarks: 5,000+ example sentences transcribed and integrated into the online dictionary and dictionary app with related entries by the end of year 2. 5,000+ example sentences audio recorded by Elders and fluent speakers and integrated into the online dictionary and dictionary app with transcriptions by the end of year 2. Create 3 additional and new features, including typing practice/favorite list generated activities, example sentence explorer, and desktop expansion.",,,234000,Unknown,266234,,"Joe Bendickson, Ethan Neerdaels, Neil McKay, Wilhelm Meya, Dr. Clifford Canku, Katie Blue-Bendickson, John Reynolds,",,"Dakhota Iapi Okhodakichiye",,"The goal of the Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project is to increase the functionality of the existing Dakota desktop and mobile dictionary app, thereby making the dictionary more accessible and useful to Dakota language speakers and learners. With knowledge gained from our initial phase, we are pursuing new work aimed at scaling our efforts to reach a wider audience and deepen our impact within Minnesota. The new project's two primary objectives include an expansion of the Dakota dictionary database to include previously undocumented words and example sentences, as well as new audio recordings of fluent speakers pronouncing words and reading example sentences. We hope to create over 5,000 example sentences as a result of this new expansion to the project. The project's third objective is the integration of a learning platform into the existing dictionary app, which will allow users to study example sentences developed as part of objective one as well as vocabulary available in the dictionary. The example sentences and learning platform proposed in this new project will be an integral part of the Dakota online dictionary and dictionary app, and will exponentially increase its utility to Dakota language speakers and learners. The Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project meets an international need for universally accessible Dakhota language material in the face of the rapid language loss crisis. Today, there is currently only one first speaker of Dakhota in Minnesota along with approximately 20 speakers from Dakhota communities outside of the state. As such, this new project will have profound and far-reaching impacts on both the state of Minnesota and its Dakota communities. Dakota language is integral to the cultural identity of Dakota communities and Minnesota alike. By pursuing this new language project, we're both preserving the language and safeguarding a crucial part of Dakota heritage and Minnesota history. This new project helps Dakota individuals connect more deeply with their roots, fostering a sense of pride and identity. For non-Dakota residents in Minnesota, the expansion of the Dakota language project can serve as a bridge for reconciliation efforts. It cultivates a deeper understanding and respect for the history, culture, and language of the Dakota people, contributing to healing historical wounds and promoting a more inclusive Minnesota. Language is a cornerstone of community cohesion. As the Dakota language thrives, so does the sense of community among people in Minnesota. It can strengthen social bonds, enhance communication within families and communities, and contribute to a greater sense of belonging. As such, developing Dakota language programs and projects such as the Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project can offer Dakota and non-Dakota residents alike a chance to learn and appreciate the language. This helps to promote cross-cultural understanding, and provides valuable linguistic and cognitive benefits to language learners in Minnesota. Ultimately, the expansion of the Dakota language project in Minnesota has the potential to preserve a vital aspect of Dakota culture and is a testament to the power of language in building stronger, more inclusive communities. ",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Ethan," Neerdaels",,,,,," (920) 412-6002",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-dictionary-expansion-project-1,,,,
10038419,"Dakota Youth Regalia and Dancing",2024,50300,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The qualitative results of our work might be difficult to measure (how much have you learned ), but we will be able to track the numbers of classes, videos, materials, recipes, etc., produced, along with numbers of participants in classes/ audience members, etc., combined with the results of oral and written surveys as applicable. With this information, the NATIFS leadership team and board of directors will evaluate our success and identify areas for expansion and improvement. Continued demand for our work will also be a good indicator of success, along with the numbers of Indigenous food-related enterprises developed.",,,,Unknown,45300,5000,"Heather Leach (Chair), Gerald Sherman (Treasurer), Elizabeth Hoover","4 0.5 FTEs","Dakota Wicohan",,"Dakota Wicohan seeks to initiate a transformative 16-week program aimed at empowering local Dakota youth by guiding them through the intricate process of crafting their own dance regalia outfits. This innovative class, specifically tailored for 10-13 students (boys and girls) from the Lower Sioux Community on a first-come, first-served basis, extends beyond the mere creation of regalia. We provide a holistic cultural experience by complementing the crafting process with cultural knowledge and dance lessons. The dance lessons cover a diverse array of styles, including fancy shawl, jingle dress, grass, chicken, and traditional dances, all deeply rooted in the rich history of the Dakota People. These lessons not only teach the physical aspects of dance but also delve into the cultural narratives behind each style, interweaving the Dakota Language throughout the learning journey. These dance lessons will be provided by Christopher Charging Eagle, a champion dancer who has won numerous competitions throughout the State of Minnesota. Dancing has historically been a cornerstone of Dakota Language and Culture, yet obstacles such as the prohibitive cost of outfits (averaging $1,000) and limited access to dance lessons have hindered widespread engagement. Dakota Wicohan is steadfast in its commitment to breaking down these barriers, providing local youth with the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in this pivotal aspect of Dakota heritage. Upon completion of their regalia, the participants will be empowered to share their newfound knowledge and skills with the broader community. This sharing will be prominently featured at two local events-the Lower Sioux Powwow and the Redwood County Fair. We firmly believe that this shared experience between our youth and the broader community is indispensable for cultivating a profound Dakota Sense of Belonging. This sense of belonging, a critical component of increased Wicozani encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, is at the heart of Dakota Wicohan's dedication to creating a lasting impact and fostering cultural enrichment and community unity through this transformative project. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-07-15,,"In Progress",,,Doris," Stands",,,,,," (507) 430-7927",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-youth-regalia-and-dancing-1,,,,
10034111,"Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project",2024,249234,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"To gauge the efficacy of our resources and events, DIO measures the needs and language skills of the communities we serve at several key points in the language revitalization process. For the Dakota Dictionary Expansion Project, project success will be measured by the following quantitative benchmarks: 5,000+ example sentences transcribed and integrated into the online dictionary and dictionary app with related entries by the end of year 2. 5,000+ example sentences audio recorded by Elders and fluent speakers and integrated into the online dictionary and dictionary app with transcriptions by the end of year 2. Create 3 additional and new features, including typing practice/favorite list generated activities, example sentence explorer, and desktop expansion.",,,234000,"FR Bigelow Foundation, Minnesota Indian Affairs",,,"Joe Bendickson, Ethan Neerdaels, Neil McKay, Wilhelm Meya, Dr. Clifford Canku, Katie Blue-Bendickson, John Reynolds,",,"Dakhota lapi Okhodakichiye",,"This project includes expansion of the Dakota dictionary database to include previously undocumented words and example sentences. The goal is to create a total of 5,000 expansion sentences. This project also includes new audio recordings of fluent speakers pronouncing words and reading example sentences. The project integrates a learning platform into the existing dictionary app, which will allow users to study example sentences developed as part of objective one, as well as vocabulary available in the dictionary. The project is an integral part of the Dakota language speakers and learners.",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Wayne,Bendickson,,,,,,"(612) 715-9751","sisokaduta@dakhota.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-dictionary-expansion-project,,,,
10034081,"Dakota Youth Regalia and Dancing",2024,50300,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Upon completion of their regalia, the participants will be empowered to share their newfound knowledge and skills with the broader community. This sharing will be prominently featured at two local events ? the Lower Sioux Powwow and the Redwood County Fair. We firmly believe that this shared experience between our youth and the broader community is indispensable for cultivating a profound Dakota Sense of Belonging. This sense of belonging, a critical component of increased Wicozani encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, is at the heart of Dakota Wicohan' s dedication to creating a lasting impact and fostering cultural enrichment and community unity through this transformative project.",,,,,,,"Teresa Peterson (Board Chair), Gabrielle Strong (Vice Chair), Sharon Pazi Zea (Treasurer), Evelyn Luna, Raine Cloud, Mary Erler Peters",,"Dakota Wicohan",,"Dakota Wicohan will provide a transformative 16-week program aimed at empowering local Dakota youth by guiding them through the intricate process of crafting their own dance regalia outfits and provide dance lessons, tailored for 10-13 students (boys and girls), from the Lower Sioux Community. Upon completion of their regalia, the participants will be empowered to share their newfound knowledge and skills with the broader community. This sharing will be prominently featured at two local events - the Lower Sioux Powwow and the Redwood County Fair.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Grace,Goldtooth,,,,,,"(507) 697-6272",executivedirector@dakotawicohan.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dakota-youth-regalia-and-dancing,,,,
10038404,"Deepening Culture Bearer Pathways and Leadership for BIPOC Youth",2024,62500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Upon completion of their regalia, the participants will be empowered to share their newfound knowledge and skills with the broader community. This sharing will be prominently featured at two local events the Lower Sioux Powwow and the Redwood County Fair. We firmly believe that this shared experience between our youth and the broader community is indispensable for cultivating a profound Dakota Sense of Belonging. This sense of belonging, a critical component of increased Wicozani encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, is at the heart of Dakota Wicohan' s dedication to creating a lasting impact and fostering cultural enrichment and community unity through this transformative project.",,,,Unknown,59500,3000,"Teresa Peterson (Board Chair), Gabrielle Strong (Vice Chair), Sharon Pazi Zea (Treasurer), Evelyn Luna, Raine Cloud, Mary Erler Peters",,"Youth Leadership Initiative",,"As a youth development organization, Youth Leadership Initiative (YLI) cultivates the next generation of diverse, multicultural leaders rooted in social justice and racial equity. We believe that by deepening self-awareness, building solidarity with others, and working toward common causes, young people can transform their communities and the systems that impact their lives and futures. The Deepening Culture Bearer Pathways and Leadership for BIPOC Youth project is an experiential-based program aimed at cultivating critical consciousness and social justice awareness in high school youth. Activities and experiences include: - A weekly program that is youth-led equips participants with frameworks, language, skills, and tools to comprehend their roles in the social change ecosystem, develop community asset maps, and practice components of Youth Participatory Action Research - Action Teams empower youth to research, design, and implement action projects to tackle social justice issues they are passionate about - Cultural Sessions provide a space for youth to explore, reflect, and share their cultural identities, as well as practice solidarity and empathy by learning from each other - Alongside skills development, youth will also participate in presentations and workshops hosted by trusted community leaders, such as healing through the arts or sharing dialogue with elders - Monthly field trips across Minnesota that will offer immersive experiences at sites resonant with BIPOC community resistance and resilience, including Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi, Sumner Field Housing Development, East Side Freedom Library, and Hmong Cultural Center - Year-end showcase where youth share their projects and learnings with their families, friends and the broader community The project's impact for the 40 youth who identify as BIPOC are: 1) By exposing youth to diverse approaches to social change within their community, the project will bolster their self-confidence as emerging leaders and reshape the leadership landscape to be more inclusive and anti-racist. 2) Through curated educational content and collaborative efforts with youth, YLI strives to amplify silenced narratives and redirect the narrative of BIPOC communities towards their resistance, resilience, self-determination, and agency. 3) By immersing youth in learning directly from community members, YLI fosters pride in cultural heritage, intercultural competence, and hope for the future. Sharing lived experiences instills communication skills, empathy, vulnerability, and trust among youth, as well as strengthens teamwork and deepens their sense of belonging. ",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Ntxheb," Chang",,,,,," (651) 352-5243",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Redwood, Renville, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/deepening-culture-bearer-pathways-and-leadership-bipoc-youth-1,,,,
10034103,"Deepening Culture Bearer Pathways and Leadership for BIPOC Youth",2024,62500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project's impact for the 40 youth who identify as BIPOC are: 1) By exposing youth to diverse approaches to social change within their community, the project will bolster their self-confidence as emerging leaders and reshape the leadership landscape to be more inclusive and anti-racist; 2) Through curated educational content and collaborative efforts with youth, YLI strives to amplify silenced narratives and redirect the narrative of BIPOC communities towards their resistance, resilience, self-determination, and agency; 3) By immersing youth in learning directly from community members, YLI fosters pride in cultural heritage, intercultural competence, and hope for the future. Sharing lived experiences instills communication skills, empathy, vulnerability, and trust among youth, as well as strengthens teamwork and deepens their sense of belonging.",,,,,,,"Nou Yang (Chair), Sally Brown (Treasurer), Nancy Ortega (Secretary), Martheline Wallace",,"Youth Leadership Initiative",,"This project is an experiential-based program aimed at cultivating critical consciousness and social justice awareness in high school youth. Activities and experiences include: 1) A weekly program that is youth-led equips participants with frameworks, language, skills, and tools to comprehend their roles in the social change ecosystem, develop community asset maps, and practice components of Youth Participatory Action Research; 2) Action Teams empower youth to research, design, and implement action projects to tackle social justice issues they are passionate about; 3) Cultural Sessions provide a space for youth to explore, reflect, and share their cultural identities, as well as practice solidarity and empathy by learning from each other; 4) Alongside skills development, youth will also participate in presentations and workshops hosted by trusted community leaders, such as healing through the arts or sharing dialogue with elders; 5) Monthly field trips across Minnesota that will offer immersive experiences at sites resonant with BIPOC community resistance and resilience, including Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi, Sumner Field Housing Development, East Side Freedom Library, and Hmong Cultural Center; 7) Year-end showcase where youth share their projects and learnings with their families, friends and the broader community.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ntxheb,Chang,,,,,,"(651) 352-5243","ntxheb@yli-mn.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/deepening-culture-bearer-pathways-and-leadership-bipoc-youth,,,,
10038393,"DEIB Festival",2025,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,1000,Unknown,20000,,"Not Available",,"Yoo Min (Lina) Lee",,"DEIB Festival: Celebrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in Minnesota The DEIB Festival, planned for Spring 2025, is an inclusive event designed to celebrate and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within Minnesota. This pilot event aims to bring together individuals and families from various backgrounds to honor the heritage, traditions, and stories of underrepresented communities, including African American, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian (and APIDA: Asian Pacific Islander Desi) American, and LGBTQIA+ communities. The festival will provide a platform for meaningful cultural exchange, featuring workshops, performances, art installations, and discussions. With over 2,000 anticipated attendees, the DEIB Festival will showcase community leaders, artists, and educators who will share their cultural practices and histories, fostering understanding and unity. This event serves as a test to evaluate the potential for making it an annual celebration sustained by community support and dedication to inclusivity. By uplifting marginalized voices, the DEIB Festival aspires to inspire unity and appreciation of Minnesota's diverse cultural landscape. Event Highlights January 29, 2025 - Lunar New Year Celebration Concert Kicking off the festival, this event will feature cultural exhibits by the Twin Ports APIDA Collective and performances including traditional Chinese music, K-pop, and Indian classical dance, celebrating the diversity of Asian heritage in Minnesota. February 2025 - Who's That Creating a New Standard Repertoire For Black History Month, Dr. Artina McCain and Professor Perrault will present works by Black and Haitian composers, expanding the classical canon and celebrating historically underrepresented voices. March 2025 - Teaching the Trans and Non-Binary Voice Workshop Guest speaker Liz Jackson Hearns will lead a workshop focused on inclusive vocal techniques, introducing the PIRA scale and offering approaches for gender-expansive vocalization. April 2025 - When Music Speaks and Moves In collaboration with the English, Dance, and Music Departments, this interdisciplinary event will feature dance, music, and poetry, spotlighting works by underrepresented composers and poets. May 2025 - Recording of Tropical Fantasie by Justin Elie This recording project, in partnership with the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, will document Tropical Fantasie by Haitian composer Justin Elie, preserving his contributions and enriching Minnesota's cultural landscape. Through these events, the DEIB Festival strives to build a welcoming and inclusive community, celebrating and elevating diverse voices across Minnesota. ",,,2025-01-17,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,"Yoo Min (Lina)"," Lee",,,,,," (774) 286-9116",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Carlton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/deib-festival,,,,
10038436,"Democratic Design, Heirloom Seed Saving, and Cultural Education at the EPNI Urban Farm",2025,192000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In Therese Wengler's Master's Thesis (St. Catherine University), ""The Importance of a Creative Arts Program for Senior Housing Residents,"" published in 2015 from her research on our in-person Dancing Heart performing arts and wellbeing engagement program for elders, qualitative results revealed six main themes: 1) Novel and engaging group artistic experience provides opportunity to test and overcome limits; 2) Feelings of trust, acceptance, and comfort within the group support self-expression; 3) Transformative creative experience in expressing true self, trying new things, and imagining endless possibilities; 4) The program was experienced as energizing and fun, generating a positive outlook on life, and mitigating signs of depression; 5) Music and dance fostered mutual knowledge, emotional connection to one s own heritage, and cultural understanding; 6) The program resulted in increased social interactions, a stronger feeling of community, and mitigation of isolation.",,,25600,Unknown,190000,2000,"Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair), Maria Gena (Director), Leni de Mik, PhD, Grace Ouyang, MD, Brenna Galvin, Attorney, Joan Semmer, Melanie Broida",,"East Phillips Neighborhood Institute",,"After almost a decade of organizing, litigating, and community-building, the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI) has prevented the demolition of the Roof Depot building, and is purchasing it, with the goals of collective ownership, improving public health, and educating youth to carry this project for at least seven generations. Our strategy to improve intercultural diversity, connection, and resiliency is to co-create and design an education-oriented urban farm and cultural demonstration site. Following the example of Tamales Y Bicicletas, a partner farm in the neighborhood, this space will serve as a center for community gathering, urban horticultural heritage, Indigenous and African seed saving, education of decolonial food production practices, democratic design, and culturally relevant food for the community. The farm will be a public, living demonstration site right on the Greenway where people can learn about sustainable and decolonial growing practices, eco-restoration, and the history of the East Phillips neighborhood. Neighborhood residents will have the opportunity through seminars and workshops to learn about foods and medicines native to Minnesota. Funding will be primarily geared towards co-creation of a design for the farm, through weekly democratic design meetings in which neighborhood partners and residents will help envision and implement the programming they want to see at the farm. EPNI has a long history of community engagement, and has already begun engaging neighborhood partners in developing the farm. EPNI intends to increase this engagement with funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center Cultural Heritage grant. Partners who have already helped craft the farm vision include: the Landscape Arboretum; University of Minnesota Extension; Ujaama Seeds; Midwest Farmers of Color; Project Sweetie Pie; Tamales y Bicicletas; NACDI's Four Sisters Urban Farm; Women's Environmental Institute; Hennepin County; the East Phillips Improvement Coalition; and community residents. This collaboration will further our goal of sharing, celebrating, and preserving cultural heritage in the East Phillips neighborhood, paying particular mind to the high percentages of Indigenous, East African, African American, and Latinx folks who live here. By engaging deeply with urban farms we are already connected to that are established in the community, such as the Little Earth Urban Farm, we help solidify the presence of culturally relevant heirloom vegetables and medicines so that generations of children yet to be born will have access to their culture's foods and ceremonies within an urban paradigm. An Interpretation Specialist will work with neighborhood elders and education institutions to develop the living demonstration site in collaboration with neighborhood leaders and Native eco-restoration and farming experts. A series of workshops will be implemented to democratically design the farm and future programming that will occur there. We are gearing our proposal towards capacity building for educating urban residents about cultural food and ceremonial medicines and seed saving, and an intentionally decolonial urban farm democratic design process. The funding will go towards personnel, venues and facilitation for meetings, bringing in thought leaders and experts, and compiling data into strategic plans and presentations for future engagement. ",,,2024-07-01,2025-10-31,,Ongoing,,,Dean," Dovolis",,,,,," (612) 817-0313",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Cottonwood, Hennepin, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stevens, Swift, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/democratic-design-heirloom-seed-saving-and-cultural-education-epni-urban-farm-1,,,,
10034052,"Democratic Design, Heirloom Seed Saving, and Cultural Education at the EPNI Urban Farm",2025,192000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Success will look like weekly meetings facilitated by the EPNI Farm Coordinator in which somewhere between 6-12 local organizational partners and community members will be present. Success will look like monthly in-person democratic design workshops, with at least half of them facilitated by indigenous, African American, Latinx, and immigrant cultural experts. Success will look like well-attended volunteer days where community members and youth will be able to learn about cultural food production and ceremonial practices with their own hands. Success will look like many educational materials which describe the inter and intracultural relevance of the foods and ceremonies that are cultivated on the farm.",,,,,,,"Dean Dovolis (President), Steve Sandberg (Treasurer), Karen Clark, Cassandra Holmes, Carol Pass, Abah Mohamed, Carlos Parra Olivera",,"East Phillips Neighborhood Institute",,"This project will share, celebrate, and preserve cultural heritage in the East Phillips neighborhood, paying mind to the high percentages of Indigenous, East African, African American, and Latinx communities. The project includes collaboration with elders and education institutions to develop a demonstration site plan that will provide workshops about cultural food, ceremonial medicines, and seed saving. The funding will provide venue and facilitation space, bring leaders and experts together to collaborate, assist with strategic planning, and compile data for future engagement.",,,2024-07-01,2025-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kieran,Morris,,,,,,"(612) 501-4175","kieran@epnifarm.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/democratic-design-heirloom-seed-saving-and-cultural-education-epni-urban-farm,,,,
10034132,"Development Consultant for Strategic Growth",2024,36795,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project would be a game-changing initiative for our organization. We are currently working at (over) capacity to ensure our programs are supported (financially and with adequate staffing), and we have reached our limit of fundraising capabilities. Some of our programs are poised for expansion deepening engagement, as well as geographic and participant number expansion and we need to take the right steps to build a foundation for the future. Our programs have greater demand than we can serve (over 90 applicants for the first-time expansion of a residency program that could only support 8 artists), and it is our responsibility to keep working towards greater engagement, representation, and opportunity for rural artists and cultural workers. We hope this project will lead to being able to hire a Development Director on staff in the near future in order to build a sustainable fundraising strategy to compassionately grow our organization to meet the needs of our field.",,,8110,"Organizational Funds",36795,,"Heather McDougall (Chair), Jenn Lamb (Vice Chair), Mary Welcome (Secretary), Rachel Schwalbach (Treasurer), Anna Claussen, Leah Cooper, Rachel Eng, Ashley Hanson, Hannah K. Holman, Jessica Huang, Bethany Lack Torin, Anne O?Keefe-Jackson, Beth Pullan, Joanna Schneller, Leu Solomon, Melissa Wray",,"Department of Public Transformation",,"The Department of Public Transformation (DoPT), founded in 2017 and incorporated in 2018, is an artist-led nonprofit organization that works to develop creative strategies for increased community connection, civic engagement, and equitable participation in rural places. Our 150-year vision is one where rural communities across the country acknowledge, support, and integrate art and artists as vital contributors to economic, community, civic, and social life. In our ~6 years of existence, we have grown from a small, volunteer-run, project-based initiative (with a budget of ~$13k) to a sustainable, impactful organization (with a budget of over $1mm and 7 staff currently) We have been able to organically grow from a strong foundation by piecing together project-restricted grants, leveraging a national capital campaign (which took much longer than expected due to the pandemic), and leaning on our decades of connections in the community development, arts, and philanthropy sectors. However, we have not yet been able to build the necessary infrastructure for capacity building and sustainability in fundraising because the majority of our fundraising has been restricted. We have not been able to secure the needed unrestricted funding (through foundations and individuals) to grow our capacity to the appropriate level to keep up with the demand for our programming. At this point in the organization's life-cycle, the development of an annual fundraising strategy and annual giving program is vital to the next chapter of our work. In order to succeed in this next step, we are proposing to work with a development consultant to lead our board and staff toward more sustainable and intentional fundraising strategies now and in the future. We are specifically seeking to work with someone with experience building annual giving programs, rather than experience implementing already existing programs. We have a good foundation of relationships, funding proposals, and a small individual donor base that would be a solid starting point. The development consultant will help us audit and set up our systems and policies, coach our staff and board on effective fundraising strategies, and implement processes that can evolve as we continue to grow. This project is crucial at this moment as we anticipate concluding our ongoing Capital Campaign in 2024 (thanks to significant gifts secured or promised to date, we only have approximately 10% left to be raised), and we will be seeking to convert donors and enthusiasm into an unrestricted annual fund campaign moving forward. To be clear, though, this consultant will not be supporting the Capital Campaign; the CEO and COO will manage the completion of the Capital Campaign and provide the information needed to the consultant to move towards an annual fundraising campaign. Our hope is that this project will set us up for successfully hiring our first Development Director on staff within the next year, though this proposal is for a consultant to help us build the foundation. ",,,2024-04-09,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Hannah,Holman,,,,,,"(320) 204-6631 ",hannah@publictransformation.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/development-consultant-strategic-growth,,,,
10034079,"Diverse Text Conference: American Indian Project",2024,24800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The program's success will be measured by conference registration and participation, as well as post-conference surveys. A goal of the conferences new focus is to empower educators to embed more American Indian texts and resources in their regular classroom instruction. In addition to the Native speakers, drum group, and meal, conference breakout sessions will provide opportunities for educational leaders to guide classroom teachers effectively using the new",,,3000,Unknown,24800,,"John Hoffman (President), Allen Bedford (Provost & Vice President), Chrissy Downwind (Vice President), Krisi Fenner (Vice President), Carola Thorson (Vice President), Travis Greene (Vice President), Britt Lauritsen , Alyssa Josepha (Vice President), Megan Zothman, Ketmani Kouanchao (Executive Vice President), Henoc Preciado",,"Bemidji State University: Department of Professional Education",,"In July 2023, a committee of educators from Bemidji State University hosted the inaugural Diverse Texts Conference for educators. This conference was designed to promote literature representing diverse people and perspectives and provide workshops and sessions on guidance for integrating such texts in K-College classrooms. This year, the conference is expanding to include a cultural heritage focus on Native American tribes in Minnesota. The expansion in the conference will include two author-speakers from the Red Lake Tribal Lands, books written by the authors for conference participants, a drumming performance, an authentic Anishinaabe meal, and a fireside event that includes oral storytelling that highlights Minnesota tribal experiences. The first author-speaker will be Brenda J. Child (Red Lake Ojibwe), author of BowWow Powwow and My Grandfather's Knocking Sticks: Ojibwe Family Life and Labor on the Reservation. The children's book, Bowwow Powow, tells traditional Anishinaabe stories through the protagonist, Windy Girl, as she travels to a powwow with her dog. It includes illustrations by Johnathon Thunder (Red Lake Ojibwe) and translation to Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) by Gordon Jourdain (Lac La Croix First Nation). The second text is a family history describing the challenges of daily work and family life that her grandparents faced in the early 1900s, and their resilience as they continued to pass along their Ojibwe identity and culture to future generations. Bryan Graves, the second proposed author-speaker is an Ojibwe author from Red Lake, Minnesota. His young adult novel Rez Ball showcases contemporary Anishinaabe life in Red Lake, Minnesota, through the lens of a teen basketball player. The expansion project preserves and honors Native American heritage by showcasing cultural events for area educators. This expanded focus is especially timely and useful for educators because new Minnesota Department of Education English Language arts standards require connections to Minnesota tribal literature and perspectives. Workshops and sessions in the conference will demonstrate how to teach and integrate texts in Minnesota education settings, so the potential impact of this event reaches far beyond the conference attendees to include the students of the attendees. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kathrina,O'Connell,,,,,,"(218) 234-8452",kathrina.oconnell@bemidjistate.edu,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/diverse-text-conference-american-indian-project,,,,
10038368,"Donor Cultivation at The Cedar Cultural Center",2024,35654,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A successful Capacity Building project will allow us to become a more robust cultural organization in service to Minnesotan audiences wanting to experience affordable, global music they would have to travel long distances to see otherwise. ",,,,Unknown,,1875,"Maryam Yusefzadeh (President), Loki Karuna (Vice President), Robert Van Nelson (Treasurer), Sue Eidem, Ritika Ganguly, PhD, Alana Horton, Steve Jewell, Mohammedamin Kahin, Jessica Kopischke, Karen Quiroz, Curt Trisko, Tim Wong",,"The Cedar Cultural Center",,"In 2024, The Cedar Cultural Center turns 35 years old. Its consistency of mission and connectedness to community makes it beloved by hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans. Part of why this organization is important to so many is that it centers audiences and artists first. Our commitment to audience accessibility keeps ticket prices lower than similar venues in town; our organizational mission demands we pay performers as generously as possible. Because of these values, The Cedar walks a tight financial line, year after year, never amassing the reserves that would allow us to operate at a more strategic, less reactive, level. This grant opportunity would afford capacity investments in The Cedar's greatest untapped asset: community members and audience members who care about the organization but are not yet donors; or past donors who have lapsed. In 2022 we did an evaluation of our donor database. We discovered that we had between 800-900 lapsed annual donors. Variables contributing to this fact include: a) The 18-month pandemic shut down, preventing us from normal programming, which facilitates donor engagement; b) The absence of a full-time development director to steward Cedar donors from 2020-2022; c) An aging audience/ donor base - many of the individuals who helped launch The Cedar have entered a different season of their lives and are no longer regular concertgoers. We also have extraordinary potential for philanthropic giving in our current audiences. In 2023, more than 28,000 audience members will visit our venue. About 3,000 people will donate to The Cedar in 2023. We want to understand what is possible for engaging some of the 25,000 individuals not yet giving. If we receive this grant we would hire a consultant with expertise in individual giving to: a) Audit our overall fundraising strategies and systems, including the customer experience from their first visit to our website until they exit the building after a show. b) Work with Cedar development staff to create an annual fundraising plan that our team could execute, including strategies for expanding our monthly sustainer program - currently about 30 people donate monthly - and building a campaign to re-engage lapsed donors. c) Coach all Cedar staff on how to build a culture of philanthropy, helping everyone see their ability to support fundraising; and coach the board of directors on their fundraising responsibilities, with special attention to the development committee. d) Design a job description for a Donor Relations Officer to help implement the recommendations; our goal will be to hire this person at the start of 2025. The second part of our project will include a database migration to Raiser's Edge CRM. We will use eligible grant funds to support staff time in the training and migration. We currently use Kindful CRM, which is siloed from our ticketing software. It is cumbersome to figure out who is in the room or what shows our donors have attended. Bringing ticketing and development into a single platform will allow us to engage individuals more holistically. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Michelle," Woster",,,,,,"(612) 791-7197",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/donor-cultivation-cedar-cultural-center-0,,,,
10034267,"Donor Cultivation at The Cedar Cultural Center",2024,35654,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A successful Capacity Building project will allow us to become a more robust cultural organization in service to Minnesotan audiences wanting to experience affordable, global music they would have to travel long distances to see otherwise. ",,,,,,,"Maryam Yusefzadeh (President), Loki Karuna (Vice President), Robert Van Nelson (Treasurer), Sue Eidem, Ritika Ganguly, PhD, Alana Horton, Steve Jewell, Mohammedamin Kahin, Jessica Kopischke, Karen Quiroz, Curt Trisko, Tim Wong",,"The Cedar Cultural Center",,"The Cedar Cultural Center will 1) hire an expert on auditing overall fundraising strategies and systems; 2) work with staff to create an annual fundraising plan; 3) coach staff to build a culture of philanthropy; 4) coach the board on funding responsibilities; 5) create a job description for a Donor Relations Officer to implement recommendations; 6) carry out database migration.",,,2024-04-10,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michelle,Woster,,,,,,"(612) 791-7197","mwoster@thecedar.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/donor-cultivation-cedar-cultural-center,,,,
10013349,"Duluth Children’s Museum",2020,69000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. "," Museum visitors will experience engaging, interactive rotating exhibits that draw from the region's community, history, and culture. The addition of these experiences will result in increased attendance and position the museum as a desirable attraction in the community. Attendance will increase by 5% compared to 2018-2019. Legacy funded exhibits will be prepared for their move to the new location. ","Following the Giant Boardgame exhibit, the museum brought in Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice from the Minnesota Children's Museum. Complimentary programming, including the use of ""field jackets"" for digging out actual dinosaur bones, has been designed to enhance the experience. Legacy funded exhibits have been prepared for their move to the museum's new location, with a goal for opening the site in mid-January 2021. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,69000,,"Kyle Terrio-Johnson, Kelly Davidson, Max Rubin, Patty Cartier, Dana Kazel, JoAnn Mattson, Erica Henkel",0.5,"Duluth Children’s Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","After the recent purchase of a new building that will become the future home of the Duluth Children’s Museum, this project will facilitate the transition to this new space while continuing to provide regionally focused play and learning experiences that are accessible to all children. ",,,2019-07-01,2020-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cameron,Kruger,"Duluth Children's Museum","115 S 29th Ave West",Duluth,MN,55806,218-733-7543,cameron@playduluth.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/duluth-childrens-museum-0,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
25357,"Early Discoveries in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math!",2015,197000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. The exhibit hall changes allow the Museum to bring new learning experiences to the regular visitor to the Museum. Dinosaurs Unearthed will close on September 1, 2014 and Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion will open in Mid-September and will close in mid-December 2014. 2. The local youth radio club will continue to engage the young people who participate through providing the resources necessary to keep the program vital and relevant. The program meets weekly at the Museum and will do so throughout the entire year. 3. Duluth Children’s Museum will serve as lead in the coordination of programming activates through the SSEP programming for the region.","1. The Dinosaurs Unearthed (through September 1, 2014), Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion (mid-September 2014 through mid-December 2014), Nano Technology (mid-January 2015 through mid-May 2015), and From Here to There (mid-May 2015 to September 15, 2015) expanded STEM programming for the museum through their unique focuses on different aspects of STEM and the draw of changing the exhibit hall on a regular basis with new and exciting experiences.2. The 2015 Summer Exhibit, From Here to There, provided visitors with a unique opportunity to explore STEM through the concept of how we transport ourselves and items from one place to another. The exhibit included a ridable hovercraft, hot air balloon, wing in the wind simulation, and many other interactive components. 4,324 individuals visited the exhibit during the grant period.3. The local youth ham radio club continues to meet regularly at the Museum site and continues to extend their club to other youth in our area. The club started with 6 members and we currently have 9 in regular attendance, a 50% increase. We frequently have youth visiting the club to see what it is about and we expect through continued recruitment to reach our goal. The intergenerational interactions between the members and their adult mentors has strengthened the experience for everyone associated as demonstrated by their regular attendance and continued expansion of youth experiences.4. The SSEP program was successful in engaging the required 300 youth from our region in participating in a rigorous student experiment process. The number of design experiments required by the external partner were achieved and the review process is currently underway to determine which experiments will be sent to the next level of review. Local STEM professionals were successfully engaged in the program and have become actively engaged in an evaluation process established by the national SSEP program that replicates the scientific rigor required for NASA approved experiments.",,,,167257,29743,"Patty Cartier, Retired Kelly Davidson. Area Manager, Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co. John E. Erickson, Partner, DSGW Architects (Past Chair of the Board) Kyle K. Johnson, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Johnson Insurance Consultants Dana Kazel, Communications Manager, St. Louis County JoAnn Mattson, Director of HR and Risk Management, ZMC Hotels Troy Peterson, Application Developer, University of Minnesota Duluth Sandra Robinson, Retired Stephen Sydow, Operations Manager, Daniel’s Shipping Services (Secretary of the Board) Kyle Terrio-Johnson, Financial Associate, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (Chair of the Board) ",2.75,"Duluth Children's Museum, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Support from the Minnesota Cultural Legacy funds will allow the Duluth Children’s Museum to address needs in three critical program initiatives. The museum will: 1. Strengthen the AIRSS (amateur radio on the international space station) club and provide critical materials, supplies, and staff leadership; 2. Engage 300 area students in a national program entitled Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP); and 3. Offer a new exhibit entitled Mysteries of the Mayan Medallion from mid-September to mid-December 2014.",,,2014-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cameron,"Bloom Kruger","Duluth Children's Museum, Inc.","115 South 29th Avenue West",Duluth,MN,55806,"(218) 733-7546",cbloomkruger@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/early-discoveries-science-technology-engineering-and-math,,,,
10013386,"East Africa Health Project Microgrant",2020,2500,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","The goal of the project is to amplify and connect all Minnesotans to Somali art and cultural heritage in state of MN. The project will honor and preserve Somali culture and heritage because we are Somalis who know the worth of the art and culture of Somali people. For this project, EAHP is interested in focusing efforts in obesity prevention and chronic diseases through amplification and celebration of Somali arts, culture and heritage in Minnesota, because different Somali dances are exercise which help to prevent obesity and chronic disease. If we get help from Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) we will create multicultural event and dinners to show different communities how Somali culture and heritage and dance are important and can be part of prevention of chronic diseases. We want to increase the depth and breadth of Minnesotans who will connect with Somali art culture and heritage and show them how Somali dance can prevent obesity and chronic disease. ","East Africa Health Project held seminars before the COVID19 outbreak began to introduce to the Somali Community their most popular Somali dances as a substitute for the GYM life style especially during this difficult time while people are quarantined at home. The seminar participants were very receptive to our program and it was well received by them. East Africa Health Project developed and produced a 10-minute video to mobilize Somali Community on the essence of cultural health through art and performance. This will enable us to promote and educate the community about healthy living while preserving their religion and cultural heritage. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,2500,,"Dr. Douglas Pryce, Ahmed Mohamed, Hibakh Mohamoud, Dr. Sadia Jama, Dr. Layla Bile, Dr. Osman M. Ahmed",,"East Africa Health Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","For this project, eahpro is interested in focusing efforts in obesity prevention and chronic diseases through amplification and celebration of Somali arts, culture and heritage in Minnesota, because different Somali dances are exercise which help to prevent obesity and chronic disease. If we get help from Minnesota humanities center (MHC) we will create multicultural event and dinners to show different communities how Somali culture and heritage and dance are important and can be part of prevention of chronic diseases. ",,,2020-01-01,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Osman,Ahmed,"East Africa Health Project",,,,,612-306-0539,osmanahmed@eahpro.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/east-africa-health-project-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038364,"Educacion: Raices Creativas",2025,50461,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project will provide free, high-quality arts education in theater, music, printmaking, and jewelry making to at least 45 Latine youth in South Minneapolis, with 85% reporting new arts learning experiences and 80% increased confidence. Four culturally relevant teaching artists will deliver instruction, supported by bilingual services and transportation assistance, with all programming offered free of charge. Families and community members will engage through at least four parent-night showcases, ensuring broader impact and connection.",,,,Unknown,50211,250,"Bruce Dae Joung Kim (Board President); Kathy Blake (Board Secretary); Victor Guaman (Board Treasurer); Raquel Pearce (Board Member); Yeimy Valesquez (Board Member)",0.6,"The Park Place",,"The Park Place will use funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center to expand our arts and music enrichment offerings for Latine youth in Minneapolis. With $50,461 in support, we will integrate a new, twice-weekly arts program into our current after-school elementary programming, reaching 45-60 youth. This initiative will provide consistent, high-quality access to cultural arts and music instruction at no cost to families. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 4:45-6:45pm, approximately fifty Latine youth, from ages five to thirteen, attend The Park Place's ""Education"" after-school program. Youth rotate through three various sessions during the evenings: literacy support, STEM, and art. Historically, art exposure has been limited to ""arts and crafts"" and does not have a cultural focus or a true teaching element. With funds from MHC, TPP would contract with Latine professional artists and musicians to teach new art mediums that are rooted in cultural expression and teaching foundational art/music skills. We will host four, six-week sessions that coincide with our Education After-School program. These four sessions include theater, music lessons, printmaking/book arts, and jewelry making. Every child will have access to two 35-minute sessions a week. Artists will be Latine teaching artists from our collaboration with Serpentina Arts, whom we have partnered with for previous arts projects with great success while our Arts Coordinator, Graciela Torres will oversee the success of the project and work directly with our Development Director on reporting. All materials and instruments will be provided, as well as space accomodations. All TPP staff are bilingual to eliminate any language barriers, and transportation support is already embedded into Education AfterSchool program. This initiative aims to spark long-term interest and confidence in young artists while encouraging the love of learning and participating in new activities. The program will be evaluated through youth and parent feedback, attendance, and creative portfolios, which will also serve to highlight student progress and celebrate their voices. The impact of this project will be felt across multiple levels. For youth, it means access to expressive, healing spaces rooted in cultural identity-spaces where they can see themselves reflected in their instructors and art forms. It also means continuing to cultivate a love of learning and excitement for new endeavors. For families, it builds connection, pride, and new opportunities for shared learning between them and their children. For our broader community, it ensures that Latine youth are visible, valued, and resourced in Minnesota's arts and paying our Latine arts professionals an equitable and favorable wage. This program aligns with the intent of Legacy funds by amplifying Minnesota's diverse artistic heritage and making high-quality arts education accessible to families that may not have easy access to high-quality arts programming. It also removes barriers of attendance by embedding arts and music education into our pre-existing program, yet adds a new depth and intentionality to our arts programming. By removing cost and transportation barriers, centering cultural relevance, and offering consistent, relationship-based programming, The Park Place is creating sustainable access to the arts for youth who need it most. ",,,2025-09-25,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Bekah," Simpson",,,,,,"(224 )577-8342",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/educacion-raices-creativas,,,,
18496,"Education Programming: Treaties and American Indian Museum Fellowship",2013,153500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Exhibit attendees and members of the public will gain greater knowledge and understanding of the American Indian tribes and communities as the result of this exhibit and programming. Make a positive impact in public schools and in higher education institutes and generate interest and desire to offer more relevant curriculum and programming to students throughout Minnesota.Raise the level of awareness, interest and dedication to teach to American Indian content by teachers and administrators of schools throughout the state. Generate a key desire to work with American Indian tribes and communities by enhancing knowledge of state workers, leaders, and community members in the non-Indian communities. Generate more interest in American Indian students in museum work and the fields of archeology.","• During this grant period, over 11,800 people visited the exhibit in 8 locations. • Convened collaborative sessions with 11 community members to create educator guides that will help educators deepen learning around exhibit content • 8 Educator Guides are in draft and have been piloted in two high schools (Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School and Eden Prairie High School) • 8 fellows completed the 3-week long residential American Indian Museum Fellowship • Website enhancements are currently in progress • Staff met with administrators from higher education to discuss how the exhibit could make a positive impact in a post-secondary setting",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Why Treaties Matter exhibit made possible by previous Legacy funding explores the relationships between Minnesota's Dakota and Ojibwe tribes and the United States Government. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Humanities Center will take the work and impact of the exhibit deeper by creating a curriculum to complement the exhibit. Support will also be provided to The American Indian Museum Fellowship program – a three-week residential program, in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society, designed to expose and engage Minnesota's American Indian undergraduates to the fields of museum work and archeology.",,,2013-01-04,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Annamarie,Hill,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","161 St Anthony Avenue, Suite 919","St. Paul",MN,55103,6512960041,annamarie.hill@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Cass, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/education-programming-treaties-and-american-indian-museum-fellowship,,,,
10038367,"Emerging Black Literary Artist Writing Scholarship",2025,17424,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our short-term outcomes are: Provide 100 young people (ages 13-25) with writing workshops to support their development as literary artists. 60 of which will be on access scholarships Provide each participant with the opportunity to publish their stories Increase the number of engaged young BIPOC readers and writers Providing unique opportunities to undo systemic inequities and beliefs about reading, the literary arts, and careers in writing and publishing Provide people of color with models in the literary arts who look like them Integrate leadership activities such as self-reflection, community engagement, and strategic action. Provide opportunities for parents and teachers to see career opportunities in action to support young people's growth and development. Our long-term outcomes are: Increase the number of BIPOC, Minnesotan literary artists, and accessible arts. Increase the number of published books featuring Black/ BIPOC main characters in circulation in and out of high-need areas. Disrupt the literacy crisis by creating new pipelines to success, improving literacy rates, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Disrupt the cradle to prison pipeline by engaging youth in structured literary workshops, access to literature, and diversity in books.",,,,Unknown,15840,1584,"Ngeri Azuewah (Board Member); Laura Esanbock (Board Member); Samuel MacCaulley (Board Member); Law Thao (Board Member)",1,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute",,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) promotes scholarship opportunities for BIPOC youth to participate in transformative and culturally representative creative writing workshops. As an organization, our vision is to provide assistance for underserved youth to access high-quality education and arts opportunities by creating scholarship pathways for book-writing workshops. Minnesota has one of the most prominent literary industries in the nation, yet it is over 90% white. We are seeking to provide arts education pathways for BIPOC, low-income youth up to age 25 throughout the Twin Cities, so they can write their own stories and increase representation in the literature Through storytelling, the arts, and the humanities, PPGJLI will provide scholarships for young people to access writing workshops that foster social connections, creativity, and promote healing. We seek support from the Minnesota Humanities Center to provide 20 scholarships per workshop (total: 3 workshops focusing on writing diverse, culturally relevant children's books (both fiction and non-fiction). The workshop will engage youth in the Twin Cities Metro area through creative expression, focusing on serving historically underrepresented communities. These scholarships will allow young adults who cannot access arts education the support they need to transform the publishing and literature forefront in Minnesota racially. Scholarships will enable participants to create fiction and non-fiction, as well as diverse children's books, to bring cultural representation to children's literature. We created specific programming to emphasize the emerging need for diversity in children's literature; only 9% of children's book authors are Black, and only 12% of children's books feature a Black main character. BIPOC Minnesotan youth deserve to be represented in art. We already host several writing workshops, trainings, and competitions in service of our 100 Black authors by 2033 campaign each year. The funds requested will support 60 scholarships for young writers for a three-part workshop to teach the basics of writing children's books. Each workshop will have a total of 40 seats and will be advertised to local community partners who are up to age 25. Each workshop, two hours long, will provide participants access to experienced Black literary artists, writing coaches, and a framework on how to write their children's books. Food will also be provided as a need-meeting initiative for all participants. Diversity in books allows readers to see themselves represented and to imagine new possibilities for themselves. It reinforces that others who look like them and share a similar culture have value. In other words, providing scholarship access to programming tells children of color that their experiences matter. PPGJLI wants to create opportunities for BIPOC individuals to create art where all children can see each other more clearly, embrace their cultural differences, and help to build cultural bridges. Increased diversity in books introduces children to other cultures and perspectives. It allows them to appreciate and value cultures that differ from their own. ",,,2025-09-25,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Jacklyn," Milton",,,,,,"(651) 303-6566",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/emerging-black-literary-artist-writing-scholarship,,,,
18494,"Empowering U",2013,10000,,,"1. a rising commitment to, and participation in, civic life,2. a greater understanding of the political and governmental systems, 3. a desire to register to vote and to vote, if or when they are eligible to do so, 4. a clearer understanding of their own values and the views, goals, and roles of public leaders and other political and governmental actors.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,,,,,"Heartland Democracy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Heartland Democracy will partner with Commonbond’s Skyline Tower’s Teen Program to engage a cohort of teenagers who are primarily Somali- and Ethiopian-American in the Empowering U program—discovering their own motivation to engage in civic affairs, along with the tools to do so.",,,2013-01-11,2013-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tom,Vellenga,"Heartland Democracy","2091 Lincoln Ave","St. Paul",MN,55105,,vellenga@heartlanddemocracy.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-u,,,,
10038464,"Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators",2024,215000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibits and implementation of new enhancements.",,,136500,Unknown,215000,,"Kate VanDaele (Chair), Lee Cutler (Vice Chair), Erica Henkel (Treasurer), Roger Reinert, Matt Ostby, Melissa Goodson",,"Duluth Children's Museum",,"The Duluth Children's Museum empowers children and families to explore their sense of place and self, through creative play and interactive learning experiences. The museum features regionally focused, play-based exhibits and programs that draw from local industry and environmental features, setting the DCM apart from other children's museums and local attractions. We are seeking support to amplify our impact and continue providing new educational and cultural resources to a community that often lacks access to these resources. Additionally, the Duluth Children's Museum is a proud member of the Greater MN Children's Museum Coalition, which collectively serves approximately 584,000 visitors annually. The coalition's regional reach is over 2.9 million Minnesotans, and together, we serve the entire geography of the state. The DCM Legacy grant request includes the following projects: Exhibit Creation and Enhancements: New exhibit components will be created for our STEM learning area and Adventure Climber within the Museum, featuring hands-on displays, immersive experiences, and educational content. Funds will support design, construction, and regular updates to maintain freshness, engagement, and accessibility. STEM area enhancements will include a new exhibit experience related to gears, pulleys, & levers, with funding used to purchase and install equipment and signage. A similar experience will be incorporated into Little Explorers, a toddler area, to expose the DCM's youngest learners to these concepts. An augmentation to the DCM's existing airplane exhibit is underway with the incorporation of a STEM exhibit component ""Forces of Flight."" This addition includes informative signage and interactive exhibits dedicated to illustrating the principles of forces in aviation. The museum aims to enrich its daily programming, field trip offerings, and outreach initiatives through the bolstered Forces of Flight curriculum. These enhancements are designed with the overarching goal of fostering curiosity in the local aviation economy and sparking enthusiasm for continued career exploration in the field of aviation. Additionally, the DCM will create portable Maker Space carts featuring a variety of STEM materials, such as Snap Circuit kits, K'nex, hand tools, and more to inspire DCM learners to dream, design and build a variety of engineering projects. Maker Space carts will upgrade programming experiences for older children and provide additional learning opportunities for workshops and camps. The current Adventure Climber is set to undergo experiential enhancements focused on STEM and literacy. The niches of the Climber will be enriched with hands-on puzzles and fundamental literacy activities, including letters, symbols, and sight words relevant to the overall experience. Additionally, it will incorporate reflection questions to stimulate imaginative thinking. Moreover, the Climber will integrate STEM elements. In the vicinity of the slide areas, displays and signage will highlight the principles of gravity and basic physics tailored for children. Exhibits related to muscle function and how muscles contribute to climbing and exploring the Climber will be featured. Multilingual signage in English, Ojibwe, and Spanish, alongside Braille, will enhance accessibility. Funds will be used for design, production, and installation, collaborating for accurate translations and cultural appropriateness with community partners including potential partners Fond Du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and local Spanish & Ojibwe language immersion classes through the Duluth Public Schools. Children's Museum Educator Program: The DCM's Children's Museum Educator Program plays a pivotal role in directly engaging with children and families. Educators design and facilitate age-appropriate educational programs, creating dynamic learning environments that encourages exploration and critical thinking. These educators also conduct outreach initiatives, ensuring that the DCM serves the broader community and reaches children and families where they are. Legacy funds will be used to develop hands-on educational programs, workshops, and interactive activities; collaborate with schools and community organizations, assess and improve offerings; and to provide outreach to our community. Exhibits and Education Director: The introduction of a full-time Exhibits & Education Director is crucial for streamlining operations, ensuring cohesive experiences for all visitors. This director will be responsible for developing & overseeing the construction of new exhibits & experiences, managing Museum Educators, directing daily programs, and spearheading outreach efforts. This position consolidates efforts to enhance the educational experiences of current & future museum exhibits, broadening accessibility, and promoting inclusivity for all. The Duluth Children's Museum stands as a beacon of learning in NE MN, serving a diverse audience with unique exhibits and programs. Our combined projects aim to elevate educational and cultural experiences, promote inclusivity, and celebrate diversity. Legacy funding will contribute to our mission of providing playful learning experiences, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, can benefit from rich, varied, and supportive experiences that contribute to their overall well-being and development. ",,,2024-02-26,2025-08-31,,Ongoing,,,Drew," Jensen",,,,,," (218) 733-7543",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Lake, Pine, Pine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-tomorrows-innovators-1,,,,
10038427,"Empowered Stories of Success: African American Narratives from Minnesota's Labor History",2024,163418,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of the project will be evaluated by two various groups of participants: the youth directing the archive, and the community members being interviewed. Evaluation for the youth will be collected via qualitative and quantitative surveys, staff observation, and informal interviews and feedback from the youth involved. These evaluations will be documented and stored for Urban Village staff reflection and adaptation moving forward. Secondly, evaluation will also be collected from our interviewees, namely through observation and informal feedback from Knyaw staff at The Urban Village, as we desire to be culturally competent and recognize that formal surveys may not be the most effective form of data collection from elders in the community. The Urban Village will then keep a record of evaluations from all participants, noting successes and areas of growth.",,,,Unknown,163418,,"Kaziah Josiah (Chair), Eh Tah Khu (Vice Chair), Carly Miller (Secretary), Michael Friendlund (Treasurer), Sunshine Poe, Julia Marksue, Luke Buttenhoff, Tessa Buttenhoff",,"Twin Cities R!SE",,"This dynamic initiative aims to honor the rich cultural heritage of Minnesota, drawing inspiration from the African American-led labor struggles that have shaped the state and linking history to the stories of today's fight for economic empowerment. With a 30-year legacy rooted in workforce development and personal empowerment, TCR embarks on this collaborative endeavor to artistically amplify the voices of our African American alumni to empower community and preserve the connection between historical context and these current cultural stories of success. This project is rooted in Minnesota's historical context, pivotal moments such as the establishment of the Saint Paul chapter of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in the 1920s. This groundbreaking African American labor union marked a significant stride toward empowerment and representation for Black workers, setting the stage for future activism. The project comprises two main components: Legacy Gallery - The creation of the physical and online Legacy Gallery (composed of videos, photography, oral history recordings, paintings, and other media) will enable us to artistically capture and share the legacy of African American labor struggles and the stories of success of TCR alumni. Access to the physical Legacy Gallery will be open to the community, inspiring those who visit our offices in North Minneapolis for programming, resources, or the many promoted, public open house events that happen in our location throughout the year, such as our Gift of Community holiday celebration. The virtual Legacy Gallery will allow us to extend the reach of this project to the broader community. We will produce a visually engaging and user-friendly online site that contains the artistic expression of our history project. This online gallery will be available to the public 24/7 and will be easy to share during intentional events with our many employer, academic, and community partners in Minnesota. Story Circles - We will facilitate Story Circle events with key community partners to extend the project's reach and showcase the results of the gallery. TCR alumni will share the stories collected during the research phase (the stories that build the Legacy Gallery), moderate lively discussions, and incorporate the audience's feedback into the project. These Story Circles will inspire current and future participants of our work, elevate the broader community's understanding of the cultural richness and contributions of African Americans in Minnesota's labor movement, and actively engage community members to refine the artistic and cultural outcomes of this project. This project pays homage to the challenges faced by African American workers in the past, such as during the civil rights era with Minnesota positioned as a battleground for workplace equality, with echoes resonating into the 21st century through tragic events like the murder of George Floyd. This Empowered Stories of Success project will add artistic and cultural elements to TCR's approach in helping individuals make their journey towards personal empowerment and financial independence, with ripple effects for families and communities. Simultaneously, this project will provide a space for the broader community to experience the rich and diverse cultural heritage of Minnesota. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Emma," Corrie",,,,,," (612) 334-1277",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Freeborn, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowered-stories-success-african-american-narratives-minnesotas-labor-history-1,,,,
10038475,"Empowering Community Voices and Expanding Community Conversations and Cultural Narratives",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"At least 75% of participants who complete the language instruction program will demonstrate measurable improvements in their English language skills, as assessed by pre- and post-program evaluations. We aim to enroll a minimum of 100 individuals in our language classes within the first year, with an attendance rate of at least 80% for enrolled participants. At least 50% of participants will report increased confidence in engaging with the community, including attending local events or participating in community discussions, as measured by surveys administered at program completion. We anticipate providing direct support services to at least 40 individuals from challenging home environments, with 70% reporting improved emotional well-being or stabilization in their personal lives. 90% of participants will express feeling safe and support in the learning environment, as measured by feedback surveys conducted throughout the program. At least 80% of participants will demonstrate an increase in knowledge and appreciation of Hmong culture, as measured by assessments before and after cultural education sessions.",,,368131,Unknown,93300,1200,"Meagan Pick Vice (President), Ashley Aram (Vice President), Kyle Marek-Spartz (Treasurer), Phasoua Vang (Secretary), Abdi Mohamed, Aquila Collins, Angie Lynch, Nancy Vue, Rachelle Strasburg, Roger Barr, Sarah Reichling",,"St Paul Neighborhood Network/SPNN",,"Through SPNN's Media Education team we will share resources with the community so they can tell their own stories. SPNN has a youth program for youth ages 11-19. Through this program, youth can engage in our cohort programs, our drop-in space, or via our workshops. We have a cohort program that runs 2-3 days a week during the school year and 3-4 days a week during the summer. This program has youth who are paid through St. Paul's Right Track program who learn media skills including; photography, audio storytelling, and video skills. We hold a drop-in space one day a week where youth can come to learn how to use media tools and work on a project of their choice. In our adult programs we have two cohort documentary programs, one for beginners and one for emerging. The beginner program meets weekly for 16 weeks and folks learn storytelling, cameras, and editing. They have a five minute piece at the end of the program that is shared at a community screening. In our emerging artist program, participants meet every other week for 7 months to learn marketing, budgeting, advanced cinematography skills, and give and get feedback from their peers and teaching artists. We also have a media center that anyone can enter, learn media skills, gain access to our cameras, editing suites, and studio and create noncommercial content to share back to the community. Our media center is open 20 hours a week. We have sliding scale memberships to ensure everyone, regardless of income, is able to participate. We hold classes on the basics of cameras, how to use our four-camera studio, our podcast booth and using the Adobe products. We have HD, 4K, and DSLR style cameras that folks can use without charge. We have two edit suites that have the full complement of Adobe products and we have a multi-camera studio with control room. Members are able to use these spaces to create their content without charge as long as it is noncommercial content. Our production team partners with community groups like the League of Women Voters, Disability Viewpoints, and Saint Paul Public Libraries. With Disability Viewpoints, we collaborate on a monthly show. Producer and host Mark Hughes schedules and interviews guests. Staff and contractors shoot, edit, and distribute the show. While Mark contributes toward the cost of contractors, it does not cover staff time. We partner with the League of Women Voters on election related forums. This year we will host around six forums, mostly at SPNN but one or two at a community venue. These productions have a live studio audience and go live on our channels and our social media. We also host them on YouTube and replay them several times on our channels until election day. Additionally we will work with other community groups like the Saint Paul Public Library Saint Anthony branch to film monthly speakers and taping events at the Rondo Plaza and provide archival footage for RCODE. ",,,2024-07-01,2025-06-30,,Ongoing,,,Bonnie," Schumacher",,,,,," (651) 298-8904",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-community-voices-and-expanding-community-conversations-and-cultural-1,,,,
10034067,"Empowered Stories of Success: African American Narratives from Minnesota's Labor History",2024,163418,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project's impact will be evaluated through quantifiable measures that align with our goals. We aim to collect a minimum of 10 stories over the grant period (March 2024-May 2025), through interviews and storytelling sessions with successful African American TCR alumni. This will result in the creation of at least 7 high quality videos and 50 photos (5 photos per alumnus interviewed) that contribute to a robust starting collection for our physical and virtual Legacy Gallery.",,,,,,,"Donzel Leggett (Chair), Morris Goodwin, Jr (Vice Chair), Wayne Gray (Co-Vice Chair), Nathan Uhl (Treasurer), John (Chip) Howard (Secretary), Eric Black, Emma Corrie, Sara Knapp, Andrew Lanik, April D. Lucas, Kate Menendez, Katie McClarty, Liz Page Merry, Emily Reitan, Gary Weinstein, Robert Hunter",,"Twin Cities R!SE",,"This dynamic initiative aims to honor the rich cultural heritage of Minnesota, drawing inspiration from the African American-led labor struggles that have shaped the state and linking history to the stories of today's fight for economic empowerment. The project comprises two main components: 1) Legacy Gallery The creation of the physical and online Legacy Gallery (composed of videos, photography, oral history recordings, paintings, and other media) will enable us to artistically capture and share the legacy of African American labor struggles and the stories of success of TCR alumni. 2) Story Circles - We will facilitate Story Circle events with key community partners to extend the project's reach and showcase the results of the gallery. TCR alumni will share the stories collected during the research phase (the stories that build the Legacy Gallery), moderate lively discussions, and incorporate the audience's feedback into the project.",,,2024-05-24,2025-08-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Val,Brandywine,,,,,,,"vbrandywine@twincitiesrise.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowered-stories-success-african-american-narratives-minnesotas-labor-history,,,,
10034145,"Empowering Community Voices and Expanding Community Conversations and Cultural Narratives",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Increased proficiency in media tools and techniques; Enhanced job readiness and employability; Greater confidence in professional settings. Richer representation of community experiences and cultures; Increased engagement and connection within the community. Improved public knowledge of local issues and resources; Greater community involvement and advocacy; Enhanced dialogue and problem-solving around community challenges.",,,324655,"City of St. Paul contract, grants from private and federal foundations, earned revenue from memberships, classes, and productions",,,"Meagan Pick Vice (President), Ashley Aram (Vice President), Kyle Marek-Spartz (Treasurer), Phasoua Vang (Secretary), Abdi Mohamed, Aquila Collins, Angie Lynch, Nancy Vue, Rachelle Strasburg, Roger Barr, Sarah Reichling",,"Saint Paul Neighborhood Network/SPNN",,"The Media Education team we will share resources with the community so they can tell their own stories through youth and adult programs. These programs focus on photography, audio and visual storytelling, and advanced cinematography skills.",,,2024-07-01,2025-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bonnie,Schumacher,,,,,,"(651) 298-8904",schumacher@spnn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-community-voices-and-expanding-community-conversations-and-cultural-narratives,,,,
10034016,"Empowering Tomorrow's Innovators",2024,215000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibits and implementation of new enhancements.",,,136500,"Earned revenue, donations, other grants",,,"Kate VanDaele (Chair), Lee Cutler (Vice Chair), Erica Henkel (Treasurer), Roger Reinert, Matt Ostby, Melissa Goodson",,"Duluth Children's Museum",,"This project includes several exhibit creations and enhancements; multilingual signage in English, Ojibwe, Spanish, and Braille, and support to the Children's Museum Educator program.",,,2024-02-26,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Drew,Jensen,,,,,,"(218) 733-7546","djensen@duluthchildrensmuseum.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Lake, Pine, Pine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/empowering-tomorrows-innovators,,,,
10031022,EnCircle,2023,19900,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","A measurable outcome is the completion of all 10 pieces of artwork and a full exhibition. Another measurable outcome is the attendance of at least 50+ people in the workshops we put together including the workshop geared towards the youth. These are the goals I have set and hope to achieve and surpass if granted funding.","Proposed measurable outcome: ""A measurable outcome is the completion of all 10 pieces of artwork and a full exhibition. Another measurable outcome is the attendance of at least 50+ people in the workshops we put together including the workshop geared towards the youth. These are the goals I have set and hope to achieve and surpass if granted funding."" Firstly, I have been in the process of creating and completing the collection of 10 pieces of work that will make up the exhibition and the first measurable outcome. Secondly, I am working on securing the exhibition space and am in communication with a few galleries. I am hoping to confirm soon the date and place of the exhibition. Lastly, I have also been working on developing the best tool for data gathering for the exhibition and workshops. I am working on several options and will be finalizing the best course of action. ; Proposed measurable outcome: ""A measurable outcome is the completion of all 10 pieces of artwork and a full exhibition. Another measurable outcome is the attendance of at least 50+ people in the workshops we put together including the workshop geared towards the youth. These are the goals I have set and hope to achieve and surpass if granted funding."" With regards to measurable outcomes, I was able to achieve the first proposed outcome by completing a new body of work (10 new paintings). Secondly, I was able to hold a workshop with a total attendance of 22 students (18 youth and 4 adults). I had hoped to reach an attendance of 50+ participants at the workshop. However, despite not reaching this goal I was very happy that the workshop of students that did participate were engaged and involved fully around the discussion and creation of their own artwork. Although I had overseen projects within the central neighborhood community, Encircle was one of the biggest I had done so far. I am very happy with the project attendance and the work I was able to produce thanks to the Minnesota Humanities grant. With regards to changes since the interim report, there is one change that did occur. The gallery that I was in talks with was unable to host my exhibition. Despite this minor set-back I was able to secure a space and I've finalized the agreement to exhibit the collection in August 2023.",,,N/A,19900,,N/A,,"Farhia Omar",Individual,"Farhia Omar will create a collection of 10 pieces of artwork exploring trauma and she will hold three workshops in the exhibition space; two for adult audiences and one for youth 18 years and younger on the role of art in healing and storytelling. In the student workshops, she will be facilitating the creation of art as a tool to overcome trauma.",,,2023-03-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/encircle,,,,
10034047,"Enhance, Revive, Revitalize Anishnaabe Art and Culture",2024,70371,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Cultural Preservation and Revitalization: Success will be defined by our ability to preserve and revitalize Anishinaabe cultural traditions and knowledge through the workshops; Engagement and Participation: Success will involve high levels of engagement and participation from the target audience, including students, adults, and artists; Knowledge Transfer: Success will be measured by the extent to which participants gain a deeper understanding of Anishinaabe culture and traditions; Community Feedback: Success will also be defined by the positive feedback and endorsements received from the participants and stakeholders.",,,,Unknown,67371,3000,"Susie Ballot (Chair), Steve Larsen (Treasurer), Teresa Rojas, Vince Olson, Carlene Hisgun",0.45,"White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP)",,"We are pleased to present our project, which aims to celebrate and preserve Anishinaabe Art & Culture through a series of meaningful workshops. Our proposal seeks funding to administer 12 workshops, each designed to engage 10-12 participants, providing them with valuable cultural experiences and knowledge. The impact of these workshops extends to our intended audience and the broader community of Minnesota. The specific activities that will be completed with the requested funding include: Anishinaabe Hand Drum Making with Young Men: This workshop will empower young men to create traditional hand drums, promoting cultural craftsmanship and skills. Anishinaabe Natural Medicines: Participants will learn about the healing properties of native plants and their significance in Anishinaabe culture. Anishinaabe Medicine Bags: This workshop will teach the art of crafting medicine bags, which are essential tools for healing and spirituality in Anishinaabe tradition. Moccasin Making: Participants will create a one-of-a-kind pair of moccasins to wear at pow-wow or as a daily shoe. Bandolier Bag Making: Participants will engage in creating intricate bandolier bags, an important aspect of traditional Anishinaabe regalia. Dreamcatcher Workshop: This workshop will explore the history and meaning behind dreamcatchers, enabling participants to craft their own. Ribbon Skirt Making and Ribbon Shirt Making: These workshops celebrate Anishinaabe clothing traditions, allowing participants to create beautiful garments. Women's Bear Bundle Workshop: Participants will learn about the sacred women's bear bundle and its role in Anishinaabe culture. Beading a Daisy Chain with Youth: Engaging young people in beading projects fosters artistic expression and cultural connection. Powwow Belt Making: Creating powwow belts, which are significant pieces of regalia, is an important cultural endeavor. Men's & Boys Roach Making: This workshop will teach the art of making traditional roaches for men and boys. Jingle Dress Making: Understanding the significance of the jingle dress ceremonies is vital for Anishinaabe culture to thrive. The impact of these workshops on our intended audience, as well as the people living in Minnesota, is profound. By preserving and sharing Anishinaabe Art & Culture, we foster a sense of belonging, pride, and identity among our participants. The knowledge gained from these workshops contributes to cultural preservation and revitalization. Moreover, it creates a bridge of understanding between the Anishinaabe community and the wider Minnesota population, promoting cultural exchange and appreciation. Furthermore, these workshops provide a platform for intergenerational knowledge transfer. Younger generations have the opportunity to learn from elders, ensuring the continuity of cultural traditions. This project not only strengthens the bonds within our Anishinaabe community but also enriches the cultural tapestry of Minnesota, creating a more inclusive and culturally diverse society. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Rousu,,,,,,"(218) 375-2600","rousu20@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Clearwater, Mahnomen",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhance-revive-revitalize-anishnaabe-art-and-culture,,,,
10038470,"Enhancing youth education through outreach to underserved and diverse communities.",2024,150000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"SPARK intends to use the funds to offer free access to the museum and the museum's resources through free field trips for full-service community schools, preK programs, and other schools based on free and reduced lunch and minority status, private community access events, museum-to-go (bringing the museum into community schools and hospitals), and family passes. With these initiatives, SPARK will impact more than 15,000 children and families throughout the grant timeline. Field trips will allow full exploration of the museum, with arts, culture, and cultural diversity woven through the fabric of our museum. The museum-to-go opportunity allows teachers or other civic leaders to choose from several museum kits that mostly align with the classroom or group's needs. For instance, one option focuses on wool, since Southeast Minnesota is rich in agricultural history. In this experience, children can learn about the history of wool, feel wool, understand the properties of wool, see how wool is both dyed and woven, and then work with the textile to create a wool felt coaster that they can be proud of and take home and display. SPARK will also use a portion of the dollars to build an additional arts and cultural museum-to-go based on popular requests from children and teachers.",,,,Unknown,127000,23000,"Ken Brown (Chair), Darcy Elmer (Chair Elect), Melissa Brinkman (Secretary), Andrew Forliti (Treasurer), Soledad Andrade, Angie Bowman-Malloy, Deneene Graham, Shelley Henry, Jenny Hosfeld, Zoey Jantsan, Laura Kropp, Becky Montpetit, Shruthi Naik, Carla Nelson, Sean Ryan, Erica Schumacher, Claudia Tabini, Chris Wendland",,"The Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc. SPARK",,"SPARK, the Children's Museum of Rochester, Inc., seeks to use the Minnesota Humanities Center (MCH)'s Legacy Funds to serve the goals of youth education and outreach to underserved and diverse communities through field trips, community access events, museum-to-go, and free family passes, all at no cost to families while embedding programming that celebrates the rich and diverse community of Olmsted County. SPARK is a fun and necessary cornerstone in Southeast Minnesota, serving families with multiple spoken languages, families of low socio-economic status, families that may have a parent incarcerated, multi-generational families, as well other families who are historically marginalized. Through survey feedback, research, and discussions with other agencies, SPARK learned and recognized the critical need for access to resources like hands-on exhibits and multifaceted programming through the children's museum at no cost to the visitor, due to the financial hardships that many families are currently experiencing. In Rochester, the third largest city in Minnesota, 42% of children at Rochester Public Schools are participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch program, 9.5% are English Learners, 2.8% identify as Homeless, and 18.3% of children receive Special Education services, according to the Minnesota Report Card, February 2023. SPARK is a critical connector offering children facing challenges and limited resources to a safe place to play, learn, and discover. Through intentional outreach to community partners (more in Community Involvement) and deliberate youth educational programs, led by an education coordinator with an extensive background in early childhood, SPARK aims to ensure all families regardless of financial barriers enjoy expanded access to art, literacy, STEM, cultural connectedness, and health and well-being related programming. Programming at SPARK is often hyper-local with partnerships and activities that highlight and preserve the rich cultures in Rochester and the surrounding region, allowing children to learn about and appreciate their cultural roots as well as their peers. SPARK intends to use the funds to offer free access to the museum and the museum's resources through free field trips for full-service community schools, preK programs, and other schools based on free and reduced lunch and minority status, private community access events, museum-to-go (bringing the museum into the community schools and hospitals), and family passes. With these initiatives, SPARK will impact more than 15,000 children and families throughout the grant timeline. Field trips will allow full exploration of the museum, with arts, culture, and cultural diversity woven through the fabric of our museum. The museum-to-go opportunity allows teachers or other civic leaders to choose from several museum kits that most align with the classroom or group's needs. For instance, one option focuses on wool, since Southeast Minnesota is rich in agricultural history. In this experience, children can learn about the history of wool, feel wool, understand the properties of wool, see how wool is both dyed and woven, and then work with the textile to create a wool felt coaster that they can be proud of and take home and display. SPARK will also use a portion of the dollars to build additional arts and cultural museum-to-gos based on popular requests from children and teachers. By actively promoting arts and culture for children, we are nurturing the talent and skills of a child, fostering creativity and curiosity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusivity. As a children's museum, we are advocates for ALL children. Our work in the areas of literacy, arts, and culture is part of the systemic approach by Rochester and Olmsted County to address the communities' priorities, which are access to care, mental health and well-being, homelessness, and workforce development, to name a few. Strong communities welcome children into civic life and invest wisely in their futures. SPARK is proud to be a partner in this work toward a vibrant and thriving community. Our mission aligns with the goals of the Legacy Arts and Cultural Fund, which seeks to enrich the cultural fabric of Minnesota. ",,,2024-03-11,2025-06-30,,Ongoing,,,Heather," Nessler",,,,,," (507) 218-3100",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-youth-education-through-outreach-underserved-and-diverse-communities-1,,,,
10038369,"Enhancing Grant Writing and Fundraising Capacity for Asian Children's Museum Fundraising Campaign",2024,67000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The fundraising capacity building project anticipates a multifaceted impact, ranging from enhanced skills among Board and staff to deeper community engagement and sustainable financial health. By aligning fundraising efforts with the cultural priorities of AAPI communities, the project aspires to create a positive and lasting impact on both AABRN and our target audience.",,,,Unknown,67000,,"Jin Di Chen (Board Chair), John B Yang (Executive Director), Ange Hwang (Board Treasurer), Poh Lin Khoo (Board Secretary), Stephen J Lu",,"Asian American Business Resilience Network",,"To strategically position ourselves for success, our capacity building project will focus on capacity-building activites tailored for federal grants, avoiding competition with other statewide projects. We envision to effectively raise funds, our project must aim to enhance our capacity by contracting grant writers, providing staff training on grant writing and reporting, obtaining consultation from Fundraising Campaign management, communication, and building fundraising plan. A. Enhancing Grant Writing Skills: -Training and Assisting Staff on Grant Writing and Reporting: to equip staff with the necessary skills for effective grant writing and reporting. This includes workshops that conducted by experienced grant writing professionals. Training modules will cover proposal development, budgeting, and comprehensive reporting. -Hands-On Experience with Federal Grant Writing Emphasis: Consultant will specifically tailored their support to write and address the intricacies of federal grant writing and reporting. Staff members will receive specialized guidance on aligning proposals with federal requirements, understanding application processes, and meeting reporting expectations set by federal agencies. -Federal Compliance Training: Experts will conduct training sessions on federal compliance requirements, ensuring that the Asian American Business Resilience Network adheres to all regulations governing federal grants, and are ready with policies in place to support federal grant process. This proactive approach minimizes the risk of compliance issues during the application and reporting phases. -Continuous Professional Development: The project will facilitate continuous professional development for staff through access to updated resources, webinars, and networking opportunities within the grant writing community. This ensures that staff remain informed about the latest trends and best practices in grant writing and reporting. B. Obtaining Consultation to develop/monitor/communicate the Fundraising Campaign: -Develop the Fundraising Campaign Package to promote the project, and develop communication plan with website/social media presence. -Fundraising Strategies and Planning: The project will invest in the development of comprehensive fundraising strategies to reach our Fundraising Campaign goal. This involves conducting feasibility studies, identifying potential donors, and implementing targeted campaigns. Staff will be trained to employ diverse fundraising methods, including grant writing, individual giving, and corporate partnerships. -Federal Funding Partnership Development: The project will actively seek partnerships with organizations experienced in securing federal funding. This collaborative approach allows for knowledge-sharing, joint proposal development, and leveraging the expertise of partners with a successful track record in federal grants. -Technology Integration: The project will explore and integrate the fundraising technology software to streamline the donation process and enhance donor engagement. This includes online platforms, donor management systems, and data analytics tools to optimize fundraising efforts. Our project focuses on building capacity in grant writing, leveraging the expertise of nonprofit management/communication professionals, and strengthening the capabilities for upcoming Fundraising Campaign. Through these tasks, we expect to create a robust foundation for securing the necessary resources to support Asian Children Museum programming and to further support Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in general. ",,,2024-04-12,2025-08-31,,Ongoing,,,Ange," Hwang",,,,,,"(612) 376-7715",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-grant-writing-and-fundraising-capacity-asian-childrens-museum-fundraising-1,,,,
10034120,"Enhancing Grant Writing and Fundraising Capacity for Asian Children's Museum Fundraising Campaign",2024,67000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The fundraising capacity building project anticipates a multifaceted impact, ranging from enhanced skills among Board and staff to deeper community engagement and sustainable financial health. By aligning fundraising efforts with the cultural priorities of AAPI communities, the project aspires to create a positive and lasting impact on both AABRN and our target audience.",,,,,,,"Jin Di Chen (Board Chair), John B Yang (Executive Director), Ange Hwang (Board Treasurer), Poh Lin Khoo (Board Secretary), Stephen J Lu",,"Asian American Business Resilience Network",,"The Asian American Business Resilience Network will enhance capacity building grant writing skills tailored for federal grants to effectively raise funding. This project has these key objectives: 1) train and assist staff on grant writing and reporting with emphasis on federal grant writing; 2) hire experts to conduct federal compliance training; 3) obtain consultation to develop, monitor, and communicate fundraising campaign including fundraising strategies and planning; 4) seek partnerships with organizations experienced in securing federal funding; 5) technology integration.",,,2024-04-12,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Yang,,,,,,"(612) 376-7715","aabrn@amamedia.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-grant-writing-and-fundraising-capacity-asian-childrens-museum-fundraising,,,,
10034011,"Enhancing youth education through outreach to underserved and diverse communities.",2024,150000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"SPARK intends to use the funds to offer free access to the museum and the museum's resources through free field trips for full-service community schools, preK programs, and other schools based on free and reduced lunch and minority status, private community access events, museum-to-go (bringing the museum into community schools and hospitals), and family passes. With these initiatives, SPARK will impact more than 15,000 children and families throughout the grant timeline. Field trips will allow full exploration of the museum, with arts, culture, and cultural diversity woven through the fabric of our museum. The museum-to-go opportunity allows teachers or other civic leaders to choose from several museum kits that mostly align with the classroom or group's needs. For instance, one option focuses on wool, since Southeast Minnesota is rich in agricultural history. In this experience, children can learn about the history of wool, feel wool, understand the properties of wool, see how wool is both dyed and woven, and then work with the textile to create a wool felt coaster that they can be proud of and take home and display. SPARK will also use a portion of the dollars to build an additional arts and cultural museum-to-go based on popular requests from children and teachers.",,,,,,,"Ken Brown (Chair), Darcy Elmer (Chair Elect), Melissa Brinkman (Secretary), Andrew Forliti (Treasurer), Soledad Andrade, Angie Bowman-Malloy, Deneene Graham, Shelley Henry, Jenny Hosfeld, Zoey Jantsan, Laura Kropp, Becky Montpetit, Shruthi Naik, Carla Nelson, Sean Ryan, Erica Schumacher, Claudia Tabini, Chris Wendland",,SPARK,,"This project through field trips, community access events, museum-to-go, and free family passes, support programming that celebrates the rich and diverse community of Olmsted County.",,,2024-03-11,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Heather,Nessler,,,,,,"(507) 218-3102",hnessler@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/enhancing-youth-education-through-outreach-underserved-and-diverse-communities,,,,
10034114,"Establishing a Micro-Press to Publish Incarcerated Writers",2024,113120,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project will be successful if it: Generates feelings of empowerment and agency among incarcerated artists, including editors and authors. Provides a meaningful professional development opportunity for the editors, including new publishing experience, networking, and skill-building. Strengthens the relationship between the editors and MPWW. Cultivates meaningful partnerships with other literary and publishing organizations, including artists/designers, external editors, publicists, distributors, booksellers, and literary organizations. Artistically validates published writers and connects them more closely to the broader literary community. Preserves and celebrates the cultural heritage of incarcerated Minnesotans. Enriches the broad literary landscape by exposing large new audiences to the unique and powerful work of two incarcerated writers. Challenges preconceived notions about the criminal justice system and perceptions of the incarcerated community by exposing new communities to diverse and vital new voices.",,,19000,"Book sales, Radical Reversal Contribution",111000,2120,"Michael Kleber-Diggs (President), Bethany Whitehead (Vice President), Chris Fischbach (Treasurer), Charlene Charles, V.V. Ganeshananthan, MA, MFA, Kevin Reese, Amirah Ellison, Paul Van Dyke",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop",,"Since 2011, Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop has delivered high-quality creative writing programming to over 4,000 individuals incarcerated in Minnesota prisons. As they have professionalized, many of the writers we've worked with have expressed that they feel isolated from the literary community and discourse, although their work is as powerful, original, and finely-crafted as the published authors they read and admire. To address this incarceration of voices, with support from the Minnesota Humanities Center and elsewhere, MPWW partnered with Coffee House Press to create American Precariat: Parables of Exclusion, the first anthology edited entirely by incarcerated writers, which was published in November, 2023. The book has provided incarcerated artists with unprecedented agency in shaping the literary landscape. American Precariat has already received significant public exposure and praise, including rave reviews in Publisher's Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, and The Washington Post. Five of the editors have published companion essays and interviews in high-profile publications. Following the highly successful model of American Precariat, we now propose to create a new, ongoing program: a micro press that would publish the work of incarcerated and formerly-incarcerated writers. The press's editorial process - including editing, design, and production - will be directed by an Editorial Board of 12 experienced incarcerated writers with the support and consultation of MPWW staff. While we learned valuable lessons from our partnership with Coffee House Press, all parties acknowledge that much of the success of American Precariat has been due to MPWW's existing expertise and industry connections, making a partnership with an existing press - with its own editorial vision, timeline, and obligations to other writers and stakeholders - redundant and inefficient. We believe that by establishing a press as a program of MPWW, which would publish a small number of manuscripts per year, we can more effectively reduce barriers faced by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated writers, connect those writers with broad new audiences, and reshape the literary landscape in profound and impactful ways. We would still work collaboratively with many partners, including contract editors, designers, publicists, and booksellers, but would centralize management and decision-making with the Editorial Board. During the project period, the press would publish two, pre-selected manuscripts, allowing us time to set up the necessary organizational infrastructure, build partnerships, and streamline the editorial and production processes. The press would also provide published writers with legitimacy and access to professional opportunities. We've seen this play out with writers like MPWW alumna Louise K. Waakaa'igan, who has received frequent invitations since her chapbook, This Is Where, was published through an MPWW partnership with Willow Books in 2020. Importantly, the books published by the micro-press would receive the same level and quality of design, production, and publicity as books published by major national publishers. A fundamental part of its mission would be to humanize incarcerated writers and, by extension, the broader incarcerated community. The press would allow audiences to see these writers first not as criminals but as innovative, gifted artists with a valuable perspective to add to the discourse. ",,,2024-05-15,2026-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Alberti,,,,,,"(651) 285-0990","mike@mnprisonwriting.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/establishing-micro-press-publish-incarcerated-writers,,,,
10034108,"Ethnic Studies Initiative",2024,172004,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of the Ethnic Studies Initiative will be defined by the creation of a permanent and self-sustaining infrastructure of resources to aid and increase readiness among new and existing educators providing ethnic studies education in Minnesota K-12 schools. This evaluation will be led by Dr. Alyssa Parr at the UMN Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement and carried out in partnership with the UMN University Survey and Assessment Partners and partners of the RIDGS Ethnic Studies Initiative (e.g., the Ethnic Studies Coalition and Saint Paul Public Schools). Members of the evaluation team will meet regularly with educators, school district representatives, students, and parents in order to ensure there is always alignment across the goals of the Initiative and the constituencies it is dedicated to serving.",,,,"MRAC, McKnight Foundation, Kresge",117904,54100,"Karen Ho, Elizabeth Sumida Huaman, Vicente Diaz, Richard Lee, Amelia Montes, Angela Carter, Aren Aizura",,"Regents of the University of Minnesota",,"The Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender, and Sexuality (RIDGS) Studies' Ethnic Studies Initiative is a multi-pronged, intrinsically collaborative project aimed at building the infrastructure for K-12 schools and communities in Minnesota to receive high-quality, culturally responsive Ethnic Studies instruction. The passage of the Ethnic Studies for All Bill will require that all MN high schools offer Ethnic Studies instruction starting in the 2026-27 school year and that all K-8 schools have access to Ethnic Studies instruction starting in 2027-28. Assisting schools in preparing effective coursework to meet this requirement is a core priority of RIDGS and its key community partners: the Ethnic Studies Coalition and Saint Paul Public Schools. We have identified several needs that must be addressed to offer Ethnic Studies, including: access to engaging and relevant curricular materials for all grade levels, professional development for Ethnic Studies educators and staff, deepening of school-community connections, having licensure pathways to support pre- and in-service educators seeking Ethnic Studies licenses, and strengthening collaboration among all practitioners in order to ensure the free flow of ideas and methods. The Initiative has developed a robust plan of activities to directly address these issues, including: -Developing an extensive database of curricular materials in collaboration with educators, RIDGS faculty members, and the Minnesota Department of Education; -Hosting professional development opportunities for K-12 educators and staff including both large communal workshops and individualized instructional coaching; -Hosting events and externships to bring K-12 educators and staff and community organizations together to exchange ideas about how community knowledge can be brought into the classroom; -Creating spaces to empower students to gather data and design ideas for ethnic studies coursework; -Support licensure workshops made up of faculty, K-12 educators, and community members to serve in an advisory capacity to the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) to collaboratively design Ethnic Studies licensure pathways; -Organize and host a regional conference in the spring of 2025 to bring together Ethnic Studies practitioners from throughout the Midwest in order to foster the open exchange of ideas and to create new relationships; -Conduct an evaluation of Saint Paul Public Schools' Critical Ethnic Studies course in collaboration with the University of Minnesota's Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI) to gather data on the impacts of the course on students throughout their academic careers. This data will assist SPPS in developing their CES course to maximize its impact on students and also provide a model for other schools in early stages of course development. The Ethnic Studies Initiative team has a long history of collaborative work and is focused on providing school districts with the support they need amid a lively period of course development throughout Minnesota. The intended impact of this strategy is to build a resilient infrastructure of expertise, resources, relationships, and pathways for new perspectives to allow K-12 schools to feel confident in their efforts to fulfill the forthcoming Ethnic Studies requirements and to give students and community members a powerful and institutionalized voice informing the process. ",,,2024-05-17,2026-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Keith,Mayes,,,,,,"(612) 624-5202","mayes@umn.edu ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ethnic-studies-initiative,,,,
10031123,"Expanding Arts, Culture, and Heritage Learning through New Exhibit and Program Experiences",2023,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","As a result of this project: CMSM WILL EXPERIENCE INCREASED CAPACITY to serve as a valuable resource to promote MN Arts, Culture, and Heritage learning through: * The addition of dynamic new exhibits and exhibit experiences. * The implementation of new hands-on learning opportunities through programming tied to new exhibit experiences. * Inviting the input of educators from across our region to develop new group visit/learning experiences that are aligned with students' ACH learning needs, interests, and goals as well as reflect the capacity/preferences of early learning centers and schools as they emerge from the pandemic. In addition, MORE MINNESOTANS OF DIVERSE GEOGRAPHIES, AGES, ABILITIES, AND INCOMES WILL BENEFIT: * New and enhanced exhibit and programming experiences will attract diverse audiences from across Minnesota to participate in ACH learning opportunities at the Museum at pre-pandemic levels. * New group visit/learning experiences will engage and enrich early learning through third grade audiences at pre-pandemic levels. * 90% of visitors engaged in evaluation processes associated with new exhibit and programming experiences will indicate positive learning outcomes and satisfaction related to their ACH learning experiences.",,,48250,"The CMSM seeks funding from other grantors, exhibit sponsors and general support from donors in order to cover the full costs of the exhibits.; The CMSM received grants from the following organizations to support access programs, STEAM, general operations, early childhood education initiatives. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development $15,000 Olseth Family Foundation $10,000 Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation $7,250 U.S. Bank Foundation $7,500 Walmart Foundation $3,500 Xcel Energy Foundation $5,000 ",115732,,"Dr. Heather Carlson, Mankato Clinic, D.O. OB-Gyn Mat Greiner, Twin Rivers Council for the Arts, Executive Director Rick Halbur, Gislason & Hunter LLP, Partner Ann Hendricks, Retired, ISD #77 School Board, Retired, Board Officer Mohamed Ibrahim, WellShare International, Lead Internal Consultant Linda Leiding, Harry Meyering Center, Executive Director Trevor Park United Prairie Bank, Assistant Vice President Sarah Richards, Jones Metal Inc. , President & CEO Sue Schwickert, Retired, Technology Director Paul Shneider Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A., Shareholder Parker Skophammer, City of Mankato, Director of Administrative Services Jerhod Smithback, Nidec/Kato Engineering, Vice President DQ Spencer, Ph.D, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Professor, College of Business Tara Torseth, Abdo, CPA, MBT, Partner Chastity Valvick, Compeer Financial, Communications Consultant Shane Van Engen, Frandsen Bank, Vice President Heather VonBank, PhD., Minnesota State University, Mankato, Chair, Department of Family and Consumer Science Gwen Westerman, PhD., Minnesota State University, Mankato, Professor, College of Arts & Humanities Christi Wilking, Mayo Clinic Health System, Community Relations Officer; Heather Carlson, D.O. Rick Halbur Katie Heintz Mohamed Ibrahim Linda Leiding Mollie Meyer Trevor Park Sheri Sander-Silva Sue Schwickert Paul Shneider Parker Skophammer Jerhod Smithback DQ Spencer, Ph.D Tara Torseth Chastity Valvick Shane Van Engen Heather Von Bank, PhD. Gwen Westerman, PhD. Christi Wilking; Dr. Heather Carlson, Mankato Clinic, D.O. OB-Gyn Rick Halbur, Gislason & Hunter LLP, Partner Ann Hendricks, Retired, ISD #77 School Board, Retired, Board Officer Mohamed Ibrahim, WellShare International, Lead Internal Consultant Linda Leiding, Harry Meyering Center, Executive Director Trevor Park United Prairie Bank, Assistant Vice President Sarah Richards, Jones Metal Inc., President & CEO Sue Schwickert, Retired, Technology Director Paul Shneider Fafinski Mark & Johnson, P.A., Shareholder Parker Skophammer, City of Mankato, Director of Administrative Services Jerhod Smithback, Nidec/Kato Engineering, Vice President DQ Spencer, Ph.D, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Professor, College of Business Tara Torseth, Abdo, CPA, MBT, Partner Chastity Valvick, Compeer Financial, Communications Consultant Shane Van Engen, Frandsen Bank, Vice President Heather VonBank, PhD., Minnesota State University, Mankato, Chair, Department of Family and Consumer Science Gwen Westerman, PhD., Minnesota State University, Mankato, Professor, College of Arts & Humanities Christi Wilking, Mayo Clinic Health System, Community Relations Officer",,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will build upon a strong foundation of Minnesota Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) learning experiences made possible at CMSM with previous Minnesota Legacy funding support to: * Establish new exhibits designed to enhance ACH learning at the Museum. * Expand existing exhibits with new additions designed to broaden ACH learning. * Develop and implement new ACH programming designed to deepen new exhibit experiences. * Reconnect with early learning through third grade educators and students from across southern Minnesota as classrooms emerge from the pandemic in order to invite their input around the development and implementation of new group visit/learning programming that has been designed to address post-pandemic ACH learning needs, interests, and goals. ",,,2022-01-03,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Susan,Larsen,,,,,," 507-386-0279"," sue.larsen@cmsouthernmn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-arts-culture-and-heritage-learning-through-new-exhibit-and-program-experiences,,,,
10038480,"Expanding Access to Urban Debate",2025,170100,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Program participants will experience an positive increase in statements relating to growth mindset, resilience, accepting feedback, goal-setting, and pro-social behavior which will be assessed via surveys.",,,,Unknown,170100,,"June Hoidal (Chair), Meg Luger-Nikolai (Past Chair), Vanya Hogen (Vice Chair), Denise Royal, Darren Tobolt, Jessica Khan, Kate Baxter-Kauf, Barb Schmitt, David Prestwood, Nevada Littlewolf, Alex Thiele, Gwen Walz, Adam Garen, Brian Kennett, Wally Osman, Anthony Williams, Christine Tucci Osorio, Victor Oogungbamigbe, Charles Bradley, Surya Saxena, Carl Cronin, Jill Skogheim, Justin Krypel, Elisia Cohen",,"Augsburg University",,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL), a program of Augsburg University, equips schools with the resources to host successful debate teams. With funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center, we aim to expand our programs, focusing on middle school debate and the Spanish Debate League. Debate challenges students to envision policies addressing contemporary issues. They research, write, and argue cases on the affirmative (pro) and negative (con) sides, tackling topics from international to local scales. In the process, students master argumentation skills- claim, data, and reasoning-and debate techniques like constructives, refutation, and rebuttals. They also gain a deep understanding of systems like the US government and economic policy. The Spanish Debate League adds the dimension of advanced Spanish vocabulary and cultural engagement. Program Expansion MNUDL will introduce debate programs in ten new schools, with 1-2 schools joining the Spanish Debate League and 8-9 middle schools, for a total of 10 schools. -Curriculum Development: Our program staff, collaborating with coaches and alumni, develop coaching curricula and evidence packets tailored to students' varying reading levels. . -Coach Recruitment & Training: MNUDL will recruit teacher-coaches (school staff) and community coaches (often debate alumni). These coaches undergo training that covers mandatory reporting, debate fundamentals, and social-emotional learning support. Teacher-coaches lead student recruitment at schools. -Practices and Tournaments: Debaters engage in after-school practices and tournaments, participating in three rounds of competition so they can argue both sides. Students compete in multiple tournaments, culminating in a championship event. -Volunteer Recruitment & Training: Students present their cases to trained volunteer judges who choose a winner and provide feedback. Impact For years, MNUDL has partnered with Minneapolis Public Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools to compare debaters with their peers. These studies, rigorously controlled for race, income, and previous academic outcomes, have demonstrated significant benefits for debaters: -Attendance: In 2022-23, 96% of debaters met attendance standards compared to 30% of their peers. In 2021-22, 97% of debaters met the standard versus 20% of peers. -Academic Achievement: Consistent findings over three years show that debaters have a 12-14% annual increase in MCA reading scores. -Advanced Coursework: 58% of students of color who participate in debate take advanced courses (AP or IB) compared to 39% of their peers. Research from the Chicago Debate program adds that urban debaters exhibit higher social conscience, social competence, and civic commitment than their peers (Anderson & Mezuk, 2012). Our coaching curriculum also fosters Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), helping students develop growth mindsets, set goals, build resilience, engage in pro-social behavior, and effectively use feedback. A survey by Dr. Briana Mezuk from the University of Michigan revealed: -Critical Thinking: 82% of students agreed that Debate has helped improve my critical thinking skills. -Influence Skills: 83% agreed that Debate has helped me build the skills to influence those around me. -Self-Improvement: 63% felt that Debate has helped me believe I can change myself for the better in school.",,,2024-08-01,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Paula," O'Loughlin",,,,,," (612) 330-1024",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-access-urban-debate-1,,,,
10034143,"Expanding Access to Urban Debate",2025,170100,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Program participants will experience an positive increase in statements relating to growth mindset, resilience, accepting feedback, goal-setting, and pro-social behavior which will be assessed via surveys.",,,,,,,"June Hoidal (Chair), Meg Luger-Nikolai (Past Chair), Vanya Hogen (Vice Chair), Denise Royal, Darren Tobolt, Jessica Khan, Kate Baxter-Kauf, Barb Schmitt, David Prestwood, Nevada Littlewolf, Alex Thiele, Gwen Walz, Adam Garen, Brian Kennett, Wally Osman, Anthony Williams, Christine Tucci Osorio, Victor Oogungbamigbe, Charles Bradley, Surya Saxena, Carl Cronin, Jill Skogheim, Justin Krypel, Elisia Cohen",,"Augsburg University",,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League (MNUDL), a program of Augsburg University, will expand their programs with a focus on middle school debate and the Spanish League Debate.",,,2024-08-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,"Cram Helwich",,,,,,"(612) 359-6467",cramhe@augsburg.edu,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expanding-access-urban-debate,,,,
10038361,"Expansion of Theater Mu's arts education residency, Mu Stories, to new Community Partners and participants",2025,30040,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In measurable outcomes, Theater Mu will: - Complete Mu Stories with three new Community Partners and three returning Community Partners - Serve 200 students, up to 250 audiences at invited performances, and 8 classroom teachers - Bring 8 classrooms a cumulative total of 128 contact hours (16 hours/classroom) - Employ 12 professional theater teaching artists - Increase arts awareness, appreciation, and participation in arts education by underserved BIPOC community members in the Twin Cities - Increase classroom teachers' familiarity with arts-based activities they can use to support student engagement and academic success",,,2000,Unknown,27540,2500,"Chad Freeburg, Ruthie Johnson (Chair), Elizabeth Hang, Fran de Leon (Ex-officio), Anh Thu Pham (Ex-officio), Gabrielle Ryan, Nonoko Sato (Treasurer), Rick Shiomi",0.04,"Theater Mu",,"Known for artistic excellence and innovative community engagement, Theater Mu is the Midwest's premiere Asian American theater company. We reach up to 15,000 Minnesotans each year through mainstage productions and arts education programs. In the 2025-26 school year, Mu will bring Mu Stories, our theater residency program for underserved youth, to new students at new Community Partners across the Twin Cities. New partners include Central High School, Karen Organization of Minnesota, and SEWA-AIFW; returning partners include LEAP High School, Camden High School, and South High School. We will serve 8 classrooms, with 16 contact hours and 3 teaching artists per room, across these partners. Mu Stories is free for participants and will be booked at no cost for Community Partners. The program expansion will reach 200 student participants, up to 250 audiences at invited performances, and 8 classroom teachers. It will employ 12 professional teaching artists. Mu Stories curriculum is designed for students to take pride in speaking their stories out loud. Students learn foundational theater skills through ensemble exercises, theater games, and script writing, then build and perform a play based on their own stories. They participate in theater warm ups and exercises as a full classroom. They break into small groups for writing practice and developing their play. Students can choose to perform their play for their classroom peers or an invited audience of family, teachers/community members, and/or peer groups at their school or community organization. Using theater, Mu Stories encourages and challenges youth to use their voice and stand fully in their experience, identity, and history. After recent Mu Stories residencies, classroom teachers shared: Students really came out of their shells and supported each other through the Theater Mu storytelling program. They are more confident and feel that their stories are important to tell and share. I would like to learn more about integrating theater arts into my coursework. ""I'm not so excited about tests and grades, but something like: 'Can someone hear you when you talk to them ' That's a pretty big breakthrough. I'll take that over a test any day."" Mu Stories participants consistently report they feel more confident, feel more comfortable speaking out loud, have learned more about themselves and their classmates, and have learned new ways to show emotions with their faces, bodies, and voices. 2024 students shared: I didn't know I could talk to people... But Theater Mu, it made me talk with the whole class, a whole group... and, you know, give me confidence. When they asked us to write... what we experience or what we like, I started expressing myself. This project meets Legislatively named areas 2, 3, and 4, as: - Mu Stories is a high-quality arts program that gives students access to experienced teaching artists, - Participants pay no fees and are all from communities underserved by traditional arts funding, and - Mu Stories partners with public schools and community organizations (see partners above) to reach students from diverse backgrounds. ",,,2025-09-22,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Anh,"Thu Pham",,,,,,"(651) 789-1012",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/expansion-theater-mus-arts-education-residency-mu-stories-new-community-partners-and,,,,
18454,"Experience Development Project, Phase II",2013,125000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Increased participation of children, families, and community partners in the exhibit development process.2. Increased participation in the exhibit development process by children and families experiencing barriers to participation because of socio economic factors, cultural background, geographic isolation, and ability or special need.3. Increased involvement from community stakeholders.4. Completed fabrication plans5. Increased organizational development and capacity in delivering informal learning experiences that create access to explorations of art, culture, and heritage.6. Increased organizational capacity to effectively evaluate and report impacts.","1. Prototyped many STEAM programs, held outreach meeting to solicit input, made exhibit prototype adjustments, and held exhibit redesign meeting with team. 2. Connected with STEAM partners in the community and held Access Family Days (166 visitors), issued Access Family Punch Cards to 19 families. 3. Staff toured local children's museums and completed professional development that corresponded with individual needs and responsibilities.",,,,76095,48905,"Brian Benshoof, CEO, MRCI Worksource; Laura Bowman, Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Dr. Brenda Flannery, Dean, College of Business, MNSU; Linda Frost, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Kaaren Grabianowski, CEO/Owner, Events & Expos; Mary Jo Hensel, Retired Director, ECFE; Nick Hinz, Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Lyle Jacobson, Former Owner, Katolight; Eric Lennartson, Designer/Marketing, Paulsen Architects; Naomi Mortensen, Donor Relations/Advancement, Gustavus Adolphus College; Jean Peterson, Retired Director, Children’s House, MNSU; Christine Powers, Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; Tom Riley, Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; Beth Serrill, Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; Dr. Katie Smentek, Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Laura Stevens, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Karen Wahlstrom, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Pam Willard, Director, Golden Heart",3.31,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) will complete the innovative community engagement process started with the previous Legacy grant. CMSM will build upon the progress created with the previous Legacy grant by transitioning the team's focus to carrying-out of strategic access strategies that engage a diversity of community members in the exhibit development process, resulting in the completion of fabrication plans for exhibits and environments that are accessible; engaging; and reflect the diverse art, culture, and heritage of southern Minnesota. With this grant, the community engagement project will be expanded to include the development and evaluation of complimentary programatic offerings.","In 2007, the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) conducted an environmental scan of informal early learning opportunities for children in southern Minnesota. It became apparent that our region creates few opportunities for children to engage in self-directed learning experiences in social settings; in particular, opportunities that create access to arts, culture, and heritage. In the previous grant, CMSM began to address this need by engaging diverse segments of the community in prototyping exhibits and environments. As a community initiated museum, CMSM aims to create exhibits and environments that connect to the art, culture, and heritage of the region in ways that allow everyone to participate.",,2012-12-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103 ",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-project-phase-ii,,,,
19211,"Experience Development and Fabrication 1",2014,197000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. Children of southern Minnesota will benefit from, for the first time, easy access to learning opportunities, including interaction with art, culture, and heritage, at an informal learning center in their region.2. All Minnesotans can benefit from a greater understanding of our state-wide identity from explorations with the distinct art, culture, and heritage of southern Minnesota.","1.Conceptual development of 12,000 square feet of museum gallery space and detailed exhibit design drawings were completed. 2.Concept description was fleshed out around placement of Dakota content throughout museum indoor/outdoor gallery spaces. 3.Relationships were developed and a large scope of work was completed with local contractors, subcontractors and trade specialists. 4.Other grant funds were leveraged as a result of this effort, providing for the additional development and future installation of Minnesota artists’ works at the museum’s permanent site.",,2500,"Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Grant",197000,,,2,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Building on the exhibit development community engagement process carried through three successive Legacy grants, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota used the 2013 direct appropriation to prepare for and begin building exhibit components for its permanent facility by combining professional museum expertise with local resources, volunteers, and community involvement.",,,2013-08-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 995-2242",peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-and-fabrication-1,,,,
9525,"Experience Development Project, Segment I",2012,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage. ","1) Increased participation of children, families, and community partners in the exhibit development process.2) Increased participation in the exhibit development process by children and families experiencing barriers to participation because of socio economic factors, cultural background, geographic isolation, and ability or special need.3) Increased involvement from community stakeholders.4) Completed exhibit renderings, models, and construction drawings designed to be accessible regardless of identified participation barriers.5) Increased organizational development and capacity in delivering informal learning experiences that create access to explorations of art,culture, and heritage.6) Increased organizational capacity to effectively evaluate and report impacts.","• Assembled a cohesive team of local and non-local Minnesota talent to develop exhibit components from existing gallery concepts at a public prototyping site. • Developed and introduced six exhibit prototypes to museum visitors. • Developed systems and educated staff and volunteers to ensure proper maintenance and observation techniques. • Hosted displays to raise awareness and promote CMSM at the following events. • Developed Access Program Policies and Procedures, including access opportunities for Child and Family Service Organizations, and families and groups experiencing barriers to participation. • Engaged Community Partner and Stakeholder organizations to plan, promote and implement 3 family access events. • Assembled an Evaluation Team to asses and report on all outcomes.",,57293,"Admission, Parties, Memberships, Contributions, and In-Kind Contributions",96006,3994,"Laura Bowman, Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Dr. Brenda Flannery, Dean, College of Business, MNSU; Linda Frost, Retired Early Childhood Specialist, ECFE; Kaaren Grabianowski, Marketing Director, United Prairie Bank; Nick Hinz, Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; Lyle Jacobson, Former Owner, Katolight; Eric Lennartson, Designer/Marketing, Paulsen Architects; Jean Peterson, Retired Director, Children’s House MNSU; Tom Riley, Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; Beth Serrill, Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; Dr. Katie Smentek, Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; Laura Stevens, Greater Mankato Area United Way; Pam Willard, Director, Golden Heart Childcare",3.31,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","In 2007, the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota (CMSM) conducted an environmental scan of early learning opportunities for children in southern Minnesota. It became apparent that the region creates few opportunities for children to engage in self-directed learning experiences in social settings; in particular, opportunities that create access to arts, culture, and heritage. This is still true today. Relying on organizations in the Twin Cities to provide arts access and arts education in hard to reach rural communities is not sustainable and will not achieve significant reach to these under-served communities. The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota presents a unique opportunity to significantly increase, sustain, and grow access to informal learning for a large portion of greater Minnesota. As a growing regional resource, CMSM is committed to working toward the Legacy Fund goals of actively creating opportunities for all Minnesotans to get directly connected to the diverse arts, culture, and heritage of Minnesota. Legacy Funding presents an opportunity to overcome barriers of access. CMSM's proposal makes the most of these opportunities by engaging the public, and those with the most barriers to participation, in the exhibit development process; and by connecting more families to Minnesota's arts, culture, and heritage.","The Greater Mankato family population is booming, and according to the last census, overall population has increased 21%. However, the population of many rural counties in our region is shrinking. Since its founding through the passion of early childhood specialists in 2006, CMSM has been a community resource dedicated to taking a well thought out approach to developing learning experiences with the involvement of children, families, and folks throughout the community. From the volunteer developed initial traveling exhibits, to the community made TapeScape featured in Exhibit Files, to the development of an innovative Learning Experience Master Plan, CMSM has been built on community engagement. Involved decision makers include CMSM's board of directors, steering committee, learning experience advisory committee, access and outreach committee, City Center Partnership, Greater Mankato Area United Way, staff, consultants, and many others. An environmental scan, feasibility study, case studies, surveys, and evaluations have all concluded that informal learning experiences, especially those fostering creativity, are needed in southern Minnesota. You would be hard pressed to find southern Minnesotans say that we have too many, or even enough, informal learning opportunities, especially those which highlight arts, culture, and heritage.",,2011-12-12,2012-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,,peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Cottonwood, Faribault, Freeborn, Jackson, Le Sueur, Martin, Nicollet, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Scott, Sibley, Steele, Waseca, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-project-segment-i,,,,
25356,"Experience Development and Fabrication 2",2015,198000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7 ","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. Children and families, along with school, early learning and other group visitors from across Southern Minnesota will benefit from easy access to learning opportunities that include interaction with art, culture, and heritage; at an informal learning center located in their region. 2. All Minnesotans visiting the Children’s Museum will benefit from a greater understanding of our state-wide identity through explorations with the distinct art, culture and heritage of southern Minnesota.3. 11,000 square feet of museum gallery space will be filled with major exhibit components designed to provide educational and interactive experiences. 4. MN-based designers, contractors and builders will experience new opportunities to engage their businesses and share their expertise through the exhibit fabrication and installation process. 5. CMSM will experience increased capacity to serve new, increasing and diverse audiences from across southern and all of Minnesota as a resource that offers educational and interactive experiences centered around MN art, culture and heritage. 6. Children and families, along with school, early learning and other group visitors from across Southern and all of Minnesota will experience enhanced awareness, as well as increased knowledge and skills related to Minnesota arts, culture and heritage. ","1. Upon opening its new, permanent facility in April/May 2015; children, families and group visitors from across Minnesota were provided with increased access and new opportunities to participate in hands-on learning related to Minnesota arts, culture and heritage through engagement in fulfilled exhibit components at the new Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota.2. 11,000 square feet of museum gallery space was filled with major exhibit components designed to provide educational and interactive experiences in exhibit areas3. CMSM exhibit fabrication and installation processes primarily engaged Minnesota-based professionals with the majority of services provided by local contractors, including: Kidzibits, Old Fashioned Carpentry, D&K Powder coating, Linder Enterprises, Pro-Fabrication, Jones Metal, North Mankato Public Works, Lloyd Greve, Kathy Michaelson, and CAB Construction.4. New, diverse and increased numbers of children, families and groups visited the Children’s Museum during its first three months of opening activity to participate in educational and interactive experiences related to MN art, culture and heritage.5. Museum visitors participated in the Museum co-development process by providing feedback and recommendations related to exhibits and overall museum experience through responding to onsite and on-line survey questionnaires as well as through ongoing opportunities to provide feedback by way of engaging staff members through conversation or sharing written remarks at the Museum’s font desk’s suggestion basket.6. Parents/teachers of children/students representing diverse ages and stages of development reported increased awareness, knowledge or skill related to MN arts, culture and heritage on the part of their children/students.",,,,198000,,"BRIAN BENSHOOF - CEO, MRCI Worksource; LAURA BOWMAN – Director of Community Relations and Development, Mayo Clinic Health System; DR. BRENDA FLANNERY - Dean, College of Business, MNSU; KAAREN GRABIANOWSKI Country Inn & Suites; NICK HINZ Financial Services, Frandsen Bank and Trust; BARB KAUS – Executive Director, Greater Mankato Area United Way; LINDA KILANDER – Retired Elementary School Principal, Mankato Area Public Schools; KIM KLEVEN – Director, Lake Crystal Early Childhood Family Education; NAOMI MORTENSEN Marketing Director, Environmental Tillage Systems; TIM NEWELL – Director of Solutions Business Management, Kato Engineering/Emerson; CHRISTINE POWERS Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers; TOM RILEY Retired Executive, Midwest Wireless; BETH SERRILL Partner, Blethen Gage & Krause; CHRISTIE SKILBRED – Project Manager, Capstone Literacy Center/Coughlan Companies; DR. KATIE SMENTEK Pediatrician, Mankato Clinic; SARA STEINBACH Regional Manager, Public Affairs & Marketing; KEITH STOVER – Retired President, South Central College; ANNA THILL President, Visit Mankato; VANCE STUEHRENBERG – County Commissioner, Blue Earth County; DR. GINGER ZIERDT – Interim Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Education, MSU Mankato",1.03,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Building on the exhibit development community engagement process carried out through four successive Legacy grants, the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota will use the 2014-15 direct appropriation to complete fabrication and installation of several exhibit components for its permanent facility. Local resources, volunteers, and community involvement will be combined with museum expertise to complete this process.",,,2014-07-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Peter,Olson,"Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota","PO Box 3103",Mankato,MN,56002,"(507) 995-2242",peter.olson@cmsouthernmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Mower, Nicollet, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Winona, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/experience-development-and-fabrication-2,,,,
33303,Fanka,2016,122500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$125,000 each year is for a grant to Ka Joog for the Fanka Program to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community engagement events throughout Minnesota.","Most Somali artists are not known outside their community. Fanka will start to change that in a few different ways:1. Documenting the art forms and public presentations and sharing widely through the website, youtube, and other social media2. Facilitating awareness of Somali artists and art forms3. Engaging non-Somalis in cross-cultural arts appreciation and exchange","Ka Joog was able to maximize its efforts and its vision to create a powerful platform for the arts. Chronicles of The Diaspora play highlighted the experiences of two Somali-American immigrant families and examines their version of the American dream. Many forces play into the story of these families – Somali politics, identity crisis, terrorism, the strains of preserving culture, mental health, suicide, domestic abuse (topics many consider taboo), and highlights the misunderstandings and tensions between long time Americans and their new Somali neighbors. Promises of prosperity and happiness are felt that reach far beyond the limbo of living in two cultures. The post-play discussions with actors and and audience members opened up more dialogue than we had anticipated. The play was performed in three location, Minneapolis, St. Paul and St. Cloud. We worked with 11 actors. The turnout of the play were as follows: Minneapolis - 175, St. Cloud - 160, St. Paul - 185 Weekly art works were also implemented within the past year at our three locations which was led by Abdi Phenomenal, spoken word artist who has dedicated his talent to arts literacy programing tailored to the conversations of Somali identity, equity access, and opportunity. As a result of this program, we have been able to practice, teach, present, and increase intercultural understanding; improve quality of life for youth by engaging them with positive art activities that simultaneously connects them with their culture and provide opportunities for enrichment and self-expression. We also had a chance to work with 10 different artist during the Somali Independence Day Festival on July 9th this year. The event brought together 0ver 25,000 people from Minnesota, Somalis and Non- Somalis. We were also able to document Documenting the art forms and public presentations, Facilitating awareness of Somali artists, and Engaging non-Somalis in cross-cultural arts appreciation and exchange.",,,,122500,,"Ibrahim Farah, Treasurer; Abdimalik Mohamed; Mohamed Hersi; Abdifatah Farah; Abdullahi Mohamed; Daud Mohamed; Abdullahi I Mohamed",2,"Ka Joog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project had three components: 1) An arts club that meets weekly and provides arts education and peer mentoring; 2) A theater play that will showcase issues/challenges within the Somali community in the community. The workshops are designed to introduce youth to traditional Somali arts and encourage them to extend the tradition through their own artistic practice. 3) Showcasing Somali Art, presentation and intercultural community engagement at the Somali Independence day Festival in 2016.",,,2015-08-01,2016-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mohamed ",Farah,"Ka Joog","419 Cedar Ave. South STE. 257",Minneapolis,MN,55454,"(651) 795 - 1589",mfarah@kajoog.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fanka,,,,
36614,"Fanka II",2017,118825,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$125,000 each year is for a grant to Ka Joog for the Fanka Program to provide arts education and workshops, mentor programs, and community engagement events throughout Minnesota.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","Improved intercultural appreciation and understandingFacilitating awareness of Somali artists and art formsEngaging non-Somalis in cross-cultural arts appreciation and exchangeConnects Somali youth to Somali culture in a positive mannerDocumenting the art forms and public presentations and sharing widely through the website, youtube, and other social media","Held 98 workshops in the Twin cities between October 2016 to July 2017. We engaged 810 participants over the course of this period.Held the play three nights at the Southern Theater in July 2017. We had a total of 620 that we engage during the showing of this play at the Southern Theater. 35%of the participants were non-Somalis. We engaged and empowered 21 artists total for this play, including non-Somali artists.Held the Somali Independence Day on July 1, 2017 in Minneapolis. We closed three blocks of West Lake street. Over 30,000 people came to the festival.",,,,118825,,"Ibrahim Farah, Treasurer; Abdimalik Mohamed; Mohamed Hersi; Abdifatah Farah; Abdullahi Mohamed; Daud Mohamed; Abdullahi I Mohamed",2,"Ka Joog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The program that we are proposing has three components; 1) weekly arts club that provides arts education and peer mentoring for youth that are designed to introduce youth to traditional Somali arts. 2) A Somali arts show and cultural learning opportunity taking place at The Southern Theater in Minneapolis through The Southern’s Arts Residency and Art Share Programs. 3) Showcasing Somali art at the Somali Independence day Festival in 2017. ",,,2016-08-01,2017-10-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Mohamed,Farah,"Ka Joog","419 Cedar Ave. South STE. 257",Minneapolis,Minnesota,55454,"(651) 795 - 1589",mfarah@kajoog.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fanka-ii,,,,
10038435,"Finding Moses Dickson: Uncovering an Underground Railroad Network in Minnesota",2024,25000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Build Cross-Cultural Bridges of Understanding, Connection, and Empathy; Support the Growth of Cultural Identity and Amplify Arts, Culture, and Heritage in NE Minnesota for Underrepresented Communities, In Part by Lowering Barriers to Access; Produce 7-show theatrical run of POTUS; Produce 10-show theatrical run of Invisible Fences; MMAS partners with Minnesota based collaborators reflecting underrepresented communities to host classes (examples: tribal nations, BIPOC orgs, remote geographic community governments); Host 2 Minnesota Film Festivals: 2024 and 2025; Host 3-Part storytelling series (described above); Success is defined by achieving 75% of the Measurable Outcomes during the project period.",,,,"Individual Contributions, Box Office Sales, Various State and National Grants",23250,1750,"Laura Weintraub (Chair), Alan Zeppa (Chair Emeritus), Geiger Yount (Treasurer), Aparna Katre, Lynn Black, Kendra Carlson, William Payne",,"Karen Sieber",,"This cultural heritage grant will help support the creation of a digital exhibit, lesson plan, and public event that explores the role of the infamous Black abolitionist, minister, and community leader Moses Dickson in leading formerly enslaved people to freedom via Underground Railroad locations in Minnesota. Although Dickson is one of the most well-known figures in Black history and a known major player in the Underground Railroad, no one has ever been able to piece together evidence of where Dickson was during his most active period as an abolitionist and leader of the Knights of Liberty in the late 1840s through the 1850s. Historian Karen Sieber (grant applicant) has been following the story of Moses Dickson for 7 years, but like other historians who have written about Dickson, her research had previously been focused in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa and other places where Dickson was known to have spent time. In every biography, book, journal article, and even Wikipedia page, this time period is always passed over in Dickson's life, with little known of the influential leader's movements or locations. In 2023, Sieber discovered missing historical records that place Dickson and his wife in Saint Paul in the city's earliest years, before Minnesota was a state. Additional discoveries in the archive have since confirmed his forgotten place in early city history. It was from here in Minnesota, Sieber argues, that Dickson led countless formerly enslaved individuals to freedom, and planned an infamous slave uprising that was called off at the last moment. Moses Dickson potentially gives students in Minnesota and beyond a new figure with which to better understand how the Underground Railroad operated in the Midwest, a previous gap in historical knowledge. Dickson's story and networks also allows us to better understand the Black Midwest experience of the mid-late nineteenth century better, including the Black Prince Hall Masons, the establishment of HBCUs, the AME Church, the story of Dredd Scott, and the Exoduster movement, among other connections. These funds will allow Sieber to share her research in three ways, with the potential for expansion with more financial support in the future: 1. Build a digital exhibit related to Dickson's time, and networks, in Minnesota with an interactive map and interactive timeline 2. Create a lesson plan on Dickson to be shared with Minnesota educators and on the website 3. Hold a virtual public talk to share the launch of the exhibit While these are the immediate three outcomes planned during this grant period, this work lays the groundwork for the future nomination of the sites to the National Park Services' Network to Freedom map, or future expansion/reworking of the exhibit into other formats, from comic books to documentaries. There is also the ability, with additional funding and staff, to build a digital database and interactive map of larger Black networks in the Midwest beyond Dickson that help show how his story connects to others, and to Minnesota's larger civil rights history. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-06-30,,Completed,,,Karen," Sieber",,,,,," (815) 238-0239",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Lake, Lake",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/finding-moses-dickson-uncovering-underground-railroad-network-minnesota-1,,,,
10034060,"Finding Moses Dickson: Uncovering an Underground Railroad Network in Minnesota",2024,25000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Build a digital exhibit related to Dickson's time, and networks, in Minnesota with an interactive map and interactive timeline; 2) Create a lesson plan on Dickson to be shared with Minnesota educators and on the website; 3) Hold a virtual public talk to share the launch of the exhibit",,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Karen Sieber",,"This project will help support the creation of a digital exhibit, lesson plan, and public event, that explores the role of the infamous Black abolitionist, minister, and community leader, Moses Dickson, in leading formerly enslaved people to freedom, via Underground Railroad locations in Minnesota.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Karen,Sieber,,,,,,"(815) 238-0239","karenlynnsieber@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/finding-moses-dickson-uncovering-underground-railroad-network-minnesota,,,,
10038429,"Folk Will Save Us: Culture Workers Collaborative",2024,72034,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"80% of cohort members report the CWC helped them access information, training, and resources they need to amplify arts, culture, and heritage in Minnesota.",,,4000,Unknown,71034,1000,"Ethel Raim, Mai Nhia Vang, Megan Guerber, Jim Leary, Nataliya Danylkova, MD, Tea Rozman Clark, Deb Girdwood, Simon Calder, David Harris, Harbi Kahiye, Peter Harle, John Nelson, Phil Nusbaum, Thomas Walker",,"Folk Will Save Us",,"Folk Will Save Us works to 1) create vibrant communities by bringing people together around the experience of learning and leaning into roots, and 2) build power and resources for culture bearers doing critical heritage work on behalf of their communities. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: FWSU is requesting support for the inaugural season of the Culture Workers Collaborative (CWC), a cohort program for Minnesota culture bearers seeking to lead their communities in amplifying cultural heritage, building identity, and increasing cultural self determination. Over the course of the 15 month program, culture bearers will (1) participate in 15 monthly professional development sessions and (2) carry out a series of 31 culturally diverse humanities activities that empower their communities in building identity and culture. This program will advance the following FWSU goals: ~ Minnesotans experience belonging and connection through spaces that nourish cultural self-determination. ~ Culture bearers in Minnesota access the information, training, and resources they need to amplify arts, culture, and heritage in Minnesota. SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE COMPLETED: 1) Professional development sessions: FWSU will facilitate 15 monthly 2 hour knowledge sharing sessions for cohort members. Topics will include program development, engaging external stakeholders, partnership and collaboration, outreach and marketing, evaluation design, and additional topics that participants identify as specific needs. Sessions will also serve as a time for progress reports, expense reconciliation, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and building a community of practice. 2) Culturally diverse humanities programming: FWSU will support cohort members in implementing a series of community programs that amplify cultural heritage. The inaugural group of culture bearers and the proposed community programs they wish to complete are as follows. (More detail is provided in subsequent sections.) Rebekah Crisanta De Ybarra: monthly gatherings (13 gatherings, up to 20 participants each) where participants learn Lenca language, oral narratives, history, crafts, foodways, and music, plus a culminating public demonstration. Anthony Afful: 7 public gatherings with Brass Solidarity that share African diasporic culture through music, and accompanying outreach to youth of color. Held at George Floyd Square with a target audience of 50 people per gathering. Luke Cardona: present 1 large scale event in St. Paul for up to 250 primarily Mexican American audience members on the history and significance of Conjunto music, featuring 4 Conjunto bands. Sarah Larsson: 5 community programs for audiences of 50-150 people, and series of workshops, featuring Yiddish folksongs, oral history interviews with elder Minnesota Yiddish speakers, and stories about Jewish cultural heritage. Genet Abate and Abinnet Berhanu: 5 Ethiopian music and culture programs, presented at different types of venues for an audience of 250+ Ethiopian and non-Ethiopian Minnesotans. FWSU will photo and video document activities (as appropriate), and create blog posts on the FWSU website/socials to bring additional visibility to Minnesota cultural heritage programming. INTENDED IMPACT ON AUDIENCE & MINNESOTANS: The intended impact is as follows: Participants and audiences learn about their cultural heritage and that of others, strengthen their sense of cultural identity, and revitalize endangered cultural traditions. ",,,2024-05-24,2026-02-28,,"In Progress",,,Sarah," Larsson",,,,,," (952) 818-0021",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Cook, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey, Steele, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-will-save-us-culture-workers-collaborative-1,,,,
10034053,"Folk Will Save Us: Culture Workers Collaborative",2024,72034,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"80% of cohort members report the CWC helped them access information, training, and resources they need to amplify arts, culture, and heritage in Minnesota.",,,4000,"In-Kind Donations",,,"Ethel Raim, Mai Nhia Vang, Megan Guerber, Jim Leary, Nataliya Danylkova, MD, Tea Rozman Clark, Deb Girdwood, Simon Calder, David Harris, Harbi Kahiye, Peter Harle, John Nelson, Phil Nusbaum, Thomas Walker",,"Folk Will Save Us",,"This project will support the inaugural season of the Culture Workers Collaborative (CWC), a cohort program for Minnesota culture bearers seeking to lead their communities in amplifying cultural heritage, building identity, and increasing cultural self-determination. Over the course of the program, culture bearers will 1) participate in 15 monthly professional development sessions; 2) carry out a series of 31 culturally diverse humanities activities that empower their communities in building identity and culture.",,,2024-05-24,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rina,Rossi,,,,,,"(651) 261-0726","rina@folkwillsaveus.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Cook, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey, Steele, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/folk-will-save-us-culture-workers-collaborative,,,,
10019443,"Fond du Lac Reservation",2021,83373,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," Develop a Leveled Literacy Matrix for our language Create literacy resources that are currently unavailable specifically count and measure amounts based on number of items we plan to create Increase Access to literacy resources for Immersion and Non-Immersion Ojibwe Language programs - by printing, distribution of products to programs and schools, and finally making them available for free in PDF formats on our website. Giving access to a number of language learners (4 or more) to learn from a team of professionals on how to record, document, and preserve of first language Ojibwe speakers. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Kevin Dupuis Sr. - Chairman, Ferdnand Martineau Jr. - Secretary/Treasurer, Wally Dupuis - District 1 Representative, Bruce Savage - District 2 Representative, Roger Smith Sr. - District 3 Representative; Executive Director Miyah Danielson",0.04,"Fond du Lac Reservation","Tribal Government ","The Ojibwe Aanikeginde-mazina’iganan project will create classroom literacy readers for Grades K-5. These readers will be printed only in Ojibwe with the teacher’s editions including English translations to assist teachers so they can help students develop understanding. The readers will be printed in the standard Double-Vowel Orthography. First Language Speakers will be the primary sources of language for the classroom literacy readers. ",,,2021-01-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Charles,Smith,"Fond du Lac Reservation",,,,,218-878-8188,CharlesSmith@FDLREZ.com,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/fond-du-lac-reservation," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031039,"From Page to Publishing",2023,35000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will seek BIPOC literary teaching artists from multiple cultural communities. - Engage five BIPOC teaching artists Segment One: Writing workshops - Program a series of 12 skill-building writing workshops in 4 BIPOC communities - Engage at least 10 writers per workshop series - Present public readings in each community Segment Two: Demystifying Publishing (May-June) - Facilitate informational visit to The Open Book - Produce panel event to connect emerging writers with publishing professionals - Program 4 workshops to introduce emerging writers to aspects of editing and publishing Segment Three: Community Editors (July-August) - Engage editorial experts from Third World Press (or similar expertise) for three, two-day equity editing workshops - Collect manuscripts, poetry, essays that are submitted to Saint Paul Almanac and provide them for editing content - Provide copies of Chicago Manual of Style to all participants","Our originally proposed project changed dramatically when we were awarded only half of our initial request. In fact, that result actually pointed us toward the strongest part of our original plan, and we are so grateful for your partnership with Saint Paul Almanac as we move forward on that path. Originally, we proposed a plan that included a 12-week series of writing workshops set in four different cultural communities - followed by engagement with local publishers like Milkweed and Gray Wolf and U of M Press to demystify how to get from the page into print - and culminating in a highly focused mentorship in editing with an equity lens... reading for truths, experiences, and means of expression not typically represented in the mainstream press. Your funding decision immediately pointed us toward the key component of our plan - supporting a mentorship program focused on equity editing and connecting apprentices with local Black publishing arts organizations who are advancing equity and inclusion in the field. Thank You! To date our primary activity has been planning: We engaged an experienced literary arts project manager. Together with our CEO they developed a viable calendar of three-hour learning sessions over six weeks. We engaged an experienced Black writer/editor, who is also a seasoned educator in the schools. We designed an application for interested learners and launched a call for applications. And we expanded our thinking again. To provide materials to actually edit, we launched a call for submissions, and the results of our editing process will be a virtual publication that will be featured on our website and sampled through social media - an innovation we had not even thought about in our original proposal. Thanks to your support, our early vision for workshops has morphed into a new direction in collecting new writing, editing it with an equity lens, and publishing it in a widely accessible, cost-effective format that will be permanently available online.; Over many years and several variations, Saint Paul Almanac's previous community editor program was a 12-week program encompassing both a writing workshop and an editing class. Typically, the participants consisted of five senior editors who offered guidance and teaching to 20 aspiring editors, an executive editor/course facilitator, and a project manager. Their overall group assignment was to select 100 pieces from hundreds of solicited manuscripts and to edit them for the upcoming Almanac anthology. The selection of work was based on a group-created rubric that yielded fiction, nonfiction, and poetry about the history, places, and people of St. Paul authored by aspiring, emerging, and established writers. With MHC support, In the spring of 2023, the community editor program became the template for the new, more formalized apprenticeship project, which consisted of 10 apprentices, one senior editor, an editing instructor, and a project manager. The group met twice a month for a total of six sessions, 18 hours, during April, May, and June. Now, rather than accept everyone who wanted to participate, we sought apprentices through an application process that demonstrated a serious intent to pursue a literary career, and a commitment to advancing BIPOC culture in the publishing industry. We were happy to receive over 40 applications, which offered a great pool of candidates. We were blessed with an active and engrossed group of distinct individuals, who demonstrated that they were dedicated to doing their work in between sessions and being engaged in both the large and small group sessions led by an equally devoted and highly esteemed leadership team. Such a group process is rare today among easily distracted and noncommitted individuals! The team of Community Editors fulfilled learning assignments, and worked together to select 40 pieces (from over 100 submissions from the community) to be published in our first-ever E-Magazine in Fall 2023 (after the timeline of this apprenticeship project). The apprentices were excited about the work they did to produce SPA's first online publication. Even though we allowed for one missed session, most showed up for every session and worked hard and consistently to meet the deadlines for each session they attended. Their evaluations of the project are quite positive. Here are two examples: Aria Dominquez I agreed to be a community editor because I'm interested in the process and believe in the value of sharing stories. * What have you learned? What specific skills are you taking with you? It was interesting to see how Submittable works from the back side and how the process can work to have pieces assigned to different editors who can leave written comments. It was helpful to see samples of editorial suggestions and to go back and forth so we know how to proceed. * What was the best part of the project? Hearing the enlightening and interesting observations of other editors sometimes changed the way I saw a piece. I learned to look for other ways of seeing pieces that I might not have otherwise thought of at first. * How will you use what you've learned? I hope to use what I've learned in future editing projects, one of which begins this summer. * Distilled down to: I believe in the value of sharing stories. The best part of the project was hearing the enlightening and interesting observations of other editors, which sometimes changed the way I saw a piece. I learned to look for other ways of seeing pieces that otherwise I might not have thought of. I hope to use what I've learned in future editing projects, one of which begins this summer. Samantha Singh I think we can really gain fresh and diverse perspectives from editors with different gender identities, ethnicity, religions, etc. I learned a lot about the whole editing process, how to use Submittable, how to read and provide feedback on poetry specifically and more. I learned from other editors how to discern the author's unique voice and how to develop it without overstepping or taking away from their style. * Best Part: Talking with other people at every meeting, sharing our thoughts and ratings of certain pieces was so fun and I have many memories of our group laughing or just having fun when discussing a piece because of our passion for the specific ideas. * What's next: I was really interested in publishing and when publishers came in. It piqued my interest in terms of a future career. (She is completing high school.) * Distilled: We can gain fresh and diverse perspectives from editors with different gender identities, ethnicity, religions, etc. I learned from other editors how to discern the author's unique voice and how to develop it without overstepping or taking away from their style. The best part was talking with other people at every meeting, sharing our thoughts and ratings. I have many memories of our group laughing or having fun when discussing a piece because of our passion for the specific ideas. When publishers came in, it piqued my interest in terms of a future career.",,,n/a,34539,,"Justin Holt, Carla Knight, Stewart Stone, Katie Vagnino, Claudette M. Webster; Justin Holt, Carla Knight, Stewart Stone, Katie Vagnino, Claudette M. Webster, Damien Mills",,"Arcata Press dba Saint Paul Almanac",,"Today's request to the MN Humanities Center for Page to Publishinggrows our former Community Editors program from 12 sessions of compressed writing and editing skill building, to a comprehensive 20-session literary arts pathway for BIPOC artists. To launch the program, a call for Teaching Artists will go out in September, with a goal to have five leaders on board by November. At the same time, we will promote the upcoming workshop opportunities to communities via networks of former Community Editors, through libraries in primarily BIPOC communities, and other means. We will seek BIPOC literary teaching artists from multiple cultural communities, with examples of earlier teaching artists such as Carolyn Holbrook, Saymoukda Vongsay, Lisa Yankton, Michael Kleber Diggs, Claudette Webster, Marion Gomez, and others who we will call upon to get the word out to their networks, or come on board as teaching artists.",,,2022-09-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/page-publishing,,,,
10031018,"GCST 1970 Environmental Justice and Nature Immersion",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcome 1 Program increases access for BIPOC students in nature and strengthens their cultural heritage identity 75-100 students will participate in this program 2022-23. At least half are BIPOC. Students complete pre and post-immersion surveys to assess their knowledge on cultural heritage and environmental justice issues. The results from the two surveys will be compiled and compared to measure students' knowledge and engagement before and after the program. Students will co-create a documentary of their experiences to be shared at NHCC, Three Rivers Park district, and their schools. The documentary will explore their enhanced access to nature and cultural heritage. Strategic Program intentionally aligns with the strategic goals of NHCC, NHCC's GCST department, MinnState's Equity 2030 plan and the strategic plans of the YMCA and Three Rivers Park District. Measurable Students demonstrate increased awareness of cultural heritage, environmental Justice issues and equity and access to outdoor spaces. We will count the number of students who successfully participate in and complete the program over a 12 month time period through completion of 4-credit class and related course materials, and the collection of data from a pre and post immersion survey to identify knowledge acquisition from the program. In course evaluation forms provided to students at the end of the semester, students will be asked to describe their exposure to different cultural heritages and education pathways. The results of these course evaluation forms will be compiled by NHCC's Institutional Research department and shared with program team members. Realistic We anticipate that 75-100 college and high school students will participate in the first year of this program. These students will reflect NHCC's and Brooklyn Park's diverse communities. Time-Bound The cohorts will take place in Fall 2022 & Summer of 2023. Inclusive The program icreates a sense of belong for all students from different cultural heritages in nature-based programming and learning. The program is designed to remove barriers in access and opportunities to outdoor places. Equitable This grant would ensure that students can equitably participate without the barrier of costs and access to supplies such as hammocks, flashlights and reusable picnic sets, which are expensive. The knowledge and wisdom of elders and environmental justice community leaders is a respected and integral part of the program, and consultants are equitably compensated for their time. Outcome 2 Student Academic Success Strategic Student Success is intentionally incorporated into all aspects of the program, including program design, implementation and design, varied learning assignments to meet different learning styles and needs, intentional leadership opportunities, hands-on learning experiences Measurable Students complete the immersion program and related course assignments and receive a passing grade in the class. Students co-create a documentary of their experience in the program, the documentary is screened at multiple locations, and students participate in these screenings. Realistic Students attend pre-immersion and post-immersion meetings and complete coursework and assignments during 6-8 weeks of class. Students are exposed to academic pathways in higher education through on and off campus programming and engagement with educational leaders Time-Bound Each student cohort of the program is organized into 6-8 week sessions. Planning team (NHCC, Camp and Three Rivers District) meets 1-2 times per month to ensure smooth programming and budget. These meetings have already been taking place since April of 2021. Inclusive The planning team are intentional about using language centered on Belonging; that nature and outdoor spaces belong to everyone, versus BIPOC communities being included into predominantly white-held spaces, such as traditional YMCA camps. Equitable Students learn about internships and career pathways in YMCA, Three Rivers Park District and other outdoor organizations that are aimed and removing the equity and access gaps for BIPOC communities to participate in outdoor parks, places and spaces."," * Cohort one took place successfully in the fall of 2023. The program was 85 % BIPOC youth. All students completed course work and nature immersion experience, as well as pre-camp and post camp community building meetings and surveys * Several students are now interning with Three Rivers Park District * Two students are now interning with Just Solar, a year-long project exploring barriers in access to solar in Minnesota * Most students reported a change in their educational and career pathway as a direct outcome of participating in this program * Celebration at Silverwood Hall was attended by more than 350 community members, with a Native American drum and dance performance by Spirit Boy. Students shared their experiences and the documentary of cohort one, Harmonies in the Trees * Second leadership part of program has been successfully created GCST 2970 Outdoor Experiential Program Leadership, which will run in Fall of 2023, enabling students to return as leaders and gain additional college credits * All four school districts have confirmed continued ?partnership' and St Paul Public Schools and Mounds View have expressed interest in future programming * Other community organizations have confirmed their continued commitment, including Save The Boundary Waters and the International Wolf Center * Exploring taking a cohort of underrepresented middle and high school students for similar program at Baker Reserve in June 2023 in collaboration with Edina Public Schools * Program participants presented at two national conferences, AASHE, the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and AEE, the International Association of Experiential Education * Documentary from first cohort was produced * Participants are organizing a winter story telling event with Ojibwe elder and plant expert Hope Flanagan on March 3rd, 2023. * On the bus ride home, students completed post-immersion surveys and these were the key themes:- Friendship - Community - Learning about nature from an Indigenous perspective - Tried something new (kayaking, mountain biking, being away from home) - Feeling safe - Belonging - Reconnected with nature and self - More confident in future career pathway * Building a website for the program to increase visibility; This grant supported two groups of underrepresented students participating in an environmental justice and nature immersion experience, one at Camp Northern Lights in Fall 2023 (college and high school students) and one at Baker Lake Outdoor Learning Center in June 2023 (Middle school students). This work was completed successfully through working diligently to create reciprocal partnerships of trust, friendship and mutual respect. Students' experience was at the center of this work and the team met once a month for planning meetings throughout the year. Feedback was welcomed and the program is under constant improvement due to student and staff feedback and evaluation. Outcome 1 Program increases access for BIPOC students in nature and strengthens their cultural heritage/ identity 47 students participated in this program in fall of 2022 and summer of 2023, and 28 are registered for the fall cohort. At least 85 percent of the students who participated were BIPOC, including Latinx, Somali, African American, Native American, Asian American and a small number of European Americans. Students completed pre and post-immersion surveys to assess their knowledge on cultural heritage and environmental justice issues. The results from the two surveys demonstrate that students' have significantly increased knowledge of and engagement in environmental justice issues after the program. Also, students describe having a much stronger connection with nature. 99 % report wanting to continue that relationship and connection with he natural world. Students co-created a documentary, Harmonies in the Trees, of their experiences that has been shared at NHCC, Three Rivers Park district, and their schools. It was also screened at the International Association of Experiential Education Conference in North Carolina in November 2022. The documentary explores their enhanced access to nature and cultural heritage. Strategic Program intentionally aligns with the strategic goals of NHCC, NHCC's GCST department, MinnState's Equity 2030 plan and the strategic plans of the YMCA and Three Rivers Park District. The program also aligns with school districts' plan to increase social emotional learning opportunities and local outdoor opportunities for MS and HS students. Measurable Participating Students demonstrate a significantly increased awareness of cultural heritage, environmental Justice issues and equity and access to outdoor spaces. The fall cohort ran as a college class and all the enrolled students completed all 4-credit class and related course materials. All students achieved a grade A-C in the fall class. Data from the pre and post immersion surveys identifies knowledge acquisition from the program. In course evaluation forms provided to students at the end of the program students described their exposure to different cultural heritages and education pathways Realistic 75 college, middle and high school students will have participated in the first year of this program. These students will reflect NHCC's, Brooklyn Park's and Edina's diverse communities. Time-Bound The cohorts will take place in Fall 2022 & Summer of 2023. Fall of 2023 and Summer of 2024 are now in the works! Inclusive The program creates a sense of belong for all students from different cultural heritages in nature-based programming and learning. The program is designed to remove barriers in access and opportunities to outdoor places. Students who participated in the program described: feeling safe, making friends, belonging, having a stronger connection to nature, having fun, not wanting to leave, having a stronger sense of their future plans. Equitable This grant helped ensure that students could equitably participate without the barrier of costs and access to supplies such as hammocks, flashlights, sleeping bags, yoga mats, backpacks, hiking shoes, field guides and nature based literature, poetry and non-fiction, and reusable picnic sets, which are expensive. The knowledge and wisdom of elders, artists and musicians, and environmental justice community leaders is a respected and integral part of the program, and consultants were equitably compensated for their time. Outcome 2 Student Academic Success Some K-12 students particpate in activities at outdoor learning centers. However, this opportunity is not available for all students in Minnesota and costs can be prohibitively expensive.This type of immersive, experiential, outdoor learning is very different to students' typical educational experience & enables high school students to participate in their first college course. This creates a pathway for academic success for urban youth, and a pathway to outdoor education/internship/career opportunities with the relationship with YMCA /Three Riverst employees. Strategic Student Success is intentionally incorporated into all aspects of the program, including program design, implementation and design, varied learning assignments to meet different learning styles and needs, intentional leadership opportunities, hands-on learning experiences MeasurableAll Students completed the immersion program and related course assignments and received grade a-c. Students co-created a documentary of their experience in the program. Realistic Students attended meetings and completed coursework and assignments. Students were exposed to academic pathways.Time-Bound Planning team met monthly to ensure smooth programming and budget. These meetings have been taking place since April of 2021. Inclusive The program centers on Belonging; that nature and outdoor spaces belong to everyone, versus BIPOC communities being included into predominantly white-held spaces, such as traditional YMCA camps. Equitable Students learn about internships and career pathways in YMCA, Three Rivers and other outdoor organizations that are aimed and removing the equity and access gaps for BIPOC communities to participate in outdoor parks, places and spaces.",,,"$5,000 No Child Left outside Grant from the DNR $15,000 Education Foundation Minnesota Grant YMCA provided 25 % discount Three Rivers provided 75 % discount and free space at Silverwood Hall (usually costs $4500). DNR no child left behind $5000 Education Foundation $15,000 Three Rivers Park district - 50-80 % fee reduction in space. plus staff time YMCA staff time, fee reductions Edina community ed - staff time and $10,000 to support June program",20000,,N/A,,"Ana Munro",Individual,"GCST 1970 is a 4-credit program for college & high school students in partnership with the YMCA & Three Rivers Park District to learn about their cultural heritage & connection to the land. This collaboration brings under-represented students to a wilderness camp to engage in nature, environmental justice and issues of equity, access, and inclusion in outdoor spaces. Students participate in 5 days of immersive learning in and from nature, from each other, & from local tribal elders and artists. ",,,2022-09-05,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,ana,munro,,,,,,7156171605," ana.munro@nhcc.edu",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Koochiching, St. Louis, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gcst-1970-environmental-justice-and-nature-immersion,,,,
10038385,"Generaciones de Corazon: Art & Heritage Celebration",2025,24000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,24000,,"Not Available",,"Karina Kelton",,"Generaciones de Corazon: Generations of Hearts, aims to create a supportive, culturally rich space for Latino families in Cimarron Mobile Home Park, a primarily Latino, low-income community in Washington County. This mobile park is surrounded by wealthier, predominantly white areas and has recently faced significant challenges with racism and community isolation.This project will provide a place for elders, parents, and children to gather weekly over the winter months in the community center at Cimarron, fostering family and community bonding through the shared activity of repujado (metal embossing). The project will run weekly from February through early May. The community center is in walking distance for everyone, so that transportation isnt a barrier. Together, families will create large repujado art pieces, each representing different aspects of their heritage and culture. This creative process will be a chance for families to bond, not just with their immediate family members but with others in the community who share their experiences, concerns, and pride in their cultural heritage. Through the funding, we will acquire art materials and bring in a skilled Latino artist to lead the sessions, incorporating stories and traditions from Latin America that resonate across generations. The project will culminate in a vibrant Mother's Day celebration-a significant holiday in Latin American cultures. The art pieces created by families over the months will be displayed at a local church, honoring daughters, mothers, grandmothers, and families and showing pride in Latino culture. We will invite Mariachi performers to the event to bring authentic music to the celebration, creating a warm, celebratory atmosphere that reflects the joy and importance of this day. Light refreshments will also be provided to make this event a welcoming and inclusive cultural celebration for the entire community. The impact of this project is both immediate and lasting. First, it provides a supportive environment where families can connect with others who understand the unique challenges they face. By coming together weekly, participants create bonds that alleviate isolation and help foster a sense of belonging within the community. This project also empowers younger generations to connect with and appreciate their cultural heritage, elders and helping bridge the divide within the Latino community, especially at a time where our community is so divided politically. At a time of increased division and fear, this project serves as a celebration of resilience, culture, and unity for Minnesota's Latino community. Families in Cimarron Mobile Home Park, often overlooked or marginalized, will have the opportunity to share their rich cultural traditions in a safe space. By investing in art and cultural gatherings, this project strengthens community identity, inspires cultural pride, and creates lasting memories for families in difficult times. Through shared art and celebration, Generaciones de Corazon reinforces the importance of community support, cultural pride, and unity. ",,,2025-01-02,2025-05-11,,Completed,,,Karina," Kelton Marin",,,,,," (651) 356-2377",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Washington,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/generaciones-de-corazon-art-heritage-celebration,,,,
10038491,"Gidanakiimin omaa: Learning Ojibwe Language through Culture and Place",2025,32000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Engage three teachers at three schools (Walker Hackensack Akeley, Northland Community Schools, and Duluth Public Schools) in the textbook editing process to ensure the project meets the needs of K-12 language educators. These teachers will pilot the project in their classrooms, reaching over 300 American Indian students during the pilot phase. Engage two teachers at rural elementary and high schools to ensure that the cultural and place-based approach to the proposed textbook meets the professional development needs of general education teachers. Cloquet Elementary and Wrenshall (a k-12 school) serve almost 900 students. Provide a printed copy and access to the online textbook to educators in the 88 schools that are required to offer American Indian language and culture classes. This will impact over 8,800 students across Minnesota. Create cohesion in instruction across schools making it easier for students to transfer across schools and stay engaged with their language study and increasing collaboration among Ojibwe language educators. A 2024 study found no common outcomes or curriculum for language learning across school districts. Our goal is to establish the first accessible common outcome and curriculum for school districts and have it adopted by 6 school districts within the first two years of publication. ",,,40000,Unknown,32000,,"Dr. Robert Sonny Peacock (Director/CEO); Vern Zacher (Chairman); Michael Rabideaux; Bonnie Wallace; Leslie Northrup Sr.; Lyz Jaakola; Jim Boyd; Carol Wuollet",0.03,"Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College",,"The goal of this project is to create an innovative OER (Open Education Resources, which are freely available to all online, with low-cost print option) beginner level Ojibwe language textbook for use in K-12 education. This project will benefit the Ojibwe cultural community. The Ojibwe language is primarily an oral language and therefore lacking in written materials such as textbooks. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) faculty members, Michelle Goose (Anishinaabe Language) and Rain Newcomb (English) will collaborate with K-12 educators to develop and pilot this textbook. The online format of this textbook will make it free and easily accessible to educators, students, or community members interested in learning Ojibwe language. Additionally, the format allows for incorporating multimedia resources such as audio, video, and interactive games to facilitate learner engagement. Because Ojibwe is an endangered language, there is a dire need to develop resources to support educators in their work to teach Ojibwe language. Ojibwe language books are few and far between, only found in specialty bookstores at prices that are difficult for schools and teachers to afford. Teachers spend much of their time and resources developing their own instructional materials and curriculum. This is a contributing factor in burnout and attrition for Ojibwe language teachers. There are already too few people who are qualified and willing to teach Ojibwe language. Any teacher leaving the profession is a loss that the Ojibwe language revitalization movement cannot afford. The development of more easily accessible resources, like this textbook, will ease the challenging work of teaching an endangered language. FDLTCC's Anishinaabe Language faculty member Michelle Goose will work with K-12 educators to examine content for inclusion in the textbook so that it is responsive to the needs and experiences of their schools. Michelle has experience developing content for beginning level Ojibwe language classes and will lead the writing and curriculum development on this project. Collaborating educators in the K-12 system will contribute feedback and suggest content throughout this project. Ojibwe language educators will pilot the online textbook in their classrooms and provide further feedback to refine the manuscript. The textbook we are proposing, Michelle Goose's Gidanakiimin omaa: Learning Ojibwe Language through Culture and Place, will be a great asset to K-12 teachers throughout Minnesota, particularly in regions beyond the metro area. Ojibwe language educators, working in both urban and rural Minnesota school districts, need an accessible, high-quality textbook to support their work and engage their students. This will also be a valuable resource to K-12 classroom teachers who are not teaching Ojibwe language as a subject, as it will provide classroom teachers with resources to incorporate authentic language and culture into their general education classrooms. FDLTCC's faculty have the community connections, expertise, and skills to create a truly community-centered, accessible, high-quality textbook to help usher in the next phase of Ojibwe Language revitalization. Furthermore, we are committed to making this textbook freely accessible to teachers and students alike. ",,,2025-06-20,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Anita," Hanson",,,,,," (218) 879-0804",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Carlton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/gidanakiimin-omaa-learning-ojibwe-language-through-culture-and-place,,,,
10031045,"Giinawind Creative Space",2022,19440,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","This project represents a renewed focus on MacRostie Art Center's role as a hub of the creative community. The ideas behind it have grown out of conversations with our community of artists and arts appreciators over several years and planning sessions with MAC staff and board members about how we can best meet our mission in the current moment. Supporting local artists has been a part of MacRostie Art Center's mission for decades, and we know that rural artists are often more isolated from a creative community than those in urban areas. The pandemic only increased this sense of isolation and the need for new ways of coming together. The Giinawind Creative Space project is a physical embodiment of our values and a recognition of the importance of gathering, networking, connection, and opportunity in creating and sustaining a strong creative economy and cultural community. This is a new project, and we expect to encounter challenges, especially in the first year of implementation. Our guiding strategy for this work is open communication and frequent check-ins with the project's leaders and advisors as well as input from the community once the space opens to the public. In our first year we anticipate we will work directly with 20 Indigenous artists in exhibition and sale of work, 10 performing artists, 5 artists and 5 storytellers/authors/poets in our Native Artist Talk series. We'll track participation of artists and attendance of community members at these events and solicit community feedback to inform our programming decisions in the future. We also plan to serve an estimated 10-20 Native and non-Native artists through our professional development services. We will collect feedback from the artists involved in these programs on their success in meeting their individual goals (grants, exhibitions, sales, etc.) The primary opportunity for engaging a larger number of people will be in the space's role as a community gathering space. It is difficult to predict those numbers with an on-going pandemic, but we are estimate we'll have 1,500 people attending programs throughout the project period and over 5,000 through more casual drop-in interactions.","Our grant agreement was finalized in early May, so we have had less than two months of project work completed as the writing of this report. Despite the delay in starting, we are excited about the trajectory of this project. After hiring our first Giinawind Program Assistant we began developing a series of programs in the space. The first two in person events were scheduled for June 15 with a beading workshop by Wendy Roy (White Earth Band of Ojibwe) and a concert by Annie Humphrey. We had 8 people sign up for the workshop, but unfortunately due to a scheduling mix-up by the artist we had to reschedule for a later date. Over 40 people attended the concert by Annie Humphrey. For May and June the space displayed blankets by Rick Kagigebi (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe), and on June 28 we hosted an artist talk with Rick's wife Penny Kagigebi (White Earth Ojibwe) entitled ""Queering Indigeneity"" in which she shared her journey to learn the traditional art of creating quillboxes and how she now uses her art to share her message about the important role that two-spirit people play in Indigenous communities. In the future we plan to release a virtual artist talk with painter Kent Estey (White Earth Band of Ojibwe) and July events that are part of the Giinawind event series will include a seminar on natural plant dyes and a film screening and discussion. In addition to our grant project events, the space has hosted community gatherings like a graduation party, a birthday celebration, and a memorial for a local arts leader. The space is also open for drop-in visitors 6 days a week. We estimate that since the grant period began, over 500 people have visited the space for an event or to view the artwork on display. ; Through this project we updated a downtown storefront that is part of our larger building and was previously rented out to retail tenants. We turned it into the ""Giinawind Creative Space"" and began showing exhibits, planning a variety of cultural events, and making the space available for rent to our community. We hired a part-time project coordinator to manage the space which is a new position. The first year of the Giinawind Creative Space was a great success. We hosted a number of events with Indigenous artists and creatives including: 4 art exhibits, 3 film screenings, 2 hands-on workshops, 4 artist talks, 3 concerts, and a comedy night. Highlights included an artist talk with Robert Martinez (Northern Arapaho), a comedy night with The Rez Reporter - Rob Fairbanks (Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), and a puppet show with Michael Lyons of the podcast Boozhoo Nanaboozhoo. These events were all open to the public and provided opportunities that were not previously available in downtown Grand Rapids for people of all backgrounds to connect with Native art and culture. We tracked participation of artists and attendance of community members at these events and solicited community feedback to help inform our programming decisions in the future. We also focused on creating a welcoming and flexible space that could be used by to meet a variety of community needs. The space was rented out for birthday parties and private meetings and was also rented by organizations like the Itasca Orchestra and Strings Program to host smaller concerts and intimate artist talks during their summer chamber music festival. During the week the space is open for anyone to drop in and spend time -- meeting with friends, playing one of the games we have available, or perusing our extensive library of art books. As part of the project we also began developing an artist resource center that provides shared access to technology, software, and equipment for artists to use on site or check out for off-site use. Providing professional development opportunities for artists is a priority for our organization as we recognize the significant impacts that working artists have on community and economic development of our area. We partnered with Springboard for the Arts to offer their Work of Art ""business skills for artists"" training, which was free to artists thanks to support from Minnesota DEED. We collected feedback from the artists involved in these programs on whether these programs are meeting their needs and how else we can support them in their creative and entrepreneurial pursuits. ",,,"Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Culture and Tourism grant ($4,638) Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Organizations grant ($1,062) MAC's general operating funds ($3,055). Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Culture and Tourism Grant ($5,000) Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Organizations Grant ($4,300) MacRostie Art Center general operating funds ($25,100). Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation Culture and Tourism Grant ($5,000) Minnesota State Arts Board Creative Support for Organizations Grant ($1,224) MacRostie Art Center general operating funds ($4,775)",19440,,"Bruce Bartos, Colleena Bibeau, Olivia Bignall, Susan Clandon, Laura Connelly, Heidi Holtan, Roy Kjorlien, Aaron Olson-Reiners, Erin Whight; Heidi Holtan, Erin Whight, Bruce Bartos, Laura Connelly, Colleena Bibeau, Roy Kjorlien, Myrna Peterson",,"MacRostie Art Center",,"The Giinawind Creative Space is a new project by MacRostie Art Center. It is an expansion of MAC's role as a cultural center of the community and into an adjoining storefront. Giinawind will be a gathering place for the creative community, an opportunity for cultural connections, and a catalyst for community development through the arts. In this space, Indigenous culture will be centered, artists will find support and resources, and community members will gather for events and education.",,,2022-02-01,2022-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Itasca,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/giinawind-creative-space,,,,
10038420,"Giving Voice to Diverse Elders - Building Culture & Community Through Music",2024,60317,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"GCV will hire an external evaluator to assess the quality of (a) story sharing (oral history recordings), exhibit production and touring, and (c) bilingual graphic memoir, respectively. We will collect personal testaments, video evaluations (post oral history recording), and extensive online surveys with our partners and the Advisory Board.",,,61817,Unknown,60317,,"Dr. Aasma Shaukat (Chair), Richard Benton (Vice Chair), Marina B. Aleixo, Yvette Baudelaire, Jasmine Ceron, Merle Greene, Marta Fraboni, Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton, John T. Medeiros, Nicole Montana, Vanja Pantic Oflazoglu, Landen Parkin, Jina Rahimi","0.5 FTE, 0.10 FTE, 0.30 FTE","Giving Voice Initiative",,"Giving Voice Initiative (GVI) partnered with Centro Tyrone Guzman, the oldest and largest multi-service Hispanic/Latine organization in Minnesota, in 2021-2023 to support the development of culturally diverse and accessible arts programming by piloting a culturally competent, Spanish language, dementia-friendly chorus that would authentically engage individuals in the Hispanic/Latine community impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (AD). Building on the success of that pilot, this proposal will allow us to move the project forward with our partners at Centro making it a new, permanent chorus designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with AD and their care partners in the Hispanic/Latine community. We'll be able to grow our Minneapolis pilot and also expand beyond it, launching a new Spanish-language chorus with Indigenous Roots in St. Paul, creating greater access, awareness and connections in the East Metro Area. Celebrated local musician, Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti, will lead the choruses and create original work celebrating a wide variety of traditions and customs in the Hispanic/Latine community. Performances will be open to the public and will highlight not only Spanish-speaking culture, language and traditions, but also the individuals in the Hispanic/Latine community impacted by dementia. Telling their stories and sharing their lives through the power of music, Spanish-speaking elders will provide hope, joy and inspiration, showing the humanity and abilities of those living with AD. This project will also serve as a model for cultural learnings and promising practices that can be shared and replicated in other locations. ",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Eyleen," Braaten",,,,,," (612) 440-9660",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/giving-voice-diverse-elders-building-culture-community-through-music-1,,,,
10034070,"Giving Voice to Diverse Elders - Building Culture & Community Through Music",2024,60317,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Connect Spanish-speaking elders living with AD and their care partners to music and to each other by singing together in a culturally competent, dementia-friendly chorus; 2) Continue to learn more about the impact of music on individuals with AD and their care partners from diverse backgrounds; 3) And increase awareness of AD in the Hispanic/Latine community by sharing culturally-relevant stories, music and information in an accessible and engaging manner.",,,61817,"Private foundation grants, charitable donations, fundraising proceeds",,,"Frank Bennett, PhD. M. Div. (Chair), Helen Jackson Lockett-El (Secretary), Keath Young (Treasurer), Margie Dines, Darrell Foss, Richard Golden, MD, Dr. Patricia Izbicki,",,"Giving Voice Initiative",,"Giving Voice Initiative will establish a new, permanent chorus designed to meet the specific needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias (AD) and their care partners in the Hispanic/Latine community. We will grow our Minneapolis pilot and expand it, launching a new Spanish-language chorus with Indigenous Roots in St. Paul, creating greater access, awareness and connections in the East Metro Area.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Eyleen,Braaten,,,,,,"(612) 440-9660",eyleen@givingvoicechorus.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/giving-voice-diverse-elders-building-culture-community-through-music,,,,
37763,"Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities (State Fiscal Year 2018)",2018,1375,,"$55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. ",,,,,,,1375,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Grant. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2017-07-01,2018-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/governors-council-developmental-disabilities-state-fiscal-year-2018,,,,
10031023,"Grandma's Hands ",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The proposed outcomes that i am hoping to see are a great lesson learned of our heritage through food, celebration and exploration of our culture. Youth will primarily create Community dinners accompanied by well know Chefs within the metro Youth will educate other youth on history of Cultural cuisine and what that means within the African American Heritage blog there journey through the course of the project listen to the history of the African American culture from the featured story tellers"," * I have recruited 12 children ages 10_17 * I have hired Chefs to conduct lessons and hands on cooking demonstrations with the kids * I have an advisory team of 5 adults * I have secured a commercial kitchen and space rental at Northside Healing Space * I have along with the children designed 8 menu plans plus more to be determined * The official start date is October 20,2022.; * Outcomes * Youth were able to gain historical and culinary knowledge through a series of activities including * Watching the four-part series High on the Hog * Learn different cooking styles when it comes to preparing similar dishes * Gain culinary etiquette * Teach family how to prepare a southern meal * Each youth participant was able to leave with new historical information about some of their favorite foods. They are also able to walk away with a recipe book to commemorate what they learned. * Many participants of the program left wanting it to be ongoing. They are able to gain and retain new knowledge of African American history and food, and are inspired to learn more about other cultures through this universal language. * We were able to bring the program to a close with a final dinner cooked by the youth along with staff. The youth were able to feed a total 65 people, including family and surrounding community members. Challenges * Due to youth schedules and the availability of chefs and staff, hands on activities such as cooking and cutting skills were delayed by a few weeks. * Some children were not able to fully complete the whole program due to their need to participate in fall sports, therefore they left during fall sports and returned after winter break to complete program.",,,,20000,,N/A,,"Iyana Galloway",Individual,"This Project that i will be leading among other supporting staff will be to emulate the African American documentary High On The Hog off of Netflix however this project will be led by youth. They will be learning there African American heritage through the historical backgrounds of Cuisine and culture. The Youth will have an opportunity to learn the why behind ""comfort food."" They will have an opportunity to cook fine cuisine and learn from some of the best chefs in the Twin Cities how to cook.",,,2022-09-17,2022-12-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grandmas-hands,,,,
10013371,"Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia",2021,15000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","(1) Increased access to innovative and effective Ojibwe language-learning materials. (2) An increased number of Ojibwe community members, particularly young community members, learning Ojibwe language and culture. (3) Increased proficiency of the Ojibwe language among Ojibwe community members. (4) An increased feeling of belonging and connection in our Ojibwe youth, particularly those who do not live on or near Ojibwe reservations. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,0.65,"Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project Reclaim will transmit the Ojibwe language and relationship to the land through an augmented reality (AR) experience so as to reawaken Ojibwe language and culture in Minnesota. For this stage of the project, GIM will hold a Community Analog Prototype Workshop and design Reclaim, an interactive mobile app that will simulate the experience of walking in the woods with Ojibwe Elders, exploring Ojibwe ancestral lands while learning the Ojibwe language. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,Leach,"Grassroots Indigenous Multimedia",,,,,"812-961-6360 x4",grants@gim-ojibwe.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grassroots-indigenous-multimedia," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038472,"GRCM Immersed in Culture",2024,280000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Specialized projection content for Headwaters exhibit, creation and content development of Meet Your Neighbor stations and associated programming piloted in partnership with Great River Regional Library system; creation of two murals celebrating diversity and a sculpture created by artists of diverse backgrounds; design a new exhibit, in partnership with Stearns County History Museum, for the rotating exhibit gallery, to tell the story and evolution of the land and buildings on and in which our museum will reside; design landscape and panels for an art fence for the Outdoor Adventures exhibit area.",,,18850,"MN Dept of Education (MDE), Blandin Foundation, Grand Rapids Area Community Foundation, Lake Country Power, Superior Choice Credit Union, Enbridge, Lake Country Power Round Up, MN Energy Resources Grant, Grand Rapids State Bank, Ojibwe Tribal Support",277672,2327,"Glen Palm (Chair), Buddy King (Vice Chair), Greg Reigstad (Treasurer), Monica Segura-Schw (Secretary), Jill Amsberry, Becky Coborn, Jane Ellision, Sara McKeever, Vincent Miles, Jennifer Mueller, Jerry VonKorff, Heidi Evere, Tom Grones, Mardi Noyes, Kate Flynn",,"Great River Children's Museum",,"GRCM is proposing MN Humanities Center Children's Museum grant partial support for the following museum exhibit elements reflecting GRCM's Immersed in Culture theme: - specialized projection content for Headwaters exhibit, - creation and content development of Meet Your Neighbor stations and associated programming piloted in partnership with Great River Regional Library system, - creation of two murals celebrating diversity and a sculpture created by artists of diverse backgrounds, - design a new exhibit, in partnership with Stearns County History Museum, for GRCM's rotating exhibit gallery, to tell the story and evolution of the land and buildings on and in which our museum will reside - design landscape and panels for an art fence for the Outdoor Adventures exhibit area. Additionally, funding for the Immersed in Culture Project would fund new Community Involvement Partnerships with Stearns History Museum and area educators. A new expansion of the GRRL-Partnership will bring extra experiences to rural communities in Central MN that are home to large populations of Spanish-speaking families. Each of these project components are aligned with MHC's goals and put intention behind playful learning experiences for early childhood and youth. Outreach will continue to underserved and diverse communities across the Central MN region and partnerships will be expanded and deepened with early childhood educators, elementary educators and youth-serving organizations. Preparing for opening doors and initial exhibit operations is work that will fall within the MHC Children's Museums grant period. Headwaters Night Sky - Native Skywatchers Design Studio (NSDS): GRCM intends to work with the NSDS to complete the design work and content creation for night skies in its Headwaters exhibit area. The Native Skywatchers team is comprised of mostly MN Native American scholars, artists, language specialists and scientists lead by Dr. Annette Lee (D/Lakota). Meet Your Neighbor (MYN) Stations: GRCM intends to develop and pilot a video kiosk format with a professional group of videographers to create a unique way of capturing and sharing (in a children's museum setting) a series of human stories of diverse people living in the Central MN region. These stations will eventually be located throughout the museum, but will begin in pilot mode through programming and outreach. Seeing and listening to real people telling stories, in their own words, about their life experiences on video kiosks is an opportunity to bring Central MN communities of people together, enable new connections and build understanding across diverse cultures. For example, an East African woman can offer a video demonstration and narrate how to make Jolla Rice at the Global Eats Cafe in Community Connections. In the Great Big River exhibit, a local water treatment worker can explain what happens to water from the Mississippi River to prepare it for household drinking - and back to the river again. Another kiosk might portray a family describing a fun day of recreation- fishing or hiking alongside the river. Real people will become a special part of the GRCM experience. Pilot programming will be developed to both share and collect Meet Your Neighbor content from children and adults around Central Minnesota and access points will be through Central Minnesota regional libraries and other area partners. History of Land and Building Exhibit Design: Great River Children's Museum acknowledges the rich history of the land upon which we are humbled to share. When we open the doors to the children's museum in late 2024 or early 2025, we will share the journey of the land upon which our building sits through the evolution of the facility itself in our future temporary exhibit gallery. We will work with the Stearns History Museum, community partners, and professionals to design and create an exhibit and share that exhibit with museum visitors. As play is at the core of how Great River Children's Museum shares stories, we will bring interactive elements into the exhibit in addition to other forms of narrative (written/audio/visual). Commissioned Cultural Art: GRCM's Art Task Force received an enthusiastic response from 80+ MN artists (representing a broadly diverse community) and would like to move forward with art commissions from artists of diverse backgrounds: 1 mural by a Somali artist, one mural by an East African artist, and one sculpture by an art team of Asian American decent. Each of the pieces represent a different cultural perspective on life in Central Minnesota. Outdoor Adventures exhibit design: GRCM is inspired by the beauty and richness of Central Minnesota, and will provide stipends for artists to create design proposals for fence panels. Additionally a landscape architect designer will be engaged. ",,,2024-03-13,2025-09-30,,Ongoing,,,Cassie," Miles",,,,,," (320) 200-4110 ext. 103",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grcm-immersed-culture-1,,,,
10034009,"GRCM Immersed in Culture",2024,280000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Specialized projection content for Headwaters exhibit, creation and content development of Meet Your Neighbor stations and associated programming piloted in partnership with Great River Regional Library system; creation of two murals celebrating diversity and a sculpture created by artists of diverse backgrounds; design a new exhibit, in partnership with Stearns County History Museum, for the rotating exhibit gallery, to tell the story and evolution of the land and buildings on and in which our museum will reside; design landscape and panels for an art fence for the Outdoor Adventures exhibit area.",,,,,,,"Glen Palm (Chair), Buddy King (Vice Chair), Greg Reigstad (Treasurer), Monica Segura-Schw (Secretary), Jill Amsberry, Becky Coborn, Jane Ellision, Sara McKeever, Vincent Miles, Jennifer Mueller, Jerry VonKorff, Heidi Evere, Tom Grones, Mardi Noyes, Kate Flynn",,"Great River Children's Museum",,"This project will produce content for the Headwaters exhibit including: 1) creation and content development of Meet Your Neighbor stations; 2) creation of two murals and a sculpture celebrating diversity; 3) new exhibit design in partnership with Stearns County History Museum; 4) design an art fence for the Outdoor Adventures exhibit.",,,2024-03-13,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cassandra,Miles,,,,,,"(320) 200-4110",cassie.miles@greatrivercm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/grcm-immersed-culture,,,,
10013350,"Great River Children’s Museum",2020,230000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","MEASURABLE OUTCOMES OF THE GRCM START-UP PROJECT EXHIBITS OUTCOMES Exhibits Plan: Complete the conceptual exhibit plan begun during the Museum Master Plan process. Move forward towards completion with Schematic and Final Development/Design coordinated with professional and consulting services - architects, exhibit designers and fabricators. The outcome will be fabrication and installation plans. The Legacy funds will be used to initiate the design process for the Great River exhibit which will reflect local history, cultural heritage and art connected to our relationship with the Mississippi River. The other exhibit that will be designed using these funds will be the Bridges to the World marketplace for cultural explorations. LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS OUTCOMES Formal and Higher Education: Move beyond the formative and early planning stages to develop potential collaborative arrangements such as co-staffing, student volunteer placements, shared and aligned curriculum, field trips, college student internships or practicums for future educators, joint training or research opportunities across different disciplines-from child development and education, non-profit management to marketing. PARENT-CHILD LEARNING IN A MUSEUM SETTING OUTCOMES Research: Families participating in GRCM events and activities prior to opening will steadily increase in numbers and in demographic range. Observations of interactions during play and feedback from parents and children will inform museum development of exhibits, programming, and practices. COMMUNITY PARTNERS OUTCOMES Beyond St. Cloud Metro: Implement five outreach events using mobile exhibits and activities to introduce the museum and connect with over 50 families in outlying areas to develop a regional audience. Community Organizations, Clubs, Service Groups: Continue to outreach and introduce the museum through presentations off-site or at the museum - in the community room; explore volunteer activities, develop partnering relationships around mutual community interests, secure donations for program development and scholarships for low income families. City of St. Cloud: Participate with Downtown Council, City of St. Cloud and downtown neighbors in mutually beneficial and collaborative way.   Who or what is expected to change as a result of the grant?   EXPECTED TO CHANGE As an emergent museum, the board, committees and planning groups are looking towards the future, when the GRCM building is completed and exhibits installed. Loads of visitors will come through the doors, and leave with smiling faces. GRCM’s guiding vision, established in the Museum Master Plan, “is a welcoming and flourishing Greater St. Cloud where ALL children look forward to a future that offers expanding opportunities”. Anticipated improvements to quality of community life: St. Cloud businesses will see parents and children coming into the downtown area, giving it more vitality and a reputation for being family-friendly. School districts and private schools in the metro and rural areas will have a new partner. Home schooled children will have a new learning resource. St. Cloud will have a new jewel to go along with the relocated and newly built City Hall and other established, major cultural attractions – Great River Regional Library, St. Cloud Civic Center, Paramount, and Pioneer Theatres. GRCM will open its doors for business, becoming a permanent regional attraction and Central Minnesota cultural resource. Our children will be more knowledgeable, become better adults, and have more FUN and JOY! ","The grant partially funded an Executive Director position & Program staff person to coordinate the following outcomes and expand and support our volunteer board and committees. GRCM hired our first museum staff. An Executive Director was hired in July 2020 and has provided leadership in financial management- establishing a new accounting system, financial policies, guiding a successful audit and securing additional funding. The ED has also directed GRCM’s significant progress in facility renovation and exhibit development and coordinated committee work. A Program & Outreach Manager was hired Feb. 2021 and has developed volunteer policies and training. She has also assisted with visiting exhibits and planned activities for community events, and piloted an onsite camp & field trips. Exhibit Design-Legacy funds supported important progress on two exhibits- Bridges and Great Big River- An exhibits committee was created in late 2019 that developed exhibit concepts, reviewed 12 RFPs and selected the Split Rock Studios/Haizlip/KidZibits team for design, fabrication and installation of exhibits that began work in Feb. 2021. They conducted 6 groups- 2 kick-off sessions and four workshops with community members. They completed Schematic Design I in July and SD II in September. This process involved several different community groups in providing input and feedback to these exhibit proposals. Mobile Exhibits- GRCM sponsored 2 visiting exhibits Storyland and Curious George from the Minnesota Children’s Museum that were supported by Legacy funds. These exhibits welcomed over 1,000 people into the museum building and provided preview experiences for families, early childhood and school programs. These experiences allowed GRCM to gain experience with assembling exhibits and establishing a COVID-safe protocols and cleaning routines for exhibit areas. Office Equipment & Supplies supported staff and volunteer activities in the museum building and at community events. ",,,,230000,,"Glen Palm (Board Chair); Buddy King (Vice Chair); Greg Reigstad (Treasurer); Monica Segura-Schwartz (Secretary); Jill Amsberry; Becky Coborn; Jim Davis; Jane Ellison; Heather Allen; Sara McKeever; Vincent Miles; Jennifer Mueller; Jerry VonKorff; Ismail Mohamed; Heidi Everett; Tom Grones",1.75,"Great River Children’s Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","In 2018 the Great River Children's Museum, (GRCM) received a building worth $1,500,000 from Liberty Bank. Since receiving this gift, the Board of Directors has completed a Museum Strategic Master Plan with Vergeront Museum Planning, a predesign plan and building condition assessment with JLG Architects, a hazardous building materials assessment with Braun Intertec, and a marketing plan with Gearbox Marketing. The GRCM mission is ""to create a place where every child and their caring adults can create, explore, discover and be inspired through the extraordinary power of play.""  The GRCM website, https://greatrivercm.org/ provides a great overview of the efforts up to this point and highlights the effort to promote understanding and inclusion of diverse populations.  With the funding provided by the Legacy Funds, the GRCM plans to hire staff to provide: building management financial and systems management business and strategic planning program and exhibit development and management of volunteers and future staff.  By September 2021, in conjunction with the architectural design plan, and museum master plan, exhibit development and building renovation will be coordinated and moving toward completion. ",,,2020-01-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cassie,Miles,"Great River Children's Museum","111 7th Avenue South","St. Cloud",MN,56301,,cassie.miles@greatrivercm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/great-river-childrens-museum,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031122,"Great River Children's Museum: Moving Forward Project",2023,225000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","GRCM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The GRCM Executive Director will be focused on the following outcomes (with 50% of her salary supporting the outcomes of this CMCL grant request) - Appropriate changes in board roles and committee structure will be made during 2022-23 to reflect evolution from a working to a governing, policy board. - Regional and cultural diversity will be represented in exhibit content, artwork and signage and will be evident throughout the museum. - Inclusion in exhibit and building design is attained through use of different languages, signage, ADA sensitivity and compliance. - Personnel policies for museum staff will be created and efforts made to hire diverse staff and to attract and recruit volunteers that represent the community. - Coordination of building renovation and exhibit development to create a welcoming and engaging public space. - Efforts will be made to create long-term sustainability through creating a framework of diverse income streams and guiding sustainable building design. GRCM PROGRAM AND OUTREACH MANAGER The Program and Outreach Manager will be responsible for creating high quality, learning experiences at GRCM across a variety of learning platforms for diverse audience groups, including parents as learners in the museum. Support for parent learning and positive interaction with their children in the museum might include enhancements to exhibit environments such as signage with questioning and conversation prompts and posters to highlight what and how children are learning. The specific outcomes related to the Legacy grant funds include: * Networks of collaborative relationships will be built and expanded in St. Cloud and surrounding Central Minnesota communities through existing groups like Great River Regional Library, school districts within a 25-30 mile radius of St. Cloud and higher education. * Meet Your Neighbor profiles will be created for the Community Connections, Great River and Headwaters exhibit areas in collaboration with exhibit design team. * Community activities will be planned and implemented during building renovation, including piloting new program ideas. * The volunteer base will be expanded and new policies, a volunteer handbook, and orientation for new volunteers will be created. * Specific learning experience goals will be articulated for exhibit areas focusing on different age groups, parent-child interactions and community connections. * Program guides and learning experience plans related to exhibit areas will be created to coordinate with some MN educational standards B-4th grade to support formal learning in schools. * Field trip options and policies will be created in consultation with local schools and early childhood programs. EXHIBIT DESIGN The Split Rock Studios (SRS) team is contracted through the completion of Schematic Design, Design Development, Fabrication and Installation phases of indoor exhibit areas: Climber to the Clouds; Community Connections; Great Explorations; Great River; Headwaters; Engineering Zone; Workshop and through the Schematic Design phase for the Outdoor Adventures exhibit space. The CMCL grant will partially fund the Great River, Headwaters and Community Connections exhibit areas. 1. Split Rock Studios design team will collaborate with GRCM to develop the exhibit elements that meaningfully represent GRCM's vision, values and goals. 2. Split Rock Studios designed exhibit areas will authentically and meaningfully reflect diverse cultures through exhibit content, Meet Your Neighbor components, artwork, signage and language. 3. Split Rock Studios will work with GRCM identified community partners to design high quality exhibit components and interpretive elements to maximize the learning capacity of each exhibit area. 4. Split Rock Studios will create positive visitor experiences that welcome all members of the GRCM community. This includes but is not limited to signage, wayfinding, safety considerations, acoustics & lighting, appropriate seating, culturally appropriate materials and sources, controlled access points, and family amenities so that visitors can enjoy their time at GRCM. 5. Split Rock Studios will provide deliverables (reports) that detail exhibit content, materials, color choices, finishes, and graphics",,,84509,"Since the date of the this grant award, $84,509 in private philanthropic gifts has allowed us to continue work through the design phase for our other core exhibit areas: Tinker Workshop, Everyday Engineering, Great Explorations, Climber to the Clouds, and Outdoor Adventures. ",136851,,"Glen Palm (Board Chair) Buddy King (Vice Chair) Greg Reigstad (Treasurer) Monica Segura-Schwartz (Secretary) Vincent Miles (Board Member) Jennifer Mueller (Board Member) Jill Amsberry (Board Member) Heidi Everett (Board Member) Jerry Von Korff (Board Member) Tom Grones (Board Member) Naima Hussein (Board Member) Sara McKeever (Board Member) Jane Ellison (Board Member) Becky Coborn (Board Member) ; Glen Palm, Board Chair Buddy King, Vice Chair Greg Reigstad, Treasurer Monica Segura-Schwarz, Secretary Vincent Miles, Board Member Kate Flynn, Board Member Jill Amsberry, Board Member Heidi Everett, Board Member Jerry Von Korff, Board Member Tom Grones, Board Member Naima Hussein, Board Member Sara McKeever, Board Member Jane Ellison, Board Member Becky Coborn, Board Member",,"Great River Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Great River Children's Museum: Moving Forward Project encompasses the development of new exhibits & programs with and for the families of Central MN. We are expanding upon partnerships formed with community groups, developing exhibit areas that open doors to new experiences and cultures, and working to create program guides that will highlight some of the many informal learning opportunities to be found in our exhibit areas. ",,,2022-01-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wright, Benton, Douglas, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pope, Sherburne, Stearns, Swift, Todd, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/great-river-childrens-museum-moving-forward-project,,,,
10013372,"Green Card Voices",2021,14800,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","#1 Educate 5,000 MN youngest residents (K-4th) about the local immigrant experience as lived by young, first-generation immigrants and refugees, and ensure they gain (1) cultural awareness & understanding of diverse immigrant experiences, and (2) undergo a change in attitude towards diverse immigrants. #2 Empower 30 immigrant youth by sharing their stories as authors of the Children’s Book. Through this process they will be (1) empowered, (2) grow their creativity, self-awareness, advocacy, and leadership skills, (3) practice their public speaking skills, and (4) develop self-advocacy skills (components include: speaking in public, articulating needs, contributions, and strengths). As they gain confidence in telling their story and experience positive responses from audiences, students learn and grow in self-knowledge and social interaction. 5,000 MN youngest residents (K-4th) who received locally-specific, and authentic immigrant experience. They will increase cultural awareness & understanding of diverse immigrant experiences by 30%, and (2) undergo a positive change in attitude towards diverse immigrants by 30%. 30 empower immigrant youth whose positive experience working on the Children’s Book left them with (1) increased creativity, self-awareness, advocacy, and leadership skills (by 30%), (2) increased public speaking skills (by 30%), and (4) newly develop self-advocacy skills (3 new skills). Production of a Children's book, printing, and distribution. 3-5 Book promotion events. 3,000 books produced and distributed. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,1.73,"Green Card Voices","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The grant will support the production of our first Children's Book created by immigrant youth for children ages K-4. Content will cover a wide range of topics: reasons for immigration, emotions and other aspects such as bullying, marginalization, transitions and loss. 3,000 copies will be produced and distributed along with accompanying events such as book readings. The goal is to build inclusive and integrated communities by sharing authentic first-person immigrant stories and building empathy. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tea,"Rozman Clark","Green Card Voices","2611 1st Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55408,612-355-0602,tea@greencardvoices.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/green-card-voices," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038358,"Group music, vocal and performance workshops and classes for economically disadvantaged older adults - pilot program",2025,12400,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"""Improved wellbeing among participants"", reflected in self-reported increases in joy, purpose, confidence, and social connection. These will be measured using post-program surveys with Likert-scale ratings, testimonials, and informal interviews. Group music-making has been shown to reduce loneliness and increase life satisfaction in older adults (Creech et al., 2013; Davidson & Faulkner, 2010). ""Skill development in music and storytelling"", including vocal technique, basic music literacy, performance confidence, and personal narrative.These tools will be applied within the program and beyond, enhancing self-expression and communication. In A&K's 2024 participant survey, 61% reported improved vocal and music skills, and 91% noted emotional and mental health benefits. Research confirms that older adults who engage in the arts experience cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits (Noice & Noice, 2009; NEA, 2021). ""Expanded access to the arts"" for economically disadvantaged Minnesotans through income-based scholarships and free, on-site workshops at residential communities. We expect to serve approximately 100-120 adults through reduced-fee or no-cost participation. These efforts directly address cost and transportation barriers that prevent low-income seniors from accessing high-quality arts education (National Endowment for the Arts, 2020). ""Increased artistic engagement among adults with limited prior access"", measured by scholarship uptake, attendance, re-enrollment, and interest in continued programs like our Seniors Rock Ensemble. The National Institute on Aging notes that sustained engagement in meaningful creative activity supports healthy aging and social connection (NIA, 2022).",,,7500,Unknown,11600,800,"John Blackshaw (Chair) Heidi Weiler (Treasurer), Jan Preble (Secretary), Wendy Williams Blackshaw (Director), Andrew Bourgoin (Director), Cheri Martin (Director), Stacey Minnick (Director), Dan Seeman (Director), Teri Deaver (ex officio/non-voting)",0.22,"Alive & Kickin",,"Founded in 2010 Alive & Kickin (A&K) offers four core programs and gives voice to seniors through personal stories and popular song, providing a space for isolated and underserved community members to connect with one another, find new purpose, shatter age-based stereotypes, and experience the wellbeing benefits of group music and performance participation. We serve a vulnerable population, 45% are low-income, 50% live with disabilities and chronic health conditions, 28% are Black/BIPOC. The project reimagines and expands on the high-quality, music and performance education aspect of our Seniors Rock Academy and increases the depth and breadth of Minnesotans served. The Academy is the framework for our 40 member Senior Rock Ensemble. Throughout the year the ensemble receives vocal music and theatrical training from professional performing and teaching artists as they learn contemporary songs and harmonies, write and record personal stories, rehearse, and perform across the Twin Cities, reaching 4500+ multigenerational audience members annually. This project will establish a new singing and performing arts education program open to all adults with a focus on serving diverse, low-income and disabled seniors with limited access to group performing arts learning opportunities. Funding supports a one-year pilot program that follows the Seniors Rock Academy September-May season. This includes convening a community advisory committee to help guide and evaluate the program, creating evergreen promotional content, providing a website presence and accessible registration, working with experienced artists to offer a variety of curricula, offering scholarships to low-income underserved communities, removing participation barriers, and evaluating the program's impact. Specifically, funding will support the following activities: -Six to nine, two-hour workshops and three multi-session classes over the fall, winter, and spring quarters, 24-36 hours of instructions. Two workshops and one class are planned per quarter. -Three accessible locations for education, a senior wellness center and residential community spaces operated by collaborative partners. -Reaching 200 adults with education (55%+ underserved). -Access to three to five experienced music teachers and artists, offering fun, accessible education for all skill-levels. Topics include caring for the aging voice, personal history storytelling and songwriting, music and sight-reading, vocal/singing technique, performance anxiety, choral work/harmony skill building. -An opportunity to share final projects with 40-80 multigenerational audience members. -A new skills building pathway for participants to join the Senior Rock Ensemble for ongoing singing and performance opportunities. -Collaborating with the following community organizations to help reach adult students from diverse backgrounds and provide low-income adults with free/low-cost access: Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA)/Cora McCorvey Health & Wellness Center (CMC), Minneapolis Highrise Representative Council (MPHA resident councils), and CommonBond Communities. Like the outcomes of our Rock Academy, the impact on the intended audience includes health and wellbeing benefits, skills acquisition, personal empowerment, and mental and emotional enrichment through creative self-expression. In a 2024 survey of Ensemble members 91% reported mental and emotional benefits, 77% noted physical improvements, over 90% felt renewed purpose and confidence, and 91% improved vocal and music skills, achieved personal goals, or overcame fears of performing live. ",,,2025-09-11,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Teri,Deaver,,,,,,"(612) 382-7155",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Dakota,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/group-music-vocal-and-performance-workshops-and-classes-economically-disadvantaged-older,,,,
10038473,"Growing Off The Land Exhibit",2024,180000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibit components.",,,69650,"Local Private Donations",180000,,"Joni Frolek, Beth Deal, Kellie Buck, Kristin Brevik",,"Childrens Discovery Center",,"The Children's Discovery Center is an emerging children's museum in Breckenridge, MN. The Children's Discovery Center's 15,000 square feet of built environments and curated experiences will bring together children, families, and people of all ages and backgrounds to share in the joy of play and inquiry, while exploring our regional culture, identity, and sense of place. This project aligns with Legacy cultural heritage exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Our area in the Red River Valley has a rich culture rooted in agriculture and local family farms, a deep history of people who homesteaded here and made a life through agriculture and agricultural related businesses. Several of these multigenerational farms are still proudly operating today and continue the way of life started over 100 years ago. Farm and ranch families comprise less than 2% of the U.S. population and 98% are operated by families - individuals, family partnerships or family corporations. Of the U.S. population, people who farm are in the minority and at the Children's Discovery Center we can showcase the farming way of life and the importance of the family farms for our countrys' food source. We will be a place for youth and families to learn about farming and how and where our food comes from and the importance of preserving the farming culture in the US. The mission of the Children's Discovery Center is to provide a creative learning environment for the youth in our community to discover the world around them through unique, hands-on experiences. It will be a space for youth to explore, interact, and discover the culture in everything around them. The heart of our mission is to connect generations, heritage, and our community together as families enter and engage with our space. Wilkin county has a rich history of culture and has first hand experienced the evolution of agriculture. We want to showcase this multigenerational and traditional way of living through our play based approach to learning and engaging community events. Our neighboring community, Wahpeton, ND, is home to Circle of Nations Wahpeton Indian School. Circle of Nations is an inter-tribal off-reservation boarding school that started as an Indian agriculture school. Circle of Nations school represents tribes that were the first dwellers of the land we currently reside on. The continued collaboration with the leaders of Circle of Nations Wahpeton Indian School will equip us to create a strong and accurate exhibit that reflects the earliest culture and farming practices in our region. In alignment with Legacy goals to support youth education, new exhibits and outreach to underserved communities, grant funds will be used for fabrication of a new agriculture heritage exhibit and community educational outreach programming. Growing off the Land will showcase the rich agriculture that our region is best known for. It offers children the opportunity to play out the roles they see around them in daily life, centered on the local agricultural economy. Children take on the roles of gardener, farmer, processor, seed agronomist, farmers market vendor, implement dealer, and consumer. Components of this exhibit will be used in the STEM Discovery Lab where youth can explore the technology being used on today's farms and processing plants, including drones, robots, and coding. With established partnership opportunities with local nonprofits and community events we are able to bring traveling exhibits and educational outreach into the community now and in the future. Grant funds will be used to develop and host community outreach events to showcase the Growing off the Land exhibit, bringing and using components and themes from the exhibit to offer free and accessible community events that are planned for a start date of Spring 2024. All experiences at the Children's Discovery Center are centered on play, exploration, and inquiry because we believe these activities and actions are the primary drivers of learning. The exhibit connects learners to the local environment, landscape, industry, culture, and way of life. Play experiences help learners view their actions and decision-making in the context of their community and the larger world, helping foster the sense of belonging and social cohesion. Learning at the Children's Discovery Center is active, social, multi-generational, and fun. The Children's Discovery Center is designed to support the sometimes rambunctious nature of group play, trying new things, embracing mistakes, and trying again. We know children are learning when they're lost in their play and freely choosing what comes next. At the Children's Discovery Center, learners of all ages experience the joy of play. ",,,2024-03-13,2025-12-01,,Ongoing,,,Joni," Frolek",,,,,," (701) 388-7953",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Big Stone, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Norman, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/growing-land-exhibit-1,,,,
10038407,"Growing Cultural Understanding Through a Public Art Garden",2024,107195,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Increased awareness of the Hmong Leng language: Track Hmong media coverage, social media engagement, and community discussions related to the book and its launch; Strengthened cultural identity and pride: Gauge the community's response to the book's content and its portrayal of Hmong Leng culture; Community involvement: Assess the level of participation of community members in various Hmong Leng project activities, such as book discussions, workshops, and cultural events; Track book distribution: Monitor the number of individuals who are learning Hmong Leng through the book or other resources inspired by the project; Monitor the number of schools, libraries and community groups acquiring the book for their collections and incorporating it into curriculum materials into their teaching; Attendance and participation: Track the number of attendees at the launch party and their engagement in activities and discussions. Our goal is to have 400 attendees attend our book launch free community event; Media coverage and online visibility: Analyze media coverage of the event and social media engagement related to the launch party.",,,1000,"McNeely Foundation",95307,11887,"Pang Her Vang (President), Steven Thao (Vice President), Xing Chu Yang Heu (Secretary), Chongge Thao (Treasurer), Sao Thao, Xou Thao, Lu Yang, Leng Vang, Heu Lang Chu Yang Heu, Paul Yang, Tong Thao",,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society",,"The applicant (MCFGS) is an all-volunteer non-profit creating and promoting a public garden as a multi-cultural learning experience to preserve and honor cultural heritage for all Minnesotans. We propose a new Pilot Project with two educational elements. 1: partner with two public middle schools to develop curriculum materials, host field trips and design preparatory materials to help foster all of the state middle school student's collective understanding of the diverse art, culture and heritage demonstrated in the garden. 2. Create an interactive ArcGIS Map of the garden containing the curriculum level information and also explaining Hmong, Chinese and Dakota cultural symbols, structures and knowledge, with access for everyone. This involves partner school curriculum developers, materials, busses, cultural lunches, an Arc GIs map producer, A Survey Data Coder for map input, and a manager for the complex project. 1. Curriculum created for middle school students in partnership with two schools We will work with curricular liaisons at each school to develop curriculum and associated field trip materials and information relevant to learning goals at a middle school grade level that will be used in the schools and become part of one layer of the interactive digital ArcGIS map. 1a. Field trips held, and materials produced in advance that will support the development of culturally diverse humanities programming, including arts programming by individuals and organizations. 2. Provide education and student outreach by creating Board/community/school driven interactive digital cultural map with middle school curriculum layer available to the public through websites, on smart phones, for use on school field trips, auditory and written, in 3 languages. Map draft with locations, cultural elements, plants will begin immediately upon receiving grant. When schools have developed curriculum, that will be added as a layer to the map. The map will contain information on: Chinese architecture, calligraphy, garden principles, plant identification and symbolism, poetry used, immigrant history, Hmong (Minnesota and Changsha) symbols, languages, pandau significance, Dakota stone language and meaning and symbolism. Time and location and entry portals for annual cultural events (Spring, Mid-Autumn, Winter Festivals, Poetry and Photo Contests) Schools will develop materials before their field trips. These will include possibility of student performances showcasing in the garden and potentially ""publishing"" or posting in some sort of exhibition what they learned /did/ created. Impact on Audience The two school partners will be directly impacted. Txuj Ci Hmong Language and Culture - Upper Campus: 119 students (unofficial count by Kara Arzamendia, Dir. St Paul Public Schools Data Center), Open World Learning Upper Campus: 218 ~ total population of 337. Student learning will be amplified by curriculum developed using the garden to explore requirements in multiple areas of learning. Media coverage, student sharing of the field trips and Grant management staff of SPPS will publicize these experiences and encourage continuing exploration of the garden to share curriculum and culture. St. Paul Parks and Rec will feature the map on its website for all to see. Performances in the garden will draw more people to understand cultures. ",,,2024-05-21,2026-05-30,,"In Progress",,,William," Zajicek",,,,,," (763) 913-4438",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/growing-cultural-understanding-through-public-art-garden-1,,,,
10034099,"Growing Cultural Understanding Through a Public Art Garden",2024,107195,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Student learning will be amplified by curriculum developed using the garden to explore requirements in multiple areas of learning. Media coverage, student sharing of the field trips and Grant management staff of SPPS will publicize these experiences and encourage continuing exploration of the garden to share curriculum and culture. St. Paul Parks and Rec will feature the map on its website for all to see. Performances in the garden will draw more people to understand cultures.",,,1000,"McNeely Foundation",,,"Bill Zajicek (President), Chen Zhou (Vice President), Stuart Knappmiller (Treasurer), Linda Mealey-Lohmann (Secretary/President Emeritus), Audrey Busch, Sue Klevan, Christina Le, Donglin Liang, Christina Deng Morrison, Romi Sadowa, Pa Thao, Ali Van, Mary Wareham, Gaoly Yang",,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society",,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society will create and promote a public garden as a multi-cultural learning experience to preserve and honor cultural heritage for all Minnesotans. The new pilot project will have two educational elements: 1) Partner with two public middle schools to develop curriculum materials, host field trips and design preparatory materials to help foster all of the state middle school students collective understanding of the diverse art, culture and heritage demonstrated in the garden. 2) Create an interactive ArcGIS Map of the garden containing the curriculum level information and explaining Hmong, Chinese and Dakota cultural symbols, structures and knowledge, with access for everyone. This involves partner school curriculum developers, materials, buses, cultural lunches, an ArcGIS map producer, A Survey Data Coder for map input, and a manager for the complex project.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Romi,Slowiak,,,,,,"(763) 913-4382","romislowiak@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/growing-cultural-understanding-through-public-art-garden,,,,
10034008,"Growing Off The Land Exhibit",2024,180000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibit components.",,,69650,"Local Private Donations",,,"Joni Frolek, Beth Deal, Kellie Buck, Kristin Brevik",,"Children's Discovery Center",,"This project will support new exhibit components, including an agriculture heritage exhibit, that will showcase the farming way of life and the importance of family farms for the country's food source. It includes workshops and hands-on learning in roles such as gardener, farmer, processor, seed agronomist, farmers market vendor, and consumer.",,,2024-03-13,2025-12-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Joni,Frolek,,,,,,"(701) 388-7953",thechildrensdiscoverycenter@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Big Stone, Clay, Douglas, Grant, Hubbard, Mahnomen, Norman, Norman, Stevens, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Wilkin",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/growing-land-exhibit,,,,
10038486,"Healing for Hip Hop Lovers",2025,18350,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The audience we intend to reach with the Healing for Hip Hop Lovers project are Black folks suffering from grief in the North and South Minneapolis communities. We expect the impact on this audience to be that people gain a toolbox of practical ways to navigate grief such as journaling, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices. These skillsets, their journal, and the community that they build in these spaces will allow them to cope in healthier ways than they may have previously. We hope that it will also inspire deeper healing and spread the idea that there are simple and creative ways to navigate loss. That they are not alone and that there are safe spaces to share what they are experiencing. This sort of unburdening and intentionality will hopefully have a domino effect, as participants go out into the community better equipped and less likely to use substances to numb themselves or explode on others because they are so pent up with emotion. When folks are better equipped to navigate their pain, they show in their communities more whole; becoming tangible examples for those around them that healing is possible.",,,,Unknown,15050,3300,"Ali Ross (Board Chair), Anna Snider (Treasurer), Ann Koller, Brendan LaRocque, Marquise Bowie",,"Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)",,"The crisis is the consistent loss of life experienced in the Twin Cities due to gun violence, addiction and systemic oppression of marginalized people. Within the last few weeks, we've seen a Black police officer gunned down on the job and a non-verbal child found dead. The impact on the Black community is that we're hurting and normalizing the trauma because we see it so often. Many have become desensitized or seek substances to numb their pain. My project will use music, journaling and community engagement to provide an outlet for folks to process their grief in a creative way to cultivate real healing. Using my book ""The 7 Day Grief Journal for Hip Hop Lovers"", Black, intergenerational community members will have the opportunity to explore various kinds of loss from loved ones passing, relationships expiring and even opportunities missed. We'll use journaling as a tool to unpack grief, process emotions, and shape new narratives with intentionality. We will hold six journaling workshops, with a goal of serving 90 community members and equipping them with wellness practices to better navigate grief. The two-hour sessions will include two writing prompts from the book where participants will journal and engage in sharing their stories in a group setting. Each participant will receive a journal to use in the workshop and take home as a gift. Healthy and delicious food will also be provided at sessions through partnership with H.E.A.L. MPLS. In addition to journaling, we will also practice mindfulness and breathing exercises led by TakeABreath LLC practitioners as part of building our toolkits for wellness and intentionally regulating our emotions to better deal with grief. Each session will have a DJ providing the tunes that go along with the hip hop journal and create an overall vibe for free-flowing creativity. We aim to foster more than a safe space, but a brave space, a creative space and a healing ground. As a way to reduce participation barriers, each participant will be given a $25 gift card that can help with transportation and other needs. The ultimate goal is to equip the Black community with the skills needed to better navigate loss and show up more whole. ",,,2024-08-01,2025-02-28,,Completed,,,Lane," Brown",,,,,," (612) 353-6768",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healing-hip-hop-lovers-1,,,,
10038487,"Healing Cities Pavilion : Broadway X Emerson",2025,30000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Expected Impact: For the community, the pavilion will provide a dedicated space for grieving and honoring lost loved ones, facilitating emotional healing through art and cultural expression. By hosting sound healing sessions, workshops, and community gatherings, it will offer a therapeutic environment that helps alleviate trauma and foster a sense of unity. For local youth involved in its creation, the project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community resilience and develop valuable skills in design, project management, and community engagement. The pavilion is also expected to enhance cultural appreciation and cohesion by serving as a venue for diverse artistic expressions and memorial activities, reinforcing a shared community identity and resilience.",,,,Unknown,30000,,"Lisa Denzer, C. Terrence Anderson, Sonal Gerten, Gregory Cunningham, Stephanie Englund, PJ Hill, DeAnna Cummings, Anne Pappe, Dorion Taylor, Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretsen, Travis Lee, Leah Leydecker, Roger Cummings",,"Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA)",,"North Minneapolis has been dealing with a surge in gun violence and the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, post pandemic. Three months ago, a tragic incident occurred when a community member was murdered on the Emerson sidewalk, right in front of Juxtaposition Arts' (JXTA) campus. This was the first murder on our campus in 20 years, marking a significant and distressing moment for our community. This crisis is compounded by existing social and economic disparities, which include high levels of poverty, limited access to quality healthcare, food desert and education, and systemic inequities. As a vital community institution, JXTA recognizes the urgent need for initiatives that provide safe, healing spaces where individuals can grieve, heal, and come together as a community. In response to these crises, Juxtaposition Arts is committed to creating a dedicated healing space that addresses both immediate emotional needs and fosters long-term community resilience and recovery. JXTA's Environmental Design Lab looks to create a healing pavilion on our campus, in the heart of North Minneapolis to make space for public healing and reflection. Facilitate the Process of Grieving: This pavilion, inspired by Afrofuturist aesthetics, will be designed and constructed in collaboration with the youth of our Environmental Design Lab. It will provide a dedicated space for community members to gather, express their grief, and honor those lost. By hosting healing sessions and community gatherings, the pavilion will facilitate the grieving process and provide a supportive environment for all affected individuals. Encourage Healing: The Healing Pavilion will serve as a central hub for ongoing workshops and activities aimed at fostering emotional recovery and community cohesion. These will include art and design workshops led by local artists and therapists, allowing participants to engage in creative expression as a means of processing their trauma. Additionally, the pavilion will host games and light installations designed to create a calming and meditative atmosphere, encouraging relaxation and providing a respite from daily stresses. Assist in the Recovery of the Community: The construction and programming of the Healing Pavilion will actively involve the entire community, with a special focus on engaging the youth of the Environmental Design Lab. By involving young people in the design and building process, we empower them to take an active role in shaping their environment and contributing to their community's recovery. The pavilion will host regular events and workshops open to all ages, fostering intergenerational connections and community solidarity, thus promoting long-term recovery and revitalization. ",,,2024-07-22,2025-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Nesra," Cummings",,,,,," (612) 588-1148",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healing-cities-pavilion-broadway-x-emerson-1,,,,
10034139,"Healing Cities Pavilion: Broadway X Emerson",2025,30000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Expected Impact: For the community, the pavilion will provide a dedicated space for grieving and honoring lost loved ones, facilitating emotional healing through art and cultural expression. By hosting sound healing sessions, workshops, and community gatherings, it will offer a therapeutic environment that helps alleviate trauma and foster a sense of unity. For local youth involved in its creation, the project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community resilience and develop valuable skills in design, project management, and community engagement. The pavilion is also expected to enhance cultural appreciation and cohesion by serving as a venue for diverse artistic expressions and memorial activities, reinforcing a shared community identity and resilience.",,,,,,,"Lisa Denzer, C. Terrence Anderson, Sonal Gerten, Gregory Cunningham, Stephanie Englund, PJ Hill, DeAnna Cummings, Anne Pappe, Dorion Taylor, Lynnea Atlas-Ingebretsen, Travis Lee, Leah Leydecker, Roger Cummings",,"Juxtaposition Arts (JXTA)",,"North Minneapolis has been dealing with a surge in gun violence and the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, post pandemic. Three months ago, a tragic incident occurred when a community member was murdered on the Emerson sidewalk, right in front of Juxtaposition Arts' (JXTA) campus. This was the first murder on our campus in 20 years, marking a significant and distressing moment for our community. This crisis is compounded by existing social and economic disparities, which include high levels of poverty, limited access to quality healthcare, food desert and education, and systemic inequities. As a vital community institution, JXTA recognizes the urgent need for initiatives that provide safe, healing spaces where individuals can grieve, heal, and come together as a community. In response to these crises, Juxtaposition Arts is committed to creating a dedicated healing space that addresses both immediate emotional needs and fosters long-term community resilience and recovery. JXTA's Environmental Design Lab is looking to create a healing pavilion on our campus, in the heart of North Minneapolis to make space for public healing and reflection.",,,2024-07-22,2025-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chango,Cummings,,,,,,"(612) 597-3740"," chango.cummings@juxtaposition.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healing-cities-pavilion-broadway-x-emerson,,,,
10034138,"Healing for Hip Hop Lovers",2025,18350,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The audience we intend to reach with the Healing for Hip Hop Lovers project are Black folks suffering from grief in the North and South Minneapolis communities. We expect the impact on this audience to be that people gain a toolbox of practical ways to navigate grief such as journaling, breathing exercises, and mindfulness practices. These skillsets, their journal, and the community that they build in these spaces will allow them to cope in healthier ways than they may have previously. We hope that it will also inspire deeper healing and spread the idea that there are simple and creative ways to navigate loss. That they are not alone and that there are safe spaces to share what they are experiencing. This sort of unburdening and intentionality will hopefully have a domino effect, as participants go out into the community better equipped and less likely to use substances to numb themselves or explode on others because they are so pent up with emotion. When folks are better equipped to navigate their pain, they show in their communities more whole; becoming tangible examples for those around them that healing is possible.",,,,,,,"Ali Ross (Board Chair), Anna Snider (Treasurer), Ann Koller, Brendan LaRocque, Marquise Bowie",,"Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)",,"The crisis is the consistent loss of life experienced in the Twin Cities due to gun violence, addiction and systemic oppression of marginalized people. Within the last few weeks, we've seen a Black police officer gunned down on the job and a non-verbal child found dead. The impact on the Black community is that we're hurting and normalizing the trauma because we see it so often. Many have become desensitized or seek substances to numb their pain. This project will use music, journaling and community engagement to provide an outlet for folks to process their grief in a creative way to cultivate real healing.",,,2024-08-01,2024-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lane,Brown,,,,,,"(612) 353-6768",lane@thecentralneighborhood.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healing-hip-hop-lovers,,,,
10034146,"Healthy Eating Here at Home (Market Bucks)",2025,970000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Increased purchasing power of SNAP customers.",,,,,,,"Available Upon Request",,"Hunger Solutions Minnesota Years 1 & 2",,"Market Bucks is a nutrition incentive program designed to help SNAP customers increase their purchasing power at farmers markets, mobile markets, CSAs and with direct marketing farmers. SNAP customers can use their EBT card and receive a dollar-for-dollar match on all SNAP spending at farmers markets, up to $10 per visit. Customers also receive up to an additional $10 in federally funded Produce Market Bucks, further increasing their purchasing power specifically for fruits and vegetables. The Market Bucks program increases the amount of fresh, local and healthy food SNAP customers can purchase and helps bring in new customers to farmers markets throughout the state.",,,2023-07-01,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jill,Westfall,,,,,,,jwestfall@hungersolutions.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/healthy-eating-here-home-market-bucks,,,,
10031020,"HeartSpeaks: Voices of Cultura Writing Circles",2023,16015,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","HeartSpeaks: Voices of Cultura will provide safe spaces to express joy, heartache, resiliency, and healing. Writing mentorship will also facilitate the creation, and drafting of writings with underrepresented arts communities in hearing and witnessing BIPOC voices. Three events of writing pieces based on Community Murals Fostering the creative expressions of community members to experience expressing, writing, and learning about the Murals in their community. Community members will actively engage in elevating and amplifying LatinX arts, culture, and heritage in Minnesota Increase the depth and breadth of Minnesotans who will connect with arts, culture, and heritage Writings and video recordings will be a substantial work to be added to the historical LatinX Cultural Arts body of knowledge. Participatory evaluations will be administered during workshops, and performances to be reviewed for feedback and program design. Writings, Video recordings will be hosted on the HeartSpeaks media site to be shared with artists/ participants and with the larger Cultural Arts Community adding to the body of work of LatinX Arts.","Project implementation was originally planned for the Summer/Fall of 2022 and the Spring/Summer 2023. Due to the timeline of funds, allocation of outdoor events has been scheduled for Spring/Summer 2023 with a Winter event being planned for 2/11/2023.; HeartSpeaks: Voices of Culture Writing Circles began as a bearing witness to the acknowledgment, validation and pride of LatinX, BIPOC communities. As a child I had very few opportunities to see myself reflected and now I can see myself and other BIPOC people reflected in many murals in our communities. Being raised in a rural town with only two other Mexican families I had little representation in media, print, art, educational resources. The Voices of Culture Writing Circles has created spaces for our communities seeing and feeling a sense of belonging. The original project was 2-3 large community circles. As the grant timing shifted my original plan shifted to later in the grant cycle and with that change, I added on 2 additional small circles; to include Interactive Community Coloring Spaces. Four mural/cultural artist were highlighted with a writing circle conversation. Artist were generous with their time and well received by participants. The discussions of dreams/ideas/techniques intrigued writers with deeply moving writing responses. The murals facilitated discussion of connecting to ancestral roots, ceremonies, and culture which were reflected in pubic community murals. The intersections of music, colors, ancestral ceremonial activities brings a deep connection to our communities, The request for continued Voice of Culture Writing Circles with over 6 more requests in schools, women's groups, and youth groups reflects the communities desire to have more opportunities to see their lives reflected in the Community. Multiple community responses were positive and created a deeper sense of art, cultura and respect for our lives within the larger community. Facilitating the stories community members shared, at times for the first time, they continued writing and sharing their writings that often became poems that were shared with the circle participants. Laughter, tears and deep reflection were the light that brought fears to a healing space as at times life direction was strengthened. Multi-generational stories were shared creating bonds of care, and understanding as we see threads that link one to another. Circle participants would often ask, when will we meet again? I have something I want to share."" The request for circles are shared in the circle round back, did you experience a newfound awareness? What was celebratory and/or difficult? What feelings do the murals evoke in your life? The voices of participants carry the lesson of gathering, sharing food, expressing their fears, dreams, and hope for the future, are just a few aspects of Mural reflections.",,,,100,,N/A,,"Lupe Castillo",Individual,"Voices of Cultura, amplify arts, culture, and heritage through LatinX Arts In Minnesota. Murals are mirrors of community with imagery, traditions, and ceremonies embedded within the stories shared. Writing circles create spaces for underrepresented LatinX/BIPOC communities to experience an affirming space with LatinX-focused activities to increase connectivity with arts, culture, and heritage. LatinX and BIPOC communities' cultural pride and honor will be elevated and celebrated.",,,2022-07-21,2023-04-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heartspeaks-voices-cultura-writing-circles,,,,
10038481,"Hees iyo Fanka: Celebrating Somali Culture Through Karaoke and Music",2025,37800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The event's primary goal is to attract over 50 attendees, with 60% participating in Somali-only karaoke and 20% from non-Somali backgrounds. More than one Somali artist or poet will perform, adding cultural significance to the event. A 10% increase in AICS social media engagement will be tracked post-event, demonstrating the event's success. Attendance, participation, and social media metrics will be monitored through sign-in sheets and engagement analytics, ensuring the event's goals are met.",,,,Unknown,37800,,"Abdullahi Mohamed (President), Faisal Adeed (Secretary), Fatah Abdi (Tresure), Abdifatah Soyan, Mohamed Shuriye",,"African Immigrants Community Services",,"AICS is hosting ""Hees iyo Fanka,"" a one-night event celebrating Somali music and culture through karaoke and live performances. The event aims to bring together the Somali community and broader Minneapolis public to foster pride in Somali heritage and promote cultural exchange. It will feature Somali karaoke and live performances by local artists and poets, showcasing the richness of Somali musical traditions. The event will encourage language preservation and provide an opportunity for community members to connect through the joy of music. ",,,2024-08-01,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Mohamed," Ahmed",,,,,," (952) 457-8991",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hees-iyo-fanka-celebrating-somali-culture-through-karaoke-and-music-1,,,,
10034142,"Hees iyo Fanka: Celebrating Somali Culture Through Karaoke and Music",2025,37800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The event's primary goal is to attract over 50 attendees, with 60% participating in Somali-only karaoke and 20% from non-Somali backgrounds. More than one Somali artist or poet will perform, adding cultural significance to the event. A 10% increase in AICS social media engagement will be tracked post-event, demonstrating the event's success. Attendance, participation, and social media metrics will be monitored through sign-in sheets and engagement analytics, ensuring the event's goals are met.",,,,,,,"Abdullahi Mohamed (President), Faisal Adeed (Secretary), Fatah Abdi (Tresure), Abdifatah Soyan, Mohamed Shuriye",,"African Immigrants Community Services",,"AICS is hosting ""Hees iyo Fanka,"" a one-night event celebrating Somali music and culture through karaoke and live performances. The event aims to bring together the Somali community and broader Minneapolis public to foster pride in Somali heritage and promote cultural exchange. It will feature Somali karaoke and live performances by local artists and poets, showcasing the richness of Somali musical traditions. The event will encourage language preservation and provide an opportunity for community members to connect through the joy of music.",,,2024-08-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohamed,Ahmed,,,,,,"(952) 457-8991",m.ahmed@aicsmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hees-iyo-fanka-celebrating-somali-culture-through-karaoke-and-music,,,,
10038379,"Hennepin Fest: A women-led music and cultural festival",2025,43700,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,9451,Unknown,39700,4000,"Pamela (Pam) Moore (President), David Frank (Vice President), Rebecca (Bekka) Merrill (Secretary), Kathleen Boe (Treasurer), Jacqueline (Jacqui) R. deVries, Michael (Mike) Goggin, Elizabeth (Zib) Hinz, Karl Holter, Jon Lewis, Amy Lucas, Gregory (Greg) McMoore, Michael Rainville, Jr., Debra Stone, Glenn Woythaler, Sarah Wovcha, Commissioner Kevin Anderson (Ex-Officio), Commissioner Debbie Goettel, (Ex-Oficio)",,"Hennepin History Museum",,"Hennepin History Museum (HHM) is thrilled to present Hennepin Fest, a new music and cultural festival to be held in the Minneapolis Washburn Fair Oaks Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. This free public festival celebrates the diverse music and culture of our community through music, spoken word, and dance performances by local artists of varying identities and backgrounds. The schedule includes 4-6 musical acts led by women and gender-expansive people. Hennepin Fest will illuminate these local women and gender-expansive artists who serve as culture bearers transmitting their personal and community history through music and art. Hennepin Fest will also offer a vendor village featuring arts and crafts representative of the diverse cultural heritage of our region. The festival will be hosted by Diane Miller (a.k.a. Diane ), musician and radio host and producer of The Local Show on MPR's 89.3 The Current. HHM will work with Diane to identify and book well known artists gaining traction in the community to generate excitement and meaningful turnout for the event. All music and performing arts will take place on a mobile stage at the bottom of the natural amphitheater in the southeast corner of the park. A paved pathway located at a crest of a natural rise in the park will allow us to create accessible viewing areas for people with physical limitations. Performances include a range of genres such as Hip-Hop/R-&-B, Jazz, Rock/Pop, Country/Bluegrass/Americana, and World Music. We will not have a hierarchy of performers but will celebrate all performers equally with standard set times and balanced visibility on promotional materials. Hennepin Fest exemplifies how the local music scene can be an egalitarian melting pot where unique individual and community identities blend together to create something beautiful. With the support of Diane and HHM board member Jon Lewis (both of whom are closely connected with the local music scene), some of the musical acts who may be involved include PaviElle French, Maria Isa, Tina Schlieske, Chastity Brown, Kiss the Tiger, Lady Midnight, Gully Boys, Ber, Humbird, The Twins of Franklin, Sophia Eris, and Connie Evingson. Breaks between musical performances will feature poets, storytellers, and/or dancers. We are inviting poets and storytellers Heid Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Ojibwe), Sheletta Brundidge, and Gwen Westerman (Sisseton Wahpeton Dakota and Cherokee). Dance groups being pursued include Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue community-based dance group performing traditional Aztec and Indigenous dances from Mexico, and our partners at the Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota performing traditional Tibetan dance and music from the Himalayan mountains. In addition to these performances, HHM will invite local vendors from diverse backgrounds to sell art, jewelry, crafts, and food from stands and food trucks to be located in a vendor village on the north side of the park. We will intentionally develop and reach out to a list of prospective vendors who showcase the diverse cultural heritage of our region. See the Community Involvement section for an initial list of possible artisan and food vendors. ",,,2025-01-01,2025-06-30,,Completed,,,John," Crippen",,,,,,"(612) 767-5621",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hennepin-fest-women-led-music-and-cultural-festival,,,,
10038402,"Historical Research and Greater MN Outreach for Telling Queer History",2024,100000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"These grant activities will allow TQH to impact audiences through storytelling, to educate and connect people across race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic class who may otherwise share a more limited LGBTQ+ demographic.",,,,Unknown,98373,1626,"Jaymie Wagner (Chair), Meghan Lafferty (Secretary), Nikolas Fox (Treasurer), Harper Wicklund, Gereon Fuller, KP Parrish, Mycall Riley, Mo Mayo, Cam Yang",,"Telling Queer History",,"Telling Queer History (TQH) requests $162,450 to support the collection and preservation of personal oral histories from LGBTQIA+ communities in rural Minnesota; historical research for our archives and LGBTQ+ history walking tours; and community outreach in greater Minnesota. This grant will support the early development of a series of supplemental curriculum products detailing Minnesota LGBTQ+ history, creating a potential new earned revenue stream for TQH. To execute these activities we will hire two part-time contractors, an engagement and administrative assistant to support the logistics of expanding our reach to greater Minnesota and a researcher to lead the development of these projects. This grant will additionally increase the hours and wages of our existing staff. This work will broaden the geographic area represented in our archives and expand the educational and storytelling power of our work by illustrating connections between oral histories and the social, political, and economic climates in which they occurred. These grant activities will allow TQH to impact audiences through storytelling, to educate and connect people across race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic class who may otherwise share a more limited LGBTQ+ demographic. Although we have received consistent interest and virtual event attendance from queer communities in greater Minnesota, TQH has not yet had the organizational or financial capacity to collect oral histories from individuals living outside of the Twin Cities. Bringing our curated oral history events to cities in greater Minnesota will increase our audience and expand our community connections from urban to rural. One potential organizational partner in greater Minnesota is Red River Rainbow Seniors, which collects oral histories from LGBTQ+ seniors in the Red River Valley. We continue seeking these partnerships with queer rural organizations, which will allow us to learn about the scale, culture, and history of their communities. Partnership activities will include travel to queer communities in greater Minnesota, tabling at rural Pride events, and in-person recording of oral histories from rural queer individuals. TQH will focus on building relationships with queer communities in Fargo-Moorehead, Red Wing, Stillwater, Duluth, and St. Cloud. TQH will hire a researcher to support contextualization of the historical and societal contexts of existing oral histories in our archives. This research will strengthen our body of work, further enriching and honoring the oral histories we've already collected. This research will also inform the development of a series of supplemental curriculum products detailing some archived aspects of LGBTQ+ history. The LGBTQ+ experience is inherently intersectional; specific topics include racial justice, aging and immigration. These products may include materials such as first-person oral histories, artwork, and discussion guides for each source. THQ's walking tour details the LGBTQ+ history of Downtown Minneapolis and was developed in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center. Since its launch in 2022, we have received requests to develop similar walking tours for additional areas within the Twin Cities. The researcher hired through this grant will develop walking tours for downtown St. Paul and the Powderhorn neighborhood in Minneapolis, integrating oral histories from our archives. ",,,2024-05-21,2025-09-30,,Completed,,,Rebecca," Lawrence",,,,,," (612) 423-4320",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hennepin, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historical-research-and-greater-mn-outreach-telling-queer-history-1,,,,
10034242,"Historical Research and Greater MN Outreach for Telling Queer History",2024,100000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"These grant activities will allow TQH to impact audiences through storytelling, to educate and connect people across race, gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic class who may otherwise share a more limited LGBTQ+ demographic.",,,,,,,"Jaymie Wagner (Chair), Meghan Lafferty (Secretary), Nikolas Fox (Treasurer), Harper Wicklund, Gereon Fuller, KP Parrish, Mycall Riley, Mo Mayo, Cam Yang",,"Telling Queer History",,"Telling Queer History will support the collection and preservation of personal oral histories from LGBTQIA+ communities in rural Minnesota; historical research for our archives and LGBTQ+ history walking tours; and community outreach in greater Minnesota. This grant will also support the early development of a series of supplemental curriculum products detailing Minnesota LGBTQ+ history, creating a potential new earned revenue stream for TQH.",,,2024-05-21,2025-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Rebecca,Lawrence,,,,,,"(612) 423-4320","hello@tellingqueerhistory.com ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hennepin, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/historical-research-and-greater-mn-outreach-telling-queer-history-0,,,,
36613,"History and Art of Somalia: Field Trip and Content Development - Competitive Award",2016,10210,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","Quantitative Outcomes:Between January and November 2016, 360 students from 6 schools visit the Somali Museum at 75% subsidized admissionBetween January and November 2016, 240 students from 4 schools visit the Somali Museum at 100% subsidized admissionEducation Coordinator, in collaboration with Curriculum Advisor, creates take-home educational materials for tours2 Somali community elders are contracted to lead tours for youth and paid for their serviceQualitative Outcomes:Schools integrate Somali history and culture into curricula for studentsSomali-American students gain opportunities to study Somali history and cultureSomali-American students develop relationships with peers and elders through studying Somali history and cultureSomalis and Somali heritage become integrated into mainstream conceptions of American societyNegative portrayals of Somalis and Somalia in popular media are supplanted by deep historical and cultural knowledge borne by youth","January 2016-October 2016, 369 students from public schools visited the Somali Museum on 100% subsidized admission and 70 students from two schools visited the Museum on 25% subsidized admission. Students ranged in age from 4th to 11th grade, with a large proportion of students being recent arrivals from East Africa. These students gained a significant learning experience, informed by cultural heritage that either they carry in their families, or that exposed them to their neighbors' culture. Teachers gave feedback that this was a powerful opportunity, which would not otherwise have been available to them. Further, as of writing this report, we have scheduled additional programs in November and December with two public schools and one charter school: one program for 75 students at Barton Elementary, a program for 60 students at Global Academy in Columbia Heights, and tours for 125 more students from Andersen Community School. These students all gained access to Somali art and cultural history unavailable anywhere else in Minnesota. Without having the subsidized admission available, students from these schools would not have access to these resources as part of their education. In addition, the project engaged several Somali elders to serve as cultural interpreters and instructors for these youth. Four elder artists were engaged to teach traditional craft workshops to educators as an introduction to teaching Somali traditional arts in their classes. In addition, we filmed four community cultural experts offering narratives about Somali cultural history and art history of specific objects, which we will use to develop multimedia educational content that will be available for educators in the future. We gathered this information by recording attendance on field trips and gathering demographic data from teachers after visits. We also conducted informal interviews with participants during visits and solicited feedback via email from educators after the field trips.",,,,10210,,"Said Salah Ahmed, Board Chair, Teaching Specialist, University of MN Twin Cities – African Studies, Macaalin, poet and author, Published works in Somali and English language; Yassin Dualeh, Digital Media Director, Director of Information Technology, Ubah Medical Academy, Minneapolis; Dr. Abdulfatah Mohamed, Secretary, Public Health Professional; Abshir Isse, Professor of Somali language, Bosasso; Educator, Minneapolis Public Schools; Busad Ali Kheyre, Social Worker, Somali Senior Center, Minneapolis; Asha Hibad, Director, Somali Senior Center, Minneapolis; Mohamoud Abdullahi Mohamed, Teacher, Ubah Medical Academy; ohamed Ahmed Salad, Former Chair, Confederation of Somali Community; Faisal Deri, Director of Risk Advisory Services, Experis",,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota, home to the largest Somali population in the United States, lacks resources for students to access knowledge and representations of Somalia. The Somali Museum of Minnesota will offer students immersive field trips illuminating the history and arts of traditional Somali society by subsidizing admission fees, integrating elders as immersive guides on tours, and developing take-home curriculum materials.",,,2015-12-01,2016-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Sarah,Larsson,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","1516 E Lake St #011",Minneapolis,Minnesota,55407,952-818-0021,sarah.larsson@somalimuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/history-and-art-somalia-field-trip-and-content-development-competitive-award,,,,
10013377,"Hmong Cultural Center Microgrant",2020,3090,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Hmong Cultural Center requests funding for Marketing of a New Museum Theater. A Museum Theater will also be added in the Spring of 2020 to show screenings of classic Hmong documentaries including “Miao Year” (1968), Disappearing World (1972) and Becoming American (1982). Through enhanced marketing of our unique museum theater, Saint Paul and Minnesota residents will have greater opportunities to learn about Hmong heritage and culture in Minnesota. The proposed project to enhance marketing of our museum and library builds strongly on Hmong Cultural Center’s unique heritage over the past 27 years teaching the Minnesota public about Hmong culture and history. It is also strongly related to a key goal of the Legacy fund: “Arts, history and cultural heritage programs will engage our diverse communities from every corner of the state in celebrating the richness of our differences while building greater understanding and connection to the values that bind us together.” There are two central community needs that this project is intended to respond to in a substantive manner: Cultural heritage education for the Hmong Minnesotan Population Multicultural education for the broader Twin Cities and Minnesota Population ","In March 2020, we bought the large screen TV (Samsung Electronics 4K Smart LED TV (2018), 75"") for the museum. In January 2021, we printed 20,000 museum brochures for the purpose of marketing the museum to future visitors and touring groups including school groups. In March 2021, we ran a sponsored Facebook ad promoting the upcoming opening of our new museum theater in Summer 2021 which reached almost 29,000 unique people on Facebook. This ad may be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/HmongCulturalCenter/videos/260576682245722 We were not able to do the theater launch yet due to the pandemic but we anticipate the launch event for the museum including the new theater space will take place in July 2021. ",,,,3090,,"Shuly Her, Kamai Xiong, Maiyia Yang, Vong Thao, Victoria Herr, Chad Lee, Bee Moua",,"Hmong Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will involve the creation of a new theater room to be included in the Hmong Cultural Center Museum and Library. The theater room will allow visiting groups and walk-in visitors to view clips of historical documentaries about the Hmong diaspora and Hmong American Experience as part of their museum experience. ",,,2019-12-19,2021-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Txongpao,Lee,"Hmong Cultural Center","375 University Ave Suite 204","St. Paul",MN,55103,651-917-9937,txong@hmongcc.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Statewide, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013380,"Hmong Cultural Center",2020,76955,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","The Hmong Cultural Center Museum Outreach Initiatives will be evaluated in terms of the extent of the successful completion of the following outcomes: Completion of production of 2000 new outreach brochures as well as enhanced staffing for group tours of the museum and library Completion of production and printing of 2500 enhanced take-away exhibit programs for visitors to add even further educational value to the museum experience Completion of printing of 1000 educational curriculums tied to Minnesota State K-12 Standards intended for school groups visiting the Hmong Cultural Center Museum Exhibits (planning of the museum curriculums has already been completed with a Minnesota Historical Society grant) Completion of the planning and development of a museum app that will allow walk-in visitors to listen to a guided audio tour when visiting the HCC Museum space Completion of planning and development of a traveling exhibit which will include a condensed version of museum exhibit panels and exhibit objects that Hmong Cultural Center can loan to other community institutions including museums and libraries in Minnesota for display Dr. Mark E. Pfeifer, who has been involved in program evaluation and grant reporting at the center for 20 years will be the lead individual involved in project evaluation activities along with Txongpao Lee, the Executive Director. Evaluation results will be shared with the center's Board of Directors and Advisory Council for feedback. Evaluation results will be used to guide future museum projects as well as marketing to both the Hmong and broader mainstream communities and also used to direct future changes and additions to cultural arts programming initiatives at Hmong Cultural Center. Evaluation results will also be shared with the Minnesota Humanities Center for any required evaluation reporting of grant activities. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Shuly Her, Kamai Xiong, Maiyia Yang, Vong Thao, Victoria Herr, Chad Lee, Bee Moua",1.5,"Hmong Cultural Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Hmong Cultural Heritage Initiative is intended to both preserve and spread awareness and knowledge of Hmong culture in a comprehensive and multifaceted manner by supporting several outreach initiatives of the Hmong Cultural Center Museum. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Pfeifer,"Hmong Cultural Center","375 University Ave Suite 204","St. Paul",MN,55103,651-769-4670,markpfeifer@hmongcc.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013381,"Hmong Museum",2020,76955,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Goal: Accountability for grant project (Accountability) Measurable outcome 1: Completion of position descriptions for each role which will be shared with the public. How evaluated: When an Exhibit manager, two researchers, one SGU Liasion, and Collaborative are recruited. Measurable outcome 2: A written work plan for the year that includes goals, activities, due dates, and person responsible. This will be used internally to complete the project. How evaluated: This plan will be reviewed by the Hmong Museum board and the Exhibit team for clarity and completion. Measurable outcome 3: Host five meetings with the Collaborative and Hmong Museum board. Notes from these meetings will be used as a guide for the exhibit team as well as recording the progress of the project. How evaluated: There will be an end-of-meeting rating that will be recorded at the end of each meeting. Goal: Complete research, content writing and acquisition, and design Measurable outcome 1: A document with research questions which will be used as a guide to do the research. How evaluated: Reviewed by the exhibit team and approved. When the research can be completed with evidence of a bibliography, notes and interviews. Measurable outcome 2: Completed labels for panels and list of photos and objects. How evaluated: With peer review notes on the labels and a list of photos and objects are in hand. Measurable outcome 3: Completed design of panels and drawing sketch of the mural. How evaluated: When the exhibit team and Collaborative has approved the final design and drawing. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Chuayi Yang, Koobmeng Lee, Sandy Lo",,"Hmong Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Hmong Museum proposes developing a 400 sq feet traveling exhibit around the importance of Hmong's oral culture. It will be a research phase with collaboration between Hmong Museum and community members. Topics would include Hmong stories that are passed on including history narratives, skills that are taught orally, and folktales. It will also provide an opportunity for visitors of all backgrounds to be inspired to share their own stories about their lives and experiences. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mai,Vang,"Hmong Museum","941 Lafond Ave","St. Paul",MN,55104,651-428-3979,mnvang@gmail.com,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-museum," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019444,"Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)",2021,27000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","HAFA’s measurable outcomes for this project fall into three main goal areas. We use a combination of quantitative and qualitative measurements when evaluating grant outcomes, such as evaluating metrics, conducting surveys, group discussions, and one-on-one interviews. Each of these methods are applied as appropriate for the outcome in question.   > Documentation and Preservation of Cultural Traditions HAFA will be gathering information about the agricultural practices and traditions specific to Hmong culture and Hmong farmers. Measurable outcomes include: Interviewing each of HAFA’s Hmong farmer-members, currently numbered at 20, in their homes; Photographing each of HAFA’s Hmong farmer-members at work in the fields as they execute Hmong-specific farming practices; Capturing video footage of HAFA’s Hmong farmer members during interviews. This portion of the project will be a success if photographs of every farmer are taken in the field, every farmer is successfully interviewed, and if every interview is successfully captured through video footage. The materials gathered during this phase will be used as the basis for creating the gallery show and coffee table book, and a presentation materials for Hmong youth outreach.   > Increased Connection with Hmong Youth HAFA will reach out to Hmong youth organizations and younger Hmong individuals who are interested in farming, for the purpose of educating them about Hmong agricultural traditions and reconnecting them with that portion of their heritage. Measurable outcomes include: Distributing coffee table books directly to at least 25 Hmong youth; Have at least 100 Hmong youth attend the public gallery exhibit at the end of the project. We will consider this part of the project a success using quantitative measurements and meeting these numeric goals. However, we will also be evaluating the success of our outreach efforts by talking directly with Hmong youth, conducting surveys, and keeping track of interest in our “New Hmong Farmer Fellowship” program. Our hope is that sharing this information will generate more interest in farming among Hmong youth and they will begin to pursue agricultural careers for themselves.   > Increased Public Awareness HAFA will be disseminating the information we gather in order to educate the public about the importance of Hmong farmers to the local food economy, and celebrate their cultural heritage and traditions as it relates to farming and agriculture. Measurable outcomes include; Hosting a public gallery show, attended by at least 500 people, consisting of photographs, videos, and oral histories, for the greater public’s consumption and education; Printing and releasing a 50 page coffee table books to HAFA’s organizational partners, the Eastside Freedom Library, and Hmong youth, which will include the photographs and written materials gathered during the project; Distributing 25 coffee table books to partner organizations, libraries, Hmong youth, and members of the general public. The success of these outcomes will be evaluated based on meeting our numeric goals, but also on the elevated interest and inquiries we receive as a result of publishing the information we gather during the project and in making it accessible to the public through the gallery show. In the past, we have also evaluated our success based on an uptick in sales for our farmers at Farmers Markets and of our Food Hub’s CSA program, however during the COVID-19 pandemic this may not be a reliable way to gauge success. However, as publishing the coffee table book and putting on the public gallery show will not occur until late 2021, we will reevaluate using sales as a measurable outcome at that time. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Eva Margolis, Mai See Moua, Liz Johnson, Yolanda Cotterall, Lillian Hang, Xeng Thao, Shirley Yang, Marge Higgins",0.05,"Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","“Preserving Hmong Cultural Farming Traditions” is a project devoted to documenting, through photography, videography, and oral interviews, the unique agricultural practices, traditions, and stories of Hmong farmers. Farming is an intrinsic element of Hmong heritage and identity. But very little of the knowledge and experience of Hmong farmers is being passed down to Hmong youth. This project will document and preserve Hmong farming stories and agricultural traditions for future generations. ",,,2020-11-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janssen,Hang,"Hmong American Farmers Association (HAFA)",,,,,651-493-8091,janssen@hmongfarmers.com,Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-american-farmers-association-hafa," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019445,"Hmong Archives",2021,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We have had 1400 visitors to our Facebook site (30K reviewed our poster in the HER and Hmong American Experience website), but don't know how many have searched the Hmong Archives website. We are writing an article for Hmong Times and will create posters for our website and Facebook once the book is printed, as well as printed copies for the East Side Freedom Library desk and distribution. On this budget, we will be able to print about 150 copies of our 300-page book with many full color photos. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Song N. Vaj, Dr. Brian Xiong, Marlin Heise, Kou Xiong, Long Khang",,"Hmong Archives","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Legacy of Hmong Immigrants: Wat Tham Krabok Project will encourage communications and understanding between generations and across cultures, specifically the legacy and experiences of the last wave of Hmong refugees, the Wat Tham Krabok immigrants. We hope that this new project will encourage communications and understanding between Hmong generations and across cultures; especially the project encompass the experiences of a minority within a minority. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-07-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Brian,Xiong,"Hmong Archives",,,,,612-978-8359,brianvxiong@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-archives," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009911,"Hmong Archives Microgrant",2020,4000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Our proposed goals are to produce and/or publish our Hmong Paj Ntaub collections by Martha Zimmerman. This is an amazing collection of 700 Paj Ntaub (embroideries and story cloths) from an equally amazing Madison, WI, woman who assisted local Hmong refugees in the 1980s. After two years of conversations, Hmong Archives received this exceptional collection from Martha’s family in June 2018. Martha Kaufman (later Zimmerman) and her anthropology husband lived in Laos and Thailand in the 1950s and 1960s. While there, she learned Thai and some Lao, which lead to conversations at O’Hare Airport in 1979 with “Laotian” refugees going to be resettled in Madison. Her home became a center for English studies, tutoring, and problem solving, including collecting Paj Ntaub for consignment sales in shops in Madison and beyond. Martha recorded in her small pencil and pen handwriting, some 3000 items from 61 clients on 112 pages in her register. ","With the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s Legacy Cultural Heritage and Identity Micro-Grants, the Hmong Archives and HER Publisher were able to achieve this goal in producing/publishing our Paj Ntaub collection that tributes to Martha L. Zimmerman and the many Hmong women whose fingers and needles produced these 700 beautiful works of Hmong textile art. Paj Ntaub, created by nimble fingers with needles and thread, is perhaps the best-known aspect of Hmong culture to the outside world. It is an adaptation of traditional clothing designs as a response to the Hmong refugee economic situation. A book featuring the intricate and colorful designs still prevalent in this 1980s collection, with information about those designs, is a beautiful tribute to an art that has been almost completely replaced by machines. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,4000,,"Brian V. Xiong, Marlin L. Heise, Kou Xiong, Song Vaj, Chue Chang, Long Khang",,"Hmong Archives","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Photograph all items of the Martha Kaufman-Zimmerman Collection of needlework and four archival boxes of objects from ca. 2000 to 2019 of Wat Tham Krabok with accession information and several hundred digital photos, and post them on our website so they may be viewed at any time and place. Publish books in Hmong and English with selected images and texts from our accession record, with additional information about common design elements and audio-video interview information. Record, transcribe, and translate video interviews with Hmong elders to record their childhood, education, arming, army, refugee, resettlement, and current stories, as well as knowledge of Hmong history, language, music, herbs, paj ntaub, customs, silversmithing, blacksmithing, and many other aspects of Hmong culture for future publications and other projects. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Brian,Xiong,"Hmong Archives",,"St. Paul",MN,,612-978-8359,brianvxiong@gmail.com,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-archives-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009914,"Hmong Museum Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Project in progress; information will be updated upon completion of interim and final reporting. ",,"outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Hmong Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Hmong Museum will spearhead a new pilot program around lost arts and sharing stories and knowledge passed on through oral tradition. The project will be around the practice and teaching of Hmong elder’s knowledge and skill around a folk art activity, such as bamboo basket weaving. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mai,Vang,"Hmong Museum",,,,,651-428-3979,info@hmongmuseumMN.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-museum-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009918,"Hmong American Day Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Our goal for this project is to preserve Hmong culture and strengthen students’ identity through Hmong language learning. Elders are a wonderful way to share this knowledge across generations and we would like to have the ability to invite elders into the classroom to provide lessons for 250 students and to bridge the cross-generational gap in the Hmong community. The goal would be for them to be able to use this knowledge outside of the classroom and to be able to participate in cultural experiences in a meaningful way. This would also help students to build confidence and self-esteem by understanding more about their Hmong identity. A second goal is to create a student-centered space that allows high school Hmong youths to be involved in the planning and to lead activities at the Hmong American Day celebrations in order to share their learning and build their sense of pride in Hmong culture. At the end of the school year, we will have a showcase of student work and cultural projects that is open to the school and community. Students who contribute to this book will have an opportunity to share their writing and artwork. Last year’s event brought over 600 people to the showcase. ","The proposal and actual activities are different because of COVID – we did staggered cultural lessons with students that happened right before Hmong Day. We didn’t have any in person, they were virtual. Cultural classes need to be hands on and in person to model after the instructor – that didn’t happen but thankfully we had a professor who was enthusiastic about teaching, who has opened the eyes of students and teachers about how important ceremonies are in the community. ",,,,5000,,"Xia Vang, Sydney Chang, Dr. Charles Pao Vang",,"Hmong American Day","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Hmong American Day non-profit would like to collaborate with Hmong for Native Speakers courses in the Osseo School District at Park Center Senior High and at Osseo Senior High to provide a culturally relevant education. They would also like to help students tap into their cultural heritage through engaging activities that invite students to continue with their learning and sharing of Hmong language and culture: Students and families will contribute to a book that tells personal and cultural stories that could include the history of the Hmong people through individual and family experiences. We would also like to integrate the art of storytelling along with actual artwork connected to Hmong culture and history. ",,,2019-12-20,2021-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tzianeng,Vang,"Hmong American Day",,,,,651-239-3488,txiabneeb@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Sherburne, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-american-day-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031051,"Hmong Cultural Center New Storefront Museum Implementation Project ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","A Guided Tour App for the Museum Successfully Created. The App will provide audio and written narratives for major cultural objects and exhibit panels included in the museum. Two New School Curriculums Successfully Created. These curriculums will be developed in consultation with two Hmong-origin school-teachers. These curriculums focused on Hmong Contributions to Minnesota and Basics of Hmong Culture (Language, Clans, Religion, New Year) will be tied to specific Minnesota K-12 standards in Social Studies & the Arts. A strategic marketing plan for the new storefront museum involving a SWOT analysis & a detailed set of marketing objectives and tactics to be presented in a workplan spreadsheet and calendar format successfully created. One new Tour Guide hired to help lead group tours of the new Storefront Museum space. Hmong Cultural Center will track the total number of museum visitors over the grant period. Hmong Cultural Center will also track the number of tour groups and the specific type of group (school, church, community organization, corporate employer, etc). who visit the museum over the grant period. It is our goal to serve at least 1,500 museum visitors over the grant period. ","Our project in our proposal had the following measurable outcomes: 1. A Guided Tour App for the Museum Successfully Created. 2. Two New School Curriculums Successfully Created. 3. A strategic marketing plan for the new storefront museum involving a SWOT analysis & a detailed set of marketing objectives and tactics to be presented in a workplan spreadsheet and calendar format successfully created. 4. One new Tour Guide hired to help lead group tours of the new Storefront Museum space. The following progress has been made to date in achieving the project objectives. 1. Guided Tour app - A contract was signed and orientation meeting was held in February 2023 with STQRY, a museum web app developer to work on the guided tour app for the museum over the remaining duration of the grant. 2. New Museum Curriculums for Schools - In February 2023, discussions were held with consultant Suzi Hunn of Teach Your Thing (and formerly with the MN Historical Society). about working on designing and producing our new museum school curriculums focused on Hmong Wedding and Funeral Songs, Hmong Sung Poetry and Basics of Hmong Culture which we will be completing later this year as part of the grant. 3. Strategic Marketing Plan for Museum - Elaine Davy - Our Marketing Consultant Contractor has completed a comprehensive Business and Marketing Plan for the Museum. The Business and Marketing Plan was completed in December 2022 through January 2023. 4. New Museum Tour Guide - A new museum tour guide, Pa Kou Vang was hired in February 2023. While there is still much work to be done in the coming months we feel we are off to a strong start in setting the groundwork to achieve the objectives of the New Hmong Cultural Center Storefront Museum Implementation Project as outlined in our proposal. ; Our project in our proposal had the following measurable outcomes:1. A Guided Tour App for the Museum Successfully Created.2. Two New School Curriculums Successfully Created.3. A strategic marketing plan for the new storefront museum involving a SWOT analysis & a detailed set of marketing objectives and tactics to be presented in a workplan spreadsheet and calendar format successfully created.4. Tour Guides were hired to help lead group tours of the new Storefront Museum space. The following progress has been made to date in achieving the project objectives. 1. Guided Tour app - A contract was signed in February 2023 with STQRY, a museum web app developer. The grant project manager Mark Pfeifer used STQRY's museum app software to build a new museum app the HCC museum which launched the summer of 2023. 2. New Museum Curriculums for Schools - In February 2023, discussions were held with consultant Suzi Hunn of Teach Your Thing (and formerly with the MN Historical Society). about working on designing and producing several new museum school curriculums. By late September, Ms. Hunn had completed 9 new curriculums for our museum aligned with Minnesota's K-12 Arts and Culture and Social Studies standards. Turtle Printing was contracted to print the new curriculums. All of the curriculums were printed by the end of September 2023. 3. Strategic Marketing Plan for Museum - Elaine Davy - Our Marketing Consultant Contractor completed a comprehensive Business and Marketing Plan for the Museum. The Business and Marketing Plan was completed in December 2022 through January 2023.4. New Museum Tour Guide - A P/T new museum tour guide, Pa Kou Vang was hired in February 2023. An additional P/T tour guide, Pa Soua Vue was also hired to meet the extensive demand for school field trips encountered in the 2023 Spring School Field Trip season. ",,,"N.A. Grants from the St. Paul Foundation ($20,000) and the Minnesota State Arts Board ($15,000) have also been used to support museum expenses during the grant period. ",72973,,"Shuly Her, Board Chair Kamai (Dao) Xiong, Vice Chair Maiyia Yang, Secretary Vong Thao, Treasurer Bee Vang, Director Chad Lee, Director; Shuly Her, Board Chair Dao (Kamai Xiong), Vice Chair Maiyia Kasouaher, Secretary Vong Thao, Treasurer Chad Lee, Director",,"Hmong Cultural Center",,"The New HCC Storefront Museum Implementation Project will involve the development of a guided tour app & new curriculum for school groups based on MN's K-12 standards. The project will also include a new strategic marketing plan to assist the museum in achieving future attendance & outreach goals. Finally, a new tour guide will be hired to meet public demand for tours in the new museum space which is intended to promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding of Hmong culture and history. ",,,2022-10-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mark,Pfeifer,,,,,,6519179937," markpfeifer@hmongcc.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Dakota, Hennepin, Morrison, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-cultural-center-new-storefront-museum-implementation-project,,,,
10031061,"Hmong Funeral Documentary Project",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will commission original work by a Hmong choreographer. We will commission a Hmong musician to compose original music for our documentary. We will complete the shooting of B-roll for our documentary. We will edit a complete documentary (approximately 90-minute) . We will host one community viewing party to watch an early version of the documentary followed by a community conversation. Our goal is to reach 100 audience members. We will submit the final documentary into 5 film festivals. ","So far, we have shot some interviews and collected B-roll. However, we need more time to work with a choreographer and musician to create additional B-roll footage for the documentary. ",,,N/A,2000,,"Naomi Ko, Filmmaker Joua Lee Grande, Documentary Filmmaker. Lee Vue, Intersectional Storyteller",,"Lazy Hmong Woman Productions",,"Filmmakers Kazua Melissa Vang, Yeej Moua, and May Lee-Yang will complete a documentary that look at how the pandemic transformed the way the Twin Cities Hmong community say goodbye to the dead. ",,,2022-08-15,2023-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,May,Lee-Yang,,,,,," 651-274-5049"," info@lazyhmongwoman.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-funeral-documentary-project,,,,
10031074,"Hmong Museum Website Exhibit with Educational Curriculum",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Goal: Create a more accessible online resource for community members. Outcome: Teachers, parents, and students will download lessons and have more engagement with Hmong Museum's archives. We will know this has happened when we see how many downloads are completed each month. We will also be recording communication touchpoints, how many and how often community members are reaching out to us about our content. The website will gain up to 15 new article entries related to Hmong history and the curricula being created. Goal: Develop an online exhibition that will engage and teach Hmong history and culture. Outcome: Students will learn new facts about Hmong history and culture by engaging in the website. We will have a group of students and teachers do pre and post- evaluation, testing the web content. Students will describe how much they know about a certain topic before reading through and interacting with Hmong Museum's website. In the post evaluation, we will ask how much they feel that they have learned or gained after working through the website. We will also ask about the site's engagement level - is this something that held students' attention and did they find it interesting, fun, or engaging. We will ask if they would come back and use the website in the future.","The website project is going according to plans to be completed by mid September. We hired the contractors that we needed including a project manager, artists, curriculum writers, and researchers. We completed two focus groups with community members and sent out surveys to educators to inform our work. The team has completed a skeleton web page, written six articles that are in the editing phase. Logos for the webpage were created and the artist is starting to do work on drawings connected with the research articles. Our goal is to have all of the content and curriculum completed by August 8. The goals and outcomes have not changed.; Hmong Museum and the website team worked hard through the summer to research, write, and develop an educational website focused on getting resources for teachers about the Hmong. We were able to achieve that goal with the completion of the learnuake.org website. Our goal was to complete 15 articles along with 10 curriculum that would follow those articles. All of these were accomplished. Another goal was to work with a Hmong artist to create drawings that would engage and help illustrate the articles. That was a huge success and truly creates an engaging feel for the website. The last part of this was the development of the website. The the web developer and project manager designed and created the website. It is easy to use and very engaging for the target audience - which are teachers and students 6 grade and up. The changes from the original budget was that we lessoned the marketing and outreach and added Hmong Museum's contractor to the budget to manage the project. We did not have as many face-time meetings as expected since it was easier for community members to join us virtually.",,,None,75000,,"Chuayi Yang, Andrew Stone, Billy Lor, Dee Pha; Chuayi Yang, Billy Lor, Dee Pha, and Andrew Stone",,"The Hmong Museum",," Hmong Museum will develop and streamline its online educational offerings through a series of online web exhibitions, collections, and enhanced curriculum. ",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-museum-website-exhibit-educational-curriculum,,,,
10038442,"Hmong Leng Language Revitalization Project",2024,128440,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project's impact will be evaluated through quantifiable measures that align with our goals. We aim to collect a minimum of 10 stories over the grant period (March 2024-May 2025), through interviews and storytelling sessions with successful African American TCR alumni. This will result in the creation of at least 7 high quality videos and 50 photos (5 photos per alumnus interviewed) that contribute to a robust starting collection for our physical and virtual Legacy Gallery.",,,5000,"Board Fundraising",128440,,"Donzel Leggett (Chair), Morris Goodwin, Jr (Vice Chair), Wayne Gray (Co-Vice Chair), Nathan Uhl (Treasurer), John (Chip) Howard (Secretary), Eric Black, Emma Corrie, Sara Knapp, Andrew Lanik, April D. Lucas, Kate Menendez, Katie McClarty, Liz Page Merry, Emily Reitan, Gary Weinstein, Robert Hunter",,"Mong United Equality Association",,"Our project is to create and publish a Hmong Leng children's alphabet book and host a book release community event featuring traditional Hmong Leng music and clothes. The Hmong Leng dialect, also known as Moob Leeg, is an important branch of the Hmong language spoken by Hmong in the United States, Laos, Thailand, and China. While not as widely spoken as Hmong Dawb (White Hmong) in the United States, it holds significant importance for understanding Hmong history, customs, and linguistics. It is considered the ""older"" dialect compared to other Hmong dialects. The Hmong Leng dialect preserved many archaic features lost in other dialects, making it crucial for linguistic research and understanding Hmong history, customs, and rituals. Hmong Leng also serves as a vital repository of Hmong cultural traditions, folktales, and songs. Its preservation ensures the continuity of these cultural elements for future generations. Compared to Hmong Dawb, Hmong Leng has received less research and documentation. This lack of resources pose challenges for its preservation and study. This is the reason creating, publishing, and distributing a children's Hmong Leng alphabet book is important in preserving Hmong language and identity. The project's first phase is writing and publishing 4,000 copies of the book targeting kids in grade school, however, anyone learning Hmong Leng language can use the book. We are talking with the Minneapolis and St. Paul School Districts use our book. We will also distribute the books to Hmong students in Marshall/ Walnut Grove, Worthington, Winona, and Duluth. The second phase of the project is a book launch free community event where we will distribute the book, and showcase Hmong Leng music, clothing, and artifacts. Our targeted audience size is 400 attendees. We'll market the book/event to Hmong families and Minnesotans using social media, Hmong radio and newspapers, and hand out flyers at the two biggest Hmong markets in St. Paul, and do outreach to Minneapolis and St. Paul Public Schools. We'll hold the event in a community space familiar to Hmong people such as the Paul and Sheila Wellstone Center or Hmong Village Market Impact on for Hmong Minnesotans: Preserving and promoting cultural heritage: The book is a resource for preserving and sharing Hmong history, traditions, and stories with younger generations. This can help strengthen their cultural identity and sense of belonging. Celebrating Hmong culture: The project provides a platform to celebrate the beauty of Hmong culture, fostering pride and appreciation. The project can empower Hmong Minnesotans by demonstrating their ability to share their culture and stories with others. Educating others: The book/event serve as an educational tool for non-Hmong Minnesotans, fostering greater understanding and appreciation for Hmong culture. This can contribute to breaking down stereotypes and reducing discrimination. Impact on all Minnesotans: Inspiring other communities: The project can inspire other communities to preserve and share their own cultures. Scholarship/research: The book can provide valuable material for scholars/researchers studying Hmong culture because Hmong Leng language and culture isn't usually studied. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Pang," Her Vang",,,,,," (651) 399-7793",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-leng-language-revitalization-project-1,,,,
10038448,"HMong Batik Workshops",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We will consider this to be a successful program in many ways.",,,,Unknown,24900,,"Meg Forney (President, Commissioner at Large), Alicia D. Crudup (Vice President, Commissioner at Large), Tom Olsen (Commissioner at Large), Billy Menz (Commissioner District 1), Becka Thompson (Commissioner District 2), Becky Alper (Commissioner District 3), Elizabeth Shaffer (Commissioner District 4), Steffanie Musich (Commissioner District 5), Cathy Abene, P.E. (Commissioner District 6)",,"Ka Ly Bliatia",,"The HMong Batik Workshop series project aims to preserve cultural heritage by transferring knowledge on HMong batik and indigo textile art, a traditional practice lost to HMong Minnesotans also currently at risk of extinction. Artist Ka Oskar Ly will lead a workshop series that will facilitate authentic cultural exchange by teaching HMong batik arts to HMong Americans and introducing this to broader Minnesotans. The immersive workshops will impart collective knowledge, celebrate heritage, and breathe life into this culturally significant craft. ABOUT HMONG BATIK ARTS The HMong language without the term ""art"" is still ingrained within our culture, traditions, and practices. The intricate batik craft uses wax as a resist to create distinct patterns on handmade hemp fabric then dyed in indigo. Its uniqueness lies in the tools we utilize, which differ from those used in other cultures. The designs made of motifs similar to sacred geometries and are further enhanced with intricate hand embroidery. They become garments cherished as family heirlooms, essential in ceremonies serving as protective symbols and maps for our ancestors. PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE HMong batik and indigo arts were discontinued among HMong Americans due to war, capitalism, and assimilation. Most HMong people now buy clothing instead of creating their own. However, commercial reproduction of HMong textiles often appropriates the culture without acknowledgment. It is crucial to protect HMong culture, art, and crafts by preserving and transmitting this practice. This project works towards that goal. As a HMong fiber artist and cultural worker, I aim to revive this art through community-based recollection and collective crafting. I have traveled to Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand to learn from master artisans who share my concerns. As HMong culture experiences a revival from second/third-generation HMong Americans, HMong batik arts interest is also growing. By meeting this momentum and shedding light on the intricate process, we can bolster a renewed appreciation for the culture and the skilled HMong artisans who transcend borders. This project is especially timely as 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of HMong refugees resettling in the US. Reviving this art form will make it more accessible and deepen appreciation for its heritage. ACTIVITIES & AUDIENCE In interactive workshops, participants (including HMong elders, youth, families, educators, and broader community members) will immerse in the HMong batik practice, offering a rare opportunity that would otherwise require international and remote travel. These sessions will provide valuable insights into shared oral history, symbolism, and techniques, emphasizing comprehension of the entire process and its cultural significance. IMPACT This workshop series deepens cultural understanding, highlighting matriarchal contributions, often left out of textbooks. It goes beyond skill building to promote cultural enrichment, community building, and intercultural advocacy. The workshops safeguard HMong culture through visual textiles, adding to Minnesota's cultural vibrancy. SUPPORT The requested funding is essential for the success of these workshops. It will cover compensation for skilled HMong artists, procurement of traditional batik materials, creation of reference content, and securing suitable workshop space. This project is crucial for preserving and propagating the endangered tradition. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,"Ka Ly"," Bliatia",,,,,," (612) 501-0309",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-batik-workshops-1,,,,
10034084,"HMong Batik Workshops",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This workshop series deepens cultural understanding, highlighting matriarchal contributions, often left out of textbooks. It goes beyond skill building to promote cultural enrichment, community building, and intercultural advocacy. The workshops safeguard HMong culture through visual textiles, adding to Minnesota's cultural vibrancy.",,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Ka Ly Bliatia",,"This project is a workshop series project aimed to preserve cultural heritage by transferring knowledge on HMong batik and indigo textile art, a traditional practice lost to HMong Minnesotans. Workshops will be led by Artist Ka Oskar Ly, and include HMong elders, youth, families, educators, and broader community members, who will immerse in the HMong batik practice. These sessions will provide valuable insights into shared oral history, symbolism, and techniques, emphasizing comprehension of the entire process and its cultural significance.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ka Ly",Bliatia,,,,,,"(612) 501-0309",ka@oskarlyart.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-batik-workshops,,,,
10034043,"Hmong Leng Language Revitalization Project",2024,128440,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Increased awareness of the Hmong Leng language: Track Hmong media coverage, social media engagement, and community discussions related to the book and its launch; Strengthened cultural identity and pride: Gauge the community's response to the book's content and its portrayal of Hmong Leng culture; Community involvement: Assess the level of participation of community members in various Hmong Leng project activities, such as book discussions, workshops, and cultural events; Track book distribution: Monitor the number of individuals who are learning Hmong Leng through the book or other resources inspired by the project; Monitor the number of schools, libraries and community groups acquiring the book for their collections and incorporating it into curriculum materials into their teaching; Attendance and participation: Track the number of attendees at the launch party and their engagement in activities and discussions. Our goal is to have 400 attendees attend our book launch free community event; Media coverage and online visibility: Analyze media coverage of the event and social media engagement related to the launch party.",,,5000,"Board Fundraising",,,"Pang Her Vang (President), Steven Thao (Vice President), Xing Chu Yang Heu (Secretary), Chongge Thao (Treasurer), Sao Thao, Xou Thao, Lu Yang, Leng Vang, Heu Lang Chu Yang Heu, Paul Yang, Tong Thao",,"Mong United Equality Association",,"This project will create and publish a Hmong Leng children's alphabet book and host a book release community event featuring traditional Hmong Leng music and clothes. The Hmong Leng dialect, also known as Moob Leeg, is an important branch of the Hmong language spoken by Hmong in the United States, Laos, Thailand, and China.",,,2024-05-29,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Pang,"Her Vang",,,,,,"(651) 399-7793","pangvang065@gmail.com ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-leng-language-revitalization-project,,,,
10009913,"Hnub Tshiab – Hmong Women Achieving Together Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","We are requesting $5,000 to create a personal development workbook that will supplement the book offering readers their own virtual experience of the writing retreat. The workbook will be developed by the book's editor Pader Vang who has extensive experience in education, culture and clinical social work. The creation of the workbook is in response to the soft launch of the book. Women regretted not being able to participate in the writing retreat to uncover their story. There are many successes that will come from the book and workbook, in the most simplistic but profound form is Hmong women being able to reflect on wisdom through narratives that parallel theirs and readers regardless of gender and background will uncover human similarities of vulnerability and strength. ","The purpose of the grant was to produce a self reflection guide to the book Staring Down the Tiger: Stories of Hmong Women. The self reflection book has been completed and copies of the workbook have been received. The finish product looks beautiful and resembles a mini personal journal. Although we have had some preliminary successes with the concept of the workbook while the workbook was in development we were hoping to support more women in overcoming Tigers in their life through face to face writing circles. We are working with a social media women's support group with over 10,000 members to host a virtual writing/healing cohort. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Pa Der Vang, Chee Lor, Kao Ly Ilean Her, Maypahou Ly, May Seng Yang, Ntxhee Yees Xiong",,"Hnub Tshiab - Hmong Women Achieving Together","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our book titled Staring Down the Tiger: Stories of Hmong American Women, provides a platform to tell stories of Hmong women—stories that are often left unheard. The collection of the stories in the book were developed during a writing retreat that provided emotional and technical writing support to nearly 30 women. The writing retreat was invaluable in helping non writers uncover and creatively share their stories. We are requesting $5,000 to create a personal development workbook that will supplement the book offering readers their own virtual experience of the writing retreat. The workbook will be developed by the book's editor Pader Vang who has extensive experience in education, culture and clinical social work. The creation of the workbook is in response to the soft launch of the book. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Pa Der",Vang,"Hnub Tshiab - Hmong Women Achieving Together",,,,,651-321-4928,infoathmongwomenachieve@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hnub-tshiab-hmong-women-achieving-together-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038488,"Holistic Healing to Environmental Racism Using Citizen Science, Ceremonial Dance, and Community Gathering",2025,17650,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The impact of this event will be to engage people in an envisioning process that will continue to center the community's voice in the redevelopment of the neighborhood and remind neighborhood residents about the power of people organizing together for a common vision. Additionally, people will be able to communicate with each other, strengthen bonds, and share in a joyful celebration of environmental justice. This celebration will begin the healing process that will take many years to set in but needs to be started now. By centering Indigenous voices, and environmental justice organizers, we can ensure that our community heals in an equitable, and climate resilient way. Finally, of course, 250 households will walk away with a box-fan filter to begin to improve the air quality in their own homes. Steps, such as this, to prevent and mitigate the harm that pollution has on our community is so important to improving the wellbeing of local families.",,,,Unknown,16850,800,"Nikolas Winter-Simat (President), Virginia Sanchez (Vice President), Mair Allen (Secretary), Kelly Morgan (Treasurer), Karen Townsend, Mary Gonsior, Steve Sandberg, Nataly Sanchez. Spencer Polk",,"East Phillips Improvement Coalition Inc",,"Racism [is] a public health emergency, declares the city of Minneapolis in a Resolution passed on July 17, 2020. The same resolution goes on to recognize that: the land itself carries historical trauma; that citizens of this country perpetuated Anti-Black racism through violence including redlining; and racism is the root cause of social determinants of health. The East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC) recognizes Environmental Racism as one of the leading emergencies felt by this community. In May of 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a surprise visit to Smith Foundry, located in the East Phillips neighborhood. The EPA found nine violations of the federal Clean Air Act, including emissions of PM 2.5 and lead at levels two times higher than the state allowed limits. An East Phillips resident stumbled upon the troubling data after a Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) employee referenced the report during an unrelated meeting in October 2023. Since the results of this report were uncovered, EPIC has been organizing with community members and a coalition of partners to galvanize the local vitriol in a productive way. The EPA's leaked report confirmed the community's long-standing suspicions that the Foundry was polluting, harming, and even killing, East Phillips residents. Smith Foundry has operated for 101 years in the East Phillips neighborhood, an area which was redlined as undesirable, and has suffered a century of exploitation and disinvestment. Residents, which are over 80% BIPOC, experience high rates of pollution-caused disease. For instance, East Phillips residents are three times more likely to be hospitalized due to asthma than the average citizen in Minnesota (Source: MN Dept of Health). East Phillips has been deemed an Environmental Justice neighborhood by the EPA due to the overwhelming concentration of industrial polluters, highways and interstates, and a Superfund site. As a direct result of EPIC's grassroots organizing, Smith Foundry will close its operations on August 15, 2024. This is a reason for a grand celebration. After over a hundred years of environmental racism and social disregard, the Foundry is closing. Emergency funds from the Minnesota Humanities Center will support a much-needed community celebration. Planned celebratory activities include: an opening ceremony with a Mexican-Indigenous dance troupe; a healthcare workshop which will provide 250 East Phillips households with free HEPA-grade air filters; a community re-visioning activity in which community residents can work together to envision a greener, healthier neighborhood; and a land stewardship presentation led by experts in mycoremediation. Of course, there will also be food, music, and fun. This celebration is a time for excitement and joy, and is simultaneously an opportunity to gather input from residents on important questions for moving forward, such as: What does a healed neighborhood look like and How do we sustain this work of healing into the future as a community The event will provide immediate relief to neighbors through festivity, and home air filters; and spur future empowerment and long term healing through collective visioning and land stewardship education. ",,,2024-09-01,2024-09-21,,Completed,,,Nikolas," Winter-Simat",,,,,," (612) 419-4486",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/holistic-healing-environmental-racism-using-citizen-science-ceremonial-dance-and-1,,,,
10034137,"Holistic Healing to Environmental Racism Using Citizen Science, Ceremonial Dance, and Community Gathering",2024,17650,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The impact of this event will be to engage people in an envisioning process that will continue to center the community's voice in the redevelopment of the neighborhood and remind neighborhood residents about the power of people organizing together for a common vision. Additionally, people will be able to communicate with each other, strengthen bonds, and share in a joyful celebration of environmental justice. This celebration will begin the healing process that will take many years to set in but needs to be started now. By centering Indigenous voices, and environmental justice organizers, we can ensure that our community heals in an equitable, and climate resilient way. Finally, of course, 250 households will walk away with a box-fan filter to begin to improve the air quality in their own homes. Steps, such as this, to prevent and mitigate the harm that pollution has on our community is so important to improving the wellbeing of local families.",,,,,,,"Nikolas Winter-Simat (President), Virginia Sanchez (Vice President), Mair Allen (Secretary), Kelly Morgan (Treasurer), Karen Townsend, Mary Gonsior, Steve Sandberg, Nataly Sanchez. Spencer Polk",,"East Phillips Improvement Coalition Inc",,"In May of 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) conducted a surprise visit to Smith Foundry, located in the East Phillips neighborhood. The EPA found nine violations of the federal Clean Air Act, including emissions of PM 2.5 and lead at levels two times higher than the state allowed limits. Since the results of this report were uncovered, EPIC has been organizing with community members and a coalition of partners to galvanize the local vitriol in a productive way. The report confirmed the community's longstanding suspicions that the Foundry was polluting, harming, and even killing, East Phillips residents. After over a hundred years of environmental racism and social disregard, the Foundry is closing. Planned celebratory activities include: an opening ceremony with a Mexican-Indigenous dance troupe; a healthcare workshop which will provide 250 East Phillips households with free HEPA grade air filters; a community re-visioning activity in which community residents can work together to envision a greener, healthier neighborhood; and a land stewardship presentation led by experts in mycoremediation.",,,2024-04-16,2024-09-21,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Luke,Gannon,,,,,,"(208) 534-1841",luke@eastphillips.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/holistic-healing-environmental-racism-using-citizen-science-ceremonial-dance-and-community,,,,
10031032,"Holliday Outdoor and Fishing Fundamentals Camp ",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Students learn skills, gain access to new resources, and explore outdoor and fishing activities in a Black and BIPOC led space. Students will receive the opportunity to practice new skills in a community environment. Students will gain more confidence to explore the outdoors and fishing on their own. Kids and families connect to other Black and BIPOC outdoor and fishing mentors and an engaged community.","Curriculum development has also been the focus since we received funding. So far we have already confirmed and paid a deposit on co-facilitators for the program. We have also began sourcing products and all the elements for our camp supplies and fishing starter kits. Lastly, we have secured the photographer for the camps with a deposit and the website is under development and set to be finished by March.; What work was accomplished? Children and families were able to learn skills, gain access to new resources, and explore outdoor and fishing activities in a Black and BIPOC led space. Each camp was hosted by a Black/BIPOC leader who was able to impart their own skills and resources into the camp given. Each cap offered a dedicated time to practice new skills and learn in a multigenerational community environment. Kids and families were also able to connect to other Black and BIPOC outdoor and fishing mentors and an engaged community. The connections formed and time spent was beneficial to this community. Did you achieve your goal(s)? How do you know you achieved them? We believe we are just getting started but we certainly achieved the goal of offering mini camps to Black/BIPOC members of our community and providing them with education around fishing and the outdoors. We saw that attendees gained confidence to explore the outdoors, feel safe outside, and learn fishing fundamentals. We could see this by their willingness to keep learning, attending camps, as well as their eagerness after camps. We also asked for feedback following classes and were told by numerous families and students of their excitement around each camp. ",,,NA,20000,,N/A,,"Adrian Holliday",Individual,"Adrian Holliday is creating a Black/BIPOC led program that shares outdoor and fishing fundamentals for Black, BIPOC and underserved youth through mini camps. The program will offer mini camps to teach outdoor education and safety, nature explorations, and provide an intro to learning how to fish for local kids. The program will offer a safe space for kids to learn from an experienced outdoor/fisherman and gain access to resources and tools that are not often available in these communities.",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/holliday-outdoor-and-fishing-fundamentals-camp,,,,
10013373,"Honor the Earth",2021,24000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The measurable outcomes of this project will be attendance by a small cohort of at least five youth for these workshops with artists over the project year for these workshops. We aim to reach more but with currently undefined schedules and a worsening Pandemic, we cannot confirm a larger cohort will be safely possible. Though we anticipate more youth participants at some point, we will prioritize safety and quality of time with a select cohort for this early project implementation with opportunities for expansion down the road. Further, we will purchase camera equipment to be held for the community to use as resources such as these are currently very rare in the community. Thus our measurable outcomes can be defined as expanded youth participation in visual arts programming (at least 5 participants at each workshop; at least 4 workshops with visiting artists) and expanded access to filmmaking resources for youth artists (at least 2 cameras). ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Paul Demain, Cynthia Perez, Emily Saliers, Amy Ray, Trish Weber",,"Honor the Earth","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Oshki-Filmmakers Project is a series of film workshops and opportunities for the White Earth Ojibwe Reservation. Focusing on Indigenous youth, these workshops bring established Indigenous filmmakers from across our region together with youth artists to share stories and knowledge as our young artists begin to shape their artistic craft. We provide work space and equipment to empower our youth to share their own stories and those of our community for many generations to come. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amber,Burroughs,"Honor the Earth","607 Main Ave, PO Box 63",Callaway,MN,56521,218-375-3200,amber@honorearth.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Mahnomen",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/honor-earth," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031037,"Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project",2023,18000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","This is our TIMELINE for measuring this project: - Dec 2022 - February 2023 Interview Hmong elders - March 2023 - April 2023 Transcribe interviews - May 2023 Revise final draft of the project - June 2023 Printing and publishing Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project ","Our elders and committee members meet monthly to organize our book project for ""Honoring the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Book."" We're halfway done with our project. All of committee members are volunteer members from the community, except one paid part-time staff to conduct the whole project for the elders. We hope to get this project completed by June 2023 as we are working with the Hmong Educational Resources Publisher to laying out and publishing the book. ; On behalf of the Hmong Minnesota Community, we wanted to thank you the Minnesota Humanities Center for the 2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants for our project on Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project.We would not be able to pull this project through without the support from this amazing grant. Thank you, MN Humanities Center and staff. We're happy to report that the outcome of our project was a successful and a positive result for the Hmong community. Over the fiscal year 2022-2023, our part-time program director and volunteers worked tirelessly to conduct interview, collect stories and materials, and organize meetings and discussion sessions with community members/leaders and clans/elders about honoring and preserving the Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project. We finally accomplished our goal and put all collected materials into a book, published by the Hmong Educational Resources Publisher. In honor and acknowledge of our hard work and dedications, as well as the contribution from MN Humanities Center and the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund, we included and acknowledged this collaboration in the beginning of the book (page 1). See statement below: This book is made possible by collaborative effort of the Hmong 18 Council, Inc. of Minnesota, Hmong Educational Resources Publisher, and Minnesota Humanities Center on the Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project. Hmong 18 Council, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Hmong people in the state of Minnesota. Its mission is to bring positive changes in the Hmong community through racial and social justice, advocate for equity, enhance traditional values and practices, and improve the lives of individuals and families. This book project is funded in part by the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008. Again, THANK YOU, Minnesota Humanities Center. This cultural and traditional custom preservation book is possible because of your support and dedication to our Hmong families and community. A copy of the book will be shipping to your office for your reference about our successful grant project on Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project.",,,N/A,18000,,"Elder Paul Xiong / President Elder Neng Her / Vice President Elder Sean Vang / Secretary Elder Charlie Chang) / Treasurer Treasurer: Elder Cheng Va Vue / Asst. Treasurer; Hmong 18 Council, Inc. 911 Maryland Avenue East, Ste F-1 Saint Paul, MN 55106 PRESIDENT: Paul (Kong Patchay) Xiong paulxiong@hmong18council.org (763) 438-5110 VICE PRESIDENT: Neng Her nengher@hmong18council.org (763) 898-0628 SECRETARY: Sean Vang seanvang@hmong18council.org (651) 352-8860 CO-SECRETARY Michael Cheng michaelcheng@hmong18council.org (651) 262-3085 TREASURER: Peter Pha peterpha@hmong18council.org (651) 219-2709 CO-TREASURER Cheng Va Vue chengvavue@hmong18council.org (763) 807-2245",,"Hmong 18 Council",,"Our new project, Honor the Past, Preserve the Future: Hmong 18 Clans Custom and Cultural Preservation Project, is to preserve the history, traditional, and changing lives of the Hmong Minnesotans.",,,2022-12-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Paul,Xiong,,,,,," (763) 438-5110"," paulxiong@hmong18council.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Lyon, Ramsey, Redwood, Washington, Anoka, Blue Earth, Hennepin, Lyon, Marshall, Ramsey, Redwood, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/honor-past-preserve-future-hmong-18-clans-custom-and-cultural-preservation-project,,,,
10031060,"Honoring the Dakota ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We hope our process and project has the following impact: - Increase representation of the Dakota community in Red Wing tracked by participation a population engaging and attending events and activities. - Increase community knowledge and understanding of the Dakota culture and Red Wing history shown by increased relations and efforts involving the communities. - Increase community relationships between Prairie Island Indian Community, Goodhue County and the City of Red Wing that will be evident with increased conversations and participation. - Increase the number of indigenous people in Red Wing who feel valued by the Red Wing Community shown by participation in leadership functions, community conversations, and being heard by all. - Decrease the effects of historical trauma - while this may be more difficult to track, the hope is that over time the PIIC gains comfort and trust and feels safe and protected, resulting in a more integrated population for all. - Increase mental well-being - evident by social engagement, inclusion, and community pride in all spaces. - Increase government and community organizations' engagement of the tribal community quickly tracked by more willingness to participate in conversations and accepted invitations to participate. Findings in a Western Washington University publication of Collaboration between Tribal and Non-Tribal Organizations: Sharing Expertise, Knowledge, and Cultural Resources regarding shared outcomes of collaborative projects showed the paramount importance of the post-project goals. We have determined these here: - Maintain ongoing documentation and share this information widely. - Develop comfort for tribal approval of any information planned for public dissemination. - Continue to gain institutional support for long-term and sustainable project outcomes. - Continue to maintain community goodwill and relationships after the project ceases. - Follow up regularly and engage in subsequent partnerships that build alliances over time. - Publicize impact and share successes with others.","The Honoring Dakota Project is a collaborative project of Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), Goodhue County Health and Human Services (GCHS), the City of Red Wing, Red Wing Arts, Goodhue County Child & Family Collaborative, Prairie Island Family Services and Thrive Unltd. It is a process of community conversations and events that provide education to discover our shared stories, bridge our communities, and create a space for healing. The project theme is Mitakuye Owasin Dakota interpretation meaning our shared home holds our shared stories. We are all related. And even if we don't always know what it means to be related, we know deep down we want to be in harmony with each other by being good relatives. Red Wing Arts (RWA) engaged Nicky Buck, PIIC member, as our engagement specialists. The program has been guided by her insight and connections. Nicky has mitigated Tribal Council for support at each step of the way. Through her love of her Dakota ways, this project is embracing the historical trauma and the connection to Dakota beliefs. The first engagement occurred at the Red Wing Arts Fall Festival where we hosted a tent with an 8' canvas asking the community to draw what it means to be a good neighbor in the context of the Honoring Dakota. Over 100 people, young and old participated and learned of the project. Numerous presentations to City Council, Tribal Council, Civic Groups and community groups have educated on this ground breaking initiative. A website and social media presence has been created to educate and inform of this projects work. Photographers have been engaged to document the programs and surveys and community collection of responses gathered. In January we hosted the first Community Engagement Session. This week grew from a vision of working with distinct populations around the concept of historical trauma to a week long of engagements. We hosted morning sessions of dialogue about what is the indigenous historical trauma. Sessions were with our PIIC Elders, the Red Wing Community and our High School Students. Within the High School we secured champions of this project from the RWPS Director of Teaching and Learning, the NASA and BSU advisors Prairie Island Liaison and the Dakota language teacher. The program in the school reached all Language Arts classes with the focus of the poem Give Away Songby Gwen Westerman, a Dakota woman and an MN Poet Laureate. Community Conversations was a key for this week's engagement. A community meal hosted on Prairie Island (at Treasure Island Casino) was attended by what most of us would have said was the most diverse audience experienced in Red Wing. City, County, School and Tribal Council officials were in attendance along with members of both the Red Wing and Prairie Island Communities. It was an opportunity to all sit in a space, hear the experiences, feel the trauma, and honor our Dakota relative's story. In the planning of our first engagement week, we realized that we needed an experiential and positive program. A Winter Carnival presented community members an opportunity to learn Dakota ways. Over 500 people attended the teachings of food sovereignty and ice fishing, experienced a traditional bark lodge (the first on Dakota lands in over 150 years) and story time around the fire in the tipis. Throughout the week-long session, our Indigenous Culture Bearers and Knowledge keepers were engaged to teach and share. Although visual representation of the Dakota people in downtown Red Wing was initially what was identified as the problem to solve, the project continues to expand to truly leverage the desire of both communities to heal. We have planned 3 additional engagement projects around the harvests (Spring, Summer & Fall). As more champions engage with us, the programming outcomes expand. Currently we have plans to host monthly Zoom sessions, a craft club and a book club. We remain flexible as the organization who holds the project and are willing to allow it to grow and grow. The project outcomes remain the same. Progress is being made towards all of them. This is a long road. The Honoring Dakota project is groundbreaking and leading the country in efforts to truly heal as a community with such a shared history.; 4:55 PM The Honoring Dakota Project -Mitakuye Owasin (meaning our shared home holds our shared stories. We are all related. And even if we don't always know what it means to be related, we know deep down we want to be in harmony with each other by being good relative) has truly been Dakota led. We as wasicu (white) people and organizations have stewarded and supported the direction of PIIC throughout this project. Quarterly Engagements scheduled around the seasons were programmed. Facilitated conversations were key. They provided an opportunity to all sit in a space, hear the experiences, feel the trauma, and honor our Dakota relative's story. Throughout the engagement sessions, our Indigenous Culture Bearers and Knowledge keepers were engaged and compensated to teach and share. Although visual representation of the Dakota people in downtown Red Wing was initially what was identified as the problem to solve, the project expanded to truly leverage the desire of both communities to heal. The vision and project grew. Involvement of the community grew - our schools, our Indigenous youth, other partners, funders and businesses. The April quarterly engagement centered around our Buffalo relative. It launched with a broad community education session which had an attendance of 300+, The Prairie Island Indian Community held a traditional Buffalo Ceremony and Harvest. The emphasis was to introduce the culture and traditions back to their community. Many youth learned for the first time of these traditions and skills. This was supported by Prairie Island Community members and other indigenous culture bearers. This series of engagements ended with the first ever publicly offered tours of the Buffalo farm. The experience allowed Red Wing community members to gain a new historic perspective before European settlement, where buffalo roamed and provided for their two legged relative. To continue with providing a new historic perspective, in May Prairie Island Land and Environment department presented Before the Europeans: Dakota Lands of Present Red WingThis presentation was also conducted in downtown Red Wing and hosted by Downtown Main Street Red Wing. This presentation provided the audience with a vision of the nature-related aspects of the Red Wing area; what it was like for those that came before the wave of European settlement. It explored these questions. What natural forces shaped this land? What did the landscape look like? What did it support, and what were the resources that made this land so valuable for the Dakota people that lived here for generations? Goodhue County Health and Human Services hosted a viewing of Dodging Bullets at the Sheldon Theater. This collection of remarkable stories, names Historical Trauma as the unique and insidious part of the genetic code that resilient Native American populations are still finding ways to dodge. Survey results indicated an increase in community members awareness of historic trauma of indigenous community members. Shortly after the viewing the community engaged in an online community conversation about what was presented in the documentary. The Buffalo centric quarterly engagement inspired the next engagement which was traditional brain tanning. Red Wing Shoe Company and SB Foot Tanning, prominent, long standing businesses in Red Wing were brought into the dialogue with the common thread being leather tanning. They provided financial support to bring this learning back to Praire Island. They also engage a number of their employees to learn alongside community members. This exchange has forged a new supportive relationship between Prairie Island and Red Wing Shoe Company who has since used their resources to commercially tan 7 buffalo hides which will be used for the teaching and creation of Pow Wow regalia We expect this relationship will continue and more projects will be supported. The July quarterly engagement centered around Tipi Teachings - This is Home.An indigenous art market was held in Central Park which included a performance from Thomas X, an indigenous HIp Hop artist and Austin Owen, a Prairie Island community member. Community members were led on an art walk viewing elementary students' art installation of over 800 mini canvas created as part of teaching about Mitakuye Owasin - We are all related during their art class period by project facilitators. The community participated in an art project, which involved painting a tipi in Bay Point Park, a place of great significance to our Dakota relatives. This tipi is now cared for and stored by the City of Red Wing and will be used in various community events. Once the tipi was painted the community was invited to Tipi Teachingsin Bay Point Park. Culture bearers shared about Dakota history and other culturally significant topics. All of the engagements formed the content and sentiment of the mural, which was painted on a City owned building in downtown Red Wing. The mural is a wopida to PIIC . A wopida is a sacred sharing of gratitude, a connecting with all beings, including the Great Spirit, through giving thanks. In this sharing our hearts naturally become filled with compassion, love, understanding, forgiveness, joy, happiness and oneness. There has been progress made to acknowledge, heal and provide the Dakota peoples rightful belonging in their homeland. We remain flexible as the organization who holds the project and are willing to allow it to grow and grow. This has been a beautiful project that has met the goals set forth. With a lot of relationship building and many community involvement sessions, our Indigenous relatives are beginning to feel welcome in their homelands. The project outcomes remain the same. Progress is being made towards all of them. This is a long road. The Honoring Dakota project is groundbreaking and leading the country in efforts to truly heal as a community with such a shared history. ",,,"Current funding : Blandin - 81,000 City of Red Wing - 15,000 Mayo Clinic - 4000 Rise Up Red Wing 13,000 City of Red Wing HRC - $1000 Prairie Island Indian Community - Inkind $5000 (Treasure Island rental) Goodhue County - $1000 Continued efforts to apply for grants and funding opportunities including individual giving.. City of Red Wing Racial Equity Planning Funds - Dakota Mural Project 1,000.00 Goodhue County Goodhue County / Honoring Dakota 1,000.00 City of Red Wing Mural to honor Dakota culture (public arts development project) 15,000.00 Goodhue County Health and Human Services Mental & Chemical Health Coalition -AARP Honoring Dakota 30,000.00 Blandin Red Wing Arts' management of the community project ""Honoring Dakota"" and the grant funds. 81,000.00 RiseUp Red Wing 5,000.00 T-Mobile Restricted grant to be used for funding Honoring Dakota project 50,300.00 Red Wing Area Fund Honoring Dakota Mural 30,000.00 S.B. Foot Tanning Prairie Island Brain Tanning 10,000.00 City of Red Wing Honoring Dakota Tipi Teaching Tipi Purchase 2,000.00 ",75900,,"Kirsten Ford, Past Chair Rachel McWithey, Chair Pam Horlitz, Secretary Jerry Olson, Treasurer Susan Forsythe, Governance Maggie Paynter, Governance Leah Buysse, Governance Jason Reding, Finance Lynn Brown, Finance Kris Toegel, Governance; Kirsten Ford, Rachel McWithey, Horlitz Secretary, Jerry Olson, Ian Scheerer, Kris Togel, Leah Buysse, Jason Reding, Lynn Brown ",,"Red Wing Arts",,"Red Wing Arts will facilitate a collaboration beginning the process of healing the historical trauma that divides the Dakota and Red Wing residents. Leaders of the Prairie Island Indian Community, Goodhue County and Red Wing Arts will use the power of the arts to host engagement and cultural education arts experiences that provide space for healing, improved mental health and connection. A mural designed by tribal members will be installed in downtown Red Wing will symbolize this initiative.",,,2022-11-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,TBD,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Washington, Dakota, Goodhue, Olmsted, Rice, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/honoring-dakota,,,,
10031068,"Humanities Place-Making for a Thriving Community: The Parks-Lynn Community Archive and Reading Room",2023,67050,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Archiving: The Parks-Lynn project will direct archiving energy back toward community members, inviting small gatherings to share personal archives - photos, memories, stories - that tell multiple histories that connect Rondo through the generations. We will hold four afternoon open house sessions to collect photos and other artifacts, record memory stories, and share space that will pass our stories forward to the next generation. Each collection will be developed with portable story banners that provide an overview of the collection, and will be documented in a catalogue for visitors to view. During the process, materials will be displayed in the Parks-Lynn space for inspiration and enjoyment. To sustain this important work into the future, our request includes funding to add a half time Researcher to our team, to help with validating and document histories around information gathered from the community. - Hold 4 archive collection/storytelling sessions in the house - Engage at least 10 participants in sharing archival materials and stories - Engage a half-time Archiving Assistant to validate and document archives - Produce collections for each family/person/group whose archives were shared Intergenerational Inspiration: The Parks-Lynn project will use that model to create a series of Night at the Moviesevents in the house that will show video clips and share readings from migration stories that have been collected in Elder Story Circle Conversations over the past year. We plan to gather small groups for six events, with the featured Elder present for conversation on the times in which they lived. - Offer six Night at the Moviesevents to share videos of Elder Stories - Engage 6 featured Elders to tell their stories Community Listening/Learning Sessions: We will program a series of four listening/learning sessions, inviting all community members who want to participate. We want to learn what they like about having a community-based center for literary arts, what their concerns are, how they might see themselves participating, what they would like to see included, and whether they see themselves in a leadership role in sustaining long-term Humanities Place-Making for a Thriving Community. To create the full feeling of how Place-Making means your place,and not just some place,we envision these gatherings using the nature of the space: dining room teas, coffee and desserts in the living room, or gatherings on the front porch or around the backyard grill - always with a walk through the entire facility to see work in process. - Schedule 4 Listening/Learning Sessions, - Record data from all sessions - electronically and/or in writing - Work with GrayHall Consultants to develop effective evaluation - Provide results to IBI leadership, Project Leadership team, and MN Humanities Center. - Use results to plan next steps.","MN Humanities Center support for In Black Ink's vision to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood is enabling us to explore transformational ideas for the community. Our vision is centered around the Parks-Lynn House, a historically Black owned private home that was passed on to In Black Ink when the owners of over 60 years decided to lend the space to the creation of a community literary hub. The dream is to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood that will be a destination for sharing and collecting stories, archiving community-based family histories, encouraging writing and reading, and hosting gatherings to connect Rondo's Black history through the generations and into the future. We launched our project with two listening sessions with a focused group of close neighbors and long-time community residents. An overview of the proposed vision and idea was shared with invited guests, who also shared their own ideas and dreams. Both sessions occurred in March, with conversations facilitated by GrayHall LLP consultants. Altogether, sixteen people attended to listen, learn, and share their own visions. We learned that many of the older residents prefer to meet at their own homes to listen and offer feedback, thus a learning from these sessions includes plans to build in several individual house callsto sit with residents to share and explore the idea of the Parks-Lynn literary space and to hear some of their dreams. The response was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging! Participants were very eager to see a humanities presence in the community. Conversations revolved around ideas like: * Slowing gentrification by maintaining Black spaces (property ownership). * Celebrating the community's Black legacy and visions for a vibrant future. * Identifying organizations and projects the Parks-Lynn House could partner with to amplify recognition of Black legacies/stories, and a continuing Black arts future. * Examples of cities, such as in Georgia, Oakland, San Francisco, and other cities where Black spaces are created to address accessible arts and other resources, and create programing that is right in the immediate neighborhoods * The presence of such a hub in Rondo was thought to be a great way to foster Intergenerational work with students in the schools in the area that could connect and partner with the Parks-Lynn House to offer a variety of programing, and make rich community historical and current stories, experiences, and histories accessible. * Sustaining an intergenerational approach to teaching the next generation. A central vision for the Park-Lynn House is to create a living, interactive archive of histories of Black families and community members that will be accessible to the community as inspiration and learning. We already house three archives: * Writings and artifacts of Dr. Mahmoud El Kati, civil right leader and Macalester College professor emeritus * Duluth activist Henry Banks' collection related to the Duluth Lynching Memorial * And the boxes and trunks of family materials that came with the Park-Lynn House when In Black Ink assumed leadership for restoring and reclaiming this Rondo history asset. In the next two months, we will host two cohorts of several families who will learn of the importance of archiving through introductory workshops where each family will bring a collection of items to build their own family story. We have honed in on making this special process available for 8 families who, over the next two months, will share personal archives - photos, memorabilia, stories, collectibles - that tell multiple histories that connect Rondo generations. Stories will be captured on a vertical banner for each family, including a banner that will be created to document and share some of the archival gems from the Parks-Lynn family. We are so grateful for your belief in our vision, and your willingness to invest to help us explore this new future for humanities in the Rondo community!; MN Humanities Center support for In Black Ink's vision to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood enabled us to explore transformational ideas for the community. Our vision is centered around the Parks-Lynn House, a historically Black owned private home that was passed on to In Black Ink when the owners of over 60 years decided to lend the space to the creation of a community literary hub. The dream is to create a Black humanities hub in the Rondo neighborhood that will be a destination for sharing and collecting stories, archiving community-based family histories, encouraging writing and reading, and hosting gatherings to connect Rondo's Black history through the generations and into the future. We launched our project with two listening sessions with a focused group of close neighbors and long-time community residents. An overview of the proposed vision and idea was shared with invited guests, who also shared their own ideas and dreams. Both sessions occurred in March, with conversations facilitated by GrayHall LLP consultants. Altogether, sixteen people attended to listen, learn, and share their own visions. We learned that many of the older residents prefer to meet at their own homes to listen and offer feedback, thus a learning from these sessions includes plans to build in several individual house callsto sit with residents to share and explore the idea of the Parks-Lynn literary space and to hear some of their dreams. The response was overwhelmingly positive and encouraging! Participants were very eager to see a humanities presence in the community. Conversations revolved around ideas like: * Slowing gentrification by maintaining Black spaces (property ownership). * Celebrating the community's Black legacy and visions for a vibrant future. * Identifying organizations and projects the Parks-Lynn House could partner with to amplify recognition of Black legacies/stories, and a continuing Black arts future. * Examples of cities, such as in Georgia, Oakland, San Francisco, and other cities where Black spaces are created to address accessible arts and other resources, and create programing that is right in the immediate neighborhoods * The presence of such a hub in Rondo was thought to be a great way to foster Intergenerational work with students in the schools in the area that could connect and partner with the Parks-Lynn House to offer a variety of programing, and make rich community historical and current stories, experiences, and histories accessible. * Sustaining an intergenerational approach to teaching the next generation. * Writings and artifacts of Dr. Mahmoud El Kati, civil right leader and Macalester College professor emeritus * Duluth activist Henry Banks' collection related to the Duluth Lynching Memorial * And the boxes and trunks of family materials that came with the Park-Lynn House when In Black Ink assumed leadership for restoring and reclaiming this Rondo history asset. When we announced the opportunities to learn how to archive family histories, eleven families signed up for experiential learning and archive production sessions. We hosted four Black Family Archives sessions and a public celebration/presentation. In that process, we worked with families to learn how to catalogue and preserve their family photos and other artifacts, record memory stories, and share space that will pass their stories forward to the next generation. Participants shared stories, photos, and memories that tell multiple histories that connect Black Minnesota history through the generations. We created portable display banners that provide an overview of the collection for each family. It was especially exciting for families to see how all these boxes of papers, coffee stained photos and other memory pieces, when pulled together, were able to tell important parts of their family story and visually display their family legacy. To their surprise, several families were able to identify photos of their own relatives in other participant's displays... learning about links and connections and relationships among families they never knew existed! GrayHall Consultants attended our events and recorded the community's support for the Parks-Lynn House vision. They commented that maintaining the Parks-Lynn House can help slow gentrification, attract community partnerships, reflect Rondo community history, and help define and preserve these legacies as a part of an amazing Black humanities presence in our local communities. After this grant period, we hosted a public celebration that exhibited the archives families created, where participants invited their family and friends and were able to share their experience, the process, and dreams for the future of capturing and maintaining their family legacy through archiving. We've attached several sample archival banners with this report.",,,"n/a - We supplemented this project with $1,911.28 from our Saint Paul Foundation operating support award.",67050,,"Sheryl Harris Akil Foluke Tamahkha Usekba Metric Giles Shakita Thomas; Board of Directors: Kwasi Russell, Acting Board Chair, retired educator Akil Foluke, Treasurer, organic chemist, educator Sheryl Harris, Secretary, medical records administrator Tamehkha Usekhab, Member, retired postal buyer Metric Giles I, community organizer, urban farmer Advisors/Elders: Pamela Fletcher Bush, CEO of Saint Paul Almanac, English professor emerita, Saint Catherine's University Repa Mekha, President and CEO of Nexus Community Partners Atum Azzahir, CEO Cultural Wellness Center Mahmoud El-Kati, author, historian, Macalester College professor emeritus.",,"In Black Ink",,"This project will support new, community-focused programming that expands our current work, and explores community desire for a future gathering space magnetized around the humanities. We're calling our project The Park-Lynn Community Archive and Reading Room,Parks-Lynn for short.",,,2022-09-15,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/humanities-place-making-thriving-community-parks-lynn-community-archive-and-reading-room,,,,
10031097,"IAM Cultural Identity Program",2022,60000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Completion of proposed projects success will evaluate using.. * Asian Indian community in Minnesota will increase their reach to larger audiences. * Larger Minnesota community will have a deeper appreciation of Asian-Indian culture and arts in Minnesota. This will help elevate Asian-Indians heritage and identity. * Asian Indians will have a deeper appreciation and understanding of other BIPOC communities * Increase cross-organizational involvement, collaboration and reach for future projects * Improve overall social impact by improving website and YouTube content, monitoring social media ranking improvements, newsletters subscriptions improvements, Website traffic improvements and reduction on bounce rates","Connect India - We were able to organize a Consular camp as part of Connect India initiative to bring Indian community together. All partner organizations came together for outreach and organizing. This benefitted all Minnesotans - we had Indian Consulate team from Chicago in Minneapolis for a day to offer various consular services like visa, passport, etc.https://conta.cc/3OgmbyZ Non-violence day - https://conta.cc/3VkpIQT https://conta.cc/3GCTucs Exhibit booths at Indiafest - https://conta.cc/3zNbrDx BAM - Durga Puja, which is central to the Fall Cultural Festival in Bengal, has been recognized by UNESCO andinscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021. This list ismaintained in order to ensure better visibility of the intangible cultural heritage and awareness of its significance,and to encourage dialogue which respects cultural diversity. https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/durga-puja-inscribed-unesco-representative-list-intangible-cultural-heritage-humanity MMA - Onam is a harvest festival celebrated soon after the monsoon season in Kerala. Celebrating thehomecoming of the beloved King Mahabali, Onam is regarded as the most significant festival of Kerala. Observed duringthe Malayalam month of Chingam, Onam is a ten-day festival that is celebrated by every Keralite irrespective of caste andreligion with great enthusiasm. On Onam celebration day, we will have a sumptuous, luxurious Onasadya! (Keralavegetarian meal). Thereafter we have Kerala onam special performance, a special chendamelam (Kerala drum beat) fromOmakaram team and cultural performances from our community members. MATA - Bonalu- is a cultural festival celebrated in Telangana area in the month of ""July"" and ""August"". Bonam isnothing but a meal or feast to the mother goddess, and the food prepared and served to whole communitynot only from Telangana state but also for everyone. SILC - Activities- SILC planned & ran the Indiafest 2022 Activity booth where we showcased a variety of games and highlighted different aspects of Indian culture. Henna, Face Painting, Chess, Carrom, Minar Game. Hosted a treasure hunt that encouraged attendees to visit various cultural booths and learn more aboutIndia. This was a major success which helped increase people's awareness and appreciation for Indianculture & traditions GSMN - The Navaratri event is a cultural dance festival celebrated with colorful outfits, music, danceand food for nine nights. The festival brings many diverse groups and communities together toparticipate and celebrate our culture.; This report is since our interim report. This is for year 2023. Our main events were IndiaFest 2023 and Dhanyawad Volunteer Appreciation event 2023. Both these events reflect the 50th anniversary celebration, IndiaFest was attended by 20,000 people at the State Capitol Grounds. Metro Transit is a partner and provides 6000 rides so people from all over the Twin cities can attend this FREE event and learn about Indian arts, culture, traditions and heritage and of course some scrumptious food. We have 30 performances by hundreds of artists, both professional and amateurs. The MHC grant allows up to pay for some of those artists. IF is attended by many elected officials from both sides of the aisle and is a very enjoyable day full of fun and activities. It is the best way to Experience India in One day! It is a well publicized event. We are are interviewed in various TV channels and Newspapers. The artists get a lot of visibility through this event. Most local artists in MN have always performed in Indiafest over several years. distinguished by certain characteristics that make them unique and attractive: Celebration: festivals like IndiaFest are occasions of celebration, where people come together to enjoy, have fun and share experiences. Diversity: IndiaFest encompasses a wide range of activities and artistic expressions, ranging from music, dance, comedy and theatre to gastronomy and folk traditions. Participation: IndiaFest actively involves the community and participants through attendance, interaction and participation in various activities. Festive atmosphere: IF has a VERY festive and joyful atmosphere, where people can enjoy live music, visual performances and exciting activities. Cultural identity: IndiaFest and Dhayawad is rooted in the cultural identity of a community or region, and serve to preserve and promote its traditions and heritage. We were able to have our year-end Gratitude event Dhanyawaad where we bring in local artists/musicians. 250 people attended the event. This increases visibility for the artists and Indian Music and also increases IAM membership and brings new people into IAM and engages them to serve the community. The events spans all generations and provides tremendous joy to many through music and dance. This event was all over social media an the artists were well marketed. This has also resulted in new engagements for the artists. 2023 was IAM's 50th anniversary. The Dhanyawad event gave the Indian community and its artists visibility to the greater Minnesota art culture. ",,,"MSAB Grant from 2022 MRAC grant from 2022 Dr Dash Foundation Donation Memberships",57735,,"Suyash Jain Tanwi Prigge Meena Bharti Prinesh Patel Sayali Amarapurkar Srividya Guhan Vaidyanathan Rupali Gupta Sidhu Saladi Jayachandra Raju Swapna Haldar aka Sengupta Snehashish Ghosh Swati Agarwal Vineet Pandey Ojaswini Thodupunoori Shashi Palani Sunitha Pillai Shivangi Pandey; Tanwi Prigge President Meena Bharti Vice President Mangala Acharya Secretary Mukund Kulkarni Treasurer Sayali Amarapurkar Sunitha Pillai Shivangi Pandey Rupali Gupta Swapna Sengupta Priya Gupta Ram Rajagopalan Mihir Madhaparia Gira Vibhakar Sohini Sarkar Puja Gaur Manoj Voona Hasmukh Patel Shruti Joshi Ramala Hasanali Mish Sen",,"India Association of MN",,"The goal of this project is to provide opportunities for India Association of Minnesota (IAM) to empower Asian Indian community in Minnesota to build intercultural identity amplify Asian Indian arts, culture, and heritage for benefit of all Minnesotans provide education and outreach to all Minnesotans so as to increase the depth and breadth of understanding about cultural diversity and inclusion in Minnesota. ",,,2022-03-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Dakota, Dodge, Hennepin, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/iam-cultural-identity-program,,,,
10034128,"Ignite! Increasing fundraising capacity in order to empower youth voices and ignite real change",2024,31108,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Upon successful implementation of this project, StoryArk will have the fundraising foundation it needs to grow from a small cultural organization to a midsized one able to serve twice as many students. Currently, more students are interested in our programming than we have capacity to serve, and oftentimes students want to continue after school the podcasts and stories they begin within the classroom. At the same time, school districts are feeling pressure to spend dollars on core academic subjects and are less able to support after school and summer programming in the arts. If student stories are to be empowered, uplifted and amplified, StoryArk must bridge the gap. We will have the strands we need in our braided funding approach to remove barriers and provide a space for authentic student expression.",,,,Unknown,29958,1150,"Stephani Atkins (Board Chair), Kim Gualtieri (Treasurer), Dan Ajak, Cornelius Rish, LaTwanna Williams",,StoryArk,," ",,,2024-04-10,2026-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Meghan,Bridges,,,,,,"(763) 200-7360",mbridges@storyark.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ignite-increasing-fundraising-capacity-order-empower-youth-voices-and-ignite-real-change,,,,
10034112,"Images of Africa (film series)",2024,154000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project will be evaluated to consider multiple perspectives at various stages including planning, event activities, and participant experiences. We plan to implement audience/attendee questionnaires and debrief meetings with partners and advisory group members to collect data. These strategies will measure the quality of individual experiences and the series overall. Team leaders and advisory committee members will collaborate in developing evaluation tools as well as contributing their feedback. They will help us determine the most appropriate and accessible ways to survey audiences from local African diaspora communities. Ticket sales, program attendance, and audience demographics are among the quantitative data to be collected. These statistics will be recorded and compared against similar programming like Cine Latino as well as future iterations of ""Images of Africa"" to determine year-over-year trends.",,,43000,"Pending grants",139000,15000,"Paola Nu?ez Obetz (Chair), Jim Gerlich (Treasurer), Robert Silberman (Secretary), Melodie Bahan, Dianne Brennan, Fransis Ecclesiaste, Jacob Frey, Lili Hall, Zach McMillan, Abdi Mohamed, Kelly Palmer, Christopher Schout, Susan Smoluchowski, Roma Calatayud Stocks, Marcello Valdes",,"MSP Film",,"MSP Film Society (MSP Film) seeks support for ""Images of Africa,"" a new film initiative that will regularly feature films from African regions, particularly those with the most significant representation in Minnesota. Images of Africa will put a spotlight on the African experience, storytelling, and contributions of a range of artists, most especially filmmakers, from African communities. This series will be showcased at The Main Cinema in Minneapolis, MSP Film's home venue, as well as other Twin Cities locations, including the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis. The initiative will be led by a team of organizers and advisors comprising artists and professionals from African diaspora communities in Minnesota, in collaboration with MSP Film staff. Scheduled to commence in early 2024 and run monthly or bi-monthly until May 2025, this request for support aims to facilitate the presentation of 10 ""Images of Africa"" events with an estimated total audience of more than 2,000 attendees. Each screening will feature a carefully selected film, and whenever possible, offer engaging discussions with the artists and creators behind each film project. Every event will be a vibrant celebration, complete with receptions featuring food, refreshments, music, art, and entertainment from the represented communities. Local small businesses and vendors reflective of the community will be sourced for these celebrations. The timing of these events will be influenced by cultural celebrations, holidays, and events such as Somali Week in July and Little Africa Fest in August. Opportunities will also arise based on the availability of films, artists, and talent, and consideration of the region's arts and culture calendar, religious observances, venue availability, and the general event landscape. The ""Images of Africa"" series will be designed with input from the target audience communities, encompassing diverse Minnesota African diaspora groups, from East African nations like Somalia, Ethiopia, and Kenya, to West and Central nations like Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as others spanning from South Africa to Egypt. The series will benefit from the expertise of a dedicated group of organizers and advisors, whose details are provided in a later section of this request. The demand for films from Africa and narratives showcasing the African and African diaspora experience is on the rise. This series will reflect this momentum by presenting a wide range of films, from established film industries across the continent to emerging talents in burgeoning creative hubs, and exceptional works from African diaspora communities globally, including those within Minnesota. The ""Images of Africa programming draws inspiration from the success and enthusiastic reception of Cine Latino, an annual event that consistently attracts members of its target communities (typically comprising native Spanish speakers). With a 61-year history of bringing unique international programs and films to diverse audiences, MSP Film Society is well-positioned to unite, inform, and transform individuals and communities through the power of cinema. The ""Images of Africa"" series is poised to make a lasting impact in line with the organization's mission. ",,,2024-05-15,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Susan,Smolouchowski,,,,,,"(612) 331-7563","susan.s@mspfilm.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/images-africa-film-series,,,,
10034134,"Increasing Urban Roots Fundraising Capabilities to Sustain the Growth of our Youth Internship Programming",2024,67000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Urban Roots strives to cultivate a diverse array of partnerships and revenue streams (including earned income, individual donors, and corporate and philanthropic funders) to support and grow our program impact on the East Side. By working with a consultant to increase our engagement with individual and major donors, we will build up this revenue stream, ensuring our financial sustainability and capacity to pursue opportunities for organizational and programmatic growth. This project aligns with our long-term goal to serve more youth (expand the number of interns hired to 200 youth annually) and increase program offerings that empower youth to preserve and honor the culture of Minnesota communities. Our overall impact is shown as youth interns share and celebrate their own cultures. Through Cook Fresh programming, Urban Roots intern Jolie shared a recipe for Atakilt Wot, an Ethiopian dish containing spiced cabbage, carrot, and potatoes. My goal is to spread Ethiopian culture through cuisine and provide a great option for others who enjoy a simple, yet deliciously healthy dish.",,,52000,"McNeely Foundation, Cargill Foundation, Otto Bremer Trust, Mortenson Family Foundation",67000,,"Leif Masrud (President), Daniel Yang (Vice President), Dan King (Treasurer), Amy Thomas (Secretary), Tim Dykstal, Stephanie Harr, Angie Becker Kudelka, Sri Siddabathuni, Zak Buell, Jamie Gehan, Melissa Prenevost",,"Urban Roots Mn",,"Urban Roots requests funding for capacity building from Minnesota Humanities Center to work with a consultant to build the fundraising knowledge and capabilities of Urban Roots' staff and leadership. The impact of this funding will be increased capacity to pursue long-term goals and ensure programming remains responsive to the needs and priorities of the diverse communities we serve on the East Side of St. Paul. Each year, our youth internship program engages over 80 East Side youth (ages 14-24) from low-income households who are demographically representative of the East Side community. In 2023, 67% of interns were Asian, 11% Black, 5% Latinx, 7% multi-racial, and 10% white. Many are English Learners or from New American families. Intern-led projects address community needs correlated with the impacts of systemic racism, including nutritional security, fresh food access, green space access, and health, while honoring, capturing, and preserving the recipes, stories, and traditions of East Side community members from culturally diverse backgrounds (i.e., Native American, Hmong, Khmer, etc.). For nearly 30 years, Urban Roots has operated programs on the East Side of St. Paul and has engaged thousands of low-income youth in education, training, and work projects providing service to the community, developing young leaders, and improving health and the environment. Our mission is to cultivate and empower youth through nature, healthy food, and community. As a trusted, community-embedded organization, Urban Roots engages youth in our internship programming across 3 tracks: - Market Garden: Urban agriculture and sales/distribution of fresh, culturally specific produce, eggs, and value-added food products - Conservation: Habitat restoration, rain/pollinator gardens, and natural resource career exposure - Cook Fresh: Culturally inclusive nutrition and wellness education, creative cooking, and career exploration with prominent Twin Cities chefs Across all of our programs, we prioritize youth choice and voice with a Youth Council made up of youth interns, who provide input on programming decisions, such as the need for arts and cultural heritage programming. Through our core internship tracks, as well as arts programming River Stories, Food Stories, or Seed Stories youth-led projects amplify arts, culture, and heritage in Minnesota. Urban Roots leadership team and staff members recognize a need to build revenue streams and the capacity to engage in the work so we can remain responsive to youth-identified programming needs like increased art and culture program offerings. Urban Roots will engage with a consultant through skill-building activities and meetings delivered through a learn as you go model that will teach us strategies for individual and major donor cultivation, building our capacity for increasing this revenue stream. Funding will support the following efforts: - Organize meetings with consultant and Urban Roots' staff and board for trainings around creating strategies and building communication skills and tools in fundraising - Consultant will compile research on individual and major donors to guide skill-building and engagement in individual and major donor identification and outreach - Host small gatherings/events as skill and resource building exercises to help staff and board learn techniques to engage major donors through an experiential learning model ",,,2024-04-09,2025-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Hayley,Ball,,,,,,"(651) 228-7073",hayleyball@urbanrootsmn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/increasing-urban-roots-fundraising-capabilities-sustain-growth-our-youth-internship,,,,
10031010,"Indigenous Arts Education in Bloomington, Minnesota",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We have several trackable areas that we will be looking to monitor. First, and most fundamentally, we will see an increase in free or affordable programs hosted by Artistry and led by indigenous artists. In past years we have, on average, had one or two programs annually. With help from MHC we hope to offer five to ten programs in the coming year. Second, we are looking to see an increase in student participation in programs led by indigenous artists. Several of our past programs have been unable to meet our minimum registration requirements needed to run a program, a scenario that is hugely disappointing to both us and the facilitating artists. In offering these programs at low to no cost for participants we hope to see a dramatic increase in the number of students engaging in these programs. Third, we would like to see an increase in paid teaching hours for indigenous artists. We are committed at artistry to supporting artists, both creatively and fiscally through contracts and other opportunities. Being able to hire artists at a good rate for a decent number of ours shows that Artistry is invested in these partnerships and values the work of our master artists. Fourth, we would like to increase the number of indigenous artists who will be on our regular faculty roster here at Artistry. We run as many as 400 programs between outreach events and in house classes annually. To staff these we pull from a rolodex of talented local teaching artists who come from a mix of backgrounds and experiences. We would like to establish positive, ongoing work relationships with indigenous artists so we can continue to work with them for years to come. Fifth, we would like to increase the area's cultural literacy. We recognize that we are a predominantly white led organization located on colonized land. Much of our Bloomington community is non-indigenous also living on colonized land. By bringing in indigenous teaching artists we hope to successfully deepen our community connection with Indigenous culture, recognize the history of the area, and growing an appreciation for contemporary indigenous creative practice. ",,,,,,,,,Artistry,,"Artistry is seeking support to expand our partnerships with indigenous artists and to provide more programming on indigenous arts and culture. Our main goals are: 1) To provide exceptional arts education opportunities to Bloomington students and community members. 2) To bring the region's best indigenous artists to Artistry to offer masterclasses and other public art education programs. The pursuit of both of these goals will broadly help grow the cultural literacy of our area.",,,2022-08-15,2023-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Erin,Holt,,,,,,9525638557," eholt@artistrymn.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/indigenous-arts-education-bloomington-minnesota,,,,
10038450,"Indigenous Traditional Lifeways Education/Apprentice Program",2024,23100,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of our project will be defined first and foremost by how successful it is in sharing increasing community awareness and understanding of the richness of Iranian culture, among both Iranians and non-Iranians, and in overcoming stereotypes and misunderstandings about Iranians. That s a pretty subjective criterion for success, but we will try to measure it by getting as many participants as possible to complete surveys about their experience. They will be invited to provide narrative accounts of their experience, as well as quantitative ratings.",,,,Unknown,12550,10550,"Hossein Jalali (Board Chair), Mohammad Mahmoudi (Vice Chair), Cynthia DeKay (Secretary), Mehdi Shokoueinejad (Treasurer), Shirin Ghoraishi, Leila Rastagar, Faranak Toma, Niccu Tafarrodi",,"Great Lakes Lifeways Institute",,"We are seeking funding to expand and deepen our work, launching a series of seasonal, traditional harvest camps that are designed to initiate a long-term elder/youth apprenticeship program. We will organize five (5) harvest camps each year, over two years, with the support of community partners, as well as smaller cultural gatherings around specific knowledge and traditional ways. We anticipate that each camp will bring together approximately 50 individuals within different ceded treaty territories, in both the US and Canada. We expect that our initiative will engage 500 people in activities that directly advance Indigenous food sovereignty, self-determination, and renewal of traditional land-care and through new teachings, skills, roles and identities, and intergenerational sustainability in renewing the land. Goals: Revitalize knowledge and protocols of traditional harvesting, Create a working community through sustainable, low impact, land-based living, To raise awareness of treaty rights and fortify them through their active practice, To share and grow the understanding of the first (or original) treaty agreements, which are the specific cultural protocols of how we are to interact with the plants, animals, and the land itself as shared through the Aadizookaanag (original teachings), To intentionally learn, develop, and implement safe and healthy practices of being good relatives by having families and individuals live and work together on the land practicing cultural traditions for ten day to two week periods, To use these camps as powerful, rich and deep learning spaces which are the most appropriate spaces for teaching, learning and practicing language (Dakota and Ojibwe), culture and ceremony, To deepen learning of youth by creating meaningful apprenticeship opportunities, individual mentorship, and a supportive group of Elders and adults that support teaching leadership roles, To be present within the ceded territories in order to assess and protect plant, animal and spirit relations which are often threatened by extractive and destructive colonial processes. In order to bring this work to fruition, we have a critical need to financially support a wide variety of people who will assist in the success of this initiative. Our vision and plan for how to make these camps successful is based on bringing in and supporting knowledgeable Elders, language speakers, key community change makers, and youth, who are seeking to exercise their leadership skills. It is incredibly important to support dedicated Elders and Indigenous young people. Over the past year, we have worked toward supporting young changemakers between the ages of 19 to 25, all of whom have expressed a desire to learn and carry forward this important work. They have also expressed frustration that universities and tribal programs do not offer the appropriate or necessary opportunities to help them learn to be successful grassroots change makers in the realm of land-based cultural revitalization. Through this project, we will be supporting a core group of these young people and Elders to begin a long term apprenticeship program, which we envision, with time and learning, could be developed into a multi-year school to build a new generation of well-connected land-based cultural leaders. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-02-28,,"In Progress",,,Kaesha," Baloch",,,,,," (651) 280-7063",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/indigenous-traditional-lifeways-educationapprentice-program-1,,,,
10038397,"Indigenous Food Lab: Indigenous Culture Through Food",2024,223000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Empowered Somali youth: Gain valuable skills, build cultural connection, boost self-confidence, and express themselves. Advocacy platform: Raise awareness about important issues and contribute to social change. Economic opportunities: Potential careers in the arts within the Somali community. Cultural preservation: Protect the rich heritage of the Somali people. Community engagement: Promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.",,,,Unknown,198000,25000,"Ronald Pagnucco, Ph.D. (Board Chair), Jama Alimad (Founder), Kathy Langer, Mary Quinlivan, Shirwa Adan, Jane Leitzman, Gilbert Angervil, Consoler Teboh",,NATIFS,,"This project is supporting programming expansion in the Indigenous Food Lab, located in Minneapolis, which includes a professional Indigenous kitchen, and in June we opened a demonstration and training studio, Spirit Kitchen offering fresh food and testing concepts, and an Indigenous market space offering curated retail products from Indigenous producers. From an Indigenous viewpoint, there aren't bright lines between culture, food, Mother Earth, community, and traditions. While we approach our work through an Indigenous culinary lens, it encompasses everything from language, to culture, health and wellbeing, spirituality, ceremony, Indigenous arts and crafts, farming and foraging knowledge and techniques, and rebuilding the generational transfer of knowledge that was disrupted by residential schools and forced assimilation. This grant will allow us to develop and expand the following projects: Designing meal kits with fresh, Indigenous food, made by NATIFS and distributed through Minnesota schools to the families of Indigenous students, with accompanying live demonstration and video on how families can prepare the meals together. We will develop accompanying educational materials on Indigenous language, traditional uses and nutritional benefits of key ingredients, coloring pages, and other activities for families to do and learn together. We will develop and distribute one meal kit per month with accompanying presentation and materials, distributed at two schools to 30 families each. The meal kits serve between 4-6, and include pantry and fresh items. We source everything - easy for a working family to put together. All of our recipes are USDA school lunch compliant, and can be incorporated into our curriculum projects. (60 kits + supporting materials/month for 15 months) Developing Indigenous curriculum. We will produce classroom materials, fact sheets, recipes and informational videos that deliver instruction on Indigenous food cultivation, harvest, preparation and preservation, for K-12 and college/adult learners. Videos will vary in length from short reels to longer demonstrations. All of our materials will be made available free of charge on our website as we build an electronic library of Indigenous knowledge. We will welcome student groups to the Indigenous Food Lab to learn about Indigenous food, food as medicine, and do hands-on projects, including designing their own herbal tea blends featuring Indigenous plants and herbs while learning about traditional names and medicinal properties of each. Visiting groups also eat a nutritious, Indigenous lunch created by our Spirit Kitchen chefs, exposing youth to delicious, healthy, culturally appropriate foods. We're developing specialized programming for neurodivergent student learning opportunities as well, and are researching neurodivergent nutrition. Most literature says that kids on the spectrum should eat a high amount of protein early in the morning. The Indigenous Food Lab is experimenting with making a wild rice Indigenous protein powder, to use in all-Indigenous smoothies. Most Native people are lactose intolerant so traditional protein powders are not well tolerated. When student groups aren't able to travel to the Indigenous Food Lab, we send our instructors and materials to them. ",,,2024-05-15,2025-09-30,,Ongoing,,,Patina," Park",,,,,," (612) 208-0625",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/indigenous-food-lab-indigenous-culture-through-food-1,,,,
10034115,"Indigenous Food Lab: Indigenous Culture Through Food",2024,206000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The qualitative results of our work might be difficult to measure (how much have you learned?), but we will be able to track the numbers of classes, videos, materials, recipes, etc., produced, along with numbers of participants in classes/ audience members, etc., combined with the results of oral and written surveys as applicable. With this information, the NATIFS leadership team and board of directors will evaluate our success and identify areas for expansion and improvement. Continued demand for our work will also be a good indicator of success, along with the numbers of Indigenous food-related enterprises developed.",,,,,,,"Heather Leach (Chair), Gerald Sherman (Treasurer), Elizabeth Hoover","4 0.5 FTEs","North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS)",,"This project is supporting programming expansion in the Indigenous Food Lab, located in Minneapolis, which includes a professional Indigenous kitchen. In June the organization will open a demonstration and training studio, Spirit Kitchen, offering fresh food. It will also offer Indigenous market curated retail products from Indigenous producers. This program will design one meal kit per month (15 months), to distribute at two schools (30 families each), to families of Indigenous students, with an accompanying live demonstration and video on how families can prepare meals together. Educational materials will be provided on Indigenous language, traditional uses and nutritional benefits of key ingredients, coloring pages, and other activities for families to do and learn together. The lab will welcome student groups to learn about Indigenous food, food as medicine, and do hands-on projects, including designing their own herbal tea blends featuring Indigenous plants and herbs, while learning about traditional names and medicinal properties of each.",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Hoff,,,,,,"(612) 242-5283","kate@natifs.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/indigenous-food-lab-indigenous-culture-through-food,,,,
10034039,"Indigenous Traditional Lifeways Education/Apprentice Program",2024,23100,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Revitalize knowledge and protocols of traditional harvesting, Create a working community through sustainable, low impact, land-based living, To raise awareness of treaty rights and fortify them through their active practice, To share and grow the understanding of the first (or original) treaty agreements, which are the specific cultural protocols of how we are to interact with the plants, animals, and the land itself as shared through the Aadizookaanag (original teachings), To intentionally learn, develop, and implement safe and healthy practices of being good relatives by having families and individuals live and work together on the land practicing cultural traditions for ten day to two week periods, To use these camps as powerful, rich and deep learning spaces which are the most appropriate spaces for teaching, learning and practicing language (Dakota and Ojibwe), culture and ceremony, To deepen learning of youth by creating meaningful apprenticeship opportunities, individual mentorship, and a supportive group of Elders and adults that support teaching leadership roles, To be present within the ceded territories in order to assess and protect plant, animal and spirit relations which are often threatened by extractive and destructive colonial processes.",,,,,,,"Barbara Wall, Barry Hand, Daisy Kostus, Ed Pigeon",,"Great Lakes Lifeways Institute",,"Great Lakes Lifeways Institute will expand and deepen their work, launching a series of seasonal, traditional harvest camps that are designed to initiate a long-term elder/youth apprenticeship program. The project includes five harvest camps each year, over two years, with the support of community partners, as well as smaller cultural gatherings around specific knowledge and traditional ways.",,,2024-05-28,2025-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kaesha,Baloch,,,,,,"(651) 280-7063",Kaesha@greatlakeslifeways.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/indigenous-traditional-lifeways-educationapprentice-program,,,,
10034054,"Innovative Inclusive Leaders",2024,25000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Minnesota's cultural diversity, fostering empathy and respect for different cultures. They will also have enhanced cultural literacy and appreciation among young generations. Communities, especially those with endangered cultures, will have platforms to express, share, and preserve their heritage strengthening community bonds and identity through shared cultural experiences. The Innovative Inclusive Leader project not only enriches the educational landscape but also plays a crucial role in strengthening the social fabric of Minnesota by celebrating its diverse cultural heritage. The project aims to leave a lasting legacy of cultural awareness and unity within the community.",,,,Unknown,25000,,"Ananysia Joseph (Board Chair), Wendy Hines (Treasurer), Brenda Hill, Janice Phillips (Secretary), Lorna Pettis, Dr. Nikole Logan",,"Friendship Academy of the Arts",,"Friendship Academy of the Arts, is dedicated to preserving, honoring, and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Minnesota. This initiative is designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity among students and the broader Minnesota community. Our project, ""Innovative Inclusive Leaders,"" aligns with our current strategic plan. The goal is to teach our Kindergarten through 8th grade scholars, their families, and the community about the rich cultural history of Minnesota both past and present. During this program stakeholders will demonstrate mutual appreciation, trust, and care for relationships with adults and peers, serve as leaders in school and the broader community, value diverse perspectives and equity, and exhibit self-awareness and confidence. The end result are community builders who use knowledge acquired to advocate for the needs of self and others in productive ways, think innovatively and collaborate with others in finding restorative solutions, and generate positive change in the communities by utilizing leadership skills. Through a series of educational and community-focused activities, we aim to support the development of a culturally diverse humanities program, empower communities, and preserve endangered indigenous cultures. Specific Activities: Cultural Heritage Workshops: Interactive sessions focusing on different cultures in Minnesota, especially highlighting indigenous communities and cultures at risk. FAA will collaborate with cultural experts and elders for authentic representation. Educational Curriculum Development: Creation of educational modules for stakeholders, focusing on the history and contributions of diverse communities in Minnesota. FAA will host teacher training sessions to effectively integrate these modules into classroom learning for local classroom social studies and elementary teachers. Community Cultural Festivals: FAA will organize festivals that celebrate different cultural heritages, featuring music, dance, art, and cuisine. This will include participation by local artists, musicians, and culinary experts. Humanities Programming Series: A series of events including art exhibitions, literary discussions, and musical performances reflecting Minnesota's cultural diversity in collaboration with local humanities scholars and artists. Impact on Audience and Minnesota: Educational Impact: Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Minnesota's cultural diversity, fostering empathy and respect for different cultures. They will also have enhanced cultural literacy and appreciation among young generations. Community Empowerment: Communities, especially those with endangered cultures, will have platforms to express, share, and preserve their heritage strengthening community bonds and identity through shared cultural experiences. Broader Societal Impact: Promoting intercultural understanding and tolerance across Minnesota positioning Minnesota as a leader in cultural diversity and humanities education. The Innovative Inclusive Leader project not only enriches the educational landscape but also plays a crucial role in strengthening the social fabric of Minnesota by celebrating its diverse cultural heritage. The project aims to leave a lasting legacy of cultural awareness and unity within the community. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carr,Kpanyor,,,,,,"(612) 879-6703","ckpanyor@friendshipacademy.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/innovative-inclusive-leaders,,,,
10038463,Interwoven,2024,321964,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Hire an exhibit design firm; Hire a Cultural Liaison, who will recruit Team partners, including cultural experts from Minnesota's East African, Hmong, and Latinx cultures; Hire a project evaluation firm; Hire a videographer; Host three community listening and brainstorming sessions with the Team, members of their cultural communities, and subject matter experts in engineering, design, and education; Exhibit design firm completes detailed exhibit design using ideas expressed in the brainstorming and listening sessions, engaging the Team throughout the process; Videographer captures stories of design in our partners' cultural communities; Source designed objects from our partners' cultural communities for the exhibit; Evaluation firm designs surveys and interview questions; Finalize and translate exhibit labels and signs; Create an outreach plan to engage underserved audiences in experiencing the new exhibit; Complete exhibit fabrication and installation; Open the exhibit to visitors in May 2025; Host a community celebration for all project partners and their communities to gather, honor our experience working together, and explore the exhibit; Evaluation firm completes evaluation and provides report.",,,12046,Unknown,321964,,"Nicole Cameli (Chair), Komal Bansal, Jazmine Darden, Carolina Dufault, Charmaine Harris, Katy Kolbeck, Julianne Laue (Secretary), John Lee, Hawley Mathieson, Louise Miltich (Treasurer), Gene Sieve (Vice Chair), Rob Sleezer, Megan Tuetken, Rachel Walker",,"The Works Museum",,"Culture is interwoven in engineering and design. What we design, the solutions we engineer to improve our daily lives, the ways we beautify our surroundings, and the activities we create for play are all influenced by our beliefs, experiences, knowledge passed down through generations, and materials at hand. Through Interwoven, The Works Museum will co-design, fabricate, and install a new exhibit with partners from Minnesota's East African, Hmong, and Latinx communities that forwards our elementary education goals and celebrates Minnesota's rich cultural diversity. Interwoven builds on our past Legacy projects, through which we co-created an exhibit, family activity, and workshop with partners from the Dakota, Ojibwe, Hmong, Mexican, and Somali communities, and then brought programming to underserved communities across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. These projects exceeded our expectations; we built our capacity to co-create, established relationships with cultural and underserved communities, and observed the power of children seeing themselves and their cultures represented in the museum. Interwoven continues this work on a larger scale; the resulting co-designed exhibit will be the new cornerstone of our gallery, engaging visitors in exploring culture through the lens of engineering and design for years to come. The project supports Legislative intent in all four areas: 1. New exhibits. Interwoven entails work to co-design, fabricate, and install a new exhibit that will be the cornerstone of our gallery, comprising 32% of our museum floor. 2. Youth education. As a children's museum focused on elementary engineering education, our exhibits and programs are designed for children, promoting learning through play. The exhibit's educational goal is to introduce the engineering design process (EDP), a key idea in the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards in Science, and a foundational concept in all our programs. Through an anticipated five interactive stations, children will learn about and practice using the EDP. 3. Celebrate Minnesota's diverse cultural communities. The exhibit's parallel goal is to provide opportunities to for visitors to explore our co-design partners' cultures, with the cultural context embedded in hands-on activities and storytelling throughout the exhibit and incorporating designed objects from the cultures. Design and culture are inextricably interwoven, and this new exhibit will facilitate exploration of Minnesota's vibrant cultural communities through the lens of design. 4. Engage underserved and diverse communities. The project is centered around co-creating with partners from diverse cultural communities. Moreover, the new exhibit will provide opportunities for children from the communities to see their cultures represented in engineering and design and to share their cultural connections with classmates and families - both critical tools in increasing participation. Based on recent Museum attendance, we expect to reach 28,000 visitors from schools and families with economic need annually during the life of the new exhibit. To increase this number, and to intentionally expand our network of partners serving diverse and underserved populations, the project also entails design in an outreach plan with our project stakeholders to increase access to and engagement with the new exhibit. TIMELINE AND ACTIVITIES Our planned project timeline follows. An important learning from our past co-creation is that the process of listening and engaging with our Co-Design Team (Team) is critical. Thus, project timelines may flex within the funding window to support the process. Exhibit co-design, February - May 2024 - Hire an exhibit design firm - Hire a Cultural Liaison, who will recruit Team partners, including cultural experts from Minnesota's East African, Hmong, and Latinx cultures - Hire a project evaluation firm - Hire a videographer - Host three community listening and brainstorming sessions with the Team, members of their cultural communities, and subject matter experts in engineering, design, and education Detailed design and collection of designed objects and video, June - October 2024 - Exhibit design firm completes detailed exhibit design using ideas expressed in the brainstorming and listening sessions, engaging the Team throughout the process - Videographer captures stories of design in our partners' cultural communities - Source designed objects from our partners' cultural communities for the exhibit - Evaluation firm designs surveys and interview questions Fabrication, installation, outreach planning, and celebration, November 2024 - May 2025 - Finalize and translate exhibit labels and signs - Create an outreach plan to engage underserved audiences in experiencing the new exhibit - Complete exhibit fabrication and installation - Open the exhibit to visitors in May 2025 - Host a community celebration for all project partners and their communities to gather, honor our experience working together, and explore the exhibit - Evaluation firm completes evaluation and provides report ",,,2024-02-26,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Jill," Measells",,,,,," (952) 888-4262",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interwoven-1,,,,
10034018,Interwoven,2024,321964,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Hire an exhibit design firm; Hire a Cultural Liaison, who will recruit Team partners, including cultural experts from Minnesota's East African, Hmong, and Latinx cultures; Hire a project evaluation firm; Hire a videographer; Host three community listening and brainstorming sessions with the Team, members of their cultural communities, and subject matter experts in engineering, design, and education; Exhibit design firm completes detailed exhibit design using ideas expressed in the brainstorming and listening sessions, engaging the Team throughout the process; Videographer captures stories of design in our partners' cultural communities; Source designed objects from our partners' cultural communities for the exhibit; Evaluation firm designs surveys and interview questions; Finalize and translate exhibit labels and signs; Create an outreach plan to engage underserved audiences in experiencing the new exhibit; Complete exhibit fabrication and installation; Open the exhibit to visitors in May 2025; Host a community celebration for all project partners and their communities to gather, honor our experience working together, and explore the exhibit; Evaluation firm completes evaluation and provides report.",,,,,,,"Nicole Cameli (Chair), Komal Bansal, Jazmine Darden, Carolina Dufault, Charmaine Harris, Katy Kolbeck, Julianne Laue (Secretary), John Lee, Hawley Mathieson, Louise Miltich (Treasurer), Gene Sieve (Vice Chair), Rob Sleezer, Megan Tuetken, Rachel Walker","0.05 FTE, 0.12 FTE","The Works Museum",,"The Works Museum will design, fabricate, and install a new exhibit with partners from Minnesota's East African, Hmong, and Latinx communities that forwards elementary education goals and celebrates Minnesota's rich cultural diversity.",,,2024-02-26,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marissa,Woodruff,,,,,,"(952) 888-4262","Marissa@theworks.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chippewa, Chisago, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Nicollet, Olmsted, Olmsted, Ramsey, Renville, Rice, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/interwoven,,,,
10013374,"Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project",2021,14005,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","- A group of at least eight youth and young adults train with dance instructor and musician Hisham Alshallal - IARP, artists, and Dance Troupe work together to celebrate Iraqi culture and build a positive relationship - Iraqi Minnesotans engage in dance music they identify with, uplifts their culture, and allows the next generation to actively participate in and preserve their culture. - Provide career furthering opportunities for Iraqi Minnesotan artists - Minnesotan general public engages with Iraqi dance and music that broadens their understanding of and appreciation for Iraqi culture and art.   Effectiveness and progress toward project outcomes will be determined through artist, participant, and audience survey and interview results. Audience members will be asked to fill out audience surveys for the exhibition that will include questions around community engagement activities designed by an outside evaluation consultant. The surveys will contain both evaluative and demographic questions. IARP project coordinator will record attendance numbers. Performance will be photo-documented. Local media attention will be recorded. After the performance is complete, we will conduct an evaluation session with the artists and dancers. We will review summaries of data and feedback, discuss the project’s successes and challenges, assess community engagement, and formulate recommendations for ongoing performances, trainings, and the future of the group, etc. Outside evaluation consultant Tricia Heuring, curator and director of Public Functionary will design the evaluation materials. She has an MA in Arts and Cultural Management from St. Mary’s University, where she studied program evaluation. She has worked as the outside evaluator on Iraqi Voices for the past four years and has built the repertoire needed to successfully interview Iraqi Voices participants and is familiar with IARP team and mission. Tricia will analyze the results and compile the evaluation data and the group’s conclusions into a final report that our board will review. We have a strong track record of implementing evaluation results into current and future programming. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Dr. Azar Maluki, Hiba Qader Al Hasnawi, Kathleen Adam, Sally Othman, Rev. David Smith, Shaymaa Hassan, Ahmed Al-Sheikhli, Adil Al-Najji",,"Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","IARP is proposing to form a traditional Iraqi dance troupe to study and perform traditional dances from different regions across Iraq and to perform for the general public of Minnesota. Iraqi Minnesotan youth and young adults will be trained by transitional dance instructor and musician Hisham Shallal. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,"Belt Saem Eldahr","Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project",,,,,,jessy@reconciliationproject.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/iraqi-and-american-reconciliation-project," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009919,"Isuroon Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Project in progress; information will be updated upon completion of interim and final reporting. ",,"outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,Isuroon,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","In summer 2020 Isuroon will be piloting a new program, designed by and for young Somali people. The focus is on creating a space for Somali youth to discuss the realities of being a first- or second-generation immigrant with the compounding factors of their racial, linguistic, ethnic and religious identities. This space will provide resources on how to both heal and lead in and through the arts and nature. ",,,2019-12-16,2020-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeannette,"Lutter Gardella",Isuroon,,,,,612-886-2731,jeannette@isuroon.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/isuroon-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038382,"Join Us Thief River",2025,30575,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,30075,500,"Tony McLean (President), Nate Haase (Vice President), Diedre Nordin (Secretary), Jessica Muller (Treasurer), Ben Erickson, Tyler Ust, Kermit Genereux, Missy Hall, Diane Retka, John Syvertson",,"Advance Thief River",,"The Join Us Thief River Project fosters unity, cultural exchange, and community pride in Thief River Falls, a thriving town with a strong Scandinavian heritage now experiencing significant in-migration of Hispanic people from Mexico, Central, and South America. Companies like Arctic Cat, DigiKey, Northern Pride, and Ericco Manufacturing have embraced global recruitment, welcoming foreign workers who enrich the local cultural landscape. This cultural convergence has made Thief River Falls an international community that celebrates diversity as a strength. The project creates opportunities for meaningful connections, helping newcomers integrate and fostering a sense of belonging. Storytelling through conversation, video, and art is central to the initiative, serving as the foundation that connects cultures and bridges divides. Personal narratives, cultural traditions, and shared values are highlighted through these creative forms, showcasing the community's diverse backgrounds. Videos and art installations will offer insights into the lives and experiences of residents, fostering empathy, mutual respect, and a deeper understanding of various cultural identities. At the heart of the project is a series of events promoting cross-cultural interaction, with storytelling as a key element. It begins with ""Welcoming Mixers,"" informal gatherings where residents and newcomers share their personal stories and cultural traditions in a welcoming environment. These conversations foster meaningful connections and common ground among participants. Next, ""Welcoming Tables"" provide more intimate settings where small groups gather for shared suppers, encouraging deeper conversations about cultural heritage, family traditions, and life experiences. These gatherings promote bonds that transcend differences and lay the foundation for a more inclusive community. The series culminates in ""The Longest Table"" event, where storytelling through video and visual arts will take center stage. This celebration invites the entire community to come together and appreciate diverse cultures through food and visual storytelling. The event will feature video displays and art installations that bring the collected stories and cultural expressions to life, offering an immersive experience that allows attendees to reflect on the richness of the community's diversity. These visual elements will highlight personal narratives and cultural traditions, providing a powerful way for the community to connect with the unique voices that contribute to Thief River Falls' vibrant cultural landscape. The project will engage local students from elementary and high schools, integrating educational activities that engage families. By including youth in cultural projects, the initiative fosters inclusivity and cultural awareness within and across families. Parents and guardians participate alongside their children, deepening community ties and building a foundation of acceptance and civic pride across generations. The Join Us Thief River Project is more than a celebration of diversity-it weaves a welcoming message into the town's social fabric, using storytelling to ensure that all who call Thief River Falls home feel valued and connected. Through the power of shared stories and cultural expressions, the project aims to unite the community and honor its evolving identity. ",,,2025-01-01,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Tony," McLean ",,,,,,"(218) 683-3019",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Pennington,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/join-us-thief-river,,,,
10013387,"Ka Joog",2020,43380,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Ka Joog and AADA propose to measure qualitative and quantitative outcomes for each goal as follows: Goal 1: Somali American youth build their knowledge of traditional Somali art forms and increase their capacity to use Somali arts as a communication tool Outcomes of Goal 1: 20-25 Somali American youth participate in monthly art clubs 100 Somali American youth use Somali art to present their ideas in a public forum 90% or more of youth participants self-report an increase in knowledge of Somali art after participating in workshops To assess whether these activities achieve their intended impact, AADA and Ka Joog will use post-art club surveys distributed to participating students and artists to help us determine how we can continuously improve our approach and instruction quality. Learning from art clubs will culminate in public presentations, implemented quarterly. At the conclusion of each presentation, we will request youth and participating artists to self-assess what they learned, how they have grown, and what support they would like Ka Joog and AADA to offer to deepen their learning and enhance their practical application of their new artistic skills.   Goal 2: Public presentations change community perceptions and increase dialogue within the Somali American community in the Twin Cities and Moorhead. Outcomes of Goal 2: At least 130 individuals attend public presentations (this indicator is the same for Goal 3) 70% of Somali American attendees indicate they have new knowledge or understanding after participating in the presentation To measure these outcomes, Ka Joog and AADA will distribute post-presentation surveys to each attendee and we will collect their feedback when guests exit the venue. After each presentation, our team will also facilitate conversations to allow attendees to share their impressions verbally. We will document this feedback as qualitative information to complement data collected through surveys.   Goal 3: Public presentations change intercommunity perceptions and increase dialogue between the Somali and non-Somali communities in the Twin Cities and Moorhead. Outcomes of Goal 3: At least 130 individuals attend public presentations 30% of public presentation attendees will identify as non-Somali At least 50% of non-Somali attendees report improved intercultural appreciation after participating in a public presentation Like Goal 2, Ka Joog and AADA will use post-presentation surveys to assess the outcomes of our presentations. We will measure positive changes in perceptions of the Somali American community by non-Somali attendees to determine if our program has positively impacted intercultural perceptions.   To further the impacts of goals 2 and 3, Ka Joog and AADA intend to document the public presentations and share them widely through our websites, YouTube channels, and social media platforms. When we complete our final project report, we will include any qualitative feedback collected through these channels and describe how this input influenced our work. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Ali Elmi, Hussein Mohamed, Guled Abdullahi, Aisha Muktar, Ibrahim Farah, Abdi Barkat",1,"Ka Joog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ka Joog and Afro American Development Association (AADA) will partner to create a platform for Somali American youth to learn traditional Somali artistic mediums and present their learning through public presentations that will ignite community conversations. Art clubs and public forums will be implemented in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Clay counties and will promote inter-generational dialogue on taboo topics within the Somali American and cross-cultural acceptance with non-Somali audiences. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohamed,Farah,"Ka Joog","1420 S. Washington Ave.",Minneapolis,MN,55454,651-795-1589,mfarah@kajoog.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Clay, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Polk, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Steele, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ka-joog," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019432,"K-12 Education Initiative",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/k-12-education-initiative-0,,,,
10010241,"K-12 Education Initiative",2021,,"2018 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"Activities and events implemented during the biennium include: Learning from Place: Bdote immersions: participants spend the day visiting local sites of significance to Dakota people and learning about them from Dakota perspectives. Teaching Bdote workshop, in partnership with St. Paul Public Schools, invites educators who have attended or plan to attend a Bdote trip to share and discuss resources and strategies for sharing Dakota content with students. Educators leave with new resources and content, deeper understanding, and the beginnings of an action plan to bring students on a Bdote trip or to bring the experience into the classroom. Increase Engagement through Absent Narratives workshops, wherein participants learn and practice strategies through personal storytelling and guided reflection to help them engage others with respect and empathy in their community or classroom. Resource sharing and development including an educator guide for the newly published Somali youth anthology Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers, virtual opportunities for educators to learn and incorporate the Absent Narrative Resource Collection – an online searchable database of over 1,000 ready-to-use videos, teacher guides, and readings that help educators increase classroom engagement – into their practice through presentations and conference workshops. Cultural Education Forums: Realizing Wakanda, From Mountains to Lakes: Hmong Educational Forum: Through cultural lenses, educator communities and practitioners participate in facilitated conversations and interactive learning sessions about cultural histories, current experiences, educational resources, and impact and opportunities in the classroom. Educator and Story Circle Institutes: The 2021 Educator Institute and 2021 Story Circle Institute provided educators an opportunity to delve into topics and ideas with teams of educators from across the state to share knowledge and experiences and build communities of practice. Using the humanities to bridge gaps in relationships between educators and their colleagues, students, and families through the power of story, uplifting narratives that have been erased or marginalized and amplifying community solutions, these institutes serve as the spark to catalyze change at all levels – personal, classroom, building, and district. ",,,,327102,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/k-12-education-initiative,,,,
10010241,"K-12 Education Initiative",2020,,,,,"No 2020-2021 biennium funds have been spent as of October 31, 2019. ",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/k-12-education-initiative,,,,
10031014,"Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Project",2023,49933,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","In this project, we track the number of sessions mounted. We track all project expenses to adhere to and compare with our original project budget. We tally the number of screens attending, and the number of participants attending, both in the group settings on-site at our collaborator venues, and individuals and families joining from their homes and care facilities. We want to find out: - How many people learn something about their cultural heritage and identity as a result of participating. - How many people learn something about the cultural heritage and identity of others as a result of participation. In addition, we want to find out if this project improves health and wellbeing measures. We are near completion of a 2-year Bader Philanthropies supported NE Wisconsin Community Connection Jam webcast project that is a collaboration with Lawrence University Conservatory of Music, Fox Valley Memory Project and University of Wisconsin Whitewater evaluators. It is a 2-way interactive participatory Zoom-delivered arts and health/creative aging webcast. It is intended to evaluate the efficacy of the webcast, partnered with in-person sessions, to address social isolation among older adults. As with the Wisconsin project, we want to find out in this new project if participation results in: - Positive mood - Feelings of being valued by other people - Feelings of being connected with other people - Feelings that they moved their bodies enough - Feelings that they were able to express themselves - Feelings that they were able to forgot about their worries Our Minnesota webcast, upon which this proposed project will be modeled and is expanded, is called the Kairos Alive! Kairos Clubhouse?. It is an engaging and inspiring research-based 2-way TV showthat's a mix of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, Reading Rainbow, Soul Train, Science Friday and Live From Lincoln Center for all ages/abilities. (See example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOkOTpTLoLo) With high quality music, adapted dance and movement, stories, and arts/health research learning, it makes creative connections between isolated people; inspires enjoyment, while promoting intercultural understanding. It's for all-abilities older adults to participate with family and friends, and is a place and practice for community healing. People join webcasts in group settings via large screen TVs with webcams, or via home computers. To date, six research studies have been based on Kairos Alive!'s work. In Therese Wengler's Master's Thesis (St. Catherine University), The Importance of a Creative Arts Program for Senior Housing Residents,published in 2015 from her research on our Dancing Heart? program for elders, qualitative results revealed six main themes: 1. Novel and engaging group artistic experience provides opportunity to test and overcome limits 2. Feelings of trust, acceptance, and comfort within the group support self-expression 3. Transformative creative experience in expressing true self, trying new things, and imagining endless possibilities 4. The program was experienced as energizing and fun, generating a positive outlook on life 5. Music and dance fostered mutual knowledge, emotional connection to one's own heritage, and cultural understanding 6. The program resulted in increased social interactions and a stronger feeling of community Multiple studies have found that dance reduces social isolation: increasing the percentage of activities that Parkinson's patients participated in; the act of moving together to a shared rhythm has been proposed to promote increased feelings of community; dancing and singing promote release of endorphins which have been theorized to promote social bonding. My daughter and I had so much fun! Hoping to join again next week! - Dancing Heart? Live Webcast Participant I came a 70-year-old and left a 50-year-old! - Kairos Alive! program participant At the last Kairos [2-way webcast] session on TV one of our men participating who is deaf was unable to hear the music, but he was able to ?see' the music. After the session, I was thrilled to watch him dancing out of the room and down the hall. With music and dance, you don't have to understand a [verbal] language to participate. - Jennifer Rutschke, Assistant Executive Director at Ebenezer Park Apartments, Minneapolis, where 10 languages are spoken in her building.","As of March 9th, we've mounted nine 2-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with older adults and their associated intergenerational family and community members. This is a little over half way through our planned sequence of fifteen webcasts. The project has been going to plan, with slight variations. Our original plan was to start with 4 individual webcasts, one each with Centro, Walker West, Open Circle and the two DACs in Cass and Lake Counties. Then, we planned to bring this group together for the remaining 11 sessions, opening it up to include organizations statewide for the last 6 of the 15 total webcasts. We did both a webcast and an in-person session (2 different sessions) with Walker West's Amazing Grace Choir, and an individual webcast session with Northern Cass Cty DAC. We are working with Centro Wise Elders on a presentation to share with the larger group. To date, we have not been able to attract Open Circle to the webcast. However, our longtime collaborator Ecumen Prairie Lodge Senior Living in Brooklyn Center has joined the webcasts, and with whom we will have individual session. There will be formal sharing originally included in our project design that will happen toward the end of the series when Ecumen, Centro, Bemidji and Walker will share. Because we had numerous groups waiting for us to begin our webcast season in Jan, we decided to to include more outstate organizations earlier in the project and we are thrilled at the positive response (see testimonials below). Starting the statewide outreach right away at the beginning of the project gave us more time for the audience to grow while integrating our original core organizations (minus Open Circle). We're very excited that we are doing this! Audience has expanded quickly and dramatically among organizations who serve people with developmental disabilities statewide. We went from 32 people on 8 screens at project start to 136 people on 24 screens last week. We expect these numbers to grow. Participant organizations now are in Bemidji, Walker, Worthington, Brainerd, Aitkin, Northome, Two Harbors, Sebeka, Benson, Morris, Rochester, Winona, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Waite Park, and Apple Valley. More plan to join. It is thrilling to serve this large audience every week, and to see it grow from our outreach efforts! Sometimes older staff members resist web streaming and engaging with technology, but the younger staff members easily embrace it. We plan further outreach to Open Circle to encourage participation in the remaining part of the series. As you can see in the testimonials, we've been thrilled by the positive reception to our explorations and celebrations of cultural heritage and community identity. Kairos Teaching Artist Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti consistently brings his Chilean Spanish/Indigenous song and dance into our sessions as an inspiration and foil for discussion and participation. Vlad sings in Spanish and provides translations. His mother/son duo Ina-Yukka led a Chilean carnival celebration in the Clubhouse. Performance poet/spoken word artist Joe Davis will be on the webcast in March. He was recently featured on Cathy Wurzer's Minnesota Now radio show. His infectious and inclusive performances enfranchise and encourage both African-American communities and all of us. As planned, we expect to involve guest artist Kevin Washington in the remaining part of the series. Teaching Artists Maria Genn' and Parker Genn' lead movement and song participations, including 'chair dancing' and other adapted forms so everyone can participate no matter their age or ability. Musician/composer/arranger Thomas Johnson explores sources and performs music and song from popular, Broadway, blues, world, jazz, folk and classical traditions. In all shows, participants are encouraged to volunteer favorite music suggestions that are included on the spot or in later shows. Song and dance participations are framed within cultural meanings, with an invitation to intercultural understanding and celebration via the universality of psychology. Love is love. Lonesome is lonesome. Friend is friend. We value the culture of people with developmental disabilities, and attempt to recognize and serve this community with dignity and respect. And, we find ourselves inspired by their creative contributions to music, movement and group songwriting based in their personal lives and interests. As with all of our work, this is not just performance for a passive audience. The audience participants are introduced to dance moves and song lyrics that they can move and sing to WITH us. And, cultural and historical contexts for the dance and music are introduced that give dignity and respect to their sources, gently reference the historical pain of colliding cultures from which the dance and music arises, and invites all into the dance as beloved and respected creative collaborators seeking connection and meaning.; At of the end of our webcast season on June 15th, we had mounted the original grant-specified seventeen 2-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with older adults and their associated intergenerational family and community members. The original plan was to do 15, but we requested permission in our interim report to reallocate funds to support 2 additional webcasts. Then, we used additional Minnesota State Arts Board funding to bring the total webcasts to 25. The audience developed with the Humanities Council funding was included in these additional webcasts. The project went to plan, with slight variations. Our original plan was to start with 4 individual webcasts, one each with Centro, Walker West, Open Circle and the two DACs in Cass and Lake Counties. Then, we planned to bring this group together for the remaining 11 sessions, opening it up to include organizations statewide for the last 6 of the original planned 15 total webcasts. We did both a webcast and an in-person session (2 different sessions) with Walker West's Amazing Grace Choir, and an individual webcast session with Northern Cass Cty DAC. As described in our interim report, we were not been able to attract Open Circle to the webcast, as planned. However, our longtime collaborator Ecumen Prairie Lodge Senior Living in Brooklyn Center joined the group webcasts, plus we conducted an individual webcast session with them. Because we had numerous groups waiting for us to begin our webcast season in January, we decided to include more outstate organizations earlier in the project and we are thrilled at the positive response (see testimonials below). Starting the statewide outreach right away at the beginning of the project gave us more time for the audience to grow while integrating our original core organizations (minus Open Circle). We're very excited that we did this! Audience expanded dramatically among organizations who serve people with developmental disabilities statewide. We went from 32 people on 8 screens at project start to 175 people on 25 screens at our peak. Participant organizations were from Bemidji, Walker, Worthington, Brainerd, Aitkin, Northome, Two Harbors, Sebeka, Benson, Morris, Rochester, Winona, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Waite Park, Princeton, Preston, Rochester, Arlington, Wabasha, Ada, East Grand Forks, Walker, Two Harbors, Windom, Worthington, St. James, Willmar, Floodwood, Eden Prairie, Brooklyn Center, and Apple Valley. It was thrilling to serve this large audience every week, see it grow from our outreach efforts, and see how positively they responded to our intercultural content! Sometimes older staff members resisted web streaming and engaging with technology, but the younger staff members easily embraced it. As you can see in the testimonials, we've been thrilled by the positive reception to our explorations and celebrations of cultural heritage and community identity. Kairos Teaching Artist Vladimir Garrido-Biagetti consistently brought his Chilean Spanish/Indigenous song and dance into our sessions as an inspiration and foil for discussion and participation. Vlad sang in Spanish and provided translations. His mother/son duo Ina-Yukka led a Chilean carnival celebration in the Clubhouse. Performance poet/spoken word artist Joe Davis joined in March. He was recently featured on Cathy Wurzer's Minnesota Now radio show. His infectious and inclusive performances enfranchise and encourage both African-American communities and all of us. Ace jazz percussionist Kevin Washington, whose group headlines the Twin Cities Jazz Fest, joined us in early May. Teaching Artists Maria Genn' and Parker Genn' led movement and song participations, including 'chair dancing' and other adapted forms so everyone could participate no matter their age or ability. Musician/composer/arranger Thomas Johnson explored sources and performed music and song from popular, Broadway, blues, world, jazz, folk and classical traditions. In all shows, participants were encouraged to volunteer favorite music suggestions that were included on the spot or in later shows. Song and dance participations were framed within cultural meanings, with an invitation to intercultural understanding and celebration via the universality of psychology. Love is love. Lonesome is lonesome. Friend is friend. We value the culture of people with developmental disabilities, and attempted to recognize and serve this community with dignity and respect. And, we found ourselves inspired by their creative contributions to music, movement and group songwriting based in their personal lives and interests. As with all of our work, this was not just performance for a passive audience. The audience participants were introduced to dance moves and song lyrics that they could move and sing to WITH us. And, cultural and historical contexts for the dance and music were introduced that gave dignity and respect to their sources, gently referenced the historical pain of colliding cultures from which the dance and music arose, and invited all into the dance as beloved and respected creative collaborators seeking connection and meaning. Voluntary pre- and post-surveys were administered with participants to gather evaluation data.",,,"N/A - Additional funding from Minnesota State Arts Board, $636.52",49933,,"Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair) Leni de Mik, PhD Nicholas Chew Brenna Galvin Joan Semmer Melanie Broida Maria Genn'; Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair) Leni de Mik, PhD Nicholas Chew Brenna Galvin Joan Semmer Melanie Broida Maria Genn'",,"Kairos Alive!",,"The Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Project collaborates with Centro Tyrone Guzman, Augustana Open Circle, Walker West Music Academy and outstate Developmental Achievement Centers to explore and exchange joyful cultural meaning through music, dance, song and story via 2-way Zoom webcast. Project explores cultural heritage and identity expression, and how it relates to the universality of human experience, in an environment of creative safety and intercultural exchange.",,,2022-09-05,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elinor,Genn,,,,,," 612-483-1979"," elinor@kairosalive.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Nobles, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stearns, Swift, Wabasha, Wadena, Winona, Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clay, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Fillmore, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Wabasha, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kairos-alive-cultural-wisdom-immersion-and-sharing-project,,,,
10038431,"Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Expansion Project",2024,60932,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Attendance, Participation and Attendee Satisfaction; 2) Educational Impact; 3) Cultural Representation; 4) Media Coverage and Publicity.",,,,Unknown,54839,6093,"Fangyu Kan (President), Chen Zhou (Vice President), Yangjun Xing (Secretary), Shuming Luo (Treasure), Xiaoyan Luo, Donglin Liang, Nagendar Mahi",,"Kairos Alive!",,"There is a current profound crisis in our society of social isolation and intercultural distrust and antipathy, with its attendant personal and social health deterioration. Kairos Alive!'s research-based two-way participatory arts and wellbeing webcasts are proven to mitigate these problems. This project collaborates with (1) Minneapolis Hawthorne Neighborhood Council (multi-cultural/intergenerational); (2) Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC), Richfield (neuro-divergent young adults); (3) an established network of 20+ senior centers and organizations serving people with developmental disabilities statewide (multi-cultural and intergenerational), such as Centro Tyrone Guzman (Latinx), Ecumen Prairie Lodge, Brooklyn Park, Wabasha County Developmental Achievement Center, Wabasha, and Adult Day Services, Bemidji; and (4) community collaborations in Bemidji and New Ulm serving LGBTQ2S+ youth and their families. It mounts a series of sixteen two-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with people and their associated intergenerational family/community members. Project explores and celebrates cultural heritage and identity in an environment of creative and psychological safety, and intercultural understanding and respect. People participate through big screen TVs and webcams in community rooms at participating organizations, or via computers from their homes. Project employs nationally recognized research-based Kairos performing arts and health engagement strategies that are inspired and steered by the voluntary creative contributions and suggestions of participants. It includes: (1) Preplanning with leadership of organization partners. (2) Series of sixteen two-way interactive Zoom webcasts where we explore, share and enjoy music, song, dance and stories of cultural heritage and community identity. (3) Extensive weekly pre- and between-session email and phone contact with organization leadership, site managers, and their communication networks to market and encourage participation, and to identify and collect participant contributions and feedback that informs programs, and helps make course corrections. (4) Tally of number of screens and participants, and use of pre- and post- online, and phone-facilitated evaluations to assess program success. Participants can be part of their community programs or join from home. As the program vignette below suggests, sessions will be interactive and based on themes that evoke and celebrate individual/community cultural heritage and identity, while at the same time making connections to universal needs and longings. Language translation, as needed, is part of the lively engagement process. This project is an expansion and deepening of last year's highly successful MHC supported project. Kairos teaching artists are representative of the backgrounds of participants, and lead from their webcast studios. Organization site coordinators participate in sessions and facilitate communicating song and story contributions from participants to Kairos session leaders. Series starts in March of 2024 and is promoted by Kairos staff with the help of staff from and through the communication networks of collaborating organizations. This project responds to the expressed need of these organizations to encourage self-love, intergenerational connection, empathy, and feelings of belonging to and being respected by a community. We suggest these activities because we know they work and are enjoyable. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-08-31,,"In Progress",,,Elinor," Anderson-Genn",,,,,," (612) 483-1979",,"Preservation, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kairos-alive-cultural-wisdom-immersion-and-sharing-expansion-project-1,,,,
10034059,"Kairos Alive! Cultural Wisdom Immersion and Sharing Expansion Project",2024,60932,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In Therese Wengler's Master's Thesis (St. Catherine University), ""The Importance of a Creative Arts Program for Senior Housing Residents,"" published in 2015 from her research on our in-person Dancing Heart performing arts and wellbeing engagement program for elders, qualitative results revealed six main themes: 1) Novel and engaging group artistic experience provides opportunity to test and overcome limits; 2) Feelings of trust, acceptance, and comfort within the group support self-expression; 3) Transformative creative experience in expressing true self, trying new things, and imagining endless possibilities; 4) The program was experienced as energizing and fun, generating a positive outlook on life, and mitigating signs of depression; 5) Music and dance fostered mutual knowledge, emotional connection to one's own heritage, and cultural understanding; 6) The program resulted in increased social interactions, a stronger feeling of community, and mitigation of isolation.",,,,,,,"Gary Oftedahl, MD (Chair), Maria Gena? (Director), Leni de Mik, PhD, Grace Ouyang, MD, Brenna Galvin, Attorney, Joan Semmer, Melanie Broida",,"Kairos Alive!",,"This project collaborates with 1) Minneapolis Hawthorne Neighborhood Council (multi-cultural/intergenerational); 2) Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC), Richfield (neuro-divergent young adults); 3) an established network of 20+ senior centers and organizations serving people with developmental disabilities statewide (multi-cultural and intergenerational), such as Centro Tyrone Guzman (Latinx), Ecumen Prairie Lodge, Brooklyn Park, Wabasha County Developmental Achievement Center, Wabasha, and Adult Day Services, Bemidji; 4) community collaborations in Bemidji and New Ulm serving LGBTQ2S+ youth and their families. It includes a series of sixteen two-way interactive webcasts of music, song, dance and story participation with people and their associated intergenerational family/community members.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elinor,Anderson-Genne,,,,,,,"elinor@kairosalive.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Cass, Cottonwood, Hennepin, Koochiching, Lake, Mille Lacs, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stevens, Swift, Wadena, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kairos-alive-cultural-wisdom-immersion-and-sharing-expansion-project,,,,
10031070,"Karen and Karenni history archive driven by Karen and Karenni youth. ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. A robust collection of primary source stories from Karen and Karenni elders in both Minnesota and the homeland. (Shooting for 75) 2. The creation of a youth centered learning program where participants are invited to connect with and explore their identity, history, heritage, and homeland at the intersection of their American context. 3. The development of a culturally relevant curriculum based on modalities of knowledge co-creation, storytelling circles, primary source panels and interviews. 4. Youth driven preserved learnings, interviews, and Karen and Karenni historical content that will be archived and organized on our website for all Minnesotans to access. We feel we can best explain the answer to this question in person and if possible would contend for that. ","Our project has been rolling out with the four outcomes in mind:Gather stories from Karen and Karenni elders in both Minnesota and our homelandUse these stories to build a youth centered, learning program where participants can connect with and explore their identity, history, heritage, and homeland.Learning through knowledge co-creation, storytelling circles, primary source panels and interviews, youth in this program will be empowered to drive the development of the first ever Karen and Karenni history archive.Preserve the learnings from this program to be archived and organized for all Minnesotans to access. A detailed and measurable plan was set by our team to make sure all outcomes are accomplished by June 30th. (See below) MILESTONESSeptember 2022 - January 2023 Focus on building the systems and planning for the archive Conduct listening and story circle sessions with youth and young adults in the communityGather initial stories, interviews and history about Karen and Karenni history, culture and heritage December 2022 - January 2023 will be spent in Thailand and Myanmar February 2023 - April 2023 Organize initial interviews and historical evidence into an online archive model Begin developing a pilot cohort of Karen and Karenni youth to engage with stories and interviews gathered This will include knowledge co-construction & story circle processes April 2023 - June 2023Offer opportunities for pilot cohort participants to research and participate in interviews to grow the development of the archive Gather feedback and make adjustments to launch a full year, cohort model youth program for the 2023/2024 school year This will give us a chance to grow and continue to develop the Karen and Karenni archive We are on track with our measured outcomes to date. If we accomplish the above four outcomes, we expect to see two measurable results by June 30th. The first result of this project will be the digital, online archive that consists of the interviews completed throughout the 9 months of the grant. These interviews are based on the information and knowledge we collected from stakeholders and community members in the Fall of 2022. The second result that we will have completed is detailed feedback and data from our pilot cohort that will help us plan next steps with the digital archive. We are excited to already have Outcome #1: Focus on systems and planning for the archive As a team, we met with local historians, archive experts & librarians to get feedback and ideas on how to best conduct oral interviews Notable Dates: October 26th - One day of work with Podcast/Blogger Joah McGee to discuss how to formulate questions and develop trust in interviews November 4th - Meeting with Saengmany (Director of East Side Freedom Library) NOTES ATTACHED We hosted 4 listening sessions with our local Karen community; this allowed us to practice the structure of story circles and provided data for what type of information we should gather in our interviews Dates of listening sessions: 9/29, 10/17, 11/15 & 11/29 Example of notes taken from a listening session **Changes based on outcome #1 results: A theme/pattern we continued to notice in our listening sessions was the desire from youth/young adults to capture cultural components of the Karen culture just as much as the history aspect. We decided to try to capture stories and information about history and culture based on this feedback Outcome #2: Use these stories to create a youth centered learning program This is slated to occur in February - April timeline, however, we have already created a youth cohort session that we believe will be where we pull from initially for the pilot cohort Outcome #3: Develop feedback and adjustments to launch a history, heritage, homeland cohort This will occur near the end of our archive project (May & June) Outcome #4: Archive development To date, we have curated interviews from community members both locally and abroad; please find attached an example interview We are researching various digital archives that currently exist to help determine how we want organize and set up the archive; the planning stages of the digital archive can be found here; Measurable Outcomes: Gather stories from Karen and Karenni elders in both Minnesota and our homelandThis can be tracked on our youtube page (@urbanvillage2279)Use these stories to build a youth centered, learning program where participants can connect with and explore their identity, history, heritage, and homeland.This was tracked on our After School Scholars program; Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year Learning through knowledge co-creation, storytelling circles, primary source panels and interviews, youth in this program will be empowered to drive the development of the first ever Karen and Karenni history archive.Notes were taken at many of our story circle events and used to adapt and revise our interview questions and process as well as content collected from interviewees Preserve the learnings from this program to be archived and organized for all Minnesotans to access. Access to the digital archive can be found at www.theurbanvillage.com The outcomes of this project were completed and the product of a digital archive has now been created and ready to expand. Our work was achieved in large part to the commitment of youth in our community who attended our After School Scholarsmeetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays and shared consistently what was helpful and what was missing from our primary source interviews. Feedback from the community has been our driving force of measuring our goals and ensuring that our outcomes are achieved. We gained feedback predominantly through the story circle format to ensure all voices were heard and incorporated. We broke up our four outcomes into measurable timelines throughout the year to ensure we were on track to achieve our goals requested through the Humanities Grant. Below you can see the milestone breakdown. MILESTONESSeptember 2022 - January 2023 Focus on building the systems and planning for the archive Conduct listening and story circle sessions with youth and young adults in the communityGather initial stories, interviews and history about Karen and Karenni history, culture and heritage December 2022 - January 2023 will be spent in Thailand and Myanmar February 2023 - April 2023 Organize initial interviews and historical evidence into an online archive model Begin developing a pilot cohort of Karen and Karenni youth to engage with stories and interviews gathered This will include knowledge co-construction & story circle processes April 2023 - June 2023Offer opportunities for pilot cohort participants to research and participate in interviews to grow the development of the archive Gather feedback and make adjustments to launch a full year, cohort model youth program for the 2023/2024 school year This will give us a chance to grow and continue to develop the Karen and Karenni archive The two quantifiable results from this grant include the digital, online archive that consists of the interviews completed throughout the 9 months of the grant. These interviews are based on the information and knowledge we collected from stakeholders and community members in the Fall of 2022. The second result is detailed feedback and data from our pilot cohort that will help us plan next steps with the digital archive. Since the interim report, our need to prioritize funding staff grew larger. As we continued to gather interviews and resources for the archive, we discovered the importance of gaining community feedback and input. Therefore, our Program Director, Tu Lor Eh Paw, increased her hours to include a focused time each week where she shared our interviews with youth participating in our programs. This helped us discover what was working with the archive and what needed to be revised to become more user friendly and welcoming to our youth that we serve. Due to this change, we had to get more strategic on what we purchased for the archive in our other budget areas.",,,"N/A - We received guidance and support from local employees of the east side freedom library to help us in compiling our archive work. This was in-kind support. Additionally, our physical space is currently being rented with in-kind support. ",74866,,"Chair- Kaziah Josiah (SPPD Southeast Asian Community Liaison) kaziah.josiah@gmail.com Vice- Eh Tah Khu (Karen Organization of Minnesota) ekhu@mnkaren.org Treasurer- Michael Friendlund (Birch Cove Raymond James) mdf73792@bethel.edu Member- Hsajune Dyan (SPPS Washington Magnet VP) hsajune@gmail.com Member- Sunshine Poe (SPPS Community Engagement) poeshine@gmail.com Member- Julia Marksue (Prodeo Academy) jumarksue@gmail.com Member-Luke Buttenhoff (Cornerstone Investors) luke@cornerstone-mn.com Member-Tessa Buttenhoff (Community Connector) tess.buttenhoff@gmail.com ; Chair- Kaziah Josiah (SPPD Southeast Asian Community Liaison) kaziah.josiah@gmail.com Vice- Eh Tah Khu (Karen Organization of Minnesota) ekhu@mnkaren.org Treasurer- Michael Friendlund (Birch Cove Raymond James) mdf73792@bethel.edu Member- Hsajune Dyan (SPPS Washington Magnet VP) hsajune@gmail.com Member- Sunshine Poe (SPPS Community Engagement) poeshine@gmail.com Member- Julia Marksue (Prodeo Academy) jumarksue@gmail.com Member-Luke Buttenhoff (Cornerstone Investors) luke@cornerstone-mn.com Member-Tessa Buttenhoff (Community Connector) tess.buttenhoff@gmail.com",,"The Urban Village",,"In order to preserve Karen and Karenni culture and identity in Minnesota, The Urban Village proposes the creation of a collaborative learning program where participants will have an opportunity to connect and explore their identity and heritage. Through this program, our youth will be empowered to drive the development of the first ever Karen and Karenni history archive. The learnings and content birthed from this program will then be archived and organized for all Minnesotans to access.",,,2022-08-01,2023-08-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,KuHser,JessePhenow,,,,,," 612-987-3203"," urbanvillage.mn@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/karen-and-karenni-history-archive-driven-karen-and-karenni-youth,,,,
10038460,"KDT's Mainstage Program of Three World Premiere Kathak Dance Concerts",2025,88936,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Audiences of Asian-Indian descent will have the opportunity to engage with their cultural heritage. Non-Asian parents who have adopted children from India will be able to help their children engage with their Indian heritage. Audience from other cultures will have the opportunity to learn more about this beautiful, 2,000+ year old dance & the culture of India. Participants in KDT's outreach activities will gain a deeper understand & appreciation of the Katha dance form & the culture of India. KDT's professional dance company will have an additional opportunity for employment. Audiences and outreach participants who attend the productions will have a multicultural experience that engenders discussion & creates a bridge of understanding between cultures. Katha Dance Theatre will have an opportunity to build its presence & reputation throughout the state.",,,159000,Unknown,88936,,"Kalyan Mustaphi (Executive Director), Rita Mustaphi (President), Monica Singh Shukla (Secretary), Kuhu Singh, Aditi (Munshi) Stinbruche",,"Katha Dance Theatre",,"PROJECT: During the 16-month project period, Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) will produce a mainstage program of three world premiere dance concerts to share the art, culture, and history of India through the art of Kathak dance - the 2,000-year-old classical dance style of North India. These productions will include the world premiere of GANGA - The Myth and Reality, the world premiere of PANCHATANTRA, and the world premiere of PRAKRITIR PRATISODH - Nature's Revenge. The first will premiere in St. Paul, the second in Minneapolis, and the third will play in another Twin Cities venue (TBD). We will also tour GANGA to audiences in Greater Minnesota during the project period. ACTIVITIES: The following activities will be completed with the funds requested to present the three productions to engage, entertain and enlighten a diverse audience of Minnesota youth and adults: *Rehearsals and performances by KDT's professional company of Kathak dancers. *Rehearsals, recordings, and performances by professional Asian Indian musicians hired to accompany performances. *Rental expenses for rehearsal and performance venues for the three productions. *Outreach activities and workshops to accompany the productions conducted by company artist/educators. *Materials to build sets, properties, and costumes for the project. *Transportation and lodging for project touring. *Marketing and promotion, as well as video documentation and editing. *Administrative support for the project. IMPACT: Our project will have the following impacts: *Audiences of Asian-Indian descent will have the opportunity to engage with their cultural heritage. *Non-Asian parents who have adopted children from India will be able to help their children engage with their Indian heritage. *Audience from other cultures will have the opportunity to learn more about this beautiful, 2,000+ year old dance & the culture of India. *Participants in KDT's outreach activities will gain a deeper understand & appreciation of the Kathak dance form & the culture of India. *KDT's professional dance company will have an additional opportunity for employment. *Audiences and outreach participants who attend the productions will have a multicultural experience that engenders discussion & creates a bridge of understanding between cultures. *Katha Dance Theatre will have an opportunity to build its presence & reputation throughout the state. AUDIENCE: KDT's audience comes primarily from the 7-county metro area. We have a strong following in the local Asian Indian community which comprises more than 50,000 people and is growing. Many of these individuals are from the India subcontinent which has a large and diverse range of subcultures. Also, communities throughout Greater Minnesota have a growing interest in diverse cultural experiences as multicultural art grows more prevalent. KDT, therefore, acts as a celebratory catalyst for educating and sharing Indian culture throughout Minnesota through the art of Kathak dance. Based on experience, we expect KDT's mainstage program to attract a highly diverse audience - from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and communities in Greater Minnesota. Our success in this area is demonstrated by the diversity of our current audience: 7% Asian Americans, 28% Asian Indians, 15% African Americans, 5% Hispanic, 2% Native Americans and 43% Caucasian. ",,,2024-08-01,2025-11-30,,"In Progress",,,Kalyan," Mustaphi",,,,,," (612) 708-5217",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Itasca, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kdts-mainstage-program-three-world-premiere-kathak-dance-concerts,,,,
10031085,"Keepers of the Culture: Our Journey, Our Stories Through Words, Pictures, and Melodies.",2022,145000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","1. 10 Coffee & Conversations virtual gatherings will be held. 2. A total of 100 AGC members/individuals from a number of senior living facilities/other Black community elders will participate in the Coffee & Conversations virtual gatherings. 3. 80% of these surveyed participants will report satisfaction with their participation in these virtual gatherings 4. 4 Composition major students, Music Dept, Concordia Uni, St Paul will conduct interviews with 4 AGC elders. 5. 1 x 3-minute song will be written by these students. 6. 75% of these students will report that they have an improved understanding of gospel music and African American elders' experiences 7. 5 students (grades 4/5) from an elementary school in the Rondo neighborhood surrounding WWMA, St Paul, will interview 5 AGC elders who've migrated to MN. 8. 80% of these students will report that they have an improved understanding of African American elders' experiences 9. 4 community education events on gospel & individual/cultural memory will take place. 10. A total of 60 people will attend these community education events. 11. 85% of participants in these events will report an improved understanding of gospel music and individual/cultural memory. 12. 6 clinics for AGC, on gospel's origin/history/preservation, will occur. 13. A total of 20 AGC participants/clinic will attend these clinics. 14. 1 Special AGC Concert will take place. 15. A total of 25 AGC participants will participate in this concert. 16. A total of 125 people will attend this concert. 17. 90% of concert attendees will report satisfaction with this event. 18. 1 x 45-minute documentary will be produced. 19. This documentary will be disseminated to a minimum of 25 locations.","Mar- Jun ?22: Detailed planning by AGC Team on coordination of activities/personnel, logistics, liaison, etc. Due to the later distribution of funds, team planning started in July ?22, a bit later than what we hoped, but we were able to regroup and begin essential planning to start programming during late Fall. Jul ?22-Apr ?23: Monthly, 10 x 1-hr, recorded Coffee & Conversationvirtual gatherings engaging AGC members/individuals from 3-5 senior living facilities Led by Al McFarlane, local Black journalist/radio host/social media content creator focus on participants' memories/experiences around (but not exclusive to) gospel/its role in Black culture in MN. PENDING | This project will be adjusted to July-Sept ?23: Project will shift from 10 x 1hr recorded Coffee & Conversationvirtual gatherings to 2-3 sessions due to team capacity and organizational schedules. This work will be done in collaboration with AGC Program Director/AGC Team. Sep-Dec ?22: Partnership w/ Music Dept, Concordia Uni, St Paul. AGC Music Director, will work with 4 Composition major students to interview 4 AGC elders about their life experiences, This project was adjusted to Spring 2023 due to schedules of collaborators and team capacity.. Four AGC elders were interviewed by 2 composition major students who produced very warming tribute pieces that captured the Black cultural lived experiences of the elders. Sep/Oct ?22: Partnership w/ Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School, St Paul. Katie Sample, AGC participant/retired educator/poet This project will take place July-August ?23 and will be led in collaboration with Elder Katie Sample and community performing artist, Jamela Pettiford.. Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School was scheduled to close during Summer 2023 by St. Paul Public School district. We pivoted and are looking to partner with Jimmy Lee Community Center in the Rondo neighborhood and a University/Dale Senior Living complex with which Ms. Pettiford has a longstanding community relationship. Jan-Apr ?23: Series of 4 community education events (sites TBD) on gospel & individual/cultural memory led by AGC Program Coordinator. These events have taken/will take place during Spring and Summer 2023. AGC presence as Black cultural memory amplifiers in the community will exceed the four education events we proposed. Greater Friendship Baptist Church Health and Info Fair | March 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Brain Health Event | April 2023;Volunteers of America Culturally Responsive Caregivers | Brain Health Resource Fair | July 2023; Morning Star Baptist Church's 33rd Anniversary event | July 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Health/Resource Fair | August 2023; Urban League Family Day Presenters | August 2023 May ?23: AGC public/recorded concert. Led by AGC Program Director: showcasing 30-voice chorus; 4-person AGC band (AGC Prog. Director/WWMA co-founder/2 WWMA staff); 6 clinician/musicians (who'll have helped prepare AGC via 6 short clinics on gospel's origin/history/preservation); instrumentalists/accompanists; & featuring call/response language of African drums, led by professional musician with deep knowledge of African drumming. Venue TBD. We successfully implemented our Spring Concert and also featured 8 culturally responsive or culturally affirming partners and organizations at a resource fair. The concert featured 6 professional musicians including MCs who carried attendees on a cultural journey through the roots of Black gospel music. Also included were testimonies about the cultural, social, and positive health impact of AGC Jul ?22-Jul ?23: Bianca Rhodes, Emmy award-winning filmmaker whose work is dedicated to advocating for the Black community, will record above activities/edit & produce documentary. She'll provide her existing WWMA footage for free. Aug-Sep ?23: Documentary disseminated via WWMA's YouTube/Facebook/website; churches/schools/senior communities; Mayo Clinic/MN Board on Aging/Alzheimer's Society & similar; Giving Voice (another chorus). This activity will take place July-September 2023. The program is expanding to include assistance from media veteran and Emmy Award winning video/audio production and Karl Demer in collaboration with Bianca Rhodes to accommodate capacity and grant timeline. Additionally we will work collaboratively with the Walker|West Marketing team to share the final product widely in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Activities were chosen to engage variety of audiences (AGC/other Black elders/caregivers/youth/students ,etc.) in meaningful way to preserve/honor Black Minnesotans' rich cultural heritage; offer education/outreach on this heritage; empower Black elders/others in maintaining/building their identity/culture. ; Jul ?22-Apr ?23: Monthly, 10 x 1-hr, recorded Coffee & Conversationvirtual gatherings engaging AGC members/individuals from 3-5 senior living facilities Led by Al McFarlane, local Black journalist/radio host/social media content creator focus on participants' memories/experiences around (but not exclusive to) gospel/its role in Black culture in MN. This project was completed during the latter part of our grant. July-Sept ?23:We adjusted from the 10 x 1hr recorded Coffee & Conversationto 2 virtual gatherings and one in person virtual session. We collaborated with local journalist, advocate, and owner of ShelettaMakesMeLaugh.com, Sheletta Brundidge, to facilitate a community conversation about Program Director Shana Moses as a CNN Champion for Change and the impact of AGCs work with participants, partners and community. Sep-Dec ?22: Partnership w/ Music Dept, Concordia Univ., St Paul. AGC Music Director, will work with 4 Composition major students to interview 4 AGC elders about their life experiences, This project was adjusted to Spring 2023 due to schedules of collaborators and team capacity.. Four AGC elders were interviewed by 2 composition major students who produced very warming tribute pieces that captured the Black cultural lived experiences of the elders. Sep/Oct ?22: Partnership w/ Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School, St Paul. Katie Sample, AGC participant/retired educator/poet The timeline was revised to take place July-August ?23 in community upon discovering that the Barack & Michelle Obama Elementary School was scheduled to close during Summer 2023 by St. Paul Public School district. We pivoted and looked to partner with Jimmy Lee Community Center in the Rondo neighborhood and a University/Dale Senior Living complex with community artist, Jamela Pettiford who has a longstanding community relationship. Unfortunately this project wasn't completed as planned due to schedule conflicts, however, young people from partnering churches, grandchildren, and neighbors of those impacted by dementia were invited to attend some of the live performances and community conversations. Of the 15 students who attended at least one of the events we hosted 100% reported that the music and stories shared made them more aware of the ways dementia effects their loved ones or community members. Jan-Apr ?23: Series of 4 community education events (sites TBD) on gospel & individual/cultural memory led by AGC Program Coordinator. These events took place during Spring and Summer 2023. AGC built a presence as Black cultural memory amplifiers in the community and exceeded the four education events we proposed. We ended the year with 8 community education events including Greater Friendship Baptist Church Health and Info Fair | March 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Brain Health Event | April 2023;Volunteers of America Culturally Responsive Caregivers | Brain Health Resource Fair | July 2023; Morning Star Baptist Church's 33rd Anniversary event | July 2023; Progressive Baptist Church Health/Resource Fair | August 2023; Urban League Family Day Presenters | August 2023 | AGC-Walker West CNN Champions of Change Watch Party and Community Conversation Sept 2023 May ?23: AGC public/recorded concert. Led by AGC Program Director: showcasing 30-voice chorus; 4-person AGC band (AGC Prog. Director/WWMA co-founder/2 WWMA staff); 6 clinician/musicians (who'll have helped prepare AGC via 6 short clinics on gospel's origin/history/preservation); instrumentalists/accompanists; & featuring call/response language of African drums, led by professional musician with deep knowledge of African drumming. Venue TBD. We successfully implemented our Spring Concert and also featured 8 culturally responsive or culturally affirming partners and organizations at a resource fair. The concert featured 6 professional musicians including MCs who carried attendees on a cultural journey through the roots of Black gospel music. Also included were testimonies about the cultural, social, and positive health impact of AGC Jul ?22-Jul ?23: in lieu of Bianca Rhodes, Multi-Emmy award-winning producer, photojournalist, and sound tech, Karl Demer of AtomicK whose work is dedicated to advocating for the Black community, will record above activities/edit & produce documentary. She'll provide her existing WWMA footage for free. Aug-Sep ?23: Documentary disseminated via WWMA's YouTube/Facebook/website; churches/schools/senior communities; Mayo Clinic/MN Board on Aging/Alzheimer's Society & similar; Giving Voice (another chorus). This recording for this activity took place in September/October 2023. The program is expanded to include assistance from media veteran and mulitple Emmy Award winning photojournalist/sound technician/producer, Karl Demer, in collaboration with Bianca Rhodes to accommodate capacity and grant timeline. Additionally we will work collaboratively with the Walker|West Marketing team to share the final product widely in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond. Because the recording and documentary was a bit delayed the marketing team will disseminate the completed project in Dec 2023. Activities were chosen to engage variety of audiences (AGC/other Black elders/caregivers/youth/students ,etc.) in meaningful way to preserve/honor Black Minnesotans' rich cultural heritage; offer education/outreach on this heritage; empower Black elders/others in maintaining/building their identity/culture. ",,,"Family Alliance - The Family Alliance provided $20,000 to fund the project. WCA - WCA provided $30,000 to fund the project. ",145000,,"Current Board Members as of 6/30/2023 Executive Members and Roles Barbara Doyle - Chair Mary Bolkcom - Vice Chair Christy Bartlett - Treasurer Greg Finzell - Secretary Braxton Haulcy - Executive Director (non-voting member) Directors in order of appointment (length in service)Carl Walker, Mary Kay Boyd, Eric Clark, David Mohr, Russell Knighton, Cherise Ayers, Jeff Bailly, Michael Walker, Dan Olson ; Current Board Members as of 6/30/2023 Walker West Music Academy | Executive Members and Roles Barbara Doyle - Chair Mary Bolkcom - Vice Chair Christy Bartlett - Treasurer Greg Finzell - Secretary Braxton Haulcy - Executive Director (non-voting member)Directors in order of appointment (length in service) Carl Walker, Mary Kay Boyd, Eric Clark, David Mohr, Russell Knighton, Cherise Ayers, Jeff Bailly, Michael Walker, Dan Olson, Linda Sloan",,"Walker West Music Academy",,"Walker West Music Academy's Amazing Grace Chorus for elders is a unique receptacle of Black cultural heritage/a wealth of lived MN Black experience. This project will capture that rich experience/the memories of those aging keepers of an important part of Black culture through the vehicle of gospel music & a series of events/activities & will culminate in a 45-min. documentary. This will ensure that this interconnected culture & history are preserved & passed on to the next generation.",,,2022-03-01,2022-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Shana,Moses,,,,,," 763-238-4071"," shana@walkerwest.org",Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/keepers-culture-our-journey-our-stories-through-words-pictures-and-melodies,,,,
33301,"Kids Voting St. Paul (now Minnesota Civic Youth)",2016,49000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$150,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Kids Voting St. Paul, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the under-standing of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","1. For Kids Voting Minnesota, we will increase by at least 10% the number of students casting a ballot on Election Day. In 2014, 45,000 students from 50 communities cast a ballot. 2. For Governing Youth, we will have 12 students complete the year-long program. 3. For Teens Speak Out, we will work with three different groups to complete a full project cycle. ","1. More than doubled the number of K-12 students who participated in a Kids Voting election this fall. More than 115,000 Minnesota students participated in more than 75 school districts. 2. Minnesota Civic Youth developed a comprehensive website for educators. We worked with educators to solicit their ideas and desires for a website resource, then worked with them to create several new features, including a teaching framework for this specific election. You can find the website at www.mncivicyouth.org/educators 3. For Youth on Boards, cohort of 11 high school students from four different Ramsey County high schools has met more than a dozen times as a group lead by our cohort facilitator. ",,,,49000,,"Julie Rogers Bascom, Rebecca Biel, Carrie Dobie, Judy Farmer, Mason Fong, Eldon Kaul, Kevin Robinson, Shakita Thomas.",1,"Minnesota Civic Youth (Formerly Kids Voting St. Paul)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Civic Youth is dedicated to helping kids and young adults develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and desire to be informed, active citizens. We do this by engaging them in authentic civic experiences and activities that respect their viewpoint and celebrate their voice. We have three primary program areas: Kids Voting Minnesota Network, Governing Youth and Teens Speak Out.     ",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Anderson,"Minnesota Civic Youth ","2395 University Avenue W., #220","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 955-1679",amy@mncivicyouth.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kids-voting-st-paul-now-minnesota-civic-youth,,,,
33301,"Kids Voting St. Paul (now Minnesota Civic Youth)",2017,53998,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$150,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Kids Voting St. Paul, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the under-standing of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","• We will create a conversation model that allows students to effectively discuss difficult topics and come away with greater listening skills and more empathy for the conversation participants • We will pilot the model in 10 sites and evaluate its effectiveness • We will engage at least 100 attorneys to give civic-based presentations in classrooms • We will engage at least 400 student election judges • We will increase the number of Kids Voting sites for the 2018 Gubernatorial Election by at least 25% (from 70 to 85) • We will create the tools necessary to collaborate with local civic partners to promote the value and impact of a strong civic education ","In partnership with the Minnesota Council of Churches and the University of Minnesota, we created a conversation model -- called Respectful Conversations in Schools -- that allows students to effectively discuss difficult topics and comes away with greater listening skills, more empathy and a deeper understanding of the viewpoints of others. We trained 24 teachers in a three-hour workshop in November 2017 to understand and apply the model, then piloted the model in eight MN school districts: Chaska, Deer River, Duluth, Edina, Elk River, Hopkins, Mahtomedi and St. Paul. One of the sites, Edina, created a video to show the impact the model was having with their students. The video can be found at this link: https://vimeo.com/258882827/ad1b629e07. We have been recruiting both school districts and civic speakers for the 2018 election. We are on track to increase the number of Kids Voting sites by 25% as well as to support at least 100 civic leaders (attorneys, veterans, elected and appointed officials) to lead lessons in Minnesota classrooms this fall. We have created a cohort of cities interested in significantly expanding their student election judge program. In addition to Minneapolis and St. Paul, we are working with the city election offices in Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. Our new goal is to have at least 1,000 student election judges in place for the 2018 election! ",,,,,,,1,"Minnesota Civic Youth (Formerly Kids Voting St. Paul)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Civic Youth is dedicated to helping kids and young adults develop the knowledge, skills, confidence and desire to be informed, active citizens. We do this by engaging them in authentic civic experiences and activities that respect their viewpoint and celebrate their voice. We have three primary program areas: Kids Voting Minnesota Network, Governing Youth and Teens Speak Out.     ",,,2015-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Anderson,"Minnesota Civic Youth ","2395 University Avenue W., #220","St Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 955-1679",amy@mncivicyouth.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/kids-voting-st-paul-now-minnesota-civic-youth,,,,
10038376,"Know Your Rights Legal Education for Twin Cities Youth",2024,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) develop curriculum around new topics; 2) develop zines, 1-page explainers, videos, and other new assets to be accessed digitally as well as circulated throughout schools and community spaces; 3) host a Get to Know Your Rights convening for Twin Cities youth.",,,67500,Unknown,18500,1500,"Angela Hall Slaughter (Vice President), Alia Abdi (Vice President), Todd Guerrero (Treasurer), Daniel R. Shulman (Secretary), Dr. Brittany Lewis, Sandra White Hawk, Forrest , Terrence Fleming, Katie Bennett",,"Legal Rights Center",,"Founded in 1970 by Black and Indigenous community activists, The Legal Rights Center (LRC) is a non-profit law firm dedicated to community self-empowerment for issues pertaining to justice involvement, family integrity, and protecting youth. Since our founding, LRC has provided free, high quality legal services to community members in Hennepin County as a public defense corporation. LRC has long offered legal education workshops free of charge to community members, with increased demand for additional trainings following George Floyd's murder in 2020. Since 2020, we have engaged over 3500 community members, the vast majority of whom are youth, in a total of 162 presentations. Core topics of our curriculum include: protecting your rights when interacting with police; getting in trouble for other people's actions (accomplice liability); your rights at a protest; your rights in school; expungement; school-to-prison pipeline, bail, and search + seizure. Our trainings provide a critical missing component to civics education for youth in our communities - ensuring they have the information and practical skills necessary to fully utilize their constitutionally protected rights. One way that we describe interactions with law enforcement and the criminal legal system is that, for youth and everyday people, interacting with this system can feel like playing a game in which everyone else knows the rules but you. Law enforcement interactions with youth in our communities, particularly low-income youth and youth of color, are all too common and all too dangerous. These gaps in knowledge on the law create a problematic imbalance of power. Police officers, attorneys, and other state actors have extensive training and formal education about the rules and tools they are able to utilize to meet their stated goals. That said, youth and others in the community often have no formal education about their rights or their limitations. Our Know Your Rights program aims to fill these critical gaps in civics and legal education. This project builds upon a foundation of existing Know Your Rights curricula to (1) develop curriculum around new topics, (2) develop zines, 1-page explainers, videos, and other new assets to be accessed digitally as well as circulated throughout schools and other community spaces, and (3) host a Know Your Rights camp and convening for Twin Cities youth. ",,,2024-03-13,2025-08-31,,Completed,,,Malaika," Eban",,,,,,"(612) 677-2135",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/know-your-rights-legal-education-twin-cities-youth-1,,,,
10034024,"Know Your Rights Legal Education for Twin Cities Youth",2024,18000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) develop curriculum around new topics; 2) develop zines, 1-page explainers, videos, and other new assets to be accessed digitally as well as circulated throughout schools and community spaces; 3) host a Get to Know Your Rights convening for Twin Cities youth.",,,67500,"City of Minneapolis, NBA Foundation, Graves Foundation, Individual Donations",,,"Angela Hall Slaughter (Vice President), Alia Abdi (Vice President), Todd Guerrero (Treasurer), Daniel R. Shulman (Secretary), Dr. Brittany Lewis, Sandra White Hawk, Forrest , Terrence Fleming, Katie Bennett","0.33 FTE, 0.25 FTE","Legal Rights Center Incorporated",,"Legal rights Center, Inc. will provide a critical missing component to civics education for youth in our communities, ensuring they have the information and practical skills necessary to fully utilize their constitutionally protected rights. This project builds upon a foundation of existing Know Your Rights curricula to 1) develop curriculum around new topics; 2) develop zines, 1-page explainers, videos, and other new assets to be accessed digitally as well as circulated throughout schools and community spaces; 3) host a Know Your Rights camp and convening for Twin Cities youth.",,,2024-03-13,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,James,Miller,,,,,,"(612) 677-2141","jmiller@legalrightscenter.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/know-your-rights-legal-education-twin-cities-youth,,,,
10038414,"Land of 10,000 Stories: Expanding 826 MSP's School Partnerships",2024,85969,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Partner with 3-5 schools, reaching a minimum of 100 unique students through In-School Workshops; Host Whole-Family Workshops in at least 10 schools, engaging with a minimum of 100 families; Assess increases in student self-confidence and satisfaction with the writing process; Evaluate the percentage of students becoming published; Gauge educator satisfaction regarding instructional goals, cultural respect, and curricular resources; Monitor the demographic diversity of participants to ensure broad reach of our target population (e.g. 85% of students served identify as BIPOC, immigrants, or people with disabilities); Assess how program content supports antiracist principles and cultural awareness.",,,27050,"MN State Arts Board, Otto Bremer Trust",85969,,"Farhiya Abdulkarim, Mariam Adam, Dara Beevas, Shelby Dale Deweese, Carson Faust, Deeqo Hashi, Qorsho Hassan, Alana Keiser, Al Onkka, Tina Pfau Gonzales, Kathy Seipp, Crown Shepherd, Jeff Shi, Emily Valentine-Grimm",,"826 MSP",,"Minnesota is a male. He is young and doesn't get old, sweet. He's taking care of us in a way. He is very loving most of the time. But also there is a lot of construction. - Amirah F., grade 7 My heart and my voice is from my ancestors... I have the power to speak up for my ancestors. - Hawi, grade 10 826 MSP's mission is to amplify the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs. Our vision is a just and joyful future where young authors create art and make change in a community that values and respects their voices. Established in 2009, we provide free programming to approximately 1,500 youth and families each year. We primarily serve BIPOC, English Language Learners, and/or youth with disabilities through both in-school and out-of-school programs. All 826 MSP programs are free, supplementary and would not be available without us. To meet our community's demand for increased programming, we seek to expand school partnerships in two key ways. First, we want to add a new 6-8 week In-School Workshops program where 826 MSP staff and volunteers facilitate antiracist creative writing units in elementary and middle-school Twin Cities classrooms. The second growth area involves expanding our community engagement work through the addition of Whole-Family Workshops in partnership with local schools and community organizations. Within the new In-School Workshops program, we plan to offer two units for schools to choose from: Outdoors Outspoken, which is focused on environmental and racial justice and rooted especially in Minnesota's Indigenous past and future; and Defining Ourselves, which is focused on cultural identity exploration and expression centered on BIPOC and other historically marginalized youth. These dynamic project-based learning units will involve guest speakers, field trips, hands-on learning, and publishing opportunities. In Whole-Family Workshops, we plan to offer a sample of our writing programming to an entire school/community through weekday-evening, weekend or summer open house-style events. This will involve writing stations with different prompts and activities that youth and families can do together, as well as mentor texts; as each family completes their writing, we will compile their pieces and bind on-site (using our book-binding machine) so that each family can leave with a real book distilling their experience. This project uniquely preserves and honors Minnesota's cultural heritage by empowering BIPOC communities and elevating Indigenous narratives. In both program areas, we will meet young people (and educators and families) where they are in order to facilitate antiracist humanities programming which is both fun and academically-enriching. Furthermore, through this project, we seek to expand into alternative publishing models, meaning not only releasing student writing through bound print publications, but also exploring multimedia publications, performance art, partnerships with local museums or other organizations, and generally, getting youth voice in unexpected places. Thus, both the curriculum students and families engage with and the stories and poetry created through this project will serve as records and outreach on Minnesota's cultural diversity. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Jamal," Adam",,,,,," (612) 987-6627",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/land-10000-stories-expanding-826-msps-school-partnerships-1,,,,
10034077,"Land of 10,000 Stories: Expanding 826 MSPs School Partnerships",2024,85969,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Partner with 3-5 schools, reaching a minimum of 100 unique students through In-School Workshops; Host Whole-Family Workshops in at least 10 schools, engaging with a minimum of 100 families; Assess increases in student self-confidence and satisfaction with the writing process; Evaluate the percentage of students becoming published; Gauge educator satisfaction regarding instructional goals, cultural respect, and curricular resources; Monitor the demographic diversity of participants to ensure broad reach of our target population (e.g. 85% of students served identify as BIPOC, immigrants, or people with disabilities); Assess how program content supports antiracist principles and cultural awareness.",,,27050,"MN State Arts Board, Otto Bremer Trust",,,"Farhiya Abdulkarim, Mariam Adam, Dara Beevas, Shelby Dale Deweese, Carson Faust, Deeqo Hashi, Qorsho Hassan, Alana Keiser, Al Onkka, Tina Pfau Gonzales, Kathy Seipp, Crown Shepherd, Jeff Shi, Emily Valentine-Grimm",,"826 Msp",,"826 MSP will expand school partnerships in two keyways: 1) add a new 6-8 week in-school workshop program where 826 MSP staff and volunteers facilitate antiracist creative writing units in elementary and middle-school classrooms; 2) expand community engagement work through the addition of Whole-Family Workshops, in partnership with local schools and community organizations. This project uniquely preserves and honors Minnesota's cultural heritage by empowering BIPOC communities, facilitating antiracist humanities programming, expanding publishing models, exploring multimedia publications, and performance art partnerships with local museums or other organizations.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jamal,Adam,,,,,,"(612) 987-6627",jamal@826msp.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/land-10000-stories-expanding-826-msps-school-partnerships,,,,
10034040,"Lanesboro Arts Gallery Equitable Systems Change",2024,45000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of this project will be defined, measured, and evaluated by the Advisory Committee, as well as the group exhibition artists selected. Lanesboro Arts staff will manage this as needed. These parameters of success will be an early part of the discussions and decision making done by the Advisory Committee, and Lanesboro Arts staff will assist in creating outputs based on these recommendations. This will include a variety of evaluation methods, including surveys (written and verbal), direct feedback from participating artists, informal conversations, interviews, attendance numbers, demographics, and more.",,,,Unknown,36050,8950,"Mike Augustin, Nickolas Gudmundson, Renee Bergstrom, Jennifer Johnson, Cecilia Cornejo, Stena Lieb, Tianna DeGarmo, John Torgrimson, Elaine Edwards",,"Lanesboro Arts Center",,"Lanesboro Arts is launching the Equitable Systems Change project for the Lanesboro Arts Gallery as a commitment to a thorough review and change of current systems and processes, based on detailed recommendations to align practices with values and more deeply serve BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ artists. This project was prompted by requests from BIPOC and LGTBQIA+ artists with whom Lanesboro Arts has relationships with to meet the need of diverse representation in the Gallery, as well as evaluating and changing Gallery systems to be more equitable. This includes the creation of the Lanesboro Arts BIPOC Artist Advisory Committee to evaluate and recommend systems changes, oversee the implementation of these changes from Lanesboro Arts staff, curate Gallery exhibitions showcasing the work of BIPOC and/or LGTBQIA+ artists, and launch an educational program in conjunction with the exhibitions. This program includes: Lanesboro Arts Gallery Equity Advisory Committee This project will launch the Lanesboro Arts Gallery Equity Advisory Committee, which will consist of 5-7 BIPOC and/or LGTBQIA+ artists who will be compensated for their time. The committee will perform a review of Lanesboro Arts Gallery systems and policies, provide recommendations for systems changes, and oversee the implementation of their recommendations. Areas of focus will be 1) Cost Structure of Gallery Sales; 2) application and selection processes for Sales Gallery and Exhibition Gallery; 3) Communication standards for Gallery artists; 4) Continued opportunities for BIPOC and/or LGBTQIA+ communities. Specific artists who have either expressed interest in being a part of conversations regarding the Gallery's systems and processes, or have a working relationship with the Gallery will be on the top of the list to secure if funding is secured. This includes: Meg Veitenheimer (current Sales Gallery artist) Andrew Rivera (current Sales Gallery artist) TiAnna DeGarmo (current Sales Gallery artist; currently serves on the Lanesboro Arts Board of Directors) Nancy Valentine (Artistic Director of the Kaddatz Gallery in Fergus Falls; has previously served on selection panels) Charvis Harrell (Visual artist, 2023 participant of the BIPOC Artist Residency Program) Sequoia Hauck (Multidisciplinary artist, 2023 participant of the Emerging Artist Program) Tiphanie Copeland (Visual artist, 2023 participant of the BIPOC Artist Residency Program) Equity Exhibition Selection The Lanesboro Arts Gallery Equity Advisory Committee will curate two group shows; one in 2024 and one in 2025 featuring solely the work of BIPOC and/or LGTBQIA+ artists, as well as lead the selection process for the 2026 Exhibitions following the application review process. Equity Arts Education This will launch an education program with the Lanesboro Public School to provide four in-classroom educational opportunities with artists from the Advisory Committee and/or Exhibitions, or BIPOC Artist Residency program. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Melissa,Wray,,,,,,"(507) 467-2446",melissa@lanesboroarts.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lanesboro-arts-gallery-equitable-systems-change,,,,
10019446,"Language Attitude",2021,10000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Outcomes based evaluations examine broader impacts and often investigate what greater good was served as a result of the program or project. We anticipate to see changes in classrooms and beyond. By practicing the healthy techniques, receiving developmental guidance, and having access to a support system, teachers will: Explore Cultural Identity Connect with Cultural Communities Increase Cultural competence Support Language Reclamation Our ultimate goal is to facilitate teachers development through the use of our toolkit to create a classroom environment sustaining students’ languages, literacies, and cultures. We will monitor the process and collect feedback from teachers to understand the effectiveness and teaching experience of our toolkit. We expect that changes can also be identified and reported by students. We hope to see measurable outcomes that not only meet our aspiration but also reflect our mission. Therefore, we listed two areas for measurable outcomes: A) Changes in Classrooms and Beyond, and B) Toolkit Effectiveness.   Changes in Classrooms and Beyond Explore Cultural Identity: Our toolkit aims to help teachers encourage students to share diverse cultural identities in the classroom. We measure it by tracking the number of cultural themes explored in the classroom. Connect with Cultural Communities: We want to track the cultural expressions created for the classroom with students’ families. By doing so, we can build an intergenerational circle that fosters students’ growth in cultures and languages. Increase Cultural competence: We want teachers to increase the ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one’s own. We will compare changes in the pre-and-post surveys on cultural self-awareness as well as social relationships for students. Support Language Reclamation: By cataloging cultural expression, we want to generate a database of culturally relevant teaching materials. Toolkit Effectiveness: The effectiveness of our toolkit relies mainly on the transformations we support in teacher ways of being in the classroom and beliefs. It is these that drive teacher behavior. In other words, the teacher’s ways of being and beliefs create the conditions for student learning and growth. Teacher Experience: Our toolkit is accessible to teachers and can be easily implemented. It is designed to allow teachers with any prior experience to grow in cultural competence. Reflection questions prime the teacher for their transformational journey: Why are you engaging in this project? What are you hoping to create, learn, feel, be able to do as a teacher for equity at the end of this project? What are your fears in engaging in this project with students? How might this project make your class more meaningful and engaging for you and your students? Student Response and Learning: Students are able to sense, identify, and reflect on the changes and progress they make during and after the implementation of our toolkit. Those changes are in the area of understanding, thinking, and feeling. They are expected to understand the loss of Culture and Language, Raise Cultural Awareness, Feel Connected, Increase the Sense of Pride, Generate a Sense of Belonging, Develop Relational Accountability, Participate in Civic Engagement, and Involve in Cultural Leadership. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Laura Mann Hill, Megan Lovitz, Tina Maynor, Sara Musaifer, Margaret Ogas, Maria Schwedhelm, Sarah Zhao, Yi-Ju Lai",,"Language Attitude","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The vision of Language Attitude is to research, promote and create culturally sustaining and revitalizing practices in the fields of education, media, and communications. In collaboration with teachers and artists, we will develop and implement an educational toolkit focused around culturally relevant learning activities. This toolkit will empower teachers to create a classroom environment sustaining students’ languages, literacies, and cultures. ",,,2021-01-04,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Veronica,Quillien,"Language Attitude",,,,,402-304-1132,Quill021@umn.edu,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/language-attitude," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031017,"Lao Culture Dance & Traditional Fashion Show Training Youth For New Leadership Program ",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Lao Culture Dance & Traditional Fashion Show hope to see a successful event, and to see that my students have more experience and confident to become a leader. I like to see that my students are able to be a team player and work with other performances group. From my experiences as mentor, teacher and executive director I would be able to tracked the outcome of my students by their performance and the reaction of the audiences, I would make sure I speak and give the feedback to all of my students to encourage them to be a leader and a better performers. For the dancers, we will count attendance at practices and collect informal feedback during practice and performances, as well as surveys from the parents and elders whose youth were participating. For audiences, we will count the number of people at each of the events, and collect informal feedback through a web link we can send audience members to in order to fill out a brief survey. We will also collect feedback from followers on Facebook on their experience of our work. We will base our evaluations and outcomes on training 40 students across two dances and fashion shows at Lao Hmong American Coalition event, and hosting the events that will draw between 300-500 attendees between all three events. I also would like to see all the different teams whom are involved in the event have a successful outcome so we can continue working relationships in the future event. I would make sure that I listened to the audiences reaction and feedback and make sure that I communicate with other organizations and share the outcome with them. 3.Minnesota is home to the 3rd largest Lao refugee population in the country and our work as Lao Minnesotan artists has consistently been nationally recognized for the local, regional, national and international impacts it has had on policy and community development. Coming from Lao refugee roots and as a minority woman, I have had to work through educational disparities and limited access to social and economic opportunities like many of my fellow Lao. Many have to address untreated PTSD and depression as refugees, and many had limited education because they could not attend school during the war, and few could pursue higher education upon arriving in the US because they needed to find work first to support multigenerational households of elders, adults, and children. We were not given many opportunities to preserve the arts, but fortunately I was among the best students of my teacher in Vientiane, and continued to practice and refine my skills over the decades to preserve the beauty and spirit of our traditional dances which extend over 600 years to the ancient kingdom of Lan Xang, while also understanding how to make room for younger voices to have a conversation with our arts. At any given point in time, there have been between 3 to 6 Lao traditional dance programs in Minnesota, but my organization has one of the the longest continual record of performance in the community, and many of the traditional dance instructors are now retired.","Lao Culture Dance Fashion MN has been working hard to achieved our goal to train youth for leadership and preserved our lao Culture and heritage, so far everything is on track as we had planed and the goal and outline that we set for our organization. As of to date we had purchased traditional customs dancers outfits and a matching jewelries that will complete the dances outfits which each piece of the outfits had significant and meaning. Further more we had also purchased the customs fashion outfits for fashion show along with the jewelries and accessories that complement the outfits, and we spends on make up and beauty supply for both Dancers and fashion show teams. Created a uniform shirts for classical dance students and fashion show students. We paid to executive director for teaching, mentoring students for new dances and Organized fashion show students for self confidence to be ready for success. Paid classical dances studio, paid for fashion-show new readership, paid for classical dance foods for student and parents, some fuel expenses for on location fashion show training and meeting. also paid for website Videos editing. We had been focusing and spent a lot of time on teaching students by passing on the skills & knowledge of traditional Performing art to a young generations to continue the tradition. We want to make sure that the students that completed the program will be able to teach & passing on & continue the work to keep our tradition & rich Lao heritage and Culture. ; Our endeavor proved to be remarkably successful as we effectively trained our students to excel as leaders in various aspects of life, including within their families and communities. Our primary objective was to equip our students with the necessary tools and opportunities to acquire knowledge, boost their self-confidence, foster teamwork, enhance public speaking abilities, display showmanship, and deliver performances in front of live audiences. Through our dedicated efforts, we succeeded in achieving our goal, witnessing our students seamlessly execute the tasks required to become effective leaders.During the event, our students astounded the audience, parents, and the community, embodying positive role models for others to follow. The celebration of our Lao tradition was a resounding success, leaving the artists, audience members, and communities brimming with pride and joy for being part of such a meaningful occasion.We received an outpouring of admiration and appreciation for the performances, both in person and through my social media posts. The event garnered numerous likes, shares, engagement, and positive comments from our friends and community members. The achieved outcomes aligned with our initial aspirations, leaving us fulfilled with the results.As we engaged with the parents and attendees, their pride in their children's talents was evident, as they expressed admiration for their stellar performances. Many parents were delighted to witness their children's enthusiasm for learning about the rich cultural heritage of Laos and expressed a desire to continue their involvement with our dance team.In conclusion, our efforts culminated in a highly successful event that not only showcased the depth of Lao tradition but also empowered our students to thrive as leaders in their communities and beyond. The overwhelming positive response from the audience and parents is a testament to the impact of our work, and we look forward to further nurturing our students' talents and passion for preserving our cultural heritage.",,,"I borrowed $2,000,00 from Lao Culture Dance organization fund for advanced purchases of necessity materials.",20000,,"Niphone Phommaras: Niphone or Birdyserves as the Executive Director of Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show of MN. ""Birdy"" is known as one of the state's experts in Lao dance and has participated as both a performer and instructor at every major Lao New Year event in Minnesota. Birdy has over 30 years of experience in traditional Lao arts dance instruction and traditional costumes. She competed in dance and fashion shows in Vientiane, Laos, as a child and began teaching. Role: Executive Director Organizations, teach, Performing, creating program, training the students, operations and overseeing everything, the only full time person. Chanthanome Ket Insisiengmay: Ket is a published illustrator, musician, cosmetologist, fashion and beauty consultant, documentary filmmaking, social media marketing, and website design.Role: Organize Events, Photography, Website and Social media Senator John Hoffman: Minnesota State Senator (36,DFL). Role: Advisor Tune insisiengmay: Artist, illustrator, publisher, entrepreneur and film and Videographer Role: Videographer, Social media and Advertising Virachith (Vie) Chittavoravong: Vie is an expert in solutions-based retail business management and sales, has a BS in International Relations. Role: Decorator and assistant with events; Niphone Phommaras: Niphone or Birdyserves as the Executive Director of Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show of MN. ""Birdy"" is known as one of the state's experts in Lao dance and has participated as both a performer and instructor at every major Lao New Year event in Minnesota. Birdy has over 30 years of experience in traditional Lao arts dance instruction and traditional costumes. She competed in dance and fashion shows in Vientiane, Laos, as a child and began teaching.-Executive Director and Teacher Chanthanome Ket Insisiengmay: Ket is a published illustrator, cosmetologist, fashion and beauty consultant, documentary filmmaking, social media marketing, and website design.-Photography and Web design Tune insisiengmay: Artist, illustrator, publisher, entrepreneur and film and Videographer-Videogapher Virachith (Vie) Chittavoravong: Vie is an expert in solutions-based retail business management and sales, has a BS in International Relations.-Decorating and Event Guest service",,"Lao Culture Dance and Traditional Fashion Show",,"Lao Culture Dance & Traditional Fashion Show will be implementing training youth for new leadership program. We are focusing on teaching students by passing on the skills & knowledge of traditional Performing art to a young generations to continue the tradition. We will make sure that the students that completed the program will be able to teach & passing on & continue the work to keep our tradition & rich Lao heritage and Culture. The youth leader will be great asset for our Communities.",,,2022-08-01,2023-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lao-culture-dance-traditional-fashion-show-training-youth-new-leadership-program,,,,
10031077,"Laomerica 50",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","50 to 100+ interviews conducted with MN-based Lao families with 20-30+ artworks created with others in process of completion after the grant period. 3 physical exhibits (or in the event of another pandemic or MN-specific emergency, online festival) in 3 cities. Tentatively the Twin Cities, Farmington and Warroad, with ideal attendance overall realistically between 500-1,000+ based on previous efforts, but challenged by recent current events and attempting to innovate in historically underserved areas that do not have a history of programming for Lao Minnesotans. Online exhibit of final results and in-progress works, along with community responses. Physical copy of book of final poems and artworks for program participants and key humanities stakeholders and community organizations.","From November to January, we identified and contacted over 127 MN-based Lao families and did initial interviews to gather ideas on what stories were possible to share with the community. We then identified community members to conduct more in-depth interviews that would representing many of the unique experiences we wanted to spotlight with this project, resulting in a final exhibit set of 33 new poems that were able to be presented in coordination with over 70 archival objects relevant to our diaspora. While originally we planned for 3 physical exhibits (or in the event of another pandemic or MN-specific emergency, online festival) community concerns obliged us to convene partial implementations at the Lao Center of Minnesota, the Lao Advancement Organization and the Forest Lake and Warroad communities. The primary concern came from recent elder-service programs where potentially having a high-number of strangers passing in and out of the shared common community space was a bit more high-risk with their recently expanded client rolls. There was also concern regarding the safety of many of the items we'd planned to display. Initial testing in the community spaces resulted in a few items being ""borrowed"" in a way that we had to revise some of our thinking on this matter. We scaled back with softer promotion and refocused on more online performances and presentations, in addition to socially-distanced pop-up shows. The online exhibit received excellent feedback and results, but current conversations are also looking for ways to improve presentation and to retool some poems to address a variety of post-exhibit questions that emerged. The exciting news is that we have since secured the Minneapolis Central Library Cargill Gallery Space to present the exhibit in Summer 2024, with initial interest expressed by the Hennepin County Historical Museum for an exhibit in December 2025 so that more of these pieces can be seen by the public. ",,,N/A,20000,,N/A,,"Bryan Thao Worra",Individual,"A project to build capacity for poets to actively document and correct historical gaps in the Lao Minnesotan journey as we approach 50 years in the US. The project will include interdisciplinary exhibits and performances giving traditional artists a chance to develop new work with Lao poets that address ancient and modern history, myth, and cultural traditions, additionally publishing innovative and experimental collections on the Lao experience.",,,2022-11-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/laomerica-50,,,,
10038438,"Latina and Latinx MN: Re/claiming Space in Times of Change",2024,24250,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We seek for 90 new students to be served by our project: 1/3 from Greater Minnesota, 1/3 online, and 1/3 in majority BIPOC classes. Among these students, we want to maintain our track record of 95%+ citing on surveys that they are proud of the work they create and would recommend the class to others. For our readings, we seek an average attendance of 50 members, with at least 1/2 of them having limited prior contact with people with I/DD. Among audience members, we want 80% to cite on surveys that reading Cow Tipping books changes the way they think about disability, an important metric for showing our organization is achieving its mission. For the special Best of Volume 5 release, we expect a doubled audience of 100, likely to join forces with another arts or music entity to bring together additional intersecting communities. For our MCTE conference presentation, we seek at least five new Cow Tipping speaking opportunities in classrooms across Minnesota to be secured by connections made at the event. Among our teachers, we seek 95% to cite on surveys that they have fun doing this job and would recommend it to others, showing how this role can be a pipeline into broader disability involvement for the burgeoning advocates we hire.",,,,Unknown,6500,17750,"Ardella Hudson, Caroline Roberts, Steve Wellvang",,"St. Catherine University",,"This project is a fall 2024 exhibition of art created by self-identifying Latina women and non-binary, Latinx Minnesota-based artists with ancestral roots in Latin America. The exhibition is being co-curated by local visual artist, community muralist and educator, Zamara Cuyun, and William Gustavo Franklin, an independent art curator, educator and author of the recent volume, Latin Art in Minnesota Conversations and What's Next (Afton Press, 2023). Cuyun and Franklin are working alongside a group of foundational artists from Minnesota, including Carmen Gutierrez-Bolger, Lynda Grafito, Marina Castillo, Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo, Maria Constanza Carballo, Selena Medellin, Deborah Ramos and Mariaa Jose Castillo, who will participate in the exhibition as well as the planning and programming for the show. This exhibition will be presented by the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery (CGM Gallery) at St. Catherine University (St. Kate's), with the gallery director and staff supporting all aspects of producing the show, including marketing and communications, installation, educational outreach and programming. This exhibition is intended for all audiences, and the impact is two-fold: first, this show brings to light a group of artists who have been largely marginalized in the contemporary landscape of art in our state. The curators note that this exhibition will be the largest, panoramic survey of Minnesota Latina and Latinx artists organized to date. (Foundational artist Deborah Ramos remembers Las Malhechas: Latina Art Show at the Mira Gallery, circa early 2000s, as the last time there was a Latina women-centered group exhibition similar to this project.) Second, audiences learn the ways in which this exhibition is an expression of the gallery's women-centered, gender-inclusive mission, which seeks, in part, to highlight and emphasize the visual arts as a method for illuminating and exploring global and emerging societal issues grounded in women's perspectives. At the same time, the exhibition will become a site of connection for people in the Latina and Latinx communities, further amplifying the identities and perspectives of this population in Minnesota. Forty artists from nine Minnesota counties will participate in this exhibition. Artists were selected through an open call for art led by the curators and foundational artists during summer 2023. Most of the funding we are requesting will be used to provide exhibition honorariums to all of the artists and the curators for their participation in the show as well as monthly events, including artist talks, panel discussions, art-making workshops and gallery tours, designed to expand and deepen learning from the exhibitions. These honorariums are based on the fees of other artists and curators we have worked with in the past. While the gallery, its staff (including the gallery director, an installer, and administrative assistant) and the annual production of gallery exhibitions is part of our operational budget, providing honorariums to a group of artists this large goes beyond our funding capabilities. Given the content and historical significance of this exhibition, we are also requesting funding to create an exhibition catalog that documents the show, providing a pathway to learning about the artists and artwork after the show ends. ",,,2024-09-07,2024-12-08,,Completed,,,Katherine," Campbell",,,,,," (612) 964-4750",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/latina-and-latinx-mn-reclaiming-space-times-change-1,,,,
10034045,"Latina and Latinx MN: Re/claiming Space in Times of Change",2025,24250,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1)Re-establish the art of MN-based Latina and Latinx artists within the larger picture of visual arts in the state; 2) Advance the appreciation of contemporary works made by Latina and Latinx artists as a form of global art, capable of reaching all audiences; 3) Share the heritage, histories, identities and diversity of Latina and Latinx peoples in Minnesota today; 4) Platform and advance the artistic career and goals of each artist participating in the show, and advocate for the inclusion of Latina and Latinx artists as established contributors to the contemporary art landscape of Minnesota and the broader United States; 5) Create a space of unity for women and non-binary artists to engage with the general public.",,,,,,,"Jean Wincek, CSJ (Chair), Kathryn Clubb (Vice Chair), Christine Moore (Secretary), Mary Jo Abler, Anne McKeig, JD, Tracey Burton, JD, Donna McNamara, PhD, Ken Charles, Joy Milos, CSJ, PhD, Samantha Hanson, Joan Mitchell, CSJ, Diane Shlestad Huston, Kathleen O'Brien, PhD, Pamela O. Johnson, MS, RN, Colleen O'Malley, CSJ, Andrea C. Lee, Jennifer Ortale, ReBecca Koenig Roloff, MBA, Robert Wollan, Therese Sherlock, CSJ, Kristen Vogel Womack, Angela Hall Slaughter, JD, Brenda Grandstrand Woodson, Minda Suchan, Valerie Young, Jill Underdahl, CSJ",,"St. Catherine University",,"This project is a fall 2024 exhibition of art created by self-identifying Latina women and non-binary, Latinx Minnesota-based artists with ancestral roots in Latin America. The exhibition is being co-curated by local visual artist, community muralist and educator, Zamara Cyan, and William Gustavo Franklin, an independent art curator, educator and author of the recent volume, Latin Art in Minnesota Conversations and What's Next (Afton Press, 2023). Cyan and Franklin are working alongside a group of foundational artists from Minnesota, including Carmen Gutiarrez-Bolger, Lynda Grafito, Marina Castillo, Cecilia Cornejo Sotelo, Mara Constanza Carballo, Selena Medelin, Deborah Ramos and Mara Jose Castillo, who will participate in the exhibition as well as the planning and programming for the show. This exhibition will be presented by the Catherine G. Murphy Gallery (CGM Gallery) at St. Catherine University (St. Kate's).",,,2024-09-07,2024-12-08,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nicole,Watson,,,,,,"(651) 690-6637","nmwatson@stkate.edu ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Houston, Olmsted, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/latina-and-latinx-mn-reclaiming-space-times-change,,,,
10006524,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation 17-19 ",2018,55575,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," The number of students/schools participating in Legacy funded student programs, both local and statewide will increase. Availability of information about the quality and quantity of civic education across the state will increase through the online civics education assessment, schools will be inspired to do better. 150 additional lessons will be available on the teachingcivics.org website, search capacity will improve, existing lesson database will be updated, online tools will support increased student and teacher engagement. Teachers will be more prepared to teach civics and community leaders and volunteers will learn about ways to participate in local civic education efforts. ","STUDENT PROGRAMS for more than 5,000 youth: We the People for 4,000 students in 62 classrooms. Out if these, 91 students from Cannon Falls, Albany, Westbrook-Walnut Grove, and Community School of Excellence participated in the We the People Competition on Dec. 11, 2018, Minnesota State Capitol. Project Citizen taught more than 1,000 young people how to solve community problems. The best 51 projects were showcased at the State Competition, May 15 at State Capitol. Because the program is outgrowing the capacity of the State Capitol for the State event, two schools held school-wide competitions to select the top scoring projects for the state event. This is the program change needed to make it possible to continue to hold the event in the State Capitol, INCREASE TEACHER CAPACITY TO TEACH CIVICS: Super Civics: A new program for elementary students called “Super Civics” was created to teach the building blocks of civic engagement skills and knowledge needed before students enter high school; provided professional development: Jan 28, 20 people; May 16-17, 9 people; Institute, June 18-20, 23 people Annual Update Institute Aug 7, 8, and 9, 2018 at the Minnesota Judicial Center with 29 participants. Cosponsored by the Minnesota Court System. James Madison Legacy Workshop, Dec 5, 2018; 15 teachers; theme Powers of the President and Executive Branch MCSS Annual Conference, March 3 - 4, 2019 in Duluth. Super Civics workshop for 20 teachers, and exhibit for promoting workshops, website, and civics survey. Civics Survey: LLAD worked with Civics Coalition to create and administer a voluntary civic education self-assessment. The significant outcome was detailed responses from 85 teachers/administrators about when and how civics courses are taught in their schools, how they prepare for the required MN Civics Test, as well as additional civic opportunities they provide for their students. Website Teachingcivics.org Connects k-12 educators, both in and out of schools, with a searchable database of nearly 1,000 vetted civics and government lessons. In 2018-19, 2686 users accessed lessons approximately 7,000 times, each time finding an average of 2.55 lessons; enhancing civics instruction for approximately 100,000 young people. On Feb 8, a new website design person was contracted to redesign the website and provide all services to launch the new site. The design process is proceeding, albeit slowly, and teacher members of the website team have been updating lessons currently included in the site. This process is a continuing effort. An estimated 1/3 of the lessons need attention. ",,,,55575,,"Deb Noll (President), Debra Berghoff (Treasurer and Secretary), Jennifer Bloom, Dana Carmichael, Jeff McGuire, Mary Jo McGuire",,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Learning Law and Democracy: Principles of Democracy – Connecting civic education to principles that guided the nation's founders and continue to be our foundation today is the goal of LLAD's ""Principles of Democracy"" project for Minnesota's young people. By focusing on the why, how, and who of our system of government, K-12 students in and out of the classroom will be prepared to carry on Minnesota's civic tradition of informed civic participation. They will learn about the Constitution, structures of government, politics and active citizenship. ",,,2018-08-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Bloom,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","2395 University Avenue West, Suite 220","St. Paul",MN,55114,,jbloom@teachingcivics.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/learning-law-and-democracy-foundation-17-19,,,,
10006524,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation 17-19 ",2019,73125,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","Through proposed activities: The number of students/schools participating in Legacy funded student programs, both local and statewide will increase Availability of information about the quality and quantity of civic education across the state will increase through the online civics survey, schools will be inspired to do better 150 additional lessons will be available on the teachingcivics.org website, search capacity will improve, existing lesson database will be updated, online tools will support increased student and teacher engagement. Teachers will be more prepared to teach civics and community leaders and volunteers will learn about ways to participate in local civic education efforts. Communities will value the importance of great civics education for their young people. "," CIVIC EDUCATION ONLINE SURVEY Analyzed results from online survey conducted by Minnesota Civic Education Coalition. Created informational materials Shared results with decision makers, (legislators, Commissioner of Education). Revised survey. TEACHINGCIVICS.ORG WEBSITE Super Civics Teacher Consultants developed/ selected 120 K-8 lessons and resources to add to the ""Super Civics Toolbox"" on website. https://teachingcivics.org/programs/super-civics/ Added 15 secondary lessons to teach current issues, updated other lessons and links. Improved lesson search function. Revised 50% of website content. website graphic design is next. Tasks related to updating links, etc. are ongoing. STUDENT PROGRAMS Conducted the annual We the People State Competition and Showcase at the State Capitol, Dec. 11, 2019 for 18 unit teams, a total of 60 students. Planned 2020 Project Citizen: selected date, May 13, scheduled 8 meetings rooms in State Capitol, recruited judges. Covid-19 resulted in canceling the Project Citizen event on May 13. TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 28 teachers attended 3-day summer institute “Update,” August 5-7, 2019 with focus on MN cases, laws, government. 38 secondary teachers at Anoka workshop on controversial issues and elections, MCSS workshop for 30 elementary teachers. Pre-service sessions for 40 students, St. Thomas and Bethel. Super Civics Summer Institute, planned for June 2020 was canceled. Although 150 teachers served with professional development were proposed, 136 actually participated in professional development. ",,,,73125,,"Deb Noll (President), Debra Berghoff (Treasurer and Secretary), Jennifer Bloom, Dana Carmichael, Jeff McGuire, Mary Jo McGuire",,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Learning Law and Democracy: Principles of Democracy – Connecting civic education to principles that guided the nation's founders and continue to be our foundation today is the goal of LLAD's ""Principles of Democracy"" project for Minnesota's young people. By focusing on the why, how, and who of our system of government, K-12 students in and out of the classroom will be prepared to carry on Minnesota's civic tradition of informed civic participation. They will learn about the Constitution, structures of government, politics and active citizenship. ",,,2018-08-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Bloom,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","2395 University Avenue West, Suite 220","St. Paul",MN,55114,,jbloom@teachingcivics.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/learning-law-and-democracy-foundation-17-19,,,,
33300,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation",2016,68600,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$150,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Kids Voting St. Paul, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the under-standing of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","1. Increased website value through total redesign 2. Increased teacher capacity through professional development Institutes (3-5 days) for 65 teachers, include instruction on redesigned website, new materials 3. Increased teaching options by adding 100 additional lessons, vetted, aligned on the website 4. Increase educators using the website by 50% per year to 6,000 sessions (Minnesota) accessing 18,000 lessons 5. Engage 1,500 students in We the People, Project Citizen Statewide program events and other civic education programs ","1. More than doubled the number of K-12 students who participated in a Kids Voting election this fall. More than 115,000 Minnesota students participated in more than 75 school districts. 2. Minnesota Civic Youth developed a comprehensive website for educators. We worked with educators to solicit their ideas and desires for a website resource, then worked with them to create several new features, including a teaching framework for this specific election. You can find the website at www.mncivicyouth.org/educators 3. For Youth on Boards, cohort of 11 high school students from four different Ramsey County high schools has met more than a dozen times as a group lead by our cohort facilitator. ",,,,68600,,"Debra Berghoff, Treasurer; Dana Carmichael; Eldon G. Kaul; Jeff McGuire; Mary Jo McGuire; Deb Noll, Chair; Rick Theisen, Secretary. ",,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Learning Law and Democracy will enhance civic education across Minnesota by increasing the value of teachingcivics.org through redesigned architecture and an updated look and feel along with the addition of new lessons and user instructions. Student programs supported with this grant will also experience a redesign to capitalize on the renovated State Capitol and new Senate Building and will benefit from new partners and teachers with increased capacity to teach through professional development. Learning Law and Democracy Foundation: Civic Education for a Strong Democracy – Learning Law and Democracy Foundation's ""Civic Education for a Strong Democracy"" project will increase the quality and reach of LLAD's student civic education programs and enhance the value of the website teachingcivics.org through a redesign that provides engaging tools for students and teachers to facilitate authentic conversation, collects important impact data, and connects educators with new and improved resources. Professional development and community engagement will support this effort. ",,,2015-07-01,2017-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Bloom,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","2395 University Avenue West, Suite 220","St Paul",MN,55114,,jbloom@teachingcivics.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/learning-law-and-democracy-foundation,,,,
33300,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation",2017,58604,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$150,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Kids Voting St. Paul, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the under-standing of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","1.  Complete the redesign of the teachingcivics.org website, adding student and teacher engagement tools such as polling, forums, conversations, and data collection which will help build stronger civic education efforts throughout the state. 2.  Add 100 lessons to teachingcivics.org and continue to update content and links. 3. Enhance student programs by (a) increasing the number of students and schools participating in grant supported civic education student programs with particular focus on high needs schools; (b) updating programs by integrating technology when appropriate; (c) providing professional development for teachers; (a)promote student programs such as We the People and Project Citizen in communities that currently are not participating on either a local or state level. (b) In some cases, the use of technology to connect students in different communities with statewide events will help expand program participation and will be pursued by using technology already available in communities. (c)Teachers will be supported in their efforts to implement high quality civic education using proven practices through professional development experiences. This programming will be co funded by grants from the Minnesota Department of Education and others (currently the federally funded James Madison Legacy Project). For example, the Legacy grant will provide critical resources to support LLAD's Update Institute which focuses on Minnesota and federal civic knowledge content and current issues. 4. Help partners conduct high quality civic education programs through activities such as professional development support, program design consultation, and stronger civic education partnerships. ","Website: (Proposed outcomes 1 and 2) Website redesign partially completed, . Much of the information architecture is completed, some minor redesign of the search tool needed. Graphic design was not accepted. Engagement tool of polling was added; others were not completed. LLAD is seeking new developer. 786 lessons were reviewed, updated. Users: 3836 Minnesota users accessed lessons 14,556 times. Average number of pages accessed per session went from 2.14 to 2.71 2.29% are new users this past year. We use Google Analytics to measure our outcomes. Student Activities: WTP 78 students (up 39%), 30 teams for the annual We the People State Showcase Dec 12, 2017. In addition, 11 more teachers/schools held simulated hearings in their schools. May 15, 2018 Project Citizen at State Capitol 36 projects, 149 students (31% increase); Three new teachers in St Louis Park are going to have their 9th grade students participate in Project Citizen this coming year, joining Chaska Middle School having all students participate. Professional Development: 208 teachers were supported in their efforts to implement civic education with their students through high quality professional development in civics and government. When possible, these efforts are co funded/co sponsored and vary from one hour to 4 days. ",,,,,,,,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Learning Law and Democracy will enhance civic education across Minnesota by increasing the value of teachingcivics.org through redesigned architecture and an updated look and feel along with the addition of new lessons and user instructions. Student programs supported with this grant will also experience a redesign to capitalize on the renovated State Capitol and new Senate Building and will benefit from new partners and teachers with increased capacity to teach through professional development. Learning Law and Democracy Foundation: Civic Education for a Strong Democracy – Learning Law and Democracy Foundation's ""Civic Education for a Strong Democracy"" project will increase the quality and reach of LLAD's student civic education programs and enhance the value of the website teachingcivics.org through a redesign that provides engaging tools for students and teachers to facilitate authentic conversation, collects important impact data, and connects educators with new and improved resources. Professional development and community engagement will support this effort. ",,,2015-07-01,2017-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Bloom,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation","2395 University Avenue West, Suite 220","St Paul",MN,55114,,jbloom@teachingcivics.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/learning-law-and-democracy-foundation,,,,
14387,"Legacy Listening Tour",2012,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1. The COBM will demonstrate its ability to engage and collect cultural knowledge regarding Africans and African Americans to be used to achieve equity in services and programs in the areas of education, juvenile justice, and mental health care by 2013.","• Five community forums held across Minnesota – Minneapolis, Saint Cloud, Duluth, Fairbault, Rochester – were attended by over 350 people. • Issues of concern were identified in each community which will allow the Council to better advise the governor and legislature on the nature of the issues confronting Black people in Minnesota. • Increased knowledge of the Council on Black Minnesotans (65% of Legacy Listening Tour attendees were making their first direct contact with the Council). • The Council identified Black artists and groups in the different communities to connect so to advise the Council on their needs. • A full report was developed on concerns and is available on the council web site at http://mn.gov/cobm/.",,,,,,,,"Council on Black Minnesotans","State Government","The Council on Black Minnesotans in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center will conduct approximately six statewide community forums.",,,2012-04-25,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lester,Collins,"Council on Black Minnesotans","2233 University Avenue, Suite 426","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 643-3015",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/legacy-listening-tour,,,,
10034124,"Life House Strategic Planning Initiative",2024,10308,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In developing a three-year strategic plan with Northspan, Life House staff, board of directors, and young people collectively put forth a vision of how our comprehensive supportive service model embraces and elevates the stories of our future generations who are primarily encountering housing instability, mental health issues and struggling with addictions. The impact of engaging with this strategic planning process will unfold over the coming years. In the last decade, Life House has reduced barriers to supportive services and expanded access to critical lifesaving services, which is a testimony of the impact of engagement with this collective strategic planning process.",,,20645,"Ordean Foundation Catalyst Grant, Life House unrestricted",10308,,"Dani Lindberg (Co-Chair), Laura Brandt (Co-Chair), Linda Curran (Treasurer), Dereck Murphy Williams (Secretary), Renee Gibbs, Andrea Larson, Gudrun Witrak, Kaylee McMillan, Kameron Peak",,"Life House Incorporated",,"Life House seeks funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center for an in-depth strategic planning process lead by Northspan Consulting. Life House will develop a three-year strategic plan by mapping out a practical vision, analyzing contradictions, and creating an action plan. Strategic planning will engage Life House staff across all programs, board members, and young people served. Life House is a critical service provider for youth from diverse cultural communities. In 2022, 60% of our youth identified as Indigenous, Black, and/or Multiracial, 32% self-identified as 2SLGBTQ+, and 34% are expecting and/or parenting. Every year, the percentage of BIPOC youth we support is much higher than the overall percentage of people of color in Duluth, which is 87% White. Life House is attuned to the social determinants of health, particularly race, and how they impact the health of communities of color. Strategic planning will assist with: 1. Life House is enhancing its organizational culture of health, which centers equity, belonging, and honors individual's wellbeing. A culture of health related to our supportive services addresses housing, basic needs, access to low-barrier education and employment, access to quality healthcare, etc., and how these aspects impact future generations. Strategic planning will create a clear vision for Life House, with a foundation of a culture of health at the center, to communicate with our funders, donors, and community. Northspan will guide workshops to gain insight and analyze feedback from all participants to create a robust strategic plan connected to grant writing and reporting. This will help seek funders which align with our vision. The strategic plan creates an organizational readiness approach to grant seeking by establishing clear funding needs, including increasing capacity for culturally relevant staff development and training opportunities. 2. Northspan will lead the strategic planning process. They have been an active player in the Duluth community for over 40 years and have worked with numerous organizations across the region. Given Northspan's historical engagement with the community, they can provide insight into our community in the Northeast region. Duluth is known for its coordinated community response, which Life House is a vital partner of this continuum of care for our young community members. Northspan will work with Life House's leadership team to coordinate the strategic planning process and clarify who needs to be involved. Strategic planning will take place throughout 2024 via skillfully planned and integrated workshops designed to engage the Life House community. 3. The strategic planning process is rooted in capacity building and deeply engaging to enhance our comprehensive services. Life House strives to expand its community reach and engage a community centric fundraising model to shift away from the donor-centric model. By stepping back, looking outside of the individual, we begin to assess all the contributions, monetarily or otherwise, that support our organization and mission. Engaging with strategic planning will help to broaden our scope to analyze our programs, explore our fundraising capacity and strengthen a community centric fundraising model. This process creates an inclusive, non-exploitative environment for our young people. ",,,2024-04-11,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amber,Sadowski,,,,,,,"Amber.Sadowski@life-house.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"St. Louis",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/life-house-strategic-planning-initiative,,,,
10034048,"Little Oromia: Preserve, Honor, & Celebrate",2024,21600,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"For the Gadaa Workshop in its pilot year, we define success as follows: 15 Oromo elders and 15 Oromo young people participate in the Gadaa Workshop.",,,9000,"MRAC, McKnight Foundation",18600,3000,"Osman Ali (Board Chair), Ayub Sharif (Treasurer), Abdiasis Mohamed (Board Secretary), Hassan Ahmed Abdi, Abdukadir Nor",,"ASAL CHARITIES",,"Little Oromia: Preserve, Honor, & Celebrate proposal requests $24,000 over a nine month period to empower Oromo elders and the wider Oromo community to preserve, celebrate, and honor our identity and culture. This proposal would fund both 1) an intergenerational culture-bearing training program and 2) adding a new Cultural Celebration component to the annual Ireechaa Festival. Without work like this, supported by influential and well resourced partners like the Minnesota Humanities Center, the Oromo culture is at real risk of disappearing in the Twin Cities area. Through this project, we will preserve, honor, and celebrate the Oromo culture to 1) a wider group of Oromo Minnesotans as well as communities outside of the Oromo diaspora - so that more of our neighbors begin to understand and know who we are, 2) a group of young people from the Oromo community, to transfer knowledge from elders to them and to preserve and honor the Oromo culture. Intergenerational Community-building & Cultural Demonstration Workshop (Gadaa Workshop) The Gadaa Workshop is named for the Gadaa, an Indigenous system of democratic governance and values that comes from Ethiopia. This intergenerational program will center on creating a structure and space for Oromo elders to connect deeply and directly with Oromo young people. Gadaa Workshop will take place during the summer of 2024, prior to the Irreecha Festival in Fall 2024. The two-day cultural demonstration workshop will be held at a community space in south Minneapolis, with intentional time focused on reflection, community-building, and knowledge transfer. Each Oromo young person will also be matched with an Oromo elder, each pair will be expected to visit and share community with one another over the next two months, recording their experiences and reflections as part of the program's evaluation. Topics such as the Oromo language, history, arts (dance, poetry, music, storytelling), and Oromo leadership values and practices. Throughout the Workshop and during informal mentor/mentee conversations, Oromo language will be shared across generations. The workshop will also be filmed and shared with local Oromo media to expand the impact and reach. A compiled version of this video will be shared during the Irreecha Festival. As part of the conclusion of the program, the mentees will be asked to submit a brief plan for how they will continue to promote the Oromo culture. The lessons learned and results from the initial cohort will inform future workshops. Ireechaa: Cultural Celebration - dancing, music, food, cultural celebration A core and essential cultural celebration for the Oromo People is the Ireechaa Festival. The festival has been held at Lake Nokomis for several years, but there is an opportunity to dramatically enhance this anchor community and cultural event, adding more intentional, curated cultural experiences and moving it to a larger venue. This enhanced festival will be combined with involvement from the Gadaa Workshop participants to add a new layer of education and cultural preservation to the Ireechaa Festival. This project also seeks support for targeted community outreach and marketing to promote the enhanced Irreecha Celebration. ",,,2024-05-25,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Aman,Meldawo,,,,,,"(952) 681-1036","asalcharities@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/little-oromia-preserve-honor-celebrate,,,,
36608,"Living Legends of Cottonwood County - Competitive Award",2016,8000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of MinnesotaThe Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","Students in both English and Social Studies will have to meet the “Proficient” Level for each MN Education Standard listed in the Project Goals. Each of the MN Education Standards will be measured by either the English 11 Teacher, Lisa Letcher, or the Social Studies 11 Teacher, Sheryl Hanefeld. Both English 11 and Social Studies 11 will be using the LLCC Project as their Summative Assessment.What will change is the focus of meeting the selected MN English and Social Studies Standards into the timeline submitted above. The focus in World History will be adjusted to go from the perspective of global awareness to local awareness; both of which are relevant to understanding the world today. Also, the focus will be more on the importance of sustaining history, the importance of understanding the lives of people and what has been sacrificed to help our country maintain its freedoms in relation to the world.","The 11th grade students at Windom Area High School (app. 50 students) interviewed app. 50 veterans from Windom, Westbrook, Jeffers, Mt. Lake, and Storden areas, and wrote their stories for publication. The families of both students and veterans were involved as were school officials, various veteran organizations, county-wide public libraries and the personnel and board at CCHS.The story about the grant and publication and distribution of the book were described in the Cottonwood County Citizen (newspaper) 3-4 times, the Westbrook Sentinel (newspaper) 1 time, and KEYC TV (Mankato TV station) 2 times.Book purchases were made inside and outside of county including by CCHS (225 books to be sold to public) and by a social studies teacher (30 to be used in classroom). Books will also be available for sale at Sons of Norway events and other events.  ",,,,8000,,"Thomas Wickie: President; Damon Weinandt: 1st Vice President; Sharon Diemer: 2nd Vice President; Margaret McDonald: Treasurer; Janelle Kaye: Secretary; Wesley Bakker: 1st Com. District; Doug Jacobson: 2nd Com. District; Marilyn Wahl: 3rd Com. District; Dallas Giese: 4th Com. District; Esther Buller: 5th Com. District; Kevin Stevens: Com. Liaison",,"Cottonwood County Historical Society","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The 11th Grade English and Social Studies students of Windom Area High School (WAHS), the Cottonwood County Historical Society (CCHS), and the American Legion (AL) Post #206 developed a project centered on collecting the experiences of living war Veterans by interviewing, writing, publishing in book format, and promoting the stories of Veterans from CC who have served in the military. ",,,2015-11-02,2017-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Janelle,Kaye,"Cottonwood County Historical Society","812 4th Ave",Windom,Minnesota,56101,507-831-1134,jankay@windomnet.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Cottonwood,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/living-legends-cottonwood-county-competitive-award,,,,
10031086,"Love in a Time of Hate",2022,40000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","a. 70% of the artists involved with the production will be BIPOC b. 50% of the audience will be more aware of LatinX issues affecting the southern border region c. 50% of the audiences will experience a culturally specific Shakesperian adaptation for the first time. d. 25% of the audience will experience Shakespeare for the first time.","Currently, we are in the middle of casting the show. It is scheduled to run from June 20th to 30th at the Luminary Theatre. We aim to have the creative team in place by mid-March. The script is being polished, and we have started to work with Marco Real-d'Arbelles, the artistic director of the Bach Society of Minnesota, on the play's music elements. So far, we have made a deposit payment to The Lummindary Theatre venue of $3675, and we have made payments to our project coordinator totaling more than $1325 for a total expenditure of $5000. ",,,,7650,,"Bernice Arias Minda Garcia Lorys Sierralta Ron Quintero Alberto Justiniano",,"Teatro del Pueblo",,"To mark our 30th anniversary, Teatro del Pueblo will produce a new LatinX adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, titled Love in the Time of Hate. This show will celebrate Chicano identity and tackle contemporary issues of race and diversity in the LatinX community. Set at the southern border, we will present Shakespeare's timeless play through a uniquely LatinX perspective by blending Shakespearian verse with contemporary Chicano spoken word, Hip Hop Dance, and original music.",,,2022-03-01,2023-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Alberto,Justiniano,,,,,," 651-321-2044"," al@teatrodelpueblo.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/love-time-hate,,,,
10013362,"Lower Sioux Indian Community",2020,50000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We have identified immediate and long-term outcomes for this project. Measurable immediate outcomes include: a) establishment of an Oceti Sakowin Planning Committee; b) develop a strategy/model for future event sustainability; c) develop and strengthen institutional and organizational relationships within the region; d) fortify alliances dedicated to culture & heritage preservation, Dakota story-telling/truth-telling, history and interpretation; e) increase LSA site attendance by up to 500 ppl. in 2 day; and f) Gather as the Oceti Sakowin at Lower Sioux Agency- strong, successful and resilient. Long term outcomes we hope to see from this project are as follows: Increased interest from educators to include Indigenous authorship, Dakota relevant history curriculum, outreach and cultural education in the classroom. Audiences can gain an awareness of authentic cultural, historic resources that reflect an accurate narrative. By attending this event people will broaden their views on Minnesota history and determine historic inaccuracies of written materials. Build and strengthen inter-generational connections within and across our Dakota and Minnesota rural communities. The planning committee in partnership with LS THPO and SSTM will be responsible for drafting a mechanism for evaluation- this could be surveys, video clips, comment cards. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Robert Larsen, Grace Goldtooth, Earl Pendleton, Kevin O’Keefe, Jane Steffen",0.3,"Lower Sioux Indian Community","Tribal Government ","The goal of the Dakota History Symposium at Lower Sioux Agency is to reclaim Dakota voice in a narrative that under-represents Dakota perspective and cultural worldview while providing opportunity for exiled Dakota to reconnect to their shared history, disrupting dominant power dynamics that restrict Dakota truth-telling. Hosting a Dakota-led educational event will enhance public understanding, broaden worldviews perspective and increase access to historic truths of the State of Minnesota. ",,,2020-06-01,2022-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cheyanne,"St. John","Lower Sioux Indian Community","39527 Reservation Hwy 1",Morton,MN,56270,507-697-8672,Cheyanne.stjohn@lowersioux.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Brown, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Stearns, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lower-sioux-indian-community," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034085,"LSIC Cultural Heritage Protection Grant",2024,153543,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We will host 4-6 events over a 12-month period (like career day events) for applicants seeking a place within the Cultural Dept. Once vacancies are filled, we will continue to foster professional development through the attendance of annual preservation conferences and tribal summits. New personnel will gain an enhanced understanding of future funding opportunities and tribal preservation needs. We propose a small portion of the budget for office and program support to sustain new personnel in their roles. (computers, software and PPE).",,,,"Community contributions, MN State Arts Board grant, Greater White Lake Community Foundation Grant",138188,15355,"John Robertson, Penny Scheffler, Tamara Desjarlais, Jesse Kodet, Grace Goldtooth, Shannon Blue",,"Lower Sioux Indian Community",,"The primary goal of this proposal is to create enhanced and expanded capacity for Cultural Heritage expertise within the Cansayapi Cultural Dept. This funding will allow us to hire a Records Technician to enhance the collection and protection of cultural artifacts as well as a Preservation Coordinator. Both of these positions are vital to the enhancement of the program to promote cultural heritage. Additionally, we propose to contract with an archaeology firm to identify key areas for survey and investigation within the ancestral territories of the Mdewakanton Dakota (MN). The Cansayapi Cultural Dept. staff will work in partnership with the firm to manage projects as needed. This will necessitate the contracting of tribal monitors for compliance with federal protection acts. Our cultural advisory board is key to development and continuance of our cultural department. Their commitment provides the foundational direction and governance of the program. They meet 6 times per year and are instrumental in furthering our cause. Through its Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) we will host a series of tribal community events targeted for retired elders (knowledge keepers), college students (qualified skilled personnel) and other interested candidates. These events will be open for all to attend, with a focused opportunity for us to recruit, invite and educate on open jobs and volunteer opportunities. We will host 4-6 events over a 12-month period (similar to career day events) for applicants seeking a place within the Cultural Dept. Once vacancies are filled we will continue to foster professional development through the attendance of annual preservation conferences and tribal summits. New personnel will gain an enhanced understanding of future funding opportunities and tribal preservation needs. We propose a small portion of the budget for office and program support to sustain new personnel in their roles. (computers, software and PPE). The Lower Sioux Agency historic site is a sub department of the Cansayapi Cultural Dept., the historic site is co-managed between LSIC and Minnesota Historical Society. The site is open to the public each weekend, April- October. This is the only outward facing entity where audiences can engage with the history of community and people. It is the cultural hub of the Lower Sioux Indian Community. Many of the project events will be hosted at the historic site during their seasonal schedule, with Agency staff assisting with the project. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cheyanne,"St. John",,,,,,"(507) 697-8672",cheyanne.stjohn@lowersioux.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Renville,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lsic-cultural-heritage-protection-grant,,,,
10031082,"Lub Neej Thoj Nam Tawg Rog (Life as a Refugee), A Hmong Language Book Series",2022,67000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The outcome accomplishments of this project will be concise, material and readily determined. Four photographically illustrated booklets will be created, with 800 printed and delivered to participating schools, as well as additional schools and libraries serving Hmong communities throughout Minnesota. Confirmation of receipt of all books by all entities will be documented, and readily available, and on our web site. If the four projects result in participating schools actually using the books in the classroom, it will signify minimal success, as it means the schools felt it was a worthwhile teaching and learning experience, and the resulting books are worthy of being integrated into their curricula. If more schools wish to participate in future projects it will signify moderate success, as it means schools consider the material produced as a practical teaching resource. If schools not participating in the projects request to order our completed books for their students it will of course signify wild success. Most importantly, if we receive letters like this from participating schools, as we did from our pilot booklet project partner school, we will consider our project's outcome to be optimum: ""It's been exciting to see our students engage in authentic writing projects like this one with Minors - where they are examining pictures of Hmong families in the Ban Vinai Refugee camp and are learning about that period of history, which is so personally tied to their own family histories. It has opened up cross-generational conversations in our students' families, as well interest in learning about who they are. It has also challenged our students to use their knowledge of the Hmong language in real and authentic ways - learning and sharing those stories through published works of writing. We are so excited to have this book incorporated into our curriculum and added to our libraries and classrooms to be shared with all of our students and the larger community."" May Lee Xiong, Principal Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet Elementary School Saint Paul Public Schools","We are almost on schedule with the project, which consists of photo selections and narratives by student writers, editing and proofing by teachers and language coaches, layout by a Minnesota Hmong-owned graphic design studio, and the printing and distribution of 4 books, 200 copies of each, to scores of schools, libraries and organizations serving Hmong communities in Minnesota . Three of the four books are in the final stages, having been written this fall by students, in Hmong with English translations, and are now being edited by their teachers and language coaches. The three Minnesota participating Hmong language classes are at Harding and Park Center High Schools, and Community School of Excellence, a Hmong charter school. We expect to finish design, layout and begin printing of these three books by March. The fourth book project is to begin this month with one more participating school with printing and distribution in May.; Outcomes: With the support of MHC funding we were able to create and print a series of photographically illustrated Hmong language books by the end of the 2022-23 School Year. Participating schools have each received 100 of the books created by their students. The books are now permanent additions to classrooms and libraries at each participating school. The remaining books are now at schools, libraries and organizations serving Minnesota Hmong communities. Work Accomplished: Working first with public and charter school administrators, we brought together hundreds of students, their teachers and language coaches, as well as cultural experts, of four Hmong language classes at four Minnesota schools, created four unique books, then designed, printed and delivered 800 copies of the four books. These Hmong language books have English translations included, which were also written by the participating students, and edited by their teachers. One set of the series, including a pilot project book which was also supported by MHC, is being delivered this month to MHC. (Total of five books in the set.) For convenience, here is a link to flip versions of all five books, which can be paged through and read by clicking on the arrows at bottom of each book, once opened: http://www.folklorestudio.com/MinorsSchoolBooks/ Our goal was to create four books with four Hmong language classes at four Minnesota schools, and to see them incorporated into the curriculum at each of the participating schools. This goal was met, and verified by the participating educators, as seen in their remarks in the questions below.",,,"In-Kind Support We have several Hmong university students and professors voluntarily helping this project, along with the educators mentioned above, and of course the student writers and translators. . This project benefited greatly from the voluntary out of class time, energy and personal expense of more than a dozen teachers, language coaches and administrators who gladly added this project to their busy schedules because of the tremendous need for Hmong language resources, especially in social studies. If we implement similar projects in the future, we will propose to provide some compensation for the many extra hours required of teachers. Further, this book series project was generously supported by Minors' volunteers who are Hmong university students in Minnesota, and we were tremendously aided by advice and guidance from the Center for Hmong Studies at Concordia University, Saint Paul.",67000,,"Minors' Board of Directors Dr. Mai See Lor, Chair Ms Mao Her Thao, Vice-Chair Ms Npaus Baim Her, Secretary and Financial Officer Dr. Lee Pao Xiong Dr. Shoua Yang Dr. Shayle Miller; Minors' Board of Directors 2023 Chair - Dr. Mai See Lor Saint Cloud, MN maisee_online@yahoo.com Vice Chair - Ms Mao Her Thao Newport, MN maothao@yahoo.com Secretary & Financial Officer - Ms Npaus Baim Her Saint Paul, MN npausbaim.her@gmail.com Dr. Shoua Yang Saint Cloud, MN syang05_@hotmail.com Professor Lee Pao Xiong Saint Paul, MN xiong@csp.edu Dr. Shayle Miller Evanston, IL smiller188@comcast.net",,Minors,,"This project will create a series of Hmong language booklets, photographically illustrated, comprehensively exploring the refugee experience, with narratives written by elementary school language students, based on their interviews with family elders and impressions of the photos, and edited by their teachers and dual language coaches.",,,2022-04-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Doug,Hulcher,,,,,," 413 848 2495"," admin@minorsasia.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/lub-neej-thoj-nam-tawg-rog-life-refugee-hmong-language-book-series,,,,
10013357,"Maggie Lorenz/Wakinyan Luta Oyanke Drum and Dance Society Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","In 2020 we want to expand our program by creating a new addition to our weekly drum and dance, which is inviting in guest speakers monthly to provide cultural teachings pertaining to the drum, the songs, the dances, and powwow protocols. Our guest speaker program will achieve the following goals: Deepen the cultural knowledge in our drum and dance society members Build relationships between our drum and dance society and well-respected members of the powwow circuit A successful program will include our members having gained deeper cultural knowledge and feeling stronger in their sense of cultural identity. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,NA,,"Maggie Lorenz/Wakinyan Luta Oyanke Drum and Dance Society",Individual,"Guest speakers will provide cultural teachings pertaining to the drum, the songs, the dances, and powwow protocols. ",,,2019-12-19,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maggie,Lorenz,,,,,,763-439-3532,Maggie.WakinyanLuta@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maggie-lorenzwakinyan-luta-oyanke-drum-and-dance-society-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034028,"Mainstage Program of Three World Premiere Katha Dance Concerts",2025,88936,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Audiences of Asian-Indian descent will have the opportunity to engage with their cultural heritage. Non-Asian parents who have adopted children from India will be able to help their children engage with their Indian heritage. Audience from other cultures will have the opportunity to learn more about this beautiful, 2,000+ year old dance & the culture of India. Participants in KDT's outreach activities will gain a deeper understand & appreciation of the Katha dance form & the culture of India. KDT's professional dance company will have an additional opportunity for employment. Audiences and outreach participants who attend the productions will have a multicultural experience that engenders discussion & creates a bridge of understanding between cultures. Katha Dance Theatre will have an opportunity to build its presence & reputation throughout the state.",,,159000,"Individual Contributions, Box Office Sales, Various State and National Grants",,,"Kalyan Mustaphi (Executive Director), Rita Mustaphi (President), Monica Singh Shukla (Secretary), Kuhu Singh, Aditi (Munshi) Stinbruche",,"Katha Dance Theatre",,"Katha Dance Theatre (KDT) will produce a mainstage program of three world premiere dance concerts to share the art, culture, and history of India through the art of Kathak dance - the 2,000-year-old classical dance style of North India. These productions will include the world premiere of GANGA. The Myth and Reality, the world premiere of PANCHATANTRA, and the world premiere of PRAKRITIR PRATISODH Nature's Revenge. The first will premiere in St. Paul, the second in Minneapolis, and the third will play in another Twin Cities venue (TBD). We will also tour GANGA to audiences in Greater Minnesota during the project period.",,,2024-08-01,2025-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kalyan,Mustaphi,,,,,,"(612) 708-5217","Kalyan@kathadance.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Itasca, Olmsted, Ramsey, Scott, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mainstage-program-three-world-premiere-katha-dance-concerts,,,,
10031107,"Making the Brooklyns Home to the Hmong",2022,70000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Mn Zej Zog's goal is to stretch the dollars of this grant funding as far as it can go: 1. By the end of Hmong Arts, Culture, and History Day in the Brooklyns, 90% of participants will be able to identify what it means to be Hmong in the Brooklyns through various hand-on activities, dialogues with community. a cultural show, and food. 2. By the end of the Hmong New Year celebration event, 100% of youth leaders will be able to demonstrate youth leadership skills through volunteering, performing, and hosting the event. 3. By the end of the Hmong New Year celebration event, 90% of participants will be able to define the importance of the Hmong New Year through educational booths, skits in the show, poetry, dialoging with creating new friendships with other attendees, etc... 4. By the end of Healing through Music Program, 100% youth participants will be able to create youth friendly Hmong inspired songs through weekly vocal lessons, recording it and have in produced to the final stages and showcased at future Hmong New Year in the Brooklyns. 5. By the end of the Healing Hmong Music Retreat, 90% of youth participants will have a compiled list of tools to help cope with tough situations and heal through music themes, mini-mental health workshops, and messages from artists and professionals. 6. By the end of the Hmong Films in the Parks, 90% of families will be able to ask questions to better understand about Hmong culture, history, and language that shows up in the film through viewing various Hmong films dialoging with directors and the cast and crew after the film. ","Brooklyn's Hmong New Year: Due to unforeseen circumstances, because our artist was able to complete the HNY poster for 2023, she spent some time on the project this winter to finish what she had started in November; therefore, we are excited to have a permanent HNY poster to have in place for many years to come. Healing Through Music School Program: Kevin and the students continue to make great progress. Both students groups are more than have way complete with their songs after weeks of intensive work with voice training. Here's is a demo from the Augsburg group for you to preview: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFhELCJcCo/9FTpcMZYKuzICQVgwIlTcw/watch?utm_content=DAFhELCJcCo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink. Students at Patrick Henry will be debuting their hit single at their May show on Friday, May 19th in the evening at their school. In collaboration with McPhail's Hmong music program, we will also be stipending another Hmong artist, Michelle Elle who also has been working with students from Park Center and Osseo Senior high. She's been working tirelessly with students. Students at PC and Osseo have their performance on Friday, May 26th from 5:30-8pm at Park Center High School auditorium. Healing Through Hmong Music Retreat/Concert for Youths: Our committee has been working with the City of BP and BC to create this unique opportunity. We will be hosting the event on Saturday, July 8th from 3-9pm at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center. We are in the midst of securing Hmong artists from the community, creating a flyer, save the date event on FB, etc....There will be special performances from our Healting Through Music program that will give our Hmong youths the chance to increase their confidence, show their work to the world, and spreads words of healing for young people. Hmong Films in the Parks: We did a film showing in collaboration with our other coalition - the MN Hmong Educators coalition. We invited the BC and BP community along with MN Hmong educators to watch the newest Hmong film, Xai and Luna, that was released in Nov of 2022. We had about 150 people in attendance and had a great Q and A after the show. The film touched on some hard to discuss topics in the Hmong community through humor and language. The event was well received. The results was above and beyond what we could ever imagine. Having the right people on our planning team including youths, community members and many more to bring the voices of the community was key to success. Every event was well organized and good intension for the community. Attendance participation was one form of measuring success and the narrative conversations after the events that continue to spark the community interest on the impact of the event on them. That's how we know we were successful. We feel that the goals were very attainable and we achieved them with the right artist and space venue as a part of the collaboration. Thank you for your investment in believing in MN Zej Zog for carrying out this much needed work. I will send a final report with more details to Laura Adams that contains the narrative and photos from events. ",,,"For the Hmong Films in the Park - Xai and Luna - we had another funding to support the desserts/snacks - $595. . As always, we look for partnership to take these events to the next level. We can't do it alone as an organization. Hmong Community Explore Your Parks Day was co-funded by Hennepin County, and other non-profits Brooklyns Hmong New year was co-funded by City of Brooklyn Center and City of Brooklyn Park Making Music with Students was co-funded by McPhail Center for Music",70000,,"Co-Executive Director, Pang Yang (Hmong-American) Co-Executive Director, Jenna Cushing-Leubner (Caucasian) Treasure, Dao Hawj (Hmong-American) Board of Director Yee Yang (Hmong-American) Board of Director Kaochi Pha (Hmong-American) Board of Director See Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director Choking Thao (Hmong-American) Board of Director Kaj Tug Emily Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director Community Representative: Linda Yang (Hmong-American) Community Representative: Diane Sannes (Caucasian)Community Representative: Yer Syhaphom (Hmong-American); Co-Executive Director, Pang Yang (Hmong-American) Co-Executive Director, Jenna Cushing-Leubner (Caucasian) Treasure, Dao Hawj (Hmong-American) Secretary, Gaolee Khang (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Kaj Tug Emily Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Yee Yang (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Kaochi Pha (Hmong-American) Board of Director, See Lee (Hmong-American) Board of Director, Chakong Thao (Hmong-American)",,"MN Zej Zog",,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-02-28,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/making-brooklyns-home-hmong,,,,
10038456,"Many Faces: Many Expressions",2024,36600,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"For each of the three activities in this project, the expected impacts are the feelings of pride, understanding and appreciation: Pride for the Native students and Wacipi participants, for the immigrants who share their stories, and for the dancers, musicians, artisans, performers, and presenters who share their cultures and traditions at the community festival. Pride in their identity and their community. Understanding and appreciation for all who experience these three events and who watch, listen to, and engage with the cultural opportunities being shared with them.",,,31100,Unknown,36600,,"Tara Jebens-Singh (Chair), Lisa Pocrnich (Vice Chair), Angela Johnson (Treasurer), Mike Greenbaum (Treasurer), Jackie Reis (Past Chair), Traci Shimek, Tim Maurer, Kate Andersen, Rob Thomas",,"Many Faces",,"Many Faces' mission is to strengthen community by providing opportunities to listen, learn, reflect, and engage in conversations and actions that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. We envision a community that values and honors the richness of its diversity, creating a place where everyone believes they belong. For 2024-25, our programmatic theme is Many Faces: Many Expressions. The year begins by bringing awareness to the heritage and traditions of our American Indian neighbors through a Wacipi; continues by highlighting stories of recent immigrants to our area through innovative artwork; and culminates by celebrating and building community through a multi-cultural festival. 2024 Wacipi (May 2024) In 2023, Many Faces hosted a Wacipi attended by more than 500. This was the first opportunity for local Native American students and families to share their culture and traditions with the broader community. Evaluations showed that both Native and non-Native participants and attendees felt positive about their experiences. Building on that, we are planning an expanded Wacipi in 2024, with workshops and lectures that will take place before and during the event. Topics might include flint knapping, drumming lessons, regalia sewing and beading demonstrations, canoe building, smudging description, birchbark art, tepee construction, lacrosse creator's game, hoop dancing. The Wacipi will honor graduating American Indian students from three East Metro school districts, a moving ceremony that engages all community members in recognizing the students' accomplishments. Many Faces will partner with an artist to honor and celebrate stories of immigrants who have established lives in Minnesota. through interviews to document thethe experience of arriving in Minnesota, establishing roots, and building community. Celebrating Community (May 2025) The culmination of our season will be a day-long multi-cultural festival celebrating the diversity of our community and our region through music, dance, theatre, art, and food. The purpose of this is twofold: to celebrate and honor the many cultures that today call Minnesota home, particularly those that have more recently arrived, and to build community through a shared cultural experience. It will be held in the Arts District of White Bear Lake, on the campuses of Hanifl Performing Arts Center, which houses Lakeshore Players Theatre and Childrens' Performing Arts, and White Bear Center for the Arts. These venues, connected by a new ADA-compliant bridge and walkway, offer indoor and outdoor spaces that are ideal to host this event. ",,,2024-06-03,2025-06-30,,"In Progress",,,Jacqueline," Reis",,,,,," (651) 270-4570",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/many-faces-many-expressions-1,,,,
10034034,"Many Faces: Many Expressions",2024,36600,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"For each of the three activities in this project, the expected impacts are the feelings of pride, understanding and appreciation: Pride for the Native students and Wacipi participants, for the immigrants who share their stories, and for the dancers, musicians, artisans, performers, and presenters who share their cultures and traditions at the community festival. Pride in their identity and their community. Understanding and appreciation for all who experience these three events and who watch, listen to, and engage with the cultural opportunities being shared with them.",,,31100,"Community contributions, MN State Arts Board grant, Greater White Lake Community Foundation Grant",,,"Tara Jebens-Singh (Chair), Lisa Pocrnich (Vice Chair), Angela Johnson (Treasurer), Mike Greenbaum (Treasurer), Jackie Reis (Past Chair), Traci Shimek, Tim Maurer, Kate Andersen, Rob Thomas",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area",,"Many Faces of the White Bear Lake Area will provide opportunities to listen, learn, reflect, and engage in conversations and actions that promote equity, diversity, and inclusion. The theme, Many Faces: Many Expressions, will bring awareness to the heritage and traditions of our American Indian neighbors through a Wacipi; continues by highlighting stories of recent immigrants to our area through innovative artwork; and culminates by celebrating and building community through a multi-cultural festival.",,,2024-06-03,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jacqueline,Reis,,,,,,"(651) 270-4570","jreis.wbl@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/many-faces-many-expressions,,,,
10013375,"Marlena Myles",2021,46345,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The trackable outcomes will be the books themselves (distribution to schools etc), the audience numbers on social media, sales of books. I hope to see support from the community so that financially this project can continue after the funding period from this Cultural Identity Grant. Each author and writer having a professional webpage. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,NA,,"Marlena Myles",Individual,"Wiyounkihipi (We Are Capable) Productions will be a platform for Dakota voices to publish and pass on their teachings to future generations. We will be a resource hub that publishes children's books of the Dakota culture and language. Writers and artists will be professionally supported through profile pages, encouraging educators from around the state to invite them into their schools through in-person or virtual meetings, so that there is authentic Native representation in our classrooms. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marlena,Myles,,,,,,651-734-3502,sephiroth@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/marlena-myles," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038408,"Maya Washington Solo Exhibition",2024,24500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of solo exhibition",,,1000,Unknown,24000,500,"Not Available",,"Maya Washington",,"I will prepare and present a solo exhibition of new work at the American Indian Community Housing Organization's AICHO Galleries in Duluth, MN tentatively scheduled to run from June 7- August 30, 2024. The presentation will also include community engagement activities in the form of an artist reception, and public facing cultural workshops, discussions, and related programming. The work presented is a meditation on my creative practice before, during, and after the Global pandemic, and Global uprising of 2020. Through photography, mixed media, video and poetry, I'll chronicle the time period as witness but also grapple with changing perspectives in the aftermath of personal and universal upheaval. The Gallery provides 115 feet by. 8.5 feet of wall space, and the solo exhibition will include at least 14 pieces of artwork. I plan to create 14-20 pieces for inclusion and at least three poems, and one short film (moving image) with a runtime of approximately 2-5 minutes. Production and studio time, printing, writing, editing, installation, program curation, video documentation, and evaluation will be completed with the funding requested. This includes studio time in Minneapolis; travel to/from Duluth for a site visit in February, and during installation and programming in May-August; public cultural programs;planning meetings with AICHO and stakeholders; and program evaluation. The intended audience is the communities served by AICHO in the region, local artists and patrons of the arts from diverse backgrounds, educational institutions in Duluth, and the general public. I am African American of Louisiana Creole descent and was raised in the Twin Cities metro area. I've had limited engagement experiences traveling to other parts of Minnesota to exhibit work as a professional artist over the years. This will be my first opportunity to engage with an Indigenous-led organization in Duluth for an extended period as a solo artist. Cross cultural understanding and solidarity between Black Americans and Native Americans is significant to the intersectional historical identities and resilience of our diverse communities. Our shared history in the United States and in Minnesota can be examined through the lens of modern social justice movements in the Twin Cities metro that resonate in Duluth and other parts of Minnesota. This project presents an impactful opportunity for me to explore the ways that my creative practice shifted or changed during the past few years, while welcoming the community into that conversation across ethnicities and geographies. This experience will have an impact on my growth as an artist and hopefully create positive exchange between myself and those who experience the show and the cultural programming that will be offered. As a guest of the AICHO Galleries I look forward to engaging with their important work and its contribution to the cultural heritage of Minnesota as a program offering that aligns with their commitment to ""honor the resiliency of Indigenous people by strengthening communities and centering Indigenous values in all aspects of our work."" ",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Maya," Washington",,,,,," (213) 435-8406",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maya-washington-solo-exhibition-1,,,,
10034087,"Maya Washington Solo Exhibition",2024,24500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of solo exhibition",,,1000,"AICHO Galleries Artist Stipend",,,"Not Available",,"Maya Washington",,"This project will support a solo exhibition of new work at the American Indian Community Housing Organization's AICHO Galleries in Duluth, MN tentatively scheduled to run from June 7- August 30, 2024. The presentation will include community engagement activities in the form of an artist reception, and public facing cultural workshops, discussions, and related programming. The work presented is a meditation on the artist's creative practice before, during, and after the Global pandemic, and Global uprising of 2020. Through photography, mixed media, video and poetry, the exhibition will chronicle the time period as witness but also grapple with changing perspectives in the aftermath of personal and universal upheaval.",,,2024-05-22,2024-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maya,Washington,,,,,,"(213) 435-8406",running.water.entertainment@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/maya-washington-solo-exhibition,,,,
10034029,"Memorialize the Movement Archiving Project 2024",2025,184780,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A successful project will entail the creation and completion of the physical and digital catalog products that are dispersible to the public for free and a documentary that highlights the entire process. The physical catalog will be a book that shows a picture of every mural in the collection along with context of the mural including the artist name, when it was created, where it was displayed during the Uprising, and any stories that are told with it. The digital catalog will be a free online version of the physical catalog on our website and dispersed through our newsletter and networks. The documentary will consist of interviews of past and current team members of MTM, community members and artists that were involved in the Uprising and will follow the journey of this archiving project.",,,,Unknown,174460,10320,"Leesa Kelly (Founder and Executive Director), Kiel Majewski (Treasurer), Michelle Monk, Amira Mclendon",,"Memorialize the Movement",,"Memorialize the Movement (MTM) will embark on an archiving and conservation project of the 1,000+ plywood panels in our stewardship from the Minneapolis Uprising of 2020 and beyond. Since the murder of George Floyd, MTM has collected and preserved the protest plywood murals created by community members, artists, and protesters that displayed their anger, pain, grief, and hope. These murals were used to board up storefronts and businesses all across the Twin Cities. After years of storing, exhibiting, and protecting these murals, we now hope to set out on a large-scale archiving project that entails photographing, cataloging, and doing in-depth research on every mural in our collection. From many conversations, surveys, and interviews with community members, it was clear they wanted the murals of the Uprising to live in South Minneapolis. In the summer of 2023, MTM moved into a permanent space in South Minneapolis, in the heart of the Hi-Lake neighborhood where most of the Uprising took place. This is now where the murals are stored and displayed, where the MTM team works out of, and where this archiving project will take place. The outcome of this project would be a digital catalog, a physical catalog, and a documentary that would record the whole process and tell our collective story. To accomplish this project, we will hire Black conservators to consult and advise us on how to properly care for the murals so they can last for many future generations, commission Black Bird Revolt to photograph all of the murals and design our digital and physical catalog, and hire a videographer and ethnographer to record the entire archiving process and document the story of MTM and how we have stewarded the murals from 2020. We will contact the businesses that donated murals to us and the known artists of the murals to gather information about the murals such as why they were created, the story behind each mural, and more context that should be conveyed to the community. This project will allow the Twin Cities community to access the living archive of murals for free as a way to help them continue to process and heal from the trauma of the uprising. The documentary will serve as a capsule that captures the entire archiving process and will be premiered at MTM's Justice for George event in 2025 for the community to continue to reflect, heal, and learn. Preserving these historic artifacts sets the precedent to preserve Black history, culture, and art in real time. By researching, preserving, and highlighting the mural art, we will continue to uplift the voices of the Black community, the artists who created the murals, and their individual experiences. The catalogs and the documentary will preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota by telling the story of the Uprising, showing the ways in which the community came together to preserve the murals, and setting a precedent for other organizations and institutions to preserve and archive Black history. ",,,2024-07-16,2026-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leesa,Kelly,,,,,,"(773) 610-9224","leesa@memorializethemovement.com ","Preservation, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/memorialize-movement-archiving-project-2024,,,,
10038383,"Memorialize the Movement 5th Annual Justice for George Event",2025,30000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,60000,Unknown,30000,,"Leesa Kelly (Founder and Executive Director), Kiel Majewski (Treasurer), Michelle Monk, Amira Mclendon",,"Memorialize the Movement",,"Justice for George (JFG) is a significant community event organized by Memorialize the Movement (MTM). The 2025 JFG event will mark the fifth anniversary of George Floyd's death in 2020. People took to the streets in protest of George Floyd's murder by the Minneapolis Police. Grounded in the legacy of the Black Lives Matter movement, George Floyd protests spread internationally throughout the Summer of 2020. Justice for George, which annually draws 400 visitors, serves as both a commemoration and a testament to community power and resilience following Floyd's murder. This fifth anniversary event returns to its origins at Phelps Park, symbolizing both reflection on the past and momentum toward the future. By showcasing raw community talent and emotions through art, JFG creates an authentic space for collective grieving, celebration of resilience, and continued advocacy for Black and brown communities. As the organizing entity, MTM's core mission is to collect, preserve, and make accessible the protest art that emerged following the murder of George Floyd. This living archive ensures that the communities directly affected and involved in the streets remain at the center of retelling and remembering these historic events. The project serves as both witness and a catalyst for maintaining public discourse on police brutality, state violence, and the Black experience. By maintaining the visibility of protest art, MTM commemorates George Floyd's life and death, addresses historical and current trauma within communities of color, and creates healing spaces through art. JFG activities will span multiple days, from May 20-25, 2025. In the week leading up to the festival, preliminary programming will include film screenings, a live reading of ""Florissant & Canfield"" (a play about Mike Brown's murder), bike/walking tours of original mural locations, and activist panel discussions. The main event weekend (May 24-25) will feature the largest outdoor exhibition of 2020 protest murals, complemented by live mural paintings, dance and musical performances, vendor fairs, food trucks, and interactive art workshops. By compensating artists and performers of color, the project actively sustains and prioritizes marginalized voices in the community. The theme of this year's event will be Radical Joy. The intended impact is to encourage community care, connections, and healing, while continuing to grieve, mourn, and fight for a better future for Black and brown communities. It serves as a dedicated space for BIPOC communities to process collective trauma through artistic expression. The event strategically balances remembrance of the uprising with forward-looking hope through facilitating the creation of new murals. Encouraging people to not forget, and to continue to act. JFG addresses crucial community needs for safety, social belonging, and inclusion. The project's comprehensive approach to community engagement, artistic expression, and social justice makes it a vital platform for maintaining momentum in the ongoing struggle against police brutality in the Black community. ",,,2025-01-21,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Leesa," Kelly",,,,,,"(773) 610-9224",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/memorialize-movement-5th-annual-justice-george-event,,,,
10038466,"Mexican & Latino Museum Children & Youth Engagement",2024,80000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"When working with Mexican and Latino children and youth, our goal is to uplift our cultural community, and educate our people. This work helps participants feel a sense of pride in their history, and it also increases their connection to Minnesota. Many immigrants feel a sense of displacement and rejection in Minnesota, and our work increases our community's investment and civic participation in the state.",,,28,Unknown,79200,800,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"In 2024-2025, ""(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico"" will develop arts and cultural programming for children and youth as we launch our unprecedented effort to develop a ""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" (planned to open 2028). (This request is only for programming efforts, not any capital activities.) NMM is a emerging nonprofit arts organization based in Saint Paul, and focused on Mexican and Latino arts and culture in our home-state of Minnesota. Our greatest asset is the trust and credibility with our community. In 2023, and in conversation with a variety of community partners and participants, we decided to launch the unprecedented effort to develop a ""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" over the next 5-7 years. Our project has been met with an amazing response: We have secured the support from Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to develop our museum project at Harriet Island Regional Park, on the banks of the Mississippi River. This park is part of the historic ""West Side Flats"" neighborhood in Saint Paul, which was the first Mexican barrio in Minnesota, where Mexican immigrants first settled in our state over a century ago. However, in the 1960s the Mexican community was forcibly displaced. By reclaiming space at Harriet Island, we will tell the history of our community, both on the West Side, as well as elsewhere in Minnesota, and celebrate our cultural traditions. We have also secured the support of Minnesota state senators and house members, with whom we are working to find funding for the building costs. This long-term work involves: HISTORY (the social and cultural history of Minnesota Latinos) ARTS (folk arts, fine art, public art, etc) CULTURE (sharing cultural traditions and customs with younger generations). However, this is an enormous challenge for us -- While the museum will be located in Saint Paul, we aim to have ongoing community engagement programming throughout the state. With the support of an MHC Children's Museums grant, we will be able to launch and develop our programming for youth and children in 2024-2025, and prepare our work for the long-haul. We will focus on child education, with a strong emphasis on motor skills, hands-on creativity, and the colorfulness of Mexican and Latino cultural traditions. Through this work, we will engage younger generations with our culture, inspire kids to feel proud of their heritage, and support parents by helping to pass down our traditions. 2024-2025 work includes: (A) Mankato Youth Camp -- We will partner with Minnesota State University Mankato to develop a summer program in 2024 for Mexican and Latino youth from the surrounding region (children from Blue Earth County, as well as Nicollet, Brown, Wantonwan, Martin, Faribault, Freedom, Waseca, and Le Sueur Counties). We will work with 50 kids on a two-week summer camp, and offer hands-on art activities, with a focus on Mexican and Latino cultural traditions, public art, and sculpture. (B) Austin Area Children -- Austin, Minnesota, has a growing population of Latino residents. According to the 2020 US Census, Latinos make up more than 17% of residents. However, in conversations with school teachers in the area, they report much higher percentages of youth -- in some classrooms over 50% Latino students. We will work with Austin folk artist Flor Soto to develop hands-on programming in partnership with the local school district, the City of Austin, Austin Area Arts (local nonprofit), Riverland Community College to offer ongoing workshops to children. Flor's specialties include painting and Papier-mache, and she is a master pinata creator. We will offer 20-40 arts workshops for children in 2024 and 2025 focusing on Mexican folk arts, and estimate the participation of 5-15 children per workshop. (C) Saint Paul's West Side -- We will partner with the Wellstone Center (Neighborhood House), St Paul Parks & Recreation (El Rio Vista Rec Center), and local schools like Guadalupe Alternative Programs, and organizations like the West Side Community Organization to offer 20-40 arts workshops for children and youth in 2024 and 2025 focusing on Mexican folk arts, Latino cultural traditions, and public art. We estimate the participation of 5-15 children or youth per workshop. (D) South Minneapolis -- We will partner with Lake Street businesses and organizations, Waite House (near Franklin), and schools like El Colegio Charter School (Bloomington Ave) to offer West Metro youth and children workshops, with a focus on South Minneapolis. 10-20 arts workshops for children and youth in 2024 and 2025 focusing on Mexican folk arts and public art. We estimate the participation of 5-15 children or youth per workshop. ",,,2024-02-01,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Aaron," Johnson-Ortiz",,,,,," (651) 307-1908",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-museum-children-youth-engagement-1,,,,
10038399,"""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" Launches Arts & Cultural Programs",2024,120000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project contains six overlapping areas of work; each has measurable metrics -- (1) present 25-50 giant papier-mache alebrijes sculptures; (2) 40-80 workshops and 4-8 site-specific installations around the state; (3) 5-10 public art objects presented at Harriet Island; (4) 10-20 community presentations of cultural traditions around the state; (5) 5 master muralists teaching 5-10 apprentices through hands-on projects, and 3-6 mural projects of various sizes; (6) 3-6 visiting artist residencies. 5-15 participants at each of 40-80 community workshops, for a minimum of 500 total participation hours, and a maximum of 1,200 participation hours (1 participation hour = 1 participant participates for 1 hour; Example = 10 participants for a 2 hour workshop = 20 participation hours). Participation hours are estimated based on counting estimates at each workshop.",,,60000,"City of St. Paul, St. Paul & MN Foundation, Other Gen Op",120000,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"In 2024-2025, ""(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico"" will develop public and cultural programming as we launch our unprecedented effort to develop a ""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" (planned to open 2028). (This request is only for programming efforts, not any capital activities.) Programming includes: (1) 10,000 ALEBRIJES -- We will begin our project to create the largest outdoor public art exhibit of ""Alebrijes"" in the world outside of Mexico. For this purpose we will work with MN artists and visiting artists from Mexico City to present 25-50 giant papier-mache sculptures (ranging from 3 feet to 20 feet tall) of ""alebrijes"" -- colorful and fantastic creatures that represent the spirit world in Mexican culture. (2) POP-UP/MOBILE MUSEUM -- As our museum does not have a building yet, we will offer pop-up art exhibits, installations, and cultural activities in West and East Metro neighborhoods, as well as in the Greater Minnesota communities of Austin, Worthington, Mankato, Duluth, Red Wing, etc, as a kind of ""pop-up/mobile museum"" programming. Through this work, we will develop the future public outreach programming of our Museum. 40-80 workshops throughout the state; and 4-8 site-specific installations. (3) PUBLIC ART AT HARRIET ISLAND -- Harriet Island Regional Park on the banks of the Mississippi River in the historic ""West Side Flats"" neighborhood of Saint Paul is the planned location of the future ""Latino Museum."" In 2024-2025 we will develop pop-up exhibits, and temporary outdoor installations at the park to celebrate our culture, get the community excited about a future museum, and reclaim this historic site. This neighborhood was the first Latino barrio of Minnesota, where Mexican immigrants settled over a century ago. However, in the 1960s, the Mexican community was forcibly displaced from the ""Flats"". We will reclaim this historic barrio through art activities and community education. We will develop a temporary sculpture park with 5-10 public art objects at the location. (4) MEXICAN & LATINO CULTURAL HERITAGE -- We will create public installations that celebrate our unique cultural heritage, including Days of the Dead Altars (to honor loved ones who have passed on); folk arts like pinata-making; back-strap loom weaving (one of the oldest folk arts of the Americas -- over 4,000 years old in Maya communities); etc. 10-20 community presentations estimated of cultural traditions around the state. (5) MURALISM & PUBLIC ART APPRENTICING -- As we work with established public artists and muralists to create work that uplifts our culture, we will provide learning opportunities to Mexican and Latino emerging artists to learn by working with master muralists and public artists. This is the historic way in which muralism has been passed down from one generation to the next. Goal of 5 established artists and 5-10 apprentice opportunities; 3-6 mural projects of various sizes. (6) VISITING ARTIST PROGRAMMING -- We will bring 3-6 visiting artists from Chiapas, Mexico (primarily emerging indigenous Maya artists), Mexico City, and other Latin American locations, to uplift our culture and for cultural exchange and professional development with Minnesota-based Latinx artists. ",,,2024-05-17,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Aaron," Johnson-Ortiz",,,,,," (651) 307-1908",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-museum-minnesota-launches-arts-cultural-programs-1,,,,
10038477,"Mexican & Latino Cultural Arts in Minnesota",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Key metrics include: Total social media followers (growth of 50% or more compared to previous year); Total social media engagement (growth of 50% or more); Growth of email listserv by 50% or more; Growth of in-person participants (growth of 50% or more); Focus on Spanish-language and Latino audience participation (50% or more of participants); Growth of in-person participants (growth of 50% or more); Focus on Spanish-language and Latino audience participation (50% or more of participants); Total social media followers (growth of 50% or more compared to previous year); Total social media engagement (growth of 50% or more).",,,688,"General Operations",91500,3000,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"Funding will support (Neo)Muralismos de Mexico, a Minnesota-based NonProfit organization focused on Mexican and Latino arts and culture, to offer various kinds of support to Mexican and Latino artists doing work in Minnesota to expand their practice, public profile, exhibition opportunities, and professional development; and to expand arts classes (workshops, public presentations, community education, etc) that celebrate Mexican and Latino cultural heritage and cultural arts. The majority of this funding will support our largest public art exhibit ever - Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World - and promoting the associated artists and community art classes during the critical period of July through November 2025 (as well as preparation for those exhibit months during the first half of 2025). The exhibit will take place in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World (working title) will be a 5-7 month outdoor public art exhibit in Saint Paul, Minnesota, featuring large-scale 20-40 Alebrijes Monumentales (4-20 feet in height). Alebrijes are a Mexican folk art tradition of fantastical and colorful creatures, often the combination of different animals (the body of a wolf with fish head and the tail of an eagle). In 2025, we aim to present 40-50 large-scale alebrije creations of various kinds (ranging from 4 feet to 20 feet tall) at an outdoor park location in Saint Paul, MN, in collaboration with the St Paul Parks department and other community partners. The exhibit will likely run from approximately May through November 2025. Weekly arts workshops for community participants will complement the exhibit and engage diverse audiences. Raspberry Island Park is the ideal location to center this public art exhibit. It is surrounded by the Mississippi River, and located between Saint Paul's downtown and the historic West Side Flats neighborhood, this is the ideal location. Additional satellite locations will promote the exhibit around the City. We thank the Minnesota Humanities Center for awarding us with a Cultural Heritage grant, which will cover activities through June 30, 2025. As we stated in that proposal, We will begin our outdoor public art exhibit of Alebrijes [which] will represent the beginning stages of this project, not the end . Because the exhibit will likely exhibit in mid-May, 2025, this grant will cover the first month and a half of this exhibit. We request that funding through the Legacy Appropriation be used for the purposes of paying Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World activities running from July through November, 2025 (5 months). ",,,2024-07-01,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Aaron," Johnson-Ortiz",,,,,," (651) 307-1908",,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-cultural-arts-minnesota-1,,,,
10034140,"Mexican & Latino Cultural Arts in Minnesota",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Key metrics include: Total social media followers (growth of 50% or more compared to previous year); Total social media engagement (growth of 50% or more); Growth of email listserv by 50% or more; Growth of in-person participants (growth of 50% or more); Focus on Spanish-language and Latino audience participation (50% or more of participants); Growth of in-person participants (growth of 50% or more); Focus on Spanish-language and Latino audience participation (50% or more of participants); Total social media followers (growth of 50% or more compared to previous year); Total social media engagement (growth of 50% or more).",,,688,"General Operations",,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"The majority of this funding will support our largest public art exhibit ever Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World and promoting the associated artists and community art classes during the critical period of July through November 2025 (as well as preparation for those exhibit months during the first half of 2025). The exhibit will take place in Saint Paul, Minnesota.",,,2024-07-01,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,"(651) 307-1908"," aajohnsonortiz@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-cultural-arts-minnesota,,,,
10034105,"""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" Launches Arts & Cultural Programs",2024,120000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project contains six overlapping areas of work; each has measurable metrics -- (1) present 25-50 giant papier-mache alebrijes sculptures; (2) 40-80 workshops and 4-8 site-specific installations around the state; (3) 5-10 public art objects presented at Harriet Island; (4) 10-20 community presentations of cultural traditions around the state; (5) 5 master muralists teaching 5-10 apprentices through hands-on projects, and 3-6 mural projects of various sizes; (6) 3-6 visiting artist residencies. 5-15 participants at each of 40-80 community workshops, for a minimum of 500 total participation hours, and a maximum of 1,200 participation hours (1 participation hour = 1 participant participates for 1 hour; Example = 10 participants for a 2 hour workshop = 20 participation hours). Participation hours are estimated based on counting estimates at each workshop.",,,60000,"City of St. Paul, St. Paul & MN Foundation, Other Gen Op",,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"This project includes: 1) the start of 10,000 ALEBRIJES -- the largest outdoor public art exhibit of ""Alebrijes"" in the world outside of Mexico. The exhibit will include 25-50 giant paper mache sculptures (ranging from 3 feet to 20 feet tall) of ""alebrijes"" -- colorful and fantastic creatures that represent the spirit world in Mexican culture; 2) a pop-up mobile museum with art exhibits, installations, and cultural activities in West and East Metro neighborhoods, as well as in the Greater Minnesota communities of Austin, Worthington, Mankato, Duluth, Red Wing, and includes 40-80 workshops throughout the state and 4-8 site-specific installations; 3) Public Art at Harriet Island with pop-up exhibits and temporary outdoor installations; 4) 10-20 community presentations of cultural traditions around the state; 5) develop 5-10 apprentice opportunities; 6) provide professional development opportunities with Minnesota-based Latinx artists.",,,2024-05-17,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,"(651) 307-1908","aajohnsonortiz@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-museum-minnesota-launches-arts-cultural-programs,,,,
10034015,"""Mexican & Latino Museum"" Children & Youth Engagement",2024,80000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"When working with Mexican and Latino children and youth, our goal is to uplift our cultural community, and educate our people. This work helps participants feel a sense of pride in their history, and it also increases their connection to Minnesota. Many immigrants feel a sense of displacement and rejection in Minnesota, and our work increases our community's investment and civic participation in the state.",,,,,,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico will develop and launch new youth programming in partnership through Mankato Youth Camp (MN State University Mankato), Austin Area Children (Austin folk artist Flor Soto, City of Austin, Austin Area Arts, and Riverland Community College), Saint Paul's West Side (Wellstone Center, St. Paul Parks and Recreation, and local schools), and South Minneapolis (Lake Street businesses and organizations). Including a two-week camp, workshops, hands-on art activities, painting, papier-m?ch?, and public art.",,,2024-02-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,"(651) 307-1908","aajohnsonortiz@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mexican-latino-museum-children-youth-engagement,,,,
10019434,"MHC Legacy Funded Programs - Program Management",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhc-legacy-funded-programs-program-management-0,,,,
10019435,"MHC Legacy Funded Programs - Administrative Support",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhc-legacy-funded-programs-administrative-support-0,,,,
10010246,"MHC Legacy Funded Programs - Program Management",2021,,"2018 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,,133888,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhc-legacy-funded-programs-program-management,,,,
10010246,"MHC Legacy Funded Programs - Program Management",2020,,,,,"No 2020-2021 biennium funds have been spent as of October 31, 2019. ",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhc-legacy-funded-programs-program-management,,,,
10010247,"MHC Legacy Funded Programs - Administrative Support ",2021,,"2018 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,,,48794,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhc-legacy-funded-programs-administrative-support,,,,
10010247,"MHC Legacy Funded Programs - Administrative Support ",2020,,,,,"A small amount of funds have been spent so far to support a portion of the technology required to implement the Minnesota Humanites Center's Legacy funded programs. ",,,,,133,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mhc-legacy-funded-programs-administrative-support,,,,
10038421,"Midtown Greenway Cultural Community Murals",2024,100000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"8 murals done by local artists with mentorship by the end of the project.",,,,Unknown,88000,12000,"Michele Braley, Dan Cross, Chris Huff-Hanson, Ellie Hohulin, Chris Hong, Nellie Jerome, Earlsworth Ababa Letang, Kennis Littleton, James Orione, Drago Puskaric, Kris Schaefer",,"Midtown Greenway Coalition",,"Midtown Greenway Cultural Communities Murals Project will create a nearly six-mile-long outdoor art gallery of aerosol paintings along the historic Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The images will reflect and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the cultural communities who live, work, and play alongside the Greenway. Simultaneously, the project will uplift aerosol artists - a subculture who are frequently not recognized as legitimate artists - by giving voice to their experience, honoring their craft, and celebrating their culture. The Greenway is a 5.5-mile-long rails to trails, biking and walking corridor in south Minneapolis that links the Lakes to the Mississippi River while connecting many ethnically concentrated areas, including Indigenous, Somali/East African, Latinx, Asian Pacific Islander, African American, and European. Each of these cultural communities have unique and important stories to tell. The Midtown Greenway Coalition (MGC)-a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 with a mission to empower communities to develop, improve, protect, and enjoy the Greenway as a green urban corridor to improve people's lives-stewards the Greenway. The land is owned by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority. The trails and the 30 historical bridges that span the trail are maintained by the City of Minneapolis. Importantly, the Greenway runs parallel to nearby Lake Street, a nationally-recognized, artistically rich and culturally diverse commercial corridor with thousands of retailers, restaurants, local and businesses. As part of their commitment to the Greenway, MGC supports public artworks that celebrate and reflect the corridor's cultural diversity and history, with specific attention paid to recognizing and uplifting Dakhota Oyate whose unfairly ceded land is now home to the trail. The MGC will lead the Midtown Greenway Cultural Communities Mural Project in partnership with Twin Cities-based SPRAYFiNGER-a graffiti arts organization and community dedicated to elevating the art and culture of graffiti through educational programs and collaborations. SPRAYFiNGER brings connections to diverse cultural communities and decades-long experience with street art and its artists to the project. SPRAYFiNGER was founded by Peyton Scott Russell, a professional artist and arts instructor who has been working in graffiti since 1984, making him one of the first graffiti artists in Minneapolis. During the project, MGC and SPRAYFiNGER will identify eight historical bridges appropriate for new large-scale, aerosol artwork (up to 1200 square feet each). SPRAYFiNGER will issue a local and regional call for artists to represent the many cultural communities adjacent to the trail. The artists selected will reflect the cultural heritages of those who share the space. After the community storytelling process described below, artists will collaborate with SPRAYFiNGER on design, sharing their final rendering with the storytelling panelists. The murals will be done two at a time over four months. SPRAYFiNGER will contract with local laborers and small businesses to prepare the sites for painting, then provide support for the artists. In September 2024, the Greenway Glow Festival-an annual event that celebrates the Greenway's art-will provide a widely-attended public celebration for the completed work. ",,,2024-05-23,2025-06-30,,Ongoing,,,Soren," Jensen",,,,,," (612) 879-0105",,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/midtown-greenway-cultural-community-murals-1,,,,
10034072,"Midtown Greenway Cultural Community Murals",2024,100000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"8 murals done by local artists with mentorship by the end of the project.",,,,,,,"Michele Braley, Dan Cross, Chris Huff-Hanson, Ellie Hohulin, Chris Hong, Nellie Jerome, Earlsworth Ababa Letang, Kennis Littleton, James Orione, Drago Puskaric, Kris Schaefer",,"Midtown Greenway Coalition",,"Midtown Greenway Cultural Communities Murals Project will create a nearly six-mile-long outdoor art gallery of aerosol paintings along the historic Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. The images will reflect and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the cultural communities who live, work, and play alongside the Greenway. Simultaneously, the project will uplift aerosol artists a subculture who are frequently not recognized as legitimate artists by giving voice to their experience, honoring their craft, and celebrating their culture.",,,2024-05-23,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Staci,Horwitz,,,,,,"(612) 879-0105",staci@sprayfinger.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/midtown-greenway-cultural-community-murals,,,,
10013363,"MIGIZI Communications",2020,80600,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","As a community radio station KFAI is proud to broadcast Native American current affairs and music programming to diverse audiences. KFAI’s MinneCulture has been making short and long form audio stories about Minnesota arts and cultural heritage for the past decade, and MinneCulture producers have won numerous awards for their work. KFAI MinneCulture subscribes to a human-designed centered model for creating new stories for radio and podcast. For this project we begin by asking, “What does my audience need in order to feel connected to topics and subject matter. For this project, editors and producers intend to focus on an appropriate theme for the year: Superpowers: Making Visible the Invisible. As audio story tellers, KFAI MinneCulture believes that when we meet the needs of our audiences to feel better connected to Minnesota arts and cultural heritage our listeners continue to tune in to our broadcasts, and continue to search out our content online. For this reason, KFAI MinneCulture will be collecting the number of streams and downloads for our social media sites and reporting it back to Migizi. We feel strongly that in a media saturated landscape collecting data on the number of streams and downloads is an important evaluation method. One important difference between broadcast formats and newer podcast platforms is that listeners seek out stories that are made available on digital platforms -- and so in this sense downloads and streams are an important data set because we recognize that we are fulfilling an audience’s need for more content related to subject matter that interests them, in this instance, American Indian art, history, and culture in Minnesota. Our project consultant will also work with KFAI editor to track the number of downloads on the Public Radio Exchange, the carriage reports of AMPERS community radio stations across Minnesota who broadcast our stories throughout the year, and comments on social media sites. We expect to reach 500-1200 listeners on the radio each month when our short stories are broadcast on Wednesday night at 7pm on MinneCulture presents, and an additional 500-1200 listeners when the stories are broadcast as interstitials (between the hour) on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8am and 4pm. We expect each of our stories on Soundcloud to reach between 250-400 listeners. We expect to stream each of stories between 100-200 each month on our digital platforms We will share our stories with all 18 of the AMPERS radio stations on PRX We expect that between 8-10 public and community radio stations throughout the United States will air our short stories in their respective markets. We expect to harvest 4-6 comments per story (including hashtags and/or tweets) from our social media sites Data on downloads helps us to continue to build our audiences by continuing to ask in this instance, “How well did our producers make the invisible visible?” KFAI will provide data to Migizi Communications and continue to discuss our theme and our stories throughout the year. KFAI’s MinneCulture already collects social media data and comments on an ongoing basis to evaluate its own programming. A sample of MinneCulture data reveals: In 2018, 17 different MinneCulture producers submitted 62 stories. On SoundCloud we reached 15.9K streams in 2018, and 21.2K in 2019. In 2018, 43 of our 62 short stories were licensed by eight stations: WAMC Northeast Public Radio, WDBM East Lansing, MI, PRX Remix, KBCS Bellevue, WA, KMUN Astoria, OR, KVSC St. Cloud, MN, KUMD Duluth, MN, Cards Against Humanity: The Good News Podcast. An internal look at the diversity in our programming reveals that in 2018 34 (of 63) short stories featured the voices of women as the primary interview subject; 20 feature voices of people of color; 8 feature stories about Minnesotan art pertaining to the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to the compliments posted in response to our stories on a rolling basis (“Wow” “Fascinating”), KFAI’s MinneCulture harvests comments from our social media sites. A recent story about a historical site in Minnesota yielded the following from one of our listeners in praise of the context our producer provided, “Few have a sense of even American history much less world history. Any event in history has to be evaluated within the CONTEXT of events that went before and after it. Myopia completely distorts one's perspective in evaluating any one event.” Another recent story we reported about public art at Bde Maka Ska related the impact of the story on educators, “Thanks for the post. Will share with my students.” KFAI editors will continue to harvest and report these to Migizi throughout the year. The results will be shared with Migizi staff to help tell the story of the archive as we move forwards with the larger goal of creating additional content. Understanding how to attract and grow our audience will aid Migizi and its media partners in seeking to create more content, including long-form multi-season podcasts and long form documentaries. Learning what our audiences need and how we work to make them feel better connected. Those comments will help our project to continue to delve into subject matter that is meaningful for listeners. We know we are successful when listeners consistently return to stream and download or broadcast our stories. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Joseph A. Erickson, Sommer Green, Barbara Cole, Tony Genia, Marie Rainey, Jillian Rowan, Kevin Waller, Tiffany Hand",0.2,"MIGIZI Communications","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Migizi holds a large collection of reel-to-reel audio tape recordings of our original radio programming. Migizi intends to transfer 1,000 pieces of reel-to-reel audio to a digital format so that it may be preserved and re-introduced. With our media partner, KFAI Fresh Air Radio, we will produce 12 new audio stories utilizing the archive as source material. Stories will be broadcast on KFAI’s airwaves and digital media platforms for listeners across Minnesota on the AMPERS Radio Network. ",,,2020-07-06,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Gwinn,"MIGIZI Communications","3017 27th Avenue South",Minneapolis,MN,55406,"612-721-6631 x222",jgwinn@migizi.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/migizi-communications," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10009901,"MIGIZI Microgrant",2020,4958,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The goals of this project were to: Begin the digitization of our audio archives with 24 pieces, to enable future use by Migizi and others; Teach two Migizi youth media interns basic audio skills and have them help create the sample rough cut. Create a 15-25 min Rough-cut of samples from each of the audio reels; Host two convenings/listening sessions and play samples and rough cut for community members and solicit feedback. ","Migizi followed the recommendations of community members and legacy producers, from archivists and audio professionals, and chose 24 pieces of reel-to-reel tape from the archive between the years 1978 and 1987. We have digitized these 24 pieces of audio material from the Migizi Legacy Radio archive, based on the priorities articulated by the community members who met in late January and the audio professional who helped us determine a method for assessing the state of the archive. We first convened a small group of original producers of the programs and formed an advisory committee. The community consultant, Melissa Olson, presented a ‘rough-cut’ of digitized material from these first three reels to the first convening of Migizi’s legacy radio archive on January 23rd. The rough cut is approximately 15-minutes in length and features the work of several of the original producers of The Native American Program. The producers of Migizi’s legacy programming who were in attendance at the Jan 23 convening spoke about their hopes for digitizing the archive. Producer Scott Raymond said he believed it was important to make the archival material available to producers, and especially Native producers, who might want to repurpose the archive to create documentary and/or reference work. Producer Janice Command spoke to her desire to see the material preserved as a part of a historical record that could be made available to scholars, researchers, and historians interested in the Red Power Movement of the 1970s. Executive Director Laura Waterman Wittstock, who had originally been responsible for the distribution of Migizi’s programming stated that she would like to see the archived preserved in a location where it would have the broadest possible availability to interested producers, researches, scholars, and historians. Based on all recommendations, the community consultant chose 24 pieces of archival material to be digitized and delivered them to John Miller, who not only digitized the tapes, but evaluated the archive and gave us specific recommendations for future preservation and conversion to digital format. After the convening and the digitization, we transcribed the programs. We chose two American Indian high-school students to listen to the recordings and read along through the transcripts and select certain sections they thought were of particular cultural and/or historical significance. Melissa Olson created an assignment for them and mentored them through this process of completing an assignment through to deadline. Both youth producers listened to hours of tape, read transcripts, and selected clips from those transcripts—learning how to build a radio or audio story in the same ways stories are created by professional journalists. One of our youth says he connected with the material in ways that surprised him. He says he was intrigued to hear stories about Native youth going back to the late 1970s that resonated with his experience of the world today, and says that material motivated him to choose clips that contained facts and data that helped to tell the story of the archive. We have begun to do outreach and publicize the existence and importance of the project. The clips chosen by the youth producers were compiled by the Community Consultant and KFAI Fresh Air Community Radio as a 24 minute Supercut that represents selections from each newly digitized recording. The Supercut is intended to be shared with community members and partners as an example of the Migizi Legacy Radio Archive through Migizi’s website and social media platforms. You can find it here: https://soundcloud.com/melissa-olson-1/migizi-legacy-radio-archive-24-min-supercut/s-1udwDKDlTZB We also engaged a graphic designer to create a high-quality identifiable logo for the project. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,4958,,"Joseph A. Erickson, Sommer Green, Barbara Cole, Tony Genia, Marie Rainey, Jillian Rowan, Kevin Waller, Tiffany Hand",,MIGIZI,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Begin to digitize 40 years of audio archives to enable future usage by American Indians and all Minnesotans. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kelly,Drummer,MIGIZI,"3017 27th Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55406,612-721-6631,kelly@migizi.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/migizi-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10038467,"Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum Exhibit Creation",2024,25000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibit.",,,533842,"Fundraisers, Donations, Grants, Admissions",25000,,"Ginger Claussen (Founder and CEO), Kelly Michaelson (President), Katie Saterbak (Vice President), LeAnn Simonson (Secretary), Kim Thompson (Treasurer), Ali Bouta, Kentt Habben, Natasha Mortenson, Courtney Cook, Rhonda Fennell, Corey Claussen",,"Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum",,"(1) Our community is located in a rural area with few resources outside of the school system. There are space and age constraints, socio-economic status, and diversity to consider. This project will address the needs of our young learners, offering whole-family learning experiences to all socio-economic brackets and diverse populations. As our diversity and culture continue to develop in our community, we want to have an inclusive exhibit that is accessible for everyone. Agriculture is a foundation of our rural community and provides us with resources to use best practices in enhancing STEM educational opportunities, an understanding of the food system, and nutrition education for youth. At Mini Sota, we will intentionally develop experiences for children to take the lead, explore, form theories, and ask questions. Play leads to natural learning and exposure to STEM concepts, which will be embedded in all of the activities at the exhibit. Our exhibit is a cultural exhibit for our local community, as well as all of West Central Minnesota. Our culture is directly tied to agriculture here and this is something to be celebrated through our exhibit in many different ways. Arts standards are relevant to agricultural education and play. The following arts standards and AFNR standards will be a part of our curriculum for our displays and classroom opportunities. (2) This exhibit is new. The entire concept is based on research of other museums and collaboration between arts and agriculture to create an experience for all patrons. The research and integration of culture and educational standards is interwoven into the entire exhibit. Reach children and adults of all ages by providing interactive exhibits that expose patrons to a variety of farm production machinery, diverse agriculture commodities and livestock, and the advancements in technology and engineering that allow modern agriculture practices meet the ever growing demand for food, fuel, and fiber, all while showing the impact it has on the local economy. Exhibits in the Mini Sota Children's Museum are a reflection of the world our patrons have all around them. As with all art and culture, dialogue and expression of one's experience and interpretation are essential to understanding and further expression. Not only will exhibits be a reflection of our cultural heritage and the art of agricultural production, art of manufacturing and culture of food in our lives, but it will be a place to have discussion and collaboration amongst young minds and develop their understanding of the world around them to feel a part of it all. (3) Underserved communities can be classified in many different ways depending on the situation and geographical area. Agriculture is 100% part of each person's life no matter where they live, however, for our community it is the driver behind the entire area. Less than 1% of the U.S. population are raising the food and feed for humans and livestock (which in turn is human food). We are an underserved community according to all definitions we have read because of geographic location and agriculture is clearly a small and specific cultural group of people. Cultivator Unlimited: our scholarship program ensures that all interested children have opportunities to experience the excitement of learning about agriculture through play regardless of income, language/cultural factors, ability, or special needs. Families will be able to apply for a number of scholarships. Sensory Friendly Playtime: designated play times will be hosted for this. Low-sensory playtime offers a calm, less crowded (limit of 40 guests) opportunity for exploration throughout the Museum. This will be an event where families sign up beforehand to ensure access. (4) As one of our future goals, we plan to partner with the increasing hispanic population in the area by Mananas Espanolas Spanish mornings where children of English speaking families will learn from our local spanish speaking community members with potential for area high school Spanish classes to assist. Cultural diversity of all Minnesotans is highly influenced by traditions of generations of immigrant influence, highly related to Scandinavian, Irish, and European ancestors. This exhibit will celebrate the diversity of communities by learning more about the cultural practices our communities celebrate. ",,,2024-02-27,2025-03-31,,Completed,,,Kelly," Michaelson",,,,,," (612) 202-9066",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mini-sota-agricultural-childrens-museum-exhibit-creation-1,,,,
10038478,"Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum",2025,47250,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",," Measurable Outcomes & Expected Changes $50,000 the second year is for a grant to the Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum in Benson for improved accessibility and planning, design, and construction of exhibits. Participation: This direct allocation of funds will expand the audience that will be able to reach- no one will be left out of the fun. This does not just mean our primary audience of birth to twelve years of age. Mini Sota is targeting multi-generational patrons because each child will require a chaperone who could come from any walk of life. Decreasing as many safety hazards for people with crutches, canes or wheeled walking aids will allow everyone to feel the sense of connection, acceptance, and belonging Measurement: Track daily admission numbers, membership enrollment, field trip attendance, party room and entire facility rentals Community Engagement: The design and construction of interactive, engaging , and accurate exhibits that portray the work we do in our community will strengthen partnerships and collaboration, leading to more cohesive community initiatives. Measurement: Document partnerships and collaborative activities, specify between new and repeat partnerships. ",,,,Unknown,47250,,"Ginger Claussen - Founder and CEO, Kelly Michaelson - President, Katie Saterbak - Vice President, LeAnn Simonson - Secretary, Ali Bouta - Treasurer, Carlie Van't Hof - Agricultural Fabrication Representative, Kentt Habben - Machinery Representative, Natasha Mortenson - Livestock Representative, Courtney Cook - School Representative, Rhonda Fennell - Daycare Representative, Corey Claussen - Technology Representative",,"Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum",,"Description: The Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum will become a downtown destination that unites Benson and the neighboring communities to celebrate our deep agricultural roots. Our mission is to create an environment where children of all ages can explore the diverse field of agriculture through interactive exhibits, bridging our agrarian heritage with modern innovation and societal growth-- we prioritize child-led exploration, theory-building, and questioning. We aim to inspire discovery, creativity, and exploration, connecting youth with our agricultural heritage for holistic development. Specific Activities: As stated in the legislation: $50,000 the second year is for a grant to the Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum in Benson for improved accessibility and planning, design, and construction of exhibits. Following the top priority of improved accessibility, we will be using funds to ensure all are equally able to join in and play. This includes fixing the foundational concrete in 2 areas and adding a layer of gyp crete on the floor of the building to decrease safety hazards for both attendees and chaperones from: (1) previous flooring and false floor that has been removed and (2) to level out the slope that starts prior to the hallway leading to the bathrooms. We are installing an ADA approved handicap doors with an electric button at our main enterance. Lastly with the funds we will be used for required updates to bring family bathrooms up to ADA code. Impact: The Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum is an investment in our future. It will be a place where everyone feels welcomed, acknowledged, and heard. Mini Sota will foster the forging of multi-generational relationships and infuse a profound sense of pride in our local agricultural heritage. It provides a platform for generations of Minnesotans, who may have moved away from the farm, to share their stories while also representing the current practices and evolution of the agriculture industry. We believe our institution will forge enduring partnerships with local businesses, schools, early childhood providers, youth, and parents, solidifying our role as a community cornerstone for years to come. ",,,2024-07-01,2025-04-30,,"In Progress",,,Kelly," Michaelson",,,,,," (612) 202-9066",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mini-sota-agricultural-childrens-museum,,,,
10034014,"Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum Exhibit Creation",2024,25000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibit.",,,445485,"Fundraisers, Donations, Grants, Admissions",,,"Ginger Claussen (Founder and CEO), Kelly Michaelson (President), Katie Saterbak (Vice President), LeAnn Simonson (Secretary), Kim Thompson (Treasurer), Ali Bouta, Kentt Habben, Natasha Mortenson, Courtney Cook, Rhonda Fennell, Corey Claussen",,"Mini Sota Agricultural Children's Museum",,"This project includes a new exhibit component that includes a variety of farm production machinery, diverse agriculture commodities, and livestock, and provides an interactive learning experience about agricultural production and the art of manufacturing food for every culture.",,,2024-02-27,2025-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kelly,Michaelson,,,,,,"(612) 202-9066","kmichaelson@minisotamuseum.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Big Stone, Chippewa, Douglas, Grant, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Meeker, Pope, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mini-sota-agricultural-childrens-museum-exhibit-creation,,,,
10006810,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming Administrative Support ",2020,,,,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,,,74977,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"MayKao ",Fredericks,,"987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55418,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-administrative-support-1,,,,
10006810,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming Administrative Support ",2019,,,,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,,,37683,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"MayKao ",Fredericks,,"987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55418,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-administrative-support-1,,,,
10006810,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming Administrative Support ",2018,,,,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,,,5616,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for Legacy-funded work. This support includes work such as financial management, reporting, technology, and website maintenance. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"MayKao ",Fredericks,,"987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55418,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-administrative-support-1,,,,
10019438,"Minnesota Civic Youth",2021,38200,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","e) Civics Programs $100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","We will hold two mini-conferences, one in partnership with the city of Minneapolis and the other in partnership with the city of Rochester. A total of approximately 100 participants will learn how to follow issues and advocate for positive change in their local jurisdictions. Youth participants will provide positive evaluations and indicate a desire and confidence for ongoing engagement with their local government. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Bill Guidera, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",1.4,"Minnesota Civic Youth","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Research shows that few young people receive a high-quality social studies education, despite the key role social studies plays in preparing students for civic life. Active and responsible citizens identify and analyze public problems, respectfully deliberate with others, take constructive action together, reflect on their actions, and influence institutions. We support young people in developing the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate as invested stakeholders in civic life. ",,,2021-01-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,YMCA,,,,,651-330-3045,Amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-youth-0,,,,
10019438,"Minnesota Civic Youth",2020,38800,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","e) Civics Programs $100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","We will hold a mini-conference in partnership with the city of Minneapolis in fall 2021 with no fewer than 50 participants and no more than 100 participants to evaluate our program format, content and delivery and make any needed adjustments to be able to offer the program to other cities across Minnesota. ","This project will teach high school youth about local government issues, functions, and structures in their jurisdiction through a hands-on two-day workshop. Originally we had hoped to research, plan and develop this workshop between January 2021 and July 31, 2021, and deliver it in August 2021. However, several factors led to us delaying deliver of the actual workshop until December 2021. Most notably, our city partner -- the Office of Minneapolis Elections -- had to deal with significant staffing issues and issues related to the ballot question around police reform during the spring and summer months. They also determined that recruiting young people and delivering a workshop prior to the November 2 election would be very difficult for them. As a result, we spread out the research and development process and used the extra time to engage one of our younger team members who had not been through a program development process. We felt that the longer development timeline gave us more time to research program models that may have been helpful as well as spend time discussing all the elements of successful program design. For instance, it's not good enough just to develop a program that has good content -- others have to be interested in that content, the content has to be presented at their level and in an engaging way, the program has to be priced in such a way that your intended audience can afford it but you also have to cover expenses, etc. We adjusted our timeline so that we would develop a workshop plan, agenda, activities, and materials and hold a weekend conference in partnership with the city of Minneapolis in December 2021. This first conference will serve between 40-50 participants; we will use it to evaluate our program format, content, and delivery. Following the conference, we will make any needed adjustments and offer the workshop to youth in other cities across Minnesota. ",,,,38800,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Bill Guidera, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",1,"Minnesota Civic Youth","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Research shows that few young people receive a high-quality social studies education, despite the key role social studies plays in preparing students for civic life. Active and responsible citizens identify and analyze public problems, respectfully deliberate with others, take constructive action together, reflect on their actions, and influence institutions. We support young people in developing the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate as invested stakeholders in civic life. ",,,2021-01-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,YMCA,,,,,651-330-3045,Amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-youth-0,,,,
10019447,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden",2021,20300,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","This project, and the larger Minnesota China Garden, honor and amplify immigrant culture, provide education and increase awareness of diverse cultures. Below are the measurable outcomes as they relate to our goals:   Measurable Outcomes of Goal #1 [to involve relevant cultures in the selection, design, and installation of these 9 Art Stones in this classical work of public art]: # of individuals involved in selection, content & placement of stones (Target goal of 20 individuals); # stones created/installed (9 Art Stones). # artists and cultural advisors used to select, design and engrave Art Stones (Target goal of 9 individuals)   Measurable Outcomes of Goal #2 [to further create and promote an accessible and inspiring public open space and Unveiling Event that honors Native and immigrant cultures, and opens doors to healing and understanding]: # of volunteers involved in planning the unveiling event (Target goal of 46 volunteers) # of volunteer hours to plan the unveiling event (Target goal of 250 hours) # cultural performers (Target goal of 15 performers) # of attendees at Unveiling Event (estimated attendance 500)   Measurable Outcomes of Goal #3 [to deepen viewers’ understanding of the garden and the cultural significance of its elements by creating and providing self-guided tour materials and trained docents, newspaper articles, school fieldtrips, and sponsoring a poetry contest]: 1 Major Press Release produced # of newspaper articles submitted or published (Target goal of 5 publications) # of school field trips (Target goal of 5 field trips) # of poems submitted (Target goal of 12 submissions Statewide with representation from the Hmong, Chinese, Native American, Phalen Park, and student communities) 1 document to explain the cultural significance of all the Art Stones that can be made available via our website for the public and emailed to local schools Conduct 3 interviews of attendees to gauge impact and knowledge gained and suggestions for future cultural education. 1 Videotape of the Unveiling Event, posted on website, Facebook page, WeChat, and Instagram 1 issue of China Garden Newsletter covering the event (expected audience of 500 people ","Outcome of Goal #1:  We engaged 22 individuals (not including paid contractors) who had knowledge and expertise in Classical China Garden design and/or the relevant cultures to effectuate the selection, content, and placement of the 9 Art Stones; they included artists and cultural advisors from the Chinese (9), Hmong (3), and Native American (3) communities who helped select and design the 9 Art Stones.  Nearly 300 hours were expended in the selection of the stones, the selection of the text for the stones (and details about font, size, placement of the text on the stone, etc.), the location and orientation of installing the stones at the site.  The text for the 9 Art stones (with translations provided here) are as follows. 1 Dakota Stone: Dakota TaMakoce | Imnija Ska Otunwe. The first line translates: “Dakota Homelands” or “Lands of the Dakota.” The second line is: “Village along the White Cliffs” or “St. Paul.” Dakota translations by Redwing Thomas.  5 Chinese stones: (1) 山水有清音   心与月俱静.  This is a composite of two Chinese poems: the first line from a poem by Zuo Si 左思 (250-305), translates as “Mountains and waters are making pure music.”  The second line from a poem by Li Tiaoyuan 李调元 (1734-1803), translates as “My heart and the moon are listening in peace.” (2) 美 means “Beautiful” and is also the first character in the word Meiguo 美國 meaning “America.”  (3) 中 means “Middle” and is also the first character in the word Zhongguo 中國 meaning “China.” (4)  明 means “Bright” and is also the first character in the word Mingzhou 明州 meaning “Minnesota” meaning “Minnesota.” (5) 苑 means “Garden” or “Park” and has been the logo for the Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society since 2005. 3 Hmong stones: (1) Moob Minnesota txais tog koj = “Hmong Minnesotans welcome you,” (2) Kev kawm txuj, kawm ci yog kev tsim nuj, tsim nqi; Kev sib pab, sib txhawb yog kev vam meej = “Education is knowledge, knowledge is wisdom; The path to success is by helping and supporting each other,” (3) Yog thaaj chaw nuav tsi muaj yaam koj nyam, los thov koj nyam yaam koj muaj = “If this place does not have what you like, please like what you have.”   Outcome of Goal #2:  We created and installed 9 Art Stones at the China Friendship Garden; 5 with Chinese calligraphy, 3 in the Hmong language, and 1 in the Dakota language.  Each stone generally weighs between 1 and 2 tons.  See attached educational document with the description of the cultural significance of each stone.  We held an Unveiling Event on September 18, 2021, attended by more 100 community members, and involved members of the Native America community, Chinese community, and Hmong community in the event as organizers and participants.  The event began with at 9:45 with Dakota drummers drumming their welcome to attendees as they entered the West Entrance Archway at 9:45. At 10:00, MCFGS President Bill Zajicek welcomed the visitors and introduced speakers Senator Mary Kunesh (representing the Dakota community), MN Senator Foung Hawj, MCFGS HAC Chair Thangying Chuyangheu, and Hmong 18 Council President Nao Houa Moua (representing the Hmong community), and MCFGS Chair Chen Zhou (representing the Chinese community).  The event included a Hmong Feng Shui ceremony dedicating the site for the future Hmong Plaza, with music and dancing performances by members from the Chinese and Hmong communities.  This was followed by the Unveiling Ceremony of the 9 Art Stones, which began with Dakota drummers calling the visitors to the site of the Dakota stone, unveiled by Crystal Norcross, followed by a Dakota chant and poem by Tom LaBlanc and Dakota flute player ""Dakota Blue"" Peter.  This transitioned to the 1st China stone, with the unveiling by Margaret Wong and Weiming Lu (artist whose calligraphy was on the stones) and Chinese Hulusi player Huang Ningsheng, and then to the grouping of 4 China stones, with the unveiling by Caroline and Ali Hsiao Van (daughter and granddaughter of deceased C.C. Hsiao, whose calligraphy was on the stones). This transitioned to the 3 Hmong stones unveiled by Senator Foung Hawj, members of the MCFGS HAC, and Hmong 18 clans, with Hmong Qeej playing by Lang Thao. This grant helped further create an accessible and inspiring public open space that is free and open to the public at any time.  The Unveiling Ceremony was widely publicized and well-attended. Photos of the event are posted on the MCFGS website. The event honored Native, Chinese, and Hmong immigrant cultures and began conversations about healing and understanding. On October 24, 2021 (a month after the Unveiling Event), a Chinese Feng Shui Blessing ceremony was held to bless each of the 9 Art Stones.  This was an additional event to involve the community in a cultural event directly related to the outcome of this grant.  The Feng Shui blessing for the garden today was comprised of three parts. The first part was the blessing of the land using seeds that were specially prepared with red powder and liquor. The seeds represented expansion, community awareness, and unity.  The intentions were to lay an energy grid from the 3 corners of the China Garden that would culminate at the Pavilion. The grid would be under the surface -----the seeds simply representing it on the surface.  Two Sanskrit chants were used-one about moving forward, expanding, the other about reaching potential not only in the garden but also within ourselves. Board members were a part of setting the grid.  The second part was placing individual intentions for the garden around each of 9 stones---- a stone for the Dakota stone (in the East), 1 stone with poetry that was calligraphed by Wei Ming Lu (in front of pavilion), 4 Chinese stones calligraphed by C.C. Hsiao (along path), 3 Hmong stones (in the West). The participants processed to each stone and witnessed one of the board members as they placed flower petals at the base of the stones stating their intention out loud, beginning in the East and ending in the West. Setting intentions out loud increased their meaning and created harmony.  See the attached photo collage created to memorialize this document and the intentions set.  Joyce Hsiao, our 95-year-old MCFGS Co-Founder and wife of the deceased artist whose Chinese calligraphy appears on 4 of the Art Stones was able to have a private viewing (because of her health) after the Unveiling Event to witness first-hand the beautiful work.  She was deeply moved and very emotional to see her husband's calligraphy in the China Garden, the culmination of decades of building friendships between China and Minnesota.   Outcome of Goal #3:  We created a 4-page educational document explaining the significance of each of these 9 Art Stones as a self-guide in order deepen viewers' understanding of the China Garden and the cultural significance of is elements, particularly these 9 Art Stones.  This is available on the MCFGS website for free download, was made available to attendees at the Unveiling Ceremony, and was reproduced and is posted on the west side of the donor wall at the east entrance to the China Garden.  We also created a document explaining the use of two Hmong dialects for this project, Green/Blue Hmong and White Hmong.  This document is posted at the entrance of the China Garden and will further educate visitors about this aspect of the Hmong culture represented in these Hmong stones.  This document is also posted on the MCFGS website for free download.  See attached document.  Immediately after the Unveiling Ceremony, we also hosted the MCFGS New Voices Poetry Contest, which featured the 5 winners of MCFGS's 1st multi-language poetry contest.  There were four language categories (Chinese, Hmong, Dakota, and English; youth and/or adult).  MCFGS enlisted native language speakers from each of these 4 languages to be Judges for the contest.  Each winner was introduced and read their poem for everyone to enjoy.  The names of the poetry winners and judges can be found on the MCFGS website.  MCFGS issues press releases in advance of the event, and articles about the event was covered by China Insight, a local Hmong newspaper, and a Chinese social media platform after the event. ",,,,20300,,"Bill Zajicek, Chen Zhou, Ken Lau, Linda Mealey-Lohmann, Brian Hammer, Stuart Knappmiller, Christina Deng Morrison, Romi Slowiak, Pa V Thao, Ali Van, Moua Wang-Yu Vu, Mary Warpeha, Xuejiao (Joanie) Zhang",,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden","Non-Profit Business/Entity","A classical China garden features stone: mini-mountains, poetic tablets, part of a painting. Nine art stones for the China Friendship Garden will amplify Chinese, Hmong & Native voices with form and calligraphy that sing out identity, honor icons, and display messages of cultural curators. This topography of talent will be unveiled in a cultural celebration, generate cultural guides and docents; become a destination for students of all ages; and affirm intercultural collaboration in Minnesota. ",,,2021-04-01,2021-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,William,Zajicek,"Minnesota China Friendship Garden Society",,,,,763-913-4438,mcfgs@mnchinagarden.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-china-friendship-garden," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019456,"Minnesota Children's Museum Year 1",2022,358125,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 (c) ","$925,000 the first year and $925,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Of this amount:","255 Improved visitor satisfaction as measured by surveying, observation, and other evaluation tools Learning new ways to create immersive experiences by working with theater professionals We typically have a goal of number of visitors we would like to reach, but our admission numbers?continue to be skewed by the pandemic. 257 Big Orange Dance Machine: 100s of adults and children experience surprising and unexpected play time and joy during a series of community appearances Measured by: Tracking number of people who interact with the machine Play kits Children in lower-income families engage in open-ended play by interacting with the play kits Parents indicate that kids were engaged during play time with the kits Measured by: Feedback from survey of families who received a kit ","In progress ",,,,,,,8.6,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow Minnesota Children's Museum to bring our mission to life by creating new dynamic experiences at the museum in St. Paul and engaging communities across the state in playful learning. ",,,2021-10-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dianne,Krizan,MCM,,,,,651-225-6008,DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Ramsey, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-year-1,,,,
2014,"Minnesota Humanities Center Programs and Activities (State Fiscal Years 2010-2011)",2011,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (a)","(a) $300,000 in 2010 and $300,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for its programs and purposes.","People will learn to relate humanities content to their everyday lives, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.Those participating in programs will feel their voices are heard in the broader community.Community members will meet one another and gather perspectives different from their own.Minnesotans will hear authentic voices that reveal missing Minnesota stories, challenging perceptions on what it means to be Minnesotan. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy-funded programs at the Minnesota Humanities Center demonstrate our determination to collaboratively create humanities programs for the broader public by forging strong partnerships with local, state, and national cultural organizations. These programs show the broader community how the humanities can be used to address issues important to their everyday lives. Each activity, event, and program shares an Absent Narrative with participants, which help residents across the state engage in a more sophisticated understanding of their community. The majority of scholars, artists, and community members are identified through partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. This programming is based on supportive partnerships, community input, and innovative approaches.",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Nicollet, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-programs-and-activities-state-fiscal-years-2010-2011,,,,
2014,"Minnesota Humanities Center Programs and Activities (State Fiscal Years 2010-2011)",2010,300000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (a)","(a) $300,000 in 2010 and $300,000 in 2011 are appropriated to the Minnesota Center for the Humanities for its programs and purposes.","People will learn to relate humanities content to their everyday lives, laying the groundwork for meaningful change.Those participating in programs will feel their voices are heard in the broader community.Community members will meet one another and gather perspectives different from their own.Minnesotans will hear authentic voices that reveal missing Minnesota stories, challenging perceptions on what it means to be Minnesotan. ",,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Legacy-funded programs at the Minnesota Humanities Center demonstrate our determination to collaboratively create humanities programs for the broader public by forging strong partnerships with local, state, and national cultural organizations. These programs show the broader community how the humanities can be used to address issues important to their everyday lives. Each activity, event, and program shares an Absent Narrative with participants, which help residents across the state engage in a more sophisticated understanding of their community. The majority of scholars, artists, and community members are identified through partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans. This programming is based on supportive partnerships, community input, and innovative approaches.",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Goodhue, Hennepin, Hubbard, Nicollet, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-programs-and-activities-state-fiscal-years-2010-2011,,,,
1997,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Partnership",2011,125000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","(b) Councils of Color. [...] $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Indian Affairs Council. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,40000,,,,,,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council ",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils - the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans - to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council.The Humanities Center's work with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) has primarily been focused on an exploration of Minnesota treaties through collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian. Minnesota American Indian Treaties programming is a real and important ""absent narrative"" or ""missing story"" about our culture's genesis and in whose stories lie the foundation of indigenous issues still alive today. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-indian-affairs-council-partnership,,,,
1997,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council Partnership",2010,125000,"M.L. 2009, Chp. 172, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (b)","(b) Councils of Color. [...] $125,000 in 2010 and $125,000 in 2011 are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Center for the Humanities and the Indian Affairs Council. [...] These programs are for community events and programs to celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritage of these peoples.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council ",,"In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center and four state councils - the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans - to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrates and preserves the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by each council.The Humanities Center's work with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) has primarily been focused on an exploration of Minnesota treaties through collaboration with the National Museum of the American Indian. Minnesota American Indian Treaties programming is a real and important ""absent narrative"" or ""missing story"" about our culture's genesis and in whose stories lie the foundation of indigenous issues still alive today. ",,,2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-indian-affairs-council-partnership,,,,
21818,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming (State Fiscal Years 2014-15)",2014,425000,"2013 Minn. Laws, Chap. 137 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.7","Programs and Purposes $425,000 the first year and $425,000 the second year are for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans for grants from these funds. The Minnesota Humanities Center may develop a written plan for the competitive issuance of these grants and, if developed, shall submit that plan for review and approval by the Department of Administration.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Funds are appropriated for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. The humanities remind us of where we have been, bring knowledge and insights to current life, and help us envision where we are going. We work to articulate and strengthen what connects us, rather than what divides us. The Minnesota Humanities Center collaborates with organizations and individuals to develop programs that facilitate and frame community conversations, deepen connections, and bring into public life the authentic voices of all people, especially those that have often been left out or marginalized. The Minnesota Humanities Center is committed to programs that are built with the people in communities across the state and connect with our global, diverse population. During the 2013-15 biennium, the Humanities Center’s Legacy Funded work was divided in three key program areas in order to meet its critical responsibilities to the public and key humanities audiences: 1) Education Initiative; 2) Towards a More Perfect Union: Talking About the Constitution, and 3) Veterans’ Voices. ",,,2013-07-01,2016-01-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-state-fiscal-years-2014-15,,,,
21818,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming (State Fiscal Years 2014-15)",2015,425000,"2014 Minn. Laws, Chap. 312 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 7","Programs and Purposes $425,000 the first year and $425,000 the second year are for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans for grants from these funds. The Minnesota Humanities Center may develop a written plan for the competitive issuance of these grants and, if developed, shall submit that plan for review and approval by the Department of Administration.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Funds are appropriated for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. The humanities remind us of where we have been, bring knowledge and insights to current life, and help us envision where we are going. We work to articulate and strengthen what connects us, rather than what divides us. The Minnesota Humanities Center collaborates with organizations and individuals to develop programs that facilitate and frame community conversations, deepen connections, and bring into public life the authentic voices of all people, especially those that have often been left out or marginalized. The Minnesota Humanities Center is committed to programs that are built with the people in communities across the state and connect with our global, diverse population. During the 2013-15 biennium, the Humanities Center’s Legacy Funded work was divided in three key program areas in order to meet its critical responsibilities to the public and key humanities audiences: 1) Education Initiative; 2) Towards a More Perfect Union: Talking About the Constitution, and 3) Veterans’ Voices. ",,,2013-07-01,2016-01-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-state-fiscal-years-2014-15,,,,
18491,"Minnesota Civic Education Coalition",2013,125000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 ","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","1.Students will increase their knowledge of Minnesota issues, ability to engage in conversation about controversial topics, and civic participation skills in voting and public problem solving. They will also grow in broader skills for democracy: sense of efficacy, respect for diversity, community engagement. The technology priority will increase access for all, particularly students in underserved communities. 2.Teachers will increase their knowledge and improve their skills for instruction and engagement of their students (especially alternative learning youth). The new lessons and ""flipped"" classroom resources will add interactive curriculum materials. 3.The Civic Education Network will actively support improved civic education delivery and impact especially in under-represented communities. Using program evaluation results and the digitized civic education climate assessment, the Civic Education Network will mobilize community interest and commitment to improved civic education.","Project Citizen held May 3, 2013 for 160 students + 22 additional remotely. 60 were students of color. 125 additional students participated from Roseville HS. Youth Conference on State Issues conducted for 109 - 86 high school students, 14 college students and 9 adult advisors. 8 Flipped materials available on teachingcivics.org. 5 MN Lessons: Lessons drafted; reviewed and revised. Middle and High School lessons on Juvenile Justice in MN presented to 27 teachers at the MCSS conference in March, 2013.Civic Education Videos: 3 topics identified and planned. Topics include Voting Age, Legislative Process and Juvenile Justice. Videos will be completed in 2014. Middle School Development Institute designed and held June 25. Middle School Civics Lit project and Juvenile Justice presented to 25 participants. MN juvenile justice system presented Aug. 1 for 22 teachers. Update Workshop, Aug. 6-8 for 27 high school teachers with 15 judges. 20 Middle School civics lessons highlighted at June 25 conference. All materials online at LLAD website.Civic Ed Climate Assessment revised to integrate new civics and gov't standards and posted on teachingcivics.org. Digitization completed.Convene 3 meetings of statewide network : Expanded list to 39 people/orgs. Meeting 1 conducted July 25. Attended by 16. Meeting 2 held Sept. 25. Attended by 10. Meeting 3: Delayed.New “KV MN Network” established in response to the absence of state-wide affiliate - much new enthusiasm.KV Mpls implemented new program on ranked choice voting in 7 schools with training materials and lesson plans for students. 130 high school students, Mostly Hmong, Somali, Latino and African-American trained.Communities across the state received KV election curriculum.Website tech evaluated - Ipsity and Nina Hale were consulted on website project for KV. Progress was disrupted by changes that took place with KV USA as well as content provided to us by KV MN need consideration.",,2700,,123331,1669,"MINNESOTA YMCA YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT STATE BOARD Jon Bacal; Connie Bernardy; Valerie Dosland; Jack Ellis; Tara Erickson; Anders Folk; Anika Hagenson; JillHalbrooks; JamesHaggar; Scott Hauch; Kristina Hufnagle; Jo Ling Kent; Michele Massimino; Monte Mills; Pat Murphy; Dominic Papatola; Scott Peterson; MaleaStenzel Gilligan; Nick Thompson; Deborah Yungner",,"YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Civics Education Coalition will create opportunities for students, enrich teacher capacity to engage students, and build state-wide networks. Work will include an interactive website, online youth summit, youth conference, new lessons for educators, teacher institutes, and expansion of the statewide Civic Education Network and its activities.",,,2013-01-11,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"YMCA Youth in Government Program","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcatwincities.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Houston, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Steele, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-education-coalition,,,,
19207,"Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs 1",2014,597000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. Minnesota Children's Museum-Rochester (MCM-R) will engage adults and children in Southern Minnesota in exhibits and programs that build creative and critical thinking skills 2. MCM-R will expand participation by Minnesotans who currently are underserved due to financial or other barriers, by building a Play for All access program that includes free family memberships, targeted events with partner non-profit agencies and programs for school and community groups 3. Children and families will engage in creative art-making and building during the Creativity Jam exhibit at Minnesota Children's Museum’s downtown Saint Paul site. 4. Creativity Jam will provide access to creative play for more than 200,000 people. More than 40,000 will be served through the Museum’s ongoing free or reduced-price admission programs, which are funded by additional community partners. 5. Creativity Jam will provide an opportunity to expand Minnesota Children’s Museum’s offerings around art-making and other creative projects, leading to new iterations of these programs in the future. Visitors will be engaged in exhibit design process itself, as their participation in Creativity Jam will help lead to new and expanded creative programming at the museum. 6. The touring Storyland exhibit will catalyze children’s development of a disposition to read. 7. By experiencing the storyland exhibit, adults will increase awareness that literacy development begins in infancy and continues through adulthood. 8. Storyland will increase adults’ awareness of their key role in cultivating their children’s literacy through everyday activities.","1.32,365 visitors experienced exhibits and programs at MCM-Rochester 2.415 free family memberships provided for low-income families in Olmsted County 3.Conducted 8 Family nights welcoming 699 visitors at MCM-Rochester 4.Hosted 37 school and community groups, welcoming 1,035 students and chaperones at MCM-Rochester 5.Creativity Jam was open twice during the grant period: October 12, 2013-January 20, 2014 and May 24 – July 31, 2014 6.Creativity Jam had 231,396 visitors, 76,287 of which visited Creativity Jam through our Play for All access program ",,,,593550,3450,,5,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Arts and Access Programs included two major new initiatives: 1. New arts and access programming at Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester; and 2. Creativity Jam Exhibit, which engaged Minnesota children and families in a changing line-up of large-scale creative arts projects and loose parts play at the Minnesota Children's Museum's flagship downtown Saint Paul site.",,,2013-07-01,2014-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dianne,Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,,DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-children-s-museum-arts-and-access-programs-1,,,,
18493,"Minnesota Civic Leadership Institute Online (CLIO)",2013,35000,"Special Session 1: Senate File Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 ","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","The proposed outcomes of the project were:Develop interactive, high-quality, digital media and innovative practices in networked learning, including facilitated forums and organization of resources to allow self-interest based learning;Reach at least 150 teachers/program leaders and 6,000 young people statewide with civic education resources reflecting diverse cultural traditions and types of civic action;Build the capacity of at least 25 teachers/program leaders to provide effective civic education;Contribute to increased civic skills, understanding, and knowledge and/or other positive changes (e.g. confidence, academic performance or retention) for 4,000 young people statewide;Foster 200 connections and exchanges among Minnesota adults and young people interested in civic education; andCreate 30 videos and other media products for online use that supports inclusive understandings of civic education, democratic participation, and community development and change.","We have developed more than 100 short videos by filming diverse civic leaders reflecting on their experiences and what they have learned from them. More than 300 toolkits, exercises, and other resources also support inclusive understandings of civic education, democratic participation, and community development and change. The content and site structure reflect input from the CLIO advisory group, three focus groups, and other users. People using the site are encouraged to rate and comment on specific items as well. More than 4,500 teachers, civic engagement and youth development program leaders, and community stakeholders have received information about CLIO through email newsletters, direct messages, and handouts or discussions at events. It is harder to know the number of young people reached, in part because we do not require users to register (because that might discourage them from using the resources) and thus cannot track individual users, and also because a single user can show a video to a class or print out a document and share it with a group without any indication of that broader reach. The higher education institutions, youth development organizations, and others who received information about CLIO serve at least 480,000 young people across the state, so we likely met our goal in terms of reach. Trainings we offered definitely increased participants’ capacity to support civic education and engagement. The 75 people who attended the October 18, 2014, day-long “Developing Civic Leaders” event were split almost equally between educators and college students. In response to an online evaluation survey, they agreed that they had “gained practical information or skills” (4.25 average on a 5-point scale), “left more aware of resources available to support my civic leadership development work” (4.13 average), “left with specific ideas or intentions for actions” (4.24 average), and “made new connections with others” (4.25 average).",,,,35000,,"2013-14 Minnesota Campus Compact Board Members Ron Anderson, President, Century College; Jay Barnes President, Bethel University; Alan Cureton, President, University of Northwestern–St. Paul; Andrew Furco, Associate Vice President for Public Engagement, University of Minnesota; Sue Hammersmith, President, Metropolitan State University; Richard Hanson, President, Bemidji State University/Northwest Technical College; Jacqueline Johnson, Chancellor, University of Minnesota Morris; Liz Kuoppala, Executive Director, Minnesota Coalition for the Homeless; Stephen Lehmkuhle, Chancellor, University of Minnesota Rochester; John O’Brien, President, North Hennepin Community College; Earl Potter (Chair), President, St. Cloud State University; Paul Pribbenow, President, Augsburg College; Chanda Smith Baker, President & CEO, Pillsbury United Communities",.4,"Minnesota Campus Compact","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Civic Leadership Institute Online (CLIO) provided original content that complemented other online resources and developed young people’s ability to act on issues that matter to them and to increase their civic and political understanding.",,,2013-01-16,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julie,Plaut,"Minnesota Campus Compact","2211 Riverside Ave. S., CB 48",Minneapolis,MN,55454,(612)436-2081,julie@mncampuscompact.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-leadership-institute-online-clio,,,,
33267,"Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs",2016,490000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St Paul1. Children and families will engage in exhibits and programs that build critical and creative thinking skills.2. These experiences will reach more than 129,000 people.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of America3. Bring playful learning experiences to a new audience, reaching an estimated 90,000 people.4. Minnesota Children's Museum will test the viability of a second Metro area site as a way to increase reach and build audiences.Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester5. MCM-R will engage adults and children in Southern Minnesota in exhibits and programs that build creative and critical thinking skills.6. These experiences will reach 30,000 people, 1,500 through the Play for All access program.","The following are important incomes of the funding from the State of Minnesota:Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St PaulWith funding from the State of Minnesota, the Museum was able to present the visiting exhibit, tiff presents digiPlaySpace™. This exhibit, developed outside of Minnesota, was chosen for the unique, high quality STEM learning experiences and their relational focus on creative and critical thinking. Additionally, as the downtown St. Paul location has been going through a significant expansion and renovation, we needed to select an exhibit with an adaptable layout so that we could program it into our evolving space. digiPlaySpace not only fulfilled our need for that type of flexibility, but it possessed a level of STEM-related content that would not have been available to us without State funding.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of AmericaIn the interest of providing ongoing play experiences during construction, the Museum chose to open a satellite location at the Mall of America due to its central location within the metro area and the potential to reach new audiences that visit the mall and may not venture to the Saint Paul location. With an official launch date of September 26, 2015, the Museum successfully opened this new satellite location and welcomed 70,809 visitors. In the first year of operating the MOA location, audiences enjoyed four family-favorite exhibits including Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog ™ and Ball-orama™.Minnesota Children's Museum of RochesterIn addition to hosting 10 visiting exhibits and welcoming over 31,000 visitors under the new leadership of Heidi Mestad, our Rochester satellite activated strategies to successfully gain new funding partners to support ongoing programs, including the Bremer Bank Free First Sunday program.",,,,490000,,"Kelly Baker, Chair, Vice President, Human Resources, General Mills; Paul Kasbohm, Secretary, Senior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer, Star Tribune; Philip McKoy, Past Chair, Senior Vice President, CIO – US Region at Aimia Inc.; Steve Stensrud, Treasurer, Partner, Regional Risk and Compliance Leader, Baker Tilly; Siyad Abdullahi, President & CEO, The Language Banc, Inc., Pro-Health Care, Inc.; Kevin Balon, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Best Buy; Robert Befidi, Strategy & Business Development, 3M Health Care Business Group; Chris Bellini, Member, Cozen O’Connor; Holly Boehne, Chief Technology Officer, Andersen Corporation; Melissa Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer, Custom Alarm; Steve Christenson, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Associate General Counsel, Ecolab; Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group; Chad Dayton, Program Director, Wilderness Inquiry; Lisa Duff, Photographer; Paul Dzubnar, President and CEO, Green Mill Restaurants Inc.; Ann Ferreira, Principal, Good Harbor Capital; Michael Fiddelke, Vice President of Pay & Benefits, Target; HT Fish, Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Cargill; Kristi Fox, Second Vice President, Group Client Relationships, Securian; Janel Goff, Managing Director, Goff Investment Group; Jim Grant, Assistant General Counsel, Piper Jaffray; Hema Gunasekaran, Vice President, Nuveen Investments; Patrick Harris, Sr. Vice President, Institutional Government, BMO Harris Bank; Taylor Harwood, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Minnesota Bank & Trust; Robert Hoke, Vice President, Relationship Management Manager, Wells Fargo; Phil Krump, Director, BMO Harris Bank; John Marshall, Manager of Community, Government Relations & Economic Development, Xcel Energy; Kate McRoberts, Partner, Evantage Consulting; Jennifer Moll, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Rochelle Myers, Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota; Sandra Peterson, Retired teacher and State of Minnesota Legislator; Susan Oberman Smith, Vice President of Corporate Actuarial, Thrivent Financial; Jeanne Voigt, Founder and",10,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016: 1) Offer special exhibits and programs promoting creative and critical thinking in our main museum in St. Paul; 2) A Pop-up satellite Museum at the Mall of America featuring four changing exhibits to attract thousands of new visitors; and 3) Changing exhibits and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester to ensure inclusive family experiences for the Rochester community. Recipient:",,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-children-s-museum-arts-and-access-programs-0,,,,
33299,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government",2016,30000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$150,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Kids Voting St. Paul, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the under-standing of constitutional government under the rule of law.",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"612 821 6503",orville.lindquist@ymcatwincities.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-ymca-youth-government,,,,
33299,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government",2017,29998,,," We will have identified at least 25 new communities - that will result in 10 new groups that participate in Model Assembly or Model United Nations Updated and improved  website and updated social media presence - to help students and adults statewide know how to participate in YIG programs New printed program collateral for use in new communities - to hand out in classroom visits, etc., to build student interest Model Assembly and Model United Nations videos produced and posted to YouTube for use by statewide audiences Program app built and used for conferences - to help students and advisors participate in conference experiences Build and implement 24-hour  ""YIG Sampler"" during conferences - to help prospective students and adults understand YIG more deeply and build excitement for building new groups ","During the grant period, we met or exceeded our program goals: • YIG staff identified, reached out, and connected with teachers and program coordinators from 69 different organizations within Minnesota, including but not limited to eleven 4-H groups in southwestern Minnesota; independent YMCAs in Marshall and St. Cloud; and schools within the Minneapolis Public School District. This outreach resulted in 15 new groups enrolling in the 2017/18 and 2018/19 program year, including Carlton, Cologne, Dilworth, Faribault, Grand Marais, Grand Rapids, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, Owatonna, Pine City, St. Anthony Village, and Virginia, Minnesota. • Website and social media improvements are a continuous process; staff continue to increase access to resources for students and adults to access, especially so those who are new and/or unfamiliar with YIG programming can more easily identify opportunities. • We completed Model Assembly and Model UN printed materials. • We completed two short promotional videos for Model UN and Model Assembly; these videos have posted on YouTube to show audiences across the state what Youth in Government programs are and how they work. • We completed YAPP, a digital program app, for each conference. Participants now have access to a digital conference book and resources that increase engagement with the program. • Both 2017-2018 YIG conferences had a 24 hour “YIG Sampler.” Model Assembly served two groups (two adults, six students) and Model UN served three groups (four adults, five students). ",,,,,,,1,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity",,,,2015-07-01,2016-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"612 821 6503",orville.lindquist@ymcatwincities.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-ymca-youth-government,,,,
33236,"Minnesota Humanities Center Education Initiative",2016,29011,,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Total: $29,011.69 The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. Legacy funds supported the following education strategy projects between July 1, 2015 and January 15, 2016: During this time period, Legacy funding helped support K-12 Public Education work such as: • Blues Vision workshop for educators centered on the anthology Blues Vision: African American Writing from Minnesota • Somali Bilingual Book workshop for educators centered on the Humanities Center’s bilingual book project and Somali experiences in Minnesota ",,,2015-07-01,2016-01-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-education-initiative-0,,,,
33237,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming (State Fiscal Years 2016-17)",2016,850000,"(2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8","$850,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $100,000 each year may be used for the Veterans’ Voices program. ",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The humanities remind us of where we have been, bring knowledge and insights to current life, and help us envision where we are going. We work to articulate and strengthen what connects us, rather than what divides us. The Minnesota Humanities Center collaborates with organizations and individuals to develop programs that facilitate and frame community conversations, deepen connections, and bring into public life the authentic voices of all people, especially those that have often been left out or marginalized. The Minnesota Humanities Center is committed to programs that are built with the people in communities across the state and connect with our global, diverse population. During the 2015-17 biennium, the Humanities Center’s Legacy Funded work is divided in four program priority areas: 1) K-12 Public Education; 2) Veterans’ Voices; 3) Water/Ways; and 4) General Humanities. ",,,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Casey ",DeMarais,,"987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-state-fiscal-years-2016-17,,,,
33237,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming (State Fiscal Years 2016-17)",2017,850000,"(2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8","$850,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $100,000 each year may be used for the Veterans’ Voices program. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans for grants from these funds. ",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The humanities remind us of where we have been, bring knowledge and insights to current life, and help us envision where we are going. We work to articulate and strengthen what connects us, rather than what divides us. The Minnesota Humanities Center collaborates with organizations and individuals to develop programs that facilitate and frame community conversations, deepen connections, and bring into public life the authentic voices of all people, especially those that have often been left out or marginalized. The Minnesota Humanities Center is committed to programs that are built with the people in communities across the state and connect with our global, diverse population. During the 2015-17 biennium, the Humanities Center’s Legacy Funded work is divided in four program priority areas: 1) K-12 Public Education; 2) Veterans’ Voices; 3) Water/Ways; and 4) General Humanities. ",,,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Casey ",DeMarais,,"987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55105,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-state-fiscal-years-2016-17,,,,
10009897,"Minnesota Children’s Museum: Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs",2021,366145,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$525,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; ","St. Paul: Welcome visitors to engage in hands-on learning. Offering variety for our visitors increases participation, engagement, and learning. We will plan and create new museum experiences based on evaluation and visitor feedback. Duluth and St. Cloud: Drive attendance to each museum by offering visitors a new experience. Statewide: Road test the Big Orange Dance Machine with an audience then deploy the machine across the state. We are excited to have an outdoor and hands free activity that we can use to promote the power of play during the pandemic. We will work with a contractor to capture photos and videos of people interacting with the machine to share on our social media platforms. ","SAA: Primarily this time period was focused on building the new permanent exhibit, Shipwreck Adventures. We have partially completed several areas of the exhibit and it will open in FY22. We launched a website to get visitors excited about the new exhibit (https://mcm.org/shipwreck-adventures/) that details our design process, interviews our designers and developers, and provides an overview/flythrough video of the space. The Studio: The joy of mark making and color mixing were explored through painting in The Studio. Visitors played collaboratively and individually with different paint experiences. A large-scale group painting activity included a small playhouse and a faux brick wall that were transformed over and over again. Our youngest visitors were invited to explore unique brushes and low paint easels. Imaginopolis: We reengaged the theater professionals to let them know the project will resume after Shipwreck opens. The other areas were completed during the first half of the year. Updates can be found in our interim report. The museum sparked unexpected joy and fun with the Big Orange Dance Machine, a highway message trailer that's been converted into an interactive dance experience. Kids and adults showed off their moves during the machine's appearances at Keg & Case in St. Paul, a community festival in Crystal, a family event at Mears Park, the museum's 40th anniversary block party and the Selby Avenue Jazz Festival. The dance machine helps the museum highlight the power of play beyond our walls. We will provide 2,000 free play kits to families in need. The kits feature tinkering materials such as cloth, springs, cups, a propeller, and include play prompts and tips for parents to support the child during the activity. The museum is working with partner organizations, such as Head Start providers and People Serving People, who are interested in receiving and distributing kits to families they serve. This initiative will continue into FY22. ",,,,366145,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board; Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect; Kate McRoberts, Secretary; Will Au-Yeung; Kelly Axtell; Kevin Balon; Debra Bauler; Robert Befidi; Jennifer Bratton; Matt Brown; Tony Brown; Adrian Chiu; Elizabeth Cummings; Hayley Cunningham Tang; Gerald Denson; Liz Deziel; Albino Feijo; HT Fish; Krista Hagen; Julie Joyce; Michael Kaphing; Chris Kelley; Jim Mancini; Steve Mog; James Momon; Jim Mulrooney; Tim Noel; Pilar Oppedisano; Gail Peterson; Scott Peterson; Andrea Piepho; Elisa Rasmussen; Liz Revnew Wolf",9.5,"Minnesota Children's Museum - St. Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020: New dynamic experiences at Minnesota Children’s Museum in Saint Paul Statewide initiative to engage communities in playful learning Changing and new experiences and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester ",,,2019-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Dianne ",Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Olmsted, Ramsey, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs,,,,
10009897,"Minnesota Children’s Museum: Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs",2020,511875,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$525,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; ","Saint Paul 455,000 total visitors, 120,000 from Play for All Receive feedback from 3,000 visitors Implement changing experiences for Imaginopolis and Summer 2020 Complete design for permanent gallery change in SAA Begin evaluation of Tot Spots in the museum Statewide Identify partner(s) Develop play prompt concepts and details related to content, prototyping, locations, and installation Determine plan for implementation of play prompts in public spaces Rochester Engage visitors in Southeastern Minnesota to build creative and critical thinking skills through play 26,000 total visitors, 4,000 through Play for All 452 free memberships distributed ","Adapting our parent resources and messaging to help families navigate this critical time: We shifted our focus online during the museum’s closure with much of our mission work done to provide online resources for parents. We created a “Play Helps” framework that houses the content on mcm.org and our social media channels.   Adapting our plans and communications for closure and reopening, including: Museum staff enhanced our procedures for cleaning and sanitizing all museum spaces. Plexiglas barriers were installed at the box office and security desk. Hand sanitizer stations were added throughout the museum. Soft props, face paint, and air-blowers were removed, replaced with new activities that are easier to clean. Bright yellow tape outlines areas where families can play, while physically distancing. We have upgraded our air filters and created new protocol for monitoring air flow throughout the museum. We developed a SAFE plan that details out the responsibilities of MCM, employees and volunteers, and visitors. We established a touchless admission process that allows for reserved admission times and printed onsite signage related to COVID precautions and processes.   Adapting our programming model: We revamped our website to be a resource hub for parents and caregivers. Statewide The City of Crystal donated a used traffic trailer and our is working with an outside coder/developer and an illustrator to put the final touches on what we have named, The Big Orange Dance Machine. The trailer has been refurbished and modified with new LED panels, batteries, electrical systems. Rochester We supported changing exhibits, scholarship memberships for low-income families, engaged Southeastern Minnesota with hands-on learning. and cultivated community partnerships. We were able to support more trainings for our visitor assistants to help engage with diverse audiences. We fabricated Our World Bazaar, a permanent exhibit for our new space in Apache Mall. ",,,,511875,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board; Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect; Kate McRoberts, Secretary; Will Au-Yeung; Kelly Axtell; Kevin Balon; Debra Bauler; Robert Befidi; Jennifer Bratton; Matt Brown; Tony Brown; Adrian Chiu; Elizabeth Cummings; Hayley Cunningham Tang; Gerald Denson; Liz Deziel; Albino Feijo; HT Fish; Abbey Godlewski; Krista Hagen; Julie Joyce; Michael Kaphing; Chris Kelley; Jim Mancini; Steve Mog; James Momon; Jim Mulrooney; Tim Noel; Pilar Oppedisano; Gail Peterson; Scott Peterson; Andrea Piepho; Elisa Rasmussen; Liz Revnew Wolf; Elizabeth Rominski; Nicole Server; Kimberlee Sinclair; Cassidy Steiner; Katharine Tinucci; Robert Wollan; Drew Zinkel",5.5,"Minnesota Children's Museum - St. Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020: New dynamic experiences at Minnesota Children’s Museum in Saint Paul Statewide initiative to engage communities in playful learning Changing and new experiences and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum Rochester ",,,2019-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Dianne ",Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Olmsted, Ramsey, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs,,,,
10009898,"Minnesota Children's Museum: Rochester STEM Exhibit Fabrication",2021,48925,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$50,000 each year is to develop and fabricate a permanent STEM exhibit for the Minnesota Children’s Museum of Rochester, which must be under a separate grant agreement from the grant agreement used to provide funding to the Minnesota Children’s Museum "," Rochester museum gains experience developing exhibit that aligns with strategic framework A design and concept that will be ready to fabricate and install by the end of 2021 After the grant period, the exhibit will be installed and launched, providing hands-on STEM learning to an estimated 43,000 visitors each year. ","We did not achieve our original goal of the Smarter Cities exhibit with this grant at this time, as the design is still in an introductory phase. But I believe we were able reach even more educational experiences and provide MULTIPLE exhibits with this funding to provide even more hands-on STEM education and variety. The outcome is the funds helping to fabricate a Light Bright Exhibit, and Air Wall Exhibit, Reaction Time Interactive Exhibit, Magnetic Wall, and Car Run exhibit. ",,,,48925,,"Angie Bowman-Malloy; Melissa Brinkman; Ken Brown; Tim Deutsch; Darcy Elmer; Greg Epsom; Loree Flick; Shelley Henry; Jenny Hosfeld; Laura Kropp; Kari Michaletz; Becky Montpetit; Shruthi Naik; Carla Nelson; Sankesh Prabhakar; Sean Ryan; Christopher Wendland; Soledad Andrade; Ben Trehey; Zoey Jantsan; Angela Mattke",,"Minnesota Children's Museum - Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Year 1: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit, select a fabrication partner, and fabricate the exhibit components between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The STEM exhibit will be designed to help children practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Year 2: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit. From then we will be using additional capital funding to design components, fabricate, and install the exhibit components. The goal is to start the concept and design process January 2021, which will take several months to get a conceptual design. Then between May 2021 and December 31, 2021, fabricate the design and install in the new museum that opened this summer! ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Hemker,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","1201 12th Street SW Suite 632",Rochester,MN,55902,507-218-3104,lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-rochester-stem-exhibit-fabrication,,,,
10009898,"Minnesota Children's Museum: Rochester STEM Exhibit Fabrication",2020,48750,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$50,000 each year is to develop and fabricate a permanent STEM exhibit for the Minnesota Children's Museum of Rochester, which must be under a separate grant agreement from the grant agreement used to provide funding to the Minnesota Children's Museum. "," Rochester museum gains experience developing exhibit that aligns with strategic framework One fully fabricated STEM exhibit After the grant period, the exhibit will be installed and launched, providing hands-on STEM learning to an estimated 43,000 visitors each year. ","Our H2OH! exhibit is dedicated to exploring and playing with water, building STEM skills like critical thinking, creativity, and innovation in our visitors. The gallery takes aesthetic cues from other new experiences in development and is meant to suggest the Zumbro River flowing out of Rochester into the surrounding blufflands. The exhibit is split into two main areas: the dam and turbine challenge and the open-ended water play area. The dam and turbine area posts challenges to visitors that will help engage older children and adults too. Visitors will attach blocks to the water table to create their own dam and drive water to the turbine. If enough water flows past the turbine then lights turn on in the dam model and other nearby graphics. The experience includes multiple interactive elements – valves and pipes, a water dome, a water wheel, a vortex, and loose props – where visitors can manipulate, observe, and explore the nature of water. These exhibits outcomes are for children to experience sensory play and recognize water as a clean natural resource and to show how water can turn into electricity. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,48750,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board; Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect; Kate McRoberts, Secretary; Will Au-Yeung; Kelly Axtell; Kevin Balon; Debra Bauler; Robert Befidi; Jennifer Bratton; Matt Brown; Tony Brown; Adrian Chiu; Elizabeth Cummings; Hayley Cunningham Tang; Gerald Denson; Liz Deziel; Albino Feijo; HT Fish; Abbey Godlewski; Krista Hagen; Julie Joyce; Michael Kaphing; Chris Kelley; Jim Mancini; Steve Mog; James Momon; Jim Mulrooney; Tim Noel; Pilar Oppedisano; Gail Peterson; Scott Peterson; Andrea Piepho; Elisa Rasmussen; Liz Revnew Wolf; Elizabeth Rominski; Nicole Server; Kimberlee Sinclair; Cassidy Steiner; Katharine Tinucci; Robert Wollan; Drew Zinkel The Children’s Museum of Rochester became its own entity on July 1, 2020 and thus now has its own Board of Directors: Angie Bowman-Malloy; Melissa Brinkman; Ken Brown; Brooke Carlson; Tim Deutsch; Darcy Elmer; Greg Epsom; Loree Flick; Shelley Henry; Jenny Hosfeld; Laura Kropp; Kari Michaletz; Becky Montpetit; Shruthi Naik; Carla Nelson; Kim Norton; Sankesh Prabhakar; Sean Ryan; Christopher Wendland",,"Minnesota Children's Museum - Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Year 1: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit, select a fabrication partner, and fabricate the exhibit components between July 1, 2019 and June 30, 2020. The STEM exhibit will be designed to help children practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Year 2: Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to identify and plan a STEM exhibit experience, design and develop the exhibit. From then we will be using additional capital funding to design components, fabricate, and install the exhibit components. The goal is to start the concept and design process January 2021, which will take several months to get a conceptual design. Then between May 2021 and December 31, 2021, fabricate the design and install in the new museum that opened this summer! ",,,2019-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Hemker,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","1201 12th Street SW Suite 632",Rochester,MN,55902,507-218-3104,lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-rochester-stem-exhibit-fabrication,,,,
37742,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government 17-19 ",2018,34920,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," Ten new YIG groups will participate in YIG Model Assembly or Model United Nations Existing groups will remain involved in the YIG events and bring new youth into their program YIG printed program collateral will be provided to new and existing groups to help promote 2018-2019 conferences and events YIG Program Director will present the YIG Sampler to up to 5 conferences and at State Fair events ","In the period of January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019, we achieved the following progress on our goals: In February 2019, the State Program Director conducted outreach to promote Model UN Sampler to the following school districts, with particular focus on high schools: Dassel-Cokato; Hutchinson; Buffalo Lake-Hector-Stewart; this trip also included McCloud County Extension (4-H office for McCloud County) and Willmar area (Dream Technical Academy, Kandiyohi 4-H extension, Kandiyohi YMCA). From this trip, the Willmar Area YMCA registered a group of 5 young people for the sampler. In May 2019, the State Program Director conducted outreach to the following areas in Minnesota to promote Youth In Government programming: Alexandria School District; Becker County 4-H Extension; Brainerd Area YMCA; Clay County 4-H Regional Extension Office; Crookston High School; Crow Wing County 4-H Extension; Hubbard County 4-H Extension; Marshall County 4-H Extension; Moorhead School District; Pennington County 4-H extension; Red Lake County 4-H extension; St. Cloud YMCA and St. Cloud Tech; Thief River Falls School District;. Besides Hubbard and Becker, outreach focused on educating new communities who have not yet participated in YIG about programming. The State Program Director has been working with the YMCA’s digital marketing team to plan and implement a yearly marketing strategy. To date, the Model Assembly brochure has been printed; the Model UN brochure and year end impact report are in the final stages of development. We also completely designed our website due to merging with Minnesota Civic Youth (more details in later questions). The State Program Director planned and began implementing a strategy to increase participation with existing delegations to increase involvement. ",,,,34920,,"Bruce Mooty (chair); Ravi Norman (Vice Chair); Robert Ehren (Treasurer/Finance Chair); Rajni Shah (Secretary/Diversity and Inclusion Chair); James Altman; Peter Bach; Laura Baskerville Becker; Courtney Jordan Baechler; Anthony Bassett; Adam Berry; Alex Blanco; Troy Cardinal; Ethan Casson; Walter Chesley; Jeanne Crain; Deniz Cultu; Richard Davis; Jacquelyn Daylor; Richard Dorn; Patience Ferguson; Marcus Fisher; Bill George; Jeffrey Greiner; James Hereford; Mick Johnson; Chris Killingstad; Michael Klingensmith; Jeffrey Lafavre; David Law; Mike Lejeune; Michael Lovett; Matthew Marek; Steve Meads; Greg Munson; John Naylor; Amy Nelson; Jayme Olson; Abdul Omari; Scott Peterson; Katheryn Mitchell Ramstad; Kyle Rolfing; Clifton Ross; Jon Ruppel; Carolyn Sakstrup; Ronald Shutz; David St. Peter; Andrea Walsh; Kevin Warren; Lance Whitacre; Walter White; David Wichmann; Norman Wright; Ann Beatty; Jennifer Glae; Bjorn Gunnerud; Lica Tomizuka Sanborn; Robert Thompson; Tom Thompson.",1,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Appropriation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth-led experience that engages middle and high school youth in democratic governing leadership. Students learn about government process and gain an understanding of local, state, national and international concerns. They research and debate, participate in model Assemblies, United Nations, Youth Conferences on National Affairs, retreats and trainings, and National Judicial Competition, and gain an appreciation of diverse viewpoints in respectful ways. ",,,2018-08-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Carver, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Itasca, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-ymca-youth-government-17-19,,,,
37742,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government 17-19 ",2019,29100,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," Ten new YIG groups will participate in YIG Model Assembly or Model United Nations Existing groups will remain involved in the conference events and continue to grow to bring new youth into their program YIG printed program collateral will be provided to new and existing groups to help promote 2020-2021 conferences and events YIG Program Director for outreach will present the YIG Sampler and VIP conference tours to teachers and school administrators ","From July 1 to March 30 (at which time staff was furloughed due to COVID), the state program director for outreach connected with every superintendent in the state to share our programs. In addition, he conducted in-person visits to the following: Dassel-Cokato Schools Hutchinson High McLeod County Extension Buffalo Lake-Hector High DREAM Technical Academy Kandiyohi County Extension Kandiyohi County YMCA Crookston High Red Lake County Extension Thief River Falls School District Pennington County Extension Marshall County Extension Moorhead High Clay County Extension Regional Office Becker County Extension Hubbard County Extension Brainerd Area YMCA Crow Wing County Extension Lake City Schools Wabasha County 4-H Winona Family YMCA Winona County Extension Mower County 4-H YMCA of Austin Blooming Prairie High Owatonna High Steele County Extension Waseca County Extension Blue Earth County Extension Fairmont High St. James High Wantowan County Extension Cottonwood County Extension Bedell Family YMCA Pipestone County Extension Marshall Area YMCA Fon du Lac School Cromwell-Wright School McGregor High Aitkin County Extension St. Francis High Braham Area High Hinkley-Finlayson High Cannon Falls High Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial High   This program year, the following either participated for the first time or participated in a new program that they had not been involved with before: Carlton High (Carlton) 3 students CHOICE Technical Academy (Owatonna) 3 students Cologne Academy (Cologne) 3 students Eagan YMCA (Eagan) 5 students Faribault High (Faribault) 4 students Cook County YMCA (Cook County, YMCA) 5 students Academy of Holy Angels (Minneapolis) 7 students Itasca County 4-H (Grand Rapids) 3 students Mesabi Area YMCA (Virginia) 2 students Parnassus Prep (Maple Grove) 12 students St. Anthony Village High (Minneapolis) 5 students   The program director also completed a Model UN Sampler experience for 5 young people from Kandiyohi County Family YMCA. ",,,,29100,,"Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Ethan Casson, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, David Law, Michael LeJeune, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Ravi Norman, Abdul Omari, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Michael Vekich, Andrea Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright",0.5,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government Appropriation","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth-led experience that engages middle and high school youth in democratic governing leadership. Students learn about government process and gain an understanding of local, state, national and international concerns. They research and debate, participate in model Assemblies, United Nations, Youth Conferences on National Affairs, retreats and trainings, and National Judicial Competition, and gain an appreciation of diverse viewpoints in respectful ways. ",,,2018-08-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,"(612) 821-6503",orville.lindquist@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Carver, Cook, Crow Wing, Dakota, Faribault, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Itasca, Le Sueur, Olmsted, Pine, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Statewide, Stearns, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-ymca-youth-government-17-19,,,,
37744,"Minnesota Civic Youth",2018,104235,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," In regard to the first project, Respectful Conversation in Schools, research has long indicated that discussion is an under-utilized teaching method in P-12 education, especially in high-minority, low-income schools. Yet studies indicate that discussion, particularly in a classroom climate conducive to students sharing their ideas, is associated with positive outcomes, such as skills in perspective taking, communication, group membership, and conflict resolution; and sense of political efficacy and expected electoral participation. It is our hope that training teachers in the RCS protocol provides them with an effective discussion tool that allows students to achieve the positive outcomes listed In regard to the second project, the civic education assessment, we hope to aid in the evaluation of civic education curriculum and extracurricular activities so that schools can develop steps to take to improve the civic education of their students. ","For RCS, our presentation at the MN Council for the Social Studies conference open a new door. Going in, our goal was to recruit a new cohort of teachers to train in the RCS protocol. After, only two teachers came forward with a request for additional support -- BUT they asked if we would train all 280 of their eighth grade students in the protocol. In the past, we had trained 5-6 students in each class as table facilitators. These two teachers made the case that every student deserved a leadership training opportunity. Upon further reflection, we agreed! To help determine long-term value of this approach, we decided to develop a pre- and post-survey to evaluate student learning. The teachers agreed to teach a ""pre-lesson"" about Respectful Conversations and then on a day in late March, a colleague and I spent one whole day -- leading each class for two teachers -- training 280 eighth graders at HighView Middle School in Mounds View. I will include the preand post surveys as attachments. Unfortunately, the two teachers were supposed to send me the results before the end of the school year and that didn't happen. Also, based on feedback from the previous pilots and from teachers attending the workshop in March, we created two training videos -- one for teachers which showed an actual Respectful Conversation in a classroom and one for students illustrating a key component of the protocol. The significant outcome of the second project -- the civic survey -- was detailed responses by 1 school district administrator, 2 district curriculum coordinators and 83 teachers (only 60 completed the full survey) about when and how civics courses are taught in highs school in their district, how they prepare for, administer and record the required MN Civics Test, as well as additional best practice civic opportunities they provide for their students. I will attach the raw data, which will be compiled into a final report and shared with legislators and the MN Dept. of Education. ",,,,103141,,"Rebecca Biel, Carrie Dobie, Mason Fong, Eldon Kaul, Emily Richardson, Kevin Robinson, Shakita Thomas – Minnesota Civic Youth was merged into the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities on March 1, 2019, and thus now shares the same board as the YMCA.",1,"Minnesota Civic Youth ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","It is commonly understood that one of the most important purposes of educating the nation's citizens is to protect and strengthen democracy. Education in America must prepare all students for informed participation in civic and democratic life. Minnesota Civic Youth develops authentic, nonpartisan civic programs to support educators in their efforts to prepare the next generation of citizens and to help students learn about democracy, civic responsibility and the political process. ",,,2018-08-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Anderson,"Minnesota Civic Youth","2395 University Avenue W., #220","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 955-1679",amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-youth,,,,
37744,"Minnesota Civic Youth",2019,92625,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. "," Teachers will report an increased sense of confidence that they and their students can talk respectfully about difficult topics in school. Teachers will report feeling better equipped to improve students' civic knowledge, participation skills, and dispositions. Teachers will report that students' civic discussion skills are improving as a result of participating in RCS. 300 young people and their adult partners will participate in an educational workshop focused on effective advocacy strategies and will also have in-person conversations with their legislator(s) at which they will talk about an issue of importance to them. We will get input/feedback from at least 100 additional MN social studies teachers willing to share about their current civic education practices. We will recruit at least 1,000 Student Election Judges to work at the polls on Super Tuesday and/or on Election Day 2020. "," Develop a Student Election Judge Toolkit: http://mncivicyouth.org/student-election-judges/ AND http://mncivicyouth.org/student-election-judge-toolkit/ Held a workshop with more than 60 elections offices from across the state in attendance. Trained 70 teachers and 1,200 students from White Bear Lake in RCS. Worked with Battle Creek middle school to adapt the program for middle schoolers in a school that has significant diversity, economic disparity and English Language Learners. Hosted Youth Day at the Capitol for 300 young people from across the Twin Cities. Attendees participated in trainings for youth, by youth, lead by members of the Minnesota Youth Council. The focus was on helping them identify issues they were passionate about and ways to effectively advocate with members of the Minnesota Legislature. Attendees also participated in a rally and conducted in-person meetings with their local representatives. Partnered with Minneapolis Elections and CIRCLE at Tufts University to fund and coordinate a Civic Scholars Cohort with 10 young people charged with completing three projects: 1) pre- and post-surveys of student election judges to measure the long-term civic effects of working as a SEJ; 2) Develop a ""Vote by Mail"" campaign targeted at young and disengaged voters; 3) write and produce a video for head election judges that highlights why young people become election judges and ways they can help create a mutually supportive environment for election judges of all generations. Transformed the Respectful Conversations in Schools teacher training workshop to an online, 3-hour Zoom workshop. Delivered two workshops to teacher licensure students at Gustavus Adolphus College in May 2020. ",,,,92625,,"Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Ethan Casson, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, David Law, Michael LeJeune, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Ravi Norman, Abdul Omari, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Michael Vekich, Andrea Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright",0.8,"Minnesota Civic Youth ","Non-Profit Business/Entity","It is commonly understood that one of the most important purposes of educating the nation's citizens is to protect and strengthen democracy. Education in America must prepare all students for informed participation in civic and democratic life. Minnesota Civic Youth develops authentic, nonpartisan civic programs to support educators in their efforts to prepare the next generation of citizens and to help students learn about democracy, civic responsibility and the political process. ",,,2018-08-01,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Amy,Anderson,"Minnesota Civic Youth","2395 University Avenue W., #220","St. Paul",MN,55114,"(651) 955-1679",amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-youth,,,,
37756,"Minnesota Humanities Center K-12",2020,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,," Learning from Place: Bdote immersions: participants spend the day visiting local sites of significance to Dakota people and learning about them from Dakota perspectives. Increase Engagement through Absent Narratives workshops, wherein participants learn and practice strategies through personal storytelling and guided reflection to help them engage others with respect and empathy in their community or classroom. Professional development workshops for educators, including Inclusive Science, Story Circles, Writing Absent Narratives Lesson Plans, and more, giving educators practical tools to incorporate engagement strategies into their classrooms. Absent Narrative Resource Collection: More than 700 educators engaged with the Absent Narratives Resource Collection – an online searchable database of over 1,000 ready-to-use videos, teacher guides, and readings that help educators increase classroom engagement – through presentations and conference workshops. The Educator Institute: Minnesota educators are immersed in MHC’s approach to increase student engagement through absent narratives – those voices often left out or marginalized. During this week-long institute, as well as follow-up webinars and workshops, Minnesota educators learn how to develop meaningful connections with their students and implement practical classroom strategies to bring absent narratives pedagogy into practice. Collaboration with In Black Ink to support the development of children’s literature honoring the historic Rondo neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN. The Absent Narratives Implementation Fund, supporting supports individuals or teams of educators to implement humanities-based activities that will connect students to absent narratives in or outside of the classroom. ",,,,153414,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-k-12-1,,,,
37756,"Minnesota Humanities Center K-12",2019,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"Activities and events implemented during the biennium include: Learning from Place: Bdote immersions: participants spend the day visiting local sites of significance to Dakota people and learning about them from Dakota perspectives. Increase Engagement through Absent Narratives workshops, wherein participants learn and practice strategies through personal storytelling and guided reflection to help them engage others with respect and empathy in their community or classroom. Professional development workshops for educators, including Inclusive Science, Story Circles, Writing Absent Narratives Lesson Plans, and more, giving educators practical tools to incorporate engagement strategies into their classrooms. Absent Narrative Resource Collection: More than 700 educators engaged with the Absent Narratives Resource Collection – an online searchable database of over 1,000 ready-to-use videos, teacher guides, and readings that help educators increase classroom engagement – through presentations and conference workshops. The Educator Institute: Minnesota educators are immersed in MHC’s approach to increase student engagement through absent narratives – those voices often left out or marginalized. During this week-long institute, as well as follow-up webinars and workshops, Minnesota educators learn how to develop meaningful connections with their students and implement practical classroom strategies to bring absent narratives pedagogy into practice. Collaboration with In Black Ink to support the development of children’s literature honoring the historic Rondo neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN. ",,,,317661,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-k-12-1,,,,
37756,"Minnesota Humanities Center K-12",2018,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"Activities and events implemented during the biennium include: Learning from Place: Bdote immersions: participants spend the day visiting local sites of significance to Dakota people and learning about them from Dakota perspectives. Increase Engagement through Absent Narratives workshops, wherein participants learn and practice strategies through personal storytelling and guided reflection to help them engage others with respect and empathy in their community or classroom. Professional development workshops for educators, including Inclusive Science, Story Circles, Writing Absent Narratives Lesson Plans, and more, giving educators practical tools to incorporate engagement strategies into their classrooms. Absent Narrative Resource Collection: More than 700 educators engaged with the Absent Narratives Resource Collection – an online searchable database of over 1,000 ready-to-use videos, teacher guides, and readings that help educators increase classroom engagement – through presentations and conference workshops. The Educator Institute: Minnesota educators are immersed in MHC’s approach to increase student engagement through absent narratives – those voices often left out or marginalized. During this week-long institute, as well as follow-up webinars and workshops, Minnesota educators learn how to develop meaningful connections with their students and implement practical classroom strategies to bring absent narratives pedagogy into practice. Collaboration with In Black Ink to support the development of children’s literature honoring the historic Rondo neighborhood in Saint Paul, MN. ",,,,144849,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The primary goal of the Humanities Center’s Education Initiative is to increase student engagement and success; the foundation is strengthening the teacher-student relationship. Drawing upon the multiplicity of experiences and cultures represented in schools, educators gain insight into how to engage every student authentically and respectfully. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-k-12-1,,,,
37758,"Minnesota Humanities Center Public Humanities",2020,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Work supported includes: Design and development of a Somali-youth anthology, “Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers”. Crossroads is an anthology of writing by youth and young adult Somali Minnesotans. Edited by author and educator Marian Hassan, this first-of-its-kind collection includes poetry and prose that explore themes of navigating childhood and adulthood, Somali and American culture, their own expectations versus the world’s, and more. How Can We Breathe, a four-part community engagement initiative to amplify the voices of African Americans and make meaning of the Minnesota we’re living in now. Virtual reading of Amoke Kubat’s “Angry Black Woman & Well-Intentioned White Girl”; following a reading of an excerpt of the play, attendees participate in a mediated conversation strengthening intercultural understanding and communications. True Crime: Why We Are So Obsessed, exploring the fascination with stories of real life crime with panelists and discussing how judges, juries, and forensic science come together, or not, to ensure justice is served. Humanities To Go virtual event series: ongoing conversations that illuminate what the humanities are, from many different perspectives and experiences for a general public. HTG champions, shares, and supports humanities work by humanities practitioners and creatives from all corners of Minnesota. Programming features multicultural perspectives on emergent news items, cultural heritage months, holidays, commemorations/anniversaries, and recognitions of Minnesotans for outstanding humanities accomplishments. MHC’s pilot annual event, Envision A Just Minnesota: celebrating the humanities and envision a just Minnesota that is connected, curious, and compassionate. Minnesota’s most creative thought leaders muse, inspire, and reflect on what a just society means and requires through the humanities. ",,,,217722,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center is dedicated to bringing informative, enlightening, and engaging events to the community, providing all Minnesotans opportunities to build relationships, listen to stories, and learn from one-another. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Grants/Contracts","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-public-humanities,,,,
37758,"Minnesota Humanities Center Public Humanities",2019,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Work supported includes:  Design and development of a Somali-youth anthology, “Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers”. Crossroads is an anthology of writing by youth and young adult Somali Minnesotans. Edited by author and educator Marian Hassan, this first-of-its-kind collection includes poetry and prose that explore themes of navigating childhood and adulthood, Somali and American culture, their own expectations versus the world’s, and more. Community Input and Conversation convenings across the state (in Duluth, Ely, Grand Rapids, Granite Falls, Moorhead, Red Wing, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona) in which participants consider how the humanities could support solutions to community needs, issues, and opportunities. The Truth and Transformation in Media conference in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio: a partnership aimed to change problematic racial narratives and their representation in local news media by helping news professionals uncover their own biases and assumptions, and amplifying community solutions to narrative change. Financial and program support through re-grants and funding opportunties to more than 50 humanities projects in communities across the state including the Twin Cities, St. Peter, Cloquet, Luverne, Duluth, St. Cloud, Sandstone, Houston, and St. James. ",,,,220481,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center is dedicated to bringing informative, enlightening, and engaging events to the community, providing all Minnesotans opportunities to build relationships, listen to stories, and learn from one-another. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Grants/Contracts","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-public-humanities,,,,
37758,"Minnesota Humanities Center Public Humanities",2018,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Work supported includes:  Design and development of a Somali-youth anthology, “Crossroads: An Anthology of Resilience and Hope by Young Somali Writers”. Crossroads is an anthology of writing by youth and young adult Somali Minnesotans. Edited by author and educator Marian Hassan, this first-of-its-kind collection includes poetry and prose that explore themes of navigating childhood and adulthood, Somali and American culture, their own expectations versus the world’s, and more. Community Input and Conversation convenings across the state (in Duluth, Ely, Grand Rapids, Granite Falls, Moorhead, Red Wing, St. Cloud, St. Paul, Winona) in which participants consider how the humanities could support solutions to community needs, issues, and opportunities. The Truth and Transformation in Media conference in partnership with Minnesota Public Radio: a partnership aimed to change problematic racial narratives and their representation in local news media by helping news professionals uncover their own biases and assumptions, and amplifying community solutions to narrative change. Financial and program support through re-grants and funding opportunties to more than 50 humanities projects in communities across the state including the Twin Cities, St. Peter, Cloquet, Luverne, Duluth, St. Cloud, Sandstone, Houston, and St. James. ",,,,150141,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center is dedicated to bringing informative, enlightening, and engaging events to the community, providing all Minnesotans opportunities to build relationships, listen to stories, and learn from one-another. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Grants/Contracts","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-public-humanities,,,,
37759,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Program Planning and Design ",2020,,,,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work.  ",,,,12627,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-program-planning-and-design,,,,
37759,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Program Planning and Design ",2019,,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work.  ",,,,18835,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-program-planning-and-design,,,,
37759,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Program Planning and Design ",2018,,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work.  ",,,,41192,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding for program planning and management. This support includes work such as exploratory and planning meetings for new initiatives and program management of all our Legacy work. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Monitoring, Planning","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-program-planning-and-design,,,,
37761,"Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans' Voices",2020,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,125,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $125,000 each year may be used for the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. Of this amount, $55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans and the Lake Superior Center Authority for grants from these funds. ",,"Activities and events implemented include: The Veterans’ Voices Awards program, honors and demonstrates the diversity of Veterans in Minnesota making positive and extraordinary contributions to their communities, this year through compelling prose and poetry written by Veterans. Designed and developed though community convenings, Minnesota Remembers Vietnam aims to remember the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia through the power of the humanities. Six communities have been hosting events and activities in Minneapolis, St, Paul, Moorhead, Little Falls, Duluth, and St. Cloud. Nine nonprofit organizations throughout Minnesota (including in the Twin Cities, Northfield, Shakopee and Winona) received small grants to support activities and events during either Veterans Voices month (October) or Veterans Day (Nov. 11) A three-part salon series for higher education professionals working in the humanities to discuss themes of war, remembrance, memorials, monuments, as well as past and present social issues facing their veteran and non-veteran students. Warrior Writers Workshops held both virtually and in Duluth, Granite Falls, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona the state to convene Veterans and encourage the sharing of stories, opinions, and ideas for productive writing, reflecting, storytelling, and art-making. America’s Secret War partnership with TPT: A brand new collection of resources – designed by educators, for educators - based on the Twin Cities PBS documentary ""America’s Secret War,"" empowers educators to bring this story into their classrooms in fresh and engaging ways. This toolkit utilizes first-person storytelling, interactive maps, and accessible guides make themes like justice and freedom relevant for all of us. A multimedia workshop was created to align with the documentary and companion toolkit to bring this important history into the classroom and spark dialog, encourage critical thinking and exploration, and build deeper understanding about the Secret War’s link to the Vietnam War, Veteran and refugee experiences, and Hmong identity and culture today. Hikes and Humanities, piloted for Veterans, explores the healing effects of nature and camaraderie while exploring meaningful literature and mental health. Held at Twin Cities area parks, these day-long events include reflection time, conversations about selected readings, and hiking. ",,,,83250,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-veterans-voices-1,,,,
37761,"Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans' Voices",2019,100000,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,125,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $125,000 each year may be used for the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. Of this amount, $55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans and the Lake Superior Center Authority for grants from these funds. ",,"Activities and events implemented include: The Veterans’ Voices Awards program, honors and demonstrates the diversity of Veterans in Minnesota making positive and extraordinary contributions to their communities, this year through compelling prose and poetry written by Veterans. Designed and developed though community convenings, Minnesota Remembers Vietnam aims to remember the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia through the power of the humanities. Six communities have been hosting events and activities in Minneapolis, St, Paul, Moorhead, Little Falls, Duluth, and St. Cloud. Nine nonprofit organizations throughout Minnesota (including in the Twin Cities, Northfield, Shakopee and Winona) received small grants to support activities and events during either Veterans Voices month (October) or Veterans Day (Nov. 11) A three-part salon series for higher education professionals working in the humanities to discuss themes of war, remembrance, memorials, monuments, as well as past and present social issues facing their veteran and non-veteran students. Five Warrior Writers Workshops held in Duluth, Granite Falls, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona the state to convene Veterans and encourage the sharing of stories, opinions, and ideas for productive writing, reflecting, storytelling, and art-making. America’s Secret War partnership with TPT: A brand new collection of resources – designed by educators, for educators - based on the Twin Cities PBS documentary ""America’s Secret War,"" empowers educators to bring this story into their classrooms in fresh and engaging ways. This toolkit utilizes first-person storytelling, interactive maps, and accessible guides make themes like justice and freedom relevant for all of us. A multimedia workshop was created to align with the documentary and companion toolkit to bring this important history into the classroom and spark dialog, encourage critical thinking and exploration, and build deeper understanding about the Secret War’s link to the Vietnam War, Veteran and refugee experiences, and Hmong identity and culture today. ",,,,220481,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-veterans-voices-1,,,,
37761,"Minnesota Humanities Center Veterans' Voices",2018,100000,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,125,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $125,000 each year may be used for the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. Of this amount, $55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans and the Lake Superior Center Authority for grants from these funds. ",,"Activities and events implemented include: The Veterans’ Voices Awards program, honors and demonstrates the diversity of Veterans in Minnesota making positive and extraordinary contributions to their communities, this year through compelling prose and poetry written by Veterans. Designed and developed though community convenings, Minnesota Remembers Vietnam aims to remember the war in Vietnam and Southeast Asia through the power of the humanities. Six communities have been hosting events and activities in Minneapolis, St, Paul, Moorhead, Little Falls, Duluth, and St. Cloud. Nine nonprofit organizations throughout Minnesota (including in the Twin Cities, Northfield, Shakopee and Winona) received small grants to support activities and events during either Veterans Voices month (October) or Veterans Day (Nov. 11) A three-part salon series for higher education professionals working in the humanities to discuss themes of war, remembrance, memorials, monuments, as well as past and present social issues facing their veteran and non-veteran students. Five Warrior Writers Workshops held in Duluth, Granite Falls, St. Cloud, St. Paul and Winona the state to convene Veterans and encourage the sharing of stories, opinions, and ideas for productive writing, reflecting, storytelling, and art-making. America’s Secret War partnership with TPT: A brand new collection of resources – designed by educators, for educators - based on the Twin Cities PBS documentary ""America’s Secret War,"" empowers educators to bring this story into their classrooms in fresh and engaging ways. This toolkit utilizes first-person storytelling, interactive maps, and accessible guides make themes like justice and freedom relevant for all of us. A multimedia workshop was created to align with the documentary and companion toolkit to bring this important history into the classroom and spark dialog, encourage critical thinking and exploration, and build deeper understanding about the Secret War’s link to the Vietnam War, Veteran and refugee experiences, and Hmong identity and culture today. ",,,,139269,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-veterans-voices-1,,,,
37762,"Minnesota Humanities Center We Are Water MN",2020,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Legacy funding supports We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at greater Minnesota host sites.  ",,,,22668,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We Are Water MN is a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative that emerged from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street project. Continued by MHC and several state partners, six greater Minnesota communities (Spicer, St. Peter, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes) hosted the exhibit in 2016-2017, and eight communities hosted the exhibit in 2018-2019 (Saint Paul, Bemidji, Crookston, Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand Rapids, and Onamia). Through this initiative, the public explores the meaning of water as part of theirs and others’ identities, histories, heritages, and cultures. In 2020, the exhibit was hosted in St. Paul, Mankato, and Morris, and is scheduled to be hosted in Rochester, Chisolm, and Pipestone in 2021. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Dakota, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Mower, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-we-are-water-mn,,,,
37762,"Minnesota Humanities Center We Are Water MN",2019,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Legacy funding supports We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at greater Minnesota host sites.   ",,,,67720,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We Are Water MN is a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative that emerged from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street project. Continued by MHC and several state partners, six greater Minnesota communities (Spicer, St. Peter, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes) hosted the exhibit in 2016-2017, and eight communities hosted the exhibit in 2018-2019 (Saint Paul, Bemidji, Crookston, Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand Rapids, and Onamia). Through this initiative, the public explores the meaning of water as part of theirs and others’ identities, histories, heritages, and cultures. In 2020, the exhibit was hosted in St. Paul, Mankato, and Morris, and is scheduled to be hosted in Rochester, Chisolm, and Pipestone in 2021. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Dakota, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Mower, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-we-are-water-mn,,,,
37762,"Minnesota Humanities Center We Are Water MN",2018,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd.8",,,"Legacy funding supports We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at greater Minnesota host sites. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,16934,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","We Are Water MN is a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative that emerged from the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street project. Continued by MHC and several state partners, six greater Minnesota communities (Spicer, St. Peter, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes) hosted the exhibit in 2016-2017, and eight communities hosted the exhibit in 2018-2019 (Saint Paul, Bemidji, Crookston, Cloquet, Austin, Northfield, Grand Rapids, and Onamia). Through this initiative, the public explores the meaning of water as part of theirs and others’ identities, histories, heritages, and cultures. In 2020, the exhibit was hosted in St. Paul, Mankato, and Morris, and is scheduled to be hosted in Rochester, Chisolm, and Pipestone in 2021. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Carlton, Dakota, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Mower, Polk, Ramsey, Rice, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-we-are-water-mn,,,,
37764,"Minnesota Humanities Center Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations",2020,,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,125,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $125,000 each year may be used for the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. Of this amount, $55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans and the Lake Superior Center Authority for grants from these funds. ",,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. More than ten communities hosted the exhibit in the 2018-2019 year: Morton, Red Lake, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, Cass Lake, St. Cloud, White Bear Lake, St. Paul, and Park Rapids. Additional sites include Apple Valley, Prairie Island, Collegeville, Maple Grove, and Side Lake.  Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. In 2020-2021, the exhibit is scheduled for Morris, Red Wing, and Bagley, MN. Accompanying the exhibit, a series of third-grade level books was produced by, for, and about Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, healers, culture-keepers, and other notable figures. These books will help Dakota, Ojibwe, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of non-Native leaders in society. ",,,,93128,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. More than ten communities hosted the exhibit in the 2018-2019 year: Morton, Red Lake, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, Cass Lake, St. Cloud, White Bear Lake, St. Paul, and Park Rapids. Additional sites include Apple Valley, Prairie Island, Collegeville, Maple Grove, and Side Lake.  Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. In 2020-2021, the exhibit is scheduled for Morris, Red Wing, and Bagley, MN. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations,,,,
37764,"Minnesota Humanities Center Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations",2019,125000,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,125,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $125,000 each year may be used for the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. Of this amount, $55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans and the Lake Superior Center Authority for grants from these funds. ",,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. More than ten communities will host the exhibit in the 2018-2019 year: Morton, Red Lake, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, Cass Lake, St. Cloud, White Bear Lake, St. Paul, and Park Rapids. Additional sites include Apple Valley, Prairie Island, Collegeville, Maple Grove, and Side Lake.  Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. Accompanying the exhibit, a series of third-grade level books is being produced by, for, and about Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, healers, culture-keepers, and other notable figures. These books will help Dakota, Ojibwe, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of non-Native leaders in society.   ",,,,82174,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. More than ten communities hosted the exhibit in the 2018-2019 year: Morton, Red Lake, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, Cass Lake, St. Cloud, White Bear Lake, St. Paul, and Park Rapids. Additional sites include Apple Valley, Prairie Island, Collegeville, Maple Grove, and Side Lake.  Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. In 2020-2021, the exhibit is scheduled for Morris, Red Wing, and Bagley, MN. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations,,,,
37764,"Minnesota Humanities Center Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations",2018,125000,"2017 Minn. Laws, Chap. 91 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$1,125,000 each year is for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. Of this amount, $125,000 each year may be used for the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and $100,000 each year may be used for the veterans' voices program. Of this amount, $55,000 the first year is for a grant to the Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities to enhance and enlarge the historical digital archives collection ""With An Eye to the Past"" for oral history interviews and document collection, production, consultation, transcription, closed captioning, Web site administration, and evaluation. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the identities of Minnesotans and the Lake Superior Center Authority for grants from these funds. ",,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. More than ten communities will host the exhibit in the 2018-2019 year: Morton, Red Lake, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, Cass Lake, St. Cloud, White Bear Lake, St. Paul, and Park Rapids. Additional sites include Apple Valley, Prairie Island, Collegeville, Maple Grove, and Side Lake.  Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. Accompanying the exhibit, a series of third-grade level books is being produced by, for, and about Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, healers, culture-keepers, and other notable figures. These books will help Dakota, Ojibwe, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of non-Native leaders in society. ",,,,74175,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. More than ten communities hosted the exhibit in the 2018-2019 year: Morton, Red Lake, Fergus Falls, Minneapolis, Mankato, Cass Lake, St. Cloud, White Bear Lake, St. Paul, and Park Rapids. Additional sites include Apple Valley, Prairie Island, Collegeville, Maple Grove, and Side Lake.  Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. In 2020-2021, the exhibit is scheduled for Morris, Red Wing, and Bagley, MN. ",,,2017-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations,,,,
9394,"Minnesota Civic Education Coalition - Kids Voting St. Paul",2012,84000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","* Minnesota teachers and students will have opportunities to utilize DoubleClick Democracy for November 6, 2012 election, for various school elections and civic learning opportunities * Minnesota youth will have access to various technologies, linkages, and social media that communicate information and enhance state-wide civic education efforts * As a result of utilizing online tools and technologies, Minnesota youth will demonstrate increased civic knowledge * Minnesota youth have opportunity to honor a veteran and develop a shared value for voting. * Veterans organizations will be convened to develop new mechanisms to support civic education in Minnesota * Minnesota youth will have an opportunity to share experiences and values held about American democracy and government * Kids Voting hub will develop partnerships with state-wide education organizations such as: Education Minnesota, MN School Board Association, MN Association of School Administrators, and MN Rural Education Association * Kids Voting will have reached out and increased participation of various cultural and ethnic groups * Kids Voting will have a “hub” location to better streamline and enhance Kids Voting programs * Kids Voting “hub” will have increased vote counting capacities to allow for additional Kids Voting program participation * Minnesota youth from across Minnesota will have an authentic and age appropriate political convention experience * Participating youth will report through the use of a pre- and post-test an increased knowledge of the American political process * Minnesota Civic Education partners will convene to learn about civic report card * Participants will commit to an activity that supports civic education goals developed by Coalition * MN Civic Education Coalition will see increased number of partners from multiple sectors and document increased participation of state-wide civic education stakeholders * Partners will demonstrate and report commitment to civic education goals * Partners will report on indicators associated with coalition effectiveness such as; comprehensive vision, task/goal focused climate, member knowledge of other agencies, open and frequent communication, member collaboration, etc. * Increase cost effectiveness of civic education work, partnerships and resources","The outcomes proposed in the grant were based on the civic education gaps of Minnesota students. These gaps were determined by planning work done with Kids Voting affiliates, Minnesota teachers, students, and various community partners focused on preserving Minnesota’s civic heritage. Significant outcomes from this grant period include: • Large increases in Somali, Latino, Hmong and African American students during the 2012 Kids Voting election; • Online voting opportunities through google program was offered to students in St. Paul; • Collaborative planning for expanded state-wide Kids Voting website to be launched in 2013; • Increased student participation in Youth Honor a Vet program; • Establishment of Kids Voting hub which has helped streamline various program planning efforts such as increasing vote scanning capacities, ballot creation, outreach, planning, etc.; • Facilitation of candidate forum - 550 students asked LeRoy Stumpf and Steve Nordhagen questions in Thief River Falls; • Minnesota Civic Education professionals attended Civic Summit and heard from Judith Torney-Purta about civic education needs, gaps and trends; and • Kids Voting Minneapolis increased voter participation from 7,550 in the 2008 presidential election to 14,108 in the 2012 presidential election.",,,,,,,,"Kids Voting St. Paul","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Kids Voting St. Paul will introduce youth-friendly technologies to enhance civic learning, expand its veterans civic education initiative, increase the number of students participating in Kids Voting elections, pilot a state-wide KidVention, expand and leverage partnerships, and convene a civic education provider summit.","Minnesotans have been the beneficiaries of a robust civic society from those who came before us. Indeed, we proudly enjoy a national reputation for civic engagement. Modern commitment to that civic culture is weakening. The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition is concerned about several threats that point to the erosion of Minnesota’s civic culture and the health of the State: - Growing lack of civility in political culture - Lack of discernment in media consumption - Emphasis on language arts, math and science education have crowded out civic education Healthy civic culture is a heritage of ordinary citizens being intelligently involved in the decision-making process of communities and government at all levels. It is essential that Minnesotans supply our democracy with essential ingredients for success.","Kids Voting will utilize various youth friendly technologies to enhance civic learning. Online voting efforts will be expanded and enhanced through the development and use of DoubleClick Democracy. This technology can be used throughout the state on election day as well as for student council elections and other educational programs. Kids Voting will also seek to leverage various social media, online evaluation tools, internet links to information sources for campaigns, candidates and voting procedures and other technologies to enhance state-wide civic education efforts. Kids Voting will expand its successful Vote in Honor of a Veteran program. Students across Minnesota can secure and wear a button that has the name of a veteran they want their November 6, 2012 Kids vote to honor. Students wear the buttons to remind people to vote and to stimulate discussion about freedom, voting, veterans and civic responsibilities. Kids Voting partnered with the Minnesota Secretary of State to develop this program. Kids Voting will reach out to additional teachers, youth group leaders, school districts and parents to expand the program for Minnesota youth leading up to the 2012 and 2013 election. The website, www.youthhonoravet.com will be updated for online tributes to be posted by Minnesota youth. Through various outreach efforts to local cultural and ethnic communities and through the start of a Kids Voting “hub” the organization will seek to increase students voting in the 2012 and 2013 election. Kids Voting Minneapolis and Kids Voting St. Paul will be building partnerships with state-wide Somali, African American, Asian and Latino communities. The Kids Voting “hub” space will be secured by May 2012 to allow for joint marketing, web development, 2012 and 2013 election planning, community civic meetings and election ballot scanning. Kids Voting will pilot a state-wide KidVention modeled after the program in Las Vegas, Nevada. It will be an opportunity for Minnesota K12 students to participate in a mock political convention held at large local venue with Minnesota public officials. The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition will organize and convene a second Minnesota Civic Summit -- geared primarily toward program practitioners -- as a way to connect people/organizations and build cooperation toward growing civic literacy in Minnesota. Kids Voting staff will lead an effort with the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition partners to expand the reach of the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition. Through the development of a state-wide civic education stakeholder map, a state-wide communication and outreach plan and various community gatherings, the Civic Education Coalition seeks to increase and expand capacities of civic education organizations across Minnesota.",2012-01-01,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Traci,Warnberg-Lemm,"Kids Voting St. Paul","2401 Chilcombe Avenue","St Paul",MN,55108,612-275-2299,traciwl10@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civic-education-coalition-kids-voting-st-paul,,,,
9395,"Minnesota Civics Education Coalition - Learning Law and Democracy",2012,90300,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Civics Education. $250,000 the first year and $250,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Civics Education. The commissioner shall award grants to entities that conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth.","* 200 students will develop a deeper understanding of constitutional issues and appreciation for our constitutional system of government and will build civic participation skills * 30 Schools will voluntarily assess their civic education health using the Civic Self Assessment will develop plans for improving civic education * Use of Civic Self Assessment will grow and results will inform creation of a statewide plan for civic education improvement. * Minnesota Civic Education partners will convene to learn about civic report card * Participants will commit to an activity that supports civic education goals developed by Coalition * 30 critical concepts required to be taught in civics and government instruction will be linked to high quality lessons * 90 teachers will increase their capacity to provide improved civics and government instruction * 20 new lessons on target topics will be available for improved civics and government instruction","• Celebrated Minnesota Day: Project Citizen with 184 students (32 public problem solving projects) evaluated and displayed at the State Capitol in honor of Minnesota Day. 18 volunteer judges evaluated and provided students with feedback. Students increased their civic knowledge and skills significantly. • Enhanced Minnesota History Center U.S. Constitution Exhibit with Student Activity ""Constitution Smackdown"" in which 23 students presented oral arguments on Minnesota Constitution Issues. • Deepened student knowledge of the Minnesota Constitution by adding Minnesota related questions to the We the People: the Citizen and the Constitution competitive hearings at the State Capitol on Dec. 6. 104 students competed to represent Minnesota in the national We the People Competition. • Created a Civic Education Self-Assessment Instrument for Minnesota Schools, version completed and piloted, being tested by participants from the Civic Education Provider Summit and teachers who attended professional development opportunities. • Convened day-long Civic Education Provider Summit on November 14 at the Minnesota Humanities Center with 25 participants, representing civic education providers who are directly involved in civic education programs. Participants formed a network that will meet quarterly to support collaboration. • Teachers received training in new curriculum, effective strategies including structured academic controversy and deliberation, and online civic education projects. Three workshops with a total of 20 hours of professional development offered. • Over 45 new lessons on Minnesota State and Local Government, resulted in lessons on the proposed constitutional amendments, amendment process, juvenile lessons, criminal procedure, U.S. Constitution, local government new lessons added to website.",,,,,,,,"Learning Law and Democracy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Learning Law and Democracy Foundation will strengthen learning about the Minnesota constitution and government, create a civic self-assessment instrument for Minnesota schools, convene a civic education provider summit, enhance the teachingcivics.org website, expand professional development opportunities, and develop new lessons on Minnesota state and local government.","Minnesotans have been the beneficiaries of a robust civic society from those who came before us. Indeed, we proudly enjoy a national reputation for civic engagement. Modern commitment to that civic culture is weakening. The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition is concerned about several threats that point to the erosion of Minnesota’s civic culture and the health of the State: - Growing lack of civility in political culture - Lack of discernment in media consumption - Emphasis on language arts, math and science education have crowded out civic education Healthy civic culture is a heritage of ordinary citizens being intelligently involved in the decision-making process of communities and government at all levels. It is essential that Minnesotans supply our democracy with essential ingredients for success.","Celebrate Minnesota Day: Expand student learning about Minnesota Constitution and government through an expanded statewide Minnesota Project Citizen Program on May 11 and a program at the Minnesota History Center on May 12 which will enhance the civic education component of the May exhibition of the U.S. and Minnesota Constitutions with a simulated Supreme Court hearing at the May 12 Foundation of our Nation Family Day: Students participating in Minnesota Project Citizen will learn to research public problems in their schools and communities, gather and evaluate data and possible solutions, analyze constitutional questions, and develop action plans. They will present their work in the State Capitol Rotunda where judging panels provide feedback. Students representing underrepresented communities will be recruited. Partners include: Minnesota Secretary of State, Minnesota Senate and House of Representatives, Minnesota History Center. Minnesota Project Citizen: 280 middle and high school students will learn how democracy and public policy works in Minnesota.. Foundation of our Nation Family Day: This partnership with Minnesota History Center will result in 50 students deepening their understanding of an important constitutional issue and Supreme Court Procedure through participation in a simulated Supreme Court hearing. This public presentation will also teach History Center guests about the Constitutional issues and judicial process. Minnesota We the People: Expand student understanding of the Minnesota Constitution through a redesigned We the People program that instructs students on the Minnesota and U.S. Constitutions, addressing new Social Studies Standards on the Minnesota Constitution and Minnesota issues. Program will be expanded to include a pilot program with Middle School students. Civic Self-Assessment Instrument for Minnesota Schools: This initiative will create a comprehensive assessment tool that will help school administrators, curriculum directors, teachers, and community leaders assess how well their schools and districts are performing in terms of civic knowledge and skills and the civic dispositions that students are developing. The Civics Self-Assessment items can be used in plans for improvement and program evaluation, as indicators in strategic plans, or to address policymakers’ requests for accountability. By evaluating a school’s success in providing effective civic education opportunities for students and comparing results across schools and districts, civic education will be improved. A “civic education report card” will stimulate meaningful changes in civics and government classroom instruction, expand student opportunities to develop skills and critical knowledge, and build student capacity and commitment to be engaged. The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition will organize and convene a second Minnesota Civic Summit -- geared primarily toward program practitioners -- as a way to connect people/organizations and build cooperation toward growing civic literacy in Minnesota. Teachingcivics.org Curriculum Connections project will enhance the value of the 300 plus (and growing) K-12 civics and government lessons available on the new site supported in part by a Legacy Grant (2009-2011) with the capacity to match the content being taught to content required by Social Studies standards. The ability to click on a concept in the standards (such as federalism) and connect to a variety of age appropriate, interesting, and effective lessons vetted for accuracy and non-partisanship that will facilitate instructional improvement. This project is a cost effective way to provide instructional materials, reducing the amount of teacher time spent searching for appropriate lessons. The website allows for teacher comments which increase lesson effectiveness. Use of Teachingcivics.org will be promoted to classroom teachers, homeschooled students, afterschool programs, and others. Learning Law and Democracy Foundation will sponsor three workshops designed to increase teacher content knowledge in the Minnesota Constitution and government; provide training in new curriculum materials, increase teacher-to-teacher connections and support; introduce the Civics Self-Assessment tool, new lessons, and standards connection capacity on the website. 20 new lessons will be added to the online collection on Teachingcivics.org website for use in teaching Minnesota state and local government (including the Minnesota Constitution).",2012-01-01,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jennifer,Bloom,"Learning Law and Democracy Foundation",,,,,,pebl710@msn.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civics-education-coalition-learning-law-and-democracy,,,,
9396,"Minnesota Civics Education Coalition - YMCA Youth in Government",2012,,,,"* Minnesota students will meet together to learn about vital issues that affect the state and its people * Teens will conduct personal, hands-on exploration of the identified issues and consult with a variety of “topic area experts” to reach individual and small group conclusions as to solutions * Participants will understand the complexities of developing solutions to public issues and the importance of completing this work in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust * Minnesota Civic Education partners will convene to learn about civic report card * Participants will commit to an activity that supports civic education goals developed by Coalition","• Students had deep conversations about difficult topics (discrimination in MN) that are not normally discussed, including several sub-topics to break down the larger issue: o Ability Spectrum & Opportunity Gap o Citizenship Status o Bullying o Sexual Identity o Faith • Participants increased their individual and collective knowledge about these individual topics and about the larger issue of discrimination. This is evidenced in the PowerPoint projects each group completed and in the resolutions about each topic they presented to the larger group. These are in the binder provided to Humanities Center staff at summer visit.",,33015,,,,,,"YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity","YMCA Youth in Government will convene and expand a YMCA Youth Conference on state issues and convene a civic education provider summit.","Minnesotans have been the beneficiaries of a robust civic society from those who came before us. Indeed, we proudly enjoy a national reputation for civic engagement. Modern commitment to that civic culture is weakening. The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition is concerned about several threats that point to the erosion of Minnesota’s civic culture and the health of the State: - Growing lack of civility in political culture - Lack of discernment in media consumption - Emphasis on language arts, math and science education have crowded out civic education Healthy civic culture is a heritage of ordinary citizens being intelligently involved in the decision-making process of communities and government at all levels. It is essential that Minnesotans supply our democracy with essential ingredients for success.","Convene and Expand YMCA Youth Conference on State Issues: The Youth Conference on State Issues (Y-CSI) gives Minnesota teens an opportunity to suggest and explore a key issue of importance to Minnesotans – to research, investigate, debate and prepare a “proposal for action” they recommend Minnesota take in addressing the issue area. This is done in an engaging environment, with civil public discussion on controversial topics and their equally controversial solutions. This conference expands on the venerable history of Minnesota YMCA Youth in Government programs by going from the traditional learning related to government process to an in-depth exploration of issues. Citizens need to have a command of both process and issues to be effective – this event helps move YIG programs forward to a more complete preparation of future citizens and future leaders. The Minnesota Civic Education Coalition will organize and convene a second Minnesota Civic Summit -- geared primarily toward program practitioners -- as a way to connect people/organizations and build cooperation toward growing civic literacy in Minnesota.",,,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Orville,Lindquist,"YMCA Youth in Government","1801 University Avenue SE",Minneapolis,MN,55414,612-821-6503,orville.lindquist@ymcampls.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-civics-education-coalition-ymca-youth-government,,,,
10031046,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop Public Art Project",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. Incarcerated artists will feel empowered, validated, and affirmed by their roles in this project. 2. Incarcerated artists will feel artistically validated and more connected to the broader literary community. 3. Incarcerated artists will report that this project meaningfully strengthened their relationship with MPWW. 4. Collaborators, including SisterBlack Press, audio/video artists, and installation sites, will report that the project allowed them to engage with a multiplicity of voices not previously represented by their work. 5. Minnesotans participating in this project as audience members will be introduced to a new diversity of voices that challenges their perceptions about the incarcerated community.","Though we have not yet completed the project evaluation process, early anecdotal accounts from incarcerated and formerly incarcerated artists confirm that they have felt empowered, validated, and affirmed by their roles in this project. They have also felt artistically validated, more connected to the broader literary community, and more meaningfully connected to MPWW. Audience feedback so far has also been immensely positive, testifying that this project has introduced them to a diversity of voices and challenged their perceptions about the incarcerated community.; We have created and installed large- and small-scale decals and animated video adaptions based on the work of six incarcerated writers: B, Mark, Fong, Chris, David, Elizabeth. We worked with Monica Larson of SisterBlack Press on the decals, which were placed in prominent public places in the Twin Cities. We sent copies of small-scale decals to over 400 individuals. We worked with four video animators and an audio technician on audio/video adaptations, which we have shown at a large public event and also posted on our website. We have also worked with designer Christina Vang of La Bang! Studios on the accompanying handbook for this project, which was printed by Larson. Evaluative surveys and anecdotal accounts from Editorial Board members and incarcerated artists confirm that they have felt empowered, validated, and affirmed by their roles in this project. They have also felt artistically validated, more connected to the broader literary community, and more meaningfully connected to MPWW.Audience feedback so far has also been immensely positive, testifying that this project has introduced them to a diversity of voices and challenged their perceptions about the incarcerated community.",,,"We have received $15,000 for an extension of this project from the McKnight Foundation. None of that funding has been spent yet.. We exceeded our project budget slightly ($47), primarily because Artistic Director Jennifer Bowen needed to devote slightly more time than anticipated to the decal installation component of this project. We used MPWW's unrestricted cash reserves to cover this small gap.",75000,,"Michael Kleber-Diggs Chris Fischbach V.V. Ganeshananthan Paul Van Dyke Kevin Reese Charlene Charles Amirah Ellison Bethany Whitehead; Michael Kleber-Diggs Chris Fischbach V.V. Ganeshananthan Paul Van Dyke Kevin Reese Charlene Charles Amirah EllisonBethany Whitehead",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop (MPWW) will undertake a significant programming expansion: a public art project featuring the written work of incarcerated writers, adapted into large-scale window decals installed in prominent public places in Minnesota, accompanying audio/video pieces made in collaboration between those writers and other local artists, and a supplementary handbook intended to facilitate community discussion about the intersection of art and incarceration.",,,2022-10-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Alberti,,,,,," 651-285-0990"," mike@mnprisonwriting.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prison-writing-workshop-public-art-project,,,,
10031046,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop Public Art Project",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","1. Students in these six classes will be engaged by course offerings designed in part by their peers, reporting improvements in their writing ability and a reduction in their isolation. 2. Advisory Council Members will feel supported and empowered by their partnership with MPWW in addressing the needs of their artistic communities","In the spring of 2022, MPWW an Advisory Council(AC) of experienced incarcerated writers at Faribault Prison to determine what in-person courses would most appeal to them and their peers after a long, pandemic-caused hiatus in in-person classes. Collaboratively, we designed two courses, one at an introductory course intended to appeal to students who had never taken a writing class before, and the other at an intermediate level courses intended to meet the needs of more experienced writers and students. MPWW's Artistic Director, Jennifer Bowen, staffed both courses through MPWW's instructor pool. One course, an introductory class on speculative fiction, has concluded. The other, an intermediate poetry class focused on form, is currently being taught. The fiction instructor, Abbey Mae Otis, distributed evaluative surveys to gauge student growth and satisfaction. Overwhelmingly, students report that, as a result of their class, they had gained concrete craft skills, experienced improvement in mental health and mood, and felt less isolated and more connected to a broader artistic community. Bowen also distributed evaluative surveys to the Writers Collective Members, who reported feeling empowered by their role in the project and their ability to shape the programming options available in their communities.; In the spring of 2022, MPWW an Advisory Council(AC) of experienced incarcerated writers at Faribault Prison to determine what in-person courses would most appeal to them and their peers after a long, pandemic-caused hiatus in in-person classes. Collaboratively, we designed two courses, one at an introductory course intended to appeal to students who had never taken a writing class before, and the other at an intermediate level courses intended to meet the needs of more experienced writers and students.MPWW's Artistic Director, Jennifer Bowen, staffed both courses through MPWW's instructor pool. The two courses were an introductory speculative fiction class taught by Abbey Mae Otis and an intermediate poetry class focused on form taught by Michael Kleber-Diggs. On their course evaluations, students overwhelmingly reported that, as a result of their class, they had gained concrete craft skills, experienced improvement in mental health and mood, and felt less isolated and more connected to a broader artistic community. Bowen also distributed evaluative surveys to the Writers Collective Members, who reported feeling empowered by their role in the project and their ability to shape the programming options available in their communities.",,,"N/A. At the project conclusion, MPWW will fund a portion of Artistic Director Jennifer Bowen's salary through general funds for her role in project oversight. ",8500,,"Michael Kleber-Diggs Chris Fischbach Paul Van Dyke V.V. Ganeshananthan Amirah Ellison Charlene Charles Kevin Reese Bethany Whitehead",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop",,"Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop (MPWW) will undertake a significant programming expansion: a public art project featuring the written work of incarcerated writers, adapted into large-scale window decals installed in prominent public places in Minnesota, accompanying audio/video pieces made in collaboration between those writers and other local artists, and a supplementary handbook intended to facilitate community discussion about the intersection of art and incarceration.",,,2022-10-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mike,Alberti,,,,,," 651-285-0990"," mike@mnprisonwriting.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Faribault, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-prison-writing-workshop-public-art-project,,,,
10031110,"Minnesota African Action Coalition: Arts-based Community Engagement, Leadership & Network Building",2022,90000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Through community conversations and networking, the activities involved in our proposed art and the culture-infused coalition-building process will achieve several interrelated and mutually-reinforcing outcomes for African Minnesotans and the broader Minnesota community. AEDS' mission is to economically empower African Minnesotans. We are the only African-led organization that intentionally uses African art and cultural assets to drive local economic development, support African entrepreneurs, and build family and community wealth. AEDS will commission African immigrant artists as partners in all project activities, helping to boost their income and sustain them in their practices as cultural creators and evolvers. One artist will kick off each community conversation and networking event with a performance; 3 - 5 artists will present work at each annual leadership conference. AEDS' network of artists includes Ethiopian vocalist Genet Abate, the Somali Museum Dance Troupe, the Ethiopian Eritrean Students Association, and Afrocontigbo, an African-women dance group that draws audiences to join energetic, spirit-lifting dances. The project will also provide platforms to lift and promote African food, jewelry, apparel, and other cultural vendors and small businesses to grow their base of customers and income. The project creates venues and economic opportunities for African immigrant artists to share and showcase their talents, thus supporting the development of diverse humanities programming by individual Minnesotans of African heritage. Community conversations and leadership conferences will support African Minnesotan professionals representing a range of sectors and organizations, with honorariums. Their commissioned participation in these activities acknowledges the value of their expertise, lived experiences, and skills; raise their visibility to a broader professional network; and uplifts their confidence to challenge negative narratives about our cultures and communities. AEDS will work with African and other ethnic-led media organizations such as Oromia 11, Mshale, and the Sahan Journal to promote the events and participating artists and speakers to millions of statewide, national, and global audiences. By providing African immigrant artists, vendors, professionals, and leaders with financial resources and significant media exposure, the project will better preserve and honor African cultural heritage and identity in Minnesota. Proposed activities will also increase the depth and breadth of Minnesotans who will connect with our state's African arts, culture, and heritage and provide education on African cultural identity. The project will unite Minnesotans representing Minnesota's growing and increasingly diverse African diaspora to experience and learn about each other's art, culture, histories, and heritage in more significant ways. In addition to being audiences of diverse African cultural performances and other art forms, integrated into project activities, African Minnesotans will engage in thoughtful and evocative dialogue to broaden and deepen their understanding of each other's heritage, cultural identity, and experiences. Through these discussions, they will build relationships, find commonalities, and be empowered to co-create a shared cultural identity inclusive of their various experiences as African Minnesotans and to take action through the emerging coalition.","In 2022, AEDS made significant progress in supporting the development of diverse humanities programming by individual Minnesotans of African heritage to preserve and honor African cultural heritage and identity in our state. We planned, produced, and offered three online forums, the festival, and parade, and the 3rd annual leadership conference to lift and provide education about dynamic and intersecting African cultural identities, increasing the depth and breadth of Minnesotans to connect with the state's ever-diversifying and evolving African art, culture, and heritage African heritage artists and cultural practitioners were commissioned to share their talents at these events, earning income and growing their audiences while raising awareness of African contributions to MN's art, culture, and economic landscape. Community Conversations and Listening Forums April 6, 2022: Cultural Asset Tools for African Business Development This first forum started with a poem by MN-based, Sagirah Shahid, a Black American African Poet. AEDS' Director of Small Business Development, Homeownership, and Workforce Programs, Idris Mohammed, was joined by three other African immigrant panelists from across the US to share their insights and expertise about innovative art and culture-based strategies deployed by African immigrant entrepreneurs to start and grow microenterprises and small businesses. Moderated by Nigerian-born dance artist, Korma Aguh-Stuckmayer, of AfroContigbo, the event highlighted the resources available for artists and entrepreneurs to build a successful business with African cultural asset tools. June 29, 2022: A Lived Experience of African Artists and Cultural Creators in Preserving, Honoring, and Transforming African Cultural Heritage and Identity MN-based journalist, Artist/Poet, and Diaspora Engagement Artist, Lolla Mohammed Nur, facilitated a panel of four African immigrant artists, cultural creators, and nonprofit leaders. Nimo Farah, Bush Fellow and co-founder of Somali Arts Language and Leadership Institute, was among the panelists who explored how she and others on the panel use their creative vision and skills to preserve, honor, and transform African cultural heritage and identity across Minnesota and the US> September 28, 2022: African Cultural Health and Wellness Virtual Forum The last community conversation of 2022 featured two St Paul-based African immigrant healthcare professionals, Dr. Florence Njoyi DBH, LICSW, MSW, and Dr. Richard B. Oni, and Dr. Milkeeso H. Foge, a healthcare professional from Minneapolis. The session, moderated by Dr. Gemechu A. Kurfessa, examined how Africans use their diverse cultural traditions and practices to support health and wellness, and navigate the impacts of the pandemic on the medical, mental, and socio-emotional health and well-being of African immigrants, refugees, and second-generation youth. Little Africa Festival and Parade: August 7, 2022 This year's event featured about 19 visual and performing artists, an African designer fashion show, and nearly 60, mainly African Minnesotan, vendors selling food, beverages, apparel, jewelry, books, and professional services. The event included an all-nations parade that all audience members were invited to join. National Leadership Conference: December 8 & 9, 2022 The 2023 event, produced as a hybrid live and online event, was an incredible success with keynote speakers, PLO Lumumba, direct from Kenya, and dynamic author and inspirational speaker, Dr. Verna Price. Plenary panels and break-out sessions focused on creative placemaking, art-based healing and cultural identity, and African women and youth leadership. The event featured art and cultural performances from African artists that included singers, Addisu Fergassa and Genet Abate, and performances by West African dancers with Afrocontigbo and the Somali Museum Dance Group. MAAC Coalition Building Activities: Ongoing 2022 forums and the year-end 3rd annual Conference facilitated ongoing cross-ethnic coalition-building activities among African leaders across MN and connected them with African leaders across the country. A five-member national coalition board comprised of AEDS' President and CEO, Dr. Gene Gelgelu, as the coalition Chair and Grace Mbosi-Enwesi, President of the MN Institute for Nigerian Development (MIND MN), serving as the Vice Chair, has formed. The board joins four African immigrant and refugee leaders who include Twin Cities-based leaders, Mr. Mohamed Ahmed, Founder and CEO of the MN-based, Kayed Foundation, and Mr. Jude Nnadi, Founder and CEO of the MN African Coalition. AEDS is currently seeking funding to subcontract Bo Thao, Co-Founder of the Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL), to facilitate the coalition planning and building process. ; During the final reporting period of 2023, AEDS leveraged our remaining MHC grant funds to organize and produce a series of community conversations and engagement activities with ethnically diverse African Minnesotans - immigrants, refugees, and US-born and raised young adults and youth. These activities fostered and facilitated dialogue about issues of most concern for participants, their families, and the broader African Minnesotan communities they represent while helping to develop their leadership, networking, public speaking, and cross-culture and cross-sector communication skills. Community Conversation 2023 Virtual Forums Building on the success of the 2022 Annual National Leadership Conference, we partnered with African Minnesotan leaders representing various sectors to host three forums in 2023 year-to-date. Moderators and panelists were paid honorariums to share their subject matter expertise and facilitate and engage in meaningful and rich discussions.February 22, 2023: Weaving Connections, Building Community, and Celebrating DiversityThis forum celebrating Black History Month featured an all-African immigrant and refugee woman panel of presenters, including Dr. Artika R. Tyner, a Minnesota-based Motivational and Social Change Speaker. The session opened with poetry from Twin Cities artist Sagirah Shahid to spur dialogue around Black History, cross-cultural relationship building between African immigrants and African Americans and harnessing cultural assets to start, grow, and build thriving businesses and create wealth-building pathways. Approximately 74 individual leaders, mainly Minnesota-based African immigrants and refugees, registered, with about 50 participating in the virtual forum. April 5, 2023: Culturally-specific Business Development Strategies for African Immigrant CommunitiesModerated by Jamie (Schumacher) Kalakaru-Mava, Minneapolis-based artist and author, this session featured a panel of African immigrant cultural business development professionals, including AEDS' Director of Small Business Development and Homeownership Programs, Idris Mohammed. The session explored strategies employed by African immigrants and refugees to translate their cultural assets, such as food, apparel, designs, jewelry, stories, and healing practices, to start and operate businesses that preserve and reinforce African cultural identity and meet the needs of African Minnesotans for cultural goods and culturally-grounded professional and other businesses services delivered in their languages by entrepreneurs from their communities. These businesses also help immigrants and refugees transition to life in Minnesota and the U.S., making the neighborhoods where they live and work more welcoming. On average, the first two forums drew an average of 90 participants, were viewed on AEDS' social media over 500 times, and reached over 1,000 individuals statewide and nationally. September 20, 2023: African Cultural Healing Practices and Lessons to Be LearnedHanna Getachew Kreusser, Executive Director of Face to Face, moderated the session focused on traditional African cultural health practices and how these practices are being integrated into medical and mental health services for African Minnesotans. Over 40 individuals participated in the forum, which reached 220 people as a live broadcast forum. Over 100 Minnesotans participated in the forum, mainly African immigrants and refugees. The event was well received, with Africans viewing the discussion from the US, the UK, Europe, several African nations, the Middle East, and India. 2023 Little Africa Creative Placemaking AEDS partnered with the Minnesota Humanities Center to offer a Little Africa Business and Cultural District tour on July 27 from 11 am to 1 p.m. MHC and AEDS staff were joined by 40 Minnesotans, mainly non-Africans, on the tour, which included snacks and beverages at the Snelling Caf', where participants were introduced to the district as AEDS' creative placemaking initiative. The tour proceeded with a visit to several African cultural-themed exterior murals on district businesses. The tour participants split into groups to visit Ethiopian and Ghanaian-owned hair braiding and beauty salons, Ethiopian and Somali markets, and a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony at Sabrina Caf'. AEDS staff shared information about the businesses and the ceremony and its cultural and business significance. The tour group returned to Snelling Caf' where they enjoyed traditional Ethiopian food for lunch, viewed a documentary about the district, and shared feedback about their experiences. The 2023 Little Africa Festival and Parade were tremendously successful, with an intergenerational, cross-ethnic audience of nearly 10,000 Minnesotans experiencing African art, food, and cultural products from over 100 performing artists and 65 vendors. At the end of 2020, we purchased a building on Snelling Avenue to anchor our Little African creative placemaking efforts amongst Midway-Hamline's African immigrant residents and entrepreneurs, with the goals of redeveloping this building into the Little Africa Plaza with an African halal grocery store, spaces for cultural businesses, and the Little Africa Museum and Gallery. To date, we have secured capital grants to support its redevelopment and transformation. We anticipate completing work and opening the space to the public in April 2024. As the space is being redeveloped, we will engage African Minnesotans and others in planning, designing, and developing a Little Africa Museum and Gallery as a new art and cultural institution and destination to center our creative placemaking work in the district. MAAC Coalition Building Activities: Ongoing AEDS continued to engage African Minnesotan leaders in discussions in 2023 focused on building a statewide coalition and is exploring the drafting of bylaws and other related legal structures for the coalition with a Minneapolis-based pro bono law firm.",,,"Bush Foundation: $50,000 MN State Arts Board: $25,000 BCBS Center for Prevention: $12,500 City of St Paul Culture STAR: $10,000 Building Healthy Places CIRE: $30,000 Capital Region Watershed District: $10,000 LISC TC: $25,000 Metropolitan Regional Arts Commission: $15,000 Corporate Sponsorships: $30,700 Vendor Fees: $8,875 Conference Registration Fees: $14,751 . * MN State Arts Board (General Operating Support): $25,000 * Festival and Parade: City of St Paul Culture STAR: $10,000 * Festival and Parade: Capital Region Watershed District: $12,000 * Festival and Parade: Metropolitan Regional Arts Commission: $15,000 * Festival and Parade: Corporate Sponsorships: $25,000. Little Africa Festival and Parade * BMO Harris: $250 * Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community: $250 * Concordia: $500 * MEDA: $1,000 * Reconnect Rondo: $1,000 * Ramsey and Dakota Recycling $7,500 * Allianz $2,500 * US Bank $2,500 * CRWD: $12,000 * MRAC Flexible Support: $15,000 * MN State Arts Board $25,000 * The Aliveness Project: $2,500 * Twin Cities Rise: $500 Conference * Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Center for Prevention: $10,000 * City of St Paul Culture Star: $10,000 * Bush Foundation: $10,000 * Greater Twin Cities United Way: $2,500 * Old National Bank: $2,500 * US Bank: $2,500 * Youthprise: $2,500",90121,,"Kate Speed, Board Chair Program Officer, Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Gebi Tufa (will be appointed Treasurer) Private Citizen Omar Kissi, Owner Oromia Transportation Rebecca Cooper, Secretary Affluent Segment Leader, Wells Fargo Bank Antony J Isubikalu, Member Assistant Vice President, US Bank Wealth Management Gene Gelgelu (MBA), Ex Officio President & CEO, African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS); Kate Speed, Board Chair Program Officer, Twin Cities Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) Gebi Tufa, Treasurer (Community Member) Omar Kissi, Owner Oromia Transportation Rebecca Cooper, Secretary Affluent Segment Leader, Wells Fargo Bank Antony J Isubikalu, Member Assistant Vice President, US Bank Wealth Management Gene Gelgelu (MBA), Ex Officio President & CEO, African Economic Development Solutions (AEDS)",,"African Economic Development Solutions",,"AEDS will harness African heritage art and culture to support and bolster community engagement, leadership development, and networking activities that culminate in launching the Minnesota African Action Coalition (MAAC). MAAC will facilitate collaboration among diverse African Minnesotans and create economic opportunities for African heritage artists, vendors, and businesses while reinforcing, preserving, and exploring our diverse cultures and identities.",,,2022-02-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-african-action-coalition-arts-based-community-engagement-leadership-network,,,,
10031129,"Minnesota Children's Museum Arts and Access Programs",2023,366145,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Minnesota Children's Museum Legacy Grant Year 2","Saint Paul Improved visitor satisfaction as measured by surveying, observation, and other evaluation tools Learning new ways to create immersive experiences by working with theater professionals Statewide Big Orange Dance Machine: 100s of adults and children experience surprising and unexpected play time and joy during a series of community appearances Measured by: Tracking number of people who interact with the machine Parenting resources Parenting adults engage with the content and express appreciation for museum's role in supporting playful learning ",,,,N/A,365511,,"Michael Fiddelke, Chair of the Board Suzette Huovinen, Treasurer & Chair Elect Kate McRoberts, Secretary Will Au-Yeung Kelly Axtell Kevin Balon Debra Bauler Robert Befidi Matt Brown Tony Brown Adrian Chiu Elizabeth Cummings Hayley Cunningham Tang Gerald Denson Liz Deziel Albino Feijo HT Fish Krista Hagen Julie Joyce Michael Kaphing Chris Kelley Jim Mancini Steve Mog James Momon Jim Mulrooney Tim Noel Pilar Oppedisano Gail Peterson Scott Peterson Andrea Piepho Elisa Rasmussen Liz Revnew Wolf Elizabeth Rominski Nicole Sever Kimberlee Sinclair Cassidy Steiner Katharine Tinucci Robert Wollan Drew Zinkel; See attached file.",,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Children's Museum's mission is sparking children's learning through play. Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will help us to bring our mission to life by creating new dynamic experiences at the museum in St. Paul and engaging communities across the state in playful learning. ",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Johnstone,,,,,," 651-225-6009"," ajohnstone@mcm.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs-0,,,,
10031129,"Minnesota Children's Museum Arts and Access Programs",2022,358125,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Minnesota Children's Museum Legacy Grant Year 1","255 - Improved visitor satisfaction as measured by surveying, observation, and other evaluation tools - Learning new ways to create immersive experiences by working with theater professionals - We typically have a goal of number of visitors we would like to reach, but our admission numbers continue to be skewed by the pandemic. 257 - Big Orange Dance Machine: - 100s of adults and children experience surprising and unexpected play time and joy during a series of community appearances - Measured by: Tracking number of people who interact with the machine - Play kits - Children in lower-income families engage in open-ended play by interacting with the play kits - Parents indicate that kids were engaged during play time with the kits - Measured by: Feedback from survey of families who received a kit",,,,N/A,358125,,"Suzette Huovinen, Chair of the Board Michael Fiddelke, Past Chair Matt Brown, Treasurer Kate McRoberts, Secretary Santiago Abraham Will Au-Yeung Kelly Axtell Debra Bauler Frank Bedo Tricia Brackeen Jennifer Bratton Tony Brown Adrian Chiu Elizabeth Cummings Hayley Cunningham Tang Krista Hagen John Henningsgaard Carmen Johnson Julie Joyce Mike Kaphing Chris Kelley Jim Mancini Jillian McAdams Steve Mog James Momon Jim Mulrooney Ben Ollendick Pilar Oppedisano Clayton O'Toole Gail Peterson Scott Peterson Andrea Piepho Elisa Rasmussen Liz Revnew Wolf Elizabeth Rominski Nicole Sever Kimberlee Sinclair Cassidy Steiner Katharine Tinucci Robert Wollan Drew Zinkel; Suzette Huovinen, Chair of the Board Drew Zinkel, MD, Chair Elect Michael Fiddelke, Past Chair Matt Brown, Treasurer Kate McRoberts, Secretary Santiago Abraham Kelly Axtell Debra Bauler Frank Bedo David Benedict Tricia Brackeen Jennifer Bratton Tony Brown Adrian Chiu Elizabeth Cummings Grady Davis Ken Hanley John Henningsgard Bryan Hollaway Carmen Johnson Julie Joyce Jeanne Junker Su Ryeon Kang Chris Kelley Jim Mancini Jillian McAdams Ben Ollendick Clayton O'Toole Gail Peterson Scott Peterson Andrea Piepho Elisa Rasmussen Elizabeth Rominski Nicole Sever Kimberlee Sinclair Cassidy Steiner Robert Wollan",,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Children's Museum's mission is sparking children's learning through play. Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will help us to bring our mission to life by creating new dynamic experiences at the museum in St. Paul and engaging communities across the state in playful learning. ",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amanda,Johnstone,,,,,," 651-225-6009"," ajohnstone@mcm.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey, Statewide, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs-0,,,,
14391,"Minnesota Humanities Center Collaborative Funds",2012,5150,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Programs and Purposes. $325,000 the first year and $325,000 the second year are for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the ethnic identities of Minnesotans for grants from these funds.",,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center provided collaborative funds to museums and organizations celebrating the ethnic identities of Minnesotans. Legacy funds supported the following grants and projects between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013:Dakota Nation Wide Conference ($500.00)The Dakota Nation Wide Conference brought indigenous people from across the continent together in traditional Dakota homelands to honor the past, share experiences and knowledge, and to heal. The conference included visits to sacred sites as well as speakers on a variety of topics.Minnesota African American Museum ($2,500.00)Legacy funds supported the opening and inaugural exhibit creation and display of “Bringing It Home,” a retrospective of Black n’ Brown Baseball in Minnesota and beyond. With this inaugural exhibition, MAAM supported the recovery and popular awareness of this once lost legacy. The exhibition focused on the vibrant and unique local history, towns, teams, and players that memorably marked it and also provided a panoramic survey of the Negro Leagues once credited as the largest sector of black-owned businesses in the United States offering employment, entertainment, economic opportunity, and pride to thousands of Blacks and others throughout the country.Outcomes: Completed design work and printing for 15 images; professionally re-imaged several aged photos and related documents; and designed digital content for 3 monitors.Red Lake Public School District ($10,000.00)Red Lake Public School District used Legacy funds to ensure that all students and community members had access to print and electronic books via school site libraries. The project provided a range of printed and electronic materials, support for enhancing literacy engagement, and a vehicle to limit summer achievement loss.Outcomes: During the grant period, 104 students utilized the electronic media made possible by the grant and 454 students utilized the summer library program and new materials purchased with the Legacy funds.Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday ($5,155.50)In 2012-13, the Humanities Center worked with the Governor’s Commission on the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 2013 on the statewide celebration of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Funds supported the planning process for the event that took place on January 21, 2013 at Saint Paul Central High School Auditorium. This 2013 theme was “Moving Beyond Tolerance to Allophilia.”Support for Council Partners ($75,572.35)A portion of the Legacy funds appropriated to the Humanities Center for its purposes and programs were used to support collaborative, Legacy grant-funded work with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. Activities supported are included in section two of this report.Between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013, $2,608.42 in Legacy funding supported the exploratory phase of new Collaborative Funds program design and development.",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4263",elizabeth@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-collaborative-funds,,,,
14391,"Minnesota Humanities Center Collaborative Funds",2013,91186,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Programs and Purposes. $325,000 the first year and $325,000 the second year are for programs and purposes of the Minnesota Humanities Center. The Minnesota Humanities Center may consider museums and organizations celebrating the ethnic identities of Minnesotans for grants from these funds.",,"- Awarded three grants to museums and organizations celebrating the ethnic identities of Minnesotans: Dakota Nationwide Conference, Minnesota African American Museum, and Red Lake Public School District - Contributed to and supported the grant project goals of the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council.",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center provided collaborative funds to museums and organizations celebrating the ethnic identities of Minnesotans. Legacy funds supported the following grants and projects between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013:Dakota Nation Wide Conference ($500.00)The Dakota Nation Wide Conference brought indigenous people from across the continent together in traditional Dakota homelands to honor the past, share experiences and knowledge, and to heal. The conference included visits to sacred sites as well as speakers on a variety of topics.Minnesota African American Museum ($2,500.00)Legacy funds supported the opening and inaugural exhibit creation and display of “Bringing It Home,” a retrospective of Black n’ Brown Baseball in Minnesota and beyond. With this inaugural exhibition, MAAM supported the recovery and popular awareness of this once lost legacy. The exhibition focused on the vibrant and unique local history, towns, teams, and players that memorably marked it and also provided a panoramic survey of the Negro Leagues once credited as the largest sector of black-owned businesses in the United States offering employment, entertainment, economic opportunity, and pride to thousands of Blacks and others throughout the country.Outcomes: Completed design work and printing for 15 images; professionally re-imaged several aged photos and related documents; and designed digital content for 3 monitors.Red Lake Public School District ($10,000.00)Red Lake Public School District used Legacy funds to ensure that all students and community members had access to print and electronic books via school site libraries. The project provided a range of printed and electronic materials, support for enhancing literacy engagement, and a vehicle to limit summer achievement loss.Outcomes: During the grant period, 104 students utilized the electronic media made possible by the grant and 454 students utilized the summer library program and new materials purchased with the Legacy funds.Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday ($5,155.50)In 2012-13, the Humanities Center worked with the Governor’s Commission on the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday 2013 on the statewide celebration of the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Funds supported the planning process for the event that took place on January 21, 2013 at Saint Paul Central High School Auditorium. This 2013 theme was “Moving Beyond Tolerance to Allophilia.”Support for Council Partners ($75,572.35)A portion of the Legacy funds appropriated to the Humanities Center for its purposes and programs were used to support collaborative, Legacy grant-funded work with the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, the Council on Black Minnesotans, and the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council. Activities supported are included in section two of this report.Between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013, $2,608.42 in Legacy funding supported the exploratory phase of new Collaborative Funds program design and development.",,,2011-07-01,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Elizabeth,"de Soto","Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",MN,55106,"(651) 772-4263",elizabeth@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-collaborative-funds,,,,
14392,"Minnesota Humanities Center K-12 Education Initiative",2012,73111,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center invests in building targeted partnerships with districts for greater, deeper, and more strategic systems change. At the same time, the Humanities Center continues to offer high quality, humanities-focused learning opportunities, both in-person and online, for individual educators.",,"The Humanities Center invested in building targeted partnerships with districts for greater, deeper, and more strategic systems change. At the same time, the Humanities Center continued to offer high quality, humanities-focused learning opportunities, both in-person and online, for individual educators.Legacy funds supported the following K-12 Education Initiative programs between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013:In-Person Absent Narratives Professional Development ($88,676.30)The Humanities Center created, conducted, and supported cultural and educational programs which encouraged exemplary teaching and provided opportunities for teacher renewal. These professional development offerings emphasized humanities content as expressed in literature, history, and cultural studies to understand Absent Narratives as human experiences. In-person professional development inspired educators to incorporate Absent Narratives into their classrooms at the curricular level.Education Convenings and Summits ($59,855.45)The Humanities Center brought leaders in the field of education together to discuss how we can meet the educational needs of all Minnesotans. Education convenings and summits focused primarily on how schools and organizations can view the cultures and languages of non-majority children and youth as assets and identifying ways participants can work collaboratively to utilize these assets in the fight to close the achievement gap in Minnesota classrooms.Online Absent Narratives Professional Development ($12,401.87)Knowing that many educators are unable to attend in-person workshops, the Humanities Center worked to make available learning opportunities that individuals could take online on their own schedules. Legacy funds supported a portion of these online offerings and webinars.School Partnerships ($30,212.89)The Humanities Center worked to build partnerships with school districts in Minnesota that would allow educators to go deeper in their Absent Narratives learning. Legacy funding supported a portion of the work with Saint Paul Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Northwest Suburban Integration School District.  The Humanities Center also explored new partnerships and collaboration possibilities with a variety of schools and districts, both in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.Absent Narratives Resources ($90,351.55 – total of resources below)The Humanities Center created and made available educational resources which supported and encouraged exemplary teaching. Legacy funds supported these Absent Narratives Resources from July 1, 2011 – December 31, 2013.Bdote Memory Map ($3,127.40)The Bdote Memory Map is a geography-based, digital media resource for Dakota people to express connections to traditional places and to help non-Native citizens to see Minnesota from an indigenous point of view. The Bdote Memory Map is an introduction to some traditional Dakota sites in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area focused on the bdote, or confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. This resource helps teachers bring into their classrooms, in an authentic and real way, the significance of the Bdote area, learning from Dakota people the significance of their relationship to the place we now call Minnesota. African American Anthology ($36,414.19)The African American Anthology tentatively titled One Hundred Years:  An Anthology of Minnesota’s African American Writers will be a comprehensive collection of the literary works of African Americans who have spent significant portions of their lives living in the state of Minnesota. This unique anthology will document the progression of the literary voice of African Americans of this region of the Upper Midwest. Through a competitive process, works have been selected for inclusion in the anthology that will span subject matter and styles that make the Midwestern African American voice special.Absent Narratives Resource Collection ($33,947.06)The Absent Narratives Resource Collection is a free, searchable database of more than 500 videos, discussion guides, and books that help to restore relationships and amplify community voices. These narratives engage, heal, connect, explore, and strengthen the learning experiences of all Minnesotans. Legacy funds supported both the creation of additional resources for the collection and continued improvements to and maintenance of the online platform. MN Original Events and Activity Guides ($16,862.90)The Humanities Center partnered with tpt to create educator guides for nearly every artist featured in a MN Original episode. These guides help fulfill the program’s mission to make the arts more accessible and to inspire creative expression beyond the broadcast and web. An Evening with tpt’s MN Original is designed to celebrate and learn from Minnesota’s creative community. At each event, an artist from tpt’s award-winning weekly series MN Original engaged participants in an interactive discussion reflective of the artist’s work. From July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, Legacy funding supported three MN Original events attended by 156 people:November 15, 2012 – An Evening with tpt’s MN Original: An Evening with E.G. Bailey and Shá CageFebruary 28, 2013 – An Evening with tpt’s MN Original: An Evening withTa-coumba Aiken November 14, 2013 – An Evening with tpt’s MN Original: An Evening with Said Salah AhmedBetween July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013, $6,658.69 in Legacy funding supported the exploratory phase of new K-12 Education Initiative program design and development.",2011-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517724278,casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-k-12-education-initiative,,,,
14392,"Minnesota Humanities Center K-12 Education Initiative",2013,215046,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,"- 30 educator guides were created to accompany MN Original episodes created by tpt, making the arts more accessible and inspiring creativity - 184 individuals learned from Minnesota’s creative community through three public events in partnership with tpt featuring Minnesota artists - More than 500 videos, discussion guides, and books are available online (free of charge) in the Humanities Center’s Absent Narratives Resource Collection - Improved the usability of the Humanities Center’s Absent Narratives Resource Collection by making the resource database searchable and increasing the ability to link to resources - Over 45 authors submitted work for inclusion in an anthology of Minnesota’s African American writers, and 78 works by 33 writers were selected for inclusion by leaders in the literary community through a competitive process - Four education convenings, summits, and listening sessions brought together over 240 individuals to discuss how we can meet the educational needs of all Minnesotans - Staff, partners, and scholars used evaluation findings and participant feedback to improve the Humanities Center’s foundational offering Increase - Over 650 educators and community members attended 23 professional development offerings",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center invests in building targeted partnerships with districts for greater, deeper, and more strategic systems change. At the same time, the Humanities Center continues to offer high quality, humanities-focused learning opportunities, both in-person and online, for individual educators.",,"The Humanities Center invested in building targeted partnerships with districts for greater, deeper, and more strategic systems change. At the same time, the Humanities Center continued to offer high quality, humanities-focused learning opportunities, both in-person and online, for individual educators.Legacy funds supported the following K-12 Education Initiative programs between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013:In-Person Absent Narratives Professional Development ($88,676.30)The Humanities Center created, conducted, and supported cultural and educational programs which encouraged exemplary teaching and provided opportunities for teacher renewal. These professional development offerings emphasized humanities content as expressed in literature, history, and cultural studies to understand Absent Narratives as human experiences. In-person professional development inspired educators to incorporate Absent Narratives into their classrooms at the curricular level.Education Convenings and Summits ($59,855.45)The Humanities Center brought leaders in the field of education together to discuss how we can meet the educational needs of all Minnesotans. Education convenings and summits focused primarily on how schools and organizations can view the cultures and languages of non-majority children and youth as assets and identifying ways participants can work collaboratively to utilize these assets in the fight to close the achievement gap in Minnesota classrooms.Online Absent Narratives Professional Development ($12,401.87)Knowing that many educators are unable to attend in-person workshops, the Humanities Center worked to make available learning opportunities that individuals could take online on their own schedules. Legacy funds supported a portion of these online offerings and webinars.School Partnerships ($30,212.89)The Humanities Center worked to build partnerships with school districts in Minnesota that would allow educators to go deeper in their Absent Narratives learning. Legacy funding supported a portion of the work with Saint Paul Public Schools, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Northwest Suburban Integration School District.  The Humanities Center also explored new partnerships and collaboration possibilities with a variety of schools and districts, both in the Twin Cities metro area and beyond.Absent Narratives Resources ($90,351.55 – total of resources below)The Humanities Center created and made available educational resources which supported and encouraged exemplary teaching. Legacy funds supported these Absent Narratives Resources from July 1, 2011 – December 31, 2013.Bdote Memory Map ($3,127.40)The Bdote Memory Map is a geography-based, digital media resource for Dakota people to express connections to traditional places and to help non-Native citizens to see Minnesota from an indigenous point of view. The Bdote Memory Map is an introduction to some traditional Dakota sites in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul area focused on the bdote, or confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota Rivers. This resource helps teachers bring into their classrooms, in an authentic and real way, the significance of the Bdote area, learning from Dakota people the significance of their relationship to the place we now call Minnesota. African American Anthology ($36,414.19)The African American Anthology tentatively titled One Hundred Years:  An Anthology of Minnesota’s African American Writers will be a comprehensive collection of the literary works of African Americans who have spent significant portions of their lives living in the state of Minnesota. This unique anthology will document the progression of the literary voice of African Americans of this region of the Upper Midwest. Through a competitive process, works have been selected for inclusion in the anthology that will span subject matter and styles that make the Midwestern African American voice special.Absent Narratives Resource Collection ($33,947.06)The Absent Narratives Resource Collection is a free, searchable database of more than 500 videos, discussion guides, and books that help to restore relationships and amplify community voices. These narratives engage, heal, connect, explore, and strengthen the learning experiences of all Minnesotans. Legacy funds supported both the creation of additional resources for the collection and continued improvements to and maintenance of the online platform. MN Original Events and Activity Guides ($16,862.90)The Humanities Center partnered with tpt to create educator guides for nearly every artist featured in a MN Original episode. These guides help fulfill the program’s mission to make the arts more accessible and to inspire creative expression beyond the broadcast and web. An Evening with tpt’s MN Original is designed to celebrate and learn from Minnesota’s creative community. At each event, an artist from tpt’s award-winning weekly series MN Original engaged participants in an interactive discussion reflective of the artist’s work. From July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, Legacy funding supported three MN Original events attended by 156 people:November 15, 2012 – An Evening with tpt’s MN Original: An Evening with E.G. Bailey and Shá CageFebruary 28, 2013 – An Evening with tpt’s MN Original: An Evening withTa-coumba Aiken November 14, 2013 – An Evening with tpt’s MN Original: An Evening with Said Salah AhmedBetween July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013, $6,658.69 in Legacy funding supported the exploratory phase of new K-12 Education Initiative program design and development.",2011-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517724278,casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-k-12-education-initiative,,,,
14393,"Minnesota Humanities Center Community Partnerships",2012,91950,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To strengthen knowledge and understanding and to deepen cultural connections, the Humanities Center builds deep relationships and truly collaborates with individuals and organizations to create and share engaging humanities programs and resources. These humanities programs and resources help Minnesotans fulfill their civic responsibility of being informed and active participants in civic life. The Humanities Center also engages with communities and individuals in activities and dialogues to actively learn from the humanities and reflect upon issues raised. Programs focus on the unique knowledge and contributions of Minnesota’s rich variety of individuals and communities, working to create a common and shared future.",,"To strengthen knowledge and understanding and to deepen cultural connections during the biennium, the Humanities Center built deep relationships and truly collaborated with individuals and organizations to create and share engaging humanities programs and resources. These humanities programs and resources helped Minnesotans fulfill their civic responsibility of being informed and active participants in civic life. The Humanities Center also engaged with communities and individuals in activities and dialogues to actively learn from the humanities and reflect upon issues raised. Programs focused on the unique knowledge and contributions of Minnesota’s rich variety of individuals and communities, working to create a common and shared future.Legacy funds supported the following community partnership programs between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013:Museum on Main Street ($43,284.72)The Minnesota Humanities Center partnered with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) and rural communities to bring this one-of-a-kind humanities programming to small town museums and residents of Greater Minnesota. Museum on Main Street exhibitions are a powerful catalyst – opening doors to a community’s own history, its culture, its people, and to an enhanced pride of place. From July 1 through December 31, 2011 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music was exhibited at Evansville Arts Coalition (Evansville), Wilkommen Heritage and Preservation Society of Norwood Young America (Norwood Young America), Dassel Area Historical Society (Dassel), and Roseau County Historical Society (Roseau).From September 8, 2012 through June 22, 2013 The Way We Worked was exhibited at Minnesota’s Machinery Museum (Hanley Falls), Wright County Historical Society (Buffalo), Winona County Historical Society (Winona), Steele County Historical Society (Owatonna), Virginia Area Historical Society (Virginia), and the Depot Preservation Alliance (Baudette).American Indian Museum Fellowship ($136.54)The Humanities Center partnered with the Minnesota Historical Society on the American Indian Museum Fellowship. The Fellowship introduced American Indian students to the basics of tribal historic preservation and museum studies. Participants were chosen through a competitive application process for this three week program in June 2013.Humanities Center Events ($36,519.46)The Humanities Center offered high quality, humanities-focused, learning opportunities for individuals. These public events offered participants the opportunity to engage in activities and dialogues, actively learn from the humanities, and reflect upon issues raised. From July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the following Humanities Center events were supported with Legacy funds: Lunch and Learn programming at the Minnesota Humanities Center featureed community leaders who informed and engaged on important community issues. All Lunch and Learn activities connected to Humanities Center programs (with the exception of the Lunch and Learn for Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen), so there was always an opportunity to continue learning after the lunch and for participants to share what they have learned with others. From July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, Legacy funding supported six Lunch and Learns attended by 317 people: April 26, 2012 – Prayers on the Prairie: Muslim in MinnesotaJune 28, 2012 – Firsts: Minnesota's African American GroundbreakersAugust 23, 2012 – The Secret Behind Minnesota’s Thriving Latino Business CentersOctober 25, 2012 – Why Treaties Matter: Sovereignty and Treaty Rights as Economic Tools March 20, 2013 – Got Poetry? Poetry in Your Pocket, Poetry Out Loud, and Poetry for LunchMay 29, 2013 – Mnisota Makoce, an Indigenous Place: Exploring Bdote  The Healing Series was comprised of two distinct presentations with renowned speakers whose individual creative talents prompted participants to engage in tough conversations. Each event coalesced around a book chosen by the presenter. These unique events intersected historical themes via literary arts; visual arts; urban gardening; and the art of traditional and modern medicine, weaving a restorative web of community and creating healing through the power of story. Legacy funding supported two events attended by 98 people:September 6, 2012 – An Evening with Jonathan Odell April 25, 2013 – An Evening with Seitu JonesTowards a More Perfect Union ($16,756.23)Minnesota Humanities Center staff met with community members and engaged with the network of lifelong learning groups across the state to identify programming needs. Towards a More Perfect Union: Talking About the Constitution arose from this process. This program will harness the power of conversation to explore the most basic yet profound questions of our democracy. Through locally shaped, facilitated dialogues in communities throughout our state, Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds and experiences will explore the Constitution as a living document in their lives. Host sites will be chose through a competitive process in early 2014.Veterans’ Voices ($53,226.83)The Humanities Center collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to explore a project specific to the experiences of Minnesota Veterans. Project staff convened and met with veterans to explore the ways in which the humanities and the arts are and can be useful; identified projects that were currently underway that use the arts and humanities to bring the original stories and experiences of veterans more fully into public life and education; collaborated with others whose work is to bring our veterans “all the way home,” with the unique and powerful resources of the humanities and arts;  helped support existing programs; and, when needed, created new opportunities for Veterans to speak in their own voice and to connect with others in meaningful ways. On September 11, 2013, the unprecedented 25 Veterans’ Voices Awards Ceremony recognized 25 veterans who have made exceptional contributions to the community. These rising stars have not merely returned to civilian life, but are thriving and giving back to their Minnesota communities. Between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013, $13,107.99 in Legacy funding supported the exploratory phase of new Community Partnership program design and development.",2011-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517724278,casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-community-partnerships,,,,
14393,"Minnesota Humanities Center Community Partnerships",2013,82606,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,"- Forty-three Veterans under 25 were nominated for the 2013 Veterans’ Voices Award by community members - Recognized 25 Veterans for their contributions to the community in an unprecedented event on September 11, 2013 attended by over 225 Minnesota - Over 15,300 people visited Smithsonian Museum on Main Street traveling exhibits in 10 communities in Greater Minnesota - 380 people attended eight public events at the Minnesota Humanities Center - Community members convened to shape the vision of Towards a More Perfect Union: Talking about the Constitution. Host sites will be announced in February 2014.",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","To strengthen knowledge and understanding and to deepen cultural connections, the Humanities Center builds deep relationships and truly collaborates with individuals and organizations to create and share engaging humanities programs and resources. These humanities programs and resources help Minnesotans fulfill their civic responsibility of being informed and active participants in civic life. The Humanities Center also engages with communities and individuals in activities and dialogues to actively learn from the humanities and reflect upon issues raised. Programs focus on the unique knowledge and contributions of Minnesota’s rich variety of individuals and communities, working to create a common and shared future.",,"To strengthen knowledge and understanding and to deepen cultural connections during the biennium, the Humanities Center built deep relationships and truly collaborated with individuals and organizations to create and share engaging humanities programs and resources. These humanities programs and resources helped Minnesotans fulfill their civic responsibility of being informed and active participants in civic life. The Humanities Center also engaged with communities and individuals in activities and dialogues to actively learn from the humanities and reflect upon issues raised. Programs focused on the unique knowledge and contributions of Minnesota’s rich variety of individuals and communities, working to create a common and shared future.Legacy funds supported the following community partnership programs between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013:Museum on Main Street ($43,284.72)The Minnesota Humanities Center partnered with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Services (SITES) and rural communities to bring this one-of-a-kind humanities programming to small town museums and residents of Greater Minnesota. Museum on Main Street exhibitions are a powerful catalyst – opening doors to a community’s own history, its culture, its people, and to an enhanced pride of place. From July 1 through December 31, 2011 New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music was exhibited at Evansville Arts Coalition (Evansville), Wilkommen Heritage and Preservation Society of Norwood Young America (Norwood Young America), Dassel Area Historical Society (Dassel), and Roseau County Historical Society (Roseau).From September 8, 2012 through June 22, 2013 The Way We Worked was exhibited at Minnesota’s Machinery Museum (Hanley Falls), Wright County Historical Society (Buffalo), Winona County Historical Society (Winona), Steele County Historical Society (Owatonna), Virginia Area Historical Society (Virginia), and the Depot Preservation Alliance (Baudette).American Indian Museum Fellowship ($136.54)The Humanities Center partnered with the Minnesota Historical Society on the American Indian Museum Fellowship. The Fellowship introduced American Indian students to the basics of tribal historic preservation and museum studies. Participants were chosen through a competitive application process for this three week program in June 2013.Humanities Center Events ($36,519.46)The Humanities Center offered high quality, humanities-focused, learning opportunities for individuals. These public events offered participants the opportunity to engage in activities and dialogues, actively learn from the humanities, and reflect upon issues raised. From July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013, the following Humanities Center events were supported with Legacy funds: Lunch and Learn programming at the Minnesota Humanities Center featureed community leaders who informed and engaged on important community issues. All Lunch and Learn activities connected to Humanities Center programs (with the exception of the Lunch and Learn for Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Joyce Sutphen), so there was always an opportunity to continue learning after the lunch and for participants to share what they have learned with others. From July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013, Legacy funding supported six Lunch and Learns attended by 317 people: April 26, 2012 – Prayers on the Prairie: Muslim in MinnesotaJune 28, 2012 – Firsts: Minnesota's African American GroundbreakersAugust 23, 2012 – The Secret Behind Minnesota’s Thriving Latino Business CentersOctober 25, 2012 – Why Treaties Matter: Sovereignty and Treaty Rights as Economic Tools March 20, 2013 – Got Poetry? Poetry in Your Pocket, Poetry Out Loud, and Poetry for LunchMay 29, 2013 – Mnisota Makoce, an Indigenous Place: Exploring Bdote  The Healing Series was comprised of two distinct presentations with renowned speakers whose individual creative talents prompted participants to engage in tough conversations. Each event coalesced around a book chosen by the presenter. These unique events intersected historical themes via literary arts; visual arts; urban gardening; and the art of traditional and modern medicine, weaving a restorative web of community and creating healing through the power of story. Legacy funding supported two events attended by 98 people:September 6, 2012 – An Evening with Jonathan Odell April 25, 2013 – An Evening with Seitu JonesTowards a More Perfect Union ($16,756.23)Minnesota Humanities Center staff met with community members and engaged with the network of lifelong learning groups across the state to identify programming needs. Towards a More Perfect Union: Talking About the Constitution arose from this process. This program will harness the power of conversation to explore the most basic yet profound questions of our democracy. Through locally shaped, facilitated dialogues in communities throughout our state, Minnesotans of diverse backgrounds and experiences will explore the Constitution as a living document in their lives. Host sites will be chose through a competitive process in early 2014.Veterans’ Voices ($53,226.83)The Humanities Center collaborated with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to explore a project specific to the experiences of Minnesota Veterans. Project staff convened and met with veterans to explore the ways in which the humanities and the arts are and can be useful; identified projects that were currently underway that use the arts and humanities to bring the original stories and experiences of veterans more fully into public life and education; collaborated with others whose work is to bring our veterans “all the way home,” with the unique and powerful resources of the humanities and arts;  helped support existing programs; and, when needed, created new opportunities for Veterans to speak in their own voice and to connect with others in meaningful ways. On September 11, 2013, the unprecedented 25 Veterans’ Voices Awards Ceremony recognized 25 veterans who have made exceptional contributions to the community. These rising stars have not merely returned to civilian life, but are thriving and giving back to their Minnesota communities. Between July 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013, $13,107.99 in Legacy funding supported the exploratory phase of new Community Partnership program design and development.",2011-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,6517724278,casey@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-community-partnerships,,,,
14394,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming Administrative Support",2012,36508,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for the Collaborative Funds, K-12 Education Initiative, and Community Partnerships programs. This support included general planning meetings, financial management and reporting, and website maintenance and development. The Humanities Center also committed to deepening its ability to evaluate programming by sending staff to external evaluation workshops and hosting a series of five internal workshops with evaluation expert Dr. Michael Patton.",,,2011-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Michaelson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,kathleenm@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-administrative-support,,,,
14394,"Minnesota Humanities Center Legacy Funded Programming Administrative Support",2013,54443,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Humanities Center used a portion of the Legacy funding to provide administrative support for the Collaborative Funds, K-12 Education Initiative, and Community Partnerships programs. This support included general planning meetings, financial management and reporting, and website maintenance and development. The Humanities Center also committed to deepening its ability to evaluate programming by sending staff to external evaluation workshops and hosting a series of five internal workshops with evaluation expert Dr. Michael Patton.",,,2011-07-01,2013-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Kathleen,Michaelson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,kathleenm@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-legacy-funded-programming-administrative-support,,,,
25355,"Minnesota Children's Museum Arts and Access Programs 2",2015,395000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. Minnesota Children's Museum-Rochester (MCM-R) will engage adults and children in Southern Minnesota in exhibits and programs that build creative and critical thinking skills 2. MCM-R will expand participation by Minnesotans who currently are underserved due to financial or other barriers, by building a Play for All access program that includes free family memberships, targeted events with partner non-profit agencies and programs for school and community groups 3. Children and families will engage in creative art-making and building during the Creativity Jam exhibit at Minnesota Children's Museum’s downtown Saint Paul site. 4. Creativity Jam will provide access to creative play for more than 200,000 people. More than 40,000 will be served through the Museum’s ongoing free or reduced-price admission programs, which are funded by additional community partners. 5. Creativity Jam will provide an opportunity to expand Minnesota Children’s Museum’s offerings around art-making and other creative projects, leading to new iterations of these programs in the future. Visitors will be engaged in exhibit design process itself, as their participation in Creativity Jam will help lead to new and expanded creative programming at the museum. 6. The touring Storyland exhibit will catalyze children’s development of a disposition to read. 7. By experiencing the storyland exhibit, adults will increase awareness that literacy development begins in infancy and continues through adulthood. 8. Storyland will increase adults’ awareness of their key role in cultivating their children’s literacy through everyday activities.","Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester1. Served more low-income Minnesotans through the following Play for All program:a. Distributed 582 All Play Family Memberships vouchers.b. Hosted 9 Family events welcoming 540 individuals.c. Welcomed 817 children and 252 chaperones through 34 field trips. Though fewer field trips occurred, MCMR was successful in serving over 1,000 visitors.2. Presented 6 exhibits to the public.3. Welcomed 28,325 total visitors.4. Received multiple positive audience responses as highlighted in the anecdote section of this report.Creativity Jam1. Welcomed 203,477 visitors, with 57,213 - coming through the Museum’s Play for All access program, to both Creativity Jam 2 (August 1 – September 7, 2014) and Creativity Jam 3 (January 17 – June 30, 2015).2. Ongoing observation and survey feedback throughout the run of Creativity Jam 2 and 3 provided insight to how to modify the exhibit as well as offered positive responses from adults visiting the exhibit.3. Received multiple positive audience responses.Storyland Tour1. Presented Storyland tour at three Greater Minnesota locations, including the Carver County Historical Society in Waconia, Northfield Public Library in Northfield, and the Children’s Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato.2. Welcomed over 28,000 visitors during the grant period.",,,,391328,3672,"Kelly Baker, Chair, Vice President, Human Resources, General Mills Paul Kasbohm, Secretary,Senior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer, Star Tribune Philip McKoy, Past Chair, Senior Vice President, CIO – US Region at Aimia Inc. Steve Stensrud, Treasurer, Partner, Regional Risk and Compliance Leader, Baker Tilly Siyad Abdullahi, President & CEO, The Language Banc, Inc., Pro-Health Care, Inc. Kevin Balon, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Best Buy Robert Befidi, Strategy & Business Development, 3M Health Care Business Group Chris Bellini, Member, Cozen O’Connor Holly Boehne, Chief Technology Officer, Andersen Corporation Melissa Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer, Custom Alarm Steve Christenson, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Associate General Counsel, Ecolab Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group Chad Dayton, Program Director, Wilderness Inquiry Lisa Duff, Photographer Paul Dzubnar, President and CEO, Green Mill Restaurants Inc. Ann Ferreira, Principal, Good Harbor Capital Michael Fiddelke, Vice President of Pay & Benefits, Target HT Fish, Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Cargill Kristi Fox, Second Vice President, Group Client Relationships, Securian Janel Goff, Managing Director, Goff Investment Group Jim Grant, Assistant General Counsel, Piper Jaffray Hema Gunasekaran, Vice President, Nuveen Investments Patrick Harris, Sr. Vice President, Institutional Government, BMO Harris Bank Taylor Harwood, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Minnesota Bank & Trust Robert Hoke, Vice President, Relationship Management Manager, Wells Fargo Phil Krump, Director, BMO Harris Bank John Marshall, Manager of Community, Government Relations & Economic Development, Xcel Energy Kate McRoberts, Partner, Evantage Consulting Jennifer Moll, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Rochelle Myers, Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Sandra Peterson, Retired teacher and State of Minnesota Legislator Susan Oberman Smith, Vice President of Corporate Actuarial, Thrivent Financial Jeanne Voigt, Founder and Former President, MindWare Ronda Wescott, President, Global Technology, Travelers ",4.5,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Arts and Access Programs include three major initiatives: 1. Arts and access programming at Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester 2. Creativity Jam Exhibit; and 3. Storyland Tour of Greater Minnesota.",,,2014-08-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Dianne,Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,"(651) 225-6008",dkrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-childrens-museum-arts-and-access-programs-2,,,,
25364,"Minnesota Humanities Center – Transfer to the Association of Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations",2015,25000,,"$125,000 is from the arts and cultural heritage fund for the Veterans’ Voices program to educate and engage the community regarding veterans’ contributions, knowledge, skills, and experiences. Of this amount, $25,000 is for transfer to the Association of Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations for statewide programming to promote the Veterans’ Voices program. This is a onetime appropriation.","1. 300 underwriting messages to inform Minnesotans about Veterans’ Voices around the September 11 event2. 300 underwriting messages to inform Minnesotans about Veterans’ Voices around Veterans’ Day3. 900 Veterans’ Voices Vignettes – 90 second first person segments giving Veterans the opportunity to tell some of their stories in their own words and their own voice (30 different Veterans)4. Veterans’ Voices section on the Ampers website5. Ampers will provide The Humanities Center with the Veterans’ Voices Vignettes for posting on their website","-More than 300 messages aired statewide promoting the Veterans’ Voices event in September and explaining the Veterans’ Voices project as well as this particular on-air program.-More than 300 messages aired statewide in November promoting “Listen to a Vet: Bridging the Civilian Veteran Divide with Dr. Paula J. Caplan.”-Ampers produced a total of 30 different 90-second Veterans Voices segments.-Upon completion (end of July 2015), more 900 Veterans’ Voices segments will have aired (30 segments on 16 different stations each airing twice).-The segments will reach about 300,000 Minnesotans each week (based on Nielsen ratings combined with station estimates for those stations that are notmeasured by Nielsen).-Ampers and the Humanities Center created a new website(www.minnesotavets.org) that archives all of these segments providing all Minnesotans, now, and in the future, access to these segments.",,,,25000,,"Maggie Montgomery, President Michele Jansen, At-Large Debbie Benedict, Vice President Jo McMulen Boyer, At-Large Doug Westerman, Treasurer Ira Salmela, At-Large Pam Hill-Kroyer, Secretary",.05,"Association of Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations (Ampers)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ampers is partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center to expand the “Veterans’ Voices” project. Focused on widening the narrative surrounding Minnesota’s service members, this series will feature 25 different Veterans and will explore their knowledge, experience and leadership, from their perspectives, and in their own voices. Ampers will produce and distribute 25 different 90-second segments. ",,,2014-08-21,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joel,Glaser,"Association of Minnesota Public Education Radio Stations","2175 Stream Circle",Eagan,MN,55122,"(651) 686-5367",jglaser@ampers.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-transfer-association-minnesota-public-education-radio-stations,,,,
36603,"Minnesota Humanities Center Water/Ways",2017,,,,,"See Project Overview.",,,,43017,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Total: $43,017.75 We are Water MN is a program and partnership with the Humanities Center, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, Minnesota Historical Society, Minnesota Department of Health, Minnesota section of the American Water Works Association, and six greater Minnesota communities. Bringing Water/Ways, a traveling exhibition and community engagement initiative of the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program, Legacy funding helped support We Are Water MN work for relationship building with existing partners and for community engagement events at the 2016-2017 six Minnesota host sites, as well as to build relationships for the 2018-2019 host sites. The 2016-2017 host sites are located in St. Peter, Spicer, Red Wing, Sandstone, Lanesboro, and Detroit Lakes. The 2018-2019 host sites are located in Grand Rapids, Onamia, Cloquet, Minneapolis, Bemidji, Crookston, Austin, and Northfield. ",,,2015-07-01,2018-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","Saint Paul",Minnesota,55106,"(651) 772-4278",casey@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-humanities-center-waterways,,,,
36607,"Minnesota Children’s Museum Arts and Access Programs II",2017,475300,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St PaulChildren and families will engage in exhibits and programs that build critical and creative thinking skills. These experiences will reach more than 140,000 people. More than 30,000 will be served through the Museum’s ongoing free or reduced-price admission programs, which are funded by additional community partners.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of AmericaBring playful learning experiences to a new audience, reaching an estimated 80,000 people.Minnesota Children's Museum will continue to test the viability of a second Metro area site as a way to increase reach and build audiences.Minnesota Children’s Museum-RochesterMCM-R will engage adults and children in Southern Minnesota in exhibits and programs that build creative and critical thinking skills.These experiences will reach 30,000 people, 4,000 through the Play for All access program.","Exhibits at Minnesota Children’s Museum — St PaulWith funding from the State of Minnesota, the Museum was able to present the visiting exhibit, tiff presents digiPlaySpace™.Pop-Up Museum at Mall of AmericaIn the interest of providing ongoing play experiences during construction, the Museum chose to open a satellite location at the Mall of America due to its central location within the metro area and the potential to reach new audiences that visit the mall and may not venture to the Saint Paul location. With an official launch date of September 26, 2015, the Museum successfully opened this new satellite location and welcomed 70,809 visitors. In the first year of operating the MOA location, audiences enjoyed four family-favorite exhibits including Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog ™ and Ball-orama™.Minnesota Children’s Museum-RochesterIn addition to hosting 10 visiting exhibits and welcoming over 31,000 visitors under the new leadership of Heidi Mestad, our Rochester satellite activated strategies to successfully gain new funding partners to support ongoing programs, including the Bremer Bank Free First Sunday program",,,,475300,,"Kelly Baker, Chair, Vice President, Human Resources, General Mills; Paul Kasbohm, Secretary, Senior Vice President/Chief Revenue Officer, Star Tribune; Philip McKoy, Past Chair, Senior Vice President, CIO – US Region at Aimia Inc.; Steve Stensrud, Treasurer, Partner, Regional Risk and Compliance Leader, Baker Tilly; Siyad Abdullahi, President & CEO, The Language Banc, Inc., Pro-Health Care, Inc.; Kevin Balon, Senior Vice President, Merchandising, Best Buy; Robert Befidi, Strategy & Business Development, 3M Health Care Business Group; Chris Bellini, Member, Cozen O’Connor; Holly Boehne, Chief Technology Officer, Andersen Corporation; Melissa Brinkman, Chief Executive Officer, Custom Alarm; Steve Christenson, Vice President, Global Regulatory Affairs & Associate General Counsel, Ecolab; Terry Clark, Chief Marketing Officer, UnitedHealth Group; Chad Dayton, Program Director, Wilderness Inquiry; Lisa Duff, Photographer; Paul Dzubnar, President and CEO, Green Mill Restaurants Inc.; Ann Ferreira, Principal, Good Harbor Capital; Michael Fiddelke, Vice President of Pay & Benefits, Target; HT Fish, Vice President Strategy & Business Development, Cargill; Kristi Fox, Second Vice President, Group Client Relationships, Securian; Janel Goff, Managing Director, Goff Investment Group; Jim Grant, Assistant General Counsel, Piper Jaffray; Hema Gunasekaran, Vice President, Nuveen Investments; Patrick Harris, Sr. Vice President, Institutional Government, BMO Harris Bank; Taylor Harwood, Sr. Portfolio Manager, Minnesota Bank & Trust; Robert Hoke, Vice President, Relationship Management Manager, Wells Fargo; Phil Krump, Director, BMO Harris Bank; John Marshall, Manager of Community, Government Relations & Economic Development, Xcel Energy; Kate McRoberts, Partner, Evantage Consulting; Jennifer Moll, Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP; Rochelle Myers, Chief Strategy Officer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota; Sandra Peterson, Retired teacher and State of Minnesota Legislator; Susan Oberman Smith, Vice President of Corporate Actuarial, Thrivent Financial; Jeanne Voigt, Founder and Former President, MindWare; Ronda Wescott, President, Global Technology, Travelers",,"Minnesota Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2016 and June 30, 2017: (1) Offer special exhibits and programs promoting creative & critical thinking in our main museum in St. Paul. (2) A Pop-up satellite Museum at the Mall of America featuring four changing exhibits to attract thousands of new visitors. (3) Changing exhibits and access at Minnesota Children’s Museum-Rochester to ensure inclusive family experiences for the Rochester community. ",,,2016-07-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Diane,Krizan,"Minnesota Children's Museum","10 West Seventh Street","Saint Paul",Minnesota,55102,"(651) 225-6008",DKrizan@mcm.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-children-s-museum-arts-and-access-programs-ii,,,,
10038455,"Missing Voices from the Vietnam War Era: The Stories of Minnesota's Southeast Asian Women",2024,200000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese women who lived through these conflicts in Southeast Asia and resettled in the U.S., ultimately Minnesota, will be selected and interviewed. Their stories will be videotaped, compiled, edited, and integrated with historical context from experts. The completed documentary will be transformed into a book and published. CAAL and our partners will host virtual and in-person learning sessions with greater Minnesota partners in communities with significant Southeast Asian American populations. The documentary and book will be housed at the Freedom Library with hosted panel presentations, will be promoted to educators, and will be made available for audiences statewide.",,,,"Partner Sites",180000,20000,"Nicole Dailo (Incoming Chair), Shoua Lee (Vice Chair and temporary Secretary), Anil Hurkadli, Emma Corrie, Nonoko Sato, Tiffany Xiong, Bernadette Vang","1 FTE, 0.30 FTE, 0.10 FTE, 0.20 FTE, 0.10 FTE","Coalition of Asian American Leaders ",,"In a proclamation from the White House that President Biden issued in 2022: In 2012, our Nation launched a 13-year long commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War to ensure that every veteran, family, caregiver, and survivor impacted by the difficult years in Vietnam feels our Nation's gratitude for their sacrifice. As an organization and as a network, the Coalition of Asian American Leaders (CAAL) has been reflecting on the upcoming 50th commemoration of the Vietnam War and on those whose contributions and sacrifices are absent from the historical and current narrative of that era. Through this project, CAAL will work in partnership with East Side Freedom Library and Vietnamese Social Services (VSS) and with Cambodian American Partnership (CAP) as a program partner with the collaborative aim to provide a platform for Southeast Asian women to share their experiences - preserving history, honoring more inclusively the lives impacted, and building awareness of these stories in Minnesota, of particular relevance for our state where Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities established post-Vietnam War and continue to grow. CAAL and our partners will document and share the unheard stories of Southeast Asian women who resettled in Minnesota following the Vietnam War, a time of great conflict across the region that includes the Secret War in Laos and civil war in Cambodia when the Khmer Rouge regime overtook the government. - Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese women who lived through these conflicts in Southeast Asia and resettled in the U.S., ultimately Minnesota, will be selected and interviewed. - Their stories will be videotaped, compiled, edited, and integrated with historical context from experts. - The completed documentary will be transformed into a book and published. - CAAL and our partners will host virtual and in-person learning sessions with greater Minnesota partners in communities with significant Southeast Asian American populations. - The documentary and book will be housed at the Freedom Library with hosted panel presentations, will be promoted to educators, and will be made available for audiences statewide. The Freedom Library has expertise in storytelling and will provide a framework to capture and uplift these experiences of the Southeast Asian women. CAAL, CAP, and VSS are community-based nonprofits with deep connections in the Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities that will coordinate community participation in the project, including community-led decisions around interview questions, identification and selection of interviewees, and more. Dozens of films and books document the experiences of Southeast Asian soldiers and the resettlement of families from the male perspective; however, there is sparce information capturing the experiences of Southeast Asian women who kept their families safe, fed, and alive while the men were away. The goals of this project are to preserve and honor the stories of trauma, heroism, and resilience as part of the complete cultural heritage of Minnesota and to empower the next generations of Asian American women and girls who connect with the courage and strength of their elders, while they are still with us. ",,,2024-05-31,2025-12-31,,Ongoing,,,ThaoMee," Xiong",,,,,," (651) 399-0686",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Marshall, Nobles, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/missing-voices-vietnam-war-era-stories-minnesotas-southeast-asian-women-1,,,,
10034036,"Missing Voices from the Vietnam War Era: The Stories of Minnesota's Southeast Asian Women",2024,200000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese women who lived through these conflicts in Southeast Asia and resettled in the U.S., ultimately Minnesota, will be selected and interviewed. Their stories will be videotaped, compiled, edited, and integrated with historical context from experts. The completed documentary will be transformed into a book and published. CAAL and our partners will host virtual and in-person learning sessions with greater Minnesota partners in communities with significant Southeast Asian American populations. The documentary and book will be housed at the Freedom Library with hosted panel presentations, will be promoted to educators, and will be made available for audiences statewide.",,,,,,,"Nicole Dailo (Incoming Chair), Shoua Lee (Vice Chair and temporary Secretary), Anil Hurkadli, Emma Corrie, Nonoko Sato, Tiffany Xiong, Bernadette Vang","1 FTE, 0.30 FTE, 0.10 FTE, 0.20 FTE, 0.10 FTE","Coalition of Asian American Leaders",,"This project is a documentary and includes working in partnership with East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) and Vietnamese Social Services (VSS) and with Cambodian American Partnership (CAP) as a program partner with the collaborative aim to provide a platform for Southeast Asian women to share their experiences preserving history, honoring more inclusively the lives impacted, and building awareness of these stories in Minnesota, of particular relevance for our state where Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese American communities established post-Vietnam War and continue to grow.",,,2024-05-31,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Derlee,Moua,,,,,,"(612) 361-9271",derlee@caalmn.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Marshall, Nobles, Olmsted, Pennington, Ramsey, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/missing-voices-vietnam-war-era-stories-minnesotas-southeast-asian-women,,,,
10031043,"MMDTC's Dakota Culture and Heritage revitalization project.",2022,19700,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","MMDTC will been recording both our proposed and actual outcomes quantitively based on number of participants, as well as participant engagement satisfaction. Based on past programs, participant feedback, and preliminary surveys that we have conducted, we project at least 500 participants over the course of project, with well over 10,000 additional indirect participants via our annual Wacipi going forward. We will be asking all participants to complete a survey upon attending our workshops in order to ascertain if / how we can do better at spreading awareness and preserving the Dakota culture. MMDTC is always striving to improve and strengthen our ability to achieve our mission. During our annual Wacipi, which sees thousands of participants every year, we will also be displaying the workshop's Tepees, and we will have a booth on location to provide information for future prospective attendees for future workshops and gauge reception. By coalescing our programs in ways such as this, we are able to strengthen and enrich our projects and increase participation and exposure.","So far, we have accomplished all of our goals to this point. We have held instances of each class, and the first phase of both Tepee and Canoe classes are complete.; We accomplished all of our goals!. We have held instances of each class, and the first phase of both Tepee and Canoe classes are complete. The classes are still ongoing, as planned and scheduled.",,,,17730,,"Sharon Lennartson, Chairwoman, Lineal Member (LM) Greg Strandmark, Historian (LM) Joseph Lennartson, Treasurer (LM) Tommy Tomahawk, Tribal Relations Jason Delmont, Vice Chairman (LM) ; Sharon Lennartson, Chairwoman, Lineal Member (LM) Steven Renville, Vice Chairman (LM) Greg Strandmark, Historian (LM) Daniell Ross, Secretary, (LM) Joseph Lennartson, Treasurer (LM) Tommy Tomahawk, Tribal Relations ",,"Mendota Mdewakanton Dakota Tribal Community",,"MMDTC's ""Spark of Creativity"" Dakota Humanities Revitalization Project. With this project, we aim to host 5 new distinct workshops focusing on traditional Dakota arts and culture. Planned workshops: 3 in-person and online courses teaching the critically endangered ""Dakota Language & Writing"", ""Regalia making & Dakota Crafts"", and ""Dakota Culture & History"" classes. 2 workshops where the participants will work together to make traditional Dakota Tepees and Birchbark canoes.",,,2022-04-10,2023-04-10,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mmdtcs-dakota-culture-and-heritage-revitalization-project,,,,
10034074,"MNmicro Cultural Film Festivals",2024,89500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The factors included in consideration for the success of the project include programming of films, curation of post film discussions, attendance, marketing and public relations yielding in higher exposure for the film arts spotlighting each cultural heritage month and creation of a safe and welcoming space for celebration for the community.",,,,Unknown,89500,,"Kristen Baas, Robert Brittain, Tracy Call, Jay Dunphy, Jenny Hanson, Jeff Hayne,","0.25 FTE, 0.25 FTE","Twin Cities Film Fest",,"Twin Cities Film Fest, 501c3, was founded 15 years ago with a vision to build an artist & community focused visual arts organization showcasing thought-provoking American & Minnesota independent films to audiences, while providing a platform for MN artist development and community engagement through the medium of visual storytelling. We have been successful in our mission and vision. We have evolved into more than just a film festival. Alongside Exhibition, our annual programming/offerings now encompasses robust Educational opportunities, Production Services and Distribution. Exhibition being our founding and strongest pillar, the organization is being asked by the community to dive deeper into local cultural programming in celebration through film. It is arguable that much of the current cultural and political climate can be traced back to a lack of representation in public discourse. TCFF has always prioritized presenting stories, fostering discussion & inspiring engagement between Minnesotans of all populations. Our annual 10-day festival in the fall showcases 130+ films to 10,000+ MN attendees. Alongside metro and surrounding areas, TCFF draws participation from rural Minnesota through our streaming platform. Our programming during the 10 days has been hailed as diverse and thought-provoking. Some of our most loved film series during the 10 day celebration include; Black on Screen, OUT, EMPOWER (Raising BIPOC voices), Code Red (Environment) and Changemaker (Social Justice). ---- The project for which we are seeking funding is a new initiative propelled from our current programming. Twin Cities Film Fest seeks funding to launch MNmicro Cultural Film Festivals. Instead of just celebrating national diverse voices with some Minnesota (40%) connected films during the 10 day festival, our new program will put a spotlight on diverse voices and cultures specifically through Minnesota exclusive films during their respective nationally recognized cultural heritage celebration months. A micro film festival celebrating each culture and its legacy in our state will be presented through a selection of curated Minnesota films, with post film discussions with filmmakers and audiences and networking events. If fully funded, the curated programming and conversations will be presented to the community at no cost (free) to ensure inclusivity and accessibility. The funds will be used for rental of the theaters, paying the artists screening fees (stipends), marketing/public relations as well as programmer fees. Below is the list of the celebration months. May 2024: Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Culture Heritage Month: MNmicro AAPI Film Fest June 2024: Celebrating LGBTQ (OUT) Culture Heritage Month: MNmicro OUT Film Fest November 2024: Celebrating Indigenous (Native American) Culture Heritage Month: MNmicro Indigenous Film Fest February 2025: Celebrating African American History (Black on Screen) Culture Heritage Month: MNmicro Black on Screen Film Fest ",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jatin,Setia,,,,,,"(651) 334-7519",Jatin@twincitiesfilmfest.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mnmicro-cultural-film-festivals,,,,
10038372,"Model Legislature Program Expansion",2024,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Skills learned in simulations like Model Legislature programs, prepare students for active citizenship and future academic and career success. The report characterizes simulations of democratic processes as powerful tools for well-rounded civic learning.",,,10000,"AmeriCorps federal grant, In-kind donations, Private Philanthropy",19000,1000,"Roz Peterson (President), Tarryl Clark (Vice President), Kathy Saltzman (Secretary), Bob Vogel (Treasurer), Lyndon Carlson (Director At Large), James Casserly (Director At Large), Kathy Tingelstad (Director At Large), Rick Krueger (Director At Large), Teresa Lynch (Director At Large), Kathy Sheran (Director At Large), Dave Senjem (Director At Large), Michelle Benson (Director At Large), Mike Beard (Director At Large), Bob Vanasek (Director At Large), Rep. Dean Urdahl (Director At Large), Carol McFarlane (Director At Large), Rep. Gene Pelowski (Director At Large), Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (Director At Large), Paul Thissen (Director At Large), Dave Knutson (Director At Large), Sen. Zach Duckworth (Director At Large)",,"Minnesota Legislative Society",,"The Winona Model Legislature program was created to provide a two-day opportunity for students to experience the process of debating and passing bills on issues of concern to them. Each year, 120-150 high school students participate in the event, an event that has been organized by college students at Winona State who also serve as committee administrators and advisors during the event and who produce a multimedia journal of this learning experience as part of their coursework. During the Model Legislature event, students are assigned to committees that mirror the actual standing committees of the Minnesota legislature, they debate bills that have been introduced in the Minnesota legislature, they amend and vote on bills in committee and then participate in a floor session in which the bills are debated and sent to the governor for the program. Computer technology allows for an efficient and easy-to-use process that accurately tracks the actions of the students. The Minnesota Legislative Society (MLS) is working to expand the Winona Model Legislature program to other state colleges and universities in Minnesota so that more students are able to learn from this unique experience. To date, MLS has been successful in expanding the program to Metro State University in the Twin Cities. MLS would now like to launch a new project to expand this program to Central Minnesota through St. Cloud State University. The goal is both expand the program to many more students in a new area of the state and also to continually improve the program with new elements added to the event such as bringing in local elected officials to participate as legislators in the process, to incorporate caucus meetings during the event and to bring in students as lobbyists. Timeline: -Winter, 2024 - o Stakeholders discuss the project/ initial contracts with consultants. o RFP for web site developer/ project management -Spring, 2024 - o Work with consultants, bringing in staff from Winona State University and Metro State University. o Convene stakeholder meetings. -Summer, 2024 - o Review web site development work and make improvements. o Test the robustness of the system to ensure that staff at St. Cloud State are able to use the system. -Fall, 2024 - o Coordinate participation in a new Model Legislature event at Metro State. Stakeholders from Winona, Metro State and St. Cloud, board members of MLS see first-hand how the event is working and how improvements can be made. o Provide progress reports to stakeholders including the Chancellor of the State College System. -Winter, 2025 - o Convene meetings to review the results of the Model Legislature events at Winona State & Metro State. Develop plans for launching event in St. Cloud. o Outreach materials for high schools in the St. Cloud area. Discuss implementation of the program with high schools. o Set an initial date for the Model Legislature event in St. Cloud. Convene meetings with staff and stakeholders to develop a detailed plan for making the event happen successfully. ",,,2024-03-15,2025-04-30,,Completed,,,Margaret," Donahoe",,,,,,"(612) 703-1074",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/model-legislature-program-expansion-1,,,,
10034022,"Model Legislature Program Expansion",2024,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Skills learned in simulations like Model Legislature programs, prepare students for active citizenship and future academic and career success. The report characterizes simulations of democratic processes as powerful tools for well-rounded civic learning.",,,,,,,"Roz Peterson (President), Tarryl Clark (Vice President), Kathy Saltzman (Secretary), Bob Vogel (Treasurer), Lyndon Carlson (Director At Large), James Casserly (Director At Large), Kathy Tingelstad (Director At Large), Rick Krueger (Director At Large), Teresa Lynch (Director At Large), Kathy Sheran (Director At Large), Dave Senjem (Director At Large), Michelle Benson (Director At Large), Mike Beard (Director At Large), Bob Vanasek (Director At Large), Rep. Dean Urdahl (Director At Large), Carol McFarlane (Director At Large), Rep. Gene Pelowski (Director At Large), Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (Director At Large), Paul Thissen (Director At Large), Dave Knutson (Director At Large), Sen. Zach Duckworth (Director At Large)",,"Minnesota Legislative Society",,"Minnesota Legislative Society will expand the Model Legislature program to Central Minnesota through St. Cloud State University by bringing in local elected officials to participate as legislators in the process. It will incorporate caucus meetings and involve students as lobbyists. The Model Legislature event engages students directly by: working in committees that mirror standing committees of the Minnesota legislature; debating, amending, and voting on bills in committee; debating and sending to the governor for the program.",,,2024-03-15,2025-04-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Margaret,Donahoe,,,,,,(612)703-1074,"mls_exdir@outlook.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Washington, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/model-legislature-program-expansion,,,,
10038476,"Monkeybear Puppetry",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"100% of participants have gained new skills in performance and/or making puppets. Criterion specific to weeklong Intensive: 100% feel they understand the basics of puppet performance, 70% of participants express a desire to create puppet theater after training and/or express desire to be involved in work by other puppeteers/puppet theaters. 100% of participants have gained new skills in performance and/or making puppets. 70% of participants express a desire to create puppet theater after training and/or express desire to be involved in work by other puppeteers/puppet theaters.",,,,Unknown,93680,820,"Pramila Vasudevan, Sally Nixon, Magdalena Kaluza",,"Monkeybears Harmolodic Workshop",,"We respectfully request extending the contract for an additional bonus year and splittig the payment between the two years, which works best for us in our timing for various programming. The budget and project overview we're submitting is based on the possibility of a bonus year: Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop (Est. 2016) supports Native, Black, IPOC in developing creative and technical skills in contemporary puppetry. Our culture of curiosity and experimentation fosters a non-judgmental environment where artists from other disciplines feel safe stepping outside their comfort zones and diving into this powerful form of visual storytelling. We believe that every artist should have access to any tool that helps them tell their stories. Puppetry is a powerful tool, a transformative medium that can take people to other realms. We're lifting the barrier to participation by providing access and development opportunities and reclaiming cultural memories of an art form practiced by all of our ancestors. A form that has been overwhelmingly White in Minnesota. Our programming brings diversity to the field, and we are considered a leader in the field nationally in this regard, being the first organization of its kind in the country. We've received the Sally Award from the Ordway and an Arts Achievement Award from MRAC for our innovative work in creating access to puppetry. Puppetry Workshops: 1-2 day trainings on different puppetry styles and one weeklong Intensive on basics of puppet performance in many styles of puppetry. New Puppetworks: 8 month program for Intensive alumni to create their first puppet theater pieces. They get a stipend, workshops, mentorship, sound designer, use of our studio and culminating show at a theater. Puppetry: Stop Motion: A pilot program to get training in creating stop motion puppet films. Workshops and group projects to develop interest in the form. Iron Puppeteer: A pilot program. What we've heard from alumni is the need for more opportunities to create together and improve on all aspects of puppetry without the high stakes of a theater performance. Focuses on quick devising and building to practice creating stories and designing/building puppets. Crucial Excursions: Project to gain more experience/in depth knowledge of performing puppetry. A Monkeybear puppet theater production, where participants get to hone their skills in performance. Open Studio Work Sessions: held twice a week, a time for alumni and current cohorts to work in community with each other, get feedback on projects and work on devising scenes with folks that attend a session. Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop (Est. 2016) supports Native, Black, IPOC in developing creative and technical skills in contemporary puppetry. Our culture of curiosity and experimentation fosters a non-judgmental environment where artists from other disciplines feel safe stepping outside their comfort zones and diving into this powerful form of visual storytelling. We believe that every artist should have access to any tool that helps them tell their stories. Puppetry is a powerful tool, a transformative medium that can take people to other realms. We're lifting the barrier to participation by providing access and development opportunities and reclaiming cultural memories of an art form practiced by all of our ancestors. A form that has been overwhelmingly White in Minnesota. Our programming brings diversity to the field, and we are considered a leader in the field nationally in this regard, being the first organization of its kind in the country. We've received the Sally Award from the Ordway and an Arts Achievement Award from MRAC for our innovative work in creating access to puppetry. Puppetry Workshops: 1-2 day trainings on making/performing different puppetry styles. Iron Puppeteer: A pilot program. What we've heard from alumni is the need for more opportunities to create together and improve on all aspects of puppetry without the high stakes of a theater performance. Focuses on quick devising and building to practice creating stories and designing/building puppets. Puppet Film Post Production Program: Participants get mentored in editing their puppet films and learn to work with sound designers that will be composing music for them. Shadow Puppet Experimentation: Creating short pieces experimenting with different shadow puppet techniques Crucial Excursions: Project to gain more experience/in depth knowledge of performing puppetry, where participants get to hone their skills in performance. Open Studio Work Sessions: held twice a week, a time for alumni and current cohorts to make puppets in community with each other, get feedback on projects and work on devising scenes with folks that attend a session. ",,,2024-07-01,2025-08-31,,"In Progress",,,Chamindika," Wanduragala",,,,,," (651) 489-8393",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/monkeybear-puppetry-1,,,,
10034286,"Monkeybear Puppetry",2025,94500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"100% of participants have gained new skills in performance and/or making puppets. Criterion specific to weeklong Intensive: 100% feel they understand the basics of puppet performance, 70% of participants express a desire to create puppet theater after training and/or express desire to be involved in work by other puppeteers/puppet theaters. 100% of participants have gained new skills in performance and/or making puppets. 70% of participants express a desire to create puppet theater after training and/or express desire to be involved in work by other puppeteers/puppet theaters.",,,,,,,"Pramila Vasudevan, Sally Nixon, Magdalena Kaluza","5; Program Director (.25 FTE), Development and Communications Manager (.11 FTE), Program Manager (.25 FTE), Program Coordinator (.25 FTE), Operations Coordinator (.25FTE)","Monkeybears Harmolodic Workshop",,"Monkeybear's Harmolodic Workshop (Est. 2016) supports Native, Black, IPOC in developing creative and technical skills in contemporary puppetry. Their projects include puppetry workshops, new theater pieces, stop motion puppetry, open studio work and sessions.",,,2024-07-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chamindika,Wanduragala,,,,,,"(651) 489-8393",chamindika@monkeybear.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/monkeybear-puppetry-0,,,,
10038453,"Moorhead Eid and Cultural Heritage Celebrations",2024,64800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Additionally, we look to implement an attendee survey at each of the community gatherings. Through this survey we will collect responses to the following to measure perception change and feeling of welcoming. We hope to see: 80% of attendees felt welcome and plan to attend future events; 80% of attendees learned more about cross-cultural cultural heritage and arts; 80% of attendees meet someone new in the community.",,,,"Ticket Sales",64800,,"Mohamed Issa (President), Suad Dhiisow (Vice President), Fati Ali, Ifrah Ali, Daud Mohamed",,"ESHARA (Ethnic Self-Help Alliance for Refugee Assistance)",,"Moorhead, MN, is a dynamic and evolving community with a growing new American population. Despite the increasing in diversity among our residents, employees, students, and business owners, misconceptions about new Americans, persons of color, and the Islamic faith persist, fostering a degree of mistrust. To address this gap, ESHARA proposes the following activities to serve as powerful initiatives to promote cross-cultural learning, creating spaces for cross-cultural arts expression, community building, and dispel misconceptions: 1. Plan and host Iftar Celebration in partnership with all ESHARA Partners, Moorhead Mosque, Inclusive Moorhead partners, elected officials, and community leaders 2. Plan and host four community gatherings that incorporate and celebrate cross-cultural heritage, arts (primary dancing and singing), traditions, and food 3. Support community education on cross-cultural Heritage The lack of opportunities to express and celebrate Muslim and cross-cultural heritage and mix art forms in Moorhead presents a unique challenge in fostering understanding and building bridges between our communities and the broader population. Hosting an Iftar Celebration in collaboration with ESHARA Partners, the local mosque, Inclusive Moorhead partners, elected officials, and community leaders can be a transformative event. Iftar, the breaking of the fast-during Ramadan, is traditionally a time for family, friends, and neighbors to come together. By extending this tradition to the wider community, you create a welcoming space for individuals of all backgrounds to share in the experience. This celebration can include traditional food, cultural performances (including dancing and singing), and an opportunity for open dialogue about Ramadan and the significance it holds for the Muslim community. While information about Ramadan is accessible through literature and videos, fostering genuine understanding and community spirit requires a more immersive approach. Iftar, a traditional evening meal during Ramadan, is typically shared with neighbors, friends, and family. In Moorhead, a quarter of the population celebrates Ramadan, with individuals hailing from diverse regions like Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Organizing an Iftar dinner that welcomes the broader community, including friends, neighbors, and colleagues of the Muslim community, can foster a sense of belonging and mutual understanding. Such events, including our proposed community gatherings, provides a neutral space where individuals from various backgrounds can break bread together, promoting community engagement, engage in cross cultural learning and appreciation, celebrate cross-cultural arts, and dispelling stereotypes that may lead to misunderstandings. This inclusive gathering offers an opportunity for education and dialogue, along with expression of cultural heritage and arts. Additionally, we intend through this proposal to infuse community education on cross-cultural heritage in spaces where community members are already gathering or meeting. This is to include elected, official, and unofficial leaders and influencers such as mainstream providers, city officials and staff, school board and educators, and employers. Through this multifaceted approach we believe families and children will feel celebrated, new American and diverse residents will find acceptance and community, and the educational aspect will instill confidence in those curious about diverse cultural practices and arts. Opening the door to ongoing relationships that can strengthen education, employment, and community engagement. ",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Ahmed," Makaraan",,,,,," (701) 781-5296",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Clay,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/moorhead-eid-and-cultural-heritage-celebrations-1,,,,
10034033,"Moorhead Eid and Cultural Heritage Celebrations",2024,64800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Additionally, we look to implement an attendee survey at each of the community gatherings. Through this survey we will collect responses to the following to measure perception change and feeling of welcoming. We hope to see: 80% of attendees felt welcome and plan to attend future events; 80% of attendees learned more about cross-cultural cultural heritage and arts; 80% of attendees meet someone new in the community.",,,,,,,"Mohamed Issa (President), Suad Dhiisow (Vice President), Fati Ali, Ifrah Ali, Daud Mohamed",,ESHARA,,"ESHARA will promote cross-cultural learning and dispel misconceptions by creating spaces for cross-cultural arts expression and community building: 1) plan and host Iftar Celebration in partnership with all ESHARA Partners, Moorhead Mosque, Inclusive Moorhead partners, elected officials, and community leaders; 2) plan and host four community gatherings that incorporate and celebrate cross-cultural heritage, arts (primary dancing and singing), traditions, and food; 3) support community education on cross-cultural heritage.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ahmed,Makaraan,,,,,,"(701) 781-5296","info@eshara.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Clay,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/moorhead-eid-and-cultural-heritage-celebrations,,,,
10038428,"Mother Tongue",2024,74000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The Great Northern will increase the percentage of BIPOC attendees engaging in its arts programming; Artists will increase their reach to new audiences through the festival's platform; Festival projects will honor the diverse cultural richness of Minnesota.",,,15000,Unknown,61800,12200,"Eric Dayton (President), Maxine Badet, Jothsna Harris, Carson Kipfer",,"Great Northern Winter Festival",,"The Great Northern will commission Mother Tongue, a new multimedia work from interdisciplinary Minnesota artist Mary Prescott. The collaboration will include an intimate meal with local matriarchs, the public presentation of a short film based on that experience, and a public conversation about the intimacy of using food to unlock personal narratives. In fall 2024 The Great Northern and Prescott will invite six local matriarchs from cultural communities represented in the Twin Cities (Hmong, Somalian, Indigenous, Mexican, Indian, Ethiopian, etc) to a potluck meal. Each guest will bring a dish to share with the group that represents their heritage, telling the story of why it holds meaning for them personally. The meal experience and interviews with the matriarchs will be filmed by a documentary crew and screened at Mother Tongue, an event during The Great Northern's 2025 festival. In addition to sharing the 30-minute film that will weave Prescott's music and writing throughout, the public event will feature a conversation with Prescott and three of the matriarchs, as well as samples of food that tell their cultural stories. The recipes used to create each dish will be shared via TGN's blog, and the short film and conversation will be made available after the event via TGN's newsletter. This project is part of Prescott's ongoing research that examines the relationships between ecology, migration, cultural inheritance, and maternal legacy through the lens of her Thai family recipes. Growing up, Prescott's strongest connections to her Thai ancestry was through her mother's cooking. In the coming 2-3 years, Prescott will make multiple trips abroad to investigate six staple ingredients from six recipes handed down by her Thai maternal ancestors. The history of those ingredients reveal the cultural, political, and social impacts food has had on Asian populations and on her ancestors as they migrated through India, China, and Thailand. The Great Northern is interested in sharing with the community the ways in which food can transcend time and space to connect them to their own ancestors, shedding insight into their cultures and migrations to the place we now call home. Through this project, The Great Northern will explore how cooking and family recipes can recover the lost legacies of women, particularly Asian women, whose cultures and histories have often been erased through misogyny, racism, displacement, and assimilation. Mother Tongue seeks to affirm women's work, like cooking as a daily artistic practice. Project Timeline: May 2024: Matriarchs identified and invited to participate in project July: Venue for matriarch meal confirmed September: Matriarch meal takes place and is filmed; interviews recorded; recipes compiled October - December: 30-minute film compiled, edited, finalized November: The Great Northern 2025 festival announced, tickets to Mother Tongue released and promoted January 2025: The Great Northern produces Mother Tongue event, featuring a screening of filmed matriarch meal, conversation with Mary and three matriarchs, and recipe tasting February: Short film and conversation from Mother Tongue made available on The Great Northern's YouTube channel February - March: Project evaluation ",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Jovan," Rebollar",,,,,," (612) 314-5405",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mother-tongue-1,,,,
10034056,"Mother Tongue",2024,74000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The Great Northern will increase the percentage of BIPOC attendees engaging in its arts programming; Artists will increase their reach to new audiences through the festival's platform; Festival projects will honor the diverse cultural richness of Minnesota.",,,15000,MRAC,,,"Eric Dayton (President), Maxine Badet, Jothsna Harris, Carson Kipfer",,"The Great Northern",,"The Great Northern will commission Mother Tongue, a new multimedia work from interdisciplinary Minnesota artist Mary Prescott. In fall 2024, The Great Northern and Prescott will invite six local matriarchs from cultural communities represented in the Twin Cities (Hmong, Somalian, Indigenous, Mexican, Indian, Ethiopian, etc.) to a potluck meal. Each guest will bring a dish to share with the group that represents their heritage, telling the story of why it holds meaning for them personally. Through this project, The Great Northern will explore how cooking and family recipes can recover the lost legacies of immigrant women, particularly Asian women, whose cultures and histories have often been erased through misogyny, racism, displacement, and assimilation.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kate,Nordstrum,,,,,,"(612) 245-4729","kate@thegreatnorthernfestival.com ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mother-tongue,,,,
10031057,"Movement as Language: When words are not enough movement is our common language.",2023,49645,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","semifinalist and pre-award stage","Movement as Language dance education programming project that is built of four distinct stages: 1) Community Engagement: discuss workshop goals and receive input from community members. 2) Workshops: provide dance education and intersectional conversations through movement. 3) Rehearsals: collaborate with professional and community dancers to generate intercommunity conversations and choreography. 4) Performance: share the work developed in this project with the community and gather feedback. To date, this is the status of each stage: 1) Community Engagement: Interview and contracting instructors/choreographers: Aneka McMullen and Non Edwards (November - December 2022); finding the community partners to host the workshops: CM's Fitness & Dance, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice, and Theatre and Zorongo Flamenco Dance and Theatre (January - February 2023). Marketing and Publicity were designed and shared on social media, email contacts, and posters and flyers printed to be exposed on several community boards in the twin cities (March 2023). There was a change on the leadership team: due to maternal leave from the project coordinator, Erika Martin, in order to preserve the high quality of dance educational delivery in the workshops we needed to reallocate the budget and from 7 community dancers, to stay with 5 community dancers, to have the financial resource to hire the 3rd instructor considered for the workshops. 2) Workshops: 3 workshops series, 2 days per workshop, a total of 5 hours each. Workshop 1, CM's Fitness & Dance | April 14th - 15th Day 1, Friday, April 14th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 15th, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m Total of participants registered: 10 Total of participants attended: 7 Workshop 2, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice | April 22nd -23rd Day 1, Friday, April 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 23rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Total of participants registered: 17 Total of participants attended: 15 Workshop 3, Zorongo Flamenco | April 28th - 29th Day 1, Friday 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday 29th, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Total of participants registered: 13 Total of participants attended: TBD 3) Rehearsals: Choreographers/Professional dancers rehearsals started on April 11th and are programmed from 10 am to 12 pm every Tuesday at CM's Fitness & Dance, and Thursdays at The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice. Rehearsals with community dancers will start on May 8th. 4) Performance: Contract Technical Director & Production Designer (February 2023) Contract Assitant Director (February 2023) Engagements with community Musicians, Custom & Makeup designers (April 2023) Visit to The Southern Theatre with the Production team: week of May 8th, 2023 About project goals: Through this dance educational project, we have empowered community voices and provided diverse humanities programming through workshops and performances. The workshops provided an introduction to contemporary dance and teach choreographic tools that can be used for self-discovery that improve communication practices in everyday life. By using this teaching format we are increasing accessibility to cultural resources like the dance that has a long history in Minnesota. The theme of this ML 2023 workshop series is migration - participants are guided through movement exercises and encouraged to develop their own choreography as a way of storytelling. We will examine migration from our unique perspectives as a transition or transformational experience in life. The focus of this workshop will be to learn how to use our body as an instrument for expression and is open to adults of all abilities and levels of dance experience. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, ESL, and community members with disabilities are encouraged to participate. No dance experience is required. Communities serve from our registered attendance: Non-binary 21% LGBTQ+ 66% Disabilities 25% Neurodirvegent 25% Participants related to dance/movement in some form: No experience 7% Some 38.3% Yes related to dance/movement 54.7% This project is an example of culturally diverse humanities programming in both leadership and community involvement. The professional dancers leading this project come from different cultural backgrounds and are prioritizing the input from communities to develop the workshops themselves. Diversity in experience, dance, and language incorporated in this project enriches Minnesota's cultural landscape and enhances humanities development. Ultimately it is the participation of the community with their stories and voices that will reach beyond this project. While we are opening a creative space to generate these stories with movement and share them with the community in performance, we are merely empowering community members to use dance as a means to safely express their identity, culture, and lived experience.; Movement as Language Dance education programming project was built of four distinct stages: 1) Community Engagement: discuss workshop goals and receive input from community members. 2) Workshops: provide dance education and intersectional conversations through movement. 3) Rehearsals: collaborate with professional and community dancers to generate intercommunity conversations and choreography. 4) Performance: share the work developed in this project with the community and gather feedback. To date, this is the status of each stage: 1) Community Engagement: Interview and contracting instructors/choreographers: Aneka McMullen and Non Edwards (November - December 2022); finding the community partners to host the workshops: CM's Fitness & Dance, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice, and Theatre and Zorongo Flamenco Dance and Theatre (January - February 2023). Marketing and Publicity were designed and shared on social media, email contacts, and posters and flyers printed to be exposed on several community boards in the twin cities (March 2023). There was a change on the leadership team due to parental leave for the project coordinator, Erika Martin. In order to preserve the high quality of dance education in the workshops we reallocated the budget from 7 community dancers to 6 community dancers, to have the financial resources to hire a 3rd instructor/choreographer. 2) Workshops: 3 workshops series, 2 days per workshop, a total of 5 hours each. Workshop 1, CM's Fitness & Dance | April 14th - 15th Day 1, Friday, April 14th, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 15th, from 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m Total of participants registered: 10 Total of participants attended: 7 Workshop 2, The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice | April 22nd -23rd Day 1, Friday, April 22nd, from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Day 2, Saturday, April 23rd, from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Total of participants registered: 17 Total of participants attended: 15 Workshop 3, Zorongo Flamenco | April 28th - 29th Day 1, Friday 28th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Day 2, Saturday 29th, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Total of participants registered: 13 Total of participants attended: 11 3) Rehearsals (Creation Process): Choreographers/Professional dancers' rehearsals were held from April 11th - June 9th totaling 63 hrs and All Cast rehearsals were held from May 8th to June 10th totaling 32 hrs. Rehearsals were held at CM's Fitness & Dance and The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice. This stage was a 6-week creation process that included meetings with the production team: Technical Director, Costume and Consultant Designer, Musicians, and Production Assistant. There was a change to our production team to include 2 professional musicians to create an original sound score and accompany the live performance. This change was made to support the performance with a unique world tailored to the individual stories represented in the solo choreography. The set and projection visuals were also built during this stage in consultation with the choreographers and technical director using images like a quilt, chrysalis, water, and walking that were themes featured in the movement and creation process. 4) Performance: Migration Stories premiered at the Southern Theater on June 16th followed by an additional matinee and evening performance on June 17th. In the lead-up to this performance, the production team and dancers met daily for the technical rehearsals at the theater the week of June 12th. Friday, June 16 at 7:30 pm (with talk back) Tickets Sold: 33Tickets Free: 12Total Attendance: 45 Saturday, June 17 at 1:30 pm (pay as able) Tickets Sold: 24 Tickets Discounted: 22Tickets Free: 11Total Attendance: 57 Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 pm (with talk back) Tickets Solds: 29 Tickets Free: 10 Total Attendance: 39 About project goals: Through this dance education project, we empowered community voices and provided diverse humanities programming through workshops and performances. The workshops provided an introduction to contemporary dance and taught choreographic tools that can be used for self-discovery that improve communication practices in everyday life. By using this teaching format we are increasing accessibility to cultural resources like the dance that has a long history in Minnesota. The theme of this ML 2023 workshop series was migration - participants were guided through movement exercises and encouraged to develop their own choreography as a way of storytelling. We examined migration from our unique perspectives as a transition or transformational experience in life. Out of the workshops we hired 6 community dancers to continue to create a performance using the choreography they developed in the workshops. The choreographers added their own migration storysolos to this pool of material and together guided the dancers to create an evening-length performance: Migration Stories. Communities served in Workshops: Non-binary 21% LGBTQ+ 66% Disabilities 25% Neurodivergent 25% Participants related to dance/movement in some form: No experience 7% Some 38.3% Yes related to dance/movement 54.7% Communities represented in Production: Non-binary 33% LGBTQ+ 53% Disabilities 20% Neurodivergent 38% Latinx 18% Black 18% White 46% Asian 18% This project is an example of culturally diverse humanities programming in both leadership and community involvement. The professional dancers leading this project come from different cultural backgrounds and are prioritizing the input from communities to develop the workshops themselves. Diversity in experience, dance, and language incorporated in this project enriches Minnesota's cultural landscape and enhances humanities development. Ultimately it is the participation of the community with their stories and voices that was presented in the final performance. ",,,"Workshop studios rental were in-kind support from our community partners: CM's Fitness and Dance workshop cost from $55 to $75 per hour. The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice cost per workshop day is $250 Zorongo Flamenco cost per workshop is $75 per day For the rehearsal rental, our community partners have give us a partner cost: CM's Fitness and Dance workshop cost is $45 per hour, we are paying $15 per hour The Shawngram Institute for Performance and Social Justice cost is $20 per hour, we are paying $15 per hour. N/A",49645,,N/A,,"Carmen Lucia Lincoln",Individual,"?Movement as Language' explores how dance can become a common language through community workshops and choreographic processes. The workshops are for people from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds, particularly Latinx, LGBTQ+, and disabled community members. The project will culminate in a unique performance by workshop participants and reflects the work of the leaders' Carmen Lucia 'Meli' Lincoln and Erika Martin in activism, art, and dance education.",,,2023-03-01,2023-06-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/movement-language-when-words-are-not-enough-movement-our-common-language,,,,
10009924,"Multicultural Resource Center Microgrant",2020,3120,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","The goals for this project is to have a day where different culture from different communities in the town of Pelican Rapids are shared so that people learn from each other's cultural values which in turn creates social integration, respect for the differences and work together for achieving progressive goals. Working together in peace and harmony while differences in cultures and values exists in our community. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Shaakir Mohamud, Abdulkadir Isse, Jeylani Ishawa, Abdullahi Mohamed",,"Multicultural Resource Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The city of Pelican Rapids has an International Friendship Festival nearly every year. They invite musicians and dancers from many of the nationalities that make up the town. The Festival is an opportunity for all the diverse peoples in this town to share their own cultures and their art. We would like to hire the Somali Cultural Museum’s Dance Troupe to perform at the 2020 Festival. We also plan to run a Somali dance workshop the day after the Festival. ",,,2019-12-20,2021-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Abdullahi,Hashi,"Multicultural Resource Center",,"Pelican Rapids",MN,,763-614-6476,abdullahihasi17@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Otter Tail",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/multicultural-resource-center-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10034069,"Multicultural Night Market",2024,23741,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Defining Success: Success criteria will be clearly communicated to stakeholders at the outset of the project. These criteria will serve as a roadmap for evaluation and will be aligned with the project's overarching goals of cultural preservation, community engagement, and economic empowerment. We see the success for the night market project may be defined by achieving multiple benchmarks: Increased community engagement and participation; Positive economic impact on local businesses and vendors; Enhanced cultural preservation and promotion; Creation of a vibrant and safe community space; Positive feedback and satisfaction from stakeholders; 2) Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): KPIs will be established to quantitatively measure success, including: Attendance and participation rates; Economic impact on local vendors; Cultural diversity represented; Community surveys and feedback; Media coverage and social media engagement.",,,,Unknown,23741,,"Jin Chen (Board Chair), Stephen J. Lu (Secretary), Xianping He, Ange Hwang, Saysetha Philaphandeth, Jeff Cheng, William Cheng, Janet Halim, Linda Hashimoto, Richard He, Phalla Keo, Lambert Lum, Kim Wong, Penny Vang",,"Asian Media Access Inc",,"Led by Asian Media Access, supported by Asian Pacific American Community Network (APA ComMNet), proposes an ambitious/transformative project to create a new cultural destination at former St. Paul Sears parking lot, with a weekly Multicultural Night Market in Summer 2024. A. Our project encompasses below key activities that will be completed with the requested funding: 1) Venue Transformation: Conversion of the former St. Paul Sears lot into a vibrant cultural destination. Design and set up of infrastructure, stalls, and performance spaces. 2) Community Engagement Process: Implementation of community engagement process with workshops or collaborative projects to involve residents in the planning and execution of the night market to avoid unnecessary burden to the neighborhood, such as: traffic and parking, etc. 3) Curation of Multicultural and Arts Night Market: Weekly organization of a night market featuring a diverse array of cultural offerings during summer weekends, with traditional and contemporary cultural arts, crafts, and cultural performances, showcasing local talents. 4) Culinary Exploration: Inclusion of a food section featuring diverse cuisines from Asian and other cultures. Encouraging local chefs and food entrepreneurs to showcase their culinary talents. 5) Educational Initiatives: Integration of educational elements such as cultural exhibits, storytelling, and interactive displays. Opportunities for visitors to learn about the rich cultural heritage of various communities. 6) Entertainment and Performances: Regular live performances, including music, dance, and theater, to showcase the artistic talents of the community. Creation of a platform for emerging artists to reach a wider audience. 7) Promotion of Local Cultural Businesses: Support for local businesses through vendor opportunities, fostering economic growth. Collaboration with local cultural entrepreneurs to showcase and sell their artifacts. B. Multicultural and Arts Night Market will have few profound impacts on our intended audience and the broader Minnesota community, through: 1) Community Cohesion: - Fostering a sense of community and shared identity among residents of diverse cultural backgrounds. - Providing a space for interaction, dialogue, and understanding among different communities. 2) Economic Boost: - Contributing to the local economy by providing a platform for local cultural businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive. - Attracting visitors and creating opportunities for economic transactions. 3) Cultural Appreciation: - Promoting cultural appreciation and understanding through the showcase of diverse arts, crafts, and performances. - Encouraging cross-cultural dialogue and celebration of Minnesota's rich cultural tapestry. 4) Youth Engagement: - Engaging youth through educational initiatives, encouraging their participation in cultural activities. - Providing a space for young artists to showcase their talents and connect with the broader community. 5) Tourism and Visibility: - Attracting visitors to St. Paul as cultural destination, enhancing cultural tourism appeal. - Elevating the visibility of Minnesota as a state that values and celebrates cultural diversity. Creation of a weekly multicultural arts night market at former St. Paul Sears lot represents a dynamic and inclusive project that will significantly contribute to the social/cultural, and economic fabric of Minnesota. This initiative aligns with AMA's mission of ""Connecting the Disconnected"" by fostering unity, celebrating diversity, and providing a vibrant cultural space for all. ",,,2024-05-23,2024-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ange,Hwang,,,,,,"(612) 376-7715",amamedia@amamedia.org,"Preservation, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Watonwan",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/multicultural-night-market,,,,
10031130,"Musical Memories of 27th and E.Lake: Festive ritual traditions of diasporic migrants",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The measurable outcomes of this project are the following: multilingual documentary research, oral history collection, print publication, video documentary production, website creation, and community project release events/round tables. The desired outcomes from the activities planned in the project are: interaction with deliverables by local community members, stakeholders in the project theme, and multilingual international public, usage of deliverables as vectors of Memory and Identity for intergenerational mediated oral transmission of ritual festive traditions, increased media visibility of project themes and protagonists.","No changes have been made to our project goals and/or outcomes. The following grant activities that have occurred to-date are: Preliminary fieldwork has been carried out (i.e. audiovisual documentation of community events such as Cinco de Mayo in Minneapolis). Potential oral history interview subjects have been identified. Documentary research has been carried out in archives of memory institutions such as Minnesota Historical Society and University of Minnesota Immigration History Research Center Archives. Purchases have been made of audiovisual equipment and supplies in preparation for audiovisual fieldwork with oral history interviewees, documentary research, and audiovisual documentation of community event. Institutional contacts have been made with researchers of the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico (UNAM), including meetings with UNAM researchers conducting academic fieldwork in the Twin Cities.",,,"Total sources of funding: * MN Humanities Center - $20,000 (Awarded to Franklin Curbelo) * MN State Arts Board - $10,000 (Awarded to Jose Curbelo) * MN Historical Society - $8,000 (Awarded to A World of Accordion Museum, to contract audiovisual oral history professional to carry out interviews)Total project funding to-date: $38,000 Notes: Supplemental funding can still be made from private parties via the fiscal sponsorship of 501(c)3 FilmNorth.",9959,,N/A,,"Ocho Bajos",Individual,"Multilingual research, oral history collection, print publications, video documentary and community round tables regarding the history of culturally-diverse Latin American immigrant diaspora festive traditions held at 27th Ave. and E. Lake St. in south Minneapolis, when it was the Mexican music venues El Nuevo Rodeo and previously Vannandy?s, that was a vibrant social context for culturally-diverse festive ritual traditions and socialization in a South Side cultural and commercial crossroads.",,,2022-10-15,2023-03-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Research,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/musical-memories-27th-and-elake-festive-ritual-traditions-diasporic-migrants,,,,
10031079,"Musica Mexicana",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Our measurable outcomes will be threefold: 1) Create a stronger cohesive Mexican regional musical sector. 2) Provide data that shows the barriers young Latinxs face when desiring to preserve, practice, and inform Mexican musical practices. 3) Propose the foundations of a Mexican musical education program that can engage a larger number of young Latinx students.","Our first, measurable outcome was to ""create a stronger cohesive Mexican regional music sector."" After six gatherings involving nine participants who comprise three different Musica regional Mexicana bands, this outcome has been achieved. The participants reported that they had never gotten together as a sector before, they felt valued through these convenings, and they shared lessons learned along the way of their musical journeys. They have been so motivated by these gatherings that they have proposed continuing the work and recruiting other Mexican musicians from rural Minnesota and the suburbs. Our second, measurable goal was to ""capture data that demonstrates the barriers that young Latinxs face when desiring to preserve, practice, and inform Mexican musical practices."" This data has been gathered and we will continue to gather this data until the end of the program (June 25th). The sessions have been structured to allow each participant to share their personal journey in finding and learning the music; they each had time to write down the top three obstacles in their quest to learn and perform this traditional music. As a large group, they shared these obstacles and deepened their understanding and experience with them. As a large group they also took on an exercise to categorize these challenges into themes and rated them from the most significant challenge to the least. We will be ready to present this data in our final/annual report. Our third and final measurable outcome was to ""propose the foundations of a Mexican musical education program that can engage a larger number of young Latinx students."" The group is very motivated to launch into a longer, more well supported, and comprehensive effort to establish a musical education program that serves Latino youth. They have already mapped out the key themes that would comprise the foundations of such an effort, they are ready to fundraise and begin to build the partnerships and social capital needed for such a long-term effort. We are well on our way to successfully reach the proposed measurable goals of this grant; the group is highly motivated to deepen this work and are very grateful for the opportunity to gather as a sector and begin to leverage their existing talent and assets. The only challenge we have faced is having the lack of appropriate facilities to host our learning groups and planning sessions. We have also faced challenges in not having resources to provide dinner for the group as many of them would come to the sessions right after work or school.; The outcomes of this grant include: 1) engaging and serving an underrepresented community of Spanish speaking, first generation musicians in the Twin Cities; 2) establishing a network of support for these underrepresented and multilingual communities who have no formal or systemic way to obtain resources, funding, technical assistance, mentorship, training, or performance exposure; 3) consistent convenings and trainings were provided to this group to empower them with knowledge, resources, and information that support them in continuing to stabilize and grow as local, traditional musicians. The goals of this program were met with full success. We achieved our efforts by consistently convening with the musicians at a probono provided location that was accessible to all. We facilitated the sessions in Spanish and provided handouts, information, videos, and facilitation in Spanish. We measured our outcomes by surveying all of the participants, doing reflective verbal evaluations as a group and as individual facilitators. The group wanted to keep convening and growing the group's membership, but we did not have any resources to continue to do that.",,,"No other funds were sought nor secured.",18000,,"N/A; N/A.",,"Alondra Cano",Individual,"We seek planning resources to bring together a collective of young people who have localized and brought to life traditional Norte'o, Ranchera, Tejano, and Banda music. This collective will be comprised by the young Latinx leaders of the Dos Coronas, Elegancia LR, and Alto Designo bands to design and develop a Mexican music education program to engage Latinx elementary and high school students in learning, practicing, and reimagining Mexican traditional music.",,,2022-08-08,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Planning,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/musica-mexicana,,,,
10031101,"Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota Book",2022,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","25-35 Sheroes stories published in book2,000-2,500 books printed3 submissions to literary competitions/conferences90% or more of featured Sheroes reporting that their voices were very muchpart of the creative process90% or more of featured Sheroes reporting that their voices were very muchpart of the final story90% or more of featured Sheroes reporting that their stories were very muchauthentic to their work or their journey90% or more of Sheroes who provided edits reporting that their edits were very muchheard and incorporatedNumber of impact areas reported by featured Sheroes, including but not necessarily limited to:Personal empowerment (e.g. I feel affirmed in my leadership or my vision.)Professional legitimacy (e.g. I notice that others better understand my work and value it more highly.)Accountability (e.g. I want to continue showing the community that my leadership is trustworthy and responsive.)Visibility (e.g. I receive more opportunities to share about my work on other platforms).Community need/demand (e.g. I have more community members coming to me/my work looking for support.)Sisterhood (e.g. I appreciate being connected with other Sheroes who share my passions and who support me.)","We are currently in the production phase of the book creation process, but we have made significant progress and are on track with our original grant timeline. Our first draft of the manuscript has been completed! The manuscript includes 26 Shero stories, 20 of which are previously published Sheroes and 6 new Sheroes who have never been featured on our platform. All Sheroes have been interviewed and their stories written even our existing Sheroes stories were updated and rewritten as necessary to best describe what work each is currently doing and who she is today. The first draft of the manuscript also includes introductions from our founder Nausheena Hussain and our Executive Director Malika Dahir as well as back matter, such as information about nominating a Shero, information about RISE, and a glossary of terms. Photography and illustration are also in production. Our photographer has been working with each Shero to capture photos of her in her element, with many shoots taking place at Sheroes' workplaces, schools, and community centers across Minnesota. 15 photo sets have been photographed, edited, and approved; 5 are currently being edited; 6 are being scheduled and will be photographed in the coming months. Our illustrator has begun working on the four illustrations that correspond with the four themes of the book. These interior illustrations are each approximately 50% completed, and she is now starting to sketch ideas for the book cover. As we move forward with production, we are preparing for the later evaluation phase of our project. This is the first time RISE has embarked on a project of this scale, and we want to understand its successes and learn from its challenges. We have drafted a survey to assess our measurable outcomes, which our Sheroes will be asked to complete when the final draft of the book is completed. To ensure transparency and equity in our storytelling process, each Shero is involved with editing and final approval of her story. Finally, to get a head start on the publication phase of this project, we were able to secure a few quotes from printers through our publisher, Daybreak Press. ; Because of the support that we received from the Cultural Heritage grant, we were able to complete our manuscript for our Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota book, complete nearly all artistic elements for the book, and begin the editing and publishing process. We learned firsthand that writing and publishing a book is a long and arduous journey, and without this grant, we would not have been able to dedicate the necessary time and resources to the creative process.The manuscript includes 26 Shero stories, 20 of which are previously published Sheroes and 6 new Sheroes who have never been featured on our platform. All Sheroes have been interviewed and their stories written even our existing Sheroes stories were updated and rewritten as necessary to best describe what work each is currently doing and who she is today. The manuscript also includes introductions from our founder Nausheena Hussain and our Executive Director Malika Dahir as well as back matter, such as information about nominating a Shero, information about RISE, and a glossary of terms.The manuscript is now being edited by the talented Daybreak Press team. In the meantime, we have negotiated and finalized a publishing contract that outlines the terms of our partnership, and we have contributed our financial investment toward the creation of the book.Our photographer has completed all but one photoshoot of our Sheroes, with many taking place at Sheroes' workplaces, schools, and community centers across Minnesota. Our illustrator has completed all four interior illustrations that correspond with the themes of the book, and she is now refining the illustration for the cover.We have also dedicated time to planning community outreach and engagement for the book. We began developing a comprehensive outreach plan, taking stock of our assets, such as Sheroes' organizations and networks, community partners, and potential book placements. We also inquired with 11 women/BIPOC-owned marketing/PR firms and consultants, met with several, and received proposals from our top three.",,,,150000,,"Board members 2022 Shamaila Usmani Lila Eltawey Board members 2022-23 Salmah Hussein -Shura Council Maya Soriano - Shura Council Salma Ahmed -Shura Council Leslie Aktan -Shura Council Sarah Abe -Shura Council; Board Chair - Sarah Abe Maya Soriano, Treasurer Salma Hussein, Board Member Salma Ahmed Ibrahim, Board Member Nasrieen Habib, Board Member",,"Reviving the Islamic Sisterhood for Empowerment",,"Since 2016, RISE has been reclaiming the Muslim woman's narrative through Muslim Sheroes of Minnesota. After featuring 35 Sheroes on our digital platform, we heard from our community that our stories must be told through the traditional medium of a book in order to preserve our cultural heritage and identity as Minnesota Muslim women. By collecting these stories in a book, we will showcase a narrative about a collective of Muslim women changing our state for the better.",,,2022-02-28,2023-09-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sarah,Gruidl,,,,,,," sarah@revivingsisterhood.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Olmsted, Stearns, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/muslim-sheroes-minnesota-book,,,,
10031093,"Mythology Makes Us",2022,25000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Quantitative Outcomes: * 2 days of activities (film screening, community meal, speakers, and live performance), offered in-person and via Ragamala's YouTube channel * 8-10 artists/speakers presenting live * Performance/screening of the work of an additional 11 artists * 5-10 partnering organizations * 1,000 in-person attendees * 1,000 virtual attendees * Diverse audience on metrics of race, ethnicity, faith, neighborhood, age, and gender * Ragamala and our partnering organizations will expand our reach into new constituencies Qualitative Outcomes: Attendees will: * Experience an aspect of Indian culture not often represented in the U.S. * Learn about art forms, epic narratives, traditions, histories, and perspectives with which they were previously unfamiliar * Feel empowered to embrace, define, and share their own multi-hyphenate, intersectional identities * Be motivated to understand, feel empathy for, think expansively about their neighbors and communities * Gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which the performing arts in India are multidisciplinary and intersect with multiple Humanities disciplines * Think expansively about how immigrants can bring our distinct histories, cultural archetypes, and perspectives to the work of cultural/societal transformation","Ragamala Dance Company received support from the Minnesota Humanities Center to develop and present Mythology Makes Us: The Kannagi Festival. At the time of our proposal, this project was conceived as a celebration of Tamil (Southeastern Indian) culture an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. Through dance, dialogue, film, and food. Our intent was to connect past and present and explore how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future. For the past several months we have been planning and shaping the project and expanding it into a six-month series which will include virtual and in-person events throughout the spring. The festival will include: * A film screening of Sthree :Ragamala's contemporary interpretation of Silappathikaram. Sthree's roots are in classical Tamil literature, yet its themes of duty and fate, justice and retribution, power and transcendence illuminate our present moment. Through evocative Bharatanatyam (South Indian classical dance) choreography and English narration, Sthree makes the epic accessible to a wide audience. * Free, Participatory Experiences for the Community: * Ragamala Company members will lead free classes at various locations in St. Paul. We are currently in conversation with the Children's Museum and St. Paul Conservatory of Performing Arts. The classes offer students an introduction to Ragamala's signature style of Bharatanatyam and the opportunity to learn more about the mythologies and epic narratives that inspire Ranee, Aparna, and Ashwini Ramaswamy's choreographic works. * Sacred Geography Hands-on Activity: Sacred Geography is rooted in the South Indian folk visual art form of kolam. Each morning before dawn, women in southeastern India undertake the silent ritual of kolam, making rice flour designs on the ground as mindful offerings to Mother Earth. This daily ritual creates a sacred space and becomes a link between the intimate home and the vastness of the outside world. We are coordinating with partners from different faith organizations in order to share this programming with a wide array of people, and communities new to Ragamala's work. * Moderated Talks, Panel Discussions, and PresentationsA series of in-person and virtual events that incorporate the perspectives of multiple Humanities disciplines including History, Religion, Anthropology, Art History, and Literature. * Bringing Stories to Life through Different Media : This conversation between Ashwini Ramaswamy (Ragamala Dance Company) and Kate Nordstrum (Great Northern Festival) will be held virtually in February 2023. * Author Talk with Keerthik Sasidharan: This virtual event planned for April will give attendees the chance to learn about Sasidharan's approach to writing and his book Dharma Forest. * Alarmel Valli Talk: This event will celebrate Legendary Bharatanatyam dancer Alarm'l Valli 's decades-long relationship with the Twin Cities South Indian community. The talk will be presented virtually in May. * Performance: Students from the Ragamala Training Center will present a public showcase at The Landmark Center Auditorium on June 4th, showcasing the next generation's immersion in the cultures and traditions of our South Indian heritage.; SUMMARYRagamala Dance Company received support from the Minnesota Humanities Center to develop and present Mythology Makes Us: The Kannagi Festival. At the time of our proposal, this project was conceived as a 2-day celebration of Tamil (Southeastern Indian) culture - an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. through dance, dialogue, film, and food. Our intention was to connect past and present and explore how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future. As the project was formally designed and implemented, we ultimately expanded it into a multi-week series entitled Mythology Makes Us, that included virtual and in-person events at multiple partner sites. As noted in our interim report, we adjusted the project dates and expanded it into a six-month series stretching throughout the spring. We expanded the project, incorporating diverse immigrant narratives and broadening the scope of our partnerships. However, our core intention was preserved throughout the process. We were able to secure excellent partners and locations for activities, and the resulting events were a resounding success. WORK ACCOMPLISHED Mythology Makes Us was a celebration of Tamil (SE Indian) culture - an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. Through dance, dialogue, and food, we connected past and present, and explored how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future. As South Indian-American artists, the Tamil epic Silappathikaram is infused into our marrow. With this project, we illuminated our cultural narratives for diverse audiences - both as a window into Tamil culture and as a launching point for intercultural conversations, honoring the epics of our ancestors, their ongoing relevance in today's world, and what they tell us about ourselves in the present moment. Held over several weeks between February and June 2023, activities included: Presentations and artist talks featuring Ragamala's Ranee, Aparna, and Ashwini Ramaswamy alongside iconic Bharatanatyam dancer/choreographer Alarmel Valli (of Chennai, India); second-generation immigrant American dancers/choreographers of various backgrounds including Phil Chan, Alanna Morris, MN JoeTran, and Berit Ahlgren; author Will McGrath; and Syrian-American visual artist Kevork Mourad, co-presented by The Coven, Northrop, Green Card Voices, Magers and Quinn bookstore, Natyakala, and others (both in person and virtually on Zoom) Presentations and hands-on workshops in Bharatanatyam and the Tamil folk visual art form of kolam at the Flint Hills Family Festival, Somali Museum of MN, St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts, MN Children's Museum, MSS (serving people with disabilities), libraries, Stafford Library, and others, exploring how our culturally rooted art forms and traditions, handed down across generations, inform our contemporary lives A culminating performance featuring the next generation of Ragamala, followed by a community meal at Landmark Center in St. Paul GOALS ACHIEVED This project furthered Ragamala's mission to use our art to: Foster listening, understanding, and empathy through shared cultural narratives Inspire new ways of thinking about ourselves, our community, and our place within it Amplify unheard voices & shape new paradigms of how we see one another To measure our goals and outcomes, feedback was collected via e-surveys, livestream chats, dialogue with attendees, and email/social media response. Diversity was assessed via conversation and observation. Data was evaluated by Ragamala staff/board. Using these practices, we are proud to say that we met or exceeded all our major goals for this project, as follows: Quantitative Outcomes (recorded based on guest counts and survey data collected in partnership with presenting venues): 14 days of activities over the course of six months, offered in-person and via Zoom 14 artists (dancers, choreographers, visual artists, authors, and speakers) performing and presenting live 16 partner organizations and venues hosting elements of the Festival and/or promoting it to new constituencies 2,077 in-person attendees 30 virtual attendees via Zoom Meeting or exceeding 100% of our diversity targets on metrics of race, ethnicity, faith, neighborhood, age, and gender Qualitative Outcomes (measured through written comments by attendees and post-event dialogue, collected during & after events and reviewed by our staff): At least 60% of attendees experienced underrepresented aspects of Indian culture - specifically, the Tamil traditions surrounding the Kannagi Festival At least 60% of attendees learned about art forms, epic narratives, traditions, histories and perspectives with which they were previously unfamiliar At least 60% of attendees felt empowered to embrace, define and share their own multi-hyphenate, intersectional identities At least 60% of attendees were motivated to understand, feel empathy for, and think expansively about their neighbors At least 60% of attendees gained a deeper understanding of the ways in which the performing arts in India are multidisciplinary and intersect with multiple Humanities disciplines At least 60% of attendees thought expansively about how immigrants can bring distinct histories, cultural archetypes, and perspectives to the work of cultural/societal transformation",,,"City of St. Paul Cultural STAR $25,000 F.R. Bigelow Foundation $12,000 St. Paul Foundation $12,000 Minnesota State Arts Board $25,000. City of St. Paul Cultural STAR: $25,000 F.R. Bigelow Foundation: $12,000 St. Paul Foundation: $12,000 Minnesota State Arts Board: $25,000 Individual Donations: $793 ",25000,,"Nithya Balakrishnan, President Neal Cuthbert, Vice President Dheenu Sivalingam, Treasurer John Riske, Secretary Marguerite Ahmann Nisha Kurup Unnikrishnan (Unni) Gopinathan Aparna Ramaswamy Ranee Ramaswamy ; Marguerite Ahmann, Nithya Balakrishnan Mathad (Board President), Neal Cuthbert (Board Vice President), Unnikrishnan Gopinathan, Nisha Kurup, Aparna Ramaswamy, Ranee Ramaswamy, John Riske (Board Secretary), Dheenu Sivalingam (Board Treasurer)",,"Ragamala Dance Company",,"Ragamala requests support to develop and present Mythology Makes Us: The Kannagi Festival. This project is a celebration of Tamil (Southeastern Indian) culture an aspect of Indian culture not often featured in the U.S. Through dance, dialogue, film, and food, we connect past and present, and explore how immigrants can draw on our cultural archetypes to inform a better, more just, and more inclusive future.",,,2022-03-01,2022-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Ranee and Aparna"," Ramaswamy",,,,,," 612-824-1968"," ranee@ragamaladance.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/mythology-makes-us,,,,
10031098,"NACDI's All My Relations Arts' Native Authors Program ",2022,80000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Our measurable outcomes include: Two of the eight to 10 authors will have a completed manuscriptWe will have a successful week-long community engagement series focused on a particular themeWe will have a completed anthology of short stories by each of the authors available for community dissemination The Native Authors program supports the development of individual authors and impacts the greater Minnesota community through the completed publications and accessibility to the published works of the participating authors. This will be measured by the number of completed and in-progress manuscripts. The Native Authors program will develop culturally diverse humanities programming through our week-long community engagement series. This will be measured by the number of community collaborators, the number of participants engaging through our digital and in-person platforms, and the qualitative analysis as procured through participant evaluation surveys and one on one interviews. The Native Authors program will produce an anthology of short stories by each of the authors available for community dissemination. This will be measured by actual production and printing of the anthology, the number of entities that the anthology is disseminated to, and the number of requests that we have for the anthology. ","The 2nd cohort of the All My Relations Native Authors program received an overwhelming response of applications to choose the 12 applicants that would be invited to join the program. Thirty-three applicants applied and it became very apparent that there are many Native writers that have need for a program such as this. We juried the applicants and narrowed down 12 writers: An Garagiola, Chloe Allyn, Deanna StandingCloud, Nicolas DeShaw, Kyle Hill, Melissa Olson, Emmy Her Many Horses, Gillian Joseph, Emily Poupart, Tara Widner, Tara Perron, and Sarah Wheelock were selected. The authors began meeting in September of 2022 and met monthly where they peer reviewed each other's work, provided feedback, developed relationships with each other, and learned from invited guests and speakers. Periodically throughout the duration of the program, Art Coulsen, program facilitator, invited mentor visitors who are established, published authors, agents, editors, and others relevant to the field to meet with the writers. Marcie Rendon, Cynthia Leitich Smith, David Treuer, Heid Erdrich, Jacqui Lipton, and Stephanie Strachan were invited mentors who took time out of their busy schedules to offer insights and wisdom to the writers. In June 2023, the Walker Art Center partnered with AMRA to host a reading of alumni writers and Art Coulsen to read excerpts of their work at the Walker's Green roof Poetry series. This event allowed AMRA to introduce the new cohort to the community. Following that event, AMRA planned an hosted 3 public reading events with 4 writers per event sharing excerpts of their work with the community. The first event was held at the Brichbark books new event space, Birchbark Bizhew in June, followed by 2 additional events held at All My Relations Arts gallery in August, and September of 2023. Native photographer Nedahness Greene, attended each public reading and was able to provide professional headshots of each writer to have access to use for business purposes. In January 2024, we hosted a meeting for feedback from the writers about their experience in the program. We learned the writers were reaffirmed that other Native writers experienced the same struggles and creative practices, they appreciated hearing feedback from the other writers, and the character development support they were provided. There was strong agreement with the appreciation of not having to explain culture related references with this group of Native specific writers. An initial change to the timeline was in regards to the facilitator. Initially we had planned on Diane Wilson again leading the facilitation and mentorship, however, since she had lost her husband, Jim Denomie, she pulled back from her commitments and we needed time to find a replacement. Art Coulsen was recommended and after meeting and discussing the program, he enthusiastically agreed to lead as the program facilitator. This set us back by about 3 months from when we had planned to launch the call for writers but once we had Art on board, the program ran smoothly. AMRA checked in often with Art on how he felt the program was operating and any support needs he had. The second delay we had was in thepublication of the anthology. The first Native Authors program was in partnership with the Hennepin County Library and so the library took on the responsibility of publication of the anthology so this cohort was the first time that AMRA lead the work and we should have begun planning the anthology in November to be completed in time for the grant schedule, however, we did not begin the planning of the anthology until the last month of programming. This allowed the writers focused time without distraction and once the program was completed, then we shifted to a capstone project of the anthology. The writers needed to submit works and Art agreed to lead the editorial review of the submissions. Overall, this program once again has shown the need for a native specific writers group where culture is known and understood and not needed to be explained.. We are excited to report that Nicolas DeShaw has been picked up by an agent and is on his way to having his work published. Emmy Her Many Horses and Chloe Allyn have completed works while in the program. The diversity in stories has been uplifting and rewarding to hear. The work that the writers have been developing have left us hungry for the finished, published work.",,,"We receive a general operating grant from the MN State Arts Board. ",77076,,"Board of Directors Chair: Sam Olbekson Architect, Cunningham Group/Tribal Affiliation: White Earth Band of Ojibwe Vice-Chair: Deanna Standing Cloud Community Artist Tribal Affiliation: Red Lake Ojibwe Secretary: Christine McDonald American Indian Community Specialist, City of Minneapolis/Tribal Affiliation: Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Peter McLaughlin 4th District Hennepin County Commissioner/No Tribal Affiliation Mihailo Temali CEO of Neighborhood Development Center/No Tribal Affiliation",,"Native American Community Development Institute",,"Storytelling is central to contemporary Native American life-ways, yet, there is an extremely limited number of published works by Native authors. By amplifying Native authors, all Minnesotans will have access to literary works that connect the public to the vital and thriving Native American culture that Minnesota is rooted in. AMRA's Native Authors Program creates opportunity and placemaking for Native authors who are not given access to other workshops at more established writing programs.",,,2022-04-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Angela,"Two Stars",,,,,," 612-235-4976"," atwostars@nacdi.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Hennepin",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nacdis-all-my-relations-arts-native-authors-program,,,,
10019448,"Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)",2021,37850,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","First and foremost, the authors will have works that have been developed and improved throughout the program. The authors will see and have a path to publishing, which may include journals, non profit or for profit presses, magazines, online journals, etc. There are many forms of publishing. Each will determine with their mentor the particular publishing path that makes sense for each work. At NACDI/AMRA we value evaluation. To show our progress toward our goals, we use qualitative and quantitative information, staff experience, cohort member experience, mentor experience. We will use survey tools with our authors, mentors and audience members (for the public readings). We have a strong history of collecting feedback through our networks that include person to person, social media, and other ways to collect survey information. NACDI/AMRA holds transparency as a value. With the permission of our authors and mentors, we will share our results through our online social media platforms and our newsletter. We will utilize suggestions from our first cohort of authors and mentors to make the program stronger. This is also a strength of NACDI/AMRA collecting suggestions and adjusting a project along the way. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Sam Olbekson, Christine McDonald, Joe Hobot, Peter McLaughlin, Mihailo Temali, Heid Erdrich, Deanna Standing Cloud, Sonja Tanner",0.2,"Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The purpose of the AMRA Native Authors Program is to support a cohort of Native American authors, working in different literary genres, with the end goal of creating a path to publishing new literary works. This program allows Native authors the support and public platform to tell our stories rather than having our stories be told by non-Natives. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Angela,"Two Stars",NACDI,,,,,612-559-4679,atwostars@nacdi.org,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-american-community-development-institute-nacdi," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031053,"Native Arts Partnership Council at the M",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The following are measurable outcomes for this project: - Group of 7-10 trust-based relationships will be formed and developed, representing the diversity of tribal affiliations in the state - Initial advisory group will have nine monthly meetings (September 2022 to June 2023) - Evaluations of the initial group will measure the extent to which participants felt valued and supported, whether the M adapted processes to meet their needs, whether participants felt informed along the way, and whether their goals for the project were met - Permanent Native Arts Partnership Council will be established, based on recommendations of the group - Native art will be represented in the museum reopening in 2023; what that looks like will be determined by the group - Collection acquisition plan will include a plan informed by the council for featuring and expanding Native arts ","The M is a small and collaborative team. Since October, there have been monthly meetings between core participants, including the M's Executive Director, Dr. Kate Beane; Dr. Laura Joseph, Curator of Exhibitions; Nancy Ariza, Associate Curator of Learning and Engagement; Kylie Hoang, Assistant Curator; and Nicole Jansen Delfino, Registrar. These meetings helped the M to be strategic and thoughtful about who is invited to join the Native Arts Partnership Council. Dr. Kate Beane, a leader in the field, identified that this has been a sensitive time with Native Arts, as several conversations about appropriation have been occurring in the community that has been difficult to navigate. When putting together this group, the M will be intentional about how we conduct the meeting and what takeaways we aim for participants to get from experience. These discussions cumulated in an off-site strategic visioning session in January. From this meeting, a list of 10 or so tribal members that the M intends to invite to participate. Discussion questions have been compiled, as well as an agenda template. The first meeting will take place in March 2023. From the strategic session, what felt more reasonable to the team was to conduct four in-person meetings throughout the remainder of 2023. Our initial planning of monthly meetings was too ambitious with a staff of our size and multiple priorities. What is needed is a project manager who can devote more time to this project, but due to budget constraints is not possible at this time. There are still plans for travel to tribal groups and meeting with elders and those who might not feel comfortable in group settings to help provide input. ; As stated in the proposal, the M went into the formation of the Native Artist Partnership Council will help the M navigate and identify what the full scope of the Native community desires are within an institution like the M. The process was led by the M's Executive Director, Dr. Kate Beane (Flandreau Santee Sioux Dakota and Muscogee Creek) To honor the values of inclusion and access, as opposed to having set outcomes and expectations, the M approached the formation of the Council to build relationships with Native artists and elders. The intent was to bring respected leaders together at the beginning of the M's exploration into an expanded Native focus. The group engaged in thought leadership and built a strong community to lean on for Native Arts and programming. After several months of planning and one-on-one meetings, the M hosted a two-day Native Arts Convening with 26 participants on June 20 and 21, 2023. To help lead conversations, take notes, and provide the M with a roadmap of how to move forward, Blackhawk Facilitation was hired to lead the 2-day convening. Participants received a pre-and post-survey to gather expectations and space to provide feedback. For the M's small team, hosting this convening was a big lift that laid the future groundwork for relationship and partnership building. For instance, participating artists offered to host a potluck and expand the circle of Native artists invited back to the M's spaces for further relationship building and knowledge sharing. Minnesota-based artists from the Twin Cities, nearby urban areas, and Minnesota reservation communities expressed their appreciation for being brought together. One Dakota artist thanked organizers for inviting her to ""be a part of something that is amazing and exciting."" Another Ojibwe artist said, ""This is brave and inspiring work. It also brings a lot of hope and excitement for the future in maneuvering things in favor of good and the benefit of many. You are standing in and doing the tough work."" As stated in the interim report, the overall goal of the Native Arts Partnership Council is to be a sustainable effort in the long term, which meant it was important for the team to take the time to have conversations to all be on the same page about the intended output. The M is a small and collaborative team, and this work is a significant lift in addition to other responsibilities of team members. The number of Partnership Council meetings and length of meetings shifted into what became a very meaningful 2-day convening in which the M generated important conversations and opened the door for more collaborations and partnerships as we continue to hear from the community about how they wished to be represented within the M. ",,,"Due to the constraints of the Minnesota Humanities Center grant only being used for in-state work, we have relied on $10,000 from the Securian Foundation to cover travel costs for Dr. Joseph to travel to the Plains Museum in Fargo. The Native Arts Initiative at the M is to see beyond state lines and consider working with the tribes of our region. ",75000,,"Ann Ruhr Pifer - Chair Executive Director, AdoptAClassroom.org Gerry Stenson - Vice Chair Retired EVP at Wells Fargo Patty Dunlap Whitaker - Secretary Retired Manager of Corporate Communications, Securian Financial Tim Beastrom - Treasurer Chief Securities Counsel and Assistant Secretary Ecolab Jo BaileyArt Collector Brenda Child, Ph.D. Professor of American Studies, University of Minnesota, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Dr. Bruce Corrie Associate Vice-President, University Relations and International Programs and Professor Economics, Concordia University, St. Paul Nathan Johnson Architect, 4RM+ULA Walt Lehmann Managing partner, Lehmann PLC Dave Neal Principal, Tealwood Asset Management Michael Sammler-Jones Senior Director, Internal Communications, Community Relations & Enterprise Events, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Brandon Seifert Director, Special Projects, IXR Group Darlene St. Clair Associate Professor, American Indian Studies; Director, Institute for Indigenous Education Studies, Saint Cloud State University Dameun Strange Director, Community and Belonging, American Composer's Forum; OFFICERSAnn Ruhr Pifer - Chair Executive Director, AdoptAClassroom.org Gerry Stenson - Vice Chair Retired EVP at Wells Fargo, former board chair of HealthPartners and Habitat for Humanity Patty Dunlap Whitaker - Secretary Retired Manager of Corporate Communications, Securian Financial Tim Beastrom - Treasurer General Counsel, James Hardie Building ProductsJ MEMBERS Jo Bailey Art Collector Brenda Child, Ph.D. Professor of American Studies, University of Minnesota, Red Lake Band of Chippewa Dr. Bruce Corrie Associate Vice-President, University Relations and International Programs and Professor of Economics, Concordia University, St. Paul Taylor Gonda University of Minnesota, Master of Arts and Cultural Leadership Program (board practicum 2022-23 academic year) Nathan Johnson Architect, 4RM+ULA Walt Lehmann Managing partner, Lehmann PLC Dave Neal Principal, Tealwood Asset Management Michael Sammler-Jones Senior Director, Internal Communications, Community Relations & Enterprise Events, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Brandon Seifert Director, Special Projects, IXR Group Qadirrah Seltz Assistant Vice President, Concentration Risk Program, Enterprise Risk Management - Risk & Compliance Darlene St. Clair Associate Professor, American Indian Studies; Director, Institute for Indigenous Education Studies, Saint Cloud State University Dameun Strange Director, Community and Belonging, American Composer's Forum",,"Minnesota Museum of American Art",,"The M requests funding to create a Native Arts Partnership Council that will guide the expansion of our Native Arts Initiatives. Consisting of key Indigenous artists, elders, and educators, the group of 7-10 individuals will represent the diverse tribes and tribal demographics of the region. Members of the council will be invited to engage in a process of co-creation that will work to deepen our focus on Native Arts and launch an ongoing Native Arts Council that is Native- and community-led.",,,2022-09-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nancy,Ariza,,,,,," 651-204-0700"," nariza@mmaa.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Mahnomen, Ramsey, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/native-arts-partnership-council-m,,,,
10031052,"(Neo)Muralismos de México en Minnesota",2023,60913,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022 ","Measurable outcomes include: -- Increased awareness about Mexican art traditions (75% or more of survey respondents agree) -- Increased connection to cultural heritage (75% or more of survey respondents agree) -- Increased connection to place and feeling welcome (75% or more of survey respondents agree) -- Community participation rates (at least 3,000 community participants) -- Increased partnerships (5-10 new partnerships developed) -- Expansion of geographic reach (at least 3 public art projects created in Greater Minnesota) Evaluation methods include: -- Participant surveys -- Informal dialogue -- Group conversations with artists and stakeholders -- Tracking numbers of participants. ","Minneapolis: In fall 2022, we collaborated with CLUES, COPAL, Festival de las Calaveras, Waite House, etc, to offer community workshops on an ongoing basis, as well as art installations at Midtown Global Market and Squirrel Art Haus, public events in South Minneapolis during Days of the Dead, and an art happening on Lake St, Bloomington Ave, and surrounding area (Mercado Central, Midtown Global Market, Greenway, etc). Estimated total audience is 3,000 people. In spring 2023, we are continuing this work with Waite House, Minnesota Immigrant Movement, etc, offering workshops twice a week at Waite House, and participating in the May Day Parade in South Minneapolis, as well as the Cinco de Mayo Parade on the West Side of Saint Paul, and an event at the high school in Apple Valley. Estimated total audience is 4,000 people. In summer 2023, we will continue with the workshops in South Minneapolis twice a week, and we hope to culminate this work with larger public celebrations during Hispanic Heritage Month (starting Sep 15). Twin Cities: NMM created a commemorative poster celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the Palabristas collective. NMM participated in the celebration event on September 9, and we received a public acknowledgement and thank you for our work. About 200 people were in attendance. Banner / movable mural is in the works. Austin: NMM participated in the Austin Artworks Festival at the end of August 2022, and offered papier-maché, mask-making, and coloring activities to children and adults. Estimated 600 participants. Flor Soto and NMM ED Aaron Johnson-Ortiz have been working on mural design since January 2023, and the design was approved in April by the City of Austin. It is a mural that will be created on the exterior wall of the building adjacent to the City Pool. In early May 2023, Flor and Aaron participated in a community festival (Taste of Nations ), where some 400 community participants helped paint the first elements in the mural (a giant sun). Aaron is working with Flor Soto every week to move this project forward. Mural is planned to be installed this summer. Red Wing: In September 2022, NMM participated in the Hispanic Heritage Festival of Goodhue County, and offered 6 different art activities to the community (coloring, Day of the Dead Altar, paper-flower making, repujado , and mask-making) to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month. Estimated attendance was 3,000 people.; The Proposed Measurable Outcomes of our project included: Increased awareness about Mexican art traditions (75% or more of survey respondents agree)Increased connection to cultural heritage (75% or more of survey respondents agree)Increased connection to place and feeling welcome (75% or more of survey respondents agree)Community participation rates (at least 3,000 community participants)Increased partnerships (5-10 new partnerships developed)Expansion of geographic reach (at least 3 public art projects created in Greater Minnesota) The results of our project include: (1) 89% of respondents said activities and arts presentations improved their understanding of Mexican and Latino culture. (2) 94% of respondents said activities and presentations increased their connection to their cultural heritage. (3) 89% of respondents said activities and presentations increased their connection to neighborhoods and cities where the art was presented. (4) Although it is difficult for us to estimate the exact number of community participants, we can confidently say that we exceeded the 3,000 target. We estimate at least 5,000 participants in various capacities. Project participation include: * Alebrijes bike project, estimated 100 workshop participants in Minneapolis in 2022 and 2023 * Alebrijes bike project, estimated 1,200 participants at 2023 festivals in Worthington, Austin, Saint Paul, Northfield, and Red Wing * Duluth public art installation, estimated 30 participants in community dialogue * Austin mural project, estimated 600 participants at three community festivals, 20 participants in volunteer roles, and 30 participants in community dialogue during ribbon-cutting ceremony * Day of the Dead community festivals in Minneapolis in fall 2022, estimated 800 community participants * Day of the Dead altar at MN State Capitol in fall 2022, estimated 1,000 community visitors participating in dialogue with artists * Unveiling of Palabristas poster in fall 2023, estimated 50 participants * Public art activities in Red Wing festival in Fall 2022, estimated 1,000 community participants * Arts and Crafts activities at Austin community festival in Aug 2022, estimated 500 community participants * Lake St Minneapolis activities in 2022 and 2023, estimated 400 participants (5) We exceeded our goal of 5-10 partnerships. Project partnerships included: * City of Austin, Minnesota (Arts and Culture Commission) * Austin Area Arts * Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County (Red Wing) * Waite House (Minneapolis) * Midtown Global Market (Minneapolis) * COPAL (Minneapolis) * Worthington International Festival (Worthington) * Festival de las Calaveras (Minneapolis) * Palabristas (Twin Cities) * Minnesota Council of Latino Affairs (state-wide) * Office of Governor Walz * El Colegio (Minneapolis) * El Oasis del Norte Restaurant (Duluth) * etc (6) We exceeded our goal of 3 projects in Greater Minnesota: * New mural in Austin, Minnesota * Public art installation in Duluth, Minnesota * Public art activities at two community festivals in Red Wing, Minnesota * Community art activities in Duluth, MN * Alebrijes bike project activities in Worthington, Northfield, Red Wing, and Austin, MN ",,,"Thanks to the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center with a $60,913 grant, we were able to leverage an additional $87,262.53 in project funding for various aspects of the project (some funding extends before and or after MHC's project period): * Minnesota State Arts Board grant -- $25,000 (project period extends beyond MHC project period. ends on Nov 30, 2023) * Metropolitan Regional Arts Council grant -- $15,000 (project period extends beyond MHC project period. began on Jun 22, 2022) * Earned income contract with the City of Austin, Minnesota -- $10,000 (supported mural creation in Austin) * City of Minneapolis Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy artist grant -- $15,000 (supported work with Gustavo Boada in South Minneapolis. project period extends beyond MHC project period. began on Jul 1, 2022) * National Museum of Mexican Art funding -- $5,000 in 2022 (supported activities at MN State Capitol). and $2,500 in 2023 (supports international visiting artist activities in St Paul and Duluth on Sep 29 and 30. project period extends beyond MHC project period. ends on Dec 1, 2023). * Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County -- $7,000 in 2022 and $2,000 in 2023 (supported festival activities in Red Wing) * Worthington International Festival -- $1,924.53 (supported festival activities in Worthington) * Austin Area Arts -- $2,338 in 2022 and $1,500 in 2023 (supports community engagement activities in Austin) Thanks to the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center with a $60,913 grant, we were able to leverage in-kind institutional support estimated at $18,813.91. * Waite House (Minneapolis) meals for workshop participants -- $3,750 * Waite House (Minneapolis) staff support for workshops -- $5,000 * Waite House (Minneapolis) usage of space for workshops -- $5,000 * East Side Freedom Library (St Paul) fiscal sponsorship -- $4,263.91 * COPAL (Minneapolis) free space usage and staff support for workshop -- $500 * CLUES (St Paul & Mpls) free transportation of large alebrije bikes -- $300. Total additional funds secured, including in-kind: $64,200* Total additional funds used, including in-kind: $20,200* NMM has secured a $25,000 grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board for this project Additionally, funds that have been secured in support of the 5 projects are: (1) Minneapolis Public Art & Day of the Dead. * $15,000 in-kind funds secured in partnership with artists Gustavo Boada and Aaron Johnson-Ortiz through the ""Creative Response"" Grant through the City of Minneapolis Office of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy. (2) Twin Cities Palabristas Banner/Mural. * No additional funds secured. (3) Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have been unable to pursue our proposed project in Duluth. Our small business partner in Duluth has been unable to open his restaurant due to delays in permitting, and so we have been unable to work on this project. For this reason, we developed an alternative public art project -- In November of 2022, NMM installed the first-ever Day of the Dead Altar at the MN State Capitol. We secured an additional $5,000 grant from the National Museum of Mexican Art for this project. (4) Austin Public Art: * $2,200 fee-for-service contract with Austin Area Arts for participation in Austin Artworks Festival in Aug, 2022 * $10,000 from South East Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC) for public art, through a contract with the City of Austin's Culture and Arts Commission. (5) Red Wing: * $7,000 fee-for-service contract with Hispanic Outreach of Goodhue County for participation in Hispanic Heritage Festival in Sep, 2022. *Funding dates for additional sources of revenue range from May 8, 2022 through November 30, 2023. ",60913,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Executive Director (Additional names unknown.); Teresa Ortiz Angelica Klebsch Liz Pangerl Dr Bruce Campbell Jesenia Morales Aaron Johnson-Ortiz",,"(Neo)Muralismos de México",,"Founded on the centennial of the Mexican Muralist movement, (Neo)Muralismos de México (NMM) aims to revitalize and reclaim our Mexican cultural heritage through culturally-specific, socially-informed, historically-grounded, and community-engaged public art. To this end, NMM will lead and coordinate 5 community-engaged muralism and public art projects that will uplift our cultural heritage around the state, including projects in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Red Wing, and Austin, MN. ",,,2022-08-15,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey, Rice, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/neomuralismos-de-mexico-en-minnesota,,,,
10013365,"New Arab American Theater Works",2020,12000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Our measurable outcomes include: have a written and visual record of stories of our community with participation of the community dialogue with community and community experts around the topic of immigration enlisting the participation of members of our community in all aspects of the process of creation. This includes (Syrian and Lebanese for this project) from: various religions (Christian - Maronite, Orthodox; Muslim - Sunni, Shiite; Druze, Atheist, other?), immigration status (new immigrant, refugee, second-third generation), ages (youth to elderly), genders, sexual preferences, economic status, and abilities. enlisting the participation in the final product (audience/discussions) of a wide variety of community members that include all above and also other Minnesotans who share a connection to, and interest in our stories We will evaluate using checks along the way that we are meeting our goals, formal and informal surveys, attendance information, survey of participation by a variety of community as audience and artists. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"New Arab American Theater Works","Non-Profit Business/Entity","New Arab American Theater Works is requesting funds for a community project exploring the impact of immigration from historic Syria (including modern day Lebanon) to the Americas over the last 100 years through an exploratory multi-disciplinary work of art and the input of community members. This will culminate in a 3 week production and 9 community dialogues exploring the complex subject of Lebanese and Syrian migration to the Americas. ",,,2020-06-15,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kathryn,Haddad,"New Arab American Theater Works","3459 NE Tyler Street",Minneapolis,MN,55418,612-810-0764,newarabamericantheater@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Blue Earth, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-arab-american-theater-works," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038403,"New Works! Lab",2024,150000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project's success is defined by the triumphant documentation, revitalization, and celebration of Somali cultural heritage, ensuring the preservation of traditions and practices. Noting and recording attendance and participation rates in workshops, events, and cultural celebrations serve as tangible indicators of community engagement. As well as the quality and quantity of documented oral histories, visual art pieces, and cultural artifacts provide a measurable assessment of the project's impact on cultural preservation. Evaluation of the integration of Somali arts and culture into educational curricula, along with feedback from educators, students, and institutions, contributes to understanding the educational impact.",,,95000,"Business Sponsorships",120543,29457,"Sagal Sahal (President), Fardowsa Hassan (Treasurer), Samira Mohamud (Secretary)",0.8,"APIA MN Film Collective",,"APIA MN Film Collective (APIAMNFC) was created by award-winning filmmaking artists Naomi Ko and Kazua Melissa Vang in 2018 to create opportunities for the Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) filmmaking community in Minnesota. There is a lack of representation of APIDAS in film and there are no APIDA Minnesotan narratives in mainstream and indie media. For our community, filmmaking has always been a dream, something unattainable due to our lack of resources and geographic location. Thus, we created this space for filmmakers to learn, train, and create their own films. APIAMNFC requests funds to create a new program, the New Works! Lab, a season of new films created, produced, directed, and starring Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) filmmaking artists from Minnesota. We will showcase these films for our community to watch in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, and Fergus Falls. Much like how a theater company produces a season of plays, we will be adopting a similar model to showcase our work for our 2024/2025 season. Specific activities include: 1) The production of 8 new film works by Asian Minnesotan filmmaking artists. These short films have been developed throughout our screenwriting labs from 2018-2023. Examples of these films include Yeej Moua's Pink Drink, a comedic adventure between two mismatched Hmong cousins, Tsuab Yang's Evermore, a thriller about a Hmong woman on the run who must confront her past, and Joua Lee Grande's film about two sisters who attempt to survive in post-apocalyptic rural Minnesota. We will hire collaborators to bring these stories to life (or more accurately, the screen). 2) Five screenings throughout the Metro and greater Minnesota. We will partner with organizations we have relationships with such as FilmNorth, In Progress, Springboard (Fergus Falls campus) to host the screenings of our season. We will engage with APIDA audiences, especially those from greater Minnesota. Our goal is that these films bring joy, empowerment, pride in our APIDA identity, and healing to our community. 3) In addition to the screenings, we will also be hosting workshops led by filmmaking artists. Topics will include writing screenplays, how to generate film ideas, and more. Our intended impact is to EMPOWER and EQUIP Asian Minnesotans the tools to create their own stories. We want our audiences to feel pride, joy, and seen as well as validated that their experiences and stories are reflected onscreen. Film is an incredibly powerful artistic medium as it can reach a large audience. It is also the most expensive artistic medium. Our partners, including those from Sundance Institute have commented on our homegrown talent and our potential based on the scripts they've read. However, the art of film is not simply the art of writing, it is a discipline of moving pictures that requires a collective of artists from directors, producers, designers, actors, and musicians to create work that can be seen on screen. ",,,2024-05-21,2026-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Naomi," Ko",,,,,," (952) 239-4335",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-works-lab-1,,,,
10038363,"New Arab American Theater Works will offer 30 scholarships for our underserved SWANA and Muslim communities in each of our 6 month courses: Traditional Middle Eastern Percussion and Decolonizing Performance Techniques for the Stage .",2025,75000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our measurable outcomes include: 1. Increasing the Pool of SWANA and Muslim Artists - We will train 20 drummers and 10 actors from the SWANA, BIPOC, and Muslim communities. By training these individuals, we will expand the local pool of SWANA, BIPOC, and Muslim participants in the arts. 2. Successful Completion of course by the majority of participants. We are aiming for at least 90% of the participants who register to successfully complete the course. We will measure this success by attendance, development of artistic output, and increase in skill levels measured by rubrics designed by instructors. 3. Participant Desire to Continue Learning. We will survey participants at the completion of the course about their desire to continue learning beyond the course period. We will aim for 80% or more to express a desire for further growth. 4. Growth in skills - Drumming instructors will evaluate students at the end of the term and assess participants' grasp of the basics of drumming and ability to perform in an ensemble for the drumming group. The theater instructor will assess if participants have grown in theatrical skills and can develop a capstone audition piece that is performed for an audience. Their skills will be measured and evaluated for growth with a baseline at the start of the course, and a final assessment at the conclusion. If the participants have grown in their skills from the start of the course, this will be considered a success. ",,,23400,Unknown,67500,7500,"Layla Assamarai, President; Andrea Shaker, Vice President; Meg Amad, Secretary; Tarek Aboueid, Treasurer; Ahmed Ismail Yusuf, Officer; Jawdy Obeid, Officer",0.5,"New Arab American Theater Works",,"New Arab American Theater Works will provide opportunities for SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African), BIPOC, and Muslim individuals in Minnesota to join two intensive arts learning experiences led by culture bearers in our community. These will be 1) Intensive Study in Traditional Middle Eastern Percussion, and 2) Decolonizing Performance Techniques for the Stage. Both of these classes will culminate in showcases for the community at large. The showcases will educate the Minnesota community about SWANA and Muslim experiences, and will create a cohort of SWANA and Muslim artists who will be educated in traditional cultural arts forms. ",,,2025-10-07,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Kathryn," Haddad",,,,,,"(612) 810-0764",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-arab-american-theater-works-will-offer-30-scholarships-our-underserved-swana-and,,,,
10038384,"New Beginnings: Honoring Diversity, Connection, and Cultural Identity",2025,24592,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,22133,2459,"Luis Elizondo (Co-Chair), Gregory King (Co-Chair), Abril (AB) Macias, Danielle Swift (Co-Treasurer), Samuel Torres (Co-Treasurer)",,"Indigenous Roots",,"""New Beginnings: Honoring Diversity, Connection, and Cultural Identity"" is a community-focused series that brings together diverse cultural communities to honor the Lunar, Purepecha, Mexica, and Khmer New Year traditions. Through four unique events, we will celebrate the richness of each tradition, drawing attention to both the distinct and shared values they hold. The project aims to empower communities by building a sense of pride, reinforcing cultural identity, and supporting the preservation of Indigenous traditions. By partnering with cultural groups and culture bearers, each event will provide an authentic, immersive experience, encouraging cross-cultural learning and unity. In today's rapidly globalizing world, Indigenous and marginalized communities face unique challenges in preserving their cultural heritage. The risk of these identities and practices disappearing is significant due to lack of visibility, support, and preservation resources. This project responds to the need for spaces where communities can celebrate their traditions while inviting others to learn about and appreciate them. Indigenous Roots has been continuously expanding on the New Year's celebrations highlighted at our cultural center, starting with the Mexica New Year and adding additional ones over the years. By highlighting the Lunar, Purepecha, Mexica, and Khmer New Year traditions, we not only celebrate unique cultural practices but also emphasize themes of renewal, resilience, and hope that unite us all. Community-Led New Year Celebrations: Each culture's New Year celebration will feature music, dance, storytelling, and traditional foods, led by community members who are experts in their cultural practices. These festivities will be designed not only for celebration but also for education, with guided explanations of each tradition's history, significance, and the particular ways they are observed. Immersive Cultural Experiences: Each celebration will include cultural arts and practices unique to each New Year shared with participants. For example, traditional Khmer dance, Purepecha embroidery, and Mexica drumming workshops will allow participants to learn directly from culture bearers. These hands-on experiences will enable attendees to immerse themselves in each culture's heritage, developing a deeper appreciation and understanding. Art Exhibitions and Public Installations: Each event will feature art exhibitions reflecting each culture's symbolism, history, and identity. Local artists will create installations that depict the spirit of renewal unique to each New Year celebration. Interactive art pieces will invite attendees to share their thoughts on renewal and resilience, building a community dialogue and connection through visual expression. This project is designed to provide participants with a space to express and share their culture while inviting others to learn. By bridging generations and backgrounds, the project supports cultural preservation, promotes a sense of belonging, and strengthens individual and collective identities. Moreover, by celebrating a variety of New Year traditions, we honor both diversity and commonality, fostering empathy and unity across communities. ",,,2025-01-17,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,"Mary Anne"," Ligeralde Quiroz",,,,,," (651) 366-0006",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Dakota,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-beginnings-honoring-diversity-connection-and-cultural-identity,,,,
10034096,"New Works! Lab",2024,150000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"To track our quantitative data, we know we will be successful if: We host 2 large-scale screenings in the Twin Cities that reach at least 1200 audience members in total; We produce 8 films, post them on our web platform, and receive a total of 30,000 views over the course of the grant period; We tour our season to 3 cities in Greater Minnesota and host a supplementary community conversation or craft workshop; We build 5 new community partners in Greater Minnesota; We support the growth of at least 40 new APIDA-identifying filmmaking artists; Support and hire at least 100 Minnesotan filmmaking artists. To track our qualitative data, we know we will be successful if: 80% of audiences report positive feedback with our work; At our screenings, we will include a QR code in our programs inviting audiences to reflect on our show; When we tour, we will offer paper feedback forms. The type of information we want to know are: How satisfied were you with the programming? What kind of impact did this programming have on you? (Folks can mark check boxes that include: learned something new, had fun, built new connections, felt empowered, and so forth.) We will also offer space for audience members to offer comments; Our website will also include a portal where people can always share anonymous feedback and testimonials).",,,,,,,"Andrew Ahn, Carolyn Mao, Thomas Reyes, Saymoukda Vongsay, Andrew Peterson",,"APIA MN Film Collective",,"MN Film Collective will create a new program, the New Works! Lab, a season of new films created, produced, directed, and starring Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) filmmaking artists from Minnesota. We will showcase these films for our community to watch in the Twin Cities, Duluth, Rochester, and Fergus Falls to include: 1) the production of 8 new film works by Asian Minnesotan filmmaking artists; 2) five screenings throughout the Metro and greater Minnesota; 3) hosting workshops led by filmmaking artists on writing screenplays, how to generate film ideas, and more.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Olmsted, Otter Tail",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/new-works-lab,,,,
10031064,"NextGen/Youth Dance Project",2023,11000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Threads hopes to achieve the following measurable outcomes through the YDP program: 1. 20 students participating in the YDP program 2. Participating students mirror the diversity of the Twin Cities with no more than 60% identifying as White. 3. All students present and/or perform in the culminating showcase performance planned for May 2023.","This funding to date has availed us the opportunity to implement changes to our project in the following areas: The duration of the project timeline has been changed from a 12-week program to a 2-week summer intensive program; The age limit of the students has been decreased to include students ages 8 and older; We have secured a movement therapist from the Twin Cities area to teach our movement therapy classes; We initiated a broader marketing campaign using a mailing list company that provided us with a targeted mailing list of BIPOC families within a 15 mile radius of our studio to send mailers to advertising our program. Since initiating these changes we have seen some, although slower than anticipated, interested registrations to our program. We have procured all instructors but have waited to contract them until our registration deadline of June 19, 2023. Our original stated outcomes of: 20 students participating in the program, diversity mirroring Twin Cities with no more than 60% identifying as white, and all students present and/or participating in showcase performance are still measurable outcomes we are hoping to meet.; We completed a successful pilot program of NextGen/Youth Dance Project. Students experienced daily classes in modern, ballet, nutrition, and embodied movement exploration led by qualified dance and medical instructional staff. At the end of the program, students participated in an informal showcase hosted at the Threads Dance Nexus that was attended by family and friends of the summer cohort. We received a strong positive response from both students and families, many of whom expressed eagerness to re-enroll for our next session. Before beginning the project, Threads listed its outcomes as follows: 1. 20 students participating in the YDP program 2. Participating students mirror the diversity of the Twin Cities with no more than 60% identifying as White. 3. All students present and/or perform in the culminating showcase performance planned for May 2023. We tracked student demographics through registration forms and collected feedback with follow up surveys. We had a total of six students participate in our summer pilot program. Although this was lower than our enrollment goal, we consider this a successful number of participants for a brand new program. We are proud to report that 100% of enrolled students identify as BIPOC and 50% were residents in the Seward neighborhood, where the Threads Dance Nexus is located. All of the students attended the summer showcase and had the experience of performing for friends and family.",,,"Minnesota State Arts Board - $6,100 Minneapolis Foundation - $5,000",12197,,"Board President: Amanda Norman, NGE Holdings, Inc. Board Vice President: Alicia Phillips, Target Board Treasurer: William ""Todd"" Ackerman, US Bank Board Secretary: Omarra Alexander, Community Member Board Assistant Treasurer/Secretary: Ella McGrady-Wiley, Community Member Members: Kenneth Charles, Thrivent Traci Shannon, Children's Theater Company Amanda Thor, General Mills; Board President: Amanda Norman, NGE Holdings, Inc.Board Vice President: Alicia Phillips, TargetBoard Treasurer: William ""Todd"" Ackerman, US BankBoard Secretary: Omarra Alexander, Community MemberBoard Assistant Treasurer/Secretary: Ella McGrady-Wiley, Community MemberMembers: Kenneth Charles, Thrivent Traci Shannon, Children's Theater Company Amanda Thor, General Mills",,"Threads Dance Project",,"The Threads Youth Dance Project is a pre-professional dance training program for youth ages 12-16. It seeks to innovate dance education by welcoming aspiring BIPOC dancers who struggle to find affirming and culturally sustaining spaces to study dance.",,,2023-01-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nextgenyouth-dance-project,,,,
10038447,"Niibi Center and White Earth Land Recovery Project Medicine Garden Collaboration",2024,91000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Completion of the design, planting and gathering spaces are set up; Participant self-reported changes in feeling connected to the land and Anishinaabe traditional ways; Connection to Language Program outcomes including understanding and demonstration of Ojibwe language teaching skills (specific skills to be determined based on participants baseline understandings to be measured by interviews, observations, and focus group inventories at recruitment or onset of program).",,,,Unknown,88000,3000,"Emily Annette (Acting President/Vice President), Terry Janis (Secretary/Treasurer), Kim Anderson, Betsy May, Laurence Fairbank, Olivia Janis, Cody Eagle Feather",,"Niibi Center",,"Established as a 501c3 in 2017 by Joseph LaGarde and a group of Anishinaabe elders, the mission of the Niibi Center is to be a catalyst for research, advocacy, and activism, grounded in Indigenous culture and knowledge to protect and advance Anishinaabe prophecy, sovereignty, and cultural survival. Niibi Center's vision is a world where Anishinaabe communities know and understand their language, teachings, and ceremonies to fulfill minobemadziiwiin (the Good Life) and sacred promises and responsibilities for niibi (water) and manoomin (wild rice), and all of nature for future generations. The Niibi Center was established to fulfill our prophecy, which designates Anishinaabe people as the caretakers for Manoomin (wild rice) - our sacred food and the cornerstone of our health and culture. Elders have envisioned this center for two decades as the most hopeful tool we have to preserve and revitalize our traditions and culture. To that end, Niibi Center programs are a web of interrelated activities and supports that make revitalization of Anishinaabe culture, language and tradition possible. We currently have four tracks of interwoven work: Traditional Women's Gatherings, building curriculum and capacity to facilitate healing of Historical Trauma, engaging community to research and create Rights of Manoomin enforcement policies and practices, and finally Ayaanikeshkaagewaad, an effort to research and build capacity to establish a home based Ojibwemowin Language Immersion program. Specifically for this project, Niibi Center and White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP) will collaborate to establish a Medicine and Three Sisters Garden teaching and learning space on land owned and managed by WELRP located on White Earth Reservation, just 20 minutes from the Niibi Center offices. With these funds we will engage community members, especially young people and families, in the planting and cultivation of the gardens and offer and host year long teaching, learning and cultural immersion activities aligned with our existing mission and goals. Niibi Center and WELRP will collaborate with each other and other teachers and cultural offerings for community programming and the space will become a central feature of Ayaanikeshkaagewaad, our language immersion teacher training program and family immersion offerings. We know that creation of a land based learning space will greatly benefit Niibi Center and WELRP individual and collaborative programing including Niibi Center's growing programming and ongoing cultural revitalization and food sovereignty projects by offering space for gathering, planting, harvesting, processing plants and plant based medicines in alignment with traditional Anishinaabe ways and in our own language. ",,,2024-05-30,2025-05-30,,Canceled,,,Jospeh," LaGarde",,,,,," (218) 902-0580",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Mahnomen",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/niibi-center-and-white-earth-land-recovery-project-medicine-garden-collaboration-1,,,,
10034088,"Niibi Center and White Earth Land Recovery Project Medicine Garden Collaboration",2024,91000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Completion of the design, planting and gathering spaces are set up; Participant self-reported changes in feeling connected to the land and Anishinaabe traditional ways; Connection to Language Program outcomes including understanding and demonstration of Ojibwe language teaching skills (specific skills to be determined based on participants baseline understandings to be measured by interviews, observations, and focus group inventories at recruitment or onset of program).",,,,,,,"Emily Annette (Acting President/Vice President), Terry Janis (Secretary/Treasurer), Kim Anderson, Betsy May, Laurence Fairbank, Olivia Janis, Cody Eagle Feather",,"Niibi Center",,"The Niibi Center and White Earth Land Recovery Project (WELRP) will collaborate to establish a Medicine and Three Sisters Garden teaching and learning space on land owned and managed by WELRP located on White Earth Reservation. They will engage community members, especially young people and families, in the planting and cultivation of the gardens and offer and host year long teaching, learning and cultural immersion activities aligned with our existing mission and goals.",,,2024-05-30,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jospeh,LaGarde,,,,,,"(218) 902-0580",joseph.lagarde@niibicenter.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Mahnomen",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/niibi-center-and-white-earth-land-recovery-project-medicine-garden-collaboration,,,,
10034129,"NMM Capacity Building - Growing Responsibly into a Community Museum",2024,47317,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Responsible growth over time -- this work will help us understand our ability to expand our budget annually, and help us project realistic goals into the future; 2) Realistic strategic planning -- We want to avoid pitfalls of a growing organization, and the support of consultants will guide our work in a responsible and realistic way; Best practices in HR -- We need guidance on hiring and other HR policies. This planning and consulting support will help us to become a responsible employer; Expanded presence -- through a simple web page, and with expanded partnerships, we will increase our visibility and impact in the community.",,,4000,"MRAC Arts Impact for Groups",47317,,"Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Teresa Ortiz, Liz Pangerl, Angelica Klebsh, Bruce Campbell, Jesenia Morales",,"(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico",,"With the support of an MHC Capacity Building Grant in 2024 and 2025, ""(Neo)Muralismos de Mexico"" will develop our internal capacity as we take the unprecedented step to develop a ""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" (planned to open approximately 2028). NMM is a small emerging nonprofit arts organization based in Saint Paul, and focused on Mexican and Latino arts and culture in our home-state of Minnesota. Our greatest asset is the trust and credibility with our community. In 2023, and in conversation with a variety of community partners and participants, we decided to launch the unprecedented effort to develop a ""Mexican & Latino Museum of Minnesota"" over the next 5-7 years. Our project has been met with an amazing response: We have secured the support from Mayor Melvin Carter to develop our museum project at Harriet Island Regional Park. This park, located on the banks of the Mississippi, is part of the historic ""West Side Flats"" neighborhood in Saint Paul, which was the first Mexican barrio in Minnesota, where Mexican immigrants first settled in our state over a century ago. However, in the 1960s the Mexican community was forcibly displaced. By reclaiming space at Harriet Island, we will tell the history of our community, both on the West Side, as well as elsewhere in Minnesota, and celebrate our cultural traditions. We have also secured the support of Minnesota state senators and house members, with whom we are working to find funding for the building costs. However, this is an enormous challenge for us -- we are currently a 1-staff person organization, and we need to grow into a small community museum over the next 5-7 years. (We also have an active 6-person working board, and also work with two dozen community-engaged artists who often lead their own cultural programming). However, we do not currently have the capacity to be a small community museum. Funding will support: (1) Pro Forma (consultant support): The Pro Forma is a document that will help us understand our financial needs as a small museum. It calculates staffing costs, insurance, building maintenance, programming, etc. With this document, we will be able to make realistic estimates of needed fundraising growth per year over the next 5-7 years. (2) Strategic Plan (consultant support): We will work with consultants to help us develop a 5-year strategic plan so that we can grow in a sustainable and responsible way, using best practices and avoiding pitfalls. (3) HR Support: We will hire consultants to provide us with guidance and support regarding hiring and firing policies, nondiscrimination, fair compensation, labor laws, etc. (4) Legal Support: We will retain legal support that will be able to support us with guidance on various aspects of our work -- tax policies, copyright, ownership of art objects, etc. (5) Web Development: Support to adapt and develop a web presence to engage our community about the proposed Museum project. (6) Executive Director time: to coordinate consultants, expand grant-writing capacity, trainings, and partnership development.",,,2024-04-09,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaron,Johnson-Ortiz,,,,,,"(651) 307-1908",aajohnsonortiz@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Goodhue, Hennepin, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/nmm-capacity-building-growing-responsibly-community-museum,,,,
10013364,"North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) - Indigenous Food Lab Podcast and Distance Learning Project",2020,27600,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We will have at least 12 podcasts and/or short video tutorials posted on our website. We will be able to track the number of people viewing these materials. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,0.2,"North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","NATIFS is launching the Indigenous Food Lab in Minneapolis. By providing education and training that give Native people access to healthy, local, indigenous food, we can address serious issues of malnutrition, food-related illness, and economic impoverishment on tribal lands. We are requesting funding to launch virtual programming now, including how-to videos and podcast conversations with Native chefs and other relevant Native health experts. ",,,2020-06-01,2021-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dana,Thompson,"North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS)","3626 Garfield Ave S.",Minneapolis,MN,55409,612-242-9700,dana@natifs.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-american-traditional-indigenous-food-systems-natifs-indigenous-food-lab-podcast-and," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019449,"North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS) - W.A.K.A.N.N.",2021,34250,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Measurable outcomes include an Internet-based, searchable database available to the public and containing resources around traditional Indigenous food, plants and ingredients, as well as other Native culture. ","In progress ",,,,,,,0.25,"North American Traditional Indigenous Food Systems (NATIFS)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This archive will be a central resource for accessible Indigenous knowledge around Indigenous foods systems and will include documentation of local traditional ecological knowledge on wild plants, animals, Native agriculture, seed saving, recipes, language, crafting, medicinals, places, histories, health, sports and games, stories, and more. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Dana,Thompson,NATIFS,,,,,612-242-9700,dana@natifs.org,Research,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/north-american-traditional-indigenous-food-systems-natifs-wakann," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038410,"An Ocean Away, a new play about Ukraine",2024,18307,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A new play to be performed at three professional public readings.",,,6900,"Institute for Advanced Study UMN, Novi Most Board & Supporters",18307,,"Vladimir Rovinsky (President), Barbra Berlovitz, Pearce Bunting, Lisa Channer,",,"Theatre Novi Most",,"Our project, An Ocean Away is a direct artistic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In fall of 2024, Theatre Novi Most will work with playwright Andrei Kureichik, dramaturg Wendy Weckwerth, director Vladimir Rovinsky and 3 community advisors to create a new play based on stories we have gathered in Story Circles across Minnesota. The story circles invited Ukrainians and others from the post Soviet diaspora to tell us stories of watching the war in Ukraine from an ocean away . We will commission the playwright Andrei Kureichik to work with us. He has gained international acclaim for crafting plays out of the verbatim stories and testimonies of people fighting against authoritarian regimes in Belarus, Russia and other former Soviet states. After the play is written and ready, we will produce professional public readings of it at three sites in Minneapolis with supertitles in Ukrainian. Since 2007 Theatre Novi Most's mission has been to make new works that bridge the artistic traditions of the United States and former countries of the Soviet Union. The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has made this a crucial time to center the effect of the war on the Ukrainian-American community as well as immigrants from surrounding countries affected by Putin's aggression. We did this by launching the Ukrainian Words Project for which we toured to five sites across Minnesota to collect stories. Each tour site included a performance of plays by Ukrainian playwrights that chronicle the war read by professional actors, followed by a formal Story Circle for audiences. The Story Circle process, which is taken from UNESCO's methodology for developing intercultural competencies, creates a safe space for telling and listening to each other in a formal but creative process. We gave storytellers a chance to tell us about watching the largest European ground war since WWII from afar. Now we want to craft these powerful Minnesota stories into a new play. Plan: In August 2024 Andrei will join us in Minneapolis (he is living in exile in CT as a global fellow as Yale) for ten days to organize the stories, conduct follow up meetings with storytellers as needed, work with our dramaturg, our composers, community advisors and director to find common threads from the stories. He will then work on writing the play utilizing the verbatim words of our community storytellers as he has done with his plays Stories from the New Belarus , Insulted.Belarus(sia) and Insulted.Russia . At the same time our musicians will begin composing music from the stories. We will bring Andrei back to Minneapolis in January 2025 for a script workshop to complete and hone the new script with four professional actors and the full team. The professional staged readings will take place at three locations in the Twin Cities in early 2025. We respectfully ask for funds for the creation process of a new play based on true stories from Minnesota immigrant communities and the performance of this play at three sites in Minneapolis. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Lisa," Channer",,,,,," (612) 308-1365",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ocean-away-new-play-about-ukraine-1,,,,
10034092,"""An Ocean Away"", a new play about Ukraine",2024,18307,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A new play to be performed at three professional public readings.",,,6900,"Institute for Advanced Study UMN, Novi Most Board & Supporters",,,"Vladimir Rovinsky (President), Barbra Berlovitz, Pearce Bunting, Lisa Channer,",,"Theatre Novi Most",,"This project is a direct artistic response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In fall of 2024, Theatre Novi Most will work with playwright Andrei Kureichik, dramaturg Wendy Weckwerth, director Vladimir Rovinsky and three community advisors to create a new play based on stories we have gathered in Story Circles across Minnesota. After the play is written the project will produce professional public readings of it at three sites in Minneapolis with supertitles in Ukrainian.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Lisa,Channer,,,,,,"(612) 308-1365",lisa@theatrenovimost.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ocean-away-new-play-about-ukraine,,,,
19213,"Organizational Capacity, Tracking, and Accountability Building",2013,22000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museum for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Efficiency at the coordination of admission and membership sales will increase dramatically over the first year.2. Retention and renewal of memberships will increase as a result of better integration software systems.3. Conversion of visitors and members to annual and program contributors will increase based on the ability to track and report visitor attendance and frequency.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,,,,,"Duluth Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Duluth Children’s Museum continues to grow dramatically, in large part from the investments of the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Legacy funding support over the last three years. In order to best support, report, document and serve our ever expanding membership the Museum proposes to invest in the software and hardware necessary to meet the needs of this growth; a computer upgrade necessary to drive the marketing needs of the organization to ensure public awareness of the increased educational programming offered by the Duluth Children’s Museum; and the conversion of all member, donor and capital donor records from a museum software platform (Past Perfect) into a contemporary system, ALTRU by Blackbaud.",,,2013-04-15,2013-10-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Michael,Garcia,"Duluth Children's Museum","115 South 29th Ave West",Duluth,MN,55806,,michael50@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/organizational-capacity-tracking-and-accountability-building,,,,
10013351,"Otter Cove Children’s Museum",2020,137000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","Our Proposed Measurable Outcomes are as follows: - Having a visitor return rate of 70% by the end of the first year. - Have a membership renewal rate of 85% by the end of the first year. - Engage 40% of licensed daycares in Otter Tail county in membership opportunities. - Have four free admission Saturdays during our first calendar year where Otter Cove becomes available and accessible to anyone and everyone. - Have six low sensory events, outside of normal museum hours, where children can engage with our exhibits who may not normally visit during busy times. ","Otter Cove Children's Museum was ready for its grand opening when COVID struck in March 2020. Our team immediately went into survival mode and began fundraising to pay for our rent, unsure how long we would have to remain closed. It was a painful feeling, knowing how isolated everyone was and that we had a fully completed, state-of-the-art children's museum in the heart of downtown, just waiting for visitors to come play. Starting in July 2020, we began hosting private rentals with no more than 40 people at a time. We also gave private tours to our amazingly supportive donors who were anxious to see the completed space. The response was incredible. Friends would join together to rent the space just so their kids could play. We started tracking zip codes and realized how far people were traveling to play at Otter Cove, even during a pandemic. We held a series of open-air art classes in the Maker Shop; these were some of the only children's and adult programs available during the summer and fall of 2020. We are proud that we could offer creative opportunities for our community while following COVID safety protocol. Despite the pandemic, we achieved our goal of becoming a regional gathering ground for children and families. We are also proud of Otter Cove's impact on the local economy. Often when guests leave the museum, they ask staff for recommendations of great local restaurants. If a child is having a difficult time leaving Otter Cove, caregivers will often tempt them with a trip to Uncle Eddie's Ice Cream, just down the street from Otter Cove. ",,,,137000,,"Tasha Rohlfs, Amy Baldwin, Kelsey Evavold, Ryan Tungseth, Sarah Duffy, Erinn Webb, Greg Wagner, Arriana Velasco",,"Otter Cove Children’s Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Otter Cove Children's Museum will be a state-of-the-art educational and cultural center in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, providing a much-needed accessible, indoor play space for the children of Otter Tail County and beyond. Otter Cove was started and driven by a group of moms but the actual place, Otter Cove, is for children and the ""critters"" who live there; the otter in the Otter Romp Playground, the fox at the cafe, the beaver at the dentist office, the raccoon at the grocery store, the swan on the stage, the mice at the bookstore, and the skunk at the veterinarian. Every detail at Otter Cove is designed to look and feel like a true destination that guests are transported into as they walk through the door. Furthermore, the region's landscape, agricultural influence, businesses and art scene are visible as the actual exhibits and core components of the museum's play structure, miniature downtown, farm and field, and art and maker space. The beneficiaries of the museum will be the young people visiting the museum who lack imaginative, creative, educational and physical play options in the region. Families and caregivers will appreciate a place where connections and community foster, especially in the winter. Family connections will grow, as the museum is an experience that will have impacts across generations - parents and their children, grandparents with their grandchildren, families and caregivers across the spectrum. It's exciting that Otter Cove will be the only children's museum with an indoor play structure in a 180 mile radius, ultimately helping increase traffic for local businesses from the additional visitors in town. We have heard countless employers donate to the project because they are excited to attract and retain young talent with this unique amenity. Childcare providers and school groups will also benefit from having an educational destination for field trips that is local. ",,,2019-07-01,2021-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tasha,Rohlfs,"Otter Cove Children's Museum","105 West Lincoln Ave","Fergus Falls",MN,56537,612-819-8033,ottercoveff@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Brown, Carver, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Mille Lacs, Mower, Nobles, Norman, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wadena, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019458,"Otter Cove Children's Museum",2022,51014,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 (c) ","$925,000 the first year and $925,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums for arts and cultural exhibits and related educational outreach programs. Of this amount: (1) $375,000 the first year and $375,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage; and (2) $550,000 each year is for grants to other children's museums to be distributed through a competitive grant process for program development. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established mechanisms.","Exhibit enhancements The exhibit enhancements will provide new play opportunities for members and regular visitors. This outcome will largely be tracked using by observing how children (and adults) interact with the exhibits and components, as well as by soliciting member and visitor feedback. Observations and feedback will be documented. Some of the outcomes we expect to see include: Deeper, more focused dramatic play in Service Food using the new components Increased use of Lundeen's Bookstore exhibit by children and their caregivers Full building interpretive plan Upon completion of the interpretive plan, museum staff and the Board of Directors will use the plan as the foundation for developing a comprehensive, phased expansion plan. ","In progress ",,,,,,,,"Otter Cove Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Thanks to the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center in 2019, Otter Cove Children's Museum was able to complete the design, building, and installation of a variety of exhibits and interactive art features prior to our grand opening. Despite a delayed opening and months of limited operations due to the pandemic, Otter Cove's first year has been nothing short of incredible, attracting 17,299 children and families from 289 unique zip codes (179 of them in MN), 27 states, and 4 countries! Our guests have been so impressed that we have such a high-quality facility in a rural region. We are so proud of what we have accomplished in the past year, but we are committed to constantly improving and offering fresh, exciting exhibits to best serve our members, guests, and community. This project will allow us to enhance many of our existing exhibits to increase opportunities for rich play, as well as to offer new components and materials to introduce new and exciting learning experiences. ",,,2021-12-21,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katie,Ganoe,"Otter Cove Children’s Museum",,,,,218-998-5438,katie@ottercoveff.org,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum-0,,,,
10031121,"Otter Cove Children's Museum 2021-2023",2023,51014,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","Exhibit enhancements The exhibit enhancements will provide new play opportunities for members and regular visitors. This outcome will largely be tracked using by observing how children (and adults) interact with the exhibits and components, as well as by soliciting member and visitor feedback. Observations and feedback will be documented. Some of the outcomes we expect to see include: * Deeper, more focused dramatic play in Service Food and Bimbo Bakery & Cafe using the new components * Increased use of Lundeen's Bookstore exhibit by children and their caregivers * Children using the interactive stage lighting to put on their own shows on the Swan Lake Stage Full building interpretive plan Upon completion of the interpretive plan, museum staff and the Board of Directors will use the plan as the foundation for developing a comprehensive, phased expansion plan. Rotating/traveling exhibits We will bring one or more of the rotating/traveling exhibits to at least 10 community events or programs within the grant period. We also expect to see more engagement from older children using the new rotating exhibits due to the varying levels of complexity that may not be present in other areas of the museum. Children's summer concert series We will host a series of three children's concerts in summer 2022 and three concerts in summer 2023, with attendance totaling at least 2000 across all six concerts.",?,,3800,"N/A - $3800 of the total project was not covered by this grant, so the remaining funds were taken from our exhibit fund.",42880,,"Amy Baldwin, Kelsey Evavold, Arriana Velasco, Greg Wagner, Sarah Duffy, Karla Connelly, Tasha Rohlfs; Amy Baldwin - President Kelsey Evavold - Vice President Greg Wagner - Treasurer Arriana Velasco - Secretary Tasha Rohlfs - Director Sarah Duffy - Director Karla Connelly - Director Shelley Schoeneck - Director; Amy Baldwin, Kelsey Evavold, Arriana Velasco, Greg Wagner, Sarah Duffy, Karla Connelly, Tasha Rohlfs, Shelley Schoeneck",,"Otter Cove Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Thanks to the support of the Minnesota Humanities Center in 2019, Otter Cove Children's Museum was able to complete the design, building, and installation of a variety of exhibits and interactive art features prior to our grand opening. Despite a delayed opening and months of limited operations due to the pandemic, Otter Cove's first year has been nothing short of incredible, attracting 17,299 children and families from 289 unique zip codes (179 of them in MN), 27 states, and 4 countries! Our guests have been so impressed that we have such a a high-quality facility in a rural region. We are so proud of what we have accomplished in the past year, but we are committed to constantly improving and offering fresh, exciting exhibits to best serve our members, guests, and community. This project will allow us to enhance many of our existing exhibits to increase opportunities for rich play, as well as to offer new components and materials to introduce new and exciting learning experiences.",,,2022-01-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Restoration/Enhancement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum-2021-2023,,,,
10038465,"Otter Cove Children's Museum 2023-2025 Legacy Project",2024,149455,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibits and implementation of new enhancements as well as successful workshops and mini camps.",,,,Unknown,149455,,"Amy Baldwin (President), Kelsey Evavold (Vice President), Greg Wagner (Treasurer), Karla Connelly (Secretary), Tasha Rohlfs, Sarah Duffy, Shelley Shoeneck, Vicki Jensen",,"Otter Cove Children's Museum",,"Thanks to previous support from the Minnesota Humanities Center, over 70,000 children and families have played, explored, and created with the hands-on and engaging exhibits and experiences at Otter Cove Children's Museum since opening in late 2020. As we celebrate our third anniversary, we are prioritizing increasing our long-term sustainability by increasing our offerings, expanding reach to more families and communities, and enhancing our visitor experience. Projects completed with this funding address will address several Legacy goals: 1. Youth education: > Now.Make.Art hosts community-focused and youth-centric events that redefine playful art in public spaces. We will engage Now.Make.Art for two free, public events: > Cardboard Invention Convention: Participants will engage in a design-thinking framework creating cardboard solutions to big and small problems. > Clay City: Participants will create their own additions to an enormous clay city made from earthen clay, bits of wood and stone, and playful props. > CLIMB Theatre uses the power of live theater to inspire people to build better communities. Their customized plays and workshops are youth-centered, intentionally intersectional, and integrate social emotional learning through the arts. We will engage CLIMB Theatre for a free performance of a play and complementing workshops featuring activities that will help children practice the skills of accountability, resiliency, empathy, advocacy, and self-regulation. > We will engage a number of COMPAS Teaching Artists to facilitate diverse workshops and performances for children and families. Possible event focuses include (depending on artist availability): creating puppets using found and recycled objects; a musical and storytelling performance featuring traditional Chinese instruments and folklore; creating moveable murals; sculpture making using scrap wood pieces, recycled elements, and/or fabric scraps; and an interactive juggling performance. > We will develop four mini camps for children ages 6-12 to be delivered at Otter Cove during school/summer breaks. Funding will enable us to purchase all curriculum materials and consumable supplies needed for development, and will also provide funding for paying camp facilitators. 2. New exhibit components and exhibit enhancements: Our team has identified several opportunities to maximize and enhance what is working in our current exhibits by providing opportunities for deeper play and exploration through enhancements: > Lake Region Otter Romp: The Otter Romp is a three-level structure featuring climbing, sliding, and crawling opportunities that resembles the Central Dam located on the Otter Tail River just a block away from Otter Cove. The lower level of the structure is currently empty; this funding will allow us to create an immersive underwater experience. Air, light, color, and sound will all contribute to experiencing the flow of water and its power of possibilities as it passes through the dam. > Ottertail Coaches School Bus: The School Bus currently features a steering wheel and pedals that allow children to drive. This funding will allow us to add more interactive features to the School Bus, including an adjustable mirror, a retractable stop sign, working blinkers, and a tire-changing station. > The Change It Up Room features monthly rotating exhibits. Funding will allow us to purchase a Rigamajig to be added to the rotation. The Rigamajig is a large-scale, loose parts building and engineering kit that empowers children to follow their curiosity through hands-on, open-ended, creative, and collaborative play. >We use a large number of handsewn props in several of our exhibits (including fish, pumpkins, apples, potatoes, corn cobs, sandwich fixings). These components are durable but are inevitably starting to show wear after being played with by thousands of children for several years. Funding will be used to purchase updated props. 3. Outreach to underserved and diverse communities: While Otter Cove is based in Fergus Falls, we strive to be a regional asset. Legacy funds will allow us to develop a new Otter Cove on the Go initiative to provide mobile experiences throughout our region, primarily through the development of community play days. We will partner with local organizations (such as the public library) to bring a variety of new mobile exhibits and activities to 12 communities throughout west central Minnesota for a day of play. Events will be free and open to the public. Otter Cove on the Go will allow us to bring the museum experience to children and families who may not otherwise be able to access our facility due to financial, transportation, or other barriers. ",,,2024-02-26,2025-08-31,,Ongoing,,,Elizabeth," Pihlaja",,,,,," (218) 998-5438",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Marshall, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum-2023-2025-legacy-project-1,,,,
10034017,"Otter Cove Children's Museum 2023-2025 Legacy Project",2024,149455,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of new exhibits and implementation of new enhancements as well as successful workshops and mini camps.",,,,,,,"Amy Baldwin (President), Kelsey Evavold (Vice President), Greg Wagner (Treasurer), Karla Connelly (Secretary), Tasha Rohlfs, Sarah Duffy, Shelley Shoeneck, Vicki Jensen",,"Otter Cove Children's Museum",,"This project includes new exhibit components and enhancements; facilitating diverse workshops and performances for children and families, and four mini camps for children ages 6-12 during school/summer breaks.",,,2024-02-26,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katie,Ganoe,,,,,,"(218) 998-5438","katie@ottercoveff.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Clay, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Goodhue, Grant, Hennepin, Hubbard, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kanabec, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, McLeod, Marshall, Meeker, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Norman, Olmsted, Olmsted, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Rice, Rock, Roseau, Roseau, Scott, Sherburne, Stearns, Stevens, Swift, Todd, Traverse, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Wilkin, Winona, Wright, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/otter-cove-childrens-museum-2023-2025-legacy-project,,,,
10031050,"Our Stories Carried Us Here: Representing Asian Immigrant Women in Graphic Novels for Young Readers",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","See application under ""Documents""","In 2021, GCV began publishing bilingual, single-story graphic novels based on the positive reception of their best-selling Kirkus-star reviewed anthology, Our Stories Carried Us Here. MHC Cultural Legacy funding would support Volume 3 in the series, telling the story of Minnesota-resident Kim Uy, a Cambodian immigrant who initially struggled with English only to join the Army Reserves and become a medical doctor. This book will provide a mirror and window for young readers ages 9-12. PROGRESS: Search conducted to find a Khmer and Chinese illustrators to illustrate Kim's book and to capture her ancestry as dad is Khmer, and mother of Chinese descent. (completed) All contracts signed with (1) Kim Uy (author), (2) sunshine gao (story illustrator), and (3) Kat Eng (cover illustrator). Several meetings between two illustrators and author facilitated and co-creation initiated (completed). Story outline drafted by sunshine gao (completed). Cover illustration was completed June 2023 Interior story illustration to be completed by October 15th, 2023 Book will go to print by November/December 2023; Through this grant, we were able to fund the time of Executive Director Tea Rozman to search for a Khmer and Chinese immigrant illustrator to illustrate the story and cover. We were also able to fund the work of Chinese immigrant illustrator sunshine gao. sunshine studied the story of Kim Uy, a Chinese-Cambodian immigrant, and worked closely with her to create a story outline. The grant also funded the time of Program Manager, Jeannine Erickson, to hold several meetings with Tea, the cover illustrator (Khmer immigrant Kat Eng), Kim Uy and sunshine to co-create and ensure authenticity and accuracy of the story. Cover illustration was completed June 2023 sunshine was able to complete the interior illustration (October 31,2023) Book will go to print by December 2023",,,,10000,,"Officers:CHAIR: Dr. Aasma Shaukat, Professor of Medicine and Population Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, STEM book author (immigrant from Pakistan)VICE-CHAIR: Richard Benton, PhD, Polyglot & Speaker on language/culture; IT Manager, Ecolab, (U.S. born)TREASURER: Elvis J. Rivera, Financial Advisor Associate and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley (born and raised in Guatemala) Members (in alphabetical order by last name):Marina B. Aleixo, PhD, Program Director at the University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) International Initiatives (born and raised in Brazil)Thorunn Bjarnadottir - Former Director of Intercultural Education at the University of Minnesota, (immigrant from Iceland)Greg Egan, Ramsey County Public Defender (U.S. born, married to first-generation immigrant from Honduras)Fee Freeman, Communications and External Relations Manager at International Rescue Committee (IRC) (born and raised in Scotland, UK)Merle Greene, Former Intercultural Communications consultant, English language instructor, and Program Manager working with refugees and immigrants (U.S. born)Ibrahim Hirsi, Doctoral Candidate in the U.S. History, Immigration and African Diaspora at the UMN Twin Cities, and writer for the Nation, Twin Cities, MN (immigrant from Somalia)John T. Medeiros, Immigration Attorney (2nd generation Portuguese)Nicole Montana, Senior Lecturer in Dept of Writing Studies at University of Minnesota; writing instructor at The Loft (U.S. born , 2nd generation Mexican )Vanja Pantic Oflazoglu, Senior Content Strategist, Citizen Lab, Atlanta, GA (former refugee from Bosnia)Biswas Rijal, Scientific researcher and data analyst at University of Florida, founder of NGO for in Nepal (immigrant from Nepal)Monique Thompkins, Event Manager (African-American), U.S.born; 1. CHAIR: Dr. Aasma Shaukat, Professor of Medicine and Population Health, NYU Grossman School ofMedicine, STEM book author (immigrant from Pakistan) 2. VICE-CHAIR: Richard Benton, PhD, Polyglot & Speaker on language/culture; IT Manager, Ecolab,(U.S. born) Members (in alphabetical order by last name): 3. Marina B. Aleixo, PhD, Program Director at the University of Minnesota, College of Education andHuman Development (CEHD) International Initiatives (born and raised in Brazil) 4. Merle Greene, Former Intercultural Communications consultant, English language instructor, andProgram Manager working with refugees and immigrants (U.S. born) 5. Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton, Executive Director of CENTRO Tyrone Guzman, Elk River, MN (1stgeneration Cuban) 6. John T. Medeiros, Immigration Attorney (2nd generation Portuguese) 7. Nicole Montana, Senior Lecturer in Dept of Writing Studies at University of Minnesota; writinginstructor at The Loft (U.S. born , 2nd generation Mexican) 8. Vanja Pantic Oflazoglu, Senior Content Strategist, Citizen Lab, Atlanta, GA (former refugee fromBosnia) 9. Jina Rahimi, LOTT Fellow, Leadership Development Program, Shoreview, MN (1st generation AfghanRefugee) 10. Jasmine Ceron, Human Resource Professional, Xcel Energy, Minneapolis MN (1st generationSomali-Italian-American)",,"Green Card Voices",,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/our-stories-carried-us-here-representing-asian-immigrant-women-graphic-novels-young,,,,
10019450,"Oyate Hotanin",2021,60710,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The measurable outcomes each of the core activities in our Amplifying Minnesota American Indian Voices in the Arts project are described below. “Reunion of the Buffalo Herd” CD Release Party Special Event. The key measurable outcomes for this activity will be the number of CDs sold, the total dollar value of CD sales, and the number of people who attend the event. Our original plan was to draw a live audience of 250 people and we have scheduled this event later in calendar year 2021 in the hope of being able to host this event live. However, we are also making plans to livestream the event if restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still in place. If the event is virtual, we anticipate that the audience could be far larger than our initial estimate of 250 people. Even if we host the event live, we may put some segments online, enabling us to reach a larger audience even for a live show. This staged release of our CD, using a live event as a promotional vehicle, is intended to become a model for future revenue-generating work, helping us create a reliable income stream for artistic investments.   Video Production of Tatanka. The key measurable outcomes for this activity will be the completed video of the production and our documented outreach to at least one government or community-based organization and at least one tribal entity by the end of the calendar year, with the intent of gaining a commitment from the organization to present our production to an identified audience for educational purposes in 2022 and beyond. In addition, once the video is completed, we will upload a link to our Oyate Hotanin YouTube channel and make the video available to our community network through Facebook and an “Opening Night” online event, track the number of people who access the video online.   RedTalks Facebook Live/Zoom Symposium Series. The key measurable outcomes for this activity will be the size of the live or virtual audience. Our original plan was to draw a live audience of 125 people at Metro State. However, we are making plans instead to livestream the event because the COVID-19 pandemic We will also conduct a survey of participants, and track the number of respondents who report that, in watching the RedTalks, they encountered ideas that are new to them and that impact their thinking or make them want to learn more about American Indian perspectives, values, worldviews, and experiences.   Voice of the People Series. The key measurable outcomes for this activity will be the six completed interview sessions, which we anticipate will reach total audience of at least 10,000 people. We will also explore ways to determine what attracted the audience to the interviews: Were they most drawn to the conversation topic? The interviewee? The format? We will track the audience for each interview in the series in an attempt to determine if there is a pattern to participation: does each interview reach a similar-sized audience or are differences evident across interviews?   American Indian Artists Hub (Customer Relationship Management Platform). The key measurable outcome for this activity will be the number of profile materials created for artists, with at least 10 completed and featured on the hub by the end of the calendar year. Another measurable outcome, which spans all of these projects, is more than 50 artists, performers, designers, and thought leaders will be given respectfully paid work opportunities. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Crystal Norcross, Mat Pendleton, Laura LaBlanc, Tom LaBlanc, Al Gross, Dipankar Mukherjee, Damon Drake, Cindy Killion, Nick Metcalf",,"Oyate Hotanin","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We will lift up Minnesota American Indian arts, culture, and heritage and increase our audience through five new activities: presenting “Reunion of the Buffalo Herd”; staging a full production of Tatanka for video recording; establishing an annual RedTalks Symposium; creating a live interview series featuring American Indian elders and traditional healers; and creating an American Indian Artists Hub to promote our artists. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,LaBlanc,"Oyate Hotanin",,,,,651-280-7727,laura@oyatehotanin.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oyate-hotanin," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009908,"Oyate Hotanin Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The goal of our Micro Grant project is to jump-start our new year, add to the number of American Indians presenting artistic work and ideas, and expand our audiences to promote a vibrant, honest American Indian world view in Minnesota. We are achieving this goal by using grant funding to support three short term projects led by artists in our coalition: The Buffalo Show; a RedTalk Symposium; the videotaping and dissemination of both of these events; and final mastering of “Live at the Buffalo Show” CD. ","Outcomes from our project were strong, based on counts of artist and audience numbers; feedback from those who participated, and written reflections from the RedTalk Symposium.   Buffalo Show Thanks to support from the MHC Micro Grant, we were able to offer a strong lineup of 10 artists for the January 28 Buffalo Show and had 80 people in the audience – an almost entirely sold out show. The show was a metro area release party for the full-length CD “Better Days” by our featured artist Corey Medina (Dine, Bemidji) and Brothers (Eric Sundeen and Gary Broste).   Our headliner was joined by: • Joe Savage (Fond du Lac), steel guitar; • Strong Buffalo (Dakota, St. Paul), poet; • Al Gross (Leech Lake, St. Paul), storyteller; • Micah Nickey, (Sicangu Lakota), traditional singer • Naomi Berglund, (Northern Cheyenne & Oglala Lakota, Minneapolis), back up singer • Crystal Norcross, (Dakota, St. Paul) back up singer; and • Judd Rappe, guitar.   Special segments of the January Buffalo Show included a RedTalk by Micah Nickey, an artist interview of Angela Two Stars, and a Strong Buffalo poem for murdered and missing indigenous women (MMIW). Micah spoke of the intersection between neuroscience and all he has learned from his elders and traditional practices. Angela helped us understand how she has woven language revitalization into her sculptures and her visual arts. Strong Buffalo led all the performers in a special presentation of his poem “Dear Miss Long Gone,” with a backdrop of projections of many drawing, paintings, installments and posters created by artists across the country in honor of MMIW.   Someone once said, “if you’re working on a revolution, make it a party.” With MHC’s support, we have added to both the revolution and the party with our January Buffalo Show and provided a great start to our year and the next five Buffalo Shows scheduled in 2020.   RedTalk Symposium February 10 On February 10, more than 110 Metro State students and faculty joined our inaugural launch of RedTalk Symposium. The event included four insightful talks that highlighted Native American people on a wide range of topics such as strategic solutions, visions for the future, health and wellness, spirituality, and art. Four speakers were invited for the RedTalk as well as the leaders at Oyate Hotanin. The speakers were Bella Dawson, a spoken word artist. Jane Harstad, a member of the Red Cliff of Lake Superior Anishinaabe and serving as the state Director of Indian Education and Tribal Liaison to Minnesota’s eleven Tribal Nations at MD of Education. Graci Horne, a multi-disciplinary artist in painting, print making, puppet making, photography, films, and poetry. And Micah Nickey, a Sicangu Lakota and member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The thoughtful reflections shared by students on the impact of the event speak for themselves: “…they highlighted the strengths and challenges the Native community are facing.” “Throughout the speakers, I have learned that their pain has traveled through generations. The different generations that were speaking during the RedTalk, they all showed their pain differently, whether it was words or art or data.” “One meaningful insight I took away from this event is that it doesn’t matter what backgrounds you come from, healing and resistance play an importance role in the health and well-being of all individuals.” “The speaker that I enjoyed the most was Bella Dawson. I appreciated the healing tool that she shared with us and how she made everyone participate in exercising this tool. Bella did a wonderful job in expressing her poem, as she spoke her voice and expression told such a painful story. It was as if one could hear the pain and heartache that the trauma caused, to me it was something very powerful. In her poem Bella stated, “What kind of ancestor do you want to be?” this was something that left me thinking. Seeing the trauma that was caused in her family it made me think have I caused any pain myself and how can I be a better ancestor for the following generations.” “The most meaningful information that I took from this event was presented by Dr. Jane Harstad. Dr Jane spoke about the Indian education in Minnesota and this is a topic that I had not heard about as in detail as she explained it. Knowing that she is not only talking to the department of education but also listening to tribes I thought was something very important.” “I enjoyed all the speakers; each enlightened my knowledge of American Indians place in society. I particularly enjoyed the singing. In the moment, I could feel a sense of oneness, calm. The moment was inspiriting; a desire to want to know more. I enjoyed Micah Nickey and his stance on wellness. I would welcome an opportunity to hear more from him.” “The Red Talk started with a short clip of an American Indian man who is a member of the American Indian Movement (AIM). Through this small clip I learned about the pride that the man felt to belong to the American Indian Movement. The clip demonstrated the feel that many American Indians experience till this day. I immediately caught on to the preference in what American Indians like to be called. Through my early years in school I was taught to call this population; “Native Americans”. However, during this Red Talk presentation all the speakers referred to themselves and the population as American Indians. This is important, because no one better to show us what to call a group or population than that specific group.” “Most if not all the speakers shared a same similar worldview when it comes to education. Education is a bit contradicting to their “indigenous worldview” as Professor Nick described. The type of knowledge that Indigenous people carry is much different and can be said to be more “old” than white American knowledge.” “My two favorite speakers were Bella and Micah, I went home that day reflecting on my own traumas and how I will continually work to heal those before assisting others to heal. Both speakers made me reflect on my self-awareness of my own culture as well as valuing and respecting what we learn from others. Everything that was shared in the Red Talk is useful information and a great reminder to continually work on gaining more cultural competence. I believe it would be great to have more trainers like Micah Nickey that could possibly expand in other cultures that professionals need more learning on.”   Videotaping, CD Creation, and Distribution Both the January Buffalo Show and the RedTalk Symposium were fully videotaped by Lucas Reynolds (Fond du Lac) and are now available on the Oyate Hotanin YouTube channel. In addition, the entire Buffalo show was broadcast live on Facebook.   In addition, we are producing and in the process of distributing a CD from the 2018 recording “Live at the Buffalo Show.” Twelve tracks from the show have been mastered, a contract has been signed for the production of the CD, and distribution of the CD is set to begin July 2020.   The CD features lead artist Strong Buffalo (Dakota, St. Paul), poet and storyteller, as well as: • Spoken word with top local and statewide talent including Corey Medina (Dine, Bemidji); • Joe Savage, Fond du Lac, steel guitar; • Dakota Blue (Dakota, Minneapolis), flute, guitar and harmonica; • Myron Thorne (Leech Lake), guitar; • David Huckfelt, vocals and guitar; • Ben Weaver, vocals, guitar and banjo; • and others.   Proceeds from the sale of the CD will fund future Oyate Hotanin projects highlighting American Indian thought, music, and talent. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Crystal Norcross, Mat Pendleton, Laura LaBlanc, Tom LaBlanc, Al Gross, Dipankar Mukherjee, Damon Drake, Cindy Killion, Nick Metcalf",,"Oyate Hotanin","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We will add to the number of American Indians presenting artistic work and ideas, and expand our audiences to promote a vibrant, honest American Indian world view in Minnesota by supporting 3 short term projects led by artists in our coalition: The January Buffalo Show, RedTalk Symposium, and Live At the Buffalo Show CD Audio Mastering and short run printing. In collaboration with Bryant Lake Bowl, Pangea World Theater and our ever-expanding network of artists we are building a community around authentic and unusual material, with this micro grant we will deliver 3 new, treasured projects in a short timeframe. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,LaBlanc,"Oyate Hotanin","807 St. Clair Ave","St. Paul",MN,55105,651-263-0739,laura@oyatehotanin.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oyate-hotanin-microgrant," John Day (St. Paul, MN) – John Day was a part of the Why Treaties Matter selection team, is very familiar with MHC ways of working. He is American Indian. Nanette Missaghi (Eden Prairie, MN) Nanette Missaghi was part of the community work group that developed the educator guides for Why Treaties Matter and instrumental with piloting the guides/exhibit in Eden Prairie schools. She is American Indian. John Bobolink (Minneapolis, MN) was recommended to the panel by the group that created the original Indigenous Arts bill. He is American Indian. Colleena Bibeau (Grand Rapids, MN) – Colleena Bibeau was an American Indian Museum Fellow (partnership w MHS), participated in MHC K-12 professional development. She is American Indian. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10019451,"Pangea World Theater",2021,66248,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Three poets curate 20 poems about the pandemic and Uprising. 10 from youth poets. These poems are installed in windows of buildings along Lake Street and also on plaques in various spaces on Lake Street. Each of the poems will be available on Pangea’s website and there will be a poetry reading in person or zoom with all ten poets. An urban water walk takes place from Bde Maka Ska to the Mississippi. Prior to the walk there are two workshops that will teach about protocols for water walks. A series of Story Circles are held in person or over Zoom giving a wide array of people a space to share their stories about living through the pandemic and Uprising. A selection of the Story Circles are transcribed and edited into an archive. This collection of stories is available as a downloadable PDF and as a print book. In book form this archive is sent to city departments and city council members and other organizations and elected officials to keep real people and their lives present when policy decisions are made. A series of four conversations are held between several artists and community activists and organizers about vital issues facing Lake Street communities. These conversations are free and open to the public. A site specific ensemble based large scale performance is created at the intersection of Lake and Minnehaha. The work is a collaboration between Pangea’s artistic directors, the cohort of Story Circle Artists and others. It runs for two nights. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Ramona Indru Advani, Afshan Anjum, M.D., Mona Antilla Carloni (Board Chair), Sharon Day, Soyini Guyton, Olga Herrera (Secretary), Kelley Lindquist, Freida Martin, Rajan Menon, Dipankar Mukherjee, Meena Natarajan, Anh Thu T. Pham Raj V. Rajan, PhD, Jasmine Sanchez, Bert Wilson (Treasurer)","0,75","Pangea World Theater","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Pangea World Theater’s Lake Street Arts!- Circling utilizes story circles, poetry, community conversations and site specific theater to deepen our engagement with stakeholders through the arts to create both a space for histories to be gathered and visions for a more just, sustainable and livable Minneapolis to emerge. Lake Street Arts!- Circling centers the realities and dreams of Dakota, Ojibwe, Latinx, Asian, Immigrant, Black and East African communities along Lake Street. ",,,2021-01-15,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ellen,Hinchcliffe,"Pangea World Theater",,,,,612-594-9485,ellenhinch@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pangea-world-theater," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031035,"Pangea World Theater's- Seeding Change Institute (SCI) research and development cohort.",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The clearest outcome measurements will be the completion of all cohort gatherings and a final weekend of public workshops with wide community support. The successful creation of a curriculum and structure for a new Seeding Change Institute that will launch in 2023. Pangea makes work that allows for many experiences and voices to arise and trusts artists and communities to tell their own stories in multiple, even contradictory ways. The strength of being in the messy, real, complex process can break isolation that presenting flattened narratives or one story can not. Pangea World Theater?s Seeding Change Institute seeks to strengthen and expand what community based art can achieve for the very real communities it arises from. ","The Seeding Change Research and Creation Cohort has met together several times since launching. Each gathering lasts for 3 1/2 to 4 hours. The ten person cohort is Diane Wilson, Sharon Day, Sandra Augstin, Sarah Greer, Michael Kleber-Diggs, Arleta Little, Soyini Guyton, Neeraj Mehta, Va-Megn Tho, Diana Siegel-Garcia plus Artistic Directors of Pangea- Meena Natarajan and Dipankar Mukherjee and Program curator Ellen Marie Hinchcliffe. The Seeding Change Institute is a new initiative by Pangea World Theater to create a generative, supportive institute for artists to strengthen their skills and critical approach to making socially engaged projects and work. SCI is developed for artists by artists and those working in the arts. SCI seeks to connect artists to a larger community, to a deeper understanding of community development and to each other. The Seeding Change Institute will be offered starting in the fall of 2024 for a 10-15 person cohort. A shorter summer intensive for youth will also be developed. SCI will offer workshops, conversations, hands-on learning with guest artists and readings with discussions. During the 9 month Institute each cohort member will develop their own project alone or in collaboration with other cohort members. There will be opportunities for the cohort to share their work with a larger audience and to have their work well documented. Outside of MFA programs there are very few opportunities for emerging or established artists, writers, dancers, singers, visual artists, performers to spend time in a collective setting developing new skills and the rigor to ask big questions about their work and role as an artist. Isolation is a central tenet of this society and this is true for Artists as well. SCI seeks to create a space where artistic community is fostered and participants are supported and challenged to grow in their artistic practice. The cohort has delved deep into conversations around what is the CHANGE we are SEEDING, what is the role of Art in that change and how do we share that with others in what we are calling a Curriculum of Inquiry. The cohort are beginning to visualize their workshops and writing that will help build this curriculum. ; Pangea World Theater's Seeding Change Institute succeeded in creating a research and development cohort that met for nine months. Pangea curated a 10 person cohort of established artists and arts organizers. The cohort members were all Indigenous and or People of Color. The Seeding Change Research and Creation Cohort 2023Diane Wilson, Sharon Day, Sandra Agustin, Sarah Greer, Michael Kleber-DiggsArleta Little, Soyini Guyton, Neeraj Mehta, Va-Megn Thoj, Diana Siegel-Garcia. The curators and facilitators for the cohort are Meena Natarajan, Dipankar Mukherjee and Ellen Marie Hinchcliffe. The core of our work were monthly 4 to 41/2 hour gatherings at Pangea World Theater. We shared meals and had conversations on a variety of subjects related to Defining and expanding what is the CHANGE we seek to SEED, the role of the artist in movements for social change and what are the inquires that still need to be opened as artists engaged in this work of healing, transforming and supporting the larger communities we arise from. Each gathering included artistic and skill sharing as well as somatic exercises led by cohort members and Pangea. We also had a guest workshop with Ricardo Levins Morales explore collage making and mapping personal histories with the wider history of struggle as artists. We held a sold out (free bout tickets required) final event with six tables where the event participants sat with cohort members and shared a meal and answered some of the inquires we worked with throughout the institute. All cohort members offered a piece of writing, song or movement inspired by our time together and Sharon Day closed the event with a workshop to make Leaves of Peace for her ongoing Peace Tree Project. We measured our outcomes using qualitative data including written and oral feedback from both the cohort and the participants at the Seeding Change Gathering Final Event. From this feedback we see that the cohort felt deeply engaged in the process and supported to help guide what the Institute was focusing on. ",,,N/A,20000,,"Ramona Indru Advani Afshan Anjum Mona Antilla Carloni Sharon Day Soyini Guyton Olga Herrera L. Kelley Linquist Rajan Menon Dipankar Mukherjee Meena Natarajan Raj V. Rajan Bert Wilson Ramla Bile Judi (Jawdy) H. Obeid ; Ramona Indru Advani Afshan Anjum Mona Antilla Carloni Sharon Day Soyini Guyton Olga Herrera L. Kelley Linquist Rajan Menon Dipankar Mukherjee Meena Natarajan Raj V. Rajan Bert Wilson Ramla Bile Judi (Jawdy) H. Obeid",,"Pangea World Theater",,"Pangea World Theater is launching a new institute that brings social practice and community based artists together to utilize Placemaking/Plackeeping projects that center Indigenous, Black and Immigrant knowledge and cultural approaches to transforming Minneapolis and our shared world. The Seeding Change Institute will hold a research and development cohort of ten artists to shape the curriculum and structure for future institutes. The SCI will open to general applications in the fall of 2023.",,,2022-09-15,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Ellen Marie",Hinchcliffe,,,,,," 612-594-9485"," ellen@pangeaworldtheater.org","Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pangea-world-theaters-seeding-change-institute-sci-research-and-development-cohort,,,,
18455,"Passport to Culture: Creating Opportunities for All",2013,250000," Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museum for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Families from target communities and households will visit the Duluth Children's Museum on a regular basis.2. Membership will grow to include 1500 Passport to Culture households by June 30, 2013.3. First Friday and Third Thursday events will attract an average attendance of 250 children and adults each.4. Families served by Passport to Culture memberships will access the Duluth Children's Museum during general museum programming.","1. Demand for the Passport to Culture program was especially high in 2013. Many factors influenced this result, most notably the announcement of the effects of sequestration on head start families. 2. First Friday’s which is an intensive family event, open to the entire region, continues to build and draw people who have never visited the Museum. Third Thursday’s, new this year, is an added opportunity to offer intensive programming targeted on health, nutrition and gardening “Grow what you eat” concepts for example. By providing two programs that have a target and focus the effort to encourage attendance at other general museum events is paying off. We are able to effectively market to the key communities we seek to reach with more intensive program offerings. 3. Currently, with supplemental support from the Legacy funds, we are installing the hardware, software and doing the data conversion to track all attendance. Very soon we will be able to report attendance by membership, frequency of visits and the number of household members who attend the museum on daily and monthly counts. We know from experience we have a high level of repeat visitorship, soon we will be able to support that with concrete data.",,,,,,"Patty Cartier (Chair, Capital Campaign), James A. Christensen (Treasurer of the Board), Jeff Hakala, John E. Erickson (Vice-Chair of the Board), Kyle K. Johnson (Chair of the Board), Kelly Davidson, Barbara Payette (Past Board Chair), Scott Graden, Stephen Sydow (Secretary of the Board), Dana Kazel, JoAnn Mattson, Kyle Terrio-Johnson, Ellen Evans, Paige Benson",,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Passport to Culture: Removing barriers to participation will serve 1500 households, reaching approximately 6,000 children and their adult caregivers from across the region. Passport to Culture eliminates the financial barriers to participation by families most vulnerable in our society, providing membership, enhanced by direct program opportunities targeted to serve low income households designed to create a pattern of use of cultural organizations by families.","The Duluth Children’s Museum recently (May 29, 2012) relocated into the heart of the densest family housing community in the city: Lincoln Park. Families in Lincoln Park are specifically hit by challenges of household income. Over 40% of the households within 5 miles of the Museum with school age children are living below a livable household income. Few of these families see the opportunity to access a children's museum as within their economic means without the support of scholarships. At the same time, after relocating membersip has growing by over 200% each month.Attendance continues to grow and special programming is attracting attendance from the community. Families are telling the museum that is because of increased community access and increased community programming that they are now wanting to joing the Duluth Children's Museum.",,2012-12-21,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Garcia,"Duluth Children's Museum","506 West Michigan Street ",Duluth,MN,55802,,michael50@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cass, Cook, Crow Wing, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/passport-culture-creating-opportunities-all,,,,
9526,"Pathways: Creating Access and Opportunities for All",2012,250000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museum for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Three school based classroom museum experiences will be offered to at least 3 schools from the Northland. 2. One additional trunk based on concepts of nano-science will be added to the trunk program which will be made available to day care centers across the northland. 3. Passport to Culture will continue to offer low-income household membership scholarships keeping a balance between paid and scholarship membership in keeping with regional demographics. 4. Management will explore program and exhibit opportunities with other Minnesota rural children's museums to expand the reach of the investment made by the Legacy Amendment.","Our success in this program was measured by the number of families who have, and who continue to apply for memberships through the Passport to Culture program. Our outcome was measured by direct numbers enrolled in this program. For our Museum on the Move program, we target elementary and middle schools to receive on site services with a Museum educator. Those opportunities have been fully utilized and we continue to field school requests for services. The other avenue of that program, our Early Explorations trunk program which serves early childhood through resource rich trunks with curriculum to support it have been checked out by the number of organizations anticipated and continue to be used as community resources today.",,,,,,"Patty Cartier (Chair, Capital Campaign), James A. Christensen (Treasurer of the Board), Jeff Hakala, John E. Erickson (Vice-Chair of the Board), Kyle K. Johnson (Chair of the Board), Kelly Davidson, Barbara Payette (Past Board Chair), Scott Graden, Stephen Sydow (Secretary of the Board), Kristin Teberg, Dana Kazel, JoAnn Mattson, Kyle Terrio-Johnson, Ellen Evans, Paige Benson",,"Duluth Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Duluth Children’s Museum has initiated three major programs with the support of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Funds. This program continues and expands these successful programs to ensure continuity in cultural experiences for the youngest audiences in rural Minnesota. The programs are organized under two major headings: Museum on the Move and Passport to Culture. Passport to Culture is an access program designed to give constituents admission to the museum. Museum on the Move provides two off-site experiences: Early Explorations, a trunk program designed as an early childhood experience and Exhibit Explorations which brings cultural resources and curriculum to regional schools.","Duluth and the surrounding region are profoundly affected by households with pre-school and school age children who live below an agreed upon “livable household income,"" or twice the federal poverty rate. The recently released Casey Foundation report highlights this region as especially challenging for families with young children. In keeping with the Legacy fund framework, the Duluth Children’s Museum has developed a systemic method of addressing access and opportunity for many children and adult caregivers. Through the Pathways program, barriers to participation are addressed and children have an opportunity to actively engage in museum experiences on a regular and ongoing basis both in their community, school and on location at the museum. What we are seeking to do is open the doors of a local cultural resource. Pathways is the connection between families disenfranchised from cultural experiences based on income and the Duluth Children’s Museum as a place that is about them and their experience. Our efforts are dedicated to creating programming that meets family needs, encouraging frequent visits to the Duluth Children’s Museum, and fostering positive interaction among family members. We are actively expanding our website resources, increasing use of social media, and expanding science and technology learning in our programs.",,2011-12-12,2012-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Michael,Garcia,"Duluth Children's Museum","506 West Michigan Street",Duluth,MN,55802,,michael50@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pathways-creating-access-and-opportunities-all,,,,
10009909,"Penumbra Theatre Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Throughout drafting process, Penumbra will facilitate conversations between playwright Harrison David Rivers and caregivers. With the help of institutional and community partners we will weave together the unique experience of motherhood across cultures and time. This process will create a feedback loop. The stories and statistics of weathering and black motherhood will enlighten caregivers, who, through public forums and intimate workshops, will inform the shape and content of the play itself. Penumbra’s fully produced commission will broadcast these challenges and opportunities to audiences. ","After several meetings with Harrison Rivers (playwright), Talvin Wilks (provisional director) and Sarah Bellamy (Penumbra’s Artistic Director), the first draft is complete. This spring we planned to conduct an intimate reading with representatives from project partners Regions Hospital and HealthPartners, as well as from grassroots orgs with whom we're still developing relationships. They're helping us to include doctors and nurses and community-based caregivers and daughters of color who can contribute to our new play. This work has been put on hold due to the planetary pandemic. We’re currently working with stakeholders to continue workshops and networking virtually. Final production remains track for Fall 2021 (FY22) ",,,,5000,,"Jovanté Anyabwelé, Shamayne Braman, Sarah Bellamy, Paul Acito, Jeannine Befidi, Matthew Branson, Melanie Douglas, Marcus Fischer, Carson Funderburk, Duane Johnson, Kevin Maler, Mark A. McLellan, Layla Nouraee, Robert Olafson, Jeffrey N. Saunders, Tim Sullivan, Joseph Wald, David L. Welliver",0.2,"Penumbra Theatre","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Weathering, a new play in-progress written by Harrison David Rivers and directed by Talvin Wilks, explores the histories and health outcomes for mothers of color in America. To generate authentic voice and representation, Penumbra’s developing deep engagement opportunities with Rivers and Minnesota’s healthcare professionals/caregivers with help from black doula/midwife circles, and from this commission’s two official sponsors, Regions Hospital and Healthpartners. ",,,2019-12-20,2021-08-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Nathan,Young,"Penumbra Theatre","270 North Kent Street","St. Paul",MN,55102,651-288-6782,nathan.young@penumbratheatre.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/penumbra-theatre-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the Hmong cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031084,"Penumbra's Next Lifecycle ",2022,25000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcome A: Implement racial healing methods led by artists * Indicators: * Test theatre-based activities (writing, storytelling, improvisation, dance/movement, and more) as methods for racial healing * Develop rubrics with community to inform new racial healing programs * Implement and evaluate new programs based on needs and priorities identified Outcome B: Adapt infrastructure for Penumbra's next lifecycle * Indicators: * Refine and co-create organizational mission, values, goals, outcomes * Evolve business plan for diversified revenue * Enhance staff workflow with new departments and increased collaboration Outcome C: Improve Participant Fulfillment * Indicators: * Individuals participating in retreats, listening circles and program testings will report that, as a result of participating, that they can: * See themselves as agents of change and exercise that power in culturally informed way * Examine how they co-create, navigate and dismantle systems of oppression * Be more resilient, creative, hopeful and compassionate human beings * Activate transformative justice practices for community building and restoration","Funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center (MNHC) has contributed primarily to the refinement and co-creation of Penumbra's mission, values, goals, and outcomes. With support from MNHC Penumbra has been able to contract with Minneapolis-based creative agency Carmichael Lynch (CL) to shape and clarify our evolution from a legacy Black theatre company to a center for racial healing. The objectives of this project are to: Communicate Penumbra's evolved ethics, offerings, and value proposition.Demonstrate how Penumbra is supporting new markets and audiences via wellness offerings, leadership development opportunities, and family programming both locally and nationally.Help Black audiences feel centered in our work and to help key audiences feel welcomed, supported, and inspired.Uplift and honor Penumbra's history, which is a key part of the cultural heritage of Minnesota and a key supporter of the development of culturally diverse humanities programming. This project began with several meetings. Carmichael Lynch met with Penumbra's executive leadership to learn about the organization's current positioning, and possible challenges and opportunities ahead. Next, Penumbra's staff convened with CL's creative leadership to discuss possible iterations of our positioning statement that had been drafted by their team. The purpose of this second meeting was: (1) to cultivate a trusting and lively relationship between our teams; (2) to create a shared understanding of Penumbra's evolution; and (3) to establish a new draft positioning statement to inform their creative process. As part of CL's creative kickoff, they took a tour of Penumbra's space and met with our facilities consulting team to learn about future building renovations, and how we plan to welcome and engage audiences. We know we are making positive progress toward our goals based on both the creation of the new working draft of our positioning statement (see below) and on the productive collaborative experience shared with CL. Following this first meeting, Penumbra's staff have reflected that the process with CL has been a positive one, and they look forward to continuing to work with CL. Our new working positioning statement is: We believe that to heal all of us, we must heal each of us. Penumbra weaves together the emotional, physical, and spiritual healing power of Black-centered stories, experiences, and art to support individuals and communities on their racial healing journey. Penumbra and Carmichael Lynch will continue to meet over the next two months to further accomplish the objectives of this project.",,,,25000,," * Javont' Anyabwele (2020) Treasurer & Finance Committee; Carnival Corp, VP of Supply Chain * Shamayne Braman (2020) Secretary & Nominating Committee; Sonos, Chief People Officer * Sarah Bellamy (2012) Ex Officio, Voting; Penumbra Theatre Company, President * Paul Acito (2014) Medtronic (retired); Vice President, Medtronic Diabetes * Jeannine Befidi (2020) Second Vice Chair & Nominating Committee; Thomson Reuters, Chief Communications Officer * Matthew Branson (2017) Finance Committee; Ecolab, VP of Corporate Accounts * Melanie Douglas (2017) ChairAccenture Minneapolis; Director, HRO-Talent Services * Mary Delori' (2022) Headwaters Foundation for Justice, Director of Individual Giving * Marcus Fischer (2020) Nominating Committee; Carmichael-Lynch, CEO * Carson Funderburk (2014) Vice Chair & Governance Committee; Clorox, Vice President Technology and Strategy * Marcus Hill (2022) Best Buy, Customer Engagement Product Senior Manager * Duane Johnson (2014) Tuloko, Co-Founder * Kevin Maler (2014) Governance Committee; Dorsey & Whitney, Partner * Mark A. McLellan (2010) 3M * Layla Nouraee (2022) Governance Committee; Jack Links, Principle Attorney * Jeffrey N. Saunders (2010) Governance Committee; Cozen, Principal Attorney * Tim Sullivan (2014) Best & Flanagan, LLPPartner * Joseph Wald (2020) Clear Pool, Managing Director * David L. Welliver (2017) Finance Committee; Trimble Inc. Senior Manager, ",,"Penumbra Theatre",,"Penumbra is evolving to become a center for racial healing: a performing arts, retreat & learning space developing new work & sustainable programs for social change generated by artists. In addition to running year-round activities commissions, artist residencies, equity workshops & main-stage engagements we're conducting a new strategic plan while widening our circle to evaluate, rebuild & test all programming/curriculum with community to shape a shared vision of Penumbra's next lifecycle. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Nathan,Young,,,,,,6512886782," nathan.young@penumbratheatre.org",Assessment/Evaluation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/penumbras-next-lifecycle,,,,
10038451,"Persian Pop-Ups - A monthly series of artistic and cultural events",2024,32680,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Success will look like weekly meetings facilitated by the EPNI Farm Coordinator in which somewhere between 6-12 local organizational partners and community members will be present. Success will look like monthly in-person democratic design workshops, with at least half of them facilitated by indigenous, African American, Latinx, and immigrant cultural experts. Success will look like well-attended volunteer days where community members and youth will be able to learn about cultural food production and ceremonial practices with their own hands. Success will look like many educational materials which describe the inter and intracultural relevance of the foods and ceremonies that are cultivated on the farm.",,,,Unknown,32680,,"Dean Dovolis (President), Steve Sandberg (Treasurer), Karen Clark, Cassandra Holmes, Carol Pass, Abah Mohamed, Carlos Parra Olivera",,"Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective",,"We propose to offer a series of monthly Persian Pop-ups highlighting the cultural heritage of Iran, and the dynamism of Iranian culture in the diaspora today. Planned activities include: * A tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Persian collection, led by guide Nahid Khan. *.Poetry night. A night of great classic and contemporary Iranian poetry read in English and Farsi (with English translation.) * Movie night. A screening of winning films from the Farhang Foundation's annual competition for the best Iranian short films, * A Taste of Iran: a dinner featuring a sampling of Iranian cuisine, prepared by one of the Twin Cities' top Iranian chefs. (ticketed event.) *Backgammon night: the board game originated in Iran and is extremely popular with Iranians. We'll invite members of a local backgammon club to play the game and learn about the importance of backgammon in Iranian culture. *Storytelling evening - We'll recruit community members to tell stories about their lives in Iran. Introduction to Persian dance - a class with classical Persian dancer Parisa Naimi. *A visit to the studio of internationally recognized installation artist Katayoun Amjadi. Studio visits are great for having casual and intimate teatime and conversations about otherwise difficult to grasp contemporary art, Amjadi says. * A cooking class: simple Persian dishes to make at home. In partnership with a local community education program or cooking school. * A Shab-e Yalda party. Yalda (winter solstice) parties combine a lot of favorite Iranian traditions and activities: eating, drinking. reciting poetry, storytelling and dancing. * A big potluck picnic at a park picnic shelter, Stipends will be offered to families that agree to prepare Iranian foods and invite non-Iranian guests.. *Persian disco night, featuring contemporary Iranian pop, and dance lessons to teach people how to dance like a Persian. With many of these events more than a year away, we recognize that stuff happens, and that not all of these proposed activities may be feasible, for a variety of reasons. These are activities that could be substituted, if necessary: * A talk on contemporary Iranian literature, in Iran and the diaspora, in partnership with Open Book, Magers and Quinn, or another venue. * A family fun afternoon with kids activities, including Persian songs and storytelling. * A Haft Seen Home tour. For Nowruz, the Persian New Year, it is customary to create a Haft Seen, an arrangement of seven items that symbolize spring, hope and renewal, displayed on a decorative tablecloth called a sofreh. Traditionally, friends visit each others' homes to offer best wishes for the new year and see their displays. *A carpet event: find out where your carpet is from, and whether it is a collectible. We hope that the impact of this project will be to give non-Iranian Minnesotans a better understanding of their Iranian neighbors and the importance of their culture and traditions in their lives; and to help transmit a pride in their culture to the next generation of Iranian-Americans. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-06-30,,Completed,,,Jeremy," Iggers",,,,,," (612) 802-0374",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/persian-pop-ups-monthly-series-artistic-and-cultural-events-1,,,,
10034046,"Persian Pop-Ups - A monthly series of artistic and cultural events",2024,32680,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of our project will be defined first and foremost by how successful it is in sharing increasing community awareness and understanding of the richness of Iranian culture, among both Iranians and non-Iranians, and in overcoming stereotypes and misunderstandings about Iranians. That's a pretty subjective criterion for success, but we will try to measure it by getting as many participants as possible to complete surveys about their experience. They will be invited to provide narrative accounts of their experience, as well as quantitative ratings.",,,,,,,"Hossein Jalali (Board Chair), Mohammad Mahmoudi (Vice Chair), Cynthia DeKay (Secretary), Mehdi Shokoueinejad (Treasurer), Shirin Ghoraishi, Leila Rastagar, Faranak Toma, Niccu Tafarrodi",,"Twin Cities Iranian Culture Collective",,"This project includes a monthly series of Persian Pop Up events highlighting the cultural heritage of the Iranian culture in the diaspora today. Activities include: 1) a tour of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts Persian collection; 2) poetry night; 3) movie night of the best Iranian short films; 4) A Taste of Iran dinner featuring a sampling of Iranian cuisine; 5) board games and storytelling evenings; 6) introduction to Persian dance classes; 7) a cooking class; 8) a visit to an internationally recognized artist studio, Katayoun Amjadi; 9) and more, including cultural celebrations sharing Iranian traditions and activities.",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jeremy,Iggers,,,,,,"(612) 802-0374","jeremyiggers@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/persian-pop-ups-monthly-series-artistic-and-cultural-events,,,,
10013378,"Pha Association, Inc. Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","An outcome of the project will provide an opportunity for the elders and youths to engage with each other to instill a sense of value and validation of one another’s skills and abilities. Furthermore, it will contribute to minimizing the intergenerational gaps between both groups as understanding develops into empathy and care among the youths for their elders. Participants will strengthen their proficiency in the Hmong language and Hmong alphabet through these lessons. Youths will learn basic conversational Hmong words and they will be introduced to the Hmong alphabet. Today’s Hmong youths are unable to carry a normal conversation nor understand their parents. Teaching youth foundational words can help them identify with their families and communities. The youths will learn the skills of storytelling, singing traditional songs, and making and creating their own paj ntaub. From this experience, they can appreciate the beautiful artworks on their Hmong clothes when they wear them in addition to the significance of the work. They will also appreciate and learn the importance of storytelling and singing traditional songs, as those are integral to the Hmong narrative. In order to accomplish these goals, the plan is to have the youths meet on the weekend for a period of two hours at a community center to learn from elders and Hmong culture and language instructors. The time frame for this project is for 12 weeks. There will be a total of 30 youths participating in this project. Participants in this program will demonstrate their acquired skills at local community celebrations or showcases in the Twin Cities. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Neng Pha, Chou Pha, Linda Pha, Tony Pha, Yeng Pha",,"Pha Association, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Elders and youths will engage with each other to instill a sense of value and validation of one another’s skills and abilities. Participants will strengthen their proficiency in the Hmong language and Hmong alphabet through these lessons. Youths will learn basic conversational Hmong words and they will be introduced to the Hmong alphabet. The youths will learn the skills of storytelling, singing traditional songs, and making and creating their own paj ntaub. By having Hmong elders engage with youth, they are building a bridge that connects them to their heritage, culture, and history. ",,,2019-12-19,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Neng,Pha,"Pha Association, Inc.","7507 Brunswick Ave N","Brooklyn Park",MN,55443,651-431-8242,Bpha38@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/pha-association-inc-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
33271,"Phalen Regional Park Changsha Style Chinese Garden",2016,49000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","- Strengthen multicultural relationships by providing a public park space for an unrepresented culture- Understand overall design concept of the Chinese Garden.- Understand associated costs to build and maintain the Chinese Garden facility.- Understand opportunities for programming and special events of the Chinese Garden facility","The project is complete. A concept plan has been developed for the garden which includes four distinct areas including: Lakeside plaza and pavilion, Aiwan Pavilion, Stone Garden, and Hmong Cultural Plaza.Presentation graphics illustrate the character of the garden from various angles as well as during multiple seasons of use. A video was prepared to supplement the 2d graphics and gives viewers a virtual tour of the garden. Together, these presentation materials will be used for future fundraising efforts. A cost estimate was prepared for the entire development of the garden and will provide benchmarks for fundraising goals. An illustrative plan, perspective renderings, a construction cost estimate, and 'fly thru' video was prepared for the project.",,,,49000,,N/A,1,"City of Saint Paul - Parks and Recreation","Local/Regional Government","This Minnesota Humanities Center Heritage Grant will allow project partners to plan and design a Chinese garden in Phalen Regional Park to commemorate the City of Saint Paul's Sister City Relationship with Changsha, China. ",,,2015-07-01,2016-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Bryan,Murphy,"City of Saint Paul - Parks and Recreation","400 City Hall Annex, 25 West Fourth Street","St Paul",MN,55102,651-266-6411,bryan.murphy@ci.stpaul.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/phalen-regional-park-changsha-style-chinese-garden,,,,
10031104,"Planting SEADS: Community Storytelling Program",2022,90000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The outcomes of this project are:More Southeast Asian community stories are shared and preserved through a community-led process. Southeast Asian community members will better realize their power and how to navigate systems through storytelling. Communities will build cross-cultural mutual understanding. Southeast Asian diaspora communities will be more centered in shared public narratives.Southeast Asian diaspora community histories, stories and cultural arts will be more centered in public art and understanding. Educators, policymakers, healthcare workers, and other community leaders who work with predominantly Southeast Asian communities (Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese) will have accessible examples and materials in order to engage with Southeast Asian cultures and histories, to increase their cultural competency and communication skills. We will measure these outcomes through a series of metrics that track both outputs and impact, as described in the evaluation section below.","We have changed our approach to story gathering, both for increased intergenerational participation and for the comfortability of our storytelling participants. Rather than do an open call, we are asking our community partners to ask trusted volunteers, participants, community members, etc. to gather for a story collection cohort. We will have four cohorts, one for each of our heritage backgrounds (Hmong, Lao, Viet & Khmer). Each cohort will meet 3-4 times, with the first three meeting being the young folk only to establish trust in the process and understanding the strength and tools needed for authentic storytelling. Our final meetings will include the cohort's elders, where, after a community dinner, they will each go off into various corners with iPads and talk to their elder to collect stories. This process will ensure we have story collectors that know the purpose of the project and feel like they can continue these skills in their lives, and storytellers that trust and have a relationship with their younger person and feel comfortable sharing their story. As such, we are reducing the need for community healers, given that the relationship between young person and elder will be strengthened in this process. ; SEAD has successfully completed our 2023 Planting SEADS project. We worked with 25 elders from our local communities, capturing their oral stories (via recording) for posterity in our online archive, and publishing 18 stories in our print anthology. The book was celebrated at a launch event on Saturday, December 2nd at the Public Functionary gallery in Northeast Minneapolis. Over 80 people were in attendance at the event. We read five stories, two read in the original heritage languages (Lao and Khmer) and three read in English. Each of the 20 stories was illustrated by an emerging artist from our community. In addition to the custom illustrations, each story was published with personal family photos from each storyteller, adding to the representation and personality of each piece. Elders and fellow community members were able to see the visual representation of their stories on the walls of the gallery space during the reading event. Of the 375 copies of the book we had published, over 200 have been sold and shared throughout the community. We anticipate a reprint of both this anthology and our volume 1 at the end of this calendar year. To capture the stories, we worked with intergenerational story collection teams. Knowing that our first-generation elders, many of who don't speak English, have had little to no exposure to social justice initiatives, we decided to work with a younger member of their family to help facilitate the story collection process. The cohort of younger family members went through a 3-session workshop series on the process and power of authentic story collection. One Hmong member of the cohort stated, ""This [the story collection] has been the highlight of my year. I want to do this with all of my elders,"" (2023). Each story took a minimum of three community members to create: (1) the story collector, (2), the elder or story teller, and (3) the illustrator. This doesn't include the family members that were brought in to help with translation and family photo collection. The ultimate goal of the publication was to capture stories of joy, celebration, tradition, and cultural pride. Rather than focus on the struggles of being a refugee solely, the collection celebrated the families and their struggles, while also looking at moments of levity. This preservation of joy helped in the building of a more personable understanding. Yes, each of these families has experienced the diaspora journey as a result of the Vietnam War, but each of them also has their own lives, networks, friends, and families that contribute to their current identity as Southeast Asian Minnesotans. With the book published and available for purchase, we have seen important feedback on the subject matter of the Southeast Asian diaspora. Many outside our four heritage groups (Hmong, Lao, Khmer, and Viet) were either made aware or grew in their understanding of the shared history here in Minnesota. Others were able to have emotional empathy for the joys and struggles recorded in the anthology. Within our community, we saw inter-cultural group relationship building and relatability. For example, a Filipina attendant of the book launch remembered the refugee camps outside her hometown in the Philippines, and related to this to one of the Viet readers from the series. We hope to do further promotion of the book, with several low cost readings to be scheduled throughout the state in the next year. We plan for the knowledge sharing to increase the strides we've made in visibility and narrative sharing. ",,,"We have an additional $55,000 funding from the Asian Americans Advancing Justice and $15,000 from the Marbrook Foundation to help with the book production and the stipends for our illustrators. . We had an additional $100,000 from the Asian Americans Advancing Justice Center (AAJC) and $10,000 from the Marbrook Foundation. The majority of this funding went toward covering staff time and benefits. . * Asian Americans Advancing Justice - $55,000 * Marbrook Foundation - $15,000",90000,," * Aloun Phoulavan, Board Chair * Choua Her * Eric Nguyen * Sopheak Neak; * Aloun Phoulavan * Sopheak Neak * Christina Hughes * Choua Her * Lynn Nguyen * Jay Rattanavong * Anita Keo * Maypahou Ly",,"The SEAD Project",,"SEAD seeks to expand on our successful storytelling program by archiving and illustrating first-person narratives from elders in our community. Our proposed program, entitled Collections from Home,will document first-person stories from elders in our Hmong, Viet, Khmer, and Lao communities on topics related to immigration, childhood, homelands, and tradition, which will then be illustrated by emerging artists within our community for publication and distribution. ",,,2022-04-01,2023-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Blue Earth, Carver, Chisago, Goodhue, Hennepin, Isanti, Le Sueur, McLeod, Mille Lacs, Olmsted, Rice, Scott, Sherburne, St. Louis, Stearns, Stevens, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/planting-seads-community-storytelling-program,,,,
10031119,"Playful Connections",2023,241200,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","Measurable Outcomes: * At least 2000 individuals experience Playful Connections studio programming that explores North Central Minnesota's art, culture, and heritage. * At least 200 individuals from perceived underserved populations, such as Ojibwe, Latinx, LGBTQ, immigrant, military, and Amish families, participate in studio programming. * Studio program activities are provided remotely in all five counties of region at once per month. * At least 50 grandparents participate in studio programming activities. * At least 300 photographs, videos, project outputs, interviews, quotes, surveys, and other evidence of input are collected, recorded, and analyzed to inform exhibit design and development * Three primary, long-term partnerships are established * Two Center for Play and Interactive Learning professional development sessions are conducted with staff, program volunteers, board members, and primary partners and one is provided to the broader education community * Adapted studio learning framework is shared with Minnesota's other children's museum",,,4694,"Donations by organizations hosting Playful Connections programming",123038,10196,"PAUL DRANGE, CHAIR, Director of Regional Programs, Sourcewell CHUCK ALBRECHT, TREASURER, President & CEO, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union ELLEN HAGLIN, SECRETARY, Owner & Director, Corporate Communications LINDAR Corporation/ Avantech/TRI-VEN MATT KILIAN, President, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce LAINE LARSON, Retired superintendent, ISD 18 MELISSA MCKAY, Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Essentia Health PETER OLSON, EX OFFICIO, Museum Project Director, WonderTrek Children's Museum QUINN SWANSON, Executive Director, Happy Dancing Turtle SHANNON WHEELER, Early Childhood Coordinator, Pequot Lakes Schools ; PAUL DRANGE, CHAIR Director of Regional Programs, Sourcewell CHUCK ALBRECHT, TREASURER President & CEO, Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union ELLEN HAGLIN, SECRETARY Owner & Director, Corporate Communications LINDAR Corporation/ Avantech/TRI-VEN CHERYAL HILLS Executive Director Region Five, Development Commission MATT KILIAN President, Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce LAINE LARSON Retired superintendent, ISD 18 MELISSA MCKAY Regional Chief Nursing Officer, Essentia Health PETER OLSON, EX OFFICIO Museum Project Director, WonderTrek Children's Museum QUINN SWANSON Executive Director, Happy Dancing Turtle SHANNON WHEELER Early Childhood Coordinator, Pequot Lakes Schools",,"Wondertrek (Region 5) Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Brainerd Lakes area is one of Minnesota's most beloved ""up north"" destinations. With a population of 162,000 that expands by approximately 300,000 annually, North Central Minnesota is home to a complex mix of year-round residents, second home owners, seasonal visitors, and a growing immigrant population. The area is home to both promise and challenge. WonderTrek Children's Museum and its partners envision a more connected region and state and actively works to create connections by bringing together visitors and residents from diverse backgrounds in shared experiences. To advance this vision, WonderTrek's Playful Connections will engage children and adults in program studios to help design an ""up north"" signature climber exhibit reflecting regional art, culture, and heritage. By bringing together diverse perspectives to share ideas in an adapted studio process, Playful Connections empowers children to lead the way to a more connected region and state through the power of play.",,,2022-01-03,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chris,McEachron,,,,,," 218-454-8990"," Chris@wondertrekmuseum.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Goodhue, Hubbard, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Statewide, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Goodhue, Hubbard, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena, Statewide, Beltrami, Cass, Crow Wing, Goodhue, Hubbard, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pipestone, Stearns, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/playful-connections,,,,
10038434,"Podcast Program at SafeZone",2024,35195,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The first goal of this project is to give youth experiencing housing instability access to a safe, supportive space for creative expression as part of their journey and wellbeing. Arts programming gives youth space to create meaning for themselves, understand their identities, process their traumas, build relationships with positive adults, and delve into creative expression. The second goal of the program is to give youth interested in growing as artists the space and time to pursue their artistic goals. Arts programming provides resources to youth who otherwise may not have access to the equipment, expertise, or space needed to grow their artistic voice and produce work. It also helps them gain confidence in their art and themselves.",,,2775,"In-Kind Donations",35195,,"Peter Scott (Chair), William Reynaga (Vice Chair), Meagan Phillips, FSA, CFA, MAAA (Treasurer), Eugene Nichols (Secretary), Sofia Ali, MD, Diana Brown, PhD, Jeremy Ellison, Madeline Gragg, Jannine Hubert, MA, LP, Thomas Kottke, MD, Cathy Lambert, Shamsur Ramond Mahmud, Laverne McCartney Knighton, Rev. Dr. Edward Treat, Robert Siegfried, Alan Thometz, Laura Whipple",,"Face to Face",,"Face to Face's mission is to advance economic and health equity for youth while providing support, access to resources, and opportunities as they build on their strengths and achieve their aspirations. Our vision is that all youth are valued for who they are and realize their potential. We are located in St. Paul and support Minnesota youth through comprehensive, wraparound support. While not explicit in our mission, arts making is an integral part of providing services that are trauma-informed, youth-centered, and strengths-based. The proposed project would support the pilot of a podcast program at Face to Face's day shelter for youth experiencing homelessness, SafeZone. The podcast programming will equip youth at Face to Face with the knowledge and skills to create, record, and edit professional-quality podcasts. Youth will select podcast topics and will act as their own storytellers. The resulting creation will be shared on public platforms, allowing for an equitable distribution of youth voice. The podcast program will host two sessions per week. The first session will be an opportunity for youth to work with the Podcast Teaching Artist to discuss what subject they'd like to explore. The second session will be used to record the podcast, simultaneously giving space for creation and a learning opportunity for youth to build skills surrounding communications, design, editing, and producing digital audio media. This project will directly impact youth experiencing homelessness in the Metro area. Youth who access services at Face to Face are ages 11-24 and facing the largest disparities related to housing, health, income, and more. Of the 1,481 youth who accessed services at SafeZone last fiscal year, 97% were at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline, and 87% identified as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color. Seventeen percent identified as LGBQ and 3% identified as trans or gender expansive. Twenty percent identified as having a disability, 20% shared experiencing foster care, and 30% shared experiencing domestic violence. All these demographics are overrepresented when compared to the general population. While we are not exclusively a cultural organization, many of the youth accessing our services find community through shared lived experiences-especially of experiencing homelessness or housing instability. The majority (64%) of youth at SafeZone are Black/African American, and as such, our programming honors and respects their cultural background, including serving soul food, providing specific hair and skin products designed for Black people, and hosting regular community circles rooted in Indigenous and Black culture. This carries over to our Arts Program, where our Recording Arts centers rap, hip-hop, and spoken word. Our arts program empowers youth to understand their identities, build resilience, and heal trauma. Beyond that, it creates a space for youth experiencing homelessness to share their voices, ideas, and views with the world expanding the development of culturally diverse humanities programming in Minnesota. ",,,2024-06-01,2025-10-31,,"In Progress",,,Hanna," Getachew-Kreusser",,,,,," (651) 772-5556",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/podcast-program-safezone,,,,
10034049,"Podcast Program at Safe Zone",2024,35195,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The first goal of this project is to give youth experiencing housing instability access to a safe, supportive space for creative expression as part of their journey and wellbeing. Arts programming gives youth space to create meaning for themselves, understand their identities, process their traumas, build relationships with positive adults, and delve into creative expression. The second goal of the program is to give youth interested in growing as artists the space and time to pursue their artistic goals. Arts programming provides resources to youth who otherwise may not have access to the equipment, expertise, or space needed to grow their artistic voice and produce work. It also helps them gain confidence in their art and themselves.",,,,,,,"Peter Scott (Chair), William Reynaga (Vice Chair), Meagan Phillips, FSA, CFA, MAAA (Treasurer), Eugene Nichols (Secretary), Sofia Ali, MD, Diana Brown, PhD, Jeremy Ellison, Madeline Gragg, Jannine Hubert, MA, LP, Thomas Kottke, MD, Cathy Lambert, Shamsur Ramond? Mahmud, Laverne McCartney Knighton, Rev. Dr. Edward Treat, Robert Siegfried, Alan Thometz, Laura Whipple",,"Face to Face",,"Face to Face is a pilot project of a podcast program at day shelters for youth experiencing homelessness, Safe Zone. The podcast programming will equip youth at Face to Face with the knowledge and skills to create, record, and edit professional-quality podcasts. Youth will select podcast topics and will act as their own storytellers. The resulting creation will be shared on public platforms, allowing for an equitable distribution of youth voice.",,,2024-06-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Niya,Basha,,,,,,,"bashan@face2face.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/podcast-program-safe-zone,,,,
10031058,"Poetry Navigators",2023,21200,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Success will be measured based on the following outcomes: - After participating in Field Trips, at least 75% of teachers will report that they would want to partner with this program again, demonstrating overall satisfaction from both the teacher and students. Teachers will feel their learning objectives have been met, their students were engaged and challenged, and the experience working with 826 MSP staff and volunteers was overall positive. Satisfaction will be measured by short end-of-trip surveys administered electronically to teachers. - 90% of students participating in the Field Trips program will become published as a result of the field trip program. As a result of this positive experience, students will feel more equipped and confident in themselves as writers. ","We have made positive progress toward our stated outcomes thus far. We've held 5 Poetry Navigators Field Trips thus far with first and second grade classes from throughout the Twin Cities. As of now, we've received surveys from 3 out of 5 of our partner teachers, 100% of whom reported that they wanted to partner with 826 again for this program and that their students were highly engaged. 100% also reported that the program supported their curriculum and instructional goals and that 826 is a valuable resource for teachers. In terms of students, 100% of those who participated became published. To promote even greater inclusion, we also sent extra anthologies for any students who were absent the day of the field trip, that way they can still read the published works of their classmates and try some of the poetry on their own. In terms of activities, all students write 3 or 4 poems each. We use a station model, with different prompts and model texts at different tables. Students work in small groups to promote collaboration and learning about themselves and others. To promote identity exploration, students are writing about what they like, their family members, what makes them feel loved, etc. (A sample anthology is included as an attachment to this report.) Students share their writing with their peers by reading (some or all of) their favorite piece. Students' work is then compiled into an anthology which we publish in-house; students can take this real bookhome with them to share with their families.; For the pilot year of this program, 826 MSP is happy with the progress we've made. In total, we facilitated Poetry Navigators Field Trips for 1st and 2nd grade classes from across the Twin Cities metro area. We received completed surveys from 5 teachers. Key findings are summarized below: - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that their students were highly engaged. - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that they would like to partner with 826 MSP again. - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that the 826 MSP team respected their students' cultural backgrounds and identities. - 100% of teachers surveyed agreed that 826 MSP is a valuable resource for teachers. - 100% of teachers surveyed agreed that the program supported their curriculum and instructional goals. - 100% of teachers surveyed reported that they would share about this experience and lesson ideas with other teachers. Though we did not get written feedback from every teacher who participated, we had positive interactions and conversations with all involved. This coupled with our very strong written feedback makes us confident in having met our outcome related to teacher satisfaction. We exceeded our other proposed outcome related to publication - 100% of students who attended became published as a result of the Field Trip. (We also sent extra anthologies for students who were absent the day of the Field Trip.) The poetry created by these young writers demonstrates high engagement with the experience and the material. Additionally, the joy on students' faces when they heard feedback from The Captain'' on their writing was wonderful. (We will include a few photos of this as attachments within this report.) Sara Moulton, a 2nd grade teacher from Maxfield Elementary commented, The entire experience was amazing! I especially loved having each child called up front and having a portion of their poem read aloud for everyone...they LOVED that part! In terms of activities, all students wrote 3 or 4 poems each. We used a station model, with different prompts and model texts at different tables. Students worked in small groups to promote collaboration and learning about themselves and others. One adjustment we made throughout the school year was to create activity options for students who finished at their stations before their table-mates. This included a Heart Mappingwriting spark from our network's resource database, 826 Digital, (an activity where students draw and write about what's closest to their hearts) as well as an activity where students could cheer upthe sad octopus cartoon (in fitting with our ocean theme) that was projected on our whiteboard. Students were invited to draw pictures, write jokes or compliments on Post It notes and deliver them by posting on the tentacles on-screen. In terms of content area, to promote identity exploration, students wrote what they like, their family members, what makes them feel loved, etc. (A sample anthology is included as an attachment to this report.) Mentor texts by BIPOC poets Nikki Giovanni and Pat Mora. Students shared their writing with their peers by reading (some or all of) their favorite piece. Students' work was compiled into an anthology which we published in-house; students were able to take this real bookhome with them to share with their families. This was our pilot year offering Poetry Navigators, and the main growth area we have is related to sign-ups. We did not meet our revised interim report goal of hosting 15 field trips across the school year. (We would have hosted 10 total, but 2 classes canceled at the last minute, leaving us unable to fill their spots.) This shows us that our original proposed goal of facilitating 25 field trips was simply too high. (In total, across both our Field Trip offerings - Poetry Navigators and Storytelling and Bookmaking for third and fourth graders, we completed 20 Field Trips total this school year.) The most important piece of feedback we got related to low sign-ups is that schools' did not have funding for transportation. Both bus availability and funding to pay for buses is the primary reason teachers we reached out to shared for not being able to attend. This shows us we need to strategize on additional funding in order for transportation to not be a barrier in the future. More details on our thoughts for future success and overcoming these barriers are included later in this report.",,,"We have no other restricted funding toward this project.",21200,,"Al Onkka, Board Chair Cameron Seymore, Board Treasurer Qorsho Hassan, Board Vice Chair Emily Valentine-Grimm Jeff Shi Carson Faust Dara Beevas Bria Black Shelby Dale DeWeese Tina Pfau Gonzales Mariam Adam Kathy Seipp Farhiya Abdulkarim; Tina Pfau Gonzales, Board Chair Qorsho Hassan, Vice Chair Al Onkka, Board Treasurer Emily Valentine-Grimm Jeff Shi Carson Faust Dara Beevas Shelby Dale DeWeese Mariam Adam Kathy Seipp Farhiya Abdulkarim Alana Keiser Crown Shepherd Deeqo Hashi",,"826 MSP",,"To meet our community's call for creative, humanities-based programming for younger students, 826 MSP will offer Identity Exploration through Poetry Field Tripsfor primarily-BIPOC Twin Cities youth in grades 1-2. Students will work with mentor texts from BIPOC poets, write their own pieces, and leave as published poets. Each student will receive a bound anthology including all the poetry from their class and with prompts for extended writing and discussion in the classroom and at home.",,,2022-09-15,2023-06-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Cristeta,Boarini,,,,,,6122598562," cristeta@826msp.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/poetry-navigators,,,,
10031078,"Preparing and Sharing Telling Queer History's Audio Archives.",2023,26300,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","We will measure our progress by the number meta-data that we have generated, and the number of stories that we have transcribed, edited, and successfully archived. This data will be collected by the three core staff people on this project in a spreadsheet on google drive. We will reach out to teachers, schools, and youth in particular to give them access to these recordings once publicly released. We have heard from many teachers and students over the years that they are hungry for LGBTQ+ curriculum and history in particular. Our Archival Project Manager and marketing people will work with the large number of GSAs, QQuest (a local Twin Cities gathering of LGBTQ+ and curious students in middle and high school 15 years running), and other LGBTQ+ student and educator focused organizations across Minnesota to access these recordings. We will measure our progress by the number of YouTube videos uploaded and the number of views those videos receive, tracking that year over year. We will also track the number of student organizations to whom we provide information about our YouTube archive. When sending the information we will include a survey to ask how they use the material, what they want more of, how we can connect and support them, and more. Our staff and board will review the survey response at board meetings and in connection with our grant report. ","After our last grant report on November 27, 2022, work under the archive project management (APM) portion of TQH's grant contained activities to support the writing, publishing and promotion of the first archive feature. Those activities were research within the archives, drafting, revising, and finalizing the feature. Under the archive media management (AMM) portion of TQH's grant, we published the archive feature on the website and promoted it with Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn social media posts. That work continued through December of 2022. In January 2023, work under the APM portion of TQH's grant included research within the archives to inform the second archive feature; conceptualization, outlining and drafting the second archive feature story; fact-checking items on the LGBTQ+ history timeline, and a meeting with the timeline team to assess progress. In February 2023, continued work under the APM portion of TQH's grant included final drafting and revising of the second archive feature (it will be published and promoted in early March); a meeting with the LGBTQ+ timeline team to assess progress and determine next steps; editing the transcripts of archived gatherings (ongoing); assessment of the state of signed consent forms for each archived gathering and preparing for outreach where consent forms were needed; and decision-making about next steps with archived gatherings. The first article: JOY, RECLAMATION & RESISTANCE received 13 views on our website. The post about it on facebook received 110 views, 8 link clicks, and 20 engagements. Analytics from Meta say the article posted on Dec 8th ""This post reached more Accounts Center accounts than 71% of your 50 most recent Instagram posts and stories. This post received more likes, comments and shares than 98% of your 50 most recent Instagram posts and stories."" Rebecca has been contacting storytellers that have yet to sign oral history release forms. We have secured 4 more release forms and paid 4 more storytellers in this first half of the grant period. ; This grant provided financial resources to prepare our audio and video recordings of first person storytelling recordings of our LGBTQ+ gatherings over the last five years, capturing oral history of 61 Minnesotans. Additionally we digitized community-gathered LGBTQ+ history timelines that were on delicate paper timelines. They are now fact-checked and available for public engagement on our website. Overall, we were able to prepare and begin sharing our archives with our community thanks to support from this grant. Our time and resources to do the outreach we had hoped for during this grant round was limited, and we will be seeking funds to continue this work. In our grant application we stated that We will measure our progress by the number of meta-data that we have generated, and the number of stories that we have transcribed, edited, and successfully archived.Creating meta-data with support from the Tretter Collection will be part of phase two of this project, along with more community outreach and marketing. We were able to create 132 unique keywords to begin this process. Two videos composed of clips from our archives have been created and released on our YouTube Channel. We were able to create and publish two written archive features, each containing selections from at least four storytelling events and nearly 10 storytellers to accompany these videos as written archival pieces using source material from storytelling gathering transcripts. More unedited videos from our recorded events are scheduled to be released via Meta (social media post management platform) over the next two months. The work to create and schedule the posts was done prior to this grant period end, but since the posts will be made public in the weeks and months following this grant report, the results will not be available to include in this report. We would be glad to share those results with you as they become available. Below are some measurable outcomes of this grant work. Storytellers paid $100 honorariums = 95 Number of oral history release forms returned = 52 Transcripts created for all 19 available audio/video recordings of storytelling gatherings, and for 4 fundraisers that included storytelling as a program component. Transcripts that have been fully edited and keyworded- 11 Archive feature articles written and published = 2 Timeline facts checked = MN 79 facts, global 293 Website Timeline views = 152 since June 3rd, 2023. We had an overall increase in direct views of our website from last year by 100 viewers. Archives website page views = 55 QR scans to timelines = 15 We created handouts and signage for community engagement events (People's Pride and Roller Derby) to introduce people to our timelines. 15 people scanned them and viewed the LGBTQ+ history information. Scheduled archival sharing: 4 additional speakers (OLH, Pat Nelson, Mason Persons, Coya White Hat-Artichoker). 4 additional events (Queer art, Aging, Housing Justice, Two Spirit). 4 additional audio clips. ",,,"$312.98 of our general operating funds were used to pay the final amount incurred to our executive director. Two facebook boosts of posts regarding materials created for this project totaling $100 were also covered by our GOF. ",26300,,"Meghan Lafferty (she/her) is our Board Secretary - Meghan is a science and engineering librarian at the University of Minnesota. White cis-female bisexual in her late 40s. Jose Maria Herrera - Jose Maria is a Board Member and the training coordinator for Report for America, an organization dedicated to strengthening communities and democracy through local journalism. Transgender Hispanic queer in their early 30s. Jaymie Wagner (she/they) is our incoming Board Chair starting January 1st, 2023. Jaymie is a Service Management Delivery Lead at 3M and identifies as a nonbinary girl, caucasian, in her early 40s. Gina Kaeppe (she/her) is a Board Member and a Relationship Manager at Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. She identifies as a Hispanic bisexual cis-female in her early 30s. Nikolas Fox (he/him) is our treasurer and a Finance Transformation Lead with experience in Revenue Finance & Cost Accounting at Hormel Foods. He identifies as a transgender white man in his mid-30s. We currently have three prospective board members starting the application process.; Meghan Lafferty she/her Secretary since spring 2015 Teri Homan she/her Board Member since March 2023 Jose Maria Herrera they/them Board member since Nov 2020 (Paid intern in 2018). Finishing term in July 2023 Jaymie Wagner She/They Board member since March 2022 Nikolas Fox he/him treasurer starting Jan 2022 Gina Kaeppe she/herBoard member since Dec 2021. Left for family leave June 2023 Harper Wicklund they/them Member since May 2023 (paid media manager staff July 2021-2022)",,"Telling Queer History",,"Telling Queer History was founded to bring the hidden and undertold stories of queer people to light and to connect our community by fostering compassion, empathy, and healing through curated storytelling gatherings. Since its founding 9 years ago, TQH has recorded these gatherings. In this project, we will transcribe, catalog, and make public this rich collection of stories to share with a wider audience, including those unable to attend past programs and researchers.",,,2022-10-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,"Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preparing-and-sharing-telling-queer-historys-audio-archives,,,,
10031128,"Preparing 21st Century Citizens through Experiential Civics Education",2023,62075,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (e)","2022-2023 Civics Education Legacy Grant Years 1 and 2",N/A,,,,"In-kind support from Center for Youth Voice. ",62075,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Peter J. Bach, Courtney Baechler, Chanda Baker Smith, Doris Baylor, James Burroughs, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Wendy Dayton, Bob Ehren, Damien Fair, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Bob Gardner, Darrel German, Bill George, Jeffrey P. Greiner, Bill Guidera, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Jasmine Jirele, Shelley Kendrick, Reid Larson, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Jim Leslie, Geoff Martha, Mike McKee, Bruce W. Mooty, Greg Munson, Patty Murphy, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Rachael Paulouse, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Carolyn Sakstrup, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Welsh, Walter White, David Wichmann, Leslie Wright, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",,"YMCA Youth in Government Program","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Research shows that few young people receive a high-quality social studies education, despite the key role social studies plays in preparing students for civic life. Active and responsible citizens identify and analyze public problems, respectfully deliberate with others, take constructive action together, reflect on their actions, and influence institutions. We support young people in experiential learning that develops the knowledge, skills and motivation to participate in civic life.",,,2022-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preparing-21st-century-citizens-through-experiential-civics-education,,,,
10038415,"Preparing, Promoting and Presenting Queer Voices of Minnesota",2024,196693,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"First, we will measure success by attendance. We plan to increase the audience of our readings by 50% through additional administrative support including social media support, and through filming and electronically sharing readings views on social media (Instagram, X, and YouTube). Success for our 3 Apprentices will mean skill development, network development, and increased confidence over the grant period. Second, we have curatorial goal of featuring 4 writers on 3 panels for a total of 12 panelists. Thirdly, our retreats will engage with approximately 16 participant writers. Lastly, we value the voices of participants and see evaluation as an opportunity for solidifying relationships, especially with those who might be new to QV.",,,3000,Unknown,182907,13786,"Not Available",,"Queer Voices Minnesota",,"Queer Voices (QV) is requesting funds to expand opportunities for LGBTQIA+ writers of Minnesota and enhance community-belonging through: 1) QV Apprenticeships: Curators LM Brimmer and Sherrie Fernandez-Williams will guide and support the apprentices who will help QV achieve our goals. There are a finite number of employment opportunities in the arts. Many artists seek work that is aligned with their artistic passion. The apprenticeship opportunities provides new arts administrators an opportunity to develop their resumes, build skills, networks, and increase the capacity of Minnesota's Queer literary field. 2) Emerging Writers Weekend Retreat: It is difficult to develop one's voice and vision without insightful mentors who can discern strengths and weaknesses. A multi-genre group of 10-12 Queer emerging writers will connect and work with established writers who will provide critique and direction. 3) Mid-Career Writers Retreat: Mid-career writers often feel that fewer opportunities exist for them to be nurtured and supported. This retreat provides 6 more established writers time to step away from the everyday demands of life to envision new projects or move forward with current ones. Mid-career writers will form supportive relationships with one another through workshop. This group of 6 writers will work with three mentors for a manuscript review. We define mid-career as having at least 1 book or 8 individually published pieces - this could be in any medium, a literary magazine, anthology, popular magazine, online or print, etc. We will hold an open call and curators will work with mentors to select the group. 3) Queer Holiday Market: Queer books and art for sale along with a reading and keynote. Queer Voices: Poetry, Prose & Pride had a reading in 2019 for the launch of their book at Open Book. We'll work to fill the second floor of Open Book with a maker's market, and have an opportunity to acknowledge the retreat participants, and celebrate the six Minnesota-Based mentors. This public opportunity creates exposure for many queer artists and allows the public an opportunity to purchase from queer artists. 4) Out in the Stacks Panel Series: Three panel discussions will address issues of craft and wider social issues facing LGBTQIA+ authors at our intersections. Out in the Stacks Panel Series provides space for our writers and the greater public to gather around craft and topical literary issues. QV has a collaborating relationship with Quatrefoil Library, an important gathering place, which has served as a host and outreach support for QV programming. 5) Documentation: A videographer & photographer will record eight (8) events taking place within the grant period: Two (2) readings scheduled with Hennepin County Libraries, (3) Out in the Stacks Panels, two (2) retreat readings and the Holiday Market (1). These will be distributed online. Archives will be shared with Tretter Collection and Minnesota Historical Society Press upon grant completion. Cultural persecution across the nation is creating a new wave of LGBTQIA+ refugees seeking safety and acceptance. Programs like QV offer a culture of belonging, support and celebration of queer identities. ",,,2024-05-16,2025-07-15,,"In Progress",,,Sherrie," Fernandez-Williams",,,,,," (612) 200-4064",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preparing-promoting-and-presenting-queer-voices-minnesota-1,,,,
10034110,"Preparing, Promoting and Presenting Queer Voices of Minnesota",2024,196693,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"First, we will measure success by attendance. We plan to increase the audience of our readings by 50% through additional administrative support including social media support, and through filming and electronically sharing readings views on social media (Instagram, X, and YouTube). Success for our 3 Apprentices will mean skill development, network development, and increased confidence over the grant period. Second, we have curatorial goal of featuring 4 writers on 3 panels for a total of 12 panelists. Thirdly, our retreats will engage with approximately 16 participant writers. Lastly, we value the voices of participants and see evaluation as an opportunity for solidifying relationships, especially with those who might be new to QV.",,,,,,,"Not Available",,"Queer Voices",,"Queer Voices helps to expand opportunities for LGBTQIA+ writers of Minnesota and enhance community-belonging through 1) apprenticeships (resume building, skill-setting, expanding networks, and capacity building); 2) two emerging and mid-career writers' retreats (16-18 participants); 3) hosting space at the Queer holiday market (community exposure for artists allowing the public to purchase from queer artists); 4) three panel discussions; 5) documentation of eight events the events listed. These resources will be distributed online, and archives will be shared with Tretter Collection and the Minnesota Historical Society Press.",,,2024-05-16,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sherrie,Fernandez-Williams,,,,,,"(612) 200-4064","sfernandezwilliams@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preparing-promoting-and-presenting-queer-voices-minnesota,,,,
10031036,"Preserving Hmong Minnesota Heritage and Paj Ntaub in a Holiday Coloring Book Project",2023,12000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","This is our TIMELINE for the project: - Nov 2022 Hmong artists and students gather for the project. - Dec 2022 - March 2023 Hmong artists and students illustrate Colors of the Northproject. - April 2023 Hmong artists and students review draft. - May 2023 HER Publisher layout and design of final project. - June 2023 Printing and publishing Colors of the Northfor the Hmong and diverse communities of Minnesota.","The project went very well. Our original proposed to complete this project is June 2023, in fact, we completed the project three month earlier (March 2023) because of community efforts. We cannot thank you our team, volunteers, and community members enough for this amazing collaboration for the many hours for in-person meetings and zoom meetings to organize, coordinate, and assign tasks/duties for completing the project for the community. WHAT WORK WAS ACCOMPLISHED? Thank you so much for the grant opportunity on our Preserving Hmong Minnesota Heritage and Paj Ntaub in a Holiday Coloring Book Project.We were able to pull this project through because of the Minnesota Humanities Center with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008 (we also included this statement in the book publication). Because of the Center's support and commitment to preserving ethnic Minnesotans' communities' cultures and identities, this book project is one of our BEST coloring books that showcases of Hmong arts, illustrations, and traditional clothing and Paj Ntaub. We're very pleased with the outcome as a result of this funding. GOAL ACHIEVEMENT: We achieved our goal by meeting monthly (whether in-person or Zoom) with all volunteers and committee members. Working with our Hmong artists, designs, and volunteers at the Hmong Archives, we were able to organize the book project by blending designs and symbols from traditional Hmong culture with the magic of the Winter season. The amazing result speaks for itself, and the book celebrates the best of both worlds: Hmong Minnesota & Winter Wonderland. GOAL MEASUREMENT: We want to make sure that the project includes the diversity of Hmong Paj Ntaub in Hmong characters, our designers and volunteers drafted, illustrated, and drew over 80 detailed and imaginative pages that feature the beautiful Hmong Paj Ntaub identity to reflect the ethnic Hmong people and culture. It is our hope that this coloring book will teach Hmong and non-Hmong children and families about the beautiful winter wonderland of Hmong Minnesotans.",,,N/A,12000,,"Brian Xiong, Board of Director Marlin Heise, Board of Director Kou Xiong, Board of Director Song Vaj, Board of Director; Hmong Archives 343 Michigan Street Saint Paul, MN 55102 Marlin Heise Board of Directors (651) 621-5469 mlh1stpaul@gmail.com Brian Xiong Board of Directors (612) 978-8359 brianvxiong@gmail.com Song N. Vaj Board of Directors (763) 913-9696 songnancyvaj@gmail.com Cheng Va Vue Board of Directors (763) 807-2245 chengva.vue@gmail.com Kou Xiong Board of Directors (612) 760-1184 kxiong01@hotmail.com",,"Hmong Archives",,"Colors of the North: Preserving Hmong Minnesota Heritage and Paj Ntaub in a Holiday Coloring Book Project, will provide education for student outreach on cultural diversity and celebration that empower the younger generation in building identity and culture within this ever changing and assimilating world through our Hmong Holiday Coloring Project. Our project will bring a sense of belonging and foster wellness in Hmong children and families to appreciate who they are.",,,2022-11-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Marlin,Heise,,,,,," (651) 621-5469"," mlh1stpaul@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-hmong-minnesota-heritage-and-paj-ntaub-holiday-coloring-book-project,,,,
10038426,"Preserving Rondo As a Black Cultural Destination",2024,315000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Over the next 12 months, we will have: Completed 3 murals on the Selby corridor representative of elements of historic (now lost) murals and identified locations and themes for additional murals to be completed in 2025; Hosted 3 community events that engage with different arts forms (film, murals, poetry, music etc.) that provides the general public opportunities to learn about the cultural richness of the Black Rondo community (this includes Walker West)",,,145000,"Silent Auction Proceeds",315000,,"Charles Bradley (President), Shannon Brunette (Vice President), Trish DeAnda (Treasurer), Paris Servin Gonzales (Secretary), Tameka Jones, Melvin Giles, Brooke Blakey, Ana Cruz, Krystal D Alencar, Ralonda McKinley, Kate Speed, Jessica James",,"Rondo Community Land Trust",,"Rondo CLT's work is tied to restoring the prosperity and culture that was impacted due to the mass displacement of Rondo residents following the construction of I-94. Throughout our 30 years in operation, our work has evolved to meet emerging needs in community. From reclaiming residential and commercial spaces to preserving culture-bearing businesses, our commitment to place-keeping has expanded to center arts and culture as critical to reparative economic development. Our vision is to create the needed conditions to re-establish historic Rondo as a Black cultural destination with specific focus on Selby Avenue as an African American Arts and Cultural corridor. Establishing needed conditions means strengthening the infrastructure to drive activities, events & initiatives in sustainable ways. This includes pursuing a formal designation as a cultural district. One of the core artists we will work with, Bayou Bay, was selected to produce murals representing 7 cultural destinations in St. Paul, including Rondo. We hope to leverage this partnership to ensure Rondo receives that formal designation. To lead cultural preservation activities, artists must be appropriately resourced & set up to have the right tools and access to spaces Research & Preservation: We know there is rich cultural history in Rondo and want to formally focus on how to weave the arts into its cultural preservation. We will: Populate a community archive by hosting scanning days for photos & objects Locate where historic murals were, who painted them, what stories they told & recreate aspects of them Map historical markers across historic Rondo, prioritizing Selby & engage artists to develop creative alternatives to standard plaques. From here, incorporate narration from community elders telling stories for a self-guided walking tour of Rondo. Implementation of New Arts and Culture Activities: While we ready the proper plans, tools and resources for Rondo to be a Black cultural destination, we want to begin engaging the community in arts and culture programming immediately. These activities include: Curate 2-3 rotating art exhibits at Golden Thyme focused on Rondo past and present, including a retrospective photography exhibit of Selby Jazz Fest through the years. Complete 3 murals depicting historic Rondo's cultural heritage Host 3 community events that showcase different arts forms (film, poetry, music, etc.) providing the public opportunities to learn about the cultural richness of the Black Rondo community This project will impact a broad audience. For those who co-design the work, the impact of interpreting stories through the arts will create a sense of connection,healing and reclamation of what was disrupted. For young people growing up in Rondo, driving by murals where they recognize community leaders like the Wrights or see the Combs family restaurant emblem once located on Selby, we hope the art inspires a sense of belonging and celebration of Black culture. For those drawn to Rondo by frequenting Golden Thyme, enjoying the annual Selby Jazz Fest, or shopping on the ave on Small Business Saturday, we hope the art feels like a living canvas of a community they can support and contribute to. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-08-31,,"In Progress",,,Mikeya," Griffin",,,,,," (651) 717-8425",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Mapping","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-rondo-black-cultural-destination-1,,,,
10038445,"Preserving and teaching Hmong Healing Practices",2024,39258,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Student learning will be amplified by curriculum developed using the garden to explore requirements in multiple areas of learning. Media coverage, student sharing of the field trips and Grant management staff of SPPS will publicize these experiences and encourage continuing exploration of the garden to share curriculum and culture. St. Paul Parks and Rec will feature the map on its website for all to see. Performances in the garden will draw more people to understand cultures.",,,,"AICHO Galleries Artist Stipend",39258,,"Bill Zajicek (President), Chen Zhou (Vice President), Stuart Knappmiller (Treasurer), Linda Mealey-Lohmann (Secretary/President Emeritus), Audrey Busch, Sue Klevan, Christina Le, Donglin Liang, Christina Deng Morrison, Romi Sadowa, Pa Thao, Ali Van, Mary Wareham, Gaoly Yang",,"May Hang",,"The project aims to integrate traditional Hmong healing practices into modern lifestyles and empower younger Hmong to embrace the wisdom of their ancestors for overall health and well-being. Main objectives: - Identify and describe Hmong healing practices for common ailments through a series of oral history interviews of Hmong elder practitioners. -Preserve and pass down traditional Hmong healing practices with free community workshops engaging together in learning and practicing traditional Hmong healing rituals and producing a series of three, 2-3-minute, videos demonstrating each healing practice and its techniques. -Connect with ancestral wisdom at the workshop through health lessons that compare and apply Hmong healing practices with that of similar western self-care modalities for common ailments. -Empower Hmong families to live a well-balanced life including the daily use of traditional healing practices. Cultural sovereignty is the right of a community to practice and maintain their cultural traditions, customs, and beliefs. The Hmong resettled into the United States in 1976, as political refugees after a devastating war. Hmong are a tight knit community with distinct culture, oral traditions, and healing practices and were traditionally farmers in the mountainous areas of Laos. Like other minority communities, Hmong have suffered from racism, stigma, and poor access to resources, facing debilitating health disparities including mental and physical health in the process of assimilating and acculturating to the larger society. Hmong people have a rich tradition of healing practices that have been passed down through generations performed by Hmong grandmothers, aunties, and mothers. However, documented information is sparse regarding these traditional healing practices and their utility. Much of this is because the transfer of knowledge from one generation to the next in Hmong culture is conducted orally. The preservation of traditional Hmong healing practices is urgent as more Hmong elders pass away along-with their knowledge. For this project, the Hmong healing practices being explored include coin rubbing, pinching, herbal steam baths, and balm application. Since settling in the United States, Hmong families have undergone significant changes compared to their contemporary counterparts in Laos. It is important to acknowledge the cultural challenges that impede younger Hmong from continuing valued traditional practices. This is mainly due to social pressures to assimilate to the norms of the larger society for social acceptance and economic prosperity. However, Hmong elders often lament that younger Hmong are adapting too quickly to mainstream culture while losing knowledge of traditional Hmong life. By widely acknowledging and validating traditional Hmong healing practices, this may serve to connect younger Hmong to their heritage and ancestors, creating a sense of belonging and identity within the Hmong community. In summary, identifying traditional healing practices and remedies used by Hmong elder, demonstrating utility of practices, and facilitating the transfer of knowledge to current generation is of cultural importance for Hmong. Additionally, by preserving and integrating these practices into modern lifestyles, we honor and respect our past while forging a path towards a healthier future. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-06-13,,"In Progress",,,May," Hang",,,,,," (651) 769-5956",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-and-teaching-hmong-healing-practices-1,,,,
10038446,"Preserving Northland Poster Collective: 30 Years of Stories and Poster Art",2024,24930,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) digitize 300 posters created by NPC artists; 2) preserve the digital collection and make it publicly accessible through the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) online archive; 3) conduct nine oral history interviews with former members of NPC; 4) transcribe, process, review; 5) preserve each interview at the Minnesota Historical Society public archive in St. Paul; 6) create a project website that orients audiences on using the poster and oral history interview collections; 7) host a one-day community gathering event.",,,4330,Unknown,24930,,"Not Available","0.60 FTE, 0.15 FTE, 0.20 FTE, 0.40 FTE, 0.05 FTE","Andrea Manolov",,"Northland Poster Collective (NPC) was a print shop in Minneapolis which operated from 1979-2009. The artists who ran NPC created art to represent identities and interests of Latinx, Black, Asian American, LGBTQIA+, and working-class people in Minnesota. Andrea Manolov and Ricardo Levins Morales will lead the following project stages to preserve and facilitate public access to the cultural heritage of NPC: 1. Digitize 300 posters created by NPC artists: -Conduct poster inventory and collect metadata compliant with Dublin Core standard, consulting with Ellen Holt-Werle and Sarah Barsness, professional archivists at the University of Minnesota; -Create preservation quality 300-dpi digital poster scans; -Preserve the digital collection and make it publicly accessible through the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) online archive: http://www.collection-politicalgraphics.org/ 2. Conduct 9 oral history interviews with former members of NPC: -Invite oral history narrators (Ricardo Levins Morales, Yi Kai, Ange Hwang, Lisa Blackshear, Qamar Saadiq-Saoud, Lee Wolfson, Lee Hoover, Mary Sutton, Richard Kees) who are former members of NPC to record their experiences as culture bearers; -Record two-hour interview with each narrator, use preservation-quality recording equipment; -Train narrators on oral history best practices with Sara Wood, Director of Oral History at the Minnesota Historical Society; -Transcribe, process, review, and preserve each interview at the Minnesota Historical Society public archive in St. Paul, Minnesota 3. Create a project website that orients audiences on using the poster and oral history interview collections: -Include instructions for finding and accessing the poster collection through the free CSPG online archive, and the oral history interviews through the free MNHS public archive; -Include a virtual exhibition which showcases subsets of the posters along with excerpts of the oral history interviews 4. Host one-day community gathering event: -Invite artists and educators who serve Twin Cities based organizations including Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio, Serpentina Arts, Pangea World Theatre, East Side Freedom Library, Midwest Mixed, Banana Leaf Collective, and Public Functionary; -Demonstrate how to find and navigate the full poster and oral history collections through MNHS and CSPG archives; -Facilitate and document a workshop for attendees to develop ways this project's digital resources can expand their organization's arts and educational programming The audience for this project is Minnesotan artists and educators. The impact of this project on our audience is to develop new art and cultural education programming by: 1) Expanding artist and educator access to primary sources of cultural heritage from Latinx, Asian American, African diaspora, LGBTQIA+, and poor/working-class communities; 2) Increasing educator access to narratives of underrepresented artists who use art for advocacy and social change; 3) Inspiring new artistic projects which draw on the cultural influences, styles, and techniques of diverse print artists. Public archives of cultural heritage in Minnesota severely underrepresent Latinx, Asian American, African diaspora, LGBTQIA+, and poor/working-class communities. The impact of this project on people in Minnesota is to expand representation of these historically marginalized people in our archives, thereby opening potential for deeper learning, empathy, and sharing of diverse cultural heritage in our state. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-06-30,,Completed,,,Andrea," Manolov",,,,,," (612) 207-1120",,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-northland-poster-collective-30-years-stories-and-poster-art-1,,,,
10034086,"Preserving and teaching Hmong Healing Practices",2024,39259,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Identify and describe Hmong healing practices for common ailments through a series of oral history interviews of Hmong elder practitioners; Preserve and pass down traditional Hmong healing practices with free community workshops engaging together in learning and practicing traditional Hmong healing rituals and producing a series of three, 2-3-minute, videos demonstrating each healing practice and its techniques; Connect with ancestral wisdom at the workshop through health lessons that compare and apply Hmong healing practices with that of similar western self-care modalities for common ailments; Empower Hmong families to live a well-balanced life including the daily use of traditional healing practices.",,,,,,,"Not Available","0.5 FTE, 1.0 FTE","May Hang",,"This project integrates traditional Hmong healing practices into modern lifestyles and empowers younger Hmong to embrace the wisdom of their ancestors for overall health and well-being. The main objectives are: 1) identify and describe Hmong healing practices for common ailments through a series of oral history interviews of Hmong elder practitioners; 2) preserve and pass down traditional Hmong healing practices with free community workshops engaging together in learning and practicing traditional Hmong healing rituals and producing a series of three, 2-3-minute, videos demonstrating each healing practice and its techniques; 3) connect with ancestral wisdom at the workshop through health lessons that compare and apply Hmong healing practices with that of similar western self-care modalities for common ailments; 4) empower Hmong families to live a well-balanced life including the daily use of traditional healing practices.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,May,Hang,,,,,,"(651) 769-5956 ",mayhang1406@gmail.com,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-and-teaching-hmong-healing-practices,,,,
10034078,"Preserving Northland Poster Collective: 30 Years of Stories and Poster Art",2024,24930,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) digitize 300 posters created by NPC artists; 2) preserve the digital collection and make it publicly accessible through the Center for the Study of Political Graphics (CSPG) online archive; 3) conduct nine oral history interviews with former members of NPC; 4) transcribe, process, review; 5) preserve each interview at the Minnesota Historical Society public archive in St. Paul; 6) create a project website that orients audiences on using the poster and oral history interview collections; 7) host a one-day community gathering event.",,,4330,"In kind donations, equipment loans, and personnel cost shares from the MN Historical Society and the Center for The Study of Political Graphics",,,"Not Available","0.60 FTE, 0.15 FTE, 0.20 FTE, 0.40 FTE, 0.05 FTE","Andrea Manolov",,"This project will preserve and facilitate public access to the Northland Poster Collective (NPC). NPC was a print shop in Minneapolis which operated from 1979-2009. The artists who ran NPC created art to represent identities and interests of Latinx, Black, Asian American, LGBTQIA+, and working-class people in Minnesota.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Andrea,Manolov,,,,,,"(612) 207-1120",andrea.mlov@gmail.com,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-northland-poster-collective-30-years-stories-and-poster-art,,,,
10034063,"Preserving Rondo As a Black Cultural Destination",2024,315000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Over the next 12 months, we will have: Completed 3 murals on the Selby corridor representative of elements of historic (now lost) murals and identified locations and themes for additional murals to be completed in 2025; Hosted 3 community events that engage with different arts forms (film, murals, poetry, music etc.) that provides the general public opportunities to learn about the cultural richness of the Black Rondo community (this includes Walker West)",,,145000,"MRAC, McKnight Foundation, Kresge",,,"Charles Bradley (President), Shannon Brunette (Vice President), Trish DeAnda (Treasurer), Paris Servin Gonzales (Secretary), Tameka Jones, Melvin Giles, Brooke Blakey, Ana Cruz, Krystal D'Alencar, Ralonda McKinley, Kate Speed, Jessica James",,"Rondo Community Land Trust",,"Rondo Community Land Trust will formally weave the arts into cultural preservation. This project includes: 1) Populate a community archive by hosting scanning days for photos & objects. 2) Locate where historic murals were, who painted them, what stories they told & recreate aspects of them. 3) Map historical markers across historic Rondo, prioritizing Selby & engage artists to develop creative alternatives to standard plaques. From here, incorporate narration from community elders telling stories for a self-guided walking tour of Rondo. 4) Curate 2-3 rotating art exhibits at Golden Thyme focused on Rondo past and present. 5) Complete 3 murals depicting historic Ronda's cultural heritage. 6) Host 3 community events that showcase different arts forms (film, poetry, music, etc.)",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,Coco,,,,,,"(612) 834-2657","coco@rondoclt.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation, Mapping","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/preserving-rondo-black-cultural-destination,,,,
10031015,"Prism Arts",2023,47000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Six Minnesota teaching artists of African, Indigenous, and/or Asian heritage create new or expanded Prism Arts residencies that teach an art form within its cultural context and highlight how artists from their cultural heritage influenced the art form's development and practice. 350 or more people increase their understanding of an art form - including how to create it and its cultural context - and create the art form alongside the teaching artists. Additional people experience the artwork and cultural learnings through end-of-residency celebrations and performances. People at six Minnesota partner organizations experience new or increased access to local artists of African, Indigenous, and/or Asian heritage. Six new Prism Arts lesson plans are available on the COMPAS website for anyone to access. Artists increase connections with a community of their choice by being able to offer their residency to the community.","Five COMPAS teaching artists of African, Indigenous, Hispanic, and Asian heritage created new or expanded arts residencies and taught them at partner organizations that serve a community the artist chose to work with. Our goal was to deliver six new residencies. However, the sixth organization was unable to schedule the residency during the grant timeline. To make up for this lost residency, we expanded our work with two partners that had asked for additional programming. Other than that, we achieved our goals. 361 people worked with artists, and more experienced the art as participants shared their stories and art. Residencies were held in schools, a museum, a theater, and a social service agency. Each artist also created a culturally- relevant lesson plan that is available on the COMPAS website in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Because this project was about creating new residencies and delivery methods to teach art forms within their cultural context, we worked to integrate cultural practices and traditions throughout the residencies. We found that sharing a meal, snack, or cup of tea, was a cultural practice that most communities shared. This time together created space for rich conversations and connections. The five residencies: Shakun Maheshwari teaches Folk Arts of India. She chose to work with older adults at SEWA International (Asian-Indian Family Wellness Center). None of the participants had experienced Indian folk art even though all of them are of Asian descent. Shakun taught the traditions and cultural significance of the art forms and shared pictures from her travels of the art forms in situ. The group learned Rangoli (a temporary decorative art form from the northern part of India), Kolam (from southern India), Gond (a tribal art form), and others. Many participants started to create artwork at home and were proud to share their work at the next session. The group now wants to work with Shakun to create a mural at SEWA that celebrates their Indian heritage. Amy Wilderson taught jewelry making-Revving Forgotten Treasures/Reviving Memories-to adults at Minnesota African American Heritage Museum & Gallery (MAAHMG). Amy asked participants to bring broken, no-longer-used, or other items from home that have meaning. These pieces were integrated into the wirework jewelry they made. Creating jewelry became the basis for talking about African American history & culture as participants learned the origins of different wire patterns, traditional items worn in jewelry and their symbolism, and then discussed the meaning and importance of the items they brought from home. Participants consistently remarked about how much they were learning about jewelry making as well as jewelry artists, and other local Black artists. They also expressed appreciation for the opportunity to create a new community/network. Terrell X partnered with Stillwater schools to reach the BIPOC students within this community. He felt those students were not connecting enough with artists and artforms of color and their cultures were being overlooked. The district brought him to two schools to develop a residency on African American culture, hip hop, and beat boxing. This residency, now called Making Something Out of Nothing, introduced students to Hip-Hop culture by giving a historical breakdown of how it all started & who was responsible. They learned about The Fat Boysand Grand Master Flash,their signature sounds, approaches, etc. They then did exercises on how rappers write songs & artists performed their creations. Students learned beat boxing basics and applied their learning to revising songs from their own lives or making new ones. Ad'n Gabriel Rangel, aka See More Perspective, a Latinx artist, chose to work with Latinx theater group, Teatro Del Pueblo. He worked with multiple groups of actors, from youth to adults, to take a deep dive into Hip-Hop and theater making. They followed the roots of Hip Hop and spoken word and had accompanying a/v to exemplify what See More was talking about. To accommodate Teatro Del Pueblo's culture and needs, this residency took place over a variety of sites: El Colegio High School, Centro Tyrone Guzman, and Teatro Del Pueblo. All programming centered around inserting Hip-Hop and Latinx perspectives into theater. Each project used a theater work in progress titled Love in the Time of Hate as an example of how to do that. Participants discussed writing techniques and practiced through theater games and writing. They then worked on pieces where they inserted their lives, cultures, and narratives into something that they feel they have been erased from or ignored by. Each phase of the residency ended with participants sharing their writings through stage readings and discussions. Tiana LaPointe, a documentary artist, chose to partner with a school on her block, Washington Technology Magnet School, as she feels that is as much her community as the group of Native American people 10 miles across the Metro as she is a Native American artist, but not from a Minnesota tribe. The school's students are about 92% BIPOC, including 1% Native American students. Tiana used examples of her own film work and other Native American artists as a jumping off point for the students. They discussed themes of what is said and not said; looked at filming techniques; and more. Students then wrote their own monologues or bios focusing on their identities and life stories, created video footage and took pictures, and knitted them together into digital storytelling pieces for presentation. Very sadly, the person selected to evaluate this project, Beverly Cottman, passed away unexpectedly in March. Staff took over those responsibilities and conducted program site visits, talked with site contacts & participants, and analyzed written evaluation completed by sites and teaching artists.",,,"COMPAS used gen op funds to cover additional expenses. ",47000,,"Elizabeth (Liz) Sheets, Yvette Trotman, Mimi Stake, Jeff Goldenberg, Amy Lucas, Virajita Singh, Andrew Leizens, Tracy Robertson, Iren Bishop, Ann Dayton, Heidi Fehlhaber, Jessica Gessner, Melissa Drwall-Hrad, Ryan Kopperud, Dameun Strange, Louis Porter III, Greta (Margaret) Rudolph, Sonya Smith Sustacek, Brittany Keefe",,"COMPAS, Inc.",,"Expanding COMPAS' Prism Arts, MN Teaching Artists from African, Indigenous, and/or Asian heritages, will develop & deliver arts residencies that teach an art form with roots in their cultural heritage. Residencies will include learning the art form's cultural context, artists from that culture who have influenced it, and creating the art form alongside the Teaching Artist. Artists will select the MN community where their residency will be delivered, focusing on increasing access to the art form.",,,2022-10-03,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julie,Strand,,,,,," 651-292-3254"," julie@compas.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/prism-arts,,,,
10031049,"Project Resonance",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","We see stereotypes gloss over cultural and economic realities of our country and dehumanize Asian/Black experiences. Project Resonance intends to use Arts that familiar by Asian American (Guzheng Music/Asian Dance), and integrate with Arts that familiar by Blacks (Rap/Hip Hop Dance), to attract both communities, and discuss the difficult subject - the Animosity between the 2 groups, and how that worsen the pandemic impacts on each others. Our Project will recruit 6 Artists to create 5 Guzheng music/5-8 dances, engage 40 community members to share cross-cultural stories to inspire the Artistic Team to create the Dance Drama Resonance,and work with 20 youth of color to stage the Final Show and travelling shows, and reach 2,000 audiences. We will: - Track and report on the number and types of materials/assets created and shared; - Develop progress reports on basic activity metrics; and - Report on an estimated number of people reached and success stories. Success will be measured through Process & Outcome Evaluation. We will evaluate PROCESS success through # of attendance, quality of dialogues during the creation process, the level of youth's participation and relevance of the project to them, its effects on the artists, and cultural communities (such as increasing # of cross-cultural collaborations, etc.), as well as below matrix indicators: - # and types of audiences, events/performances held; - # and types of ways a creative output is viewed or seen (e.g., live performances, streaming hits,etc.); and - # and type of ways creative work is promoted (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.). The OUTCOME Evaluation will focus on behavioral changes among participants, such as increasing understanding of others, measured by: - Change in cultural knowledge by target audience; - Change in artist confidence to engage public in conversations about getting along with one and another; - Change in participant knowledge and confidence level through cross-cultural communication; - # and types of ways community feedback is sought; and - Audience Survey: # and degree to which people's behaviors changed and Increased awareness of the importance of intercultural harmony.","PROPOSED OUTCOMES: Collaborating between African & Asian American (Am) artists to jointly create/present a new dance drama - Resonance,with Composer/Lead Musician Jarrelle Barton (African Am), Choreographer/Xuefeng Lee (Hmong Am). Project Resonance orchestrates new creations of music and dances to serve as a communication bridge across cultural/racial lines, to mitigate racial tensions between African and Asian communities, to illustrate the cross-cultural experience, and eventually promote Intercultural Harmony. Resonance inspires inner/outer connections to create sustainable impacts. A. PROPOSED GOALS: #1: Successfully address challenges of working together, cross cultural lines among the Asian-African Am Artistic Team through project planning and implementation of the Dance Drama Resonance. #2: Successfully promote deeper, richer artistic and cross-cultural experience for Asian youth through joint-training and the Dance Drama Resonance. #3: Successfully overcome cultural barriers and change Asian and African Am Communities' perceptions toward each other beyond stereotyping through storytelling get-togethers and the Dance Drama Resonance,throughout MN. B. PRPOSED ACTIVITIES: 1) Hosting at least 2 Story-telling Get Together events for Asian and African American elders, professionals and youth; 2) Jointly creating the Dance Drama Resonanceby Asian and African Am artists, with at least 3 new original Guzheng music to accompanying 3 newly choreographed fusion dances that are inspired by the Get Together stories; 3) Training Asian youth as talents and technical crew for the Dance Drama Resonance;and 4) Public staging/touring of the newly created Dance Drama Resonance C. ACCOMPLISHMENTS SO FAR: * Completed the Story-telling Get Together event for Asian and African American elders, professionals and youth * * Completed incorporating those stories into newly created 5 Guzheng Music scores by African American musician Jarrelle Barton * #1 Opening - Resonance - peaceful and hearing COVID-19 (paying not much attention) - https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1z7ExeII5Av7zBbI1MpWZek4qolJcb0RS * #2 - Disaster - getting serious, angry, frustration * #3 - Breathe - people learn to adapt https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1z7ExeII5Av7zBbI1MpWZek4qolJcb0RS * #4 - Dance Phoenix - COVID-19 cases up and down - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uOrakbar7fEfg0i_bp9dYQOhxe3jgEEW/view * #5 - Ode to a Wish - end with HOPE -https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1z7ExeII5Av7zBbI1MpWZek4qolJcb0RS * * Completed incorporated the newly created music into the dance drama - Project Resonance * * Completed the costume designs and finalizing/rehearsing the new dance choreographies with youth; I. Proposed Measurable Outcomes: Collaborating between African and Asian American artists to jointly create/present a new dance drama - Resonance,with Composer/Lead Musician Jarrelle Barton (African American), Choreographer/Xuefeng Lee (Hmong American). Project Resonance orchestrates new creations of music and dances to serve as a communication bridge across cultural/racial lines, to mitigate racial tensions between African and Asian communities, to illustrate the cross-cultural experience, and eventually promote Intercultural Harmony. Resonance inspires inner/outer connections to create sustainable impacts. A. NEEDS. An increasing number of people of Asian heritages in Minnesota, and more broadly, in many other parts of the U.S. have reported experiencing racism over the past few years as COVID-19 virus spread across the world. Because COVID-19 was unknown to the public until the outbreak in Wuhan, China, some Americans feel justified in spreading xenophobic messages that blames Asian-identifying people for this deadly virus. The anti-Asian racism we face is only escalating, as national leadership continues to use the term like China Virus,such xenophobic language against Asians. Racist actions ranging from using xenophobic and racial slurs, to refusing customer service, to outright physical attacks have also increased. To combat the racial hatred, Artists from Pan Asian Arts Alliance come together to create a new Dance Drama - Project Resonancethat showcases the cross-cultural beauties. Project Resonanceis a collaboration between African American and Asian American artists to jointly create diverse music and dance pieces to reflect COVID-19 impacts on the BIPOC communities, and to organize the ""Resonance"" dance drama, to support cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, in order to mitigate the pandemic conflicts and support intercultural harmony. B. PROPOSED GOALS: #1: Successfully address challenges of working together, cross cultural lines among the Asian-African Am Artistic Team through project planning and implementation of the Dance Drama Resonance.-> FINAL RESULT: Completed #2: Successfully promote deeper, richer artistic and cross-cultural experience for Asian youth through joint-training and the Dance Drama Resonance.-> FINAL RESULT: Completed #3: Successfully overcome cultural barriers and change Asian and African Am Communities' perceptions toward each other beyond stereotyping through storytelling get-togethers and the Dance Drama Resonance,throughout MN. -> FINAL RESULT: Completed C. PRPOSED ACTIVITIES: 1) Hosting at least 2 Story-telling Get Together events for Asian and African American elders, professionals and youth -> FINAL RESULT: Completed 2) Jointly creating the Dance Drama Resonanceby Asian and African American artists, with at least 3 new original Guzheng music to accompanying 3 newly choreographed fusion dances that are inspired by the Get Together stories -> FINAL RESULT: 3 original Guzheng music, and 15 new dances, see below session for details 3) Training BIPOC youth as talents and technical crew for the Dance Drama Resonance-> FINAL RESULT: Completed 4) Public staging/touring of the newly created Dance Drama Resonance-> FINAL RESULT: Completed 6 performances, see below session for details. II. Outcomes of Grant: After the Story-sharing and cultural exchange process, the Artistic Team has decided to create a Dance Drama that reflecting the pandemic impacts on BIPOC communities. In order to combat the racial hatred, Artists from Asian Media Access and Pan Asian Arts Alliance come together to create a new Dance Drama - Project Resonancethat showcases the cross-cultural beauties, and how BIPOCs supporting each other and surviving the pandemic together with cultural resiliency. Project Resonanceis a collaboration between African American and Asian American artists to jointly create diverse music and dance pieces to reflect COVID-19 impacts on the BIPOC communities, and to organize the Resonancedance drama, to support cross-cultural understanding and appreciation, in order to mitigate the pandemic conflicts and support intercultural harmony. Our artistic team has included: * Producer/Director: Ange Hwang * Lighting and Technical Director: Stephen J. Lu * Composer and Guzheng Musician: Jarrelle Barton * Choreographer/Project Lead: XueFeng Lee * Costume Designer: Andreanna Yang * Talents: Unity Dance Company with the Lead Dancers - Anna Thao and Sean Thao The Dance Drama Project Resonancehas previewed at the 2022 May Songkran Festival at the State Capital, and debuted the whole show on July 11th, at the prestigious Grand Rapids' REIF Performing Arts Center. As a journey going through the Pandemic, the composer Jarrelle Barton has composed new music, to highlight the pandemic impacts on families, and incorporated 3 new Guzheng music in reflecting the composer's experience with COVID: from just learning about COVID, not paying much attention, to realizing the disaster it created; to feeling angry and frustration; then learning to adapt, and end with appreciation and hope for all of us. Then the Choreographer XueFeng Lee has taken the music and choreographed multiple dances to thread a dance drama together, to better reflect different stage of struggles among BIPOCs, and end with a positive note - as a unified message - wearing the mask to protect yourself and protect the community. Not only was the music were beautifully played, and the 22 dancers' ensemble from the Unity Dance Company clearly illustrated how pandemic progressed as virus evolved, along with sacrifices of many, to where we are now - a new normal. ",,,N/A,20000,,"PAAA's Advisory Committee: 1) Jin Chen (Chinese American Chamber of Commerce - MN) 2) Catlynn Dang (Youth Representative); 3) Jijun He (Freelance Photographer); 4) Ange Hwang (Executive Director of Asian Media Access), Board Chair 5) Ying Li (Program Director of Pan Asian Arts Alliance and Artistic Director of Phoenix Dance); 6) Steve aka ""Mr Fun"" (Executive Director of Funtime Funktions); 7) Korawan Muangmode (Yin) (General Manager at Amazing Thailand Uptown Bar & Restaurant); 8) Tin Tran (Artistic Director of ENRG Dance Team); 9) Mintshis Vang (Artistic Director of Vang Performing Arts Group and Project Director of PAAA); and 10) Eric Voung (Artistic Director of Vietnamese Lion Dance Team) ; Catlynn Dang (Youth Representative); Arrly Her (Dance Teacher for Vang Performing Arts Group); Ange Hwang (Executive Director of Asian Media Access), Board Chair; Steve aka ""Mr Fun"" (Executive Director of Funtime Funktions); Korawan Muangmode (Yin) (General Manager at Amazing Thailand Uptown Bar & Restaurant); Tin Tran (Artistic Director of ENRG Dance Team), Board Secretary; Eric Voung (Artistic Director of Vietnamese Lion Dance Team); Dr. Dao Yang (Director of Laotian Senior Dance Group); and Aeola Lu (Project Coordinator of Pan Asian Arts Alliance).",,"Pan Asian Arts Alliance",,"Collaboration between African and Asian American artists to jointly create/present a new dance drama - Resonance. Project Resonance orchestrates new creations of music and dances to serve as a communication bridge across cultural/racial lines, to mitigate racial tensions between African and Asian communities, to illustrate the cross-cultural experience, and eventually promote Intercultural Harmony. Resonance inspires inner/outer connections to create sustainable impacts.",,,2022-03-01,2022-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Rice, Scott, St. Louis, Watonwan, Statewide, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Itasca, Ramsey, Scott, Watonwan",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/project-resonance,,,,
36605,"Project Title: Building Regional Significance through Play and Learning at the Duluth Children's Museum II",2017,145500,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$950,000 each year is for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums.Of this amount, $500,000 each year is for the Minnesota Children's Museum, including the Minnesota Children's Museum in Rochester; $150,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum; $150,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum; and $150,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.Note: Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) informed all granting agencies that the February 2016 Legacy budget forecast identified deficits in the current biennium in the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. 3% of all grantees' allocations are being held back until additional forecasting has been completed. This includes a reduction in the administrative fees taken by the Minnesota Humanities Center.","A new exhibit and related programming drawing from the region's community, history, and culture will be completed and viewed by the museum's 27,500 visitors, a 10% increase compared to the last project period. Programming will appeal to schools and community organizations, resulting in an increase in field trips by 15% and outreach opportunities by 10% compared to the last project period. New partnerships will be formed, including connections with other area attractions and youth service agencies, that expand the museum to new audiences and communities.","In January 2017, the Manoomin exhibit opened providing a Ojibwe language learning experience to visitors. The exhibit received significant attention including local and state media coverage and as a finalist for the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits' Anti-Racism Award. From March 2017 through May 2017, the exhibit ""Out of the Box"" provided an imaginative free play experience building with cardboard boxes. Children and families engineered boats, castles with working drawbridges, and mazes. From May 2017 through the end of the summer, the museum hosted the ""Let's Play Railway"" and ""Velocity"" exhibits from the Betty Brinn Children's Museum. The museum had 22,419 visitors between January 2017 and June 2017, a 65% increase over the previous year.Weekly outreach programming to Key Zone wrapped up successfully in May. The Manoomin exhibit has provided a foundation for Ojibwe programs that have brought in a number of new field trips, with specific outreach to the Fond du Lac Reservation. Overall, spring field trips were up 9% over the previous year.New partnerships have raised the museum's visibility and leveraged additional funding; Duluth Sister Cities International received $1000 to subcontract a Travelling Trunk from the museum and a $10,000 DNR grant is pending with Positive Energy Outdoors for St. Louis River Estuary programming. The Greater Downtown Council has created a ""Discovery Zone"" during their popular Sidewalk Days to be managed by the museum.",,,,145500,,"Patty Cartier, Retired; Kelly Davidson. Area Manager, Viking Automatic Sprinkler Co.; John E. Erickson, Partner, DSGW Architects (Past Chair of the Board); Kyle K. Johnson, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Johnson Insurance Consultants; Dana Kazel, Communications Manager, St. Louis County; JoAnn Mattson, Director of HR and Risk Management, ZMC Hotels; Troy Peterson, Application Developer, University of Minnesota Duluth; Sandra Robinson, Retired; Stephen Sydow, Operations Manager, Daniel’s Shipping Services (Secretary of the Board); Kyle Terrio-Johnson, Financial Associate, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (Chair of the Board)",3,"Duluth Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Duluth Children's Museum is a place for every family to learn and play. Highlighting local cultures through new exhibits, programming, and partnership, the museum will draw new audiences. ",,,2016-08-01,2017-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cameron,"Bloom Kruger","Duluth Children's Museum","115 S. 29th Ave. W",Duluth,Minnesota,55806,218-733-7543,cbloomkruger@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/building-regional-significance-through-play-and-learning-duluth-childrens-museum-ii,,,,
10031073,"Promoting Somali Culture and Heritage in the Twin Cities",2023,60000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Both our new YouTube channel programming and our Somali Cooking Classes will be evaluated along a set of measurable outcomes. The measurable outcomes for SOMFAM YouTube, which we will be tracking are: -Program viewership, goal: 2,000+ viewers -Number subscribers, goal: 500+ subscribers The measurable outcomes for our Somali Cooking Classes include: -Number of bi-weekly sessions, goal: 20 annual session -Track attendance, goal: 15 attendees per session (300 attendees annually) In addition to our measurable outcomes, we will also implement a series of surveys to understand the impact of our programming on the community we serve. While these outcomes are difficult to measure, we will use community insights as another tool to track the progress and success of our project. These insights will also prove invaluable to us going forward in the design and implementation of our future programming. In keeping with our culture as a community-led and community-driven organization, we also receive important feedback and reflection through dialogue with participants, their families and the community as a whole. SOMFAM's program staff develop close relationships with participants and will continue to engage participants in regular discussions of the program and how it can best meet participants' needs. This is grassroots work with the power to change an individual's life with and through their community. Our program staff are responsible for soliciting and collecting participant feedback. A systems developer will create a database where we can record and report evaluation metrics. For each project, we will track specific metrics to evaluate their success. These metrics are designed to strengthen our understanding of community engagement and impact.","We are thrilled to report that both the YouTube program and the Cooking program are up and running, thanks to this grant support! We launched the YouTube program in summer 2022 and have already released 15 episodes to date. Average viewership is about 1,700 per episode. Our program targets Somali women, sharing critical information about culture, and culturally appropriate supports such as mental and physical health, and family support. The program is hosted by women, for women, and is conducted entirely in Somali. Our partners at Xogmaal Media and the Somali American Network help us record, edit, and release the videos. Furthermore, because they post our videos on their popular channels, they help us extend our reach. The Cooking Program launched this past winter. So far, we have hosted 8 cooking classes attended by an average of 15 women each. The classes are intended to teach basic cooking skills, how to make traditional Somali cultural dishes, and how to cook healthy meals in a culturally appropriate way. Additionally, the program builds connection and community among Somali women as they strive to develop strong personal and cultural bonds to support and sustain one another. We could not have launched these two programs without support from The Minnesota Humanities Center. Thank you very much!; We are thrilled to report that both the YouTube program and the Cooking program are successfully and consistently operating, thanks to this grant support! We launched the YouTube program in summer 2022 and have released 15 episodes to date. Average viewership is about 1,700 per episode. Our program targets Somali women, sharing critical information about culture, and culturally appropriate supports such as mental and physical health, family and parenting, and financial and legal information for immigrants and refugees, particularly the Muslim and East African community. The program is hosted by women, for women, and is conducted entirely in Somali. Our partners at Xogmaal Media and the Somali American Network help us record, edit, and release the videos. Furthermore, because they post our videos on their popular channels, they help us extend our reach. The Cooking Program launched this past winter. Since December 2022, we have hosted biweekly cooking classes for 15 women each class. The classes teach basic cooking skills, how to make traditional Somali cultural dishes, and how to cook healthy meals in a culturally appropriate way. Additionally, the program builds connection and community among Somali women as they strive to develop strong personal and cultural bonds to support and sustain one another. We could not have launched these two programs without support from The Minnesota Humanities Center and Minnesota Legacy Grant funds. Thanks to these grant funds, we have been able to build, launch, and sustain these programs. We will continue to sustain them through our increased capacity to fundraise and to build proof points of our successful programming. Thank you very much! ",,,,60000,,"Our Board of Directors is composed of: Fatoun Ali, Executive Director, Somali Youth and Family Development CenterLloyd Brown, Learning Center Coordinator, Literacy MinnesotaZak Mohamed, Product Development Engineer, Tekna SealKathryn Sharpe, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth DevelopmentMohamed Mohamed, Program Assistant, PhiMohamud Abdi, Student, St. Mary UniversityZainab Sahal, Student, St. Thomas University; Our Board of Directors is composed of: Fatoun Ali, Executive Director, Somali Youth and Family Development CenterLloyd Brown, Learning Center Coordinator, Literacy MinnesotaZak Mohamed, Product Development Engineer, Tekna SealKathryn Sharpe, Extension Educator, University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth DevelopmentMohamed Mohamed, Program Assistant, PhiMohamud Abdi, Student, St. Mary UniversityZainab Sahal, Student, St. Thomas University",,"Somali Youth and Family Development Center",,"SOMFAM's vision is to build a strong Somali community. With this grant, we will facilitate new avenues for deepening Somali women's cultural identity. SOMFAM will launch a Somali language YouTube channel and Somali Cooking Classes to educate the Somali diaspora, particularly Somali women living in Minnesota, about culture and critical resources, and to empower them to engage with and share their cultural heritage.",,,2022-09-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Libby,Stegger,,,,,," 612-388-3259"," libby@pierpartnersconsulting.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/promoting-somali-culture-and-heritage-twin-cities,,,,
10031124,"Providing Arts and Cultural Heritage Access for All Children",2023,140000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","Enhance the museum experience with new interactive arts and cultural heritage exhibits. * Museum visitors will experience engaging, interactive exhibits that draw from the region's community, history, and culture. The addition of these experiences will result in increased attendance and continue to position the museum as a desirable attraction in the community. Attendance will increase by 5% compared to 2020-2021. * New program curriculum and tools will be created that incorporate art, culture, history, and STEM tied to each exhibit's theme and state educational standards. Programs will result in a 10% increase in field trip and outreach opportunities compared to 2020-2021. Make the museum experience accessible to all children. * New arts and culture outreach activities will take place throughout the region, engaging an additional 15,000 children and families each year of the project.Six new community partnerships will be developed to continue expanding the museum's inclusivity.Reduced barriers to access will result in greater diversity of visitors, reflected in demographic surveying results.",,,,N/A,140000,,"Allyse Prichard, Chair Erica Henkel, Treasurer Nick Clark, Secretary Lee Cutler Melissa Goodson Sarah Hill Matt Ostby Roger Reinert Kate Van Daele; Kate Van Daele (Chair) Lee Cutler (Vice Chair) Erica Henkel (Treasurer) Melissa Goodson Roger Reinert Matt Ostby; Allyse Prichard, Chair Erica Henkel, Treasurer Lee Cutler Melissa Goodson Sarah Hill Matt Ostby Roger Reinert Kate Van Daele",,"Duluth Children's Museum, Inc.","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Duluth Children's Museum recently reopened in its new location, providing a firm foundation to serve the community into the future. This project will allow the museum to add two new interactive arts and cultural heritage experiences; Nibi, an Ojibwe language exhibit focused on water, and CreateSpace, an art and maker area. The project will also increase the museum's capacity to provide playful arts and culture learning to all children through increased outreach to underserved neighborhoods, community partnerships with agencies serving at-risk youth and families experiencing hardship, and removing barriers to access.",,,2022-01-01,2023-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis, Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake, Pine, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/providing-arts-and-cultural-heritage-access-all-children,,,,
10019430,"Public Humanities",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center is dedicated to bringing informative, enlightening, and engaging events to the community, providing all Minnesotans opportunities to build relationships, listen to stories, and learn from one-another. ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/public-humanities-0,,,,
10010245,"Public Humanities",2021,,"2018 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"Activities and events implemented during the biennium include: How Can We Breathe, a four-part community engagement initiative to amplify the voices of African Americans and make meaning of the Minnesota we’re living in now. Virtual reading of Amoke Kubat’s “Angry Black Woman & Well-Intentioned White Girl”; following a reading of an excerpt of the play, attendees participate in a mediated conversation strengthening intercultural understanding and communications. True Crime: Why We Are So Obsessed, exploring the fascination with stories of real life crime with panelists and discussing how judges, juries, and forensic science come together, or not, to ensure justice is served. Humanities To Go virtual event series: conversations that illuminate what the humanities are, from many different perspectives and experiences for a general public. HTG champions, shares, and supports humanities work by humanities practitioners and creatives from all corners of Minnesota. Programming features multicultural perspectives on emergent news items, cultural heritage months, holidays, commemorations/anniversaries, and recognitions of Minnesotans for outstanding humanities accomplishments. MHC’s pilot annual event, Envision A Just Minnesota: celebrating the humanities and envision a just Minnesota that is connected, curious, and compassionate. Minnesota’s most creative thought leaders muse, inspire, and reflect on what a just society means and requires through the humanities. Financial and program support through re-grants and funding opportunities for humanities projects in communities across the state including the Twin Cities, Granite Falls, Waite Park, and Pipestone. Neurodiverse Literature & Art: this interactive event featured literary and visual artists with intellectual/developmental disabilities, touching on the power of the humanities as a gateway to broader inclusion and its unique implications for the disability community. Write on Race: The Minnesota Humanities Center and Love & Struggle partnered to help regional hubs develop action plans to create a more just society. Participants learn about past, present, and future impacts of race in our communities, reflect through journal writing and build understanding with community members by storytelling and sharing, and develop action plans to move communities from passive non-racism to active anti-racism. Read Brave virtual events: A community partner with St. Paul’s Read Brave program, MHC hosted virtual events featuring artists, authors, and guest speakers discussing Read Brave book selections and their themes. With Malice Toward None: Community conversation event in which participants hear, share with, and better understand one another across lines of difference through reflections on featured stories, conversations in breakouts, and personal action commitments. ",,,,723171,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center is dedicated to bringing informative, enlightening, and engaging events to the community, providing all Minnesotans opportunities to build relationships, listen to stories, and learn from one-another. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/public-humanities,,,,
10010245,"Public Humanities",2020,,,,,"A small amount of funds has been spent so far towards the implementation of a new grant program designed to build relationships between community organizations, leveraging the humanities to address community-identified needs and opportunities. ",,,,565,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center is dedicated to bringing informative, enlightening, and engaging events to the community, providing all Minnesotans opportunities to build relationships, listen to stories, and learn from one-another. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/public-humanities,,,,
10034127,"QUEERSPACE collective Grant Program Support",2024,28280,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"After implementation of the Grant Program Expansion Support Project, QUEERSPACE will increase the amount of revenue generated from the grants program, expanding the total amount of funds available to support our QUEERSPACE hangouts mentorship program and general operating costs for the organization. Through interactions with LGBTQ+ adults and their LGBTQ+ peers, youth in the QUEERSPACE hangouts program will have the opportunity to learn about the history and heritage of LGBTQ+ peoples, build pride in their LGBTQ+ cultural identity, and actively take part in creating a thriving LGBTQ+ community in Minnesota.",,,485000,Unknown,28280,,"Casey Nichols (Board Chair), Tu Tong (Treasurer), Nik Katopodis (Secretary), LaReesa Hooper, Katie Miller, Julia O?Brien, Keisha Powell, Ben Rue, Dee Senerata, Angie Tufts",,"QUEERSPACE collective",,"QUEERSPACE collective s mission is to create space for LGBTQ+ youth to feel safe and empowered to be their true selves. Our vision is for all LGBTQ+ youth to have a network of support to help them develop a strong sense of pride in who they are, where they come from, and where they want to go. Through mentorship, training, and advocacy, QUEERSPACE is working to build a constellation of community support where LGBTQ+ youth can thrive. Since 2021, QUEERSPACE has matched over 60 LGBTQ+ youth with LGBTQ+ mentors. The QUEERSPACE Training Institute has provided LGBTQ+ inclusivity and cultural competency training to over 30+ organizations and 2,500 individuals across the U.S. QUEERSPACE is requesting funding to retain a grant writing expert consultant to support grant prospect research to help QUEERSPACE identify potential funders, and training and assisting the Development and Communications Director to review and update QUEERSPACE s current grant materials and language to develop robust and effective grant proposals. As a rapidly growing organization, QUEERSPACE will see approximately a 300% increase in revenue since opening in 2021. While encouraging, the grant program has grown extensively over the course of 2023 and has resulted in QUEERSPACE qualifying to apply for larger and more competitive grants, especially those funded by the government as well as national and international institutions. This has required more expert knowledge in large-scale grant applications and reporting, and a need to refine and adapt current language to highlight QUEERSPACE's capability to execute projects of increasingly larger scope. The support from an expert grant consultant would enhance QUEERSPACE's probability of selection for grants that would dramatically expand our ability to serve LGBTQ+ youth and families across the state of Minnesota and even the greater U.S. QUEERSPACE collective's current Development and Communications Director has no formal grant training and only began their grant experience in 2022. The support of an expert grant writing consultant would be incredibly valuable to train the Development and Communications Director to in best practices of grant prospecting, writing, and reporting. ",,,2024-04-10,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Elizabeth,Olson,,,,,,"(651) 269-8381",elizabeth@queerspacecollective.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/queerspace-collective-grant-program-support,,,,
10013376,"Ragamala Dance Company",2021,25000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","QUANTITATIVE OUTCOMES: Ragamala will produce 8 episodes of the podcast, Subcontinuity: Voices from the South Asian-American Diaspora Ragamala will partner with 8-10 Humanities advisors in the creation of the project Ragamala will foster a new institutional partnership with PRX Subcontinuity will feature at least 16 South Asian-American visionaries representing a broad array of genres and disciplines Subcontinuity will reach a substantial audience in Minnesota and nationally* Ragamala will find new audiences and constituencies for our work Subcontinuity guests will build new constituencies for their work * In developing this proposal, Ragamala reached out to our project partner, Jason Saldanha—Director of Content at PRX—about the possibility of projecting an estimated audience number for Subcontinuity. In his expert view, given that Subcontinuity is a new project, we are too early in the process to quantify accurate audience metrics.   QUALITATIVE OUTCOMES: Diverse Minnesotans will be exposed to individuals, ideas, cultures, histories, and perspectives with which they were previously unfamiliar South Asian-American listeners will feel as though their own stories, perspectives, and experiences are an important part of Minnesota’s—and the U.S.’s—history and culture Multi-hyphenate American youth will be inspired to envision new and often unconventional ways of constructing a South Asian-American identity South Asian-American youth will learn about—and find their own place within—their rich cultural heritage Broad audiences will be exposed to vital role artists and immigrants play in the work of cultural and societal transformation Listeners will feel empowered to think creatively around root causes and solutions to pressing societal issues. Listeners will be inspired to think differently about their neighbors and their communities National/international audiences will perceive Minnesota as a vibrant creative hub that nurtures South Asian-American leaders ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Dr. Krishnan Subrahmanian, Neal Cuthbert, Dheenu Sivalingam, John Riske, Marguerite Ahmann, Nithya Balakrishnan Mathad, Cyrus Hanson, Sumit Kumar, Aparna Ramaswamy",0.9,"Ragamala Dance Company","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ragamala Dance Company will develop a new, limited-series podcast entitled Subcontinuity: Voices from the South Asian-American Diaspora. Curated by Aparna and Ashwini Ramaswamy and developed with Public Radio Exchange (PRX), Subcontinuity will explore the significance of South Asian-Americans within the cultural landscape of Minnesota and the U.S. Subcontinuity will feature cross-disciplinary conversations between visionary South Asian-Americans doing vital work that speaks to the current moment. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tamara,Nadel,"Ragamala Dance Company","711 West Lake Street, Suite 305",Minneapolis,MN,55408,612-964-9213,tamara@ragamaladance.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ragamala-dance-company," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038400,"Reasons for Moving",2024,99086,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of documentary film.",,,21500,Unknown,92150,6936,"Not Available",,"Claudia Nascimento",,"Reasons for Moving is a documentary film about the intercultural experiences of people living in Minnesota. It features footage of live performances at the Southern Theater, followed by talkbacks with cultural leaders and scholars; and the voices of audience and community members, recorded in post-performance conversations and interviews. The principal members of the team-the director and performers-share family histories affected by geopolitical displacement. Performers are Kalala Kiwanuka-Woernle, whose mother fled Uganda on a student visa to the UK; Gretta Marston-Lari, whose grandmother immigrated to the United States to escape Peru's Sendero Luminoso; Mai Moua Thao, born in a refugee camp in Thailand; and Skye Reddy, whose family lost their ancestral homelands in the colonial Partition of South Asia. The four performers bridge cultural traditions and their daily lives in Minnesota today. For one, Mai Moua Thao performs Neej (Life), a short story she wrote about the Hmong ritual of burning joos paper to send off the dead. Her poetic account parallels the thirteen days a spirit takes to leave the body and ascend, and her cultural negotiations as she came of age in St Paul. In it, Thao navigates the clash between her traditional Hmong upbringing and life as a young woman seeking independence. Another example: the points of departure for Skye Reddy's choreography is classical Indian dances Bharatanatyam and Odissi, whose ancestral culture bearers were Devadasis, temple dancers whose way of life was outlawed under colonial rule. Post-colonization, classical Indian dance forms were brought back by upper-caste women who limited the forms to that of sacred art and prevented other caste groups, including people like Reddy's family, from practicing them. For this reason, Reddy questions the conventions of how Bharatanatyam and Odissi are practiced today. Marston-Lari's and Kiwanuka-Woernle's artistic contributions also explore such intergenerational and social negotiations of culture. Reasons for Moving engages the community in conversation about how cultures of origin inform our identities outside of homelands. The Southern Theater is located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, the most diverse zip code between Chicago and the West Coast. The collaborators in Reasons for Moving have a history of engagement with local organizations and their leaders with whom they will collaborate to reach their specific identity-based audiences. Examples are, AAOP: Asian American Organizing Project/Jacqueline Zhang; ALMAThe Alliance of Latinx Minnesota Artists/Nora Montanez; Penumbra Theatre/Sarah Bellamy; and SEWA-AIFW: Asian Indian Family Wellness/Anjuli Mishra Cameron. We can only finalize their involvement once we have the funds to complete the project. Additional contacts are listed under Community Involvement. As a scholar of intercultural performance, I will organize panels and talkbacks with the aforementioned cultural leaders and researchers such as Hui Wilcox (Dean, Koffi Anan Institute for Global Citizenship at Macalester College). What is unique about Reasons for Moving is that it does not present a single culture of origin, but intercultural exchanges for mutual understanding. It will impact Minnesotan audiences as examples of how younger generations may connect traditional cultures and their experiences outside of their families' homelands. ",,,2024-05-17,2025-10-31,,"In Progress",,,Claudia," Nascimento",,,,,," (203) 589-9725",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reasons-moving-1,,,,
10034106,"Reasons for Moving",2024,99086,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of documentary film.",,,21500,"Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Southern Theater",,,"Not Available",,"Claudia Nascimento",,"This project is a documentary film about the intercultural experiences of immigrants living in Minnesota. It features footage of live performances at the Southern Theater, followed by talkbacks with cultural leaders and scholars; and the voices of audience and community members, recorded in post-performance conversations and interviews.",,,2024-05-17,2025-04-17,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Claudia,Nascimento,,,,,,,"tatinge@macalester.edu ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reasons-moving,,,,
10031089,"Rebranding Cultural Artwork Commission/Stipend Grant",2022,70000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The Rebranding Cultural Artwork Commission/Stipend Grant will result in: - Creation of visual artwork to be displayed in the United Family Medicine Clinic - Completion of a community youth art event in collaboration with youth-serving organizations, including Saint Paul Schools, community centers, or youth program(s) with competition winners from the following age groups: Pre-K to 2nd grade, 3rd grade to 5th grade, 6th grade to 8th grade, 9th grade to 12 grade - Hosting of an art unveiling event for the clinic","We have received great input from our community because of this project's progression. Since March 2023, we have contracted two local artists to work on the mural and additional projects the children's nook and donor/history wall. We met with the artists Marina Castillo and Kao Lee Thao on a weekly basis in the month of April to work through the concepting phases and expectations of each project. Marina and Kao Lee have presented us with the final mural concept which is on track for final approval. Marina started and completed the interactive children's nook on the first floor which has received great feedback from staff and patients. Kao Lee is working on presenting a final concept for our donor history wall, once presented we can approve, and they will get started. The Student Artist Competition was a success. We partnered with Open World Learning from Saint Paul Public Schools. Nine students submitted artwork to be judged by our Board of Directors and staff judging was thorough and extensive, but three winners were chosen. Winners and participants along with their families and art teacher attended the celebration where we recognized the students for their impressive work, acknowledged the art teacher for their collaboration and awarded the winners. We have retained the student artwork and plan to display and highlight the project and support from the Minnesota Humanities Center once final construction projects within the clinic have been completed. ; As a recipient of the MN Humanities Grant, we set our expectations high and made sure to achieve our goals. Our first goal was to partner with Saint Paul Public Schools to host a student artist competition. The plan was to have multiple schools participate in the competition but after some brainstorming, we changed our plan to focus on schools close to the clinic. We reached out to two schools to participate but only one responded. Coordinating with leadership at Saint Paul Public Schools and staff from Open World Learning was key to the competition's success. Another change that happened since the interim report was the timeline of completing the donor and history wall. Due to weather conditions and facilities schedules, we had to push back the original timeline of December 31, 2023. While we did not have an unveiling event like we planned due to unexpected staff turnover, we were able to direct those funds to the completion of the history wall and artist stipends. The artists were able to finish all projects by the new deadline of January 31, 2024.",,,,70000,,"Jin Lee Palen, Chair Zach Ryan, Treasurer Karen Gries, Director David Baker, Director Rachel Dayton, Chair of Compliance and Quality Committee Stephen Gumnit, Director William Schultz, Director Heather James, Chair of Advancement and Communications Committee Maria MacWilliams, Director; * Karen A. Gries * Zach Ryan * David Baker * Stephen Gumnit * Daymond Dean * Maria E. A. MacWilliams * Anthony Cognetta * Christian Parker",,"United Family Practice Health Center dba United Family Medicine",,"United Family Medicine, a Federally Qualified Health Center, respectfully requests $74,500 to support stipends and commission fees to hire local community artists to create culturally-relevant artwork for our diverse clinic population. Funding through the MHC will invigorate and empower the UFM community in building identity and culture through the patient experience, which includes African, Black/African-American, Latinx, immigrant populations, indigenous, and other communities of color.",,,2022-04-18,2022-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Janeen,Dednam-Wright,,,,,," 651-758-9467"," jwright@unitedfamilymedicine.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rebranding-cultural-artwork-commissionstipend-grant,,,,
10031092,"Reconsidering Minnesota History through Dakota Narratives",2022,150000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Goal 1 Outcomes * By the end of the interview process, Dakota elders will report that interviews completed by SOC and contracted artists centered their voices. * SOC staff and contract artists will complete an interview and documentation process that documents stories reflecting accurate Dakota history and contemporary culture that Dakota elders measure as valuable/important. Goal 2 Outcomes * SOC will create at least 10 core stories and lesson plans (40-60 minutes each) to be adapted for various age levels PreK-6th grade as developmentally appropriate both in length and lesson content. * SOC will publish stories and curriculum on a website that will be available to all 553 districts in the state of MN Goal 3 Outcomes * After engaging with the new curriculum, at least 80% of Native American students interviewed/surveyed will report that they see themselves reflected in the curriculum in student surveys/interviews conducted by SOC staff. * After engaging with the new curriculum, at least 80% of Non-Native students interviewed/surveyed will demonstrate better understanding of MN History from Dakota Perspectives by identifying new knowledge Goal 4 Outcomes * At least 50 classroom teachers (approximately 10% of all teachers reached by PD opportunities) will identify and describe specific gains in their understanding of MN History through Dakota Perspectives during interviews with evaluators or online surveys after sharing the curriculum with their classrooms. * After engaging with the new curriculum with their students, at least 80% of classroom teachers interviewed or surveyed will report an increase in their comfort level of teaching complex topics surrounding the history of Minnesota.","Fifty+ interviews have been conducted to date. We changed the name to conversations'' to align with and showcase respect for the Dakota people we work with and their culture. These conversations have resulted in documentation of thirty-nine Dakota stories of which nearly half will be fully developed. They encompass a wide range of historical topics from important people and traditions, to foods and events such as the Treaty of 1805, Bde Psin, Fry Bread & Amaranth, and Fort Snelling and Coldwater Spring, just to name a few. In most instances, adjoining Google slides (many with videos) will be completed for use in the classroom. Our Native Vision Board of eight continues to monitor, contribute and advise the project. The Teacher Cohort has nine members and is actively working on classroom and professional development materials. The feedback and guidance received from our Native community, partner organizations, educators and teacher cohort have been invaluable and we anticipate partnering with them indefinitely. Covid isolation and distance learning had a tremendous impact on students' social and emotional skills. Most elementary students are one to two years behind in their education fundamentals. For example, we have third to fifth graders who do not recognize all the letters in the alphabet. Combating these pandemic-induced deficits with the universal comprehension naturally infused in storytelling is allowing us to begin to move the needle in the right direction. When children began to express their stories in writing, pictures often moved into letter recognition and eventually words. We have found that we can use the overarching message in a story and apply it to how we want to work together in the classroom. How do we want to be in a community with each other? How can we observe the emotional cues from others? How can we create a community where everyone feels supported? How do we listen to things that might make us feel uncomfortable and breathe through the tension? How do we challenge things that we might have learned were true, but were hurtful to other communities; learning they weren't true at all? In one of our stories about the Walleye Wars'', this is directly addressed in the story itself. As the friends in the stories move through biases that were handed down from their families, they open their thinking and attitudes change. Posing such questions and providing positive, nonjudgmental space for student interactions with each other and group learning has begun to lessen some of the wide gaps we first encountered. Many of our teachers are learning along with us and the students. They help us see what knowledge students are lacking, and what we need to clearly define before finalizing stories and lesson plans. We are working with twelve schools in multiple classrooms (PreK-5) and almost all of the students hadn't heard of a treaty, let alone knew what a sovereign nation was. This was the case even at our native school. Despite the fact that the 11 Tribal Nation Flags hang in the hallways of our schools, students don't have any understanding of what they are or represent. Where we tested this work, we first developed the foundational knowledge of a treaty. Before students could understand what it meant to break a treaty, they first needed to understand what it was. How were treaties negotiated? What were different kinds of treaties? Why does an oral agreement hold less impact than a written agreement for settlers? To date, 99% now know what a treaty is and have used the concept on the playground, in the classroom and/or at home. Nearly every teacher has expressed their desire to teach Indigenous culture and histories in their classroom, yet cannot find any resources to assist them (despite the strong possibility of a statewide mandate to do so). This effort is timely and will fill a massive void. When teachers aren't confident about the curriculum that they have to find on their own, they unfortunately revert to doing nothing at all. We've learned that you always move at the speed of trust and follow the lead of your community partners. This lesson is deep in our bones. Everyone has stories. Everyone has the intellectual capacity to learn and sustain complex ideas. Everyone can successfully build relationships and trust. We have all been harmed by ideas of individualism and must work to change that. We as a community must invest in all backgrounds and take greater care to make sure we don't replicate harmful systems and patterns. We are committed to continuing to document not only Dakota stories, but all BIPOC stories missing from our collective knowledge base. We hope to have the U.S. history that's reflected in our textbooks, education system and memory be an inclusive representation of the diversity that is our nation. We know that we are on a living journey and relationships, exploration and documentation will continue to expand in what we now lovingly call our Truth Telling Series. ; We were thrilled to far exceed our goals. We developed a comprehensive curriculum for grades PreK-6 with 35 new stories at its core. These handcrafted stories told and written by local Indigenous people, often for the first time in English, weave a beautiful cultural and historical tapestry from the 1800's to present day. Stories in conjunction with lesson plans and accompanying classroom slides offer a wide variety of Minnesota history missing from our textbooks, classrooms and collective knowledge. Ten Dakota cultural animal and trickster talesDance in a Buffalo Skull Unktomi wants to be part of the mouse dance party inside a skull, but gets himself into trouble when his head gets stuck inside.How Turtle Flew South for the Winter Turtle doesn't want to miss out on all the great things in the South, and asks the birds for help to fly. The Toad Boy A human baby is stolen by a toad and raised by her. The family searches for the child and is brought together again after many years. Unktomi and the Coyote Unktomi is surprised when his dinner isn't fully dead when he starts to cook. Unktomi and the Ducks Unktomi tricks the ducks so he can have a feast, but loses it all to some wolves.Unktomi and the Fawn Unktomi wants to be anyone but himself, no matter the cost. Unktomi and the Muskra: Unktomi doesn't want to share his food and challenges the Muskrat to a race. Unktomi and the Turtle Whoever can jump over the deer gets the food. Unktomi and the Buffalo the Eye-Juggler Unktomi wants to play the same game as the mice and with his efforts to excel at the game, he loses both his eyes. Unktomi's Blanket Unktomi gives a gift, but takes it back when he gets cold and suffers the consequences.One Anishinaabe cultural tale Maple Sugar. Wenaboozhoo reminds the humans that they need to work hard and can't live on sugar alone.Twenty-two Dakota historical fiction tales These stories are based on real things that occurred in history, but are set in contemporary times to improve point of reference and understanding.Uncle Earl and Joey go on weekend adventures in nature. Cottonwood Trees On this trip, Joey learns all about the Cottonwood trees. Pulled Over On this adventure, Uncle Earl and Joey experience racial profiling by the police. Mak' Pah' - Mounds Park Eastside resident Crystal Norcross tells her story about being drawn to the mounds, which sparks her activism with the City of Saint Paul to protect and restore the name of sacred burial grounds. Fort Snelling is told over three connected stories. Rachel's fourth grade class is going to take a field trip to Fort Snelling, but something doesn't feel right to her. She is Dakota and has heard how this sacred sight became a place of death and tragedy for her ancestors. Her teacher was unaware of this horrific history of land theft, forced march, and genocide. Coldwater Spring: Rachel's grandmother joins her class for a field trip to Coldwater Spring to give the class a Dakota perspective of the history of that site. Doctrine of Discovery Rachel brings in a photo of Pope Nicholas V for show and tell, and an exploration of the Doctrine of Discovery follows.AIM (American Indian Magnet) Rachel's homework is to interview a family member about activism, which she does with her Kunsi (grandmother). Water Protectors Rachel's mom visits her fourth grade class to tell the students about being a water protector.Pipestone History shares the history of the ceremonial pipe and the quarry.The Flicker and the Pipe is broken into five stories. A little bird learns about pipelines from trees, plants and other animals. Zitkala Sa shares details about the life of this Dakota teacher, writer, musician & composer.Anishinaabe TalesWalleye Wars is told in two stories about a young woman named Makwa who is Anishinaabe. It looks at the misinformation and tension between white settlers and Indigenous peoples.Tales that are shared experiences of many Native NationsBoarding Schools is told in two stories about a young girl's experience at a boarding school. Memories surface when a new batch of children come, including her younger sister. Fry Bread and Amaranth is told in two stories and explores the history of fry bread and the ways that our diet and food have changed over time. Videos were filmed, created and edited by one Dakota and one Cherokee filmmaker. They feature the acclaimed Dakota Scholars Chris Mato Nunpa, Ph.D. and Crystal Norcross, with new Dakota words including spelling, meaning and pronunciation, detailed historical context and much more. Through the stories, curriculum testing and residencies, we were in 14 schools and one domestic violence shelter, and reached 1,570 children and 127 classroom teachers. Furthermore, professional development sessions were offered in Minneapolis, Bloomington, and Rochester school districts and we presented at several conferences including MIEA, University of Minnesota, Minnesota Council of Teachers Duluth, Minnesota Writing Project and Minnesota Indian Education Association. The latter, as an example, heralded the curriculum as a long overdue triumph. In total we reached approximately 350 more educators. Just this year, the state released the requirement that Indigenous culture and history must be taught in classrooms with little resources to pull from. It is with great pride and honor that our Truth Tellers Dakota curriculum is being released to help fill that void. After engaging with the new materials, 90% of participating classroom teachers described significant gains in their comfort level and understanding of Indigenous history to teach in their classrooms. Students have been so engrossed that stories that were planned for multiple days are requested to finish in one sitting. Please, no! You can't stop there. We need to hear more!!! The reaction by all that had the opportunity to interact with this curriculum was overwhelmingly positive and students' interest in class was like never before.",,,"An additional $69,000 from East Side Freedom Library and the National Writing Project was used for this project. These funds paid for a wide variety of expenses such as interviews/ conversations, scholars, community collaborations, ESFL staff and operating costs, graphic design and illustrations, meals and hospitality, printing and numerous stipends (i.e., Vision Committee, Teacher Cohort, partner organizations, etc.). SOC has provided in-kind support throughout the project. We could have easily had two-three FTE positions on this project versus none. The massive scope and resources required have confirmed that we will need additional staff and funding resources as we grow our BIPOC Truth Telling program.. Our partner East Side Freedom Library (via the National Writing Project and NEH) received an additional amount of $69,000 to pay for Indigenous conversations, scholar and elder payments in addition to contracted services, library staff and operations, food and printing. Without their support we could not have made this project possible. . Our partners, National and Minnesota Writing Project and East Side Freedom Library received additional funds for this project in the amount of $69,000. We also receive continuing in-kind support from our management consulting firm as well as employee hours not currently paid. The total amount is estimated to be apx. $50,000. We are actively engaged in seeking funds to continue this work into the next several schools years.",150200,,"Sonja Kuftinec (President) University of Minnesota, Professor John Sessler (Treasurer) Education Consultant Sandra Agustin (Secretary), Director of Creative Engagement, Inspire to Change Emily Asp, Attorney, Stinson LLP Sonja Baute, SOC, Interim Executive Director Emily Zimmer, Speech Language Therapist, MPS, SOC Founding Member Jack Zipes, Author, Critical Literacy Expert; Sonja Kuftinec (President) John Sessler (Treasurer) Sandra Agustin (Secretary) Emily Asp Rachel Austin Bernstein Sonja Baute Farhiya Del Raegan Henderson Laura Mann Hill Patricia Lacy Jack Zipes ",,"Speaking Out",,"Given access to resources & training, educators are in powerful positions to share stories of the people living on the land we call Minnesota. Through the work of Dr. Mato Nunpa, a team of Indigenous scholars & community interviews, Speaking Out Collective will examine how mass murder, wholesale land theft, enslavement and extermination were justified and taught in schools. By centering silenced Indigenous narratives, this project invites students, educators & districts to reconsider MN history.",,,2022-03-21,2023-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Maria,Asp,,,,,," 612-499-1478"," maria@speakingoutcollective.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reconsidering-minnesota-history-through-dakota-narratives,,,,
10038424,"Redefining Indigenous Leadership Through Community Cross-Pollination",2024,111023,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our goals for this project are to: Expand knowledge of and creative engagement with Minnesota artists of African, Indigenous, Latinx, and/or Asian heritage for people who share those cultural heritages and who have limited access to the arts; Use the arts to increase people's connection to and understanding of their identity and culture; Increase arts workshop participants creative skills in the art form their community decided to learn; Raise participants awareness of other cultures through in-person or online exchanges with participants from other organizations participating in this project; Create opportunities for participants to share their artwork, experience, and/or learnings with other members of their community.",,,101600,"Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, UCare Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation",111023,,"Elizabeth (Liz) Sheets (President), Mimi Stake (Vice President), Jeff Goldenberg (Treasurer), Amy Lucas (Secretary), Tracy Robertson, Yvette Trotman, Virajita Singh, Andrew Leizens, Dr. Louis Porter II, Ph. D, Iren Bishop, Ann Dayton, Ryan Kopperud, Greta (Margaret) Rudolph, Melissa Drwall-Hrad, Jessica Gessner, Dameun Strange, Sonya Sustacek, Heidi Fehlhaber, Brittany Keefe, Steve Hawley Ph.D.",,"Tiwahe Foundation",,"This project develops and implements an interactive facilitated curriculum for Indigenous leadership-in-action designed to empower Native peoples in Minnesota with traditional knowledge and concepts of leadership that were disrupted by the boarding school era and many other systemic efforts of cultural erasure. This project builds on Tiwahe's existing Oyate Leadership Network (OLN or Oyate, meaning the people in Dakota), a culturally grounded leadership development and network weaving program designed to infuse diverse personal, professional, and cultural networks with the strength and wisdom of American Indians living in Minnesota. OLN is being revitalized to respond to many community requests for Tiwahe to build avenues to reconnect or deepen relationships with cultural practices and traditional teachings, and to define what Indigenous leadership means within our communities. OLN currently engages small cohorts of Native leaders where knowledge is transmitted through relational pathways limited by the number of participants and the time-bound nature of in-person gatherings. Through this project we expand the reach and impact of this program by developing educational resources including e-learning video modules of community leaders sharing teachings on Indigenous leadership, five comprehensive print and electronic guidebooks on Indigenous leadership, and an online Learning Management System that integrates these resources into an Indigenous leadership curriculum designed to produce intentional learning outcomes defined and desired by Native community members. Integrating e-learning into this program increases access to cultural knowledge by allowing Native leaders across the state to access culturally grounded leadership development content anytime, anywhere. Interactive online discussions and resources will facilitate ongoing learning, enriching our in-person gatherings and promoting sustained leadership growth. Curriculum design is informed by a partnership with Marnita's Table and incorporates principles of Intentional Social Interaction to build shared experience and relationships with diverse Native community participants. Initial learning modules include facilitation strategies and models for reciprocal and culturally centered relationship management with people at different places in their healing, growth, and development journeys, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, and more. Expanding the reach of this program through e-learning modules creates vital social infrastructure for Native peoples to reconnect with the ancestral knowledge that was stolen from us in the boarding school era, healing community trauma and addressing the root causes of the wellbeing disparities Native peoples experience in Minnesota. Through interaction with the course material and facilitated dialogue in online and in-person convenings, participants build culturally centered belonging and relatedness, develop skills for adaptation to change and personal growth, become active participants in independent and reciprocal relationships, and learn skills for identifying and sustaining opportunities for healing in themselves and others. By achieving these key results, Tiwahe Foundation aims to significantly enhance not just awareness of Indigenous cultural practices, but the actual practice and daily use of Indigenous ways of being as critical tools for navigating personal, professional, and community challenges on the path to mino-bimaadiziwin (the good life). Indigenous Leadership skills can be learned at any point in life and they are vital to community self-determination and healing. ",,,2024-05-23,2026-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Nikki," Pieratos",,,,,," (612) 722-0999",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redefining-indigenous-leadership-through-community-cross-pollination-1,,,,
10034073,"Redefining Indigenous Leadership Through Community Cross-Pollination",2024,105023,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Short-term indicators of success include: The number of participants engaged; Increasing the number of participants who report being engaged in cultural programming outside of OLN; Mid-term indicators include: Participants show diversity in age, geography, lived experiences (education levels, income, profession, language acquisition, cultural affinity); Increased feelings of satisfaction / belonging (i.e. network connections, to Oyate leaders, to Tiwahe, to community, etc.); Increased feelings of being culturally connected; Examples of Oyate leaders sharing and passing on cultural knowledge to teach others (includes external influences); Long-term indicators include: type of changes in leadership behaviors, self-efficacy / confidence, and activities in community or work contexts; Use of Indigenous behaviors and leadership models have increased and/or is more balanced with western models/leadership behaviors; Application of and measurable increases of capacities through behavioral and program changes.",,,101600,"Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation, UCare Foundation, Henry Luce Foundation",,,"Wakinyan LaPointe (Chair), Reid Raymond (Vice Chair), Amber Annis, Kim Galvan, Mary Kunesh, Maggie Lorenz, Kelly Miller, Nigel R Perrote, Alyssa Terleski",,"Tiwahe Foundation",,"This project develops and implements an interactive facilitated curriculum for Indigenous leadership-in-action designed to empower Native peoples in Minnesota with traditional knowledge and concepts of leadership that were disrupted by the boarding school era and many other systemic efforts of cultural erasure. Through interaction with the course material and facilitated dialogue in online and in-person convenings, participants build culturally centered belonging and relatedness, develop skills for adaptation to change and personal growth, become active participants in independent and reciprocal relationships, and learn skills for identifying and sustaining opportunities for healing in themselves and others.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Baswewe Gayle",Oyate,,,,,,"(612) 722-0999",oyate@tiwahefoundation.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redefining-indigenous-leadership-through-community-cross-pollination,,,,
10038412,"Redressing Native American Boarding School Injustices Through Tribal-University Partnerships, Research and Teaching",2024,157514,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of our project will be defined, measured, and evaluated according to standards set by WENTHPO. This will include both quantitative and qualitative standards. Quantitatively, WENTHPO will evaluate our project based on the number of archival materials collected and analyzed, the number of oral testimonies recorded, the number of curricular materials produced, and the number of attendees at our three community meetings. However, these quantitative measures will not capture the true impact of our work. Success will also be evaluated by the knowledge WEN gains from the archival and oral testimony research. It will also be evaluated based whether this project, and the partnerships and community activities it entails, grows trust between WEN, CSB+SJU, and UMM.",,,,Unknown,157514,,"Gretchen Agee, Corie Barry, Dennis Beach, Order of St. Benedict (OSB), Scott Becker, Ed Bonach, Barbara Brandes, Mary Dombovy, Sandy Pfefferle Forster, Philip Galanis, Michaela Hedican, OSB, Mary Kramer, Nina Lasceski, OSB, Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Benedict Leuthner, OSB, Rev. William Lies, CSC, Michele L. Martin, Brian McGrane, Greg Melsen, Bennett Morgan, Lynn Myhran, Tom Nicol, Marilyn J. Porter, Edgar C. Ray, Mary Reuter, OSB, David H. Roberts, Carol Morrow Schleif, Daniel L. Scott, Aelred Senna, OSB, Kelly Skalicky, Gregory J. Soukup, LeAnne Matthews Stewart, Mary Thompson, Edwin Torres, Jona Van Deun, Dan Whalen, Karen Rose, OSB, Michaela Hedican, OSB, Ann Marie Biermaier, OSB, Colleen Quinlivan, OSB, Lisa Rose, OSB, Abbot John Klassen, OSB, Richard Crawford, OSB, Nickolas Kleepsie, OSB, Benedict Leuthner, OSB, Douglas Mullin, OSB",,"College of Saint Benedict",,"At the request of the Tribal Historic Preservation Office of the White Earth Nation (WENTHPO), The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (CSB+SJU), in partnership with the University of Minnesota Morris (UMM), are applying for a cultural heritage grant to collect and analyze archival records and oral testimonies on Native American boarding schools in order to develop educational materials that promote truth and healing. We will focus on the histories of boarding schools that impacted the White Earth Nation (WEN). We will apply these records and testimonies to create curricular materials that will help both WEN and K-12 schools teach the legacies of Native American boarding schools. This proposal expands on work that has received funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities, The Mellon Foundation, and the McKnight Foundation. The proposed project is divided into three areas of focus: 1) archival research, 2) oral testimonies, and 3) developing curricular materials from these archival and oral records. UMM has already identified and collected archival records held by the National Archives and Records Administration and church-affiliated archives focusing on Native American boarding schools in Minnesota. The materials UMM has collected are a fraction of the total existing records, and most of these records focus on the federal school at Morris. UMM seeks to analyze recently found records related to Catholic schools at Clontarf and Graceville, develop the metadata and cataloguing systems necessary to ensure that WEN has meaningful access to them, and ensure that there are culturally appropriate protocols for these archival records to be used for public education. This proposal seeks funding for UMM to conduct archival research across Minnesota, request archives located outside of Minnesota to ship relevant records to UMM, and to process these records to that WEN, researchers, and educators can properly use them. Oral testimony research will be led by CSB+SJU and guided by WENTHPO. Three interviewers, hired at the recommendation of WETHPO, will conduct 30 oral testimony interviews with White Earth community members across Minnesota. This proposal includes two CSB+SJU undergraduate student researchers who will conduct oral testimony from CSB+SJU and UMM, collecting 10 interviews from each institution, focusing on Indigenous campus community members as well as those non-Indigenous community members engaged in the work of boarding school truth and healing. Oral testimonies will focus on: 1) oral histories from those with direct experience or family stories about boarding schools, 2) lasting impacts of boarding schools, and 3) aspirations for what boarding school truth and healing can accomplish. The final focus of the proposed project is to develop curricular materials. CSB+SJU Education Department faculty and students will work at the direction of a WEN-based curricular advisory committee to develop educational materials. At the end of the grant period, curricular materials will be shared with K-12 educators at WEN and across the state, through several outlets, including on CSB+SJU website and Education Department's curriculum, and through educational professional associations including Education Minnesota and Minnesota Indian Education Association. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Briana," Wentland",,,,,," (320) 363-5944",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Carver, Clearwater, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Ramsey, Stearns, Stevens",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redressing-native-american-boarding-school-injustices-through-tribal-university-1,,,,
10034080,"Redressing Native American Boarding School Injustices Through Tribal-University Partnerships, Research and Teaching",2024,157514,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of our project will be defined, measured, and evaluated according to standards set by WENTHPO. This will include both quantitative and qualitative standards. Quantitatively, WENTHPO will evaluate our project based on the number of archival materials collected and analyzed, the number of oral testimonies recorded, the number of curricular materials produced, and the number of attendees at our three community meetings. However, these quantitative measures will not capture the true impact of our work. Success will also be evaluated by the knowledge WEN gains from the archival and oral testimony research. It will also be evaluated based whether this project, and the partnerships and community activities it entails, grows trust between WEN, CSB+SJU, and UMM.",,,,,,,"Gretchen Agee, Corie Barry, Dennis Beach, Order of St. Benedict (OSB), Scott Becker, Ed Bonach, Barbara Brandes, Mary Dombovy, Sandy Pfefferle Forster, Philip Galanis, Michaela Hedican, OSB, Mary Kramer, Nina Lasceski, OSB, Joan Lescinski, CSJ, Benedict Leuthner, OSB, Rev. William Lies, CSC, Michele L. Martin, Brian McGrane, Greg Melsen, Bennett Morgan, Lynn Myhran, Tom Nicol, Marilyn J. Porter, Edgar C. Ray, Mary Reuter, OSB, David H. Roberts, Carol Morrow Schleif, Daniel L. Scott, Aelred Senna, OSB, Kelly Skalicky, Gregory J. Soukup, LeAnne Matthews Stewart, Mary Thompson, Edwin Torres, Jona Van Deun, Dan Whalen, Karen Rose, OSB, Michaela Hedican, OSB, Ann Marie Biermaier, OSB, Colleen Quinlivan, OSB, Lisa Rose, OSB, Abbot John Klassen, OSB, Richard Crawford, OSB, Nickolas Kleepsie, OSB, Benedict Leuthner, OSB, Douglas Mullin, OSB",,"College of Saint Benedict",,"The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University (CSB+SJU), in partnership with the University of Minnesota Morris (UMM), will collect and analyze archival records and oral testimonies on Native American boarding schools in order to develop educational materials that promote truth and healing. The project includes: 1) archival research; 2) oral testimonies; 3) developing curricular materials from these archival and oral records.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ted,Gordon,,,,,,"(320) 363-5715",tgordon@csbsju.edu,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Carver, Clearwater, Hennepin, Mahnomen, Ramsey, Stearns, Stevens",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/redressing-native-american-boarding-school-injustices-through-tribal-university,,,,
10013353,"Region 5 Children’s Museum",2020,188455,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","To measure the effectiveness of accomplishing the stated goals, the children’s museum projects the following outcomes: The children’s museum will facilitate 60 hands-on arts, culture, and heritage-related programming events in three phases over the 18 months of the grant cycle. Families in at least 20 communities within Region 5 will benefit from being host sites of arts, culture, and heritage-related programming events. We conservatively estimate that at least 2,400 individuals will participant in the arts, culture, and heritage-related programming events, an average of at least 40 participants at each of the 60 programming events. At least 300 examples of input will be collected to inform the design and development of exhibits, environments, and programs. The examples of input collected may be in the form of art, recorded stories and conversations, quotes, surveys, or other input-engaging forms, to be determined by the design and development team at the outset of the project. Since the program events will be free to the public, the children’s museum expects high numbers of participants who otherwise experience participation barriers taking part in these programming events. In addition, the children’s museum will seek out, engage, and collect input from at least 100 families expressly experiencing participation barriers. These families may be experiencing financial hardship, isolation, cultural barriers, proficiency or special need issues, or other participation barriers. Exhibit and environment schematic designs for the new children’s museum will reflect the input collected from diverse participants throughout the region. ","This has been a very exciting grant period for us. In April, we were able to distribute over 400 Play Packets (as described in our last report). However, we weren't done there. Beginning in May of 2021, we were able to start doing in-person programming both at our studio in the Franklin Arts Center and throughout the region. Between the beginning of May, 2021, and the end of October, WonderTrek Children's Museum was able to facilitate 184 different play experiences for children throughout the region. These included: over 25 separate festivals in 15 towns in Region 5 approximately 50 events at libraries in 5 different communities programs at 20 different elementary schools throughout the region a coordinated effort with therapists at Greater Minnesota Family Services to provide approximately 40 play therapy experiences for young children who have experienced trauma.   In addition to programming, we have been able to continue to further develop our infrastructure and have hired on two additional staff. These two Program Coordinators have aided in program development, facilitation, and marketing. ",,,,188455,,"Chuck Albrecht, Paul Drange, Ellen Haglin, Dianne Heldman, Cheryal Hills, Matt Kilian, Melissa McKay, Steve Northway, Quinn Swanson, Shannon Wheeler",2,"Region 5 Children’s Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","With a population of 162,000 that expands by approximately 300,000 annually through tourism, the Brainerd Lakes area is truly a beloved “up north” destination in Minnesota. Brainerd’s emerging Region 5 Children’s Museum (working title) envisions a more connected Minnesota and will actively bring together people from diverse backgrounds in shared experiences through the exploration of northern Minnesota’s rich art, culture, and heritage. After an initial five years of dedicated planning and development, the children’s museum is ready to begin providing educational, hands-on programming that engages children, families, educators, and the community. Playful Explorations: Creating Connections through Art, Culture, and Heritage, the children’s museum Legacy Grant project, will provide residents and visitors with opportunities to enjoy and benefit from 60 programming events in at least 20 communities over the 18-month grant cycle. In addition, local engagement specialists will bring programming directly to at least 100 participants experiencing significant participation barriers. Playful Explorations programming events will be delivered by local professional and emerging artists, along with children’s museum professionals. Artwork, stories, and other participant-generated content will be collected and recorded to inform and to be integrated into the design and development of future children’s museum’s exhibits, environments, and programs. The children museum will engage communities of all ethnicities, abilities, and incomes and will pay special attention to reaching community members experiencing participation barriers. ",,,2020-02-03,2021-09-07,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Peter,Olson,"Region 5 Children's Museum","1001 Kingwood Street, Studio 200",Brainerd,MN,56401,507-995-2242,Polsonregion5cm@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/region-5-childrens-museum,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038440,"Reimagining Tomorrow: An Anthology of Youth Stories, Identity, and Power",2024,25590,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project's success is defined by the creation of an anthology that uplifts the voices and experiences of youth, alumni, families, and community storytellers, while simultaneously creating a resource and tool for districts and the community to engage in meaningful conversations and learn about their students. Goals of this project focus on the creation of an anthology of youth stories, with embedded learning opportunities for our youth, and education on cultural diversity for district partners and community members.",,,,Unknown,24139,1450,"Stephani Atkins (Board Chair), Kim Gualtieri (Treasurer), Dan Ajak, Cornelius Rish, LaTwanna Williams",,StoryArk,,"StoryArk seeks funding for our Youth Executive Board (YEB) to create an anthology of youth stories and experiences that describe their identities, stories, and experiences. This anthology will include a variety of interdisciplinary art such as personal essays, poems, visual art, etc, and be a reflective and engaging multimedia project that highlights, preserves, and celebrates the cultural heritage and identities of YEB members, and empowers communities to build and preserve their identities. This anthology will include stories from program alumni, family members, and individuals involved in schools. Youth will be able to share about their own identities and culture while receiving professional development opportunities from community storytellers and editors to increase their skills and knowledge in storytelling. Youth Executive Board is a youth-initiated and youth-led multi-district after-school program for High School students, with a diversity of thought, religion, race, language, and ethnicity across participants. YEB informs, engages, and empowers youth to reflect and understand their experiences, learn about the world, and ways to advocate and create change in our communities, using the power of storytelling to collaboratively reimagine and implement change. This anthology would capture the stories of our YEB members, alumni, family members, and community storytellers who highlight the cultural diversity across our YEB members and be used as a resource for districts and communities to better understand youth. This project would add a new layer/focus to our weekly YEB meetings, with the anthology being a new project for YEB members. A portion of each week's YEB meetings will be dedicated to working on this project. The Facilitation Team (FT) (a group of high school youth who plan, implement, and facilitate our weekly sessions) would take lead on this project starting June 2024 by identifying and confirming community storytellers and an editor, identifying dates for them to come into our meetings to work alongside youth and reach out to alumni and families to get involved. Our weekly meetings begin in the fall, our meetings will focus on youth unpacking and reflecting on their identities, cultures, and experiences. They will then identify stories and experiences they want to uplift in this anthology and bring in community storytellers to support the storytelling process, drafting their stories with guidance and mentorship from community storytellers. In winter 2025 the editing and publishing process begins, where a professional editor will work with our youth, alumni, families, and community storytellers to edit their stories to prepare for publishing. In spring 2025 youth will revise their stories, with FT having final revisions and preparing for publication. In May of 2025 both the digital and print anthologies will be published, with an intimate release event at the beginning of May for students, families, friends, district leaders, teachers, and community members would come together to uplift and amplify the stories told in the anthology, and collaboratively determine next steps to continue to keep these stories alive and preserved. ",,,2024-06-19,2025-06-14,,"In Progress",,,Meghan," Bridges",,,,,," (612) 900-6312",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reimagining-tomorrow-anthology-youth-stories-identity-and-power-1,,,,
10034065,"Reimagining Tomorrow: An Anthology of Youth Stories, Identity, and Power",2024,25590,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project's success is defined by the creation of an anthology that uplifts the voices and experiences of youth, alumni, families, and community storytellers, while simultaneously creating a resource and tool for districts and the community to engage in meaningful conversations and learn about their students. Goals of this project focus on the creation of an anthology of youth stories, with embedded learning opportunities for our youth, and education on cultural diversity for district partners and community members.",,,,,,,"Stephani Atkins (Board Chair), Kim Gualtieri (Treasurer), Dan Ajak, Cornelius Rish, LaTwanna Williams",,StoryArk,,"This project will fund a Youth Executive Board (YEB) to create an anthology of youth stories and experiences that describe their identities, stories, and experiences. This anthology will include a variety of interdisciplinary art such as personal essays, poems, visual art, etc., and be a reflective and engaging multimedia project that highlights, preserves, and celebrates the cultural heritage and identities of YEB members and empowers communities to build and preserve their identities. This anthology will include stories from program alumni, family members, and individuals involved in schools. Youth will be able to share their own identities and culture while receiving professional development opportunities from community storytellers and editors to increase their skills and knowledge in storytelling.",,,2024-06-19,2025-05-14,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Meghan,Bridges,,,,,,"(763) 200-7360","mbridges@storyark.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/reimagining-tomorrow-anthology-youth-stories-identity-and-power,,,,
10038454,"Resist & Reclaim",2024,129182,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project will be evaluated based on the experiences of the artists, the change(s) in ideologies, the lenses through the quarterly meetings and survey responses, and the relationship building. The collectively curated process will uplift an iterative design approach, leaving much of the physical space design until after the artists have finished their denim jackets. The community engagement pieces in the space also show signs of how information is being processed and explored throughout the attendee's experience. We will intentionally create areas of the exhibition for community input that survey the past, present, and future of the exhibition's theme through something like a graffiti wall qualitatively assessing experiences. The Goldstein Museum of Design will also track the number of visitors to the opening and exhibition overall. When the marketing begins for the opening, we will ask professors to register their classes as a means to keep track of how the works were integrated into pedagogical approaches and curriculum.",,,,Unknown,122298,6884,"Available upon request",,"The University of Minnesota",,"Terresa Moses and Jessica Garcia Fritz propose to curate Resist and Reclaim, an exhibition that will present the work and perspectives of 20 Black and Indigenous women and femme artists through the lens of sovereignty and liberation at the Goldstein Museum of Design (GMD). The GMD is a cultural heritage institution uniquely focused on how design disciplines permeate and shape society, culture, and history. GMD is housed within the University of Minnesota's College of Design where Moses and Garcia Fritz are faculty, specifically situated in and leading the Design Justice Initiative. Moses and Garcia Fritz are designers, scholars, educators, and community organizers whose lived experiences as Black and Indigenous women drive their work to decolonize and expand cultural heritage canons. Cultural heritage can be expressed through artistic approaches, built environment, political actions, intentional values, and a variety of socio-cultural identities of a people or place. In defining a community, cultural heritage can also exclude and oversimplify the complexities of the experiences of people who are marginalized underneath societal norms. The exhibition speaks to Blackness and Indigeneghty through two lenses: Resist refers to the daily resistance practices endured by those who radically labor to care for and sustain Black and Indigenous movements and Reclaim refers to the taking back of systems and structures that prioritize the value of women and femmes through actual material conditions. Resist and Reclaim aims to amplify, expand, and add nuance to Minnesota's cultural heritage by exploring the contemporary and historical impacts of the built and visual environments in Minnesota. In order to visually explore these complex narratives, the Resist and Reclaim project and exhibition aims is to build a collective of 10 Black and 10 Indigenous women and femme-identifying Minnesota-based artists with a variety of artistic cultural practices to explore the theme intersections throughout the exhibition. The artists are challenged to interpret how Indigenous sovereignty and Black liberation can work together to bridge stories and the futurity of our communities. Each artist will use varying forms of artistry such as screen printing, hand acrylic painting, fabrication, dye, crochet, cutting, shredding, beadwork, embellishments, and other 3-D media on 1 of 20 second-hand denim jackets sustainably provided by b. Resale, a Black woman-owned thrift store. Denim jackets are used as a means to call back to liberation movements that used denim to highlight the issues of poverty of the Black working class and balance gender divides. Each jacket will feature the award-winning Stop Killing Black People lettering which will read Resist & Reclaim screen-printed by Terresa Moses. The only restriction artists face with their jacket is to allow the lettering to still be readable after they have altered their piece to visually express the intersecting exhibition themes. After receiving their individual denim jacket, the artists will meet once per quarter to conceptualize, ideate, and discuss their progress in order to build upon common themes as the curators explore interconnectedness and sub themes that might be organized in ways that exemplify and build off of each denim jacket. ",,,2024-05-21,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Patrick," Donnell",,,,,," (612) 301-1411",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/resist-reclaim-1,,,,
10034101,"Resist & Reclaim",2024,129182,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project will be evaluated based on the experiences of the artists, the change(s) in ideologies, the lenses through the quarterly meetings and survey responses, and the relationship building. The collectively curated process will uplift an iterative design approach, leaving much of the physical space design until after the artists have finished their denim jackets. The community engagement pieces in the space also show signs of how information is being processed and explored throughout the attendee's experience. We will intentionally create areas of the exhibition for community input that survey the past, present, and future of the exhibition's theme through something like a graffiti wall qualitatively assessing experiences. The Goldstein Museum of Design will also track the number of visitors to the opening and exhibition overall. When the marketing begins for the opening, we will ask professors to register their classes as a means to keep track of how the works were integrated into pedagogical approaches and curriculum.",,,,,,,"Available upon request",,"The University of Minnesota",,"This project will be an exhibition that will present the work and perspectives of 20 Black and Indigenous women and femme artists through the lens of sovereignty and liberation at the Goldstein Museum of Design (GMD). Resist and Reclaim aims to amplify, expand, and add nuance to Minnesota's cultural heritage by exploring the contemporary and historical impacts of the built and visual environments. Each artist will use varying forms of artistry such as screen printing, hand acrylic painting, fabrication, dye, crochet, cutting, shredding, beadwork, embellishments, and other 3D media on one of 20 second-hand denim jackets sustainably provided by b. Resale, a Black woman-owned thrift store. Denim jackets are used as a means to call back to liberation movements that used denim to highlight the issues of poverty of the Black working class and balance gender divides.",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Terresa,Moses,,,,,,"(612) 624-4739","moses@umn.edu ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/resist-reclaim,,,,
10031111,"Revitalizing Rondo",2022,30000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","In addition to providing mental, practical, spiritual and historical knowledge to our participants, this program will also create several tangible outcomes that will further our mission beyond the physical sessions we hold. Physically, we will create gardening projects with our participants at each of our designated sites, and monitor and share their progress over the course of the season. By the end of growing time, we hope to provide a harvest that will be celebrated and prepared by everyone who helped cultivate it. Digitally, we will create a website, which will share images and videography of our events, interviews with neighbors and elders, and reflections on our evolving progress and understanding of the project. All of this will be available to the public, and MNHC, so anyone interested can take the journey with us. The art pieces that come about through our program will be shared through the website, along with brief statements from their creators. If our guest artists create murals or public works as we've discussed, they will be available to everyone to enjoy, and will be visible upon a visit to our sites! Once events begin, we will use Open Meetings to report out on past events. We will share resources and recordings for guest educators, speakers and garden leaders who we recruit to help facilitate events, and participants who show up and take part in them. Attendees of events will be required to sign in and provide contact information for purposes of Coronavirus contact tracing which will also allow us to track attendance. Additionally, we will provide optional surveys physically and digitally to track attendance and engagement. Our website will also provide a venue for feedback on our programming and suggestions for future events.","Event 1: Vision of Oral history/story-telling event at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Saint Paul The oral history/story telling event was held on July 29 from 4 - 8 pm at the Pilgrim Baptist church in Saint Paul. The event was organized with the intension of creating a space where community members and elders in Rondo would be introduced to the green justice team, and where youth present would get the opportunity to learn about oral histories and the power of storytelling. We intended to also have oral history backpacks that would be handed to folks interested in collecting oral histories in their families. The space of the event being the church was also attractive for our efforts in Rondo since this space has a history of being one of the oldest Black Baptist churches in the Twin Cities. Rondo elder and longtime urban farmer, Nate Galloway was a key collaborator and mentor in the planning of the event. Nate suggested that we combine our efforts to organize an event at the gardens by combining our first event with the church cookout. In order to convey the power of story-telling to the community members present at the event, we decided to bring Beverely Cottman who is a well-known story teller who centers experiences and lives of the Black diaspora in her reading practice. We also decided to invite Dawn Selle, for her years of work at the Hallie Q Brown center - a space of gathering, activities and support for generations of Rondo community members. We worked with Nate Galloway to arrange for a table near the Pilgrim Baptist Garden where we would meet and greet Rondo elders and families that would attend. Day of the event Due to some miscommunication and also due to unforeseen circumstances, both Dawn Selle and Beverly Cottman were only available from 3 pm - 4 pm of the event and community members were not expected to arrive at the church until 6 pm since it was a cook out event. Due to this change of plans, we decided to first interview both speakers and video record the space of the event, the Pilgrim Baptist church. The interviews with Beverly Cottman and Dawn Selle were very insightful and eye opening. They both explained their connections and work with the Rondo neighborhood and how in their work they centralized the experiences and memories of Black elders in the community. Dawn Selle then suggested that we interview Debbie Montgomery who is a well-known elder in the neighborhood and who was present at the cook out. Members of the green justice team interviewed her and captured her narration of growing up in the neighborhood and being the first Black woman in the Twin Cities to join the police department. While Kieran and Parvathy interviewed Ms. Montgomery, Vanessa and Con organized a reading session for Beverly Cottman to read her stories to children and youth that were present at the Pilgrim Baptist Garden for story-time (a weekly event organized by Vanessa as part of her work at Renewing the Countryside and UFGA). Vanessa and Con were also able to interact and meet with elders in the neighborhood who had arrived at the church for the cook out. Later in the evening, as the crowd at the church solidified for the cook out, Nate Galloway introduced the green justice team to the elders and community members present. We were warmly received by the elders present and folks were especially thrilled that Con Rice was a direct descendant of the church's founder Robert Hickman. Reflecting on the event later, we felt that we could have adopted strategies to better communicate and coordinate the timing of the cookout at Pilgrim Baptist and the availability of the speakers. We also felt that perhaps there needed to be more concentrated efforts to recruit youth from the neighborhood to take on the task of collecting oral histories of their elders. However, we all felt that the event was a success given the warm reception we received from Rondo elders and the stories and oral histories we were able to record, and capture during the event. Elders in the crowd were excited to meet us and shared that it was great to see young folks trying to organize things in the neighborhood . As a scholar who collected oral histories from the neighborhood, Parvathy invited elders she interviewed to this first event. Many of them attended the event and were excited to meet and get to know the green justice team. Event 2: Black movement/dance at the Lovejoy Garden, Rondo On Saturday, August 20th, UFGA's Green Justice Team held our second community event in the Rondo-Frogtown neighborhood. Centered on the Lovejoy Garden, pet project of longstanding community member Margaret Lovejoy, this event celebrated Black history and culture through the lenses of movement and physical expression. Aside from enjoying catering from Golden Thyme on Selby, and picking up some early harvest garlic and tiger lilies from UFGA's plots, guests were met with an array of performances and activities. The Revitalizing Rondo was able to garner more visible publicity and generative ideas for the community gardens created and maintained by the Urban Farmer Garden Alliance. It also gave a space for BIPOC artists and organizers who were part of the Green Justice Team to learns the ins and outs of collaborating with UFGA and the learning of the possibilities and challenges of bringing community members together in the Rondo neighborhood while supporting Black artists, movement folks, and organizers in the broader Twin Cities. We did achieve this goal because interest and awareness of UFGA as a collective in Rondo has increased and key members of UFGA who are Rondo elders have been getting more support toward their work in Saint Paul. It also accomplished the work of empowering the BIPIC artists and organizers who were part of the project and in creating a broader network of folks who are aware of UFGA's work. ",,,,25334,,"Melvin Giles Megan Phinney Kieran Morris Con Rice Vanessa Apira Parvathy Binoy; N/A",,"Urban Farm & Garden Alliance",,"A year-long series of gatherings in Rondo's community garden provides space to share cultural memory, empowering Rondo residents to imagine new futures through place-based revitalization in line with Rondo's racial and community histories. Gatherings foster dialogue, record and honor the past, and imagine new futures through art, learning and healing in green space. Together, we will build a future that is centered on Black land, liberation and self-determination.",,,2022-05-16,2023-05-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kieran,Morris,,,,,," (612) 501-4175"," organizer@tcalt.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/revitalizing-rondo,,,,
10038392,"Revitalizing Snow Snake: A Community Celebration of Identity and Winter Traditions",2025,30000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,12400,Unknown,28400,1600,"Barbara Wall, Barry Hand, Daisy Kostus, Ed Pigeon",,"Great Lakes Lifeways Institute",,"Project Overview Revitalizing Snow Snake: A Community Celebration of Identity and Winter Traditions is a two-day festival celebrating Anishinaabe cultural heritage, culminating in the 2nd Annual Intertribal Snow Snake Tournament. This project blends hands-on workshops, intergenerational storytelling, art, and a vibrant community event to honor the traditional winter game of Snow Snake and foster connections across Minnesota's diverse communities. Funding will support: Workshops: Educators, community members, and mentors will learn Snow Snake crafting, track-building, and cultural storytelling from elders and knowledge keepers. Storytelling Sessions: Elders will share oral traditions, providing historical and cultural context for the game and its significance. Interactive Engagement: Demonstrations and hands-on activities will encourage attendees to experience Snow Snake gameplay and its cultural roots. Tournament, Cultural Feast, and Entertainment: The 2nd Annual Snow Snake Tournament will be accompanied by live performances from Indigenous musicians, storytelling sessions, and entertainment such as the Minneapolis Puppet People. A communal feast featuring locally-sourced food by Indigenous Food Labs/NATIFS and Oro by Nixta will create an atmosphere of camaraderie, celebrating Indigenous pride, knowledge, and unity. Art Installation: Renowned artist Rory Wakemup, in collaboration with the non-profit ""Fire in the Village,"" will present a large-scale, interactive art installation, symbolizing community resilience and Indigenous pride. This installation will serve as a centerpiece for reflection and celebration. Community and Youth Engagement: A collective mural or art project will invite attendees to contribute, fostering a sense of shared creation and unity. Intergenerational activities such as storytelling circles and traditional games will further enhance connections between youth and elders. Honored Guests: Esteemed Indigenous celebrities and respected knowledge keepers will be invited as ambassadors and participants, highlighting their contributions to cultural preservation and inspiring attendees with their insights and presence. This initiative will unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities in celebrating Anishinaabe traditions, promoting intergenerational learning and cross-cultural understanding. It will also provide underserved communities with access to outdoor education and cultural experiences. To extend the program's impact, teaching kits, Snow Snake resources, and a professionally crafted video will be created for statewide use, preserving these traditions for future generations. By incorporating live art, renowned Indigenous figures, and shared cultural activities, Revitalizing Snow Snake enhances its celebratory nature, creating a vibrant platform for connection, education, and pride. This festival reflects Minnesota's commitment to cultural diversity and heritage preservation, strengthening bonds within and beyond Indigenous communities. ",,,2025-01-01,2025-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Kaesha," Baloch",,,,,," (651) 280-7063",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Beltrami,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/revitalizing-snow-snake-community-celebration-identity-and-winter-traditions,,,,
10038357,"Rice County Arts and Music Scholarships",2025,33000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"CAC enters all of its scholarships and other forms of direct financial assistance into ClientTrack, a database maintained by the Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC). Through ClientTrack CAC will be able to create detailed reports. The reports will include: the number of recipients, their age, sex and gender, and ethnicity. The reports will also include the amount of money spent on each scholarship and the recipient organization. In terms of trackable outcomes, CAC expects to connect 250 individuals to arts programs. As a result of this program, accessibility to the arts in Rice County will change on a systemic, county-wide scale. The local arts scene will become more accessible for low-income and especially non-white Rice County residents. ",,,,Unknown,30000,3000,"Juan Carlos Aguirre Borchardt, Mike Berthelsen, Stephanie Calderon Guiterrez, Rod Christensen (President) Mark Johnson, Tricia Lancaster, Janet Lewis Muth, Virginia Lorang (Vice President), , Natalia Marchan (Treasurer/Secretary), Sigrid Nelson, Maritza Navarro, Sam Richardson",0.08,"Community Action Center",,"The Community Action Center (CAC) is proposing a new Rice County Arts and Music Scholarship (RCAMS) program. CAC currently runs a Youth Sports Scholarship program, but there is a lack of local money for youth and adults who want to take arts and music classes, especially culturally-specific programs. CAC is the right organization to lead this new initiative in Rice County. CAC is a basic needs social service organization, but its offerings go far beyond its core services of food access, housing support, employment, and recovery programs. CAC's core function is community engagement, gathering people through its social service programs to hear about their needs and dreams-and then working with them to create a more healthy, caring, and just community for all. Outside of its regular social services, CAC engages with community members in a number of ways. It conducts regular surveys of its food shelf shoppers, it holds language-specific focus groups and issue summits that attract 20+ local institutional leaders. It also has two advocacy councils, groups of 6-8 BIPOC community members who meet monthly to review CAC's programming and make it more responsive to their communities needs. Through community engagement, CAC has won the trust of low-income and minority Rice County residents. Last year 16,000 Rice County residents benefitted from a CAC program. Although 90% of Rice County residents identify as white, according to the US Census, more than half of CAC program participants are people of color-mostly from Latin America and East Africa. These low-income, minoritized communities are underserved by scholarships for music, visual arts, and the performing arts. CAC has a Youth Sports Collaborative that connects these communities to athletic opportunities (more than 250 scholarships each year). There is no comparable program for the arts. As part of its wraparound social services, CAC offers transportation support. This includes gas cards and a limited fund for car repairs. RCAMS recipients who face transportation barriers will be able to receive support for their transportation needs. With funding from the MN Humanities Center, CAC will fill this important gap. Low income and other underserved youth and adults will have greater access to local arts programs, including programs that reflect Rice County's growing diversity. ",,,2025-09-22,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Paul,Gleason,,,,,,(507)664-3561,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Rice,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rice-county-arts-and-music-scholarships,,,,
10038494,"RIDGS Ethnic Studies Database",2025,82000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The most direct outcome of this project will be the creation of new ethnic studies lesson plans for the RIDGS Database. The research assistant hired for this project would be expected to complete 10-20 lesson plans over the course of the grant period, the quantity dependent on the length of the lesson plans, the time required to create original oral history resources and complete review and revisions, and the complexity of the integration of multilingual components into the plans. The new lessons should collectively contain planning for at least forty 50-minute classes and span elementary through high school grade levels. They would all relate to Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo, and other immigrant (and indigenous) cultures and languages, contain community-based teaching resources, and be structured enough to be taught in a wide variety of classroom contexts. The plans would be added to the Database housed on the RIDGS website, and would be entirely open-access. ",,,,Unknown,82000,,"James T. Farnsworth, Robyn J. Gulley, Ruth E. Johnson, Tadd M. Johnson, Bo Thao-Urabe, Mary C. Turner, Kodi J. Verhalen, Penny A. Wheeler",0.5,"Regents of the University of Minnesota",,"The Center for Race, Indigeneity, Disability, Gender, and Sexuality (RIDGS) Studies' Ethnic Studies Initiative is a multi-pronged, collaborative project aimed at building the infrastructure for K-12 schools and communities in Minnesota to receive high-quality, culturally responsive Ethnic Studies instruction. The RIDGS Ethnic Studies Database is a core component of the Initiative. The passage of the Ethnic Studies for All Bill requires that all MN high schools offer Ethnic Studies instruction starting in the 2026-27 school year and that all K-8 schools offer Ethnic Studies instruction starting in 2027-28. The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has also passed the 2021 Social Studies benchmarks with a new Ethnic Studies strand to guide the implementation. However, MDE has not developed any curricular resources for teachers and has offered few professional development opportunities. Assisting schools in preparing effective coursework to meet this requirement is a core priority of RIDGS and its key community partners: the Ethnic Studies Coalition and Rochester Public Schools. The Ethnic Studies Database aims to provide lesson plans tailored to K-12 teachers' needs. The database is tied to the Minnesota Social Studies benchmarks and will be tied to the forthcoming framework. The plans all contain community-produced knowledge by centering oral histories, primary source photographs and testimonies, and local and indigenous mapping projects, and all are Minnesota-specific. These elements aid in teachers using ethnic studies pedagogical practices in the classroom - letting the holders and producers of marginalized knowledge speak for themselves rather than positioning the teacher as the sole holder of knowledge. The local specificity of the lesson plans is also intended to aid in student engagement; it helps students link national and global processes and movements with their own lives. The Database has been under development since 2023. It is primarily worked on by graduate student research assistants with expertise in both ethnic studies and curriculum and instruction. Each lesson plan goes through a rigorous process of design and revision. By summer 2025, we will have at least twelve finalized plans on the RIDGS website for anyone to access, as well as the outlines of several more plans and a template aiding the creation of new ones. Forthcoming plans include: - West Side St. Paul & The Chicano Movement: Grade 11/12 - Jim Crow of the North: Grade 11/12 - Ojibwe History - Sandy Lake: 11/12 Grade - Migrant & Seasonal Farmworkers: Grade 8 - Karen History & Culture: Grade 8 - Disability Rights Movement & Activism: Grade 7 - Protest Art & The Movement for Black Life: Grade 6 This grant would allow us to develop an estimated 10-20 more lesson plans centering Hmong, Karen, Somali, Oromo, as well as other cultures, providing vital resources for K-12 teachers and critical tools for supporting and affirming students from those communities. These resources go beyond multicultural rhetoric to create genuine engagement and belonging. The usability of the ethnic studies database should help K-12 teachers reclaim many hours of scarce preparation time and allow them to engage more fully with their students. ",,,2025-07-18,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Victoria," Troxler",,,,,," (612) 624-9567",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ridgs-ethnic-studies-database,,,,
10031069,"Rising: African Descendant Settlement and Citizenship Initiative in Minnesota 1860 -1870",2023,70000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","This project is designed to amplify the role of African Descendant settlers in early Minnesota. Outcomes include a link to the Documentary and Project Report be placed on 15 of the major museum and historical society websites in Minneapolis, St Paul, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Hastings, Stillwater, Rochester, Winona, and the Minnesota Capitol tour guide. African American Stakeholders will try the historic methods to train others from the community about the importance of direct civic engagement at the Capitol and the use of phone calls and petitions to create receptivity for honoring the efforts of these African Americans to make Minnesota more democratic. Four newspaper articles about the project in Minnesota Spokesman, Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Northfield newspapers to promote diverse humanities programming. We will do electronic outreach with a survey at the beginning of the project to 11, 000 identified members of the African American community through the Minnesota Spokesman advertising service. A second survey will be conducted at the conclusion of the project to assess knowledge of historic events. Stakeholders, descendants, and knowledge keepers will be surveyed at the close of civic engagement sessions to see the level of involvement and public speaking interests.","(A) New developments from Judge Lange Through Descendant interviews, research, and site visits, the ILI seeks to expand the narrative about early African American settlement in Minnesota and the efforts to make Minnesota more democratic with the participation of Black men as full citizens with the right to vote. We have identified and interviewed a Descendant of Sgt John Harper a 31-year veteran of the segregated US Army. He began his service as a drummer boy with the Massachusetts 54, the US Army 25th stationed at Fort Snelling. The lengthy stay of the 25th at Fort Snelling allowed for the growth of Black families in farming communities around the Fort. Most notably, Richfield continued to embrace Black families after absorbing many of the "" contraband "" families brought by steamboat in 1863 by the US military at Ft Snelling. I interviewed Descendants of Fire Captain John Cheatham who are now meeting with the family to find information about his arrival as a child in 1863 in Minnesota. The active search by Descendant families is a very welcome development. Harry Davis and his family have started conversations and are looking for Sgt Harper's Civil War uniform. A visit to Dakota County Historical Society exhibit on African Americans in Hastings used census records and newspaper clippings to tell the story of the existence and demise of the African American community in Hastings. The ILI research will drill down deeper with expanded Descendant interviews and cultural context, showing the impact and backlash towards the growing Black population in Minneapolis, St Paul, Richfield, and Fergus Falls. Cemetery locations are being examined in Richfield, Minneapolis. List of the first 104 African Americans who volunteered for the Civil War was obtained from the Minnesota Historical Society. The genealogy search will need to expand to find Descendants and compare them to 1869 Colored People's Convention participants. There is a continuing pattern of segregation in public accommodations and housing. There is a history of men shuttled into dead-end race-specific jobs like Pullman Car Porter. We are preparing for interviews with Fergus Falls families. We have located a Descendant of Ralph and Elizabeth Grey. He lives out of state. I am planning an in-person interview due to the significance of the Grey family for early Black settlement in the Minnesota Territory.; One of the goals of this project was to identify and locate Descendants of the Colored People's Convention in St. Paul in 1869 which was part of a national effort to mobilize African Descendant people coming out of enslavement and the devastation of the Civil War towards full Citizenship at the state and Federal level. A second goal was to find the untold stories about this early period of Minnesota history involving African Descendant people. Finally, being able to document the military service during the Civil War of African Descendant people in the segregated Union Army and the U.S. Colored Troops formed during the Civil War. We used the Colored People's Convention document to identify the named participants from 1869. We contracted with an experienced genealogist to identify and locate living Descendants in Minnesota where possible. We also interviewed families who have a multigenerational residency in Minnesota but may not have been listed in the Convention document. We found the names of 104 African Descendant men who volunteered from Minnesota to serve in the Union Army during the Civil War. We also found the names of 13 Substitutes. African Descendant men who volunteered to take the place of white farmers and others so they would be spared the hardship of military service. We found one family whose patriarch was replaced by a Substitute who died during the Civil War. We found primary sources and oral histories relating to the arrival at Fort Snelling of hundreds of Contraband families brought to Fort Snelling by the military in May of 1863. This population joined the military, became founders of churches and communities in St. Anthony (Minneapolis), Richfield( Minneapolis after 1898) and various other locations across the state. We have expanded the narrative about early African Descendant people in Minnesota. However each Descendant interview has opened the door to more detail and experiences that need to be researched and documented. For example, Ralph and Emily Grey were Territorial Pioneers that led abolitionists and civic institutions to support formerly enslaved families to adapt and thrive in Minnesota through private organizations like the WCA. Family documents are held out of state. Some Descendants we reached out to were hesitant to go so deeply into private family history. Others had family members intersecting many major events in Minnesota history with a legacy of engagement and public service. Our goal was accomplished to show African Descendant people had agency, political acumen and the knowledge to know they needed their own institutions and initiatives that could be supported by the majority of white male voters in Minnesota. We have many more Descendant interviews to complete and family narratives to write. The lack or the dispersal of records has slowed progress. Descendant families have different levels of organization. Some have done a lot of research, like the Fergus Falls 85, and others, like the Descendants of Sergeant Harper, are just beginning to organize as a result of our project. We will seek to continue this research through additional grant requests. ",,,"Unused funds for Sarah Bellamy, Descendant Stipends, Zoom/Tech, Advertising, and In-State Travel were used for additional Administration, Videography, and Intern costs. . ILI is requesting a substitution on the grant to allow Dominica Asberry-Lindquist to substitute for Bennett Olopo who has left for Yale. She has experience in community engagement, social media and interviewing. We received $70,000 and we are working to leverage the funding due to the multiple storylines and increasing number of Descendants we are finding. Our ILI contracted genealogical research has identified living Descendants for John Wesley Harper who served in the Civil War in Massachusetts and in the 25th Calvary assigned to Minnesota. This African American military unit settled around the Ft Snelling area and helped create a vibrant African American community in Richfield which later became South Minneapolis after annexation.St James AME (1860) and Pilgrim Baptist (1863) are early examples of historic cultural institutions created by the early African Americans. The Accountants who helped with budgeting and grant funds have set up records to comply with MHC rules and have participated in video calls to understand MHC payment guidelines. Independent time records and invoices are being kept.The independent contractor for genealogical research is keeping her time records and invoices.As we increase community engagement, Dominica, the ILI Intern, will record Descendant interviews and transcribe for our research. She is keeping time records and invoices.Communities served during this reporting period include Hennepin County and Ramsey County. We will be targeting Otter Tail County and St Louis County as well in the coming weeks. . Longfellow Community Council/ City of Minneapolis Partnership Grant of $20,000 for 1830 - 1850 intersection with George Floyd and African American Minneapolis families in 1930 - 1950's.",68910,,"Ethel Norwood Fordam Wara Yusuf Omar Thomas Lange LaJune Lange; Ethel Norwood Fordam Wara Yusuf Omar Thomas Lange LaJune Lange",,"LaJune Thomas Lange International Leadership Institute",," On May 20,1863 in St Louis, Missouri the Union Army Special Agent of Contrabands sent 218 African Descendant persons to Ft Snelling on the Steamboat Davenport. The Steamboat Northerner towed a raft to Ft Snelling arriving on May 5, 1863. This project seeks to document the resettlement at Ft Snelling and how this group and Black Civil War Veterans changed the course of history in Minnesota by succeeding in amending the state Constitution to grant citizenship to African American men in 1869. ",,,2022-08-31,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,LaJune,Lange,,,,,,17633391224," judgelange@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Dakota, Hennepin, Otter Tail, Ramsey, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rising-african-descendant-settlement-and-citizenship-initiative-minnesota-1860-1870,,,,
10034037,"Romanian Film Festival",2024,11020,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Our short-term goal is the successful completion of the 2024 Romanian Film Festival by screening independent quality movies that provide insight into Romanian culture and society. The success will be defined and measured by a multitude of key performance indicators such as attendance numbers, audience satisfaction through surveys and attendees' feedback. Our intern video team will take interviews with participants and record their feedback after each movie. Our long-term goal is getting this annual program started, gaining the experience of running the program with the help of our partners.",,,8300,Unknown,11020,,"Daniela Voller (President), Eugenia Popa (Vice President), Diana Gregory (Treasurer), Georgiana Boac (Secretary), Radu Rimbu (Technology Director), John Omorean (Cultural Liaison Director), Andrei Hahn (Community Engagement Director)",,"Heritage Organization of Romanian Americans in Minnesota",,"In response to community feedback, HORA is proposing a first of a kind program, a Romanian Film Festival. The Festival will provide an opportunity for our MN community to gather in-person and experience art that speaks to the identity of Romanian and Eastern European communities. We plan on presenting popular, independent, and recently produced Romanian movies. We want to invite film directors and actors, as well as Minnesota film critics to lead Q&A sessions after each screening. HORA staff will also be available to provide cultural insight. We will also organize gatherings at the Romanian Cultural Center after the screenings, for the community to have the opportunity to start conversations and form connections. We also hope to draw in Minnesota film enthusiasts that may not be familiar with the Romanian film style, which is very different from classical Hollywood cinema. Romanian art cinema is ambiguous, utilizing an open-ended or inter-textual plot. This style introduces an element of subjectivity and often has the viewer pondering questions after the film has ended. The newest films share an austere, realist approach, exploring themes of freedom and resilience. Tragedy, irony, and satire combine with a harsh critique of the socio-economic and human relations in the post-communist country. With the requested funding, we want to cover expenses related to graphic design, printing, ad placement, and mailing costs for promotional materials for the event as well as expenses related to movie screening such as room rental, and screening fees. Contractors - $3700 $1700 for PR specialist to publicize our event reaching as many Minnesotans as possible. $2000 to develop material (posters- $1000, promo video - $1000). Estimated from previously run projects. Print, media and promotional materials: $1500 for printing fliers, stamps and posters, and advertising through social media ads. Estimated from previously run projects, see budget for details. Rental costs - $5,400. Theater renting for 4 movies - $1200/ theater, which totals to $4800 Cleaning fee $75/theater, total $300, tech fee $75/theater, total $300. Estimated from 2 venue bids. Food /meals - $500 We will have an opening reception for the first night and snacks. for every movie where participants can get familiar with Romanian food Administrative and support costs: $500 for miscellaneous expenses. Other funding sources: We estimate our project team and volunteers to work for 200 hours on various tasks like: PR, event organization and administrative. We calculate the volunteer rate for $25/hour which adds up to $5000 in kind contribution. We are planning on organizing a fundraiser for this event which will cover web updates, $300 and transportation costs from Romania and back for a director to participate in the Q&A - $2000 and 3 nights for hotel stay and meals for a director/actor - $1000. Any additional funds will be saved for future editions of the festival. We are partnering with The Romanian Cultural Institute in NY to cover the distribution rights- $3000. To make this event available to all people from all walks of life, this event will be free. ",,,2024-05-29,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Eugenia,Popa,,,,,,"(651) 278-8675",laurendipopa@comcast.net,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/romanian-film-festival,,,,
37757,"Rondo Commemorative Plaza (State Fiscal Year 2018)",2018,1410,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$47,000 the first year is for a grant to Rondo Avenue, Inc. for the Rondo Commemorative Plaza to celebrate the historic Rondo neighborhood. ",,,,,,,1410,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Per Minnesota Law, the Minnesota Humanities Center administers the Arts and Cultural Heritage Rondo Commemorative Plaza grant. The Humanities Center uses a portion of the funds to provide grants administration, including overseeing the proposal process, agreement drafting, financial and program monitoring, and reporting. ",,,2017-08-01,2017-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rondo-commemorative-plaza-state-fiscal-year-2018,,,,
10038483,"Rondo Days Entertainment 2024",2025,38225,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1. Provide an experience that would bring together residents of Minnesota and encourage unity and inclusion. 2. Support BIPOC artists 3. Celebrate the cultural heritage of the Rondo community and wider Saint Paul experience.",,,,Unknown,28775,9450,"Charles Bradley - President; Shannon Brunette - Vice President, Brooke Blakey - Secretary; Board Members: Melvin Giles; Tameka Jones; Ana Cruz; Kate Speed; Jessica James; Krystal D'Alencar; Tiffancy Price; Rekik Endeshaw",,"Rondo Community Land Trust",,"The intended impact was to ensure the entertainment for this beloved community festival in the historic Rondo Community. Over 10,000 people attended this festival in the past - many from all over the state of MN and those that have moved away come back every year to attend this festival in MN. Rondo CLT was the fiscal sponsor for the Entertainment. ",,,2024-07-01,2025-05-30,,"In Progress",,,Mikeya," Griffin",,,,,," (651) 717-8425",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rondo-days-entertainment-2024,,,,
10031095,"Rooted: Preserving African American Family History",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021"," * All project participants are given the option to receive ancestry data for their family. * Project participants will learn skills and gain new resources to assist in documenting direct quotes and stories from their existing family members. * Project participants will learn how to access public tools that will assist them in researching and documenting historical family data. * Project participants will gain interest and knowledge of genealogy (researching, documenting, and archiving) of their family history and storytelling. * Project participants will have the beginning of a genealogy book or documented archive that they feel honors their family culture and they plan to share it with family members and/or continue building. * Project participants intend to share something they've learned with at least one other community member. * Project participants will discover new or additional facets of themselves or their families identity. * Project participants will be inspired to artistically archive their family histories through learning new art techniques and ideas. * Public community members who attend the exhibition will be inspired to learn more about genealogy. * Public community members who attend the exhibition will be inspired to preserve, archive, and document their own family history.","Over the past grant funding year, The Rooted Archives project has embarked on a transformative journey from its initial conception to the ambitious undertaking it has now become. What was originally envisioned as a streamlined project to promote genealogy and family history within the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community has evolved into a multi-phase endeavor, encompassing research, development, planning, and the promise of meaningful community engagement and historical content. In this report, I will share this project's evolution, the factors that have shaped the course it has taken, and the profound impact it is poised to make on the Minnesota community. At the project's inception, my vision was clear: to empower Minnesota African descendants of slavery with tools to help them explore their family histories, discover more about their pasts, and share these stories with others in the community. This was an ambitious undertaking to believe that I could complete in one short year full of learning. However, my ambitions driven by a desire to bridge historical gaps, empower individuals through knowledge and access, and foster cultural preservation are what pushed me to start this project. I had many unforeseen challenges as I set out to scope out the project. One of my first learnings was how much I'd promised before truly scoping out what was feasible with the resources and time I had allotted. As the project plan began to take shape, it became evident that there were significant blind spots that required immediate attention. My first crucial realization was that I needed a comprehensive understanding of the community's needs and aspirations to create a project that truly served its purpose. To address these blind spots and respond to the evolving project needs, the Rooted Archives project expanded into a broader, three-phase endeavor: Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning Phase 2: Pilot Implementation Phase 3: Evaluation and Measurement With the guidance and approval of the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) grants administrator, the decision was made to realign my project's focus during this funding year to Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning. This phase aimed to build a strong foundation for the subsequent phases, ensuring that the project would be well-informed and community-driven. Revised Goals for Phase 1 of Rooted Archives: Phase 1, now redefined, sought to achieve the following objectives: - Develop a comprehensive project plan that encompasses all three project phases. - Conduct outreach to engage with the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community. - Confirm key assumptions: o Interest among community members in documenting and sharing family stories. o The need for access to genealogy tools and knowledge. o Skepticism regarding the use of DNA data. o Cost-related barriers to quality testing. o Measure interest in artistic archiving of family histories. o Compile a list of community members interested in genealogy research and storytelling; Over the past grant funding year, The Rooted Archives project has embarked on a transformative journey from its initial conception to the ambitious undertaking it has now become. What was originally envisioned as a streamlined project to promote genealogy and family history within the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community has evolved into a multi-phase endeavor, encompassing research, development, planning, and the promise of meaningful community engagement and historical content. In this report, I will share this project's evolution, the factors that have shaped the course it has taken, and the profound impact it is poised to make on the Minnesota community. At the project's inception, my vision was clear: to empower Minnesota African descendants of slavery with tools to help them explore their family histories, discover more about their pasts, and share these stories with others in the community. This was an ambitious undertaking to believe that I could complete in one short year full of learning. However, my ambitions driven by a desire to bridge historical gaps, empower individuals through knowledge and access, and foster cultural preservation are what pushed me to start this project. I had many unforeseen challenges as I set out to scope out the project. One of my first learnings was how much I'd promised before truly scoping out what was feasible with the resources and time I had allotted. As the project plan began to take shape, it became evident that there were significant blind spots that required immediate attention. My first crucial realization was that I needed a comprehensive understanding of the community's needs and aspirations to create a project that truly served its purpose. To address these blind spots and respond to the evolving project needs, the Rooted Archives project expanded into a broader, three-phase endeavor: Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning Phase 2: Pilot Implementation Phase 3: Evaluation and Measurement With the guidance and approval of the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) grants administrator, the decision was made to realign my project's focus during this funding year to Phase 1: Research, Development, and Planning. This phase aimed to build a strong foundation for the subsequent phases, ensuring that the project would be well-informed and community-driven. Revised Goals for Phase 1 of Rooted Archives: Phase 1, now redefined, sought to achieve the following objectives: * Develop a comprehensive project plan that encompasses all three project phases. * Conduct outreach to engage with the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community. * Confirm key assumptions: * Interest among community members in documenting and sharing family stories. * The need for access to genealogy tools and knowledge. * Skepticism regarding the use of DNA data. * Cost-related barriers to quality testing. * Measure interest in artistic archiving of family histories. * Compile a list of community members interested in genealogy research and storytelling. This funding year has been a journey full of key learnings for the Rooted Archives project from its initial conception to its current Phase 1 state. Breaking out the project into phases and giving it the time needed to plan for success allowed me to implement strategy and think about how this project could live beyond a one-time endeavor and become a movement. It allowed me to dream and have conversations with expert community builders about my hopes for community and pushed me to think beyond what I had initially believed was possible. The planning phase was an accomplishment in which I took much input from community members to build something they would deem worthy and community-centric. Outreach efforts were designed to establish trust, foster open dialogue, and ensure that the project remained rooted in the needs and aspirations of its intended participants. The outreach phase of the project was planned and executed to ensure I had a comprehensive understanding of the community's perspectives, challenges, and desires. Several strategies were employed to connect with community members: The project team organized meetings with the Minnesota African descendants of slavery community. These meetings included representatives from local community organizations, historians, genealogy, and individuals with a vested interest in preserving their family histories. These discussions provided valuable insights into the community's expectations and concerns. To cast a wider net and gather quantitative data, I developed a survey for all those who expressed interest in the project. This allowed community members to share their thoughts, preferences, and expectations regarding the Rooted Archives project. Questions focused on interest in genealogy, the perceptions of DNA testing, and the desire for artistic archiving. Recognizing the significance of an online presence and the need to spread awareness, the project created and maintained an active online presence through acquiring a dedicated project website and social media tags. These channels served as hubs for information dissemination and community engagement through data collection surveys. To ensure a nuanced understanding of individual experiences and motivations, I also conducted one-on-one interviews with select community members. These interviews provided qualitative data that complemented the quantitative insights gained from surveys. The Phase 1 goals were about understanding the community's needs, interests, and aspirations. I used a combination of quantitative data, qualitative insights, stakeholder feedback, and tangible outcomes to evaluate the success of Phase 1. I was able to lay a strong foundation for the subsequent phases of the Rooted Archives project. The insights gained during this phase not only validated the project's direction but also ensured that the project remained community-driven and culturally resonant.",,,N/A,20000,,N/A,,"Shanaya Dungey",Individual,"Shanaya Dungey aka The Foolish Know It All will facilitate an artistic & cultural heritage preservation pilot project with five to ten Minnesota based descendants of enslaved African American ancestry to discover, collect, & document their family genealogy in a manner that is culturally relevant, preserves their family history, & honors their stories. The project will culminate with an exhibit capturing the process, participant thoughts throughout, & snippets of genealogy documents created.",,,2022-03-01,2023-03-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/rooted-preserving-african-american-family-history,,,,
10038461,"Sabaidee Cultural Festival",2025,88936,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"To track our quantitative data, we know we will be successful if: We host 2 large-scale screenings in the Twin Cities that reach at least 1200 audience members in total; We produce 8 films, post them on our web platform, and receive a total of 30,000 views over the course of the grant period; We tour our season to 3 cities in Greater Minnesota and host a supplementary community conversation or craft workshop; We build 5 new community partners in Greater Minnesota; We support the growth of at least 40 new APIDA-identifying filmmaking artists; Support and hire at least 100 Minnesotan filmmaking artists. To track our qualitative data, we know we will be successful if: 80% of audiences report positive feedback with our work; At our screenings, we will include a QR code in our programs inviting audiences to reflect on our show; When we tour, we will offer paper feedback forms. The type of information we want to know are: How satisfied were you with the programming What kind of impact did this programming have on you (Folks can mark check boxes that include: learned something new, had fun, built new connections, felt empowered, and so forth.) We will also offer space for audience members to offer comments; Our website will also include a portal where people can always share anonymous feedback and testimonials).",,,,"MN State Arts Board, Hardenburgh Foundation, Travelers Foundation, St. Paul Foundation, Other foundation and corporate sponsorships",84489,4446,"Andrew Ahn, Carolyn Mao, Thomas Reyes, Saymoukda Vongsay, Andrew Peterson",,"Privia Group, LLC",,"I. Introduction: Minnesota is a melting pot of diverse communities that contribute to the state's vibrant mosaic. However, within this cultural tapestry, Laotian American communities often remain overlooked, their unique heritage and challenges disregarded. This proposal seeks funding for the ""Sabaidee Cultural Festival,"" a deliberate two-day initiative to uplift marginalized Laotian American communities in Minnesota, promoting understanding, appreciation, and support. II. Background: Laotian Americans, deeply rooted in their cultural heritage, face challenges adapting to life in the United States as refugees seeking refuge from conflict. Since the 1970s, the first wave of Laotian refugees, fragmented Laotian communities formed throughout Minnesota, often following low-paying jobs. Lack of visibility and empowerment hampers social integration, limiting access to resources and opportunities. III. Purpose of the Project: The ""Sabaidee Cultural Festival,"" spanning two days, addresses the marginalization of Laotian American communities by providing a platform for cultural expression, education, and community engagement. ""Sabaidee,"" translating to ""hello"" in Lao, encapsulates the festival's mission to foster connections between Laotian Americans and the broader Minnesota community. IV. Project Description: The two-day festival will feature cultural activities, performances, and educational events showcasing Laotian heritage. Key components include traditional dance, art exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, and language workshops. A cultural village will allow attendees to explore and experience Laotian culture firsthand, creating an immersive cultural experience. V. Funding Request and Activities: Requested funds will support festival logistics, including venue rental, marketing materials, and honoraria for performers and speakers. Emphasis will be on educational components, with funds allocated to expanded language workshops, art and historical exhibits, and increased humanities programming and cultural preservation initiatives. VI. Impact: Empowering Laotian American Communities: The festival will empower Laotian Americans by providing an extended platform for cultural expression, fostering pride in their heritage, a sense of belonging, and encouraging community leadership. Bridging Cultural and Generational Gaps: Facilitating intergenerational dialogue and cultural exchange aims to bridge gaps within the Laotian American community, fostering understanding and shared experiences across age groups. Building Bridges of Understanding: Increased awareness of Laotian culture will foster a more inclusive and tolerant society, facilitating cross-cultural understanding and empathy among the broader Minnesota community. Enhancing Cultural Appreciation: Diverse activities will cultivate an appreciation for Laotian arts, traditions, and cuisine, acting as a catalyst for cultural exchange and enriching Minnesota's cultural tapestry. Economic Impact: The festival will create opportunities for local businesses, featuring Laotian artisans, vendors, and food establishments, contributing to the economic vitality of the broader community. Educational Outreach: Collaborations with local schools and institutions will extend the festival's impact, providing students with insights into Laotian history, culture, and traditions. Fostering Social Integration and Cohesion: The inclusive atmosphere will promote social cohesion, breaking down barriers and fostering unity among all Minnesotans. VII. Conclusion: The ""Sabaidee Cultural Festival"" offers a dynamic opportunity to address the invisibility of Laotian American communities in Minnesota, fostering mutual understanding and appreciation. Supporting this initiative contributes to building a more inclusive and culturally rich Minnesota, celebrating, empowering, and interconnecting all communities. ",,,2024-09-09,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Bana," Soumetho",,,,,," (612) 986-0848",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, Olmsted, Otter Tail",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sabaidee-cultural-festival-1,,,,
10034027,"Sabaidee Cultural Festival",2025,88936,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Success will now be defined by the execution of core elements such as cultural performances, community engagement, and educational outreach rather than a broader array of activities initially planned. We will place greater emphasis on qualitative feedback from participants, partners, and stakeholders, alongside quantitative measures like attendance and social media engagement.",,,,,,,"Not available",,"Privia Group, LLC",,"The ""Sabaidee Cultural Festival,"" spanning two days, addresses the marginalization of Laotian American communities by providing a platform for cultural expression, education, and community engagement. The festival will feature cultural activities, performances, and educational events showcasing Laotian heritage. Key components include traditional dance, art exhibitions, cooking demonstrations, and language workshops. A cultural village will allow attendees to explore and experience Laotian culture firsthand, creating an immersive cultural experience.",,,2024-09-09,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Bana,Soumetho,,,,,,"(612) 986-0848","bana@priviaco.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sabaidee-cultural-festival,,,,
10031054,"SASSA Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grant",2023,40000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Sassa plans to use electronics and paper methods to survey guests before and after the events. We will also use the data to measure metrics on the Number of people who attended. In addition, we plan to do data analyses to help improve our process. The goals of the project are as such: Inputs i. Board direction ii. Staff training iii. Partner Organizations iv. Grant Funding v. External Educational Resources (speakers) c. Activities i. Informational Sessions/Conferences ii. Community Education iii. v. Peer Support Instruction v. City/County involvement vi. Pre- and Post-metrics to conclude and compare data d. Outputs i. Represent data that can analyze (descriptive statistics?) ii. Number of youth who attend iii. Number of training offered iv. Number of community contacts v. Number of immigrants who increase understanding of Somali culture vi. Number of diverse Professionals (Nurse, Lab Tech?) who present Outcomes 1. Outcome 1: To enhance the understating of the Somali culture and its importance to the community. 2. Outcome 2: To steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. 3. Outcome 3: To give Somali immigrants the tools and resources to convey their culture meaningfully. 4. Outcome 4: To prevent cultural misunderstandings resulting in violent groups and property damage. 5. Outcome 5: To bridge cultural and traditional customs with the opportunities available in the U.S. A 6. Outcome 6: To provide a survey to see how neighbors perceive Somali culture ","SASSA has made significant progress toward our outcomes and goals. We are also on track to meeting the rest of the goals. We boosted the awareness of Somali culture and involved other Minnesotans to help foster an understanding of Somali heritage and culture. Our events, found on the attached youtube link, allowed us to host and initiate theatrical (plays, showcases, and presentations) for other Minnesotans who want to learn about their Somali neighbors. The event was held in February and was attended by: 1. Mayor Kim Norton, 2. Two state senators 3. Three state representatives 4. Rochester Police Department 5. Mayo Clinic Representatives 6. Cambodian, Spanish communities, and others 7. Additional members of the communities The outcome of the event was positive and people were able to ask several questions. ; SASSA was able to reach its goals with inputs from the board, partner organizations, and staff training to deliver education and understanding of heritage and culture. Our activities included information sessions, discussions, and public events to reach the larger community to learn about Somali culture. In addition to our events, we had direct collaboration with city and county officials and many esteemed leaders attended our event. This is important as it sets the tone for the impact of these events. As part of our outcomes, SASSA was able to enhance the understating of Somali culture and its importance to the community. We were able to steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. We were able to provide the tools and resources to convey the culture of Somali immigrants meaningfully. Our educational events were able to prevent cultural misunderstandings and bridge cultural/traditional customs with the opportunities available in the States. Our neighbors were able to perceive Somali culture at its best and had the opportunity to ask questions. ",,,N/A,40000,,"Our board is very diverse and representative of the Somali community; below are some key examples.(SASSA), Board List and Their Affiliations CHAIR, FANAH ADAM - Access and Opportunity Advisor at South Central College-Mankato and FaribaultBOARD MEMBER, ABDISALAN SABRIE - Owner of Sun Home Health Care INC, Rochester (Also SRO's Director of Small Business Program)BOARD MEMBER, YAHYE AHMED Rochester Public Schools Par-legalBOARD MEMBER, FATUMA OMAR - Rochester Business Owner, Interpreter for Mayo Clinic for 10+ years. (Also, SRO's Director of Woman Empowerment ProgramBOARD MEMBER, DR. SHAFICI MOHAMED - M.D at Mayo ClinicBOARD MEMBER, MOHAMUD AHMED - Nurse Mayo Clinic; FANAH ADAM -CHAIRAccess and Opportunity Advisor at South Central College-Mankato and Faribault, MN OMAR DAHIR - VICE CHAIRMayo Clinic Employee and Student at RCTC AHMED ADEN - SECRETARYFederal Interpreter ABDISALAN SABRIE - BOARD MEMBEROwner of Sun Home Health Care INC, Rochester (Also SRO's Director of Small Business Program) FATUMA OMAR - BOARD MEMBERRochester Business Owner, Interpreter for Mayo Clinic for 10+ years. (Also SRO's Director of Woman Empowerment Program) YAHYE AHMED - BOARD MEMBER Rochester Public Schools Par-legalABDIRASHID TURE - BOARD MEMBERFundraiser for SRO Local Scholar DR. SHAFICI MOHAMED - BOARD MEMBER Medical Doctor at Mayo ClinicASHA AFRAH - BOARD MEMBERMinneapolis Businesswoman and Community Activist MOHAMUD AHMED - BOARD MEMBERNurse at Mayo Clinic ABDUL-KADIR -ADAM -Board Member Interpreter for St. Paul Public Schools",,"Somali American Social Service Association",,"The Somali community in Rochester, MN, is one of the most connected cultural groups in the region. Our project hopes to untangle the rich culture that is often hidden from the public sphere in Rochester, Unity begins with knowing your neighbors. MN. Through the Humanities Center's Cultural Grant, we will implement a program to inform and teach our fellow neighbors about the Somali culture. Our platform will be based on speakers, multimedia, tv programming, and print.",,,2022-07-01,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sassa-cultural-heritage-and-community-identity-grant,,,,
10013366,"Saymoukda Vongsay",2020,10000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","We are confident in our abilities to execute this project successfully because we have experience in producing collaborative work and creating public art. With that stated, we have a clear plan of actions for our project. Below are our anticipated outputs and outcomes.   Anticipated OUTPUTS: -- 9 artists impacted -- 400+ combined hours of artists’ work -- 300+ community members engaged -- 100+ APIA artists engaged as ambassadors for the project -- 500+ online downloads/engagements -- 75 minimum # of Manuals printed (estimate based on budget) -- 15 complimentary copies to selected partner organizations serving APIAs   Anticipated OUTCOMES: -- 100% of collective members will have worked with another member that they did not work with prior to The Manual project -- we anticipate that at least 40% of audiences will be aware and engage with an artist that they did not have prior knowledge of -- we anticipate that at least 70% of audiences will feel better empowered to begin/continue to pursue creative expressions towards their own healing (mental, emotional, spiritual, physical) -- we anticipate that at least 80% of audiences will have a better understanding of how the arts impact their lives every day (in every way) and how cultural production work is necessary for individual and collective identity and wellbeing   To gauge the audience/community impact, we will conduct ""low pressure/laid back"" aural surveys and written surveys that we will disseminate at the public event. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,NA,,"Saymoukda Vongsay",Individual,"Curated by Saymoukda Duangphouxay Vongsay, The Manual will contain ruminations from 9 Southeast Asian artists exploring themes like refugee identity formations, healing, trauma, (re)imaginings, cultural preservation, manifesting new identities, and decolonization. The Manual will combine short films and interactive elements like quizzes, reflective and creative writing prompts, poems, comics, tongue-in-cheek astrological readings, a map on how to find “home,” coloring pages, infographics, etc. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Saymoukda,Vongsay,,,,,,612-338-8257,saymoukda@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/saymoukda-vongsay," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
25365,"School Service Program and “Explore Minnesota: Pines, Mines and Lakes” Interactive Children’s Exhibit",2015,97000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. CDM will increase SSP enrollment from the six school districts in close proximity by 20% over the previous ten-month period.2. Walk-in attendance for the three-month period (April 01 – June 30, 2015) will increase 15% over the same time frame in 2014.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,97000,,,1.22,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This Legacy grant will focus on the too-often neglected local school districts that have generally not participated in the CDM SSP at the same level as distant schools in surrounding counties. A new CDM interactive exhibit is badly needed to draw back visitors who have been looking for something new at the Museum for children.",,,2014-09-01,2015-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1900",director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/school-service-program-and-explore-minnesota-pines-mines-and-lakes-interactive-children-s-e,,,,
10038444,"SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship Program",2024,190000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Short-term indicators of success include: The number of participants engaged; Increasing the number of participants who report being engaged in cultural programming outside of OLN; Mid-term indicators include: Participants show diversity in age, geography, lived experiences (education levels, income, profession, language acquisition, cultural affinity); Increased feelings of satisfaction / belonging (i.e. network connections, to Oyate leaders, to Tiwahe, to community, etc.); Increased feelings of being culturally connected; Examples of Oyate leaders sharing and passing on cultural knowledge to teach others (includes external influences); Long-term indicators include: type of changes in leadership behaviors, self-efficacy / confidence, and activities in community or work contexts; Use of Indigenous behaviors and leadership models have increased and/or is more balanced with western models/leadership behaviors; Application of and measurable increases of capacities through behavioral and program changes.",,,20000,Unknown,183000,7000,"Wakinyan LaPointe (Chair), Reid Raymond (Vice Chair), Amber Annis, Kim Galvan, Mary Kunesh, Maggie Lorenz, Kelly Miller, Nigel R Perrote, Alyssa Terleski",,"Asian Economic Development Association ",,"AEDA is requesting $211,366 for the SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship, an arts and cultural education program aimed at helping lower-income Minnesota Southeast Asian youth aged 16-18 develop as writers and artists. The program will provide creative writing classes and internships during summer breaks and after school, offering inclusive spaces and culturally relevant activities. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves, develop leadership skills, and foster relationships with peers and positive adult mentors. Over 12 weeks, youth will participate in workshops and internships, culminating in publishing their non-fiction writing in a program magazine and curating and presenting their artwork in two weeklong exhibits at XIA Gallery. The SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship will engage 48 Minnesota Southeast Asian youth -- Hmong, Lao, Khmer, Karen, Karenni, Thai, and Vietnamese -- in six Fellowship Circles, with eight participants in each circle. The circles will be organized by gender/gender identification, offering both female and male circles in the summer and fall of 2024, and one circle per gender in the spring of 2025. Each youth circle will take part in 8 two-hour weekly workshops. These workshops will encourage meaningful discussions and creative writing activities related to gender roles, cultural expectations, and healthy traditional values. The participants will also collaborate with artist mentors and collectively publish a magazine showcasing their work. Additionally, they will design and create artwork for sale at XIA's consignment gift shop and curate exhibits featuring adult artist mentors from the SE Asian communities. Following the completion of the workshops, each Circle will be assigned an artist mentor to support them in planning, designing, curating, and presenting their writing and art projects in the XIA Gallery, AEDA's exhibition and performance space in Little Mekong. They will be assisted with marketing strategies, such as creating flyers, posters, and social media to promote their two-week exhibits in the surrounding community. The program aims to have a positive impact on participants' lives. The Girls Circles will provide a space for Southeast Asian girls to share their lived experiences and voices through writing and art projects. Positive role models will mentor them to boost their confidence and foster personal growth. The Boys Circles also aims to promote a sense of brotherhood and community. Workshops will highlight positive narratives about Hmong and SE Asian males, explore personal legacies, and emphasize building healthy relationships for ongoing development and leadership. In conclusion, the SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship seeks to empower lower-income Southeast Asian youth by allowing them to express themselves creatively, develop leadership skills, and build supportive relationships. Through workshops, internships, and exhibitions at XIA Gallery, the program aims to nurture their artistic talents, foster a sense of cultural pride and identity, and create new artwork that authentically reflects Minnesota SE Asian youth's voices and stories. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Va-Megn," Thoj",,,,,," (651) 222-7798 ext. 222",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sea-us-write-design-fellowship-program-1,,,,
10034038,"SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship Program",2024,190000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The program aims to have a positive impact on participants' lives. The Girls Circles will provide a space for Southeast Asian girls to share their lived experiences and voices through writing and art projects. Positive role models will mentor them to boost their confidence and foster personal growth. The Boys Circles also aims to promote a sense of brotherhood and community. Workshops will highlight positive narratives about Hmong and SE Asian males, explore personal legacies, and emphasize building healthy relationships for ongoing development and leadership.",,,20000,"MRAC, McKnight Foundation",,,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice-Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"Asian Economic Development Association",,"This project, SEA Us Write & Design Fellowship, is an arts and cultural education program aimed at helping lower-income Minnesota Southeast Asian youth aged 16-18 develop as writers and artists. The program will provide creative writing classes and internships during summer breaks and after school, offering inclusive spaces and culturally relevant activities. Participants will have the opportunity to express themselves, develop leadership skills, and foster relationships with peers and positive adult mentors.",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Npaus,"Baim Her",,,,,,"(651) 222-7798",npausbaim@aedamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sea-us-write-design-fellowship-program,,,,
10038490,"Seeds of Culture: Interactive Native Learning for Every Student",2025,49679,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1. Increased Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity; 2. Improved Engagement with Native American History and Art; 3. Enhanced Critical Thinking and Empathy (Critical Thinking, Inquiry, and Literacy); 5. Increased Cultural Representation in the Curriculum (Student Engagement and Belonging); 6. Strengthened Community and Family Engagement (Identity Development); 7. Student Retention of Key Cultural Practices (Skills for Global Citizenship) ",,,13540,Unknown,44880,4799,"Thomas Peacock; Elizabeth Albert-Peacock",,"Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing",,"Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing is a Native owned publishing company with a focus on creating and developing Native books written by Native authors and illustrated by Native artists. We are uniquely positioned to create and curate materials and experiences that support a curious, connected, compassionate society. This project will increase the collective understanding of ourselves, our communities, and our histories through stories and interactive educational resources. This application will create interactive materials supporting K-12 Native students, and increase the depth/breadth of ALL K-12 students in Burnsville Public Schools (ISD191) by connecting them to innovative formats of Native arts, culture and heritage. If awarded, this project will: Provide accessible cultural and ethnic studies materials in Native cultural trunks for each elementary (8), middle school (2), and high school (1) designed to immerse students in Native art, culture, and heritage. The trunk includes an interactive website and components, such as hands-on activities, storytelling tools, and visual/media resources that bring Native traditions to life, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of indigenous cultures. Imagine students discover a Native craft, like a dreamcatcher, in the trunk. An interactive craft kit will allow students to create traditional art/objects, including materials and instructions for making a miniature dreamcatcher or beaded bracelet, accompanied by an explanation of its cultural significance. An audio guide narrating the history/meaning behind the craft, as told by an Elder, would add an interactive, multimedia element to their experience. In partnership, we anticipate the Native cultural trunks and age appropriate interactive activities will directly reach 192 Native students (PreK-5, 90; grades 6-8, 47; and, grades 9-12, 55), and over 5,200 non-Native students in grades K-12: *3,339 students and 142 teachers in grades K-5 *1,546 students and 12 teachers in grades 6-8 * 598 students and 5 teachers in grade 11 ISD191 communities (Burnsville, Eagan, Savage) understand the need to provide innovative and accessible cultural programming. With just over 100,000 residents, they have seen major changes over the past decade. The District's student population shifted from 70% White to 68% students of color. Economic levels also changed: 64% of families qualify for assistance. Providing a Native cultural trunk in schools promotes inclusivity, and contributes to a more respectful, well-rounded understanding of their Native students/families/community. The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee presented recommendations to the School Board (2/25/25). Board Chair Anna Werb said the committee's insight and critical lens is especially important. It is my hope that we will continue to come from a space of growth and learning and in following our core values of inclusive partnerships and cultural proficiency, we look forward to collaborating to seek change and take action. Specific activities supported by grant funding include: *Procure Native items for each trunk *Develop interactive website and/or component activities *Document digital Native Elder stories *Source influential Minnesota Native leaders, educators, policymakers *Professional development for K-12 educators on trunk/contents use ",,,2025-06-14,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Thomas," Peacock",,,,,," (218) 310-8532",,Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Dakota,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seeds-culture-interactive-native-learning-every-student,,,,
10034050,"Seeds4Hope Storytelling Project",2024,43650,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The expected outcomes are significant: participants developing storytelling as an art form to convey Hmong cultural heritage, Hmong women celebrating their cultural identity as storytellers, increased cultural preservation efforts, promotion of storytelling as a valuable educational tool, enhanced cultural understanding and competence, and a digital repository contributing to a deeper understanding of Hmong culture. This empowerment not only fosters a sense of pride and voice within the community but also plays a crucial role in preserving and celebrating Hmong cultural heritage, ensuring its transmission to future generations. Additionally, storytelling enhances self-expression, fosters community connections, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and may lead to leadership development, contributing to a more inclusive and culturally enriched Minnesota community.",,,,Unknown,43650,,"Annie Lee (President), T. Mindy Heu, LCSW (Vice President), Mai Shoua Yang (Treasurer), Marcey Xiong (Secretary), Julie Xiong, Xee Xiong, Xue Lee, Elizabeth Thao, Xia Vang",,Seeds4Hope,,"The ""Seeds4Hope Storytelling Project"" is a transformative initiative deeply rooted in values like curiosity, connection, and compassion. Storytelling Workshops will teach the art of storytelling emphasizing its role in cultural preservation and self-expression. Curriculum Development aims to create a comprehensive storytelling curriculum and integrate it into academic programs. Storytelling Events will provide a platform for participants to share narratives, fostering reflection and dialogue. A Digital Storytelling Repository will archive stories, essays, and narratives, making them accessible to a wider audience and contributing to research in the humanities. The one-day summit is a pivotal component of the ""Seeds4Hope Storytelling Project,"" serving as a culmination of our efforts to empower Hmong women in Minnesota as storytellers and cultural stewards. This event provides a unique platform for participants to showcase their storytelling skills and share narratives that celebrate Hmong cultural heritage. It offers an opportunity for meaningful interactions, dialogue, and reflection among community members and external stakeholders, furthering our mission of fostering cultural understanding and competence. The summit not only represents a significant milestone in our project roadmap but also symbolizes the collective strength and resilience of the Hmong community in preserving and celebrating its rich cultural identity. The expected outcomes are significant: participants developing storytelling as an art form to convey Hmong cultural heritage, Hmong women celebrating their cultural identity as storytellers, increased cultural preservation efforts, promotion of storytelling as a valuable educational tool, enhanced cultural understanding and competence, and a digital repository contributing to a deeper understanding of Hmong culture. This empowerment not only fosters a sense of pride and voice within the community but also plays a crucial role in preserving and celebrating Hmong cultural heritage, ensuring its transmission to future generations. Additionally, storytelling enhances self-expression, fosters community connections, promotes cross-cultural understanding, and may lead to leadership development, contributing to a more inclusive and culturally enriched Minnesota community. The project roadmap consists of six phases, including initiation, workshop implementation, digital repository development, a one-day summit, and post-summit evaluation and reporting. The project's budget for a rolling 15-month period covers expenses such as personnel, program costs, marketing, technology, and community engagement, totaling $48,500. ",,,2024-05-25,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marcey,Xiong,,,,,,"(651) 500-3885","marcey@seeds4hope.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Digitization/Online Information Access","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seeds4hope-storytelling-project,,,,
10038459,"Serpentina Arts ENCUENTROS Creative Collaboration series advances Minnesota Latinx visual artists through art events",2024,71179,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The assumption is Latinx artists will benefit by gaining confidence, inspiration, motivation and produce more artwork in preparation for future art opportunities. Latinx artist participants will gain confidence and expand their creative abilities and networks. Through the convenings, increase knowledge regarding access and securing art opportunities (outcomes). As a result, the intended effect is cultural preservation based on the respect for Latinx art community's values and Latinx artists will be better prepared to contribute in greater numbers to Minnesota's cultural programming in the future (impacts).",,,,Unknown,69619,1560,"Jessica Lopez Lyman (Chair), Rita Clare (Treasurer), Carolina Gustafson (Secretary), Bradley Smith",,"Serpentina Arts",,"The Serpentina Arts The Creative Collaboration series applies Chicano Artivista (artist + activist) tactics through convenings and Latin American art creation methodologies to reclaim cultural narratives and develop artistic projects that address the needs of Minnesota Latinx visual artists. This interdisciplinary and intergenerational collaboration is informed by the artists themselves to maximize reciprocity within the community and to propel favorable outcomes for this historically-marginalized population. For this grant, we propose ENCUENTROS, a series of workshops, art events, and symposia, geared to artists at different levels of experience to intentionally enhance their artistic capacity and network with other artists who have similar interests. All programming is designed to advance creative and professional development of the Latinx artists with the goals of inspiring ideas, teaching new skills to advance their craft, providing professional career guidance, supporting effective tools to become competitive in the artworld, providing more visibility of the artists, and generating conversations critical for our art community. To fulfill the artists' different aspirations requires establishing a nurturing environment that promotes growth through symbiotic approaches to creative expression programming while offering cultural understanding, bilingual staff, free admission, and sensitivity to the diversity among Latinx artists. The encounters are an intercultural exchange where artists gain knowledge through collective aesthetic and professional skill building. ENCUENTROS is organized around 4 themes activated through art events. The THEMES include: 1) Storytelling through Identity Exploration and Narratives within a public sphere uses traditional methods of puppeteering and textile techniques to address contemporary issues. 2) Public Art On-Point On-Site is about transforming a public space to reflect community values; 3) The Power of Print uses innovative versatile contemporary print methods for making multiple statements; and 4) How to Navigate the Artworld even when you are in the Midwest. Each ENCUENTROS theme will have a series of 3 events (See Event Timeline in section on how the project goals will be achieved). Each of the themes will have workshops for artists of all levels (no formal art training required: Storytelling through Puppets, two of the Power of Print sessions, Public Art: Intro to Murals and Artworld: Exhibition Planning. Accessibility is important as many Latinx artists are self-taught, and due to financial constraints have limited access to arts education and training. Each ENCUENTROS theme offers an event geared specifically for more seasoned artists, such as Power of Print workshop experimenting with dry pigments has a prerequisite of prior experience. In the Public Art series, one workshop will be dedicated to public art proposal writing. There are 3 Symposia: Immigrant Photographers re-examining and re-interpreting histories; Public Art Presentation, Navigating the Art World Panel. We will use our extensive artist roster to encourage Latinx artists attend. Latinx artists practice promoting their craft and will be mentored if needed to improve their presentation skills. Many of the ENCUENTROS activities will include food or refreshments as it is an important cultural component for community building and helps to increase attendance. ",,,2024-06-10,2025-09-30,,Ongoing,,,"MARIA CRISTINA (TINA)"," TAVERA",,,,,," (612) 558-2578",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/serpentina-arts-encuentros-creative-collaboration-series-advances-minnesota-latinx-1,,,,
10034031,"Serpentina Arts ENCUENTROS Creative Collaboration series advances Minnesota Latinx visual artists through art events",2024,71179,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The assumption is Latinx artists will benefit by gaining confidence, inspiration, motivation and produce more artwork in preparation for future art opportunities. Latinx artist participants will gain confidence and expand their creative abilities and networks. Through the convenings, increase knowledge regarding access and securing art opportunities (outcomes). As a result, the intended effect is cultural preservation based on the respect for Latinx art community's values and Latinx artists will be better prepared to contribute in greater numbers to Minnesota's cultural programming in the future (impacts).",,,,,,,"Jessica Lopez Lyman (Chair), Rita Clare (Treasurer), Carolina Gustafson (Secretary), Bradley Smith",,"Serpentina Arts",,"This project includes: 1) Storytelling through Identity Exploration and Narratives within a public sphere uses traditional methods of puppeteering and textile techniques to address contemporary issues; 2) Public Art On-Point On-Site is about transforming a public space to reflect community values; 3) The Power of Print uses innovative versatile contemporary print methods for making multiple statements; and 4) How to Navigate the Artworld even when you are in the Midwest. Each ENCUENTROS theme will have a series of three events. Each of the themes will have workshops for artists of all levels Many of the ENCUENTROS activities will include food or refreshments as it is an important cultural component for community building and helps to increase attendance.",,,2024-06-10,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Maria Cristina (Tina)",Tavera,,,,,,"(612) 558-2578","Serpentinaarts@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/serpentina-arts-encuentros-creative-collaboration-series-advances-minnesota-latinx-visual,,,,
19206,"Seventeen-County School Service Program and Wizard of Oz Exhibit and 75th Anniversary Celebration",2014,96000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. CDM will increase overall SSP enrollment from within all 17 counties by 25% over the previous ten-month period.2. The Museum will reach at least two new schools in each of our seven new target counties of Becker, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd and Wadena. We’ll also reach at least one new school group from each of the ten core counties.3. Walk-in visitation in June 2014 will double over the previous June attendance.4. The June 10-14, 2014 festival will generate statewide, national and international media attention on internet, television, radio and print outlets. $1 million in free publicity is documented.","1.From December through March 2014, a contract-for-services registrar was engaged to complete a thorough catalog/inventory of all the items in the new Wizard of Oz collection. 1,946 artifacts were physically tagged and computer entries made – listing the item’s catalog number, name, object title, creator description, material composition and condition. 2.CDM staff conceived and rendered exhibit drawings in time to begin fabrication of the new Land of Oz exhibit in April. Enough time was allowed to complete the construction in time for the grand opening on June 10th. A stated goal for a new exhibit to spark new and renewed interest in CDM was achieved. 3.Both lead teachers at CDM traveled to and visited with their peers at the Duluth Children’s Museum and the Minnesota Children’s Museum. As a result of these visits, CDM staff implemented many new ideas and improvements to museum exhibits.",,378500,"Blandin Foundation, Minnesota Humanities Center, Itasca County Historical Society, Jonathon Miner",96000,,,.5,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children’s Discovery Museum (CDM) continued aggressive School Service Program (SSP) enrollment strategies to reach the seven new counties of Becker, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena. A new Wizard of Oz exhibit was mounted in time for the 75th Anniversary Celebration, June 10-14, 2014. ",,,2013-09-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1900",director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/seventeen-county-school-service-program-and-wizard-oz-exhibit-and-75th-anniversary-celebrat,,,,
10038413,"Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed: Sustaining Somali Heritage through the Arts in Minnesota",2024,22050,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"By promoting inclusivity, it breaks down cultural barriers and nurtures a sense of unity within the community; Artistic Development: The project offers local artists and dancers an opportunity to expand their skills and repertoire. It encourages artistic innovation and collaboration across different cultural forms, enriching the local artistic landscape; Educational Enrichment: Students benefit from classes that supplement cultural education, providing them with immersive experiences beyond textbooks. It fosters a deeper appreciation for diversity and cultural heritage among learners; Community Engagement and Cohesion: Engaging individuals from diverse backgrounds promotes social cohesion, encouraging understanding and unification. Participants learn from one another, fostering a more connected and respectful community.",,,,Unknown,20500,1550,"Not Available",,"The Qalanjo Project",,"Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed, which in the Somali language describes the interconnectivity of the Somali people and culture, is a comprehensive cultural project by The Qalanjo Project aimed at preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Somali community through various artistic expressions in Minnesota. Our initiative is designed to address the challenges faced by the Somali diaspora in maintaining their cultural identity, fostering community engagement, and creating a platform for cross-cultural understanding with the larger Minnesota community. Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed will initiate visual arts programs, including traditional Somali painting, and contemporary art forms. In particular, we will create short-form film and media content geared at capturing the authentic Somali experience in Minnesota and how the Somali community is defining culture. We will cultivate spaces for the community to engage with artistic practices, not from the perspective of something foreign but with the pedagogical approach that all people are capable of creating art. We will host workshops and exhibitions that will provide a space for community members to explore and showcase their artistic expressions of Somali visual culture. We know that as a community with a significant oral tradition, the Somali language is a key component of cultural identity. Our project will include language workshops and poetry events to encourage the use and appreciation of the Somali language among younger generations, fostering a sense of pride in their linguistic heritage and allowing them to find their voice, in both English and Somali. To engage the broader community, our project will facilitate the creation of public art installations that reflect Somali culture. This will be done in partnership with local community members and other Somali organizations to strengthen those connections and to create collaborative partnerships. Through this project, we will establish partnerships with local art organizations, educational institutions, and community centers to maximize our community resources, expertise, and reach. For us at The Qalanjo Project, this is not just a project; it is a commitment to sustaining and celebrating the diverse heritage of the Somali community in Minnesota. By intertwining traditional and contemporary artistic expressions, this project initiative seeks to create a lasting legacy that fosters cultural pride, understanding, and unity within the community and beyond. The Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed project extends its focus beyond the Somali community to create a profound impact on both Somalis in Minnesota and non-Somali community members. The overarching goal is to bridge cultural gaps, foster understanding, and cultivate a shared sense of Somali heritage. Through this, we will organize cultural exchange programs, inviting non-Somali community members to actively participate in workshops, exhibitions, and events. This inclusive approach encourages a two-way cultural exchange, providing opportunities for shared experiences and a deeper understanding of Somali heritage. In essence, Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed endeavors to be a catalyst for positive change, fostering a sense of belonging and shared heritage that transcends ethnic boundaries. Our project's impact is measured not only in the preservation of Somali culture but also in the creation of a more interconnected and harmonious community for all residents of Minnesota. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-06-30,,"In Progress",,,Muhubo," Mohamed",,,,,," (612) 644-2852",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Olmsted, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/silsiladda-soomaaliyeed-sustaining-somali-heritage-through-arts-minnesota-1,,,,
10034091,"Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed: Sustaining Somali Heritage through the Arts in Minnesota",2024,22050,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project's success is defined by the triumphant documentation, revitalization, and celebration of Somali cultural heritage, ensuring the preservation of traditions and practices. Noting and recording attendance and participation rates in workshops, events, and cultural celebrations serve as tangible indicators of community engagement. As well as the quality and quantity of documented oral histories, visual art pieces, and cultural artifacts provide a measurable assessment of the project's impact on cultural preservation. Evaluation of the integration of Somali arts and culture into educational curricula, along with feedback from educators, students, and institutions, contributes to understanding the educational impact.",,,,,,,"Sagal Sahal (President), Fardowsa Hassan (Treasurer), Samira Mohamud (Secretary)","0.8 FTE","The Qalanjo Project",,"This project, Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed, which in the Somali language describes the interconnectivity of the Somali people and culture, is a comprehensive cultural project by The Qalanjo Project aimed at preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Somali community through various artistic expressions in Minnesota. Silsiladda Soomaaliyeed will initiate visual arts programs, including: 1) traditional Somali painting, and contemporary art forms; 2) create a short-form film and media content geared at capturing the authentic Somali experience in Minnesota; 3) cultivate spaces for the community to engage with artistic practices; 4) host workshops and exhibitions that will provide a space for community members to explore and showcase their artistic expressions of Somali visual culture.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Sara,Osman,,,,,,"(612) 978-9604",admin@theqalanjoproject.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/silsiladda-soomaaliyeed-sustaining-somali-heritage-through-arts-minnesota,,,,
10034041,"Sing Again-Preservation of oral Somali Children's songs and lullabies",2024,121394,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The primary recipient of this project is Somali children and their families; this project will also benefit educational settings, such as family literacy programs, early learning programs, ELL programs, and district preschool programs, in addition to Head Start and Center-based and family childcare. Teachers, educators, and caregivers can use the lullabies to help bring multicultural books to their classrooms and support Somali children in their programs to learn more about their culture and language. Finally, the larger community will benefit as well. Copies of the final material will be cataloged in libraries and available as a resource for learning spaces. Libraries will be among the first spaces where lullaby readings and singing will occur, in addition to family homes and community centers.",,,,Unknown,115579,5815,"Not Available",,"Marian Hassan",,"This project, entitled Sing Again, aims to preserve Somali lullabies, originally passed generation to generation through oral tradition, by transcribing them in children's lullaby book and creating website for resource-sharing and archival so that future generations of children may know them. Along with this invaluable recording of these lullabies, largely memorized by Somali elders, is the active archiving and safeguarding of cultural practices, parenting values and character education that will benefit future generations of Minnesota families. The outcomes of Sing Again are threefold: (1) to preserve the Somali heritage language and culture through the interviewing of elders resulting in the publication of a bilingual children's book of Somali lullabies that will support intergenerational family learning and cultural celebration, (2) to develop an educator guide for teachers, youth workers and other community members to facilitate broader cultural engagement and learning about the Somali community through organized activities using the book, and (3) to document, via a website and social media, our experience as cultural historians within this project as a resource for future Minnesota community researchers, artists and historians. Impact Ultimately, the impact of the project will be the publication and distribution of a bilingual, illustrated volume of children's lullabies that will provide families with a deepening appreciation for their Somali heritage and/or the richness of their Somali neighbors' contribution to Minnesota. To facilitate cultural learning outside of family structures, we widen the possibility of cultural preservation to partnerships with school systems and community centers across Minnesota. Through an educator guide, the richness of these lullabies can be used with young people to teach character education, values, and cultural pride. Activities will be geared towards children in Early Childhood, Pre-K and K-6 grades, but we anticipate older youth will also appreciate reading and learning about these lullabies. Goal: Target 300 unique educators, youth workers and/or community members to access the website to download the educator guide. Along with the audio and video recordings of these lullabies traditionally sung and shared on the project website, we will document our own journey as community researchers and artists, providing a template for future cultural communities interested in broader artistic collaborations and cultural preservation. ",,,2024-05-28,2026-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Marian,Hassan,,,,,,"(651) 214-2603",mhassan1@yahoo.com,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Chisago, Dakota, Faribault, Hennepin, Marshall, Ramsey, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sing-again-preservation-oral-somali-childrens-songs-and-lullabies,,,,
10038479,"SIV YIG CULTURE",2025,37800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Increased proficiency in media tools and techniques; Enhanced job readiness and employability; Greater confidence in professional settings. Richer representation of community experiences and cultures; Increased engagement and connection within the community. Improved public knowledge of local issues and resources; Greater community involvement and advocacy; Enhanced dialogue and problem-solving around community challenges.",,,,"City of St. Paul contract, grants from private and federal foundations, earned revenue from memberships, classes, and productions",37800,,"WangFue S. Xiong (President), Lai Xiong (Vice President), Bouavang Xiong (Culture), Chang Xiong (Secretary), Kabao Vang (Treasure), Kou Yang (Treasure), Cher Toua Yang (Advisor), Nao Lue Xiong (Advisor), Chang Ying Chang (Advisor)",,"SIV YIG CULTURE CENTER",,"Preserving Our Traditional Culture: We aim to keep our traditional culture alive by teaching it to our children. Through workshops, storytelling sessions, and community gatherings. Support for the Elderly: We recognize the importance of caring for the elderly, particularly those who do not have children to support them. Our project will provide resources and assistance to those aged 120 and older, as well as to children who may be orphaned. Promoting Positive Values: Utilizing Siv Yig culture, we will teach children to cultivate kindness and respect, encouraging them to love and honor their parents. By instilling these values through cultural practices. Teaching the Hmong Language: Language is a crucial part of cultural identity. We will establish programs aimed at teaching the Hmong language to children, ensuring they grow up with a strong understanding and appreciation of their linguistic heritage and history. This will be vital to preserving our culture and preventing it from fading into obscurity. Siv Yig Culture Project Mission Statement. Our mission is to engage, educate, and empower individuals and families by connecting them to their cultural roots and providing vital support to both youth and elderly community members. Project Description. The Siv Yig Culture Project will offer a variety of activities designed to achieve our mission. With the funding requested, we will implement the following key initiatives: Cultural Education Workshops: We will organize workshops for children and families to learn about traditional Siv Yiv practices, crafts, music, and storytelling. These workshops will be interactive and participatory, allowing participants to engage directly with elders and cultural leaders, ensuring the transmission of knowledge across generations. Language Preservation Programs: Recognizing the importance of language in cultural identity, we will develop Hmong language classes for children and adults. These classes will not only teach the language but also integrate aspects of Hmong history and culture, helping participants to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of their heritage. Support Programs for the Elderly: We will create a support network for elderly Siv Yig community members, focusing on those who lack familial support. This will include social gatherings, wellness checks, and activities that promote both physical and mental well-being, ensuring our elders remain engaged and connected to their community. Cultural Festivals and Community Events: These gatherings will celebrate Siv Yig traditions through dance, food, music, and art, inviting the broader Minnesota community to participate and learn about our culture. Mentorship and Leadership Development: Programs designed for youth will emphasize leadership skills through cultural storytelling and presentations, allowing participants to take active roles in their communities and advocate for cultural preservation. For Youth: By engaging young people in cultural education and language preservation, we aim to instill a strong sense of cultural identity and pride. For the Elderly: Our support programs will enhance the quality of life for elderly Siv Yig community members, reducing feelings of loneliness and isolation. By reconnecting them with their cultural roots and the younger generation, we will help bridge the gap between ages. ",,,2024-09-28,2025-04-30,,"In Progress",,,WANGFUE," SONGVUE XIONG",,,,,," (651) 315-3355",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/siv-yig-culture-1,,,,
10034141,"Siv Yig Culture",2025,37800,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"At least 75% of participants who complete the language instruction program will demonstrate measurable improvements in their English language skills, as assessed by pre- and post-program evaluations. We aim to enroll a minimum of 100 individuals in our language classes within the first year, with an attendance rate of at least 80% for enrolled participants. At least 50% of participants will report increased confidence in engaging with the community, including attending local events or participating in community discussions, as measured by surveys administered at program completion. We anticipate providing direct support services to at least 40 individuals from challenging home environments, with 70% reporting improved emotional well-being or stabilization in their personal lives. 90% of participants will express feeling safe and support in the learning environment, as measured by feedback surveys conducted throughout the program. At least 80% of participants will demonstrate an increase in knowledge and appreciation of Hmong culture, as measured by assessments before and after cultural education sessions.",,,,,,,"WangFue S. Xiong (President), Lai Xiong (Vice President), Bouavang Xiong (Culture), Chang Xiong (Secretary), Kabao Vang (Treasure), Kou Yang (Treasure), Cher Toua Yang (Advisor), Nao Lue Xiong (Advisor), Chang Ying Chang (Advisor)",,"Siv Yig Culture Center",,"Through workshops, storytelling sessions, and community gatherings, the Siv Yig Culture Center will offer support for the elderly, Hmong language preservation classes, English classes, mentorship and leadership development, and cultural festivals and community events.",,,2024-09-28,2025-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Wangfue,"Songvue Xiong",,,,,,"(651) 315-3355",WANGXIONG80@YAHOO.COM,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/siv-yig-culture,,,,
18456,"Sixteen-County School Service Program",2013,100000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8 ","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","School class enrollment from December 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 will increase from 2,611 children to 3,650 ( 40 % ) over the previous year's seven-month period.A significant majority of teacher rating scores will average 4.5 or higher on questions asked in the Written Teacher Survey Form ( 1 being the lowest, and 5 being the highest score ).At least one new elementary school class from each of our six additional service counties will be enrolled. A 30-school goal identified in 2011 has proven to be unrealistic.At least 10 new elementary school classes from our core ten-counties will be enrolled.A DVD and website video to increase long-distance participation via technology will be produced. Over the next two years, these tools will help boost outlying school enrollment.","CDM met the 40% enrollment growth objective with nearly 1,000 additional participants over the same 7-month period the previous year. Program enrollment reached 3,527 individuals.A majority of average teacher rating scores reached 4.5 or above (5 out of 9 questions).CDM enrolled one new class from each of these six new target counties - Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd & Wadena. A school group from Blue Earth county was also served.Exceeding the objective of 10, CDM enrolled 14 classes/schools within the ten-county core service area that have not participated in the past.Our new CDM website was up and running in June.Prospectes for a new core exhibit have been set in motion with the acquisition of a 3,000 piece Wizard of Oz collection valued at $250,000. A new Oz exhibit will open in June 2014 in time for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Wizard of Oz.",,285625,,100000,,"Officers: Doug Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rasmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Carole Erickson, Pamela Miner, Laura Nikkel, Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids will build on recent enrollment momentum and further increase participation with its School Service Program, which takes down the economic barriers for visiting school groups. The Legacy grant will fund more educators and facilitators, curriculum development, scholarship aid, transportation assistance, art and teaching supplies, and the addition of a new exhibit to the museum.","Schools in the sixteen rural Minnesota counties of Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, Saint Louis, Todd and Wadena do not have resources to provide creative out-of-the-classroom extended learning for their children. Many students are culturally and educationally deprived. The vast distance from large cities most often denies these children the rich creative offerings of a metro area. Poverty is endemic in northern Minnesota, and many children are at great risk. More than 15 % of children in each of these counties live in poverty. The rate is even higher in Aitkin and Itasca counties - topping 26% in some areas.",,2012-12-06,2013-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 1, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 2, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 3, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 4, Sixteen County School Program Dino Dig Class Photo 5","Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sixteen-county-school-service-program,"Michele Callahan is Director of Administrative Affairs at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts (MIA). In addition to her duties as director of administrative affairs, she also manages board relations for the museum and serves as a staff officer on the MIA Board of Trustees as its Assistant Secretary. Ms. Callahan has been with the MIA since 1995, and has worked in museum administration for over 25 years.Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. She joined the Science Museum as a program and exhibit developer for the award-winning exhibit RACE: Are We So Different? Ms. Jones-Rizzi began her career in 1985 as an exhibit developer and cultural program leader at the Boston Children's Museum. She has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement and collaboration. Lyndel King has been director and chief curator at the Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota since 1981. She is also an adjunct professor in art history and professor of museum studies. Prior to her work at the Weisman, Ms. King worked as director of exhibitions and museum programs for Control Data Corporation and as an exhibition coordinator at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.",,,2
10013388,"Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA)",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Sassa plans to use electronics and paper methods to survey guests before and after the events. We will also use the data to measure metrics on the number of people who attended. In addition, we plan to do data analyses to help improve our process.   The goals of the project are as such: Inputs Board direction Staff training Partner Organizations Grant Funding External Educational Resources (speakers) Activities Informational Sessions/Conferences Community Education Peer Support Instruction City/County involvement Pre- and Post-metrics to draw conclusions and compare data Outputs Represent data that can analyze (descriptive statistics,…) Number of youth who attend Number of training offered Number of community contacts Number of immigrants who increase understanding of Somali culture Number of diverse Professionals (Nurse, Lab Tech…) who present Outcomes To enhance the understating of the Somali culture and its importance to the community. To steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. To give Somali immigrants the tools and resources to convey their culture in a meaningful way. To prevent cultural misunderstandings resulting in violent groups, and property damage. To bridge cultural and traditional customs with the opportunities available in the U.S.A. To provide a survey to see how neighbors perceive Somali culture. "," Outcome 1: To enhance the understating of the Somali culture and its importance to the community. We made an effort to make sure the Somali Culture was understood properly. We worked with translators to sure ambiguous phrases were conveyed accurately. Outcome 2: To steer the direction of knowledge towards a central source through our webpage. We have accomplished this by making sure SASSA would be the contact if anyone was interested in our services or even learning more. Outcome 3: To give Somali immigrants the tools and resources to convey their culture in a meaningful way. This was also accomplished and the tools were provided and on how to find these resources. Outcome 4: To prevent cultural misunderstandings resulting in violent groups, and property damage. A lot of misunderstanding was worked out and all parties were to ask any questions they had Outcome 5: To bridge cultural and traditional customs with the opportunities available in the U.S.A. We found that most people have the same goals in dreams, safety, and goals. Outcome 6: To provide a survey to see how neighbors perceive Somali culture. We are still working on finding a way to capture this information via Zoom. ",,,,20000,,"Fanah Adam, Omar Dahir, Ahmed Aden, Abdisalan Sabrie, Fatuma Omar, Yahye Ahmed, Abdirashid Ture, Dr. Shafici Mohamed, Asha Afrah, Mohamud Ahmed, Abdul-Kadir Adam",1,"Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Somali community in Rochester, MN is by far one of the most connected cultural groups in the region. Our project hopes to untangle the rich culture that is often hidden from the public sphere in Rochester, MN. Unity begins with knowing your neighbors. Through the Humanities Center's Cultural Grant we will implement a program to inform and teach our fellow neighbors about the Somali culture. Our platform will be based on speakers, multimedia, tv programming, and print. ",,,2020-06-01,2021-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Omar,Nur,"Somali American Social Service Association (SASSA)",,,,,507-990-5289,onur@sassamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Olmsted,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-american-social-service-association-sassa," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013389,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",2020,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Goal #1: Preserve Somali language and culture within the Somali community Success of this goal will be: - an estimated 160 students have expanded knowledge of Somali language and culture - number of students and attendance at each class will be tracked - Outcomes for each class session will be tracked for each student - Satisfaction surveys will be given at the end of each training to both students and parents. - Changes to curriculum will be made based on comments received. - A Language and Culture curriculum will be developed and can be taught again the future. - Participation/attendance in Danta dance groups is over 90%.   Goal #2: Introduce Somali art culture to all Minnesotans Success of this goal will be: - Festival committees in Minnesota are requesting performances of the dance groups and musicians - Danta dance groups of Somali youth are performing at events – with an anticipated 3 performances for Rochester’s group and 2 performances for Faribault’s group. - Musicians who were members of the Waaberi Band will perform at events - Number of perfomances will be tracked ","Goal #1: Preserve Somali language and culture within the Somali community. We met most of this goal. We had 102 students take part in the language and dance trainings. The training was offered online during the grant period. We had originally planned to offer the trainings in Faribault and Rochester, but because the classes were online and there was high interest from other students, we were able to provide the training to interested students from Minneapolis and Owatonna. We surveyed the students through oral surveys and the results were that 100% of the students felt they gained knowledge in Somali language and culture. We could also gauge interest through our 90% rate of student class attendance. Surveys among parents gave the same results - 100% of parents felt their children gained knowledge in Somali language and culture. We did not meet our second measure of success of having Danta dance groups perform at events due to COVID concerns.   Goal #2: Introduce Somali art culture to all Minnesotans. We offered Danta dance training beginning in January and going through the grant period. We were able to provide training to 102 students from Rochester, Faribault, Owatonna, and Minneapolis. Due to COVID-19, we were not able to have dance groups performing at festivals in Minnesota. Because of this, we did not meet this goal. We do still have strong interest in Danta dancing among the youth and will be continuing the groups. We are hoping to be able to have dance groups perform next summer. ",,,,40000,,"Yusuf Ahmed, Sadat Ali, Anab Garuf, Hassan Hussein, Ayan Mohamed, Susan Starr, Gulad Mohamoud, Daniel Reisman, Joy Watson, Hussein Weli, Sayid Mohamed, Mohamed Yarow, Faisel Ahmed",0.36,"Somali Community Resettlement Services","Non-Profit Business/Entity","This project will connect Somali youth to their rich cultural heritage through arts and language. The Somali Youth Cultural Empowerment project will ensure youth learn their native Somali language and culture through classes taught by Somali teachers and will participate in the cultural tradition of Danta Dance. A dance group will perform at cultural events, with music performed live from previous members of the Somali supergroup, Waaberi, and thus, share Somali art culture with Minnesotans. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julie,Olson,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",,,,,507-384-3553,julie@somalcrs.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-community-resettlement-services," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013390,"Somali Museum of Minnesota",2020,50000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Outcome: Programs in Somali art and culture will become available to Minnesotans who historically do not access arts programing, including Somali-American youth and elders Evidence: Participants will access programming that was otherwise unavailable Evidence: Somali Museum will increase programs offered by 15% from 2018-2019 Outcome: Somali-American youth will access Somali traditional art forms, which were previously unavailable to them Evidence: Youth will give testimony about their new exposure to Somali art forms Outcome: Non-Somali Minnesotans will participate in programs about Somali culture and art for the first time Evidence: Participants will give testimony about their new exposure to Somali art ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Dr. Abdulfatah Mohamed, Bashir Sheikh, Lisa Friedlander, Busad Ali Kheyre, Asha Hibad, Mohamed Ahmed Salad, Abdullahi Samater, Kate Roberts, Osman M. Ali",1,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Somali Museum of Minnesota will curate and present two new monthly series of public programs designed to amplify, celebrate, and preserve Somali culture. The first series will be gallery-based and draw from the museum’s collection to offer Somali language, cultural and history instruction targeted to Somali families and school age youth. The second series, designed for a broader audience, will present artist talks and demonstrations, dance performances, exhibitions, and poetry readings. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,"Khadijah Zahra",Muse,"Somali Museum of Minnesota","1516 East Lake St. Suite 011",Minneapolis,MN,55407,612-308-7251,zahra@somalimuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Statewide, Stearns, Washington, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-museum-minnesota," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009921,"Somali Community Resettlement Services Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","The goal is to develop a “Basic Somali Language and Culture Class” curriculum. Through research, SCRS has not found curriculum for basic Somali language and culture available to be taught in a traditional setting (face-to-face). This course will be a 20 – 30-hour training for people in the general community, and possibly Somali youth. Each class session with have an element of language and an element of culture. Curriculum will be developed such that the course will be able to be tailored to fit a business’ or agency’s needs. ","Success will be to have the “Basic Somali Language and Culture” class developed and available to train employees of businesses, agencies, and general community members. SCRS has met the outcome. A ""Basic Somali Language and Culture"" class has been developed and Rice County Social Services has two departments that are interested in having their staff take the class as soon as in-person training is available in our area again. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Yusuf Ahmed, Sadat Ali, Anab Garuf, Hassan Hussein, Ayan Mohamed, Nadiro Mohamed, Gulad Mohamoud, Daniel Reisman, Joy Watson, Hussein Weli, Mohamed Yarow",,"Somali Community Resettlement Services","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The goal is to develop a “Basic Somali Language and Culture Class” curriculum. This course will be a tailored 20 – 30-hour training for people in the business community as well as Somali youth. Each class session with have an element of language and an element of culture. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Julie,Olson,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",,,,,507-384-3553,julie@somalcrs.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Rice, Steele",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-community-resettlement-services-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10009922,"Somali Parents Autism Network Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Project in progress; information will be updated upon completion of interim and final reporting. ",,"outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Somali Parents Autism Network","Non-Profit Business/Entity","A project that helps families express their feelings through poetry, sharing historical perspectives on disability within the Somali Community. We will invite school administrators, teachers, and community members and discuss the social stigma of disabilities and mental health through innovative strategies. In our parent to parent peer support, we have event nights where parents gather informally and express their daily barriers for the first half of the session, and then we go through resource sharing the second half of the session. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Deeqaifrah,Hussein,"Somali Parents Autism Network",,,,,612-532-3925,deeqaifrah@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-parents-autism-network-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
37750,"Somali Community and Museum – Competitive (State Fiscal Years 2018-2019)",2018,6000,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide Somali-based collaborative programs for arts and cultural heritage. The Somali Museum of Minnesota may apply for a grant under this paragraph. The funding must be used for programs to provide arts and humanities education and workshops, mentor programs, classes, exhibits, presentations, community engagement events, and outreach about the Somali community and heritage in Minnesota. ",,,,,,,6000,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to the Somali community through the competitive grant process. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations. ",,,2017-07-01,2019-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-community-and-museum-competitive-state-fiscal-years-2018-2019,,,,
37750,"Somali Community and Museum – Competitive (State Fiscal Years 2018-2019)",2019,7125,"2016 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$200,000 each year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide Somali-based collaborative programs for arts and cultural heritage. The Somali Museum of Minnesota may apply for a grant under this paragraph. The funding must be used for programs to provide arts and humanities education and workshops, mentor programs, classes, exhibits, presentations, community engagement events, and outreach about the Somali community and heritage in Minnesota. ",,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota State Legislature asked the Minnesota Humanities Center to award arts and cultural heritage grants to the Somali community through the competitive grant process. Legacy funds are appropriated to the Humanities Center to support such work. A small portion of each appropriation was reserved by the Humanities Center for direct expenses related to administering the grant. Should any portion of this reserve be unused, the difference will be awarded to the respective organizations. ",,,2017-07-01,2019-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Laura,Benson,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-772-4244,laura@mnhum.org,"Fund Administration","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-community-and-museum-competitive-state-fiscal-years-2018-2019,,,,
10031071,"Somali Cultural Presentation",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcome: Programs in Somali art and culture will become available to Minnesotans who historically do not access arts programing, including Somali-American youth and elders -Evidence: Participants will access programming that was otherwise unavailable -Evidence: Somali Museum will increase programs offered by 15% from 2020-2021 Outcome: Somali-American youth will access Somali traditional art forms, which were previously unavailable to them -Evidence: Youth will give testimony about their new exposure to Somali art forms Outcome: Non-Somali Minnesotans will participate in programs about Somali culture and art for the first time -Evidence: Participants will give testimony about their new exposure to Somali art ","The funding received by the Somali Museum has allowed for the successful implementation of various cultural events and initiatives. These events have brought together diverse communities in Minneapolis, including the African American, Asian, Native American, Pan African, and Scandinavian communities. The outcomes achieved through these events are as follows: Community Event Dinner:The community event dinner served as a platform for fostering intercultural connections and understanding among different communities in Minneapolis. By bringing together various cultural groups, the dinner created opportunities for dialogue, shared experiences, and appreciation of diverse traditions and heritage. Flag Song Recording: Collaborating with local Somali artists and youth, the Somali Museum recorded a flag song. This initiative aimed to celebrate Somali culture, promote artistic expression, and provide a platform for young talents to showcase their creativity and passion. The recording serves as a tangible outcome of the collaboration and cultural preservation efforts. Book Reading: The book reading event, titled ""Sincerely, Somali,"" provided a platform for Somali authors and poets to share their literary works. This event fostered community engagement and highlighted the richness of Somali literature and storytelling traditions. The outcome of the book reading was the promotion and appreciation of Somali written works within and beyond the Somali community. Articles on Oral Traditions and Baraanbur: The Somali Museum's publication of articles on oral traditions and Baraanbur contributed to the documentation and preservation of Somali cultural heritage. These articles served as educational resources, providing insights into the importance and significance of oral traditions and the traditional dance form of Baraanbur. The outcome of these articles was the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of cultural understanding.",,,"McKnight Foundation - $10,000",75000,,"Dr. Abdulfatah Mohamed, Chair Public Health Professional, Minnesota Department of Health Bashir Sheikh, Accountant Manager, Baz Accounting Accounts and financial management specialist Kate Roberts, Secretary Ph D, Art HistorySenior Exhibit Developer, Minnesota Historical Society Busad Ali Kheyre, Board Member Social Worker, Somali Senior Center, Minneapolis Elders' rights advocate, liaison to network of Somali elders Asha Hibad, Board Member Director, Somali Senior Center, Minneapolis Organizational management specialist Abdullahi Samater, Board MemberSchool Security Officer, Ubah Medical Academy Education advisor, community fundraising expert Fartun Wardhere, Board Member Community organizer president for serenity recovery center llc Mohamed Ahmed Kayd, Board Member Director, kayd foundationAare health system llc. ceo. Eric Larson, Board Member Executive Director, Clinical ServicesThe Lovaas Institute for Early Intervention",,"Somali Museum of Minnesota",,"The Somali Museum of Minnesota will develop a series of programs for Somali and non-Somali audiences for public viewing and education. All programs are designed to amplify, celebrate, and preserve Somali culture and will include activities such as artist talks, demonstrations, dance performances, exhibitions, and poetry readings. Some will be performed live; others will be recorded in studio, videographed and edited for viewing by an audience. A written text will accompany each performance.",,,2022-10-01,2023-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Zahra,Muse,,,,,,6123087251," zahra@somalimuseum.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-cultural-presentation,,,,
10031088,"Somali Culture Video Project",2022,90000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Goal #1: Preserve Somali language and culture within the Somali community Outcome: an estimated 160 Somali youth throughout Minnesota have expanded knowledge of Somali language and culture Goal #2: Introduce Somali art culture to all Minnesotans * Outcome: An estimated 80 mainstream Minnesotans have expanded knowledge of Somali language and culture Goal#3: Develop an effective system of delivery that can be easily replicated for long-term sustainability * Outcome: Satisfaction surveys show either satisfiedor very satisfiedwith course delivery","Because the funding we received was less than our request, we revised our project to focus on cultural competency videos to be used for outreach and education with community partners. The timeline was revised as follows: May- June: Stakeholder interviews and needs analysis, June- August: Develop content and narratives, develop contact and interview list, July- Nov 30th: Filming begins with identified community members and background footage. We are on schedule with our milestones to date. To begin the project, we interviewed community members and community partners with a focus in Rice County. Our community partners included: Healthy Communities Initiative, Workforce Development, Metro Youth Diversion, Jennie-O Turkey, and others. As we progressed, we identified common themes that arose in our conversations. The interviews revealed a need for a greater understanding of Somali culture in the following three areas: Somali youth engagement, Somali culture in the workplace, and Somali women in their community. Through referrals from our community partners and our own networks, we developed a list of people whom we'd like to interview. Poet Nation Media developed a list of questions related to our narratives and began interviews. In December, the Program Team was shown a preview of the content thus far. Our filmmaker has called his work 'edutainment.' Through this approach, we strive to address misconceptions and ignorance with humor and art, using video as our medium. We believe the videos, when complete, will be useful in many sectors: from business HR departments, workforce development partners, community health professionals, and community organizations such as the Rotary and local churches. The need for this work to be presented to businesses in Rice County is great. ; The funding provided through this grant has yielded substantial and impactful results, greatly advancing our mission to enhance understanding and support for the Somali community. Through careful planning, dedicated execution, and rigorous evaluation, we have achieved significant milestones. Work Accomplished: Local communities had the opportunity to learn about Somali culture and heritage. Also, many second-generation Americans with Somali parents were able to gain an understanding of their ancestral backgrounds that they hadn't had before. This has inspired conversations for the younger generations to take pride in their culture and act as a bridge between both sides. Video Series Production: Poet Nation Media and the Somali Community Resettlement Services collaborated to produce a comprehensive video series that delves into key topics relevant to organizations working with Somali communities. Among the segments, there are explorations of Somali youth, Somali women, Somalis in the workplace, and the integration of Somali youth born and raised in America into their cultural heritage. The series provides insight into changes within the Somali community as it adapts to new surroundings. Expert Interviews: Working in collaboration, Poet Nation and the Somali Community and Resettlement Services conducted a collection of in-depth interviews with experts. The interviewees consisted of both Somali Americans and recent arrivals who possessed extensive knowledge of Somali culture, tradition, folklore, language development, evolving communities post-resettlement to different parts of the world, and many other topics. These interviews offered valuable insights into various aspects of Somali life such as unique cultural practices and challenges encountered during the immigrant experience when settling in Minnesota. Scripting and Storyboarding: Developed meticulous scripts and storyboards for each video segment, ensuring a clear, cohesive, and culturally sensitive narrative. This process involved careful consideration of the information to be conveyed and its resonance with the intended audience. Filming and Production: Filmed interviews at SCRS's offices, providing a conducive environment for experts to share their knowledge. Poet Nation Media's expertise in video production ensured high-quality recordings with professional visuals and audio. Post-Production and Editing: Engaged in thorough post-production and editing, seamlessly integrating graphics, visuals, and overlays to enhance the overall viewing experience. The final product is a polished, informative, and engaging video series. Achievement of Goals: The goals set forth in the training units have been effectively addressed through the video series. These include: Understanding Somali Culture: The videos offer comprehensive insights into Somali culture, covering topics such as cultural and religious distinctives, communication styles, and diverse cultural facets. This information serves as a foundational resource for organizations working with Somali communities. Navigating Challenges and Opportunities: By addressing challenges faced in the immigrant experience, including issues related to youth, mental health, language, and racism, the videos equip organizations with a nuanced understanding of the unique hurdles Somali individuals may encounter. They also highlight opportunities for building stronger connections within the community. Thriving in Organizations: The videos shed light on how Somalis have not only adapted but thrived in Minnesota. This includes discussions on faith, cultural celebrations, and practical considerations like prayer spaces and communication pathways within organizations. The collaboration with Poet Nation Media and the creation of these training videos represent a significant step forward in providing valuable resources for organizations working with Somali communities. These videos are poised to serve as a vital tool in enhancing cultural competence and improving the effectiveness of services provided. We look forward to the positive impact this initiative will have on the community and the organizations involved.",,,"No other funds were leveraged for this period. . No other funds were spent other than indicated in the invoice attached. . In kind filming space and overhead provided by SCRS. ",84633,,"Board Members Somali Community Resettlement Services Abdullah (Sharif) Hared anhared@somalcrs.org Faisal Ahmed- Board Chair dheelas1@hotmail.com Julie Olson jaolson100@gmail.com Abdirashid Farah farahabdirashid546@gmail.com Gulad Mohamoud guuhele2@gmail.com Joy Watson joylwats@gmail.com Sadad Ali sadad.a.ali@mail.com ; SCRS Board Members Abdullah (Sharif) Hared, Somali Community Resettlement Services Faisal Ahmed- Board Chair Julie Olson - Former Program Manager, SCRS Anab Garuf - Rochester Community Elder Yusuf Ahmed- Manager, Jennie- O Turkey, Faribault Abdirashid Farah- Community Elder Gulad Mohamoud- Small business owner, Essential Home Health Care, Hennepin County Joy Watson- Housing Director, Rice County Sadad Ali- Small business owner, Riverside Home Health, Steele County ",,"Somali Community Resettlement Services",,"The Somali Language and Culture Classes Project will honor and preserve Somali culture by first, connecting Somali youth to their rich cultural heritage through arts and language classes and second, by providing a class for others in the mainstream Minnesota community to learn about Somali language and culture. This project will pilot teaching Somali language and culture through utilizing taped sessions with an in-person bi-lingual facilitator in order to allow for future sustainability.",,,2022-03-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ifrah,Abdullahi,,,,,," 612-353-6380"," ifrah@somalcrs.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Olmsted, Rice, Steele, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-culture-video-project,,,,
10031105,"Somali Sessions: Intro and Advanced",2022,115000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Outcome #1: 7 Intro to Somali Language and Culture cohorts will be offered in 2022-23.This will be measured by class offering and sign-ups. We have held 2 Intro cohorts in 2022 and have the dates set for 5 Intro cohorts in 2023. Outcome #2: A new curriculum will be developed for our new class: Advanced Somali Language and Culture The measurement for this is having it done in time to host 9 cohorts during the grant period. In Summer 2022, our contractors wrote the curriculum for our Advanced cohort and designed our new webpage for both courses and also designed new PowerPoint slide decks for both courses as well. Outcome #3: 6 Advanced Somali Language and Culture cohorts will be offered in 2022-23. This will be measured by class offering and sign-ups. We have held 1 Advanced cohort in 2022 and have the dates set for 5 Advanced cohorts in 2023. Outcome #4: Participants will grow in their knowledge of Somali Language and Culture in both the Intro and Advanced courses. This will be measured by pre and post surveys given to each cohort. Pre and post survey question #1: On a scale from 1-10, how much do you know about the Somali LANGUAGE after attending this series? (1=not knowing anything, 10= knowing all) In the 2 Intro cohorts, most participants started around a 1 and grew to a 5 or 6. In the Advanced cohort, participants started at 3 or 5 and grew to 7 or 8. Pre and post survey question #1: On a scale from 1-10, how much do you know about the Somali CULTURE after attending this series? (1=not knowing anything, 10= knowing all) In the 2 Intro cohorts, most participants started around a 3 and grew to a 7. In the Advanced cohort, participants started at a 5 and grew to 8 or 9.","We are right on track with all of our plans and our timeline for the project!",,,"Unite Cloud spent $2,000 of our 2023 budget to complete the funding for classes that were offered. ",80100,,"Younsook Yeo Morgan Tate Pedro Dos Santos Breeze Hennes Dr. Christi Siver Antionette Lee",,Unitecloud,,"Unite Cloud will join with Farhiya Iman to host 12 Intro to Somali Language and Culture sessions. Also, Farhiya will develop a curriculum for a new class: Advanced Somali Language and Culture. Once the class is built, we will host 9 Advanced classes.",,,2022-01-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Natalie,"Copeland Ringsmuth",,,,,,4044220290," natalie@unitecloud.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-sessions-intro-and-advanced,,,,
10034133,"Somali Museum - Building Cultural Resilience and Financial Sustainability",2024,67500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The successful implementation of this project at the Somali Museum is poised to yield transformative impacts on the organization's overall functionality and sustainability. Firstly, the comprehensive 5-year strategic plan will serve as a guiding framework, aligning the museum's objectives with a clear mission and vision. This strategic roadmap will enhance decision-making, promote organizational cohesion, and strategically position the museum for future growth within the Somali community and beyond. The project's focus on financial planning and proficiency, mainly through QuickBooks training and specialized financial workshops, is expected to fortify the museum's financial foundations. The strengthened board governance and staff development components will contribute to a more effective and skilled leadership team. Moreover, the engagement of external consultants and trainers specializing in nonprofit management will infuse the organization with industry best practices, ensuring that the Somali Museum remains at the forefront of cultural institution management.",,,11500,Unknown,67500,,"Dr. Abdelfattah Mohamed (Chair), Bashir Sheikh, Kate Roberts (Secretary), Bused Ali Khayre, Asha Hiba, Abdullahi Smatter, Fortum Ward here, Mohamed Ahmed Kady, Eric Larson",,"Somali Museum",,"The Somali Museum aims to strengthen its operational and financial foundations while strategically planning for the next five years. Through this opportunity, we intend to elevate board governance and staff development to ensure the museum's long-term sustainability, enriching the cultural landscape and fostering community engagement. Through this project, we have three key objectives. 1. Stabilize Operating Revenue and Financial Systems: The Somali Museum, like many cultural institutions, faces unique challenges in securing stable operating revenue. Our project will conduct an in-depth analysis of existing financial practices, identifying opportunities to diversify revenue streams, implement best financial management practices, and strengthen the museum's fiscal resilience. 2. Develop a Five-year Strategic Plan: The Somali museum holds a rich cultural heritage that deserves thoughtful planning to ensure its preservation and growth. We will collaborate to define the museum's strategic goals, establish a clear mission and vision, and develop a comprehensive plan for the next five years. This roadmap will guide the museum in expanding its reach and impact within the Somali community and beyond. 3. Increasing Board Governance and Staff Development: The Board and staff will take part in tailored training sessions to empower board members with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective governance, while staff development programs will foster professional growth, enabling the museum to meet the increasing community needs. This project will seek guidance from experts in nonprofit management, providing the Somali Museum with tailored and culturally specific consultation and training. This strategic input will support the museum in adopting best practices, optimizing its organizational structure, and navigating the complexities of cultural institution management. Through this process, we anticipate the Somali Museum of Minnesota emerging as a resilient cultural institution deeply embedded in the community we serve. The project seeks to secure the museum's financial stability and operational efficiency and amplify its role as a cultural cornerstone, celebrating and preserving the rich heritage of the Somali people in Minnesota. We aspire to createa lasting legacy that bridges generations and fosters cross-cultural understanding. ",,,2024-04-09,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Zahra,Muse,,,,,,"(612) 308-7251",zahra@somalimuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-museum-building-cultural-resilience-and-financial-sustainability,,,,
10038457,"Somali Language Heritage Program",2024,60300,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of our project will be defined and measured through several key indicators, with evaluations conducted by both internal and external stakeholders. One of the top priority for success will be the successful completion of curriculum development for 4th-grade students. The ultimate broader goal is developing a K-12 Pathway for the Somali Heritage Language program in the future. The incremental addition of grade levels each academic year is a strategic approach to achieving this long-term vision. Success will be determined by the seamless integration of new grade levels, ensuring the sustained growth and continuity of the program. The establishment of dedicated Somali culture spaces will serve as another benchmark for success. This space, adorned with artifacts sourced from Somali Museums' gift shops and specially ordered miniature Somali huts, will provide a culturally immersive environment for students. The success of this endeavor will be measured by the creation and utilization of this space, fostering a connection between students and their heritage.",,,30000,"In kind donations, equipment loans, and personnel cost shares from the MN Historical Society and the Center for The Study of Political Graphics",60300,,"Sharon El-Amin (Chair), Collin Beachy (Vice-Chair), Abdul Abdi (Treasurer), Lori Norvell (Clerk), Fathia Feerayarre (Director), Adriana Cerrillo (Director), Ira Jourdain (Director), Kim Ellison (Director), Joyner Emerick (Director), Halimah Abdullah (Student Representative), Abdihafid Mohamed (Student Representative)",,"All Nations Program, South High School",,"Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is dedicated to advancing Heritage Languages acquisition programs. We have developed Heritage Language programs specifically tailored to languages commonly spoken by our diverse student body, such as Somali, Hmong, and Spanish. These programs are designed to serve bilingual students and newcomers, as well as those who hold a cultural and heritage connection to the languages offered. MPS is committed to fostering multilingualism and multiculturalism within its curriculum. In alignment with recent educational research emphasizing student-centered learning and positive representation of students' cultural heritage, we aim to empower students by reflecting their identities in both their educators and the curriculum itself. The grant we are requesting will support the newly developed Somali Heritage Language Program. Somali has rich oral traditions as foundational elements of language usage and development. As a less commonly taught language, Somali often lacks accessible curricula within mainstream publishing companies. It will specifically support the development or continuation of projects at four school sites: Sullivan Steam Magnet, Lyndale Community School, Heritage Academy and South High. The proposed projects being supported through this grant funding are : 1. Artist Residency: 1 artist engaging students at 2 schools to bring cultural authenticity and creativity to language education. 2. Immersive Learning Experiences: Purchase Somali artifacts to provide students with immersive, real-world contexts to reinforce language acquisition in Somali ""culture spaces"". 3. Curriculum Development: Extended time for staff to create tailored, high-quality teaching materials and activities that cater to Somali heritage language. Hire community and language experts to produce unit lessons plans. These skill sets are essential for addressing students' holistic needs, enabling them to succeed both in their academic journeys and in their community interactions. By nurturing connections between students, their families, and their cultural heritage, our program creates a strong support system. Additionally, students will expand their language repertoire and gain a profound understanding of self, reinforcing their cultural identities and self-worth. ",,,2024-06-04,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Alicia," Skow",,,,,," (612) 668-4300",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-language-heritage-program-1,,,,
10034032,"Somali Language Heritage Program",2024,60300,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of our project will be defined and measured through several key indicators, with evaluations conducted by both internal and external stakeholders. One of the top priority for success will be the successful completion of curriculum development for 4th-grade students. The ultimate broader goal is developing a K-12 Pathway for the Somali Heritage Language program in the future. The incremental addition of grade levels each academic year is a strategic approach to achieving this long-term vision. Success will be determined by the seamless integration of new grade levels, ensuring the sustained growth and continuity of the program. The establishment of dedicated Somali culture spaces will serve as another benchmark for success. This space, adorned with artifacts sourced from Somali Museums' gift shops and specially ordered miniature Somali huts, will provide a culturally immersive environment for students. The success of this endeavor will be measured by the creation and utilization of this space, fostering a connection between students and their heritage.",,,30000,,,,"Sharon El-Amin (Chair), Collin Beachy (Vice-Chair), Abdul Abdi (Treasurer), Lori Norvell (Clerk), Fathia Feerayarre (Director), Adriana Cerrillo (Director), Ira Jourdain (Director), Kim Ellison (Director), Joyner Emerick (Director), Halimah Abdullah (Student Representative), Abdihafid Mohamed (Student Representative)",,"Minneapolis Public Schools",,"This project will support the newly developed Somali Heritage Language Program. Somali has rich oral traditions as foundational elements of language usage and development. As a less commonly taught language, Somali often lacks accessible curricula within mainstream publishing companies. It will specifically support the development or continuation of projects at four school sites: Sullivan Steam Magnet, Lyndale Community School, Heritage Academy and South High.",,,2024-06-04,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Muhidin,Warfa,,,,,,"(612) 668-0174","Muhidin.Warfa@mpls.k12.mn.us ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/somali-language-heritage-program,,,,
10031012,"Songkran ",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Our top three outcomes for this program are to provide access to traditional Thai and Southeast Asian art education, to provide a safe space for our community to celebrate and heal, and to facilitate cross-cultural learning and understanding. The performances and collaboration with the artists allow us to build bridges and connect with old and new artists alike.We are also excited to introduce new performances and groups from around the Midwest and country to allow even more opportunity for education. In the past, our events such as Songkran and Thai Sunday Markets often encouraged cultural artists to return annually to share new displays of artistry and pride for our culture. In terms of providing a safe space for our community to celebrate and heal, the Thai Cultural Council selected the Minnesota State Capitol, which will be able to accommodate more community members and guests. We hope the new location adds an additional sense of renewal to the festival, symbolically stepping into a new space and new year at the same time.With this event, we have created a unique celebration of Songkran, the Thai New Year, that features Thai and Southeast Asian artists from around the world, varied traditional food vendors, a bazaar, and traditional ceremonies. Additionally, we have had similar proposed outcomes for events and programs in the past, which we have measured through qualitative data methods, primarily interviews. The Minnesota Songkran Festival will be much larger than past programs, we want to focus on developing multiple methods of data measurement that will allow us to get a broader perspective of outcomes achieved. We will be using interviews, attendance records, vendor records, and surveys to track proposed outcomes and how they were achieved. Collecting this data will measure proposed outcomes by giving a better idea of populations reached via attendance records. Additionally, interviews and surveys will be incentivized so that we can more closely measure the outcomes of cross-cultural learning and Thai and Southeast Asian art education. These interviews and surveys will ask the participants to record what they knew about Thai and Southeast Asian art and culture before attending and what they know after, as well as measuring a sense of community.",,,,,,,,,"Thai Cultural Council of MN",,"The Thai Cultural Council seeks to host Songkran, or Thai New Year, at the Minnesota State Capitol. Songkran is an important festival in Thai culture as it symbolizes moving into the new year with community, family, and elders. Due to the separation caused by COVID-19, this Songkran festival will be our largest event yet with planned performances, bazaars, markets, and food stalls all curated with the aim of celebrating Thai and SE Asian culture together with our Minnesotan community. ",,,2022-05-28,2022-05-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/songkran,,,,
10031108,"Songwriting and Performing for Somali American Youth",2022,140000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","With support from MHC, Ka Joog aims to achieve the following outcomes: 210-300 youth will create music and perform songs during community-wide concerts90% of participants will self-report an increase in knowledge of Somali music after participating in workshopsAt least 1,500 people will attend Ka Joog's community-wide musical performances70% of surveyed attendees will indicate they have new knowledge or understanding after participating in a presentation","As of December 31, 2022, below are the outcomes of the project: - We have engaged 50 youth that created music and performed a community event that we held in December in Minneapolis - 85% of the participants reported an increase of knowledge within the workshops - During the the community-wide event in December, we had 175 who attended - Based on the survey from attendees, 80% indicated they gained knowledge from the program ",,,N/A,151989,,"Ali Elmi Hussein Mohamed Abubakar Ahmed Aisha Mukhtar Guled Abdullahi Abdi Barkat",,"Ka Joog",,"Ka Joog requests funding from the Minnesota Humanities Center to offer songwriting and composition to Somali American youth enrolled in FANKA, our arts education program. We will contract with Nimcaan Hilaac, a renowned Somali American songwriter, singer, and composer. We will offer 210-300 Somali youth in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Saint Cloud songwriting workshops facilitated by Mr. Hilaac. Their learning will culminate in a community-wide event featuring performances by our youth.",,,2022-01-03,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Becker, Carver, Clay, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/songwriting-and-performing-somali-american-youth,,,,
10013385,"Soomaal House of Art Microgrant",2020,2500,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Through this project, we aim to curate intimate exhibitions and gathering space for conversations about art and culture. We hoped this gesture will foster interconnectedness, and allow these artists a fresh opportunity to experiment with new ways of conceptualizing their artistic expressions. This project aimed to have: 3 young and emerging artists to exhibit works 500 community members attend the events. ","We were able to create programs that were open to the public and encouraged and mentored young Somali artists to showcase their works. The Soomaal artists worked with young and emerging artists with picking pieces to showcase and helped them formulate ideas. We held event outside to have people spread out and keep safe distant due to COVID19. We held four events at Soomaal (Seward neighborhood in Minneapolis) four weekends in September and October in 2020. Each event had 2-4 artists present their work. After their presentation, one of the Soomaal artists moderated talk where the audience engaged with the art work and the artists. We had 30-50 people at each event. Though we were able to work with the number of artists we aimed to, the audience were less than we anticipated which was largely due to the COVID19. ",,,,2500,,,,"Soomaal House of Art","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Soomaal proposes to do Spearwave - a monthly intimate exhibition and gathering space for conversations about art and culture. We hope this gesture will foster interconnectedness, and, using Spearwave as a foil, allow these artists a fresh opportunity to experiment with new ways of bringing to you the fruits of their artistic conceptions. In this program 3 Somali emerging artists will get the opportunity to learn, explore and exhibit a concept from beginning to end product. There will be four month process of learning/mentoring for the emerging artists that is being led by Soomaal and the lead artist. The emerging artists will explore concepts and skills need to present and exhibit their work at the end of the project. To conclude the project the emerging artists and the lead artist will show their work in an exhibit that will be open to the public. There will be a talk where they'll share their experience and process in hopes other artists in the audience to learn as well. In addition, to the staff at Soomaal, who are visual artists themselves, the emerging artists will work closely with an established artist and showcase with them at the end of the project. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Khadijah,Muse,"Soomaal House of Art","2200 Minnehaha Avenue, #200",Minneapolis,MN,55404,612-308-7251,k.muse@soomaalhouse.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soomaal-house-art-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031059,"Soomaal Artist Residencies",2023,73400,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Soomaal and 4 artists-in-residence will host or participate in 4 events total: 1 webinar with community members Measurables = 4 artists will share about their work for in-person plus online event. On average, 300 participants will engage with webinar online and 80 participants will engage in-person. 1 workshop at local schools (Ubah Medical Academy, Twin Cities International School) Measurables = 4 artists will share about their work and teach skills to students for in-person event. On average, 50 students and 5 adults (teachers, admin) will engage with workshop. 1 artist talk event Measurables = 4 artists will share about their work for in-person event. On average, 400 participants will engage with artist talk via social media. On average, 80 participants will engage with artist talk in person. 1 final exhibition Measurables = 4 artists will present their work for in-person exhibition. On average, 800 participants will engage with exhibition online or via social media. On average, 300 participants will engage with exhibition in person. The Development Director (DD) will be responsible for conducting evaluations of artists-in-residence. DD will lead the design and administration of pre- and post-assessments, collating responses, and reporting outcomes. Artists will be surveyed via Google Forms and partake in data-collecting forums with the DD. Pre- and post-assessments of artists will collect demographics and measure knowledge gained through the program, as well as qualitative changes in attitudes, interests and aspirations for their future. These assessments will be administered at the beginning, middle and end of the residency. In our evaluation, we will assess these characteristics: Artists detail their hopes and expectations for the residency Artists share feedback on what is working well for the residency program Artists share what can make the residency better Artists share how they have learned or grown during residency The evaluation plan will include formative and summative assessments. Formative evaluation will be used to determine any changes that need to be made during the project. In this way, the Soomaal team will learn from artists' input and adapt the program as needed. In addition, a final, summative evaluation will assess achievement of project outcomes. This information will be used to inform what Soomaal will do next in its residencies. Outcomes and final report will be shared with Soomaal funders and partners. Pre-and post-assessments will evaluate the achievement of the following outcomes: 100% will report they grew as an artist during the residency 100% will report they developed new networking connections with artists and/or organizations 100% will be able to identify how the residency has propelled them forward in their career","Starting October 2022, the Soomaal leadership team - consisting of Khadijah Muse, Kaamil A. Haider and Mohamud Mumin - have selected 4 artists to part of the residency program. The artists are listed below. Aragti Wadaag: Soomaal Residency Program Jowhara Sheikh Omar, 2022/2023 Drawing, painting and sculptureAesha Mohamed, 2022/2023 Poetry, painting and videoHamza Noor, 2022/2023 Illustration, graphic design and photographyMohamed Sheikh, 2022/2023 Narrative and documentary filmmaking The artists have beieng monthly with each other and the Curator and workshop ideas/concepts for the projects. Each artist has been working on creating their own artistic protofoliese with the support of Soomaal staff and mentors. Each Artist presented their learning process with the Soomaal artists community in hopes passing on what they have learned with other emerging artists. The goals of the residency(1) to give artists time to reflect, plan and create in a supportive, nourishing environment(2) to equip them to know skills and knowledge that will be of use to them well beyond their time in the residency(3) to expand artists networks via relationships-buiding with mentors, local schools and community membe ; As a result of the funding provided through this grant, the Soomaal House of Art has made significant progress in achieving its project goals. The project, which began in October 2022, focused on supporting four contemporary Somali-American artists through an 8-month art residency program, culminating in a group exhibition in 2023. The following outcomes have been achieved: Artist Selection and Residency Initiation: The Soomaal leadership team, consisting of Khadijah Muse, Kaamil A. Haider, and Mohamud Mumin, successfully selected and initiated the residency program for four talented Somali-American artists. The selected artists and their respective artistic disciplines are as follows:Jowhara Sheikh Omar, 2022/2023 Drawing, painting, and sculpture.Aesha Mohamed, 2022/2023 Poetry, painting, and video.Hamza Noor, 2022/2023 Illustration, graphic design, and photography.Mohamed Sheikh, 2022/2023 Narrative and documentary filmmaking.Monthly Collaboration and Mentorship: The selected artists have actively engaged in monthly collaborative sessions with each other, the Curator, and the Soomaal team to workshop ideas and concepts for their projects. They have received mentorship, guidance, and support from Soomaal staff to develop their artistic portfolios.Knowledge Sharing: Each artist has shared their learning process with the Soomaal artist community, contributing to knowledge sharing among emerging artists. This collaborative environment has not only supported individual artistic growth but has also fostered a sense of community and mentorship among artists.Artistic Growth and Network Expansion: The residency program has been successful in providing artists with the time, space, and support to reflect, plan, and create in a nourishing environment. It has equipped them with valuable skills and knowledge that will have a lasting impact on their careers. Furthermore, the artists have expanded their networks through relationships with mentors, local schools, and community members. The achievement of these outcomes has been measured through ongoing assessments, feedback from the artists, and the tangible progress made in their artistic work. The Soomaal team has continuously engaged with the artists to ensure that the goals of the residency are being met. For the residency program each artist pursued projects that were challenging and have experimented in media that they have not used in their artmaking practice. For instance, Aesha Mohamed who is primarily a painter worked on a photographic portrait series while Jowhara Sheikh Omar has in the past used drawing and painting but explored abstract sculpture during her time in the program. Hamza Noor, who is primarily an illustrator, incorporated photography in his final exhibited works, finally, Mohamed Sheikh who is a filmmaker who often is the principal director on his films explored screenwriting in his final work he wrote and directed a short film.",,,"McKnight Foundation - Rent/Facilities MRAC - Lights for the gallery ",73400,,"Zahra Muse - ChairKaamil A. Haider - Vice-Chair, Secretary, DirectorMohamud Mumin - TreasurerAdan Dirie - Board MemberAbdi Roble - Board Member ; Soomaal House of Art Board of DirectorsZahra Muse, Chair - Visual Artist and Art OrganizerKaamil A. Haider, Vice-Chair and Secretary - Visual Artist, Art Organizer and ArchivistMohamud Mumin, Treasurer - Visual Artist and Teaching ArtistAdan Dirie, Member - PoetAbdi Roble, Member - Community Archivist and Documentary Photographer",,"Soomaal House of Art",,"Soomaal House of Art (Soomaal) proposes an 8-month art residency project focused on supporting 4 contemporary Somali-American artists to create new work for a culminating exhibition. The artists will complete an 8-month long residency encompassing programs to share artists' work with the community through a group exhibition, artist talk, workshop at local schools, and webinar conversations with community members.",,,2022-10-01,2022-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katelyn,"Virginia Do",,,,,,6083474800," admin@soomaalhouse.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/soomaal-artist-residencies,,,,
10038365,"Sound and Sight Explorers",2025,72980,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Outcome 1: Engage 300 youth in 50+ hours of arts and music education programming outside of the school day. The Club Leader and Site Assistant will log program hours for each youth in Salesforce to track this outcome. Outcome 2: Host or coordinate approximately 400 art education encounters during the grant term. Outcome 3: Provide quality arts and music education programming while removing access barriers (cost, transportation, cultural/language alignment, no- or low- awareness of community art resources) through programming that engages youth and increases positive outcomes for youth at risk. We will measure the impact of engagement through the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) and the Survey of Youth and Academic Outcomes (SAYO). Outcome 4: At least 85% of youth who participate in Sound and Sight Explorers while attending out-of-school-time programs will report that the program has helped them discover what they are good at and what they like to do (as measured through the SAYO).",,,8800,Unknown,67980,5000,"Saul Alfaro Alvarez (Co-Vice Chair); Erin Bailey; Megan Carlson; Quinn Flannery; Eric Guth; P.T. Haider; Natalie Halverson; Ellen Iverson; Kathy Klein; Dr. Angelica Koch (Co-Vice Chair); Nikki McCane; Alyssa Melby (Co-Chair); Val Mertesdorf; Kirk Muhlenbruck; Meggan Nieson; Betsy Spethmann; Val Svenby; Linda Thornton (Treasurer); Brianna Velazquez Sanchez (Co-Chair)",1.2,"Northfield Healthy Community Initiative",,"Healthy Community Initiative's (HCI) Sound and Sight Explorers will support youth living in rural Rice County towards no cost art and music exploration. The project's priority group is the county's at-risk youth ages 3-24; and its overall project goal will be to increase access to arts and music education, including music skills, visual arts, and performing arts avenues that are otherwise unavailable due to prohibitive factors like cost and transportation. Success will be defined by increased access to arts and music education that is culturally- and interest-relevant to youth; as well youth who self-report positive outcomes regarding self-discovery and feelings of connectedness and engagement as a result of the program. We anticipate engaging more than 1,000 participants, 70% who are low-income, and we will track four specific outcomes: 300 youth, each engaged at a 50-hour minimum threshold of arts and music education programming outside of the school day; approximately 400 art education encounters during the grant term; removal of access barriers (cost, transportation, cultural/language alignment, no- or low- awareness of community art resources); and a 85% self-reporting rate that indicates the program has helped youth discover what they are good at and what they like to do. ",,,2025-09-25,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Tom," Steinmetz",,,,,,"(612) 207-4859",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Rice,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sound-and-sight-explorers,,,,
10009923,"Speaking Out Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Our primary goal for this project is to support Ayeeyo children in reconnecting with and retaining Somali cultural tales. Somali people have always passed down tales through the art of oral storytelling. These tales are told not only to entertain but also to teach lessons. Although many of the families whose children attend Ayeeyo may no longer live in Somalia, the center seeks to carry on cultural traditions as well as introduce new experiences. Ayeeyo staff and students expressed a desire to work with Speaking Out to create workshops that use storytelling and acting to center Somali stories, language and culture. Through this project, both Speaking Out and Ayeeyo have a shared vision of success we want to achieve. We want the children at Ayeeyo to have a deeper understanding of their cultural narrative and identity. For other non-Somali Minnesotans, we want community members to learn more about their neighbors’ history and backgrounds. Our proposed activities include: 20 sessions with 2 teaching artists/session at Ayeeyo which will include children listening to staff and teaching artists tell Somali cultural tales. Then, with support, students will retell them and act them out. Children will create their own theatrical retelling and will work with artists to make sets, props and costumes based on the Somali tales they heard. Children will share their Somali stories at a community celebration which will be planned in collaboration with Ayeeyo center directors and the children We will work with Suad and Raqiya at Ayeeyo to explore and determine who should be invited from the community and if there can be additional performances at local community spaces around the metro area. For a project like this, success looks messy. Success looks like creating a space where people of many ages come together to listen to each other, to disagree, to find inspiration in art and practice enacting change. We acknowledge that there are varied learning styles and levels of comfort when sharing ideas in front of a crowd and have therefore built in many different ways to participate in this event: watching the show, writing responses to open questions, sharing ideas verbally after the performance, embodying ideas by enacting them, participating in art-making activities as well as more casual discussion with food. Success looks like varied levels of participation by a variety of demographics (age, race, socio-economic status and gender). ","Despite the long interruption in delivery of the activities, all of the goals for this grant were met. Through interviewing site staff, we learned that the center felt like our partnership was once again a great success. Artists visited the center and held sessions that contained theatre and community-building games, storytelling, acting and puppet making. The children and staff loved the games and stories. In addition to telling cultural tales, teaching artists took theatre games and adapted them to Somali culture. For example, a theatre game originally called Grandmother’s Footsteps became Ayeeyo’s Footsteps - Ayeeyo means grandmother in Somali, and elders are revered in Somali culture. The children added chants to the game like, “Ayeeyo sees everything,” and the goal of the game was to reach Ayeeyo first. We found that some of the students were familiar with different versions of the cultural tales, and welcomed their tellings and sharing of the variations. The children were excited to share the versions that they knew and were proud to be the experts in the room. The sessions culminated in a final celebration with the community where we all shared a Somali meal. ",,,,5000,,"Sonja Kuftinec, John Sessler, Sandra Agustin, Emily Asp, Sonja Harriday, Emily Zimmer",,"Speaking Out Collective","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Ayeeyo Childcare Center is a Somali-American family’s business. Ayeeyo staff and students expressed a desire to work with Speaking Out to create workshops that use storytelling and acting to center Somali stories, language and culture. ",,,2019-12-20,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tessa,"Flynn Henderson","Speaking Out Collective",,,,,612-799-3317,speakingoutcollective@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/speaking-out-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10031096,Spirited,2022,22000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","These are the outcomes we aim to accomplish: 1. A documentary that is linguistically and culturally accurate and representative of the Hmong experience. This can be measured by the approval of a Hmong language consultant and positive feedback from community members through the feedback screening. 2. A community screening and discussion that has a positive impact. This will be measured by surveys that measure self-reported levels of personal and community impact. 3. An Impact Campaign plan. This will be measured by a complete impact kit that includes a curriculum, resources, swag and more focusing on Hmong shamanism. It will also include a 12 month plan for more screenings and discussions about this topic.","Team Update - From late Spring 2022 to end of year (December 2022), the Impact Campaign team identified collaborators and partners for the project. We engaged in an introductory meeting with leaders at institutions like the Shaman and Herb Healing Center, Wilder Foundation, Hmong Museum and BlueCross BlueShield of Minnesota. The team grew with the new addition of an Impact Co-Producer, Tou Ger Lor, a Master Shaman who is supporting the development of the Shaman Kit and Curriculum for the campaign. Feedback Session - We held our first feedback session on Saturday, September 10th, at In Progress (St. Paul). The team invited a handful of trusted community members to watch six scene drafts from the film. We engaged them in a three hour conversation to pull feedback to further develop the film in a culturally competent way. A lunch was served and participants received stipends for their participation. The conversation was robust and very helpful to the production team to further develop the film. Social Media - The team created social media platforms to enhance our digital presence and community engagement and reach. Social media pages include Facebook public page, Instagram, Tik Tok, and Twitter. As we are in the quiet phase of our campaign, there has been little activity with the social media pages. We anticipate active engagement when the campaign is publicly launched in mid-2023. Impact Campaign - We developed our goals for the impact campaign both with these funds and beyond. We started the groundwork for the learning materials through conversations with our new Impact Co-Producer. We also purchased learning items that would be included in the impact kits. This includes joss paper, boat money, incense, twine, yarn, stickers, and more. Community Screening - We purchased several items for the screening in advance, wanting to use our funds before the end of year. These items include plates, utensils, napkins, drinks, and brochure holders. Community Engagement - As part of this project, to build up interest in the impact campaign, Joua and Billy have been engaging in community speaking and screening opportunities to start introductory conversations about Hmong spirituality. By doing so, we are garnering interest, support and a following for the Impact Campaign. ; Outcome 1 - Documentary We did not receive the full requested funding to assist with completing Spirited, the feature documentary. We were able to find other funding from other sources, so while the film is not yet completed, it has made significant strides this year. We have had various progressing versions of the film that we screened for feedback at various points. The community has responded with overwhelmingly positive responses (below). In March 2023, we were invited to screen a sample of our film to the public for feedback and sit in a panel discussion to talk more about the film and impact campaign post-show with Theatre Mu at Mixed Blood Theatre. An estimate of about 75 people were in attendance at the post-show screening and panel discussion, with an estimated 90% being Hmong American. In April 2023, Public Functionary hosted a feedback screening for Spirited. The audience of about 30 was 99 percent non-Hmong. A majority of the group was BIPOC. In September 2023, two partner organizations hosted feedback screenings for us: Kartemquin Films and Docuclub Minnesota. The first event garnered about 15 participants who offered great constructive feedback about how to strengthen the film itself. The second event garnered about 20 in person attendees and 8 virtual attendees. Outcome 2 - Community Screening and Discussion The Shaman Education Event took place on Sunday, November 12th, 2023 at Saint Paul Neighborhood Network (SPNN). 77 people registered via Google registration, and an estimated 60 people attended the event with 90% in the age range 18-44 years-old, 68% women, and 92% of Asian/Asian American descent. 71% identified as community members and a mixed percentage of shamans, students, parents, educators, and healthcare providers. The 3-part event started with a short clip screening highlighting Joua's documentary-in-progress, Spirited, a photography series Joss Trilogy, and pilot series episode Modern Shaman - all creative media works about and inspired by Hmong shamanism. There was a break and lunch intermission for audiences to mingle, submit questions for the Q&A session. Lastly, Joua moderated a panel discussion with Modern Shaman creator, Gregory Yang, and shamans Billy Lor and Sally Chang. The conversation focused on storytelling and spirituality, representation, and the ways Hmong traditions are shifting in America. Following the discussion, the panel answered questions submitted by the audience. Audience members were able to review and take home the draft curriculum and kit. Audience members were encouraged to submit feedback about the event and draft curriculum and kit per an evaluation link and QR code. Attendees told us how surprised they were that we were giving them these kits and how thankful they were for the resource. Many shared that they had struggled to find information about Hmong spirituality, and this was a valuable kit for them to learn from and share with others. Outcome 3 - Impact Campaign Plan The team built relationships with key community leaders and organizations who have vocalized a lot of support for the project. Many invited the team to participate in community events. These events included: Speaking: Shamanism Workshop at University of Wisconsin Stout, about 50 attendeesSpeaking + Tabling: Hmong New Year celebration in Menomonie, WI, about 150 attendees, Speaking: A panel discussion hosted by Hamline University's Hmong Student Association, about 20 attendees Screening The Twin Cities Media Alliance PROLOG group, about 10 attendeesTabling and showcasing the impact kit materials at the Hmong Qeej Festival, estimated 1000 attendees. We have been in conversations with various organizations who are eager to partner with us to host future events upon the completion of the film. These organizations include but are not limited to Asian Media Access, the Hmong Shaman and Herbal Center, Hmong Museum and Transforming Generations. Local Hmong charter schools have expressed interest in partnering to bring the learning materials to their schools. National organizations like the Center for Asian American Media and ITVS have education wings and have expressed interest in helping us get the materials to a national education audience upon broadcast. The impact Campaign team posted occasionally, pro-capacity, throughout 2023. As of November 2023, Spirited has gained 105 followers on Facebook and 231 followers on Instagram with 1,045 post engagement and 8,865 post reach consisting of audiences from midwest (i.e. MN, WI), west coast (i.e. CA, WA), east coast (i.e. NYC, MA, NC) and international regions (i.e. Thailand, Laos). Demographics of actively engaged audiences via social media report 75% women and 25% men, with 80% between the age of 25 to 44 years old. Additionally, the Spirited email list has grown to 79 subscribers. Changes We spent less on the Impact Kit than anticipated. The extra funds were moved to cover food and event expenses for the Shaman Education Event. This includes paying an artist stipend to Cha Lor to showcase her photography inspired by Hmong spirituality, to be included in the conversation about Hmong spirituality and storytelling. It also allowed us to spend a little bit more money on food to create a sample of a spiritual tray that people could grab treats from. We were also able to buy some portable containers to help package the food individually to decrease the spread of COVID or other illnesses. We also moved the remaining $228.62 to pay our Producer/Director Joua Lee Grande, as encouraged by the MHC earlier this year. She was willingly the least paid team member as the lead of the project. ",,,"We received in-kind support from In Progress. They provided a space for us to host our feedback screening. . We received in-kind support from In Progress. They provided a space for us to host our initial feedback screening. We received in-kind support from partner organizations like Public Functionary, Kartemquin Films and Docuclub MN - they hosted feedback sessions. We had family volunteers who kindly donated their time and labor to support the organizing and operations of the Shaman Education Event prior and during the event. They assisted us with assembling the impact kits, preparing for the event, assisting at the event, and cleanup. As of November 2023, we have received 16 small donations to our GiveMN page tied to our fiscal sponsor to support our ongoing work.",6906,,N/A,,"Spirited Films LLC",Individual,"Filmmaker Joua Lee Grande and her team will complete feature-length documentary Spirited, host feedback sessions and develop an Impact Campaign to create curriculum, community screenings and discussions that focus on the film's topic of Hmong shamanism, how it is changing in modern-day Minnesota, and how it exists alongside current issues.",,,2022-05-02,2023-12-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spirited,,,,
10038386,"Spring 2025 Little Oromia Music and Dance Celebration",2025,20000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,20000,,"Eticha Gudeta Fufa (Chair), Bayissa Garbi (Secretary), Tadelech Gedefa (Treasurer), Eritrea Namarra, Fayera Nagessa",,"Oromo Diaspora Media",,"Oromo Diaspora Media (ODM) was established in 2020 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a mission deeply rooted in education, information dissemination, and the promotion of self-sufficiency. The organization fills an important role, weaving connections and fostering economic vitality among the East African (Oromo/Ethiopian) population. Our mission is to educate and inform Oromos living in Minnesota using media technology for social betterment. ODM plays a pivotal role in bridging the information gap for the Oromo community in Minnesota, which boasts the largest Oromo population outside Ethiopia. Known globally as Little Oromia, the Twin Cities are a central hub for Oromos in the diaspora. However, the widespread dispersion of this population across Minnesota has led to significant isolation and a lack of access to crucial information regarding crime, safety, health, employment, and available resources. Through our dedicated media and communication networks, ODM strives to provide timely and relevant news and information, thereby empowering the Oromo community and contributing to broader efforts to achieve equity. By keeping the community informed and connected, we help enhance their well-being and access to essential services, fostering a more inclusive and equitable society. In collaboration with several community partners, Oromo Diaspora Media (ODM) proposes to coordinate the production of a Spring 2025 Little Oromia Music and Dance Celebration. This dynamic event will be a collaborative effort, uniting diverse voices and talents to celebrate Oromo culture. ODM will work closely with the University of Minnesota Oromo Student Union and the Metro State University Oromo Youth Association to empower and actively engage young adults in the planning and execution of the festival. By involving youth organizations in key leadership roles, the festival aims to inspire the next generation of Oromo leaders, fostering a strong sense of cultural pride and ownership. This collaborative approach will ensure that the festival is vibrant, inclusive, and reflective of the energy and creativity of the Oromo youth community. The festival will be hosted in mid-April, shortly after Ramadan, to ensure that both Muslim and Christian Oromos can fully participate in the celebration. It will feature vibrant performances by Oromo traditional dance groups and musical artists from Minnesota, offering a rich display of cultural expression. Various Oromo tribes will present their distinctive music and dance styles, beautifully showcasing the diversity within the community while fostering a spirit of unity and togetherness. Additionally, the event will include interactive cultural workshops designed to deepen participants' understanding and appreciation of Oromo heritage. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in traditional music and dance workshops, where they can learn and participate in cultural practices firsthand. Breakout sessions with artists and cultural leaders will provide an intimate space for storytelling and cultural exchange, enriching the overall experience for everyone involved. ",,,2025-01-23,2025-06-30,,Completed,,,Eticha," Fufa",,,,,," (202) 415-7560",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/spring-2025-little-oromia-music-and-dance-celebration,,,,
10031103,"Sprout Growers & Makers Marketplaces",2022,8500,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","1. At least 400 people will engage with their community at each event: This will be measured through the attendee count. 2. 90% of the artists will rate experience as positive and important to their work: This will be measured by exit surveys. 3. 90% of vendors will rate experience as beneficial or worthwhile: this will be measured with exit surveys.","As per the grant request with updates to budget made with Laura Benson, Sprout MN will coordinate with the Little Falls Convention and Visitor's Bureau to have a new investment to support three events in collaboration with LF CVB. These three events were held 06/24/22, 07/28/2022 and 08/25/2022 at LeBorget Park, located in downtown Little Falls on the Mississippi River. These new investment has supported community engagement, and has empowered the ability to build identity and culture while preserving the cultural heritage of the community of Little Falls, Minnesota. Each event consisted of live music, art demonstrations, farmers markets and numerous community service organizations as indicated in the line items paid for by budget expenses. The events also included live dance performances, creative art kits for children, petting zoo with local artist and nonprofit organization - Raising a Farmer. The events also included numerous local food vendors. These events were well attended and are a demonstration of the collaborative work between grantee, Sprout, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Little Falls Chamber, The City of Little Falls and the continued support of the citizens who, through numerous collaborative endeavors, continue to uplift the asset of the Mississippi River, the culture of logging and timber, the legend of Charles Lindbergh, and the grit and tenacity to preserve heritage though the natural, built and human resources of the City of Little Falls. As stated below, as a wide open and free access to all event, it is difficult to measure attendance as there is no official gate. Citizens are allowed to enter the park from any sidewalk. However, it is estimated that each event had an ""gate"" attendance of 500 regional citizens. ; As per the interim report, Sprout MN coordinated with the Little Falls Convention and Visitor's Bureau in 2022 to have a new investment to support three events in collaboration with LF CVB. These three events were held 06/24/22, 07/28/2022 and 08/25/2022 at LeBorget Park, located in downtown Little Falls on the Mississippi River. These new investment has supported community engagement, and has empowered the ability to build identity and culture while preserving the cultural heritage of the community of Little Falls, Minnesota. Each event consisted of live music, art demonstrations, farmers markets and numerous community service organizations as indicated in the line items paid for by budget expenses. In 2023, Sprout MN coordinated two events to support community engagement and to empower the ability to build identity and culture while preserving the cultural heritage of the community of Little Falls, Minnesota - ""Log Jam 7"" and ""Harvest Celebration."" The events included live music performances, comedy skits, musical instrument educational sessions, creative art kits for children, and community listening sessions on advancing the culture and heritage of Little Falls, Minnesota - who has a robust and vibrant culture and heritage, including celebrations of local foods. These events were well attended and are a demonstration of the collaborative work between grantee, Sprout, Convention and Visitors Bureau, Little Falls Chamber, The City of Little Falls and The Little Falls Local Food Collaborative. The events included the continued support of the citizens who, through numerous collaborative endeavors, continue to uplift the asset of the Mississippi River, the culture of logging and timber, the legend of Charles Lindbergh, and the grit and tenacity to preserve heritage though the natural, built and human resources of the City of Little Falls. The events were held at Maple Island Park, which abuts the Mighty Mississippi and at the Sprout MN facility. It is estimated that the Log Jam event drew 100 attendees and the Harvest Celebration drew 50 attendees. ",,,"This project is widely leveraged by general operational support of the Little Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau, and in large part by the continued generosity of the volunteer corps of the residents of Little Falls. . Log Jam was financially supported by $350.00 in donations from local organizations and 50 hours of inkind volunteer support. Harvest Celebration was financially supported by Sprout with space utilization, staff time and other supplies and materials.",8500,,"Nick Miller Mary Kenna Jenna Brower VonSiebolds Barry Thoele Stephanie White; Nick Miller Mary Kenna Jenna Brower VonSiebolds Barry Thoele Stephanie White",,"Sprout MN",,"Sprout's Growers and Makers Marketplace serves as a unique community engagement setting that creatively engages residents to design or attend projects and social programming at a regional space where art/culture/food increase cultural appreciation and increase economic impacts. Sprout's Growers & Makers Marketplaces enables economic opportunities for farmers, artists and creatives, provides access to cultural activities, and increases arts access to the general public.",,,2022-05-01,2023-09-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Morrison,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sprout-growers-makers-marketplaces,,,,
10031075,"Stories & Narratives of Lake Street",2023,34197,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","-15 youth will be trained in Public + Oral Hxstory practices -15 youth will be trained in using Ipads and other tech equipment and applications to record and document -90% of participating youth will self-report a sense of pride based on the efforts they have contributed to the project -90% of participating youth will identify one of the following: a trusted adult/mentor who supported them through the project and/or transferable academic and technical skills -A mininum of ten unique documents and a collaborative documentary film will be deposited in the PUC archives at the Social Welfare History Archives (U of MN) -At least 50 individuals will attend the documentary film screening and share-out celebration -A minimum of ten audio files will be produced to play on KRSM radio to reach 1000+ unduplicated listeners ","Kay recruited 10 youth for the project since September. Participants started through a formal orientation with a ""Lake Street Hxtstories"" project handbook designed by Kay to include the purpose/intent of project, timelines, staff detail and stipend process. As programming launched, youth began learning history of Lake Street through documentaries. Kay identified the need for building public speaking skills and verbal communication development for the youth to feel comfortable and confident in the project. She began to plan activities to ""plug-in"" to existing community and Waite House events that felt safe and management for the youth. At Waite House's Harvest dinner this fall, youth practiced public speaking skills on the microphone and PA system by leading introductions and games. In October, the students worked within an Alebrijes folk-art project with a cohort of youth, parents and elders working with artist Gustavo Boada. The finished Alebrijes went on a bike parade of Lake Street, starting at Waite House and ending at Midtown Global Market. The Alebrijes cohort engaged youth to supportive adults, connected them deeply to community and built their networks. In November and December, youth visited small businesses on Lake Street, participated in Dia De Los Muertos, reviewed different Lake Street businesses, practiced photography, and did a scavenger hunt in Midtown Global Market. Through activities, youth connected with elders and met with Council Member Jason Chavez, interviewing Jason, his team and other community members at neighborhood events. They started reading ""Old History Manual"", to learn oral history practice, reading one chapter each week. Kay taught them how to highlight and look up unknown vocabulary. In December, we began purchasing the equipment, and they youth began to be trained on it. In January, the youth began recording the Driver's Licence for All campaign at the Capitol with Minnesota Immigrant Movement. They interviewed people in the movement and documented their stories to practice their oral history skills. The youth also began practicing interviewing Waite House staff (until the weather warms up) to practice and get comfortable with communication/interviewing skills. The youth also presented on oral history ""meaning"" to the high school group ""FANS Scholars"" to share what they learned about oral histories. They presented collages and vision boards to demonstrate their learning. They also started to plan ""who"" they want to interview for Lake Street Hxtories. Finally, they attended a lesson on learning ethics around oral history and storytelling. They hosted a local storyteller to share stories and process the ethics around how we can share others' stories. ; -12 youth were trained in Public + Oral Hxstory practices. We originally imagined 2-4 hours per week, but the project was so engaging, that students were involved in up to 10 hours per week. We felt like we hit this outcome based on the intensity, quality and skills demonstrated in the project for the 11 youth. -12 youth were trained in using Ipads and other tech equipment and applications to record and document. -100% of participating youth (12 out of 12) self-reported a sense of pride based on the efforts they have contributed to the project. -100% of participating youth will identify one of the following: a trusted adult/mentor who supported them through the project and/or transferable academic and technical skills. -A minimum of ten unique documents and a collaborative documentary film will be deposited in Hennepin History Museum. -Over 50 individuals attended the documentary film screening and share-out celebration -Over 320 individuals learned about untold hxstories of Lake Street and heard about advocacy priorities shared out by the youth leaders",,,"Greater Twin Cities United Way (Kay's additional time) Carlson Foundation (Kay's additional time). Latinx College Access Grant (Hennepin County)- Ivonne's time Greater Twin Cities United Way- additional Kay time exceeding MHC budget",34197,,"BOARD OF DIRECTORS: MELINDA EMERSON-Senior Director, Online Experiences, Best Buy Co. Inc. TAYLOR HARWOOD-Partner, Crane Capital Management MAHROUS KANDIL-Executive Director, Quantum STEAM Academy LIZ MASCOLO-Vice President- Marketing, Pillsbury Business Unit, General Mills JEFF STEINLE-Attorney, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. EDRIN WILLIAMS-Lead Pastor, Sanctuary Covenant Church KAORI YAMADA-(Vice Chair) SVP, Financial Education & Wellness, US Bank ANUPAMA SREEKANTH-Attorney, Fredrikson & Byron, P.A. HEATH RUDDUCK-(Chair) Chief Creative Officer, Padilla LINDSAY BENJAMIN-(Secretary) Senior Project Manager, Optum Global Advantage, UnitedHealth Group KENJI OKUMURA-Digital Communications & Marketing Manager, Second Harvest Heartland ERICA PRALLE-(Treasurer), Director, Assurance, PricewaterhouseCooper, LLP; Kaori Yamada Anupama Sreekanth Erica Pralle Liz Mascolo Melinda Emerson Edrin Williams Lindsay L. Benjamin Kenji Okumura Mahrous Kandil Heath Rudduck Jeff Steinle Taylor Harwood",,"Pillsbury United Communities",,"Stories & Narratives of Lake Street is a collective hxstory project focused on Lake Street in South Minneapolis- documenting narratives that currently exist- but are not uplifted. It will document the impact of Lake Street on/of BIPOC & underrepresented groups along this notable corridor, involving both Public and Oral Hxstory. This youth-led project will provide empowerment, leadership and skill-development for youth to learn and understand the impact that Lake St. has on their communities.",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-23,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kay,"Carvajal Moran",,,,,,," kaycm@pillsburyunited.org",Preservation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/stories-narratives-lake-street,,,,
10038360,"My Story, Your Story, Our Story: Fiction as a Tool for Cultural Reflection and Youth Empowerment in AVID Classrooms ",2025,10000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The following measurable outcomes will be tracked through pre/post surveys, facilitator observations, student reflections, and partner feedback: ~Access & Equity -100% of participants will receive the program free of charge, eliminating the need for tuition or transportation. Residency is delivered on-site during the school day, ensuring equitable access. -80-100 students will participate in the residency through AVID classrooms at South Washington County Schools-classrooms specifically designed to support first-generation, low-income, and BIPOC students in the academic middle. -At least 75% of student participants will identify as part of communities historically excluded from traditional arts funding. ~High-Quality Arts Education -All sessions will be facilitated by StoryArk's professional teaching artists, who have backgrounds in creative writing, storytelling, and youth-centered pedagogy -At least 85% of students will report improved confidence in creative writing and storytelling skills, with 80% demonstrating measurable growth in one or more areas of literary craft. ~Creative Output & Showcasing -Students will create and revise at least 80 original fictional stories, transforming personal experiences into powerful creative works. -All students will have the opportunity to share their stories aloud through classroom showcases or peer readings, with at least 50 students opting to publish their work through StoryArk's online and print platforms. ~School & Community Partnerships -A new formal partnership will be established with South Washington County Schools, laying the foundation for future residencies. -AVID teachers will participate in collaborative planning and implementation, integrating StoryArk's creative writing curriculum with broader student success goals. -Teacher and administrator feedback will be collected to assess the program's impact on classroom engagement, cultural relevance, and student connection.",,,,Unknown,9700,300,"Stephani Halleen Atkins (Board Chair); Emily Tamrat; Kim Gualtieri (Treasurer); Leslee Menjivar; Cornelius Rish;LaTwanna Williams",0.15,StoryArk,,"StoryArk seeks funding to bring its in-school creative writing program, My Story, Your Story, Our Story (MSYSOS), to South Washington County Schools-offering high-quality, identity-affirming arts education at no cost to the district or students. This grant will allow StoryArk to partner with the district to deliver the program directly within AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) high school classrooms, leveraging the district's strong AVID infrastructure to serve students from historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC and first-generation youth. MSYSOS centers creative writing as a means of self-expression, identity development, and empathy-building. It also strengthens students' skills in literacy, critical thinking, and communication. The three-week unit unfolds as follows: Week 1: Students explore the power of storytelling, consider how fiction shapes empathy and social change, and begin drafting their own narratives. Week 2: Students learn about narrative structure, character development, and theme while refining their ideas through guided creative writing exercises and feedback. Week 3: Students revise, polish, and present their final stories in a supportive and celebratory setting, with the opportunity to publish and share their work. By exploring their lived experiences through a fictional lens, students discover a story blanket -a safe space to express their truths, identities, and experiences through creative writing. The program fosters connection and community while affirming each student's unique perspective and creative voice. StoryArk will implement up to six AVID classroom residencies, directly serving 80-100 students. Each residency is led by professional teaching artists and supported by StoryArk's youth-led creative team, offering mentorship, editorial guidance, and access to publication platforms. Students will receive this arts programming during the school day, eliminating common barriers to arts access such as cost, transportation, or scheduling conflicts. The project directly supports both creative writing and the performing arts, while intentionally prioritizing students who have traditionally been excluded from such opportunities. It aligns with South Washington County Schools' ongoing efforts to center student experience, elevate diverse voices, and respond to the district's growing racial and cultural diversity. By investing in youth from underrepresented communities, this program affirms that their stories-and their futures-matter. The impact extends beyond the classroom: students emerge with stronger storytelling skills, a greater sense of identity and confidence, and the tools to reflect on, reimagine, and help shape a more inclusive Minnesota. ",,,2025-09-22,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,"Meghan ",Bridges,,,,,,"(612) 900-6312",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Washington,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/my-story-your-story-our-story-fiction-tool-cultural-reflection-and-youth-empowerment-avid,,,,
19204,"Strengthening the Children's Discovery Museum and Wizard of Oz Exhibit",2013,22000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. The new WOZ exhibit will be ready for construction in March, April, and May 2014.2. Staff enrichment will lead to implementation of a whole new series of curricula. Program and exhibit refinements witnessed at other museums will be incorporated at CDM.","Measurable outcomes not yet available.",,,,,,"Officers: Doug Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rasmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Carole Erickson, Pamela Miner, Laura Nikkel, Jeffrey Borg, Corinne Jacobson, Melanie Jacobson",,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum's (CDM) new 3,000 piece Wizard of Oz (WOZ) collection will be properly archived, conservation materials purchased, and exhibit concept and design drawings completed. CDM facilitators and educators will travel to other children's museums in Minnesota for staff enrichment and professional development.",,,2013-08-01,2014-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,,director@cdmkids.org,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Inventory","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Mille Lacs, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strengthening-childrens-discovery-museum-and-wizard-oz-exhibit,,,,
10031099,"Strive Community Publishing: Black Joy Literary Clubs",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Along with increasing access to book publishing, the literary arts, and educational resources comes the work of increasing awareness, which leads to increasing community engagement. Engaged community members will be encouraged to become ambassadors for increasing awareness of the barriers to access to book publishing in a white-centered industry. With the Black Literary Clubs being community-informed, we will also work to empower the community to facilitate them. The number of events and activities that are developed in collaboration with the community will be one way to measure success. Social media and website analytics will be used to measure engagement, as well as You-Tube channel views (our video content will be shared on cable TV/Speak MPLS, which is in-turn posted on our You-Tube channel). If we accomplish community-driven plans for various Black Joy Literary Clubs, we hope to see the following outcomes: * Intergenerational clubs and/or clubs for specific age groups * Writing clubs for all skill and ability levels * Reading clubs for all skill and ability levels * Options for clubs in-person and online * Building more relationships with local Black authors, artists, and scholars * Collaborations with schools, libraries, and community centers * Social media followers and engagement (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) * Strive Publishing website engagement * Growing list of community resources * Poetry and short stories added to the Strive Short Story Dispenser Whatever Black Joy Literary Clubs the community develops we are committed to supporting them and even duplicating them for greater reach throughout the state.","There are three literary groups currently meeting: 1. Women's Circle Book Talk - The facilitator, Angie Lamb-Onayiga, is the co-founder of the Sista Co-op, which is the retail space that the Strive Bookstore is located within. She saw the interview that Oprah recently did with Viola Davis about her new memoir, Finding Me, and she asked if I could order it for her. Since Strive Publishing is also a bookseller now, I ordered the book for Angie. She was so happy to receive the book and had been talking to friends about it, who also wanted the book. That is when I told Angie about the Black Joy Literary Groups and asked her if she wanted to facilitate a book club. She named it the Women's Circle Book Talk, posted it on social media and immediately got 14 Black women to sign up. The grant funds are used to purchase the books for the women (we had to limit the number of participants to 10). The Women's Circle Book Talk meets the 4th Saturday of the month (June and July to discuss Finding Me by Viola Davis; August and September to discuss Just as I Am by Cicely Tyson). The women in the Women's Circle Book Talk group range in ages from late-thirties to early-sixties. 2. Black Joy Book Club 1 - The facilitator, TeNaya Rhines, is younger (maybe mid-thirties) and communicates mostly by text, online, and social media. I met TeNaya at a community event at the North Regional Library. She seemed excited about books, so I struck up a conversation with her and mentioned the Black Joy Literary Clubs idea. TeNaya was overjoyed to begin planning a club because as she put it, ""I never read a whole book before!"" Here is what TeNaya posted on Facebook and Instagram (minus the cute emojies): Excited about Black Joy Literary Groups... I AM!I will be hosting a small not your average book club for upto 5-7 black women who live in the minneapolis/st.paul surrounding area. About Me: I'm new to reading for enjoyment and I love it. I enjoy reading self-help / self awareness books and I'm interested in reading, adventure, mystery, scifi, biography and poetry. I am open to reading and exploring black authors that are not local as well. Let's get lost or found in a good book together while enjoying some good food, drinks and discussion! Come join me in exploring local black authors in black spaces! This book club will do fun activities like: * create and/or choose a local artist to make a few images for our book club SWAG! * have some of our meetings in Black Owned businesses! *make snack menus and curate cocktails/beverages that match our book/chapter or theme. * as your host I will do monthly giveaways/raffles within our group that match our book or theme. * host a local author to do live readings/book signing and talk about their book and creative process! * donate a couple of our book club meeting times to volunteer for a local black charity or cause. * Any other activities, events, or travel will depend on the book(s) we are reading and willingness to participate. Are you interested... know anyone would be..? Inbox me! -- Mrs.TeNaya N. Rhines There are five women currently reading the book published by Strive Publishing, Blend In or Fade Out by local Black author Colnese Hendon. TeNaya kicked off the book club at For Real Coffee House in George Floyd Square, which is owned by the author, Colnese Hendon's son, and where she had the official book launch on May 25th. From then on, the meetings have been held over Zoom every Sunday at 2:00 when two to three women join as they are able. In between meetings, TeNaya sends encouraging texts to keep reading. TeNaya is an artist and is working on creating a logo for the group or she may hire an artist to do it. The grant funds will pay for TeNaya's monthly stipend of $100, plus supplies, author honorarium, and artist fees. The author has been invited to join the group once the book is read and TeNaya is planning to make it a celebration for the author. So far, TeNaya has received $100 for facilitating the online meetings. 3. Author Read Aloud in the Garden - The Green Garden Bakery and Sumner Olson Library hosted this read aloud. We inquired with Sumner Library in north Minneapolis to see if they would be interested in hosting a Black Joy Literary Group. They hosted author, M'lina Mangal in the garden last summer when we had a local business sponsor a book giveaway, and the families enjoyed it so much they had been asking when they would have another reading. Everyone decided we should give the families what they've been asking for and give them another garden reading with a book giveaway. We collaborated in two planning meetings, and held the author read aloud on the evening of August 10, 2022. ; As a result of this funding we have provided the following free literary events for the Black community: - The Women's Circle Book Club began in June 2022, focused on reading memoirs, and facilitator volunteered to keep meeting with 6 - 8 members. - The Black Joy Book Club began in April 2022 and facilitator continued through June 2023 and she is now considered ways to keep the book club members reading. - There were four local author visits: one memoir author, one romance author, one young adult author, and one children's book author. - There was a family literary event with an author that was also a performance artists. - The final offering is a writing workshop series for advanced writers. The main goal was to engaged community members in the literary arts. I wanted to encourage community members to become ambassadors for increasing awareness of the barriers to literary arts and work to empower folks to plan for and facilitate Black literary clubs and workshops. I engaged with folks at community events, met with many colleagues from the literary community, and asked for ideas in implementing literary groups. There was always excitement and enthusiasm in discussions about organizing Black Joy Literary Clubs. I have spent countless hours sharing with others the history of Black literary societies, which inspired me to apply for this grant. Even though most of my discussions did not lead to organizing a club, I believe that by sharing and reminding folks of our rich history of Black literary societies, I have planted seeds that will grow in the years to come. Moreover, I have deepened relationships within the community and folks know that I am open to collaborating with them at any time to help elevate Black literary events. The Black Joy Literary Clubs that grew out of connections and discussions have become a meaningful part of the community and they exemplify the ""joy"" in engaging with Black literature. Consider the Women's Circle Book Club. This group of women are mostly middle-aged social workers who deal with trauma in the community in some form or another. When they come together to discuss the memoirs of inspiration Black women (Viola Davis, Cicely Tyson, Betty Shabazz, etc.) they are making connections and having discussions that validate them on a personal level. There is joy and power in coming together as Black women, self-led, in a beautiful Black-own space (The Sistah Co-eop). The Black Joy Book Club also attracted Black women, a younger generation of women (mostly in their 30s) who were not in the habit of reading. The facilitator chose the first book and the members voted on the next books to read. The first two books were by local authors because the facilitator wanted to have the authors (Colnese Hendon, Devone Cosey) come in and discuss their books with the club after each reading. After that, the group chose to read Born a Crime by Trevor Noah, with the dream of some day getting to meet him. From there the group began to enjoy audio books, reading and discussing articles and mixing up how they communicated (in-person, online, text, GroupMe app). Family engagement was another ""joy"" that came from meeting with folks in the local literary scene. Every time I'd meet a new author or have an opportunity to catch up with authors I knew, I would talk about the Black literary societies and how we could come together like days of old. Through those discussions I was able to schedule a few family author events. We hosted Maya Marchelle at the Sistah Co-op for a reading and musical performance of the song she wrote to go along with her children's book, which families enjoyed. We hosted two more family author readings at Strive Bookstore; one with children's book author M'lina Mangal and another with young adult author, Ari Tison. These events brought in families from the near north side along with downtown Minneapolis. The one writing workshop that came out of all the meetings and discussions is Onyxsphere. I was finally able to connect with and organize with two well known folks in the Black literary scene. Pamela Fletcher and I had been planning a writing workshop for months that for various reasons did not work out. However, when I finally met and got to know Arleta Little, while discussing possibilities for collaborating on a Black Joy literary project, we discovered with both now Pamela. The outcome of the three of us discussing and planning is Onyxsphere, a writing workshop for Black women with advance writing skills. I had high hopes for offering writing clubs for all skill and ability levels, which did not pan out but I am amazed at what did come together with Pamela and Arleta. With the exception of writing clubs for all skill and ability levels, I have achieved all of my goals: * Intergenerational clubs and/or clubs for specific age groups * Writing clubs for all skill and ability levels * Options for clubs in-person and online * Building more relationships with local Black authors, artists, and scholars",,,,17016,,"The Strive Advisory Committee: Mary Taris Mark James Patricia Welch Kevin Jenkins Donna Gigery; Mary Taris, Founder/CEO Mark James, Advisory Board Member Patricia Welch, Advisory Board Member Kevin Jenkins, Advisory Board Member Donna Gingery, Advisory Board Member",,"Strive Publishing",,"Strive engages with the community in creating Black Joy Literary Clubs that empower voices from the Black community to rise above stereotypes, demographic disparities, and negative media portrayals. We provide a platform for communal work in taking control of the Black narrative and in educating with truth and lived experience. Joy comes from sharing authentic stories and power lies within the voices of everyday Black people to break down harmful stereotypes and strengthen our community.",,,2022-02-01,2023-02-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/strive-community-publishing-black-joy-literary-clubs,,,,
3951,"Summary Report for Arts and Cultural Heritage Legacy Funds Appropriated to the Minnesota Humanities Center for the Biennium July 2009 – June 2011",2010,,,,,,,,,,,,,"Minnesota Humanities Center","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Humanities Center through partnerships and strategic alliances builds the strengths and knowledge of local communities. In May 2009, the Minnesota State Legislature appropriated $2,100,000 for the 2009-2011 biennium to the Minnesota Center for its programs and purposes and to collaboratively create new programs and events that celebrate and preserve the artistic, historical, and cultural heritages of the communities represented by the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Chicano Latino Affairs Council, and the Council on Black Minnesotans.",,"The Humanities Center leveraged support from the State of Minnesota with private and corporate foundation support to create strong partnerships to build collaborative programs that respond to some of Minnesota’s top needs, including the achievement gap, the rapidly changing demographics of the state, and the challenges and opportunities these bring. From July 2009 through June 2011 the Humanities Center’s Legacy Appropriation: •supported and engaged 2,596 educators through in-person and online environments impacting 10,700 students and •distributed 2,900 DVD-based educational resources to Minnesota classrooms and libraries throughout the state. Absent Narratives Programming - $76,845.65 During 2009-2011, the Humanities Center launched Absent Narratives, programming that amplifies unmediated voices. This approach recognizes that people and their communities have unique narratives to tell and unique contributions to make. Absent Narratives programming during 2009-2011 focused on strengthening our relationship to each other, to our communities, and to the places we live and work. Legacy funding engaged 2,596 of Minnesota’s educators in embedding compelling and meaningful humanities and cultural content in classrooms statewide. This innovative content was developed in partnership with communities the content represents. This content is proven to help increase student engagement, academic achievement, and strengthen the student-teacher relationship. Increase Student Engagement Through Absent Narratives - an online, self-study offering designed for individual teachers. The unique content and approach lends itself to meaningful and powerful discussion among colleagues whose personal experiences and histories differ. For the first time, between 2009-2011, the Humanities Center reached more teachers through online environments than in-person, further increasing the statewide reach of the agency. Expenses included content scholars, video taping content, and Humanities Center program staff time to design and implement this innovative programming. Professional Development and School Partnerships - $60,247.60 Partnering with teachers and schools throughout Minnesota, the Humanities Center prepared educators to understand Absent Narratives as human experiences that change our minds and hearts and lead us to empowerment and a brighter educational and economic future. Offering/ Date/ Registered Reading the Write Way, April 7, 2010, 56 Teaching the Geography of MN, May 20, 2010, 64 Iron Range: MN Building America, online. 17 Revolutionary Leadership, December 3 - 4, 2010, 27 Weeklong Workshop supplemented by Legacy funding but primarily funded by NEH funding Building America: Minnesota’s Iron Range,June 12-18, 2010, 41 Building America: Minnesota’s Iron Range,August 2-6, 2010, 41 Expenses included printing program brochures and Humanities Center program staff to design and implement these innovative workshops. Impact of Programming “I attended the program called Revolutionary Leadership at the MN Humanities Center. To prepare for the two day seminar I took an online class called ""The Absent Narrative."" As a member of our school's leadership team I felt this was a good opportunity to look at new ways to approach the way we teach students from diverse backgrounds. Part of our school improvement plan is to help all teachers be culturally responsive in their practice and this program at the Humanities Center provided resources and information to begin to achieve this goal. “ 2010 program participant “Reinforced the significance of including multiple perspectives and sharing stories in the classroom and beyond.”2009 program participant Digital Resources, Websites, online learning portal - $114,267.50 The Humanities Center’s new 2009-2011 Absent Narratives programming and educator access to resources across Minnesota regardless of location, required a robust technology infrastructure. Funding supported $30,000 for design and development of a resource database, $23,200 for development and implementation of portal/video/online learning modules, $2,100 for Rapid Intake software for writing online courses, $1,500 for equipment for online course video development, $2,000 for portal costs of hosting fees, and staffing costs to design, build, implement, and maintain these resources. Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) - $15,356.09 Beginning in March 2011, Minnesota hosted the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street exhibit, New Harmonies. New Harmonies focuses on America's music and the story of freedom that is heard when one listens carefully. Planning began early in 2011 for the September 2012 launch of a new traveling Smithsonian exhibit, The Way We Worked. This traveling exhibit explores how work became such a central element in American culture by tracing the many changes that affected the workforce and work environments over the past 150 years. “This experience offers a chance for personal growth, gives our Historical Society the credibility to expand fundraising projects… provides professional quality experience and training for and lays the groundwork for collaboration with other organizations on future projects.” Legacy funding provided matching support for Humanities Center MoMS program staff and host site support in Absent Narratives programming development and implementation. It also paid $3,000 (of $9,000 total) for Smithsonian exhibit fees and $6,600 (stipend and travel expense) for musicians for local programming in six New Harmonies host communities. Host communities reported that 3,250 Minnesotans have visited Museum on Main Street exhibits statewide since July 2009 (12 communities). Community Conversations – “Lunch and Learn” and Evening Events - $104,241.04 The Center collaboratively created new arts and cultural heritage programming for broad public audiences by forging strong partnerships with local and state cultural organizations. These new content programs were developed through new partnerships, collaborative community input, and innovative approaches. Between December 2009 and May 2011, the Humanities Center offered more than 15 events for nearly 500 participants. These were new audiences from a wide range of local and state cultural organizations and businesses, many of whom were previously unaware of the Humanities Center. Expenses included Humanities Center program staff development and execution of events, rental costs for program sites, scholar fees, and incidental food costs. Legacy Programs - $14,254.67 These direct expenses were to build partnerships and explore or co-sponsor specific programs $5,000 sponsorship to Juxtaposition Arts for the Bruner Loeb Forum, $2,200 for program related staff travel in Minnesota, planning meetings expenses, program consultants, facilities fees, postage, and program supplies. Development of Legacy Projects and Programs - $35,010.66 Costs to plan, design, and execute new arts and cultural heritage events statewide, establish programmatic and administrative procedures, design and implement tracking and reporting systems, and design and implement financial reporting codes, systems and procedures. $2,000 ad for a Legacy staffing position, remainder is for travel and planning meeting expenses and $15,000 is the 2.5% allowable administrative charges per appropriation language. (Most grants received by the Humanities Center allow 15% to 18% administrative costs. Therefore, the Humanities Center had to supplement administrative costs with funding from other sources, specifically its National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) operating support.) 25 Year Framework and 10 Year Plan for All Arts Funding - $17,147.53 The Humanities Center’s share of the costs for the consultant the State Taskforce on the Legacy Arts Funding worked with, along with travel and conference calls related to the public hearings on the 25 Year Framework and 10 Year Plan for the Arts Funding. Costs were shared by the Minnesota State Arts Board, Minnesota History Center, and the Humanities Center. The Humanities Center’s President’s compensation for time spent on this work was supported by the Center’s NEH operating funding. COLLABORATIVE Programs and programming with the Councils. In order to build new and authentic relationships with Legacy funding partners, the Humanities Center used some of its Legacy appropriation to support its implementation of collaborative programming with each Council. Minnesota Indian Affairs Council (MIAC) – Treaties Programming $62,272.24 Funding supported Humanities Center program staff and community-based content specialists to plan, design, and launch an innovative travelling exhibit, Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations. Funding also paid to develop an American Indian Author Series for Educators, and funded one small grant to an American Indian-led organization near Detroit Lakes for an arts and cultural heritage event for regional K-12 educators. Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans (CAPM) – Public Events $9,444.59 Funding supported cultural and heritage programming associated with public events: scholar fees, purchase of 50 copies of the book “Yellow” for attendees at CAPM events, program staff at 2010 Dragon Festival, and CAPM program meetings at the Humanities Center. Chicano Latino Affairs Council (CLAC) – Absent Narratives $55,545.52 Funding included Humanities Center program staff development and implementation of three Absent Narratives video projects, now available on the Humanities Center’s website: Absent Narratives: St. Paul’s West Side Exploration of the history and development of St. Paul’s West Side into a thriving business center of Latino culture and commerce through a series 16 video segments featuring 13 past and present West Side community members. Absent Narratives: Minneapolis’ Mercado Central The unique history of Mercado Central, a Latino retail business cooperative on Minneapolis’ East Lake Street, is explored through a series of interviews with individuals who were active in its development. Absent Narratives: Voices from Greater Minnesota Individuals within the Latino communities of Duluth, Northfield, St. James, Rochester, and Willmar who are helping to revive and create local culture and business opportunities in greater Minnesota share their stories. Other incidental expenses included facilities rental for video recording, public screenings of the videos (with more than 130 attendees), and meetings expenses during the 11 months of production. Council on Black Minnesotans (CBM) – Absent Narratives and Community Grants $35,366.91 Funding supported Humanities Center program staff facilitation of the new Community Grants program offered by the Council. Funds also supported new programming for MLK Day and participation in a Racism conference in Rochester. An additional $50,000 of Humanities Center program staffing costs for CBM related projects and meetings were paid for from the Humanities Center’s NEH Operating support. ",2009-07-01,2011-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Casey,DeMarais,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Ave E","St. Paul",MN,55106,651-774-0105,casey@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/summary-report-arts-and-cultural-heritage-legacy-funds-appropriated-minnesota-humanities-ce,,,,
10038452,"Suugaan Initiative: Empowering Somali Youth Through Creative Arts and Music",2024,70000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This workshop series deepens cultural understanding, highlighting matriarchal contributions, often left out of textbooks. It goes beyond skill building to promote cultural enrichment, community building, and intercultural advocacy. The workshops safeguard HMong culture through visual textiles, adding to Minnesota's cultural vibrancy.",,,,"Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, Southern Theater",67000,3000,"Not Available",,"Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization (CMCEO)",,"The SUUGAAN (Somali cultural heritage) Initiative (SI) aims to revitalize the use of cultural and artistic expressions for the Somali youth of Minnesota to preserve and display their cultural heritage. CMCEO plans to promote patriotism and citizenship through cultural heritage where artists are trained to compose Somali creative arts and music. This will enable youth to learn their cultural heritage and creativity in an engaging environment. Dalmar Yare, a versatile Somali artist, will lead the project due to his cross-cutting appeal within the Somali community in Minnesota and the Somali youth. Dalmar is well known for being ""generational bridge between the young generation and the older generation in Minnesota. About a decade after the fall of the Somali government, he initiated the revival of Somali music by forming a music band known as Wayaha Cusub (The New Dawn) which was instrumental in revitalizing and modernizing the Somali Music. This initiative is a cultural revitalization program that empowers Somali youth to express their cultural heritage through creative arts and music, while promoting patriotism and citizenship. The project focuses on a) training 100 young artists to compose and create Somali cultural and creative music and arts, b) developing the skills of 20 female artists in the composition of Buranbur, a traditional Somali poetry form. c) providing a platform for youth to express their cultural identity and engage in social dialogue and d) preserving and honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Somali community in Minnesota. The Suugaan Initiative aligns perfectly with the Minnesota Humanities Center's Cultural Heritage grant program. It has the potential to significantly contribute to the preservation and celebration of Somali cultural heritage while empowering youth and fostering cultural understanding for the broader community of Minnesota. This project is aligned with the grant requirements in the following ways: -Preserves and honors cultural heritage: The project trains young artists in traditional arts, ensuring their practice for future generations. -Provides cultural diversity education: Workshops and training programs promote cultural understanding among diverse communities. -Supports culturally diverse programming: The project supports young Somali artists and showcases their work and talent. -Empowers communities: The project strengthens youth's sense of identity and preserves endangered cultural aspects like Buranbur. Project Activities: -Recruitment: A three-week campaign to inform and recruit potential trainees. -Training: Four seminars led by experienced artists to train youth on artistic expression. - Buranbur Training: Two sessions led by a Somali female poet to teach the art of Buranbur. -Monitoring and assessment: Trainees submit work for feedback from experienced songwriters and trainers. -Culminating Event: Somali Cultural Galore featuring performances by trained musicians and Buranbur artists. Expected Impact: -Empowered Somali youth: Gain valuable skills, build cultural connection, boost self-confidence, and express themselves. -Advocacy platform: Raise awareness about important issues and contribute to social change. -Economic opportunities: Potential careers in the arts within the Somali community. -Cultural preservation: Protect the rich heritage of the Somali people. -Community engagement: Promote intercultural dialogue and understanding. ",,,2024-05-31,2025-08-31,,"In Progress",,,Mohamed," Goni",,,,,," (320) 224-8626",,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/suugaan-initiative-empowering-somali-youth-through-creative-arts-and-music-1,,,,
10034035,"Suugaan Initiative: Empowering Somali Youth Through Creative Arts and Music",2024,70000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Empowered Somali youth: Gain valuable skills, build cultural connection, boost self-confidence, and express themselves. Advocacy platform: Raise awareness about important issues and contribute to social change. Economic opportunities: Potential careers in the arts within the Somali community. Cultural preservation: Protect the rich heritage of the Somali people. Community engagement: Promote intercultural dialogue and understanding.",,,,,,,"Ronald Pagnucco, Ph.D. (Board Chair), Jama Alimad (Founder), Kathy Langer, Mary Quinlivan, Shirwa Adan, Jane Leitzman, Gilbert Angervil, Consoler Teboh",,"Central Minnesota Community Empowerment Organization (CMCEO)",,"Central MN Community Empowerment Organization will revitalize the use of cultural and artistic expressions for the Somali youth of Minnesota to preserve and display their cultural heritage. CMCEO plans to promote patriotism and citizenship through cultural heritage where artists are trained to compose Somali creative arts and music. This will enable youth to learn their cultural heritage and creativity in an engaging environment. The project focuses on 1) training 100 young artists to compose and create Somali cultural and creative music and arts; 2) developing the skills of 20 female artists in the composition of Buranbur, a traditional Somali poetry form; 3) providing a platform for youth to express their cultural identity and engage in social dialogue; 4) preserving and honoring the rich cultural heritage of the Somali community in Minnesota.",,,2024-05-31,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohamed,Goni,,,,,,"(320) 224-8626","mohamed.goni@cmceogroup.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Ramsey, Sherburne, Stearns, Wright",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/suugaan-initiative-empowering-somali-youth-through-creative-arts-and-music,,,,
10038389,"Tastes of Winona",2025,29233,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,796,Unknown,29233,,"Dan Matejka (President), Dale Hinckley (Vice President), Jack Richter (Treasurer), Nicole Messenger (Secretary), Dana Busch, Josh Harrison, Heather Bach, Annette Freiheit, Josh Harrison, Thomas Krause, Cecilia Manrique, Pat Mutter, Dr. Scott Olson, Andy Teska",,"Project FINE",,"The Tastes of Winona project will provide an opportunity for area residents to connect through the preparation of their traditional cultural foods. Cooking together and sharing a meal is one of the most powerful ways to build relationships and encourage conversation and connections across multi-cultural groups. Project activities will include a series of 8 community events, during which a cooking instructor will share recipes from their culture and lead participants in cooking those dishes. Each event will include a short cultural presentation, information about the food being prepared, a group cooking experience, and sharing a meal together. Interpreters will be provided for all community events, as well as childcare and transportation if needed. Events will be held at the local Eagles Club, which has a commercial kitchen space available for rent, as well as a private dining area. The space also has free parking and is accessible for those with limited mobility. All are welcome to attend the events, though we will recommend people pre-register as much as possible to ensure that the space is large enough to accommodate. In addition to these community events, staff will work with community members to collect recipes that will be compiled into a cookbook. This will allow for even greater diversity of recipes and cultures represented. It will also increase access for people who may not be comfortable leading a cooking class, or who may not be able to participate because of their schedule or other conflicts. The cookbook will be printed and distributed to those who participated in the project as instructors, attendees or volunteers, and additional copies will be made available for those who were unable to participate. The cookbook contents will be available in English, Hmong and Spanish, as these are the three most commonly spoken languages in our community. Our project will culminate in a cookbook kick-off event, which will be a larger, potluck-style community event where people will bring their traditional dishes and share a few sentences about them. Grant funds will be used to purchase ingredients for the cooking classes, and to provide stipends for individuals to make a dish for the kick-off event. This will increase accessibility and lessen the financial burden for those interested in participating. ",,,2025-01-01,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Fatima," Said ",,,,,,"(507) 457-8870",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Winona,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tastes-winona,,,,
10009904,"Telling Queer History/Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The goal of this collaboration is to build stronger connections between two cultural communities that have overlap that is often erased. Our goal is to build allies across differences, a deeper knowledge of each other’s history and lives, and empathy which will lead to a healthier community overall. TQH events typically draw 30-60 people but with this collaboration we anticipate a larger gathering of 60-90 people. We will record our attendance at the December 8th event and compare that to previous years. We will also track if people return after this event. As people sign in we ask them how they first heard of the event so we can measure the influence of each organization. We will know we have been successful when presenters feel a deeper connection to multiple communities outside of their own identities and when attendees learn and feel connected to stories. We want to ensure that heterosexual identified members of Inquilinxs attend to support and hear stories of their queer members. It can be more difficult to come out in Latinx communities than in than US born communities. Highlighting the stories of Latinx LGBTQ+ will increase empathy and compassion for members of Inquilinx that identify as LGBTQ+, empower them to speak up and be seen in their Latinx communities and at IX events. Simultaneously, highlighting Latinx stories at Telling Queer History will broaden the narrative of LGBTQ+ stories and build empathy and connection to Latinx communities within predominantly European descent LGBTQ+ community. They will hear from these stories a shared struggle with housing scarcity and discrimination. TQH will distribute a survey in English and Spanish for attendees to fill out. Through this we will measure sense of connection to community and knowledge of other identity groups. We will also track what zip code people live in and how they identify. After the event, we anticipate other measurable outcomes. We hope TQH attendees join the IX mailing list and show up for events to fight for their housing needs and IX members join the TQH mailing list to attend future events. The event will grow the power and reach of both organizations. ","We had 31 people in attendance. Powerful stories were shared by three storytellers with a variety of identities. The attendees were moved by the vulnerability and courage to share very personal stories of being LGBTQ+ immigrants in Minnesota. Seven surveys were filled out: six paper and one online (less than one third of attendees). Most people learned about IX and felt connected to stories. To follow up on the event, Telling Queer History and IUPJ had the audio transcribed. We had hoped to use this audio to release a podcast that both organizations would be able to use but one of the storytellers would not respond to our request for a release form. We tried multiple methods of communication with this storyteller and were not able to reach them. We have written permission from one storyteller to use their audio as needed and oral permission from the third storyteller. TQH will be using the written permission person’s story as a short clip to promote our Oct 2020 Coming Out event. TQH has been requesting audio release forms to be signed prior to their events because of what we learned from the grant. Jen and Rebecca acknowledged that longer term work and multiple points of exposure would be needed to build the connections and relationships that we want to see between these two cultural identities. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,4524,,"TQH board: Rebecca Aylesworth, Meghan Lafferty, Joanne Garlich, David T. Lawrence. ED is Rebecca Lawrence. IX members involved in this project: Jennifer Arnold, Jen Jang, Arianna Feldman, Denisse Herrera, Edain Altamirano",0.01,"Telling Queer History/Inquilinxs Unidxs por Justicia","Non-Profit Business/Entity","IX and TQH will collaborate to support the immigrant members of IX who are also part of the queer community. We want to focus on this intersection because IX has a handful of members who embrace this identity and struggle for recognition within their Latinx community. IX will work with TQH to support the intersectional identities of IX members through their claiming of their narratives. This will be done at a December storytelling event of TQH, through IX members (and adding a cross-cultural element) as well as queer Hmong and Somali individuals sharing their stories publicly. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Rebecca ",Lawrence,"Telling Queer History","3715 Chicago Ave S",Minneapolis,MN,55407,612-423-4320,hello@tellingqueerhistory.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/telling-queer-historyinquilinxs-unidxs-por-justicia-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the Hmong cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the Somali cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
9524,"Ten-County School Service Program",2012,75000,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Children's Museums Grants. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for a competitive Arts and Cultural Heritage Grants Program-Children's Museums. The board of directors shall solicit proposals and award grants to children's museums for projects and programs that maintain or promote our cultural heritage.","1. Double SSP enrollment to 4,000 children in 20122. Enroll five (5) new schools from each of our six (6) additional service counties (30) new first time schools3. Enroll 40 schools that previously participated at CDM and promote multiple visits each year.4. Teacher rating scores on all all questions asked in the written evaluation survey meet or exceed 4.5 (5 being the highest score, and 1 being the lowest).","1. CDM has more than doubled its school service program enrollment which increased 130%. SSP enrollment reached 4,518 compared with 1,982 during the previous 12 months. There were 3,522 children, 424 teachers and 572 chaperons participating. 2. The museum recruited three (3) new schools (first-time participants) from two (2) new counties – Mille Lacs and Todd. 3. Thirty-seven (37) different schools enrolled again after participating the two previous years. 4. Average teacher rating scores met or exceeded 4.5 on five out of nine questions. When asked if the CDM School Service Program was a valuable use of class time teachers rated the experience at 4.73. Most importantly when asked if their students have talked about the CDM visit, the rating was 4.61.",,49526,,75000,,"Officers: Douglas Miner, President; Jonathan Miner, Vice President; Vickie Rassmussen Wilcox, Secretary; Raymond Nikkel, Treasurer Directors: Jerome Miner, Jeffrey Borg, Carole Erickson,Corinne Jacobson, Pam Miner, Melanie Jacobson, Laura Nikkel",3,"Children's Discovery Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota will increase access and deepen engagement with their effectively proven School Service Program. The museum will take down the economic barriers and increase enrollment. This grant will fund more educators and facilitators, curriculum development, scholarship aid, transportation assistance and art/teaching supplies.","The Children's Discovery Museum in Grand Rapids has a rare opportunity to deliver learning enrichment activities to children in northern Minnesota who generally do not have access to many arts and cultural venues found in the Twin Cities. Over half of the students in the 16 county service area qualify for free and reduced meal programs in their respective districts. Families and schools do not have the resources to provide creative out-of-the-classroom extended learning for their children. Many children are culturally and educationally deprived. The vast distance from large cities most often denies these children the rich creative offerings of a metropolitan area. Poverty is endemic in northern Minnesota. More than 15% of children in each of these 16 counties live in poverty. The Children's Discovery Museum will address these critical issues by supplementing our proven experiential learning activities. ",,2011-12-12,2012-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,John,Kelsch,"Children's Discovery Museum","2727 US Highway 169 South","Grand Rapids",MN,55744,"(218) 326-1900",director@cdmkids.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Becker, Beltrami, Carlton, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, Mahnomen, Morrison, St. Louis, Todd, Wadena",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ten-county-school-service-program,"Kaywin Feldman currently serves as the Director and President of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts. Ms. Feldman has more than 15 years of experience leading major art museums and expanding collections and transforming relationships with surrounding communities. Joanne Jones-Rizzi currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Ms. Jones-Rizzi has more than 25 years of experience in exhibit design and community engagement in both children’s and science museums. Daniel Spock currently serves as the Director of the Minnesota Historical Society’s History Center Museum. Mr. Spock’s more than 25 years in the museum field include experience as an exhibit designer, an exhibit developer, and public program leadership and administration.",,,
10013346,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester: Arts, Culture and Access Programs",2021,146775,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$150,000 the second year is for the Children’s Museum of Rochester for interactive exhibits and outreach programs on arts and cultural heritage "," Engage visitors in Southeastern Minnesota to build creative and critical thinking skills through play 25,000 total visitors 500 free memberships distributed ","Our goal without knowing a pandemic was about to hit was 43,000 the first year in our space. So the fact we almost reached that goal with several months shut down due to COVID-19 is amazing! We have been able to target more specific programming that aligns more with our three focus areas, health and well-being, STEM, and cultural connectedness. We have been able to build a lot of new partnership within our community help support the communities’ underserved population. Through these partnerships, we have found new groups to deliver more free memberships with our voucher program. We have been able to communicate and work with the Center for Autism, and Families First. We also had a goal to deliver 500 free memberships to families and we exceeded this goal. Because of the pandemic a lot of families had financial struggles and were unable to afford a membership but still needed their children to be involved in hands-on educational learning. So we continued to give free memberships on our budget because we knew that these families needed this so badly. ",,,,146775,,"Angie Bowman-Malloy; Melissa Brinkman; Ken Brown; Brooke Carlson; Tim Deutsch; Darcy Elmer; Greg Epsom; Loree Flick; Shelley Henry; Jenny Hosfeld; Laura Kropp; Kari Michaletz; Becky Montpetit; Shruthi Naik; Carla Nelson; Kim Norton; Sankesh Prabhakar; Sean Ryan; Christopher Wendland",1.5,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Arts and Cultural Heritage funding will allow us to pursue three major initiatives between July 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021: Health and Safety of our visitors and the community Dynamic Experiences and programming at Children's Museum of Rochester Initiative to engage communities in playful learning through access programs ",,,2020-07-01,2021-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Lindsey,Hemker,"The Children’s Museum of Rochester","1201 12th Street SW Suite 632",Rochester,MN,55902,"(507) 218-3104",lhemker@sparkrochestermn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Dodge, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Mower, Olmsted, Ramsey, Rice, Steele, Wabasha, Winona",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/childrens-museum-rochester-arts-culture-and-access-programs,,,,
10013354,"The Works Museum",2020,121545,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. ","Outcomes for We Are All Engineers are aligned with the three project goals: 1) Goal: To successfully implement The Works Museum’s first co-creation model to develop two new 90-minute workshops that support Minnesota teachers in implementing the Science Standards and an associated interactive station for our museum gallery. Outcomes: - Partners from the Dakota, Ojibwe, Hmong, Mexican, and Somali cultural communities will have shared elements of their cultures and made connections with The Works Museum’s family and school audiences. - The project team will have developed two new workshops that support Minnesota teachers in implementing the Science Standards and will have created an associated interactive station for our museum gallery. - The Works Museum will have demonstrated the ability to successfully co-create programming with members of communities who are historically underrepresented in STEM, document the co-creation process, and establish partnerships with representatives from these five cultural communities. - The Works Museum will have increased our capacity to co-create programs, providing an important foundation for incorporating the diverse Minnesotan community in our work long-term. 2) Goal: To create authentic, meaningful primary resource experiences that allow children to explore the Dakota, Ojibwe, Hmong, Mexican, and Somali cultures through the lens of engineering and that allow kids from non-dominant cultures to see themselves represented in STEM. Outcomes: - Students from non-dominant communities will see their cultures represented in The Works Museum’s programs, feel welcomed at the museum, and engage more meaningfully in STEM experiences. - Workshop participants and museum visitors will interact with and gain a better understanding of engineering contributions from Minnesota American Indian and other non-dominant Minnesota cultural communities. 3) Goal: To provide opportunities for children from the five cultures represented in the project, for children from under-resourced schools, and for all museum visitors to engage with these cultures through hands-on exploration and play. Outcomes: - The Works Museum will deliver new workshops to all 2nd and 4th grade students at each of the six partner schools, selected for their high percentages of students representing the five cultures, reaching an estimated 1,000 students. - An estimated 1,000 children from under-resourced schools will participate in the new programs with subsidized bus and program fees. - In addition to the 2,000 students served through program delivery to partner and under-resourced schools, we estimate that an additional 45,000 museum visitors will engage with these cultures through hands-on exploration and play in the museum gallery during the grant period. ","In progress; no measurable outcomes reported to date. ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Carol Aegerter, Emily Ahachich, Carolina Dufault, Kelly Klein, Cary Komoto, John Lee, Gene Sieve, Kirsten Stone, Karl Smith, Megan Tuetken, Nate Witzany",0.575,"The Works Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Every culture engineers. We may use different words and materials, but we all share a need to design solutions to everyday problems. Through the We Are All Engineers project, The Works Museum will leverage the organization’s expertise in elementary engineering education and the cultural knowledge of community partners to co-create and deliver new elementary education programs that align with the cultural benchmarks in the Minnesota State Science Standards introduced in June 2019. The museum will also co-create an interactive station for the museum gallery to extend learning beyond the classroom and with museum visitors. During the grant period, these new programs will provide a projected 47,000 children and families with culturally authentic experiences that engage them meaningfully in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) while highlighting the engineering contributions of Dakota, Ojibwe, Hmong, Mexican, and Somali cultures. ",,,2020-02-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kit,Wilhite,"The Works Museum","9740 Grand Ave. S.",Bloomington,MN,55420,"952-888-4262 ext. 211",kit@theworks.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/works-museum,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013367,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League",2020,30000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Broadly, our Spanish Debate League & East African Debate Initiative aim to improve academic opportunity and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Twin Cities middle and high school students. The MNUDL evaluates our Spanish and East African debate programs with the same outcomes as our nonspecialized community programs. These academic and SEL outcomes include:   Outcome 1: Helping middle and high-school aged youth demonstrate & achieve academic growth Indicator 1a: Participants will demonstrate increased reading comprehension; Measurement(s): MCA Reading Scores   Indicator 1b: Participants will demonstrate improvements in academic skills such as critical thinking and analysis; Measurement(s): Survey questions on ability to understand both sides of an issue and confidence in understanding complex ideas   Indicator 1c: Participants will demonstrate greater engagement in school; Measurement(s): Class attendance, Enrollment in advanced coursework   Outcome 2: Helping middle and high-school aged youth improve their social and emotional skills Indicator 2a: Participants will demonstrate growth mindset; Measurement(s): End of season student survey   Indicator 2b: Participants will develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers, coaches, mentors, and peers; Measurement(s): End of season student survey   Indicator 2c: Participants will learn conflict management skills; Measurement(s): End of season student survey   Outcome 3: Helping students feel empowered, and connected to their culture and community Indicator 3a: Participants will feel empowered with the skills to influence those around them; Measurement: End of season student survey   Indicator 3b: Participants will feel more connected to their culture and community; Measurement: Interviews of students   Goals will be tracked by our program team on our data dashboard with a weekly assessment of new program launch metrics. These include: number of new teacher coaches recruited, number of kick-off meetings held, number of students recruited per school program, number of students attending practices and then number of students attending tournaments. Program academic outcomes (Outcome 1) are measured through our research agreements with Minneapolis Public Schools and Saint Paul Public Schools. The MNUDL provides researchers with the name, student ID, and school that a student attends, along with the number of practices and tournaments a student attends (program dosage.) Researchers compares debaters vs. non-debater peers and evaluates: - MCA reading and math scores - Enrollment in advanced classes - Attendance - Expulsion or suspensions - ACT scores - Progress toward on-time graduation Social Emotional Learning (SEL) outcomes (Outcome 2) are measured through an annual student survey of participating students. Students complete the survey online through a google document. Survey questions have been approved by Dr. Brianna Mezuk of the University of Michigan who has published in peer-reviewed journals regarding the impact of debate on academic and SEL outcomes. SEL categories include: Growth Mindset, Goal Setting, Resilience, Positive Relationships & Agency, and Constructive Criticism. Student Empowerment and Agency as well as connection to students’ culture and community (Outcome 3) will be measured through a combination of the student annual survey as well as interviews of students at tournaments. Our entire team reviews our outcomes regularly. Additionally, we share our evaluation results with stakeholders, including foundations, school districts, coaches, parents, and students, through monthly e-newsletters, social media, and quarterly print newsletters. Our staff and advisory board use this information to continually improve programming. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,0.35,"The Minnesota Urban Debate League","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Minnesota Urban Debate League is an independent program of Augsburg University. We serve over 1,200 students and provide academic debate programming to 40+ Twin Cities high school and middle schools. Two of our programs are designed to specifically address the needs of immigrant communities in Minnesota: The Spanish Debate League and the East African Debate Initiative. Both programs build students’ positive cultural identity while sharpening their academic skills. ",,,2020-08-10,2021-07-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,"Cram Helwich","The Minnesota Urban Debate League",,,,,612-359-6467,cramhe@augsburg.edu,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-urban-debate-league," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013382,"The DIAL Group",2020,28000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","The most significant impact for the Ntiajteb Koomtes project will be in classrooms and schools. The arts can enhance students' learning of language, culture, and social justice. Researchers have shown that the arts can increase young people's academic achievement and contribute to their positive development. Our project’s measurable outcomes for students and schools are to increase: the number of youth learning Hmong language and culture through the arts (approx.. 80 students for this project period); the diversity of effective and creative teaching materials available to schools that wish to preserve the Hmong language, history, and culture (1 album with 5 music tracks, 5 videos, and music-based curriculum; the amount schools that teach Hmong language and culture using our arts-based curriculum (4 schools this project period). The DIAL and our project partners will measure and evaluate the outcomes of Ntiajteb Koomtes using three primary evaluation methods: Process Evaluation to monitor project activities regarding implementation and timing. Summative Evaluation to assess overall effectiveness and achievements. Outcome Evaluation to measure the impact of the project. We will design and implement the evaluation plan and tools with oversight and direction from the DIAL’s executive director David Kang. The DIAL uses best practices to design our evaluations, and uses industry methods and standards to ensure project effectiveness, efficiency and quality. Also, we will measure the literacy of the students with support from their classroom teachers who have been tracking their progress before the implementation of our programming. We plan to have teachers determine the learning level of each student and then in our follow-up evaluations, we will assess the progress of each student after residency. Taken together, the surveys, interviews, focus groups and other evaluation tools will help measure the extent to which the program outcomes are being achieved, as well as the overall quality of the project. The evaluation results will also help us eliminate or adjust the ineffective parts to Ntiajteb Koomtes for better program outcomes and performance. The DIAL will also share the results of the project to the community through our websites. Lastly, we will present the MN Humanities Center with the finding of our project and evaluations. Outside of the direct outcomes of the project, we hope that indirectly instructors become facilitators of creative learning and are empowered in their own professional growth. Teachers will feel fulfilled and able to provide a hands-on, arts-based learning environment for their students. The Hmong language and learning curriculum has been a work in progress to fit into learning models in the United States. While living in villages of Asia, the Hmong have naturally learned through arts in our everyday lives as a means of survival whether it be sewing clothing for our families or chanting poetry in the forest as a form of therapy. In the long-term, the DIAL and our partners will track the number of teachers and schools that implement our arts-based Hmong language curriculum, and the number of students who participate. We will have periodic check-ins beyond the grant period, since this is a long-term and ongoing effort for the organization, artists, and other collaborators. ","In progress ",,,,28000,,"Phil Raskin, Grace Lee, Rodney McGee, David Kang",0.2,"The DIAL Group","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The DIAL will collaborate with Hmong artist Tou SaiKo Lee to develop “Ntiajteb Koomtes” (“Unified Worldwide” in English) – a Hmong language program based on Hmong traditional music infused with poetry and hip hop. Project activities include piloting the curriculum, developing media, and evaluating and revising the curriculum through feedback from students, teachers and linguists. ",,,2020-07-01,2021-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tou,Lee,"The DIAL Group",,,,,651-353-7497,tousaikunites@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/dial-group," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Tori Hong (Minneapolis, MN) Tori Hong is a Hmong and Korean illustrator, facilitator, and consultant. She was recommended by a Hmong artist/individual that knows MHC’s work well. Kabo Yang (Little Canada, MN) Kabo Yang has been a panelist with MHC for prior grants. Her work focuses on identity-driven leadership, culturally-affirming nonprofit management and inclusion initiatives. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10019452,"The SEAD Project",2021,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","The outcomes of this project are: More Southeast Asian community stories are shared and preserved through a community-led process. Southeast Asian community members will better realize their power and how to navigate systems through storytelling. Communities will build cross-cultural mutual understanding. Southeast Asian diaspora communities will be more centered in shared public narratives. Southeast Asian diaspora community histories, stories and cultural arts will be more centered in public art and understanding. Southeast Asian heritage communities will have affordable and accessible classes, language tools, and cultural arts to preserve their histories and understand their cultures; and better communicate in their heritage languages in their work, community, and family lives (primarily Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese). Educators, policymakers, healthcare workers, and other community leaders who work with predominantly Southeast Asian communities (Hmong, Khmer, Lao, and Vietnamese) will have accessible classes and language tools to learn about Southeast Asian cultures and histories, to increase their cultural competency and communication skills. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Chann Kong, Joy Manichan Nguyen, Casey Skeide, Saroeun Earm, Maishia Yang, Michael Sasorith",0.75,"The SEAD Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our project will expand our successful storytelling program to 1) offer more pathways for community engagement with Southeast Asian diaspora stories and cultural arts; 2) increase the number of people we are able to engage through our storytelling program; 3) increase public dialog and engagement with Southeast Asian stories and cultural arts. Our work will bring Southeast Asian diaspora communities together to share cultural arts and stories and to increase accessibility of community stories. ",,,2021-10-18,2022-06-30,,"In Progress",,,Jessica,Eckerstorfer,"The SEAD Project",,,,,612-987-7313,jessica@theseadproject.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sead-project," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
19208,"The Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Legacy Project",2014,160450,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chap. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","(d) Council on Disability$200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year are for a grant to the Minnesota State Council on Disability to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, and cultural heritage of Minnesotans with disabilities in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If the amount in the first year is insufficient, the amout in the second year is available in the first year. These funds are available until June 30, 2016.","As a result of this project, the following overarching outcomes will be realized:1. An increased recognition of statewide disability culture among the general public.2. The number of employers who recognize the challenges people with disabilities face in finding competitive employment increases.3. The number of conference attendees that recognize and/or  gain an increased appreciation for disability culture and the impact civil rights legislation has had on this culture. 4. An increased knowledge of one’s civil rights through the ADA.","The Events Committee, the Communications Committee and the Employment Survey Committee are all staffed, appropriately Chaired, and are effectively making progress on their respective responsibilities. a.The selection of a Committee Leadership Consultant has been especially effective in keeping the committees on track, and communicating with one another. b.The formation of a Full Planning Committee has been an effective tool in keeping all committee leaders and the most active members apprised of the relationship between all the project’s moving parts. This has been most effective in ensuring various committees are not duplicating efforts or inadvertently working at cross purposes. c.MSCOD’s Board of Directors has a new Chair who also Chairs our Survey Committee. As a result, the work of the committees has gained more attention, recognition and involvement by board members. d.We are confident that we now have the appropriate staff that will see this project to completion. Previous staff changes had let to a series of fits and starts, but we believe our staff is now set. e.The major section of our Employment Survey is in the field. f.The History Day of July 26th event is in the relative final stages of planning. g.Shooting begins in November for the tpt documentary. h.The final details of our State-wide conference on July 9th are being addressed. i.We have recently trained our new Grant Specialist on maintaining the ADA tab on the MSCOD website. This allows us to keep information flowing to that website in an efficient and timely manner. ",,,,80669,79781,,1,"Minnesota State Council on Disability","State Government","The Minnesota State Council on Disability (“MSCOD”) seeks to preserve and raise awareness of Minnesota’s disability culture in sync with the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) through a theatrical production, public opinion survey and research, and an ADA celebration/training conference. Activities will also highlight the low employment rate of people with disabilities. Most of the public activities will occur in the second year of the grant.",,,2013-07-01,2014-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Willshire,"Minnesota State Council on Disability","121 E. 7th Place, Suite 107","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 361-7801",joan.willshire@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/americans-disabilities-act-25th-anniversary-legacy-project,,,,
19208,"The Americans with Disabilities Act 25th Anniversary Legacy Project",2015,234550,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chap. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","(d) Council on Disability $200,000 the first year and $200,000 the second year are for a grant to the Minnesota State Council on Disability to provide educational opportunities in the arts, history, and cultural heritage of Minnesotans with disabilities in conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. If the amount in the first year is insufficient, the amout in the second year is available in the first year. These funds are available until June 30, 2016.","1.ADA Employment and Research Study 2.a. ADA 25th Anniversary Documentary with Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) b. Live televised noon-hour program “ADA: The next 25 years” 3.25th Anniversary of the ADA Conference and Career Fair 4.25th Anniversary of the ADA Family Day at the Minnesota History Center ","1.ADA Employment and Research Study A total of 611 complete surveys were collected, with a breakdown of 304 (50%) surveys from people with a disability who are employed, 134 (22%) from people who have a disability and are seeking employment, and from 173 (28%) employers. 2.a. ADA 25th Anniversary Documentary with Twin Cities Public Television (tpt) b. Live televised noon-hour program “ADA: The next 25 years” Work was completed on the documentary The ADA at 25: Disability Rights in MN and was introduced at the MN History Center on July 26th, and aired for the first time on tpt the evening of July 26th In addition, MSCOD, in partnership with tpt, produced a live show entitled “ADA: The next 25 years” which aired over the noon hour during our October 28th conference. That show remains on the tpt website as well as this project’s website at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmy8KLMED_A&feature=youtu.be 3.25th Anniversary of the ADA Conference and Career Fair On October 28, 2015 MSCOD had its long-awaited conference. While there were a great number of highlights for the day, certainly having Senator Tom Harkin, the Senate sponsor of the ADA address the conference and participate in the live tpt show was chief among them. The conference, as planned, brought together Minnesotans from across the state under the banner of disability culture with a focus on the creation, impact and future of the ADA, especially as they relate to employment for people with disabilities. 4.25th Anniversary of the ADA Family Day at the Minnesota History Center On Sunday, July 26th MSCOD held its 25th Anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act Family Day celebration. More than 1,000 people attended the Family Day event at the Minnesota History Center. This success would not have been possible without the outreach opportunities arranged by our consultants Sarah Parker (Parker Communications) and Carol Schuler (Schuler Publicity). ",,,,,,"1.Jim Thalhuber-Blaine (Chair) 2.Dean Ascheman-Rosemount (Vice-Chair) 3.Nate Aalgaard-Moorhead (Executive Committee) 4.Robert Johnson-Fergus Falls (Executive Committee) 5.Kathy Peterson-Warren (Executive Committee) 6.Elliott Albright-West St. Paul 7.Hilary Hauser-New Hope 8.Nancy Rosemore-Crosby 9.Bryce Samuelson-Hayfield 10.Dave Schwartzkopf-Rochester 11.Kim Tyler-Hibbing 12.Christine Versavel-Marshall 13.Carlos Vazquez-Minneapolis 14.Kathy Wingen-St. Cloud 15.Nancy Fitzsimons-North Mankato 16.Timothy Boyer-Bemidji 17.Andrea Bejarano-Robinson – New Hope 18.Dr. Brian Bonte – Hutchenson ",1.5,"Minnesota State Council on Disability","State Government","The Minnesota State Council on Disability (“MSCOD”) seeks to preserve and raise awareness of Minnesota’s disability culture in sync with the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) through a theatrical production, public opinion survey and research, and an ADA celebration/training conference. Activities will also highlight the low employment rate of people with disabilities. Most of the public activities will occur in the second year of the grant.",,,2013-07-01,2014-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joan,Willshire,"Minnesota State Council on Disability","121 E. 7th Place, Suite 107","St. Paul",MN,55101,"(651) 361-7801",joan.willshire@state.mn.us,"Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/americans-disabilities-act-25th-anniversary-legacy-project,,,,
10009915,"The SEAD Project Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Our project aims to develop free online resources that teach Hmong language and culture to the public. Our first resource includes printable literacy and cultural decks that are available for download on our website. These decks would feature different aspects of the Hmong heritage, for example, flashcards of the Hmong alphabet, or an overview of a prevalent Hmong tradition. Our second resource include a web app that teaches introductory Hmong language. The web app is an interactive platform for users to gain literacy skills of consonants, vowels, and grammar. Users can also engage in lessons that teach topics such as common greetings, introductions, survival phrases, pronouns, and more. Lessons are presented as interactive activities and games to help users to stay engaged in the curriculum and motivated to keep learning. With these resources, we aim to make all aspects of the Hmong heritage more accessible to everyone, from people who grew up in a Hmong household to newcomers of the culture. We want to promote a better public understanding and appreciation of the Hmong culture and to empower Hmong-Americans with the necessary tools to connect with their culture. For us, success means high engagement rates with our resources. More importantly, success means that our users feel more empowered by the language and cultural literacy learned from our resources, and that they feel more confident to engage in and seek out aspects of Hmong arts, culture, and heritage. ","When the grant was received in November 2019, we started planning and developing our work on the Hmong culture program for Spring 2020. For a $5,000 microgrant, the overall funding helped jumpstart some of our planning to pay for cultural and language experts to develop, and we are still seeking funding to continue that work, as it requires more technical resources. As COVID and uprisings happened from February through May, we couldn’t host in-person workshops anymore and had to address and pivot our work a bit, but we were still able to complete a Hmong language alphabet decks, a Hmong new year resource deck, and a beta version of the web app, and are still developing content for this summer and fall resources as well as a virtual pop-up workshop. ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Chann Kong, Joy Manichan Nguyen, Casey Skeide, Saroeun Earm, Maishia Yang, Michael Sasorith",2,"The SEAD Project","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our project aims to develop free online resources that teach Hmong language and culture to the public. First, printable literacy and cultural decks – for example, flashcards of the Hmong alphabet, or an overview of a prevalent Hmong tradition – available for download on our website. Our second resource include an interactive web app that teaches introductory Hmong language. Users gain literacy skills of consonants, vowels, and grammar, and can also engage in lessons that teach topics such as common greetings, introductions, survival phrases, pronouns, and more. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Chanida,"Phaengdara Potter","The SEAD Project",,,,,612-987-7313,chanida@theseadproject.org,"Digitization/Online Information Access, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/sead-project-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031021,"The Funny Asian Women Kollective Comedy Shows ",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. We will reach between 200-400 live audience members for each show, which totals between 400-800 audience members total. 2. We will engage 2,000 people through our social media campaign. 3. We will hire 10 Asian women-identified artists to create and perform new work. ","The goals for our project haven't changed but we had to shift the dates for one of our shows. Originally, we planned to host the Hmong-themed show in November of 2022 but the process of accessing funds delayed this. Our Hmong Show is scheduled for May 5, 2023 at Hmong House, a restaurant/community space on in North St. Paul. Our second show will be scheduled for June. The location is still to be confirmed.; Our goal was to curate two FAWK comedy shows, engage new performers in the process, reach 400 audience members in person, and 2000 through social media. We exceeded the goal. On May 5, we hosted a Hmong-themed show at a community banquet hall aptly named Hmong House. This event reached 402 attendees, some of whom drove in from Madison, Wisconsin specifically to see the lineup. The event included performers Kazua Melissa Vang, Tsuab Yang, Houa Moua, Mai Neng Moua, and See Vue Lee and was emceed by May Lee-Yang. Mai Neng Moua and See Vue Lee made their debut on the comedy stage. Prior to the show, performers also workshopped their sets and received critical feedback to shape their new material. The FAWK Roast was hosted on June 25, 2023 at Arbeiter Brewery, a Korean American-owned business. This event included 5 FAWK performers along with four new community members who joined our stage, Terri Thao, Phasoua Vang, Yeej Moua, and Tommy Sar. The event brought in 83 attendees. Through our ads and posts on Facebook, both events reached 47,886 people and engaged 5414 people. ""Reached"" is defined by the number of people who saw our posts. ""Engaged"" is defined by folks who reacted, comments, shared, or clicked on our posts. The overwhelming attendance and online engagement further validated that audiences want to hear more Asian women stories. ",,,"We received around $2,300 in ticketing sales to help cover the expenses. ",20000,,"OUR ADVISORY COMMITTEERepresentative Kaohly Vang HerMarlina GonzalezShelley QuialaMaryanne QuirozHeather C. LouLevi Weinhagen; Representative Kaohly Vang Her (District 64A)Area of Expertise: finance Marlina Gonzalez, TPT (Twin Cities Public Television)Area of Expertise: community building, production, writing, humor, satire, cross cultural histories Heather C. Lou, Voices for Racial JusticeArea of Expertise: community education, Asian American history, storytelling, satire Maryanne Quiroz, Indigenous RootsArea of Expertise: community building, cultural production, storytelling, administration Shelley Quiala, International Festival of Arts & Ideas, formerly with The OrdwayArea of Expertise: community education and enrichment Levi Weinhagen, Team Dynamics, LLCArea of Expertise: storytelling, cultural production, performance, humor, strategist",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective LLC (FAWK)",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) will host two live comedy shows that center Asian women-identified performers, their stories, and their truths.",,,2022-08-15,2023-07-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,May,Lee-Yang,,,,,," 651-274-5049"," may@lazyhmongwoman.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funny-asian-women-kollective-comedy-shows,,,,
10031027,"The 20-Year Curse",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcomes include: 1. Engage around 1,200 live audience members, around 600 for the performance at the Ordway, and around 200 live audience members for 3 additional performances 2. Hire at least 10 APIDA contractors 3. Engage 2,000 people through social media 4. Audience members will have learned more about the Korean Minnesotan experience ","The project has had a few delays. First, we were not able to receive all of the funding that we applied for and have been trying to apply for additional funds to fulfill the scope of the project. In addition, the director I proposed in the application is no longer able to work on the project so I had to interview and hire a new director. Updated 08/31/2023: We have so far hired 7 APIDA contractors as artists. We are in the process of creating the show, working on drafts and deliverables. We are booked with Red Eye Theater to do our presentation on October 5-7, 2023 at 7:30 pm. We are currently in the process taping the video/documentary bits. Because we are no longer performing at the Ordway and due to the audience cap at Red Eye Theater, our goal is to have around 150 live audience members total. ; Outcomes from application: 1. Engage around 1,200 live audience members, around 600 for the performance at the Ordway, and around 200 live audience members for 3 additional performances 2. Hire at least 10 APIDA contractors 3. Engage 2,000 people through social media 4. Audience members will have learned more about the Korean Minnesotan experience Finalized Outcomes: 1. While we were unable to perform at the Ordway for this project, we were able to still engage over 6,000 Minnesotans on social media with our short-form content. We had a total of 192 audience members who attended our show at Red Eye Theater. We were able to track this through ticket sales and audience count. 2. We surpassed this outcome, we hired 19 APIDA artists as contractors. 3. We surpassed this goal. We engaged over 6,000 Minnesotans on social media and a total of 10,298 nationally. We were able to track this metrics and reports on Instagram and Facebook. 4. During an informal survey after the shows, 100% of audience members indicated that they learned more the Korean Minnesotan experience. ",,,"MSAB - $10,000 (no funds expended) . Minnesota State Arts Board: $10,000 --> paid additional artists Ticket Sales: $2,635.96 --> paid additional artists ",20150,,"n/a; N/A",,"Naomi Ko",Individual,"The 20-Year Curseis a multi-media live performance and documentary film project created, written, and performed by Naomi Ko. It explores the stories surrounding Naomi and the Ko Family curse, and the Korean American community in Minnesota. This grant will support the staging of the live performances and the making of the documentary.",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/20-year-curse,,,,
10031047,"The Harvest",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Five filmmakers will demonstrate the ability to produce professional quality media works. Measurement * Successful completion of an hour-long documentary video that meets broadcast standards for sound, and image. * Pre-post assessment of participant skill set and feedback from mentor team regarding quality check of final production. The Harvest will result in a documentary video that is produced and distributed by Latinx filmmakers. Measurements * The Harvest documentary will have Latinx representation in all levels of production and distribution. * The Harvest documentary will feature Latinx families and business owners exclusively in the telling of this story. Credits will be the key indicator of involvement but will also include formal feedback from the filmmaker cohort and mentor team. The Harvest will reach a live audience of 3000 Measurements * The Harvest documentary will be screened locally in Crookston, through the local theater, within the school district and as an outdoor event. * The Harvest will be screened in at least 2 additional regional venues. In Progress staff and filmmaker cohort will gather audience tallies. The Harvest will reach an online audience of 10,000. Measurements * In Progress will host an online screening and filmmaker dialogue reaching 500. * In Progress will post the completed video on its website and promote on social media to reach an online audience of 7500. * In Progress will connect film to other national Latinx media outlets reaching 2000. All online audiences will be measured through analytics provided through web providers.","The following artists have been successfully identified for the production team for The Harvest: Producer / Production Manager Rena Bouchard Producer / Script Supervisor: Regina Zapata Director of Photography/Lead Editor: Adam Torres Assistant Camera & Sound Support: Chris Espericueta/Isaiah Gatica/Aladdin Bankhead/Gilbert Hernandez Set Photographer / Production Coordinator: Monique Arguelles Talent Liaison & Script/Continuity: Roxanne Zapata The list currently exceeds our initial intent of 5 artists due to the group's commitment to inclusiveness and the need to balance work schedules, health management, and family needs within the group. A first set of contracts have been signed and payments issued and the group has been meeting formerly since July 1, 2022. The group has established a weekly meeting meeting activity in which production roles were defined, and core subject matter and storyline has been developing. The group is in the final stages of identifying key content providers and have begun brainstorming b roll. In April, the core camera production team began training in drone operation, Sony FX6 camera operation, audio recording, and core documentary technical training (lighting, sound, composition, and stylistic approach). Due to lack of local resources in media production tools, additional effort has been needed on the training of production crew - their lead trainers to date being Kristine Sorensen and Alexander Aman. The Harvest has thus successfully made progress towards its first goal as follows: Original Outcome: 5 filmmakers will demonstrate the ability to produce professional quality media works. Actual Outcome: 8 regionally based filmmakers of Latinx heritage have been identified, and are currently in script development for their documentary. Technical Skill and experience prior to planning sessions in July was extremely low with all filmmakers only having minimal training in the art form. Between April and August, 2022 technical mentorship has been offered as well. As of August 2022, lead Adam Torres has developed intermediate level production skills in the use of professional filmmaking tools, with the the rest of the team progressing as support technical skill. Chris Espericueta, Gilbert Hernandez and Aladdin Bankhead - will continue to train under Adam's guidance through production. The crew still has 8 weeks of pre-production planning, and one more week of technical training that will take place in September before actual production is scheduled to begin as of October 1, 2022. The crew is currently monitoring beet harvest hiring protocols and scheduling implications. In early September we plan to conduct a series of zoom workshops with documentary filmmaker Bienvenida Matias to build foundational knowledge on documentary construction, with artist Xavier Tavera modeling interviewing techniques during October production. The project is on track and there are no significant changes to the initial proposal at this time. ; OUTCOME 01: Five filmmakers will demonstrate the ability to produce professional quality media works. The project was highly successful in attracting and retaining Latinx participation from the Crookston and East Grand Forks areas. Artists came to the project with only limited experience in digital creation and had no experience in working as a film crew. They chose to participate primarily because they saw the opportunity to tell a story that would be conceived and delivered by them, and would feature persons that represented their own history The team received extensive training and mentorship from experienced professionals Xavier Tavera, Bienvenida Matias, Kristine Sorensen, Sai Thao and Kazua Melissa Vang. Each mentor provided core instruction in the art of documentary film creation with specific focus on story development, production planning, technical and aesthetic production techniques and post production. Achieved Outcomes: * 6 Latinx filmmakers successfully completed a documentary short (revision in final film length was reported in interim report) about the beet harvest. * 100% of participating filmmakers utilized a professional cinematic camera and professional audio tools to ensure broadcast quality production. * 100% developed intermediate level skills in production planning with 20% developing advanced producing skills; 65% developed intermediate aesthetic and technical professional cinematic skills and audio recording skills, with one participating developing an advanced set of overall production skills; and 33% developed intermediate level post-production skills (based on pre and post assessment). OUTCOME 02: The Harvest will result in a documentary video that is produced and distributed by Latinx filmmakers. The Harvest represented the first professional documentary film produced in northwestern Minnesota for and by Latinx artists. Until this time, there had been many youth produced works focused on reaching local audiences. The Harvest however, provided an immersive mentorship experience for pre-emerging filmmakers that carried stories, but lacked the access and high level mentorship required to produced professional quality film. The film makes powerful statements about what it means to be a migrant workerfrom a point of view that puts family, education and life-long commitment excellence at the forefront of the story. It is powerful in its respect for its content providers and its intimate understanding of the importance of the contribution of seasonal workers to the annual beet harvest. Given all this, there were several hurdles faced in producing The Harvest. Only one of the 6 filmmakers had access to reliable transportation. The entire crew also had families to tend to and jobs to work. Given the beet harvest took place during a 4 week period in the fall of 2022 - primarily overnights - this put the pressure on the film crew to coordinate their demanding schedules, carve in production time and more. The crew also faced initial resistance from families regarding the sharing of their stories due to the unusual nature of the request, and the demanding schedules they have when working the Harvest. This worked itself out over many conversations and the crew was able to collect both the stories and visuals for the film. Achieved Outcomes * 100% of all decision-making regarding production and distribution was determined by the Latinx film crew. * Film credits indicated that The Harvest, was led by 6 Latinx filmmakers and featured 100% Latinx families within the content delivered through the film. OUTCOME 03: The Harvest will reach a live audience of 3000 Timing is everything, and the struggle between film completion and screenings was challenging. As it became clear that the film would take longer to produce than originally anticipated, the producers began screening works in progress to the community. This allowed for the filmmakers to receive feedback, hold important conversations about the evolution of the story and incorporate important feedback into the telling of the story. Though this outcome has been partially met, In Progress and the film producers will continue to seek screening opportunities to fully meet this goal. Achieved Outcomes * The Harvest reached a live audience of 1650, reaching 55% of its proposed outcome of 3000 as evidenced through collected audience tallies of the following: * The Harvest was presented at Studio 110 in Crookston at varying stages of production to a cumulative audience of 190. * The Harvest was screened locally in Crookston, through the local theater, at the local high school, and as part of an outdoor event during a local festival, reaching a cumulative audience of 1235; * The Harvest was screened at two regional venues in East Grand Forks reaching an additional 225. OUTCOME 04: The Harvest will reach an online audience of 10,000. Again, due to the late nature of project completion (August 2023) this measurement has not been fully met. In Progress and the film producers will continue to seek screening opportunities to fully meet this goal. Achieved Outcomes * The Harvest has reached 25% of expected 10,000 online reach, through social media postings, online link sharing, and selected national previews of the film. * This outcome is still in progress with an estimated 2500 reached to date through online postings presented since August 2023. * Though this outcome has not been met, distribution is ongoing with an expectation that outcome will be fully met by 12/31/23.",,,"Funds were secured from the McKnight Foundation (16000) and the Propel Foundation (5000). Additionally In Progress has committed 11800 in in-kind contributions as outlined in the proposal, totaling $32,800. The Propel Foundation replaced the Northwest Minnesota Regional Arts Council request listed int he original proposal. To date a total of of $9848 of these funds have been expended as outlined in the attached budget vs. actuals report. . Matching Funds for The Harvest film production, trainings and mentorship came from a variety of sources with primary support for the film coming from: The McKnight Foundation $16000 Propel Non-Profits $5000 In Progress $11800 (in-kind) In Progress Cash On Hand $ 289 (covering overages on venue and PR materials) Additionally, The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council and Minnesota Stat Arts Board provided for additional support outside the parameters of the original proposal for additional mentorship of filmmaker team. . This is outlined in the budget vs. actual report but includes the following: 1. IncomeYTD : McKnight Foundation $16,000 secured, propel Foundation $5000 secured, In Progress In-Kind $11800 secured. 2. Expenses YTD: Professional consultants $7500, Coordination $3000, In-Kind Eq Loan $12000, Studio Rental $1500, Multimedia laptop $3248. Budget is currently on track with no anticipated changes expected.. 3000. Sony FX6 Full Frame Cinematic Camera and Lenses, tripod kit, light kit, lavaliere and shot gun mic system 152. External Drive purchased (total cost $339) 3152. Total Expenditures 12/16/22 - 4/1/23",20000,,"Sai Thao, Jeremy Gardner, Jacylynn Jones, Katya Zepeda, Maria Arguetta, Bienvenida Matias, DeAnna Drift, Esther Humphrey, Chao Lynn Yang, Joel Passewe; Sai Thao, President Jeremy Gardner, Vice President Jacylynn Jones, Secretary/Treasurer Chao Yang Katya Zepeda Bienvenida Matias Katya Zepeda Deanna Drift Esther Humphrey",,"In Progress",,"The Harvest is a documentary video that provides a look into the lives of families that come together each year to harvest sugar beets. The piece will chronicle diverse stories from migrant workers to thos who have now lived in the region for more than 5 generations. Five Latinx filmmakers living in Crookston MN, will document the sugar beet harvest, not from a land owner's point of view, but from the view of people who have provided the labor force for more than five generations. ",,,2022-02-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Rena,Bouchard,,,,,,2182778774," RenaB2004@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Polk,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/harvest,,,,
10031056,"The heart artist-Gaohong bilingual (English and Mandarin) , multimedia picture book project",2023,19173,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Real project based learning process for the students! Language: Students will be able to use Mandarin language in a meaningful way. I will show students Gaohong's story and how to revise a story, and the publishing process. Advocacy: I will learn towards students, trust and listen to what they want to do about it: it could be making a poster to promote what's the interesting part to other immersion schools that not in town, how to make the book inclusive for all the readers to enjoy, or asking questions to their principal what they want to be included in their own reading and writing class? Identity: By seeing who Gaohong is, hopefully, we can all see a mirror to ask, who are we? Who do we want to be? I hope to bring a pause, a sense of pride and an inspiration in their own culture and ethnic identity work.","The project restarted by the end of Jan, with a pause for two weeks in between due to unresolved circumstances with the past fiscal sponsor. Within this amount of time, the following things happened: * I interviewed Gaohong and a few community members who knew her well; * I listened to her concerts twice. * I drafted a manuscript in English and Mandarin and currently in the editing process. * I interviewed four and chose one Hmong illustrator. She is so great. * While our Ideal plan was to complete the editing process before starting the illustration, we have shown great adaptability and resilience. Despite time constraints, we are effectively 'building the train as we are training it ', ensuring progress continues unabated. * I recruited five Chinese teachers, mostly in K-3rd grade level, to give advice on how the book can be used in the classroom and come up with a vocabulary list; * I made a contract with Gaohong to compose the song; * Made connection to do the final project; * Talked with Wise Ink. ",,,,11450,,N/A,,"Peng Nelson",,"Gaohong is a Pipa player, a teacher at Carleton College, Chinese. Recently, the mayor of St. Paul named April 3rd, 2022 Gaohong Day. I was touched by Gaohong's story: the hardship, the joy, the courage to bridge the gaps. I put together this interactive writing process with Gaohong, educators and students in Chinese immersion schools for a picture book. I wish this project could answer: Who are we in the history and in the current curriculum? Who do we want to be in the future?",,,2022-08-01,2023-06-24,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Houston, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/heart-artist-gaohong-bilingual-english-and-mandarin-multimedia-picture-book-project,,,,
10031065,"The Step Into Your Light Project",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","1. I hope to serve 10-20 Hmong women with at least 42 hours of face-to-face time. 2. I hope to use the oral evaluations to determine the women's level of understanding on identity. 3. I hope to use the documentation from this project to inspire other elders to live life creatively. ; 1. I hope to serve 10-20 Hmong women with at least 42 hours of face-to-face time. 2. I hope to use the oral evaluations to determine the women's level of understanding on identity. 3. I hope to use the documentation from this project to inspire other elders to live life creatively. ","The Step Into Your Light Project (TSYLP) united Hmong women and girls of all ages to engage in movement and dance. This may seem like a common activity in some cultures, but for a community that has excluded dance and movement from its traditions, it is significant. We conducted eight cultural dance workshops, offering more than eight hours of dance, movement, and education, which influenced 85 adults, 24 youths, and four elders, totaling 113 dancers! Additionally, we rented space at a local Hmong dance studio and sourced our sweets from four local Hmong businesses. The objective of this initiative was to encourage Hmong women elders affected by the pandemic to engage in physical activity and socialize. However, as the grant was primarily active during the winter and spring, the availability of outdoor spaces for hosting workshops was limited. Despite having a turnout of 113 dancers, only four of them were non-English speaking elders. Nevertheless, our Facebook reels have successfully reached an audience of 4,120 people, generating 926 engagements. An unexpected success of this project was a change in mindset regarding the exclusion of dance and movement from Hmong culture. As a community, we have overlooked the therapeutic benefits that these movements can have on the mind, body, and soul. There has been a lack of spaces where people of different generations can connect and have opportunities to interact with other cultural communities. Despite only being able to finish a portion of the grant, I measured the success of the project through the radiant smiles of the elders, their expressions of gratitude (as well as that of the teachers), and the consistent return of the dancers every week. The participants shared numerous compliments on how much they enjoyed the opportunity to move freely, make mistakes and build confidence, receive physical exercise, and most importantly, make new connections and escape the confines of their homes. They expressed these sentiments both verbally and in writing.",,,N/A,8999,,N/A,,"Ka Zoua Xiong",Individual,"The Step Into Your Light Project will work with non-English speaking Hmong women elders to give them an opportunity to explore cultural dances they wouldn't have access to nor find a reason to try something new. The goal of this project is to help Hmong women step out of their comfort zones to step into the spotlight. This experience will be documented, narrated, and translated to be published on YouTube to encourage all women to not be afraid of their own light. ",,,2022-10-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/step-your-light-project,,,,
10031067,"The LatinoLEAD Avanzando Liderazgo Program",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Outcomes will be measured from pre-post tests: Leaders will learn how to give and receive feedback with a culturally specific lens Leaders will learn conflict management skills Leaders will begin to understand Anti-Racist Leadership Leaders will gain confidence and a deeper understanding of the history and contributions of their diverse people across the state of Minnesota ","The ALP cohort has achieved the stated outcomes from our original grant proposal. The 2021-2022 cohort of 12 fellows successfully completed the program. Many of the fellows have continued on with LatinoLEAD in different roles to remain engaged in the ALP programming and/or be a part of other programmatic work. ALP's 2022-2023 cohort is currently in progress. Between the two cohorts, LatinoLEAD staff in collaboration with leaders across sectors revised the curriculum to better meet the needs of the Latine community. The current cohort has had very positive feedback on the programming to date. These are some comments made by members of the current ALP cohort: I've never thought of myself as having power so being able to reflect and understanding that there is a ton of power I can harness to help build our collective power was a strong realization Fellows specifically valuing the curricular improvements like the antiracist workshop as much neededand the University of Michigan's Social Action, Leadership, and Transformation Model; The ALP cohort has achieved the stated outcomes from our original grant proposal. The 2021-2022 cohort of 12 fellows successfully completed the program. Many of the fellows have continued on with LatinoLEAD in different roles to remain engaged in the ALP programming and/or be a part of other programmatic work. ALP's 2022-2023 cohort is currently in progress. Between the two cohorts, LatinoLEAD staff in collaboration with leaders across sectors revised the curriculum to better meet the needs of the Latine community. The current cohort has had very positive feedback on the programming to date. Here are written comments from one of our participants:Good morning, esteemed guests, faculty members, and my fellow graduates. It is an honor to stand before you today as we celebrate our graduation. I want to express my deepest gratitude to all those who have supported us throughout this transformative journey. This includes everyone here, those who are not here with us now, and those who are with us in spirit. As I reflect on my experience in the program, three words come to mind: discovering, empowering, and healing. Each of us has had a unique path, and I have been moved by the vulnerability and strength displayed by my fellow cohort members as we created and shared our stories of self. Growing up as a member of the Latino community, I have faced numerous challenges. From discrimination to incarceration, hurdles in accessing capital to being affected by the housing crisis, I have encountered my fair share of adversity. I've had to navigate collection calls, immigration discussions within my family, and the pain of witnessing friends and family deported or self-deported. Moments of fear, frustration, and grief have left their mark. You might look at someone who has faced these obstacles and wonder how they haven't already quit and become totally resigned. The LatinoLEAD ALP revealed a truth that I had with me all along but was undistinguished, I learned the importance of taking risks despite the environment and persevering even in the face of failure. These experiences have fueled my determination to bring about positive change, ensuring that future generations do not suffer unjustly. One of the invaluable lessons we learned in this program is the Social Change Ecosystem Framework. It has allowed us to identify the unique roles we can play within the broader ecosystem. For me, one role I aspire to is that of a healer. I believe in the power of empathy, compassion, and addressing the underlying wounds that plague our communities. Healers are conscious of the various layers, wounds, and traumas that need attention at multiple levels (individually, organizationally, and societally) and understand their interconnections. Healers recognized the importance of holding space for our wounds while also offering approaches to transform them into wisdom and strength. They refocus our attention on accountability and repair while guiding us through moments and spaces of deep vulnerability. Looking at the incredible group of graduates before me, I am in awe. We represent a tapestry of backgrounds, spanning all sectors from non-profits to government, education to the private sector. We come from different walks of life, diverse countries, and varied immigration experiences. We are beautiful, and we are powerful. Together, we embody the potential to become the transformational leaders our communities need. As we move forward, let us remember that our impact extends far beyond our individual spheres of influence. Together, we can collaborate, support one another, and ignite a collective fire that will blaze a trail of progress. However, this will require us to take risks, to connect, to work, to listen, to share, to demand, to show up. Personal narratives have the power to foster social change. By sharing our stories and values, we can disrupt the dominant narrative that often marginalizes and silences us. Our stories can challenge stereotypes, shift perspectives, and inspire action. As we step into our roles as leaders, let us be intentional about amplifying diverse voices. Let us create platforms and initiatives that empower others to share their narratives and experiences. By doing so, we not only uplift individuals but also contribute to the creation of a more inclusive and equitable society. In conclusion, I implore you, my fellow graduates and all those present, to embrace risk, fail beautifully, and repeat. Take that leap of faith, knowing that failure is not the end but a stepping stone on the path to success. Develop a callus for failure. Let us be unafraid to learn from our mistakes and persevere in the face of adversity. Keep moving forward. In our pursuit of social change, let us be the change-makers, the bridge-builders, and the healers, weavers, experimenters, frontline responders, visionaries, builders, caregivers, disrupters, storytellers, and guides our communities need. Together, we can create a future where everyone's voice is valued, where justice and equality prevail, and where no one is left behind. A future of equity, liberation, justice, and solidarity. As we embark on our individual journeys, let us remember the power of unity, the strength of our collective voice, and the resilience that resides within us. Congratulations, ALP Class of 2023. The world awaits our impact. Thank you.",,,N/A,75000,,"Marc Valencia NewPublica, LLCMarina Pariseau 3M (Former Ecolab)Roxanna ""Roxy"" GonzalezDorsey & WhitneyJohan GomezMinnesota Bank and TrustAlfredo MartelMartel Management Consulting, LLC (Former MEDA)Esther Ledesma PumarolExcel Energy (Former Medtronic)Mary GuerraChildren's MinnesotaElvis RiveraMorgan Stanley & Graystone ConsultingCarlos Andres AcostaPCL ConstructionMirdalys Herrera TweetonKIPP MNJuliana Cadavid VaughnImmigrant Lawyer (Hennepin County); Executive Committee Marina Pariseau, Board ChairChief Diversity Officer, 3M Esther Ledesma Pumarol, Board Vice Chair & LiderCon Committee Co-ChairHR Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Corporate Giving, Xcel Energy Alfredo Martel, Board Secretary President, Martel Management Consulting LLC, Elvis Rivera, Board Treasurer Financial Planning Specialist, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Marc Valencia, Governance ChairVice President, New Publica, LLC. Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton, Fundraising ChairVice President of External RelationsVice President of External Relations, KIPP Minnesota LatinoLEAD Board Members: Carlos AcostaProject Engineer, PCL Construction Juliana Cadavid VaughnImmigrant Advocate, Legal Professional Walter CortinaExecutive Director, Bridgemakers Dr. Beatriz DeSantiago Assitant Professor at Minnesota State University (Mankato)Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Metropolitan State University Johan Gomez SangConsumer Lending Officer (CLO), Minnesota Bank and Trust Roxanna RoxyGonzalezAssociate Attorney, Dorsey & Whitney, Mary GuerraSenior Financial Analyst, Children's Minnesota Jessica VelascoCommunity Organizer (Worthington, MN), Unidos Minnesota",,LatinoLEAD,,"LatinoLEAD's new Avanzando Liderazgo Program (ALP) uses a culturally specific interdisciplinary approach to prepare emerging and established Latinx leaders to take on influential positions across sectors so they can advance equity for our community. Using a carefully crafted curriculum, we celebrate and teach the culture and heritage of Minnesota's many Latinx communities. This asset-based, multi-ethnic approach allows leaders to build skills while discovering what it means to be Minnesotanos.",,,2022-06-01,2023-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne, Washington, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/latinolead-avanzando-liderazgo-program,,,,
10031112,"The Hmong Minnesota Veterans of the Secret War Preservation Project",2022,79140,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","The stories of 70 Hmong veterans will be formally documented with accompanying archival materials.The finished contents in the form of completed documentation will be developed into educational materials and archived in order to be available and accessible to the Hmong community and to mainstream audiences of students, educators, researchers, and the general public. Knowledge of Hmong people plays an integral part to understanding the diverse social, cultural, and identity that defines Minnesota. This Project will serve as an ideal, grassroots model for new Minnesotans to collect, record, and preserve their stories. ","In this Interim Report, The Hmong Minnesota Veterans of the Secret War Preservation Project is still an ongoing project. In March 2022, our SGU veteran's organization received notification from the MN Humanities Center (MHC) for being a recipient of the $75,000. In our application, we had identified our start date for the Project as early as April/May 2022. Although we completed the necessary paperwork, the MHC funding did not come to the SGU veteran's organization until August 2022. A second payment was delayed until Jan. 2023. These delays have significantly affected the desired goals (and outcomes) as outlined in SGU's proposed timeline. In June 2022, we had scheduled several Hmong SGU veterans to be participants in the Project. Our organization did not receive the funding from the MHC for SGU to contract with the 3HmongTV studio to conduct the interviews (as outlined in the application). As a result, their scheduled interviews were canceled. We did not schedule any interviews or attempt to schedule any interviews for fear of more cancellations without financially securing the studio. These cancellations were already detrimental; further cancellations would affect the overall trust of the community and the integrity of the Project. Since receiving the grant from the MHC in August 2022 until now, SGU has completed the following: We have conducted more than 17 interviews and intend to wrap up the remaining 8 (total 25) interviews by the end of April 2023. The contracts for transcribing of the interviews and for curating the exhibit developed as a result of the Project are in progress. We contracted a local musician to compose music and soundtrack for the Project exhibit.; The Hmong Minnesota Veterans of the Secret War Preservation Project was the first work of its kind for the SGU organization to collect and preserve the stories of at least 30 Hmong veterans and their widows. In this respect the Project has preserved and honored the cultural heritage of Minnesota and simultaneously empowered the Hmong community in strengthening its identity and culture. Plus, this growing archive will provide educational resources on cultural heritage and support future development of culturally diverse humanities programming here in the state and abroad. Originally, this Project was to document and archive 70 participants with the specific funding SGU requested from the MHC in its application. This number was reduced to 30 due to the changes in the funding amount and a shortened grant period that were established through this grant. Also, this Project encountered difficulties in completing the original goal of videotaping 30 stories. The challenges involved the unpredictable health issues and aging of these veterans, extensive time required to arrange, organize, and complete filming of each of the Project's interviews, including and associated tasks of rescheduling. Despite these challenges, SGU was able to create a substantial body of work of 21 stories that inspired the initial audience and raised expectations for further sharing and additional documentation and production. These collected oral stories provided tangible and inspiring evidence of the contributions, courage, and sacrifice of generations of Hmong fighters during the Secret War. In so doing, through the initiation of this archive, SGU was able to increase the morale and pride of the Hmong veterans, their families, and members of the organization. For example, at the final program, there were more students than veterans and elders in attendance. Two new generations of Hmong Minnesotans have been born since 1975. They and many members of the general public still know very little about the Hmong and Hmong history, including the contributions that Hmong veterans made to the U.S. prior to their arrival in this country and following their resettlement. The reasons are obvious. The Secret Warwas not well known in the U.S. when the Hmong first arrived. Survival and the task of raising families in the new society consumed the first generation of Hmong. Traumatic memories are overwhelming and personal. They are painful to relive in their retelling. Thus, these stories from the Secret War'' have remained largely untold for over 45 years. As a result, the younger generations of Hmong often are unaware of their cultural history and the ramifications of war and resettlement that affect the community even today. At the conclusion of the program, two middle school-aged Hmong students described their take awayas being proud to learn the sacrifices their grandfather had made that brought them to Minnesota. Another veteran brought his two adult children to the program. They expressed admiration and appreciation for their father's service during the war. Acknowledging the great sacrifices and trauma experienced in the Secret War is a critical step in helping the Hmong community heal from the intergenerational trauma that continues to this day. SGU saw the human value of this work. The SGU Board and Advisors that were present at the final program were inspired by the attendees' aspiration to learn more about their history and stories. An attendee, who lost his father in the war, conveyed to the organization his willingness to help. He stated that these stories are important to educate future Hmong students about their past . Although smaller similar archives of recorded SGU veterans' stories exist, this work has contributed significantly to this larger humanitarian cause. Additionally, the oral stories that were able to be preserved through this Project represented a fraction of the stories of veterans and widows that still exist in the community. SGU board members expressed their desire that the organization must do more to collect, preserve, and record these stories. MN State Representative Leon Lillie, chair of the House Legacy Committee who attended the program, shared that he and his colleague at the MN Legislature are open to supporting such projects. Furthermore, at the final program, there were small conversations among the participants and attendees. Several of the Hmong, who were born and grew up in MN, at the program learned that some participants in this Project are life-long public servants and community, clan, and church or spiritual leaders. These Hmong attendees learned that not only did these participants serve in the war, they were pioneers in assisting the Hmong rebuild their new lives when they began arriving in the state in the late 1970s. The attendees thanked them for their selfless efforts in this resettlement process. ",,,,75000,,"Tong Vang, President Ganghis Khang, VP Dr. Phoua Vang, Secretary Lillian Vang, Treasure Xai Vang, Honor Guard Zong Lor Thao, Assistant Honor Guard Wang Lee Xiong, Culture Youa Ying Vang, Culture; Tong Vang, President Ganghis Khang, Vice President Dr. Phoua Vang, Secretary Lillian Vang, Treasure Neng Cha Xai Vang, Honor Guard Zong Lor Thao, Assistant Honor Guard Wang Lee Xiong, Cultural Youa Ying Vang, Assistant Cultural",,"SGU Veterans and Families of USA, Inc.",,"See application under ""Documents""",,,2022-04-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Noah,Vang,,,,,," 651-621-0006"," vangminnesota@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Statewide",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hmong-minnesota-veterans-secret-war-preservation-project,,,,
14385,"The Minnesota Latino Achievement Gap in Education and the Alchemy of Globalization",2012,112500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","Distill transferable principles from successful schools and projects.Make policy recommendations that affirm those principles and seek to fund/support Minnesota programs that incorporate them.Publicize findings and challenge policy makers, educational leaders, classrooms teachers, and parents to implement what’s working to the betterment of their students and communities. ","• “Opportunities and Challenges: The Education of Latinos in Minnesota” – a new report on Latino education in Minnesota – was released. This report provides an analysis of Latino high school graduation rates and achievement gap, identifying elements of success at various Minnesota schools around the central theme and core value: “culture and language matter” – that culture and language is an asset and not a liability. Research questions focused on identify specific strengths in Latino culture that improve education.",,,,,,,,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council","State Government","The Chicano Latino Affairs Council in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center will use funding to address the education challenges and opportunities faced by Latino students. The central theme and core value is “culture and language matter,” that culture and language is an asset and not a liability. A research project will focus on identifying specific strengths in Latino culture that improve education engagement.",,,2012-05-19,2013-03-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Hector,Garcia,"Chicano Latino Affairs Council","60 Empire Drive, Suite 203","St. Paul",MN,55103,"(651) 296-9587",hector.garcia@state.mn.us,"Analysis/Interpretation, Assessment/Evaluation, Education/Outreach/Engagement, Research","Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/minnesota-latino-achievement-gap-education-and-alchemy-globalization,,,,
36609,"The Visible Invisibility of the Dakhóta Language in Minnesota - Competitive Award",2016,20000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","A greater understanding of Dakhóta language loss in Minnesota amongst Dakhóta language studentsImprovement in speaking aptitude and increase in language use amongst Dakhóta studentsCreation of Dakhóta language archive materials, andHigh quality and pedagogically consistent curriculum available for school and student use. ","Over the course of the project, we recorded over 50 historical Dakota songs and the accompanying stories.Served 170,000 Dakota people as well as the general populace of Minnesota.",,,,20000,,"Wayne Bendickson; Neil McKay; John Reynolds; Wil Meya; Clifford Canku; Katie Blue",,"Dakhota Iapi Okhodakichiye","Non-Profit Business/Entity","The Dakhóta Iápi Okhódakichiye will conduct a series of interviews with first language speakers of the Dakhóta language to understand the systematic absence of Minnesota's first language through a Dakhóta lens. The project has three objectives: 1) Understand the systematic absence of the Dakhóta language from Minnesota, 2) Understand language loss and revitalization from a Dakhóta perspective, and 3) Create Dakhóta language curriculum and archive (bilingual) from the transcripts. ",,,2015-11-02,2017-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Ethan,Neerdaels,"Dakhota Iapi Okhodakichiye",,,,,"920-412-6002 ",ethan@dakhota.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/visible-invisibility-dakh-ta-language-minnesota-competitive-award,,,,
10034058,"The Waterers - Elders Digital Storytelling Project",2024,71250,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) developing culturally centered processes of listening and sharing stories using digital technologies; 2) providing aesthetic and technical mentorship in the digital forms of photography, video, music and podcasting; 3) curating a touring exhibit where stories centered artwork is presented publicly across participating communities; 4) archiving completed work online,",,,17530,Unknown,71250,,"Thao Sai (President), Gardner Jeremy (Vice President), Jones Jacylynn (Secretary/Treasurer), Argueta Maria, Drift Deanna, Humphrey Esther, Matias Bienvenida, Yang Chao, Zepeda Katya",,"In Progress",,"The Waterers is a digital storytelling project dedicated to bonding communities and cultures through the telling of elders' stories. The project is embedded in the idea that our elders are waterers - carrying history and knowledge that strengthens a community's identity, and that through the sharing of their stories, we can understand and strengthen communities across generations and geographic location. The project will involve 30 persons from Indigenous, Hmong, Latinx and Somali cultures located across the state. Each community will produce artwork that will be exhibited collectively and toured within each participating community reaching an estimated live audience of 3000 and online audience of 10,000. The Waterers works to establish a process of story sharing through the digital art forms of audio, photography and video that is sustainable and builds connections between rural and tribal communities that are under-represented in the Minnesota landscape. Sai Thao, Kristine Sorensen, and Tiana LaPointe - all digital artists, will lead a team of digital media producers, and community members (adults and youth) in: 1. developing culturally centered processes of listening and sharing stories using digital technologies; 2. providing aesthetic and technical mentorship in the digital forms of photography, video, music and podcasting; 3. curating a touring exhibit a where stories centered artwork is presented publicly across participating communities. 4. archiving completed work online, 5. creating study guide materials for use in educational platforms. In Progress has a 27-year history of digital program modeling across the state and has identified the following communities to partner in leading the Waterers: Saint Paul, Nett Lake, Red Lake, Leech Lake, East Grand Forks and Crookston. A series of discussion around elder stories and oral traditions began in early 2023 in online and in-person sessions. Through that process, we have identified locally based leadership that will partner with In Progress to identify participants, storytellers, and locations for activity coordinating all aspects of local participation. The Waterers will begin in March 2024 with online visiting sessions, that is followed with local planning and scheduling of activities, and then a series of creative storytelling workshops at each location. In Progress will provide digital production tools, mentorship, post-production support and curatorial planning in partnership with each community. Each partner will be provided with approximately 50 hours of artistic support and instruction with an additional 100 shared hours dedicated to post production, curatorial planning, and online guidance in the use of digital media as a culturally respectful tool. We expect that artists will be onsite to work with communities during the summer months between 2 and 3 days per site, scheduling activities in concert with respect to the needs of host communities. Each community will plan, publicize, and host local exhibit activities. Project participants will be invited to attend each other's events. Upon the conclusion of the tour, artwork will be archived online through In Progress's website and social media, making it accessible to the public indefinitely. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Kristine,Sorensen,,,,,,"(612) 805-0514","soren@in-progress.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Beltrami, Cass, Polk, Ramsey, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/waterers-elders-digital-storytelling-project,,,,
10038395,"The Link's Racial Healing Initiative - We Will Breathe",2024,160768,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We will measure the success of the We Will Breathe Initiative through the following: Number of cohorts held, with the goal of holding 5 cohorts during the grant period; Number of youth participants in each cohort, with the intent to serve 60-75 youth during the grant period; A pre/post survey for each cohort to gain understanding of how the program impacted youth's sense of self, their takeaways from the program, and how the curriculum can be adapted to better fit youth's needs; Community engagement as measured through attendees at The Link's annual Black History Month event to be formed and informed by We Will Breathe participants.",,,15000,"Hennepin County, Homeless Youth Act, Individual/Community Donors",146153,14615,"Jamar Hardy (Chair), Jason A. Marvin (Vice Chair), Michael O Neil (Treasurer), Matt Amendola, David Behrens, LaVina Brown, Kendra J. Garrett, Ph.D., Jade Jorgenson, Craig A. Kepler, Arianna Orcutt, Cristen Purdy, Kirsten Unhjem",,"The Link",,"The Link is a North Minneapolis-based nonprofit with 30+ years of experience working alongside Black youth and families to overcome the impacts of poverty and social injustice. Through culturally specific programming, youth at The Link are empowered with resources vital to embracing their cultures, identities, and strengths and building multigenerational equity and stability. The Link respectfully requests support to pilot a significant expansion of our We Will Breathe program that incorporates a new Black History Month component. We Will Breathe is The Link's youth-led Racial Justice and Healing Initiative where youth come together as a collective to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their cultures, and their identities. The initiative offers a facilitated space that integrates artistic expression, a youth and adult led curriculum guiding Black youth on how to navigate trauma and oppression, and opportunities for racial justice advocacy. It is a safe place to process community events, offering self-care practices and communal healing. Through We Will Breathe, youth deepen their understanding of social justice and leadership work, develop positive identities, and are empowered to make changes in their lives and communities. Additionally, funds will help support enhancing The Link's annual Black History Month event by intentionally integrating the leadership and involvement of We Will Breathe participants in the event. The We Will Breathe curriculum is guided by the book, Deconstruction Zone, co-written by the initiative's facilitators, Lewiee Blaze and Todd Barnes. Deconstruction Zone is a collective action curriculum and exploration of personal cultures, histories, and identities. It focuses on developing a trauma- and talent-informed lens for BIPOC youth and deconstructs the narratives BIPOC youth have heard about themselves and their communities. During sessions, participants gather to reflect on the readings, apply it to their own experiences, and engage in related activities like journaling or art creation. The book and the course are designed to empower youth to: 1. Explore their own histories and identities 2. Become aware of the people, places, and things that shape their culture 3. Unpack past experiences and reflect on how they shape their present 4. Identify where and how they each have agency and embrace opportunities to create change 5. Pursue their own goals and dreams Currently, cohorts of the We Will Breathe initiative include 12-15 youth participants and occur over the course of 4 months. To meet expressed youth needs, our goal is to pilot a significant expansion that quadruples the number of youth in our agency with access to this opportunity. Each cohort meets twice a month, totaling 10 three hoursessions. Sessions alternate between discussions at Circle of Discipline and spending time in community and engaging in activities often inaccessible for young people of color and/or youth from low-income backgrounds. For example, We Will Breathe participants recently went on an Equine-Guided Education trip involving self-reflection and healing while horseback riding. To reduce barriers, youth can access bus passes throughout their program participation. Youth are paid for their time and participation, currently at $20/hour which will increase to $22/hour in 2024.",,,2024-05-17,2026-02-28,,"In Progress",,,Beth," Holger",,,,,," (612) 767-4467",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/links-racial-healing-initiative-we-will-breathe-1,,,,
10038398,"The Funny Asian Women Kollective COMEDY FOR HEALING Project",2024,375000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The program aims to have a positive impact on participants' lives. The Girls Circles will provide a space for Southeast Asian girls to share their lived experiences and voices through writing and art projects. Positive role models will mentor them to boost their confidence and foster personal growth. The Boys Circles also aims to promote a sense of brotherhood and community. Workshops will highlight positive narratives about Hmong and SE Asian males, explore personal legacies, and emphasize building healthy relationships for ongoing development and leadership.",,,201000,"Private foundation grants, charitable donations, fundraising proceeds",343706,31294,"May Lee-Yang (Chair), Victor Vong Lee (Vice-Chair), Ericka Trinh, Christopher Ratsamy, Vue Thao",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK)",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) uses comedy to combat the dehumanization of Asian women. We believe that storytelling and laughter leads to empathy and building community. We do comedy through stand-up comedy, sketches, videos, keynote addresses, panels, trainings, and consultations. Our work serves many functions: 1) it is a way for emerging performers to practice their craft, 2) it enables FAWK to connect with our audiences, 3) it provides community healing spaces through laughter and stories, and 4) it increases Asian American visibility in the arts and community. Through this grant, FAWK will complete three major components: 1) Tour FAWK will tour throughout the state, particularly to rural communities with large Asian American populations. We will produce and perform a show as well as provide workshop opportunities to equip communities with the tools to create their own comedic material. FAWK has relationships with art leaders and communities such as Ashley Hanson at the YES! House in Granite Falls, Laura Helle at Austin Area Arts, UMN-Duluth, Kevin Sin and the Rochester Cambodian Association. Historically, many community groups and college campuses have invited us to perform but could not provide equitable stipends and cover travel expenses, so this tour provides access. There will be around 4-7 FAWK performers at each location and they will be paid equitably for their time to: a) workshop material b) rehearse c) perform. 2) Produce two super shows in Minneapolis and Saint Paul FAWK will produce two major shows at venues that seat at least 700+. This show will be curated by FAWK co-founders and directed by Naomi Ko. These shows will take place in the Fall of 2024 and the spring of 2025. We're currently in conversation with First Avenue and the Fitzgerald as potential venues as well as the Ordway, who we have partnered with twice in the past. This show will feature core FAWK artists with room for new performers who are not part of our current network. We will host an open call for performers to audition and we will also be scouting talent from our tour to bring to the Twin Cities. 3) Digital Production and Distribution As live performers, we have had the opportunity to entertain, build community, and bring joy to our community. However, not all audience members can attend our shows in-person due to location and circumstance (i.e. disabilities, financial barriers). Our goal is to produce 5 short films, film comedic sets for live shows, record podcasts/audio work so audiences across the state can access our art. FAWK members Naomi Ko, Melissa Vang, and Tsuab Yang - all experienced filmmakers - will lead this venture. We will host our material on our social media and website, as well as screen our material at different festivals across the state ",,,2024-05-15,2025-09-30,,"In Progress",,,Saymoukda," Vongsay",,,,,," (651) 338-8257",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funny-asian-women-kollective-comedy-healing-project-1,,,,
10038401,"The Oromo Story in Minnesota",2024,212751,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Measures will include producing the 3 videos on time and on budget. Measure will include informal assent and positive response to the final product. Public In-Person Audience Measures: Goal is that 75 people attend the premiere in the Oromia 11 studio in Minneapolis. Goals for number of people reached: 5,000 + viewers on each video across all Oromia 11 social media platforms by the end of project timeline (May 30, 2025).",,,,Unknown,193428,19323,"Tashitaa Tufaa (Chair), Maru Bedhaso (Secretary), Mathias Gudina, Ed.D, Tsion Hermes, Gemechu Kurfessa, Drph, Moti Felema, Tigist Ayano, Tajudin Hassan, Halima Lolo, Safi Geleto",,"Oromia 11",,"Oromia 11, a nonprofit media organization, serves the Oromo community in Minnesota, which was first established in the 1980s. We Oromo are bound together by a common language (Oromo) and indigenous way of life in our origin countries of Ethiopia and Kenya. Oromia 11 broadcasts public health, civic engagement and cultural video content in Oromo, Amharic, and English via social media and satellite transmission. The Project: Oromia 11 has not produced a history of the community's experience in Minnesota. In this project, we will create three videos (45 - 60 minutes each, produced in Oromo with English subtitles and voice over) to document the challenges and triumphs of our community, preserve our heritage, affirm our cultural identity, and introduce all Minnesotans our community and this rich local history. The videos are 1) Oromo Heritage - Customs and Traditions: Captures the richness, diversity, and significance of aspects of Oromo culture; 2) Oromo Pioneers in Minnesota - Preserving Heritage; 3) Cultural Mosaic - Oromos in Minnesota: A journey through regional cultures, cuisines, and religious variation within Oromia (showcasing rituals, clothing, jewelry). Activities: The project lead (Oromia 11's general manager) will assemble a skilled and culturally sensitive crew: a production manager, 2 program hosts/interviewers (Oromo and English), a script writer/translator, 5 production crew members, and one social media content creator. The project lead is responsible for the overall management, hiring the contractor crew, and monitoring the schedule and budget goals. Planning and design (3 months): The production manager will have creative responsibility for the project. He and the project lead will host 3 focus groups (in the Twin Cities, Worthington and St. Cloud) inviting elders, civic leaders, and representatives from churches, mosques, community centers, women groups, youth groups, and business to provide insight on whom to interview, historical events and cultural topics to include. From there, the production manager and script writer collaborate to determine footage to gather. Production (3 months): The 5-member production crew will capture event and community footage in the Twin Cities, Worthington, and St. Cloud; the script writer will work with the host/interviewer to plan interview questions/topics; some will be conducted at the Minneapolis studio, some elsewhere. Post-production (3 months): The producer and production crew will review, edit, and transform raw footage into polished final video segments with English subtitles and voiceover using motion graphics to enhance storytelling and visual appeal, etc. Dissemination (3 months): In-person and online premieres, ongoing distribution, and evaluation. A social media contractor will adapt content for blogs, Instagram, and other venues to promote the full series for maximum exposure. Audience/Impact: The project covers new material and is a larger project than Oromia 11 typically produces. The audience includes Minnesotans of Oromo descent as well as all Minnesotans. We anticipate over 7,000 people will view the videos initially; goals are that the older generation of Oromo Americans will feel appreciated, the younger generations will feel proud of their heritage, and all Minnesotans will learn about the vibrant culture and contributions of our community. ",,,2024-05-20,2025-08-31,,"In Progress",,,Safi," Geleto",,,,,," (612) 978-4972",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oromo-story-minnesota-1,,,,
10038425,"The Hidden Herald",2024,49920,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The result will be a series of short, high-quality, professionally produced, multilingual audio plays that employ and highlight local artists while providing audiences with an experience that augments their conventional view of reality. The plays will be non-sequential, each one standing on its own.",,,25582,"City of St. Paul grant, sponsorships, ticket sales",49920,,"Kevin Lindsey (Chair), Ned Rousmaniere (Vice Chair), Lacey Mamak (Secretary), Sarah Tan (Treasurer), Marianne Combs, Noelle Faye, Amy Hubbard, Michele Livingston, Alan Berks, Leah Cooper",,"Wonderlust Productions",,"What do you see when you walk downtown St. Paul What do you think you know about this place by looking at the building facades, the people driving past, sitting on park benches, or pushing a grocery cart of belongings We think there's a lot more to know than meets the eye about the people, cultures, communities and history that make this city special and make this city run. Wonderlust Productions seeks support to use stories gathered from people who live and work behind the scenes downtown to create short, place-based, audio plays peeling back the curtain on who and what really makes our city tick. Audiences will be invited to take a listening tour of the city by following an online map and QR codes displayed around town. Wonderlust believes that community-centered, high-quality artistic experiences can transform how people interact with their world and what they imagine for the future of it. Every Wonderlust project begins when we connect with a community of people who we believe have stories fascinating and essential to who we are, but whose stories are often unknown, misunderstood, or left out. For this project we will seek stories of people and communities who make our city tick: small business entrepreneurs and parking lot attendants; eccentric lifelong residents and skyway walkers; late-night cleaning crews and utility personnel; police officers, sidewalk buskers and people asking for a few dollars to help get through the day; new communities and historically overlooked communities that have had a major impact on the city. We want to explore and reveal the connections that pull the city together, whether the people who clear the streets after big events or big snows or long-term residents who have seen the district change over time. The result will be a series of short, high-quality, professionally produced, multilingual audio plays that employ and highlight local artists while providing audiences with an experience that augments their conventional view of reality. The plays will be non-sequential, each one standing on its own. A virtual map and QR codes posted in the spaces downtown where each play is set will make the experience equally appealing as a planned activity or an accidental discovery, to locals and visitors, individuals and groups. Available online, it can also be a virtual experience that invites people to discover downtown from home (and get enticed to visit later). Because this experience can be available long after the grant period has ended, we believe that the long-term impact can grow exponentially over time, and maybe even inspire others to expand on the concept. ",,,2024-05-23,2025-07-31,,"In Progress",,,Alan," Berks",,,,,," (612) 423-6335",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hidden-herald-1,,,,
10038359,"The Duluth Art Institute Traditional Craft and Folk Arts",2025,54650,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Create accessible pathways for underserved youth and adults to engage in arts education: Outcome: At least 75% of participants will come from zip codes with low-income, high health disparities, or limited arts access. Measurement: Participant demographic data and self-reported access barriers (e.g., transportation, income, access). Preserve and revitalize cultural knowledge through hands-on learning: Outcome: 300 participants will receive 1:1 instruction in traditional Anishiaanabe, Sami, and additional cultural folk art. Measurement: Attendance logs, instructor reports, and pre/post surveys assessing knowledge gained. Foster belonging and pride among cultural communities: Outcome: 85% of participants report increased cultural connection, confidence, and sense of belonging. Measurement: Post-program surveys including reflection questions such as How did this change the way you see your culture or community and Do you feel more confident and an increased sense of belonging."" Connect communities through shared craft traditions: Outcome: Distribute 300-500 books to participants, schools, libraries, and community centers. Measurement: Exhibition attendance tracking, book distribution logs, and number of school or public requests for educational copies.",,,20000,Unknown,54650,,"Cary Komoto (President), Juli Kellner (Vice President), Susan Ault (Secretary), Meghann Masters (Treasurer), Wendy Drift, Vern Northrup, Rogier Gregoire, Carl Crawford, Jesse Hipoloto, Meg Litts, Marissa Hoogenokker, Suzanne Hanson",4,"Duluth Art Institute",,"Funding from MHC will help the Duluth Arts Institute (DAI) program offer culturally specific classes in traditional craft and folk art. The first in this series, held from September 2025 to May 2026 features 14 classes and 3 workshops focused primarily on Anishinaabe and Sami (Indigenous people from Norway) traditions. We will include additional cultural art experiences that represent the confluence of cultures that existed and arrived in the area. The classes and workshops will be taught by master artists rooted in cultural knowledge and cultural teachings. This initiative provides underserved youth and adults with meaningful, hands-on engagement in cultural artforms fostering pride, visibility, and intergenerational connection. Grounded in heritage, these classes and workshops will honor cultural practices such as ribbon skirt making, textile applique, beadwork, and other traditional arts. These artforms are living expressions of identity- carrying ancestral knowledge, reconnecting participants to their roots while illuminating storytelling through art. Each class will accommodate 15-20 participants including personalized instruction, reaching approximately 300 individuals. These intergenerational, community-based classes will be offered at low or no cost to ensure accessibility for underserved youth and adults. These classes and workshop will coincide with the gallery exhibition featuring Carl Gawboy's ""Fur Trade Nation"" graphic book and Wendy Savage's curated pieces of fashion design, art, and traditional period pieces. Classes will be 90 minutes to 2 hours. Workshops will be multi-day experiences of 3-4 hours each day. Activities will include: -14 culturally rooted classes and 3 workshops -Distribution of high-quality culturally specific materials to participants (ribbon, fabric, leather, sewing supplies). -Cultural storytelling and history components in each class. -Final community showcase to honor the participants' creations and traditions. -Creation and distribution of a professionally designed book showcasing the work alongside the iconography and cultural meaning of Anishinaabe and Sami traditions (available at exhibitions, classes, schools, and libraries to spark curiosity and learning). This project is part of We Hold These Truths, a broader DAI initiative that amplifies absent narratives and reclaims space for communities whose histories have been systemically erased. Participants primarily come from Duluth area zip codes with high health disparities, limited transit access , low-income households, food insecurity, and high unemployment-making this a vital access point for identity, healing, expanding perspective, and arts education. A community advisory panel convened in August 2024 helped shape the program to ensure cultural integrity and authentic community engagement. Ongoing outreach and conversations with local partners identified knowledge bearers and deepened relationships, ensuring those who carry these traditions are centered in the planning, teaching, and stewardship of the work. ",,,2025-09-18,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Christina,Woods,,,,,,"(218) 733-7562",,"Demonstration/Pilot Project","Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Carlton, Carlton",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/duluth-art-institute-traditional-craft-and-folk-arts,,,,
10038482,"The Arts and Justice Pathways Initiative",2025,141750,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Empower incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through art and wellness; Raise public awareness and shift perceptions of the justice-impacted community; Establish sustainable programs and measure their impact.",,,,Unknown,141750,,"Not available",,"Art from the Inside",,"The Arts and Justice Pathways Initiative seeks to foster creative and restorative solutions for justice- impacted communities in Minnesota. Through arts, wellness, and empowerment programs, this initiative will cultivate support, healing, and new opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, addressing both community restoration and personal growth. Key components include two art exhibitions of works by incarcerated artists, program evaluation for our arts and wellness program inside the prisons, and the Creative Pathways Support Program for our returning neighbors that will culminate in a Justice and Healing Arts Summit bringing that will be co-created with participants to build a sustainable network of support and resources by convening community organizations, advocates, artists, and directly impacted individuals across Minnesota to focus on the intersection of criminal justice reform, arts, healing, and reentry support. Project include: Provide a platform for formerly incarcerated artists to share their work with the community. These exhibitions will feature artwork created by incarcerated individuals, highlighting their talent, resilience, and stories. The exhibitions and events will bridge gaps between formerly incarcerated individuals and the broader public by fostering empathy and understanding through art. For justice-impacted individuals, these exhibitions provide validation, economic support, and connection. For Minnesota residents, they offer insight into the personal stories behind the justice system and build a more inclusive community. Evaluate the effectiveness of our inaugural arts and wellness programs offered in three state prisons. By systematically evaluating our programs, we can ensure their effectiveness and provide evidenced-based frameworks to ensure ongoing opportunities to provide these impactful programs within our state prisons. This evaluation will help us identify best practices and establish a strong foundation for future initiatives. Establish ongoing support programs that empower justice-impacted individuals in their personal and creative journeys. The Creative Pathways support program will offer formerly incarcerated artists ongoing mentorship, wellness workshops, and opportunities for artistic and professional development. Creative Pathways aims to transform individual lives, support community healing, and contribute to a more inclusive society. By fostering personal growth, leadership, and public engagement, the program creates a ripple effect that benefits not only the participants but also the wider community. The culminating summit will allow the participants to demonstrate their learning, highlight their creative gifts and surround them with a network of support and resources to sustain their well-being during this transition. Expand supportive arts programming inside state prisons through the AFTI Fellowship Art and Wellness Program. These resources will allow us to expand programming and facilitation that brings participating incarcerated artists together on a regular basis to engage with a curriculum focused on visual art, community building, healing and wellness, and skill-building. Through a range of visual arts activities, we will foster personal growth, emotional well-being, and a sense of hope - ultimately facilitating rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. We are proposing support for our AFTI Fellows Arts & Wellness Program inside state correctional facilities. Based in the theoretical underpinnings of art theory and therapy, trauma-informed practices, and relational-focused group facilitation methods, participants in our programming will: - Work together to support each other in making positive choices and maintaining personal wellness through collective accountability. - Have an improved concept of themselves and their talents, skills, and abilities through the visual arts. - Have increased motivation for positive prosocial behavior and positive community membership identity - Experience increases and improvements in overall mood and wellbeing, emotional regulation, self-discipline and self-examination, and technical skills that can be applied to a career. ",,,2024-10-01,2025-12-31,,"In Progress",,,Jessica," Espinosa",,,,,," (651) 592-7795",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-justice-pathways-initiative-1,,,,
10034147,"The Arts and Justice Pathways Initiative",2025,141750,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Empower incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals through art and wellness; Raise public awareness and shift perceptions of the justice-impacted community; Establish sustainable programs and measure their impact.",,,,,,,"Available Upon Request",,"Art From The Inside",,"The Arts and Justice Pathways Initiative seeks to foster creative and restorative solutions for justice- impacted communities in Minnesota. Through arts, wellness, and empowerment programs, this initiative will cultivate support, healing, and new opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, addressing both community restoration and personal growth. Key components include two art exhibitions of works by incarcerated artists, program evaluation for our arts and wellness program inside the prisons, and the Creative Pathways Support Program for our returning neighbors that will culminate in a Justice and Healing Arts Summit bringing that will be co-created with participants to build a sustainable network of support and resources by convening community organizations, advocates, artists, and directly impacted individuals across Minnesota to focus on the intersection of criminal justice reform, arts, healing, and reentry support.",,,2024-10-01,2025-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Antonio,Espinosa,,,,,,,aespinosa82961@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-justice-pathways-initiative,,,,
10034113,"The Funny Asian Women Kollective COMEDY FOR HEALING Project",2024,375000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful tour, performances, workshops, and outreach to combat dehumanization of Asian women through comedy.",,,,,,,"Representative Kaohly Vang Her, Marlina Gonzalez, Heather C. Lou, Maryanne Quiroz, Shelley Quiala, Levi Weinhagen",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK)",,"Funny Asian Women Kollective (FAWK) uses comedy to combat the dehumanization of Asian women. This project includes: 1) a tour performing throughout the state, particularly to rural communities with large Asian American populations; 2) provide workshop opportunities to equip communities with the tools to create their own comedic material; 3) produce two super shows in Minneapolis and Saint Paul (700+ audience); 4) allow digital production of five short films and distribution.",,,2024-05-15,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Saymoukda,Vongsay,,,,,,"(651) 338-8257","fawkollaborative@gmail.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Mower, Ramsey, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/funny-asian-women-kollective-comedy-healing-project,,,,
10034075,"The Hidden Herald",2024,49920,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The result will be a series of short, high-quality, professionally produced, multilingual audio plays that employ and highlight local artists while providing audiences with an experience that augments their conventional view of reality. The plays will be non-sequential, each one standing on its own.",,,25582,"City of St. Paul grant, sponsorships, ticket sales",,,"Kevin Lindsey (Chair), Ned Rousmaniere (Vice Chair), Lacey Mamak (Secretary), Sarah Tan (Treasurer), Marianne Combs, Noelle Faye, Amy Hubbard, Michele Livingston, Alan Berks, Leah Cooper",,"Wonderlust Productions",,"Wonderlust Productions will use stories gathered from people who live and work behind the scenes in downtown Saint Paul to create short, place-based, audio plays, peeling back the curtain on who and what really makes our city tick. Audiences will be invited to take a listening tour of the city by following an online map and QR codes displayed around town. Stories will be captured from small business entrepreneurs and parking lot attendants; eccentric lifelong residents and skyway walkers; late-night cleaning crews and utility personnel; police officers, sidewalk buskers and people asking for a few dollars to help get through the day; new immigrant communities and historically overlooked communities that have had a major impact on the city.",,,2024-05-23,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Leah,Cooper,,,,,,"(612) 227-2046",leah@wlproductions.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/hidden-herald,,,,
10034107,"The Link's Racial Healing Initiative - We Will Breathe",2024,160769,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We will measure the success of the We Will Breathe Initiative through the following: Number of cohorts held, with the goal of holding 5 cohorts during the grant period; Number of youth participants in each cohort, with the intent to serve 60-75 youth during the grant period; A pre/post survey for each cohort to gain understanding of how the program impacted youth's sense of self, their takeaways from the program, and how the curriculum can be adapted to better fit youth's needs; Community engagement as measured through attendees at The Link's annual Black History Month event to be formed and informed by We Will Breathe participants.",,,27900,"Hennepin County, Homeless Youth Act, Individual/Community Donors",,,"Jamar Hardy (Chair), Jason A. Marvin (Vice Chair), Michael O'Neil (Treasurer), Matt Amendola, David Behrens, LaVina Brown, Kendra J. Garrett, Ph.D., Jade Jorgenson, Craig A. Kepler, Arianna Orcutt, Cristen Purdy, Kirsten Unhjem",,"The Link",,"The Link will provide culturally specific programming to 12-15 youth that will participate in a pilot expansion of the We Will Breathe program (incorporating a new Black History month initiative). We Will Breathe is a youth-led Racial Justice and Healing Initiative, where youth come together as a collective to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, their cultures, and their identities. Cohorts will meet twice a month over four months, totaling ten 3-hour sessions, and alternate between discussions at Circle of Discipline, spend time in the community, and engage in activities often inaccessible for young people of color and/or youth from low-income backgrounds. This grant will help support the Black History Month event by intentionally integrating the leadership and involvement of youth through the We Will Breathe program.",,,2024-05-17,2026-02-28,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Beth,Holger,,,,,,"(612) 767-4467","bholger@thelinkmn.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/links-racial-healing-initiative-we-will-breathe,,,,
10034104,"The Oromo Story in Minnesota",2024,212751,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Measures will include producing the 3 videos on time and on budget. Measure will include informal assent and positive response to the final product. Public In-Person Audience Measures: Goal is that 75 people attend the premiere in the Oromia 11 studio in Minneapolis. Goals for number of people reached: 5,000 + viewers on each video across all Oromia 11 social media platforms by the end of project timeline (May 30, 2025).",,,,,,,"Tashitaa Tufaa (Chair), Maru Bedhaso (Secretary), Mathias Gudina, Ed.D, Tsion Hermes, Gemechu Kurfessa, Drph, Moti Felema, Tigist Ayano, Tajudin Hassan, Halima Lolo, Safi Geleto",,"Oromia 11",,"This project will create three videos (45-60 minutes each), produced in Oromo with English subtitles and voice over), to document the challenges and triumphs of first-generation immigrants, preserve heritage, affirm cultural identity, and introduce Minnesotans the Oromo community. The videos include: 1) Oromo Heritage Customs and Traditions: Captures the richness, diversity, and significance of aspects of Oromo culture; 2) Oromo Pioneers in Minnesota - Preserving Heritage; 3) Cultural Mosaic - Oromos in Minnesota: A journey through regional cultures, cuisines, and religious variation within Oromia (showcasing rituals, clothing, jewelry).",,,2024-05-20,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Safi,Geleto,,,,,,"(612) 978-4972","safi.geleto@oromia11.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/oromo-story-minnesota,,,,
10038362,"Theater and Film Education in NE MN",2025,48950,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Zeitgeist will deliver nine new classes with over 100 participants from Greater Minnesota, at least 40% BIPOC. Most participants and partners will rate the experience and facilities positively, and 70-85% will report lasting artistic, professional, or community-building skills. Each class will culminate in a showcase, and surveys and partner feedback will document cross-cultural impact, community connection, and opportunities for improvement.",,,59620,Unknown,44500,4450,"Kenra Carlson (Board Chair); William Payne (Vice Chair); Geiger Yount (Treasurer of the Board, Finance and Audit Committee Chair); Amber Lewis (Board Member); Maria Isley (Board Member); Alan Zeppa (Board Chair Emeritus)",9,"Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community",,"Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community will launch nine new community-based filmmaking, theater, and improvisation classes throughout Northeast Minnesota (NE MN). This project responds directly to the needs of rural communities, Indigenous community members, communities of color, and low-income families for accessible arts education opportunities that build life-long skills, amplify local stories, and nurture creative expression. Through partnerships with trusted local organizations - including Silver Bay Public Library, Two Harbors High School, Harbor City International School, Neighborhood Youth Services (NYS), Family Freedom Center (FFC), and local filmmaker Jonathan Thunder - Zeitgeist will remove barriers to participation by offering these classes for free or at greatly reduced cost, supported by this grant and other matching dollars. Each class is designed to meet community-driven goals. The filmmaking classes empower teen and adult NE MN residents to tell their own stories using professional equipment, taught by professional filmmakers from throughout Minnesota. New educational partnerships with Silver Bay Public Library and Two Harbors High School will bring media literacy and technical skills to rural community members who rarely have access to such resources. Collaborations with NYS, FFC, and other organizations will provide Black youth in Duluth a platform to craft narratives reflecting their lived experiences, while Jonathan Thunder's production training will connect Indigenous community members with industry-relevant digital media skills. In addition to filmmaking, Zeitgeist will expand its performing arts programming by offering improv and theater classes. Harbor City International School students will participate in focused improv training during their end-of-semester symposium, while the Femme Forward Improv class will provide safe, inclusive space for women, non-binary, and gender-expansive participants to build confidence and creative agency. Theater and improv camps during winter and spring breaks, planned in partnership with NYS and FFC, will reach additional BIPOC youth, keeping them engaged in positive activities during school closures. Together, these new classes will serve more than 100 participants, with an emphasis on youth, families, and communities historically underrepresented in the arts, and underserved with educational opportunities. By removing cost barriers and partnering with schools and community organizations trusted by these audiences, Zeitgeist will strengthen the region's creative ecosystem, foster cultural exchange, and develop the next generation of storytellers and performers across NE MN. Zeitgeist is an arts and community development organization started in 2009. Our mission is to use the power of connection and creative expression to shape our vibrant and shared future. These classes offer significant training in theater and film disciplines, while also building cross cultural connections, and empowering community members to capture and define their cultural voice. Zeitgeist is an experienced arts educational provider, having offered arts classes for over 10 years. Each class in this proposal, however, represents a class structure, partner, and/or constituency that is new to Zeitgeist and has never been offered in this way before. Each course has been asked for, or planned with, external community partners or participants. ",,,2025-09-22,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Anthony," Cuneo",,,,,,"(218) 726-5430 ext. 204",,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Carlton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/theater-and-film-education-ne-mn,,,,
10038493,"""Tom Qab Cov Tsov Rog"" (After the Wars) Book 1",2025,43000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This proposed project aims to create a reliable resource for schools, to integrate into their curriculum materials for teaching the Hmong language, culture, and history. In October 2026, 4 months following distribution of the Proof Copies, and posting online, we will assess how many schools have an interest in acquiring this resource as a classroom book by surveying schools in Minnesota offering courses in Hmong language, culture, and history. Survey results will determine our path, whether to seek means and support for publication or not. ",,,26177,Unknown,43000,,"Dr. Mai See Lor (Chair), Ms Mao Her Thao (Vice Chair), Ms Npaus Baim Her (Secretary & Financial Officer ), Dr. Shoua Yang (Director), Professor Lee Pao Xiong (Director), Dr. Shayle Miller (Director)",0.6,Minors,,"BACKGROUND Our organization, Minors, has worked with the Hmong community in Minnesota and in Southeast Asia for 4 decades. With support from a grant in 2023 from MHC, together with 8 Minnesota schools, we completed and published a series of Hmong/English language books with narratives and poems written by students from grades 4-12, edited by their teachers, and illustrated with our photographs. Schools have integrated the books into their libraries and embedded them into their curricula to foster cultural identity and introduce younger readers to images and stories of daily life of children in Hmong refugee camps, who are the parents and grandparents of today's students. This series is available for reading in both Hmong and English here: http://www.folklorestudio.com/MinorsSchoolBooks/ Schools and organizations in Minnesota have asked us to help create additional Hmong language teaching materials. As Hmong language social studies resources are non-existent, our proposed project will focus on history. ACTIVITY to be COMPLETED A 60-page book, ready for publication, will be completed, with 100 Proof Copies printed and distributed to schools and organizations serving Minnesota Hmong communities. PROJECT SUMMARY What- We will create a Hmong and English language book for 6th grade social studies students, a comprehensive photographic and narrative account of the refugee life experienced by tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Who - Participants include several hundred students, their teachers and language coaches at 5 schools, and Minors' Team Where - Our Partner School is Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Upper Campus, Saint Paul Public Schools, with participating Hmong language classes at 2 other public and 2 charter schools in Minnesota. IMPACT UPON INTENDED AUDIENCE Thousands of Hmong students will begin to learn their own history in their own language through this book, which will be available online and in audio. Student writers will learn their history from their own family members, as they interview them for the book they will be writing, in their own words. For the student-authors of our recent series of Hmong language books, the impact was meaningful and personal; some of their comments: https://www.minorsasia.org/home-2/in-minnesota/our-student-authors/ and MINNESOTANS As an educator, I know the book series Minors aims to complete is much needed and long overdue. These first-hand experiences make the curriculum educational, lively, and interesting. Minors' project will remind and teach all Minnesotans about the rich cultural heritage of our state. - Lee Pao Xiong, Director Center for Hmong Studies Concordia University The effects of this kind of project are felt beyond school walls, as described by May Lee Xiong, the principal of our first book partner school: The impact of this collaboration on a large scale greatly benefits our Hmong Dual Language program's connection to the community and families by including their refugee experience and narratives. At the program level, the book project brings forth the strength of a language program in having published student work which is now incorporated into the integrated curriculum. ",,,2025-06-14,2026-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Doug," Hulcher",,,,,," (413) 848-2495",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tom-qab-cov-tsov-rog-after-wars-book-1,,,,
10009912,"Tou SaiK Unites Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (1) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Hmong heritage. ","Project in progress; information will be updated upon completion of interim and final reporting. ",,"outcomes data not yet available",,,,,,,"Tou SaiK Unites","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Unified Worldwide is a Hmong language Hip Hop project which includes songs accompanied by a curriculum. This is a journey to relearn Hmong language through writing lyrics. A strong focus of songs on this album are ""message"" and ""content"" to address social issues, reflect personal stories and preserve cultural identity. This album incorporates collaborations with Hmong elders who are masters of traditional instruments such as rab ncas (mouth harp), lub raj (flute) and xim xaus (violin). ",,,2019-11-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Tou,Lee,,,,,,651-353-7497,tousaikunites@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tou-saik-unites-microgrant," Kee Vang (St Paul, MN) Kee was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC, and is also serving on the immigrant cultural heritage panel. He is Hmong. Ka Vang (St. Paul, MN) was a part of the Truth and Transformation conference/work with MHC. She is Hmong. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038485,"Trauma-Informed Arts Engagement to Facilitate Healing and Recovery for St. Cloud",2024,14000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project will reach the diverse communities of St. Cloud public library patrons and staff who are experiencing trauma and/or retraumatization due to the February 17 gunfire incident in the library parking lot. Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive art-making sessions facilitated by teams of artists working with therapists/social workers will offer participants opportunities to engage in various forms of storytelling and meaning-making through computer/graphic design, painting, collage making, drumming, creative writing, and lyrical dancing, to reclaim a communal sense of safety and purpose within greater St. Cloud's greatest common resource, its public library. Citizens will learn to reframe a shared cultural identity as Central Minnesota citizens, around the stories of shared suffering and survival.",,,5000,"In-kind donations",13250,750,"Cassidy Swanson (President), Nicole Finken (Secretary-Treasurer), Nicole Konz, John Salgado Maldonado, Keith Piskur, Khadijo Abdi, Anisa Hagi-Mohamed, Tracy Rittmueller",,Lyricality,,"On Saturday, February 17, 2024 a shooting incident occurred in the parking lot at St. Cloud public library, shortly before the library closed at 5pm. While no one was physically injured, patrons and staff heard and saw the gunfire, were locked down in the library, and witnesses were interviewed by police. Property damage occurred when bullets hit automobiles in the parking lot belonging to patrons. Since that occurrence, two young persons have been arrested--an 18-year-old black man and a 17-year-old person whose identity is not public. St. Cloud is a city deeply divided by race and radicalized violence, as reported in the New York Times on June 20, 2019 (""'These People Aren't Coming From Norway': Refugees in a Minnesota City Face a Backlash""). Our public library is perceived by many as St. Cloud's only true ""commons"" where all people of all identities have felt welcome and safe. The shooting has brought up trauma among the staff and in a number of communities who live with unprocessed trauma, especially among people with Somali and eastern African heritage. There is fear that there is no space left in our city where people of diverse cultures can safely gather together. This incident has undermined citizen's felt sense of safety and connection in this space, causing staff and patrons to question whether to hold or attend events at the library. We believe that staff and patrons who were traumatized and/or retraumatized by being present, or by hearing about the shooting, will benefit from trauma-informed support to process emotions through art-making in ways that they can feel heard, seen, and validated in community. They need to be witnessed. While it may be tempting to invalidate the trauma resulting from this incident by stating that no one was physically hurt, it is important to remember what Dr. Peter A. Levine, one of the leading pioneers in traumatalogy has said, ""Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathetic witness."" Lyricality is an intercultural, intergenerational, antiracist collective we exist to offer safe, brave spaces for self expression, relationship building, and creative placemaking at the intersection of poetry and the arts, cultural practices, and literacy. Our mission is to educate, inspire, and empower Central Minnesotans to connect to their creativity and to others with care and kindness. Lyricality has been the partner the library consistently relies on to bring diversity, equity, and inclusion justice into their spaces. We propose to partner with them, and with the Rainbow Wellness Collective, to offer 5 (2-hour long) art-making sessions (creative writing, painting, collage-making, lyrical dancing, and drumming circles) at the library, facilitated by our trauma-sensitive artist-facilitators, supported by the presence of social workers and therapists to support anyone experiencing overwhelm, and to share community resources for those who need more support. Sessions will be carefully designed and offered to facilitate the processing of complex emotions, and to create a felt sense of safety and belonging at and within the library. ",,,2024-03-27,2024-09-30,,Completed,,,Tracy," Rittmueller",,,,,," (401) 479-1429",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Stearns,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trauma-informed-arts-engagement-facilitate-healing-and-recovery-st-cloud-1,,,,
10034136,"Trauma-Informed Arts Engagement to Facilitate Healing and Recovery for St. Cloud",2024,14000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"This project will reach the diverse communities of St. Cloud public library patrons and staff who are experiencing trauma and/or retraumatization due to the February 17 gunfire incident in the library parking lot. Trauma-informed, culturally sensitive art-making sessions facilitated by teams of artists working with therapists/social workers will offer participants opportunities to engage in various forms of storytelling and meaning-making through computer/graphic design, painting, collage making, drumming, creative writing, and lyrical dancing, to reclaim a communal sense of safety and purpose within greater St. Cloud's greatest common resource, its public library. Citizens will learn to reframe a shared cultural identity as Central Minnesota citizens, around the stories of shared suffering and survival.",,,5000,"In-kind donations",,,"Cassidy Swanson (President), Nicole Finken (Secretary-Treasurer), Nicole Konz, John Salgado Maldonado, Keith Piskur, Khadijo Abdi, Anisa Hagi-Mohamed, Tracy Rittmueller",,Lyricality,,"Saint Cloud is deeply divided by race and radicalized violence. The Saint Cloud library is perceived as the only true commons space where all people can feel welcomed and safe. This incident has brought up trauma amongst staff and the community, especially people of Somali and eastern African heritage. This project includes partnering with the Rainbow Wellness Collective, to offer five, 2-hour art making sessions, focused on creative writing, painting, collage-making, lyrical dancing, and drumming circles, at the library. The sessions would be facilitated by trauma artist-facilitators, supported by social workers and therapists, to share community resources for those who need support, and create a sense of safety and belonging at the library.",,,2024-03-27,2024-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Tracy,Rittmueller,,,,,,"(401) 479-1429",tracy@lyricality.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Stearns,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/trauma-informed-arts-engagement-facilitate-healing-and-recovery-st-cloud,,,,
33270,"Tuj Lub courts at Keller Regional Park",2016,147000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.With roughly 70,000 residents, Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the United States. The top spinning game of Tuj Lub (pronounced - too loo) has its roots in Southeast Asia and holds cultural significance to the Hmong community. Formal Tuj Lub courts, constructed near a multi-shelter picnic area at Keller Regional Park, seek to preserve the history and rich cultural heritage of communities originating from Southeast Asia.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","1. Provide a venue for which to practice, teach and pass along a Hmong top spinning game2. Preserve this aspect of the Hmong culture3. Provide a diverse park amenity for use by generations to come4. Build cultural acceptance, community pride, respect and understanding5. Encourage play that provides skill development and sportsmanship","The main outcome is the finished construction of three Tuj Lub courts where there were none before. The courts will be utilized next summer after a fall and spring growing period for the grass that was seeded and sodded. At that time we will be able to track the use of the courts.The Groundbreaking ceremony on September 16, 2015 saw over 500 people in attendance.  During a demonstration day, hundreds turned out to show staff how the game is played. But first there were speeches, a dinner, and toasts of the eldersThe Grand Opening scheduled for June 10, 2017 is expected to draw thousands of interested people. This demonstrates the excitement within the community for the establishment of these courts.",,,,147000,,,,"Ramsey County Parks and Recreation","Local/Regional Government","With roughly 70,000 residents, Minnesota is home to the largest Hmong population in the United States. The top spinning game of Tuj Lub (pronounced - too loo) has its roots in Southeast Asia and holds cultural significance to the Hmong community. Formal Tuj Lub courts, constructed near a multi-shelter picnic area at Keller Regional Park, seek ",,,2016-04-15,2016-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jon,Oyanagi,"Ramsey County Parks and Recreation","2015 Van Dyke St",Maplewood,MN,55109,651-748-2500,jon.oyanagi@CO.RAMSEY.MN.US,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tuj-lub-courts-keller-regional-park,,,,
10013368,"Turkish American Association of Minnesota",2020,8000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Outcome 1: Creation of the resource kits that can be used by elementary school students as part of cultural diversity activities. The coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the kits contain all the parts that were promised in the proposal. TAAM Board will do the first evaluation to ensure that the content is interesting, informative and accurate. Outcome 2: Parent approval of the resource kits We will also ask parents from the Turkish-American community to try some of the activities with their own children. The volunteer parents will evaluate the kits and pilot test them with a their children to gauge the usability, interest level, comprehensibility of the materials. We will give parents a short survey to collect this information. Outcome 3: Teacher approval of the resource kits The more formal evaluation of the kits will be conducted by a panel of six teachers who will examine the materials and give feedback. We will also request that teachers try the kits with a few children informally (if possible). We will have focus groups with the consultant teachers to get in-depth feedback on the following topics: How rich the kits are in terms of content How well the kits address the Minnesota academic standards How useful and relevant the kits would be for teachers and parents How easy it would be to implement the activities using the curriculum guides [If piloting was possible] What the children thought about the activities they have tried. Outcome 4: School districts and libraries find the kits useful and relevant and add them to their resource collections. Once we finalize the content and duplicate the materials, we will ask libraries and school districts to examine the kits and determine if they would be a useful addition to their diversity resources. The outcome measure here is how many have added the kits to their resource collections. Alternative Outcome 4 (COVID-19 possibility): Publicizing the kits on our website and Facebook page, parents and teachers find them useful and check them out If we cannot distribute the kits to schools and libraries right away, we will loan them to interested teachers and parents ourselves, using our website as the vehicle. We will mail the kits or deliver them contactlessly to interested individuals. When we loan the kits to the users, we will also include a survey to get feedback. The survey will ask about which activities were used by that teacher/parent and how the children enjoyed it and benefited from it (only during the last month of the grant) Alternative Outcome 5 (COVID-19 possibility): Making the resources available totally online and parents and teachers find them useful and check them out. If we have to revise the resource kits’ format and make it completely online, we will provide a link for interested parents and teachers to access. Again during the last month of the grant we will keep track of the site traffic and also give a survey to the users. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Pinar Basgoze, Yigitcan Eryaman, Aydin Durgunoglu, Sema Aksan, Hatice Akakin, Oznur Exman, Zeynep Basgoze, Ali Durgunoglu, Ilgin Sezer, Figen Haugen, Defne Menceloglu",,"Turkish American Association of Minnesota","Non-Profit Business/Entity","We will prepare resource kits for elementary students which will introduce the traditional arts and crafts of Turkey, as situated within the broader historical and geographical context. Because the kits will meet the guidelines of MN Academic Standards, they can be used in Social Studies and Arts classes as part of cultural diversity activities. The kits will include artifacts, documents, DVDs, curriculum guides and implementation suggestions for students to learn through hands-on experiences. ",,,2020-10-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aydin,Durgunoglu,"Turkish American Association of Minnesota",,"St. Paul",MN,55101,218-343-0619,aydin.durgunoglu@taam.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/turkish-american-association-minnesota," Savita Katarya (Rochester, MN) Savita works in cross-cultural leadership development and was connected to the CEO Tour in 2019. She identifies as an immigrant from India. Jose Losada-Montero (Marshall, MN) Jose was a contact of a former MHC staffperson (Kirk MacKinnon Morrow). He is a Spanish professor at SMSU. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  Juan Fernandez-Iglesias (Winona, MN) Juan Fernandez-Iglesias is a Winona State University Global Studies and Languages professor, and has blogged for MHC previously. He identifies as an immigrant from Spain.  ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10038373,"Turn Up to Turn Out",2024,81000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In 2024, TUTTO will provide civic education on democracy and government to youth in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud via 3 to 4 events in each geography during the primary early vote period. Ultimately, TUTTO aims to educate our newest voters in the skills and knowledge necessary to increase primary youth voter turnout by 5% in our three target geographies - Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud.",,,185310,"In-kind donations, Rita Allen Foundation, MCF Democracy Expansion Grant, Individual Contributions, Park Foundation",72900,8100,"Delina Haileab (Board Co-chair), Dan Haugen, PhD (Board Co-chair), Wylie Klawitter (Treasurer), Brittany Rice (Secretary), Anika Ward, Thompson Aderinkomi, Darian Lofton, Deneene Graham, Ellen Krug, Charlie St. Dennis, Hayat Muse, James Miller, Dr. Jennifer Waltman, Nichole White, Kalid Ali, Rev. Kelly Chatman, Jaylen Hutchinson, Lincoln Bacal, Maria Salas, Moira Villiard, Christopher Crutchfield, Madigan Web, Noah Yehalashet",,Youthprise,,"Youthprise is partnering with Believe In What's Possible to launch Turn Up to Turn Out - a youth-led project to increase youth participation in Minnesota politics through youth-led civic education and events. Believe In What's Possible (BIWP) is a youth-led nonprofit working to reveal, center, and support youth leadership in Minnesota politics through innovative events-based organizing. In 2023, BIWP hosted practice programming for Turn Up to Turn Out and reached a network of 15,000+ young people with messages of civic education and civic action. Their goal is to make their generation as excited about voting as getting their driver's license, buying their first lottery ticket, or turning twenty-one! In 2024, Youthprise is proud to be partnering with Believe In What's Possible to expand the geographic impact of its Turn Up to Turn Out programming. Turn Up to Turn Out (TUTTO) is an event series held during the primary early vote period that pairs creative youth-led events (concerts, craft nights, etc.) with civic education and civic action. Rather than organize around specific political candidates, TUTTO creates trusted nonpartisan spaces where attendees learn how to vote, discuss local issues, research candidates and ballot questions, find youth-specific resources, and ultimately can cast their vote at a pop-up polling place - all while attending an incredible event with their peers! Past TUTTO events have included political sip & paints, concerts, dinner parties, and more. In 2024, TUTTO will provide civic education on democracy and government to youth in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud via 3 to 4 events in each geography during the primary early vote period. Civic education will be provided via innovative youth-specific tabling, event activities, conversation prompts, flyers and artwork, and workshops. Topics will range from democratic principles to the role of local government officials to recent democratic reforms. All educational programming - from bingo to ballot decorating - has been developed by youth through meetings and listening sessions so that it addresses current gaps in youth civic knowledge. Youthprise and Believe In What's Possible will take steps to ensure all TUTTO events are welcoming and accessible to all young people. For example, all venues will be ADA accessible and reachable by public transit, all events will be low or no cost, youth volunteers will receive compensation for their time, resources will span various civic experience levels, and staff will receive regular feedback from youth. Events will also be strategically scheduled in communities with high youth populations but traditionally low youth turnout to address youth engagement gaps. Ultimately, TUTTO aims to educate our newest voters in the skills and knowledge necessary to increase primary youth voter turnout by 5% in our three target geographies - Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud. ",,,2024-03-13,2025-06-30,,Ongoing,,,Marcus," Pope",,,,,,"(612) 564-4858 ext. 6",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/turn-turn-out-1,,,,
10034026,"Turn Up to Turn Out",2024,75000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"In 2024, TUTTO will provide civic education on democracy and government to youth in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud via 3 to 4 events in each geography during the primary early vote period. Ultimately, TUTTO aims to educate our newest voters in the skills and knowledge necessary to increase primary youth voter turnout by 5% in our three target geographies - Minneapolis, St. Paul, and St. Cloud.",,,185310,"In-kind donations, Rita Allen Foundation, MCF Democracy Expansion Grant, Individual Contributions, Park Foundation",,,"Delina Haileab (Board Co-chair), Dan Haugen, PhD (Board Co-chair), Wylie Klawitter (Treasurer), Brittany Rice (Secretary), Anika Ward, Thompson Aderinkomi, Darian Lofton, Deneene Graham, Ellen Krug, Charlie St. Dennis, Hayat Muse, James Miller, Dr. Jennifer Waltman, Nichole White, Kalid Ali, Rev. Kelly Chatman, Jaylen Hutchinson, Lincoln Bacal, Maria Salas, Moira Villiard, Christopher Crutchfield, Madigan Web, Noah Yehalashet",,Youthprise,,"Youthprise is partnering with Believe In What's Possible to launch Turn Up to Turn Out, a youth-led project to increase youth participation in Minnesota politics through youth-led civic education and events.",,,2024-03-13,2025-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chelsea,Sheldon,,,,,,"(774) 364-0245","chelsea@believeinwhatspossible.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Stearns",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/turn-turn-out,,,,
10009927,"Tusaalo Mentoring – Ubah Medical Academy Microgrant",2020,2500,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. "," School-Engagement Interpersonal Relationships Self-efficacy Culture and Identity Tusaalo will aid high school students in developing skills and strategies necessary to plan and accomplish goals while developing an appreciation for cultural traditions and community. Our programming will incorporate journaling, goal-setting, and workshops (career, creative writing, self-care, and personal development). ","As a result of funding Tusaaalo was able to have material for programming, create activities, bring speakers and provide youth and mentors with resources in order to achieve their goals in the program. Additionally during the second half of the year, the funding supported the program substantially because we were able to now continue programming through the virtual transition of distance learning due to covid as well as have our end of program cycle activities. With new transitions we utilized the funding to create virtual spaces for our weekly group and mentoring session. We conducted these sessions utilizing Zoom licensed platform as well as Discord for out of session communication. We also created virtual learning packets as well as new communication schedules to make sure students were getting the support they needed during difficult times like these. Tusaalo was also able to start renting an office location to hold material and information, create a space where our program participants can drop by as well as a location to record our end of year recap video in a way that followed current health guidelines. With these new transitions we were able to continue to meet our program goals in: School Engagement, Culture and Identity and Building Self Efficacy/Intrapersonal skills. We captured our data through both quantitative and qualitative surveys and interviews with mentors and mentees. The data we captured show that 10/12 of our mentees showed positive improvements academically as well as showed positive behavior and engagement changes. 100% of our mentees felt that having a mentor that they shared a similar background with made an impact on them allowed them to enjoy Tusaalo more. Lastly some testimonies from our youth and mentors included: “It’s a great experience that makes you feel important knowing that people just like can be successful” - Youth mentee “My Tusaalo mentor made me believe in my dreams” - Youth Mentee “Being a Tusaalo Mentor has given me an opportunity to give back to our youth and help build our future leaders”- Tusaalo Mentor Being a Tusaalo mentor means alot to me. I leave every session inspired and motivated. I love being able to help my mentee navigate life - Tusaalo Mentor ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,2500,,"Nadira Mohamed, Hibat Sharif, Roun Said, Ahmed Maday, Mohamed A. Mohamed, Nasro Abshir, Abdulmalik Buul, Mohamud Mohamed",,"Tusaalo Mentoring – Ubah Medical Academy","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Tusaalo Mentorship Program is an innovative program developed with the goal of connecting Somali youth with local Somali professionals through culturally-specific and school-based mentorship. In Somali, to be a ""tusaalo"" is to be an example, which is precisely the role we envision for Somali professionals. Focusing on 9th and 10th graders, our goal is to establish the foundations necessary for increased academic engagement and performance. Mentoring will allow students to explore, visualize and plan for post-secondary success and develop an appreciation for cultural traditions and community. Our programing will incorporate journaling, goal-setting, and workshops (career, creative writing, self-care, and personal development). ",,,2019-12-20,2020-05-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Suidi,Hashi,"Tusaalo Mentoring",,,,,651-500-1580,tusaalomentoring@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/tusaalo-mentoring-ubah-medical-academy-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10019453,"Twin Cities Media Alliance",2021,23945,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. ","Shifting narratives is long-term, systems change work that we believe Our Space will play a role in affecting for years to come. Nonetheless, within the timeframe of this grant, we are hoping for the following outcomes: At least 70 percent of participants that engage with Our Space Is Spoken For (e.g., film attendees) will note engaging in a narrative that’s influenced or shifted their thinking about the lived experiences of BIPOC communities. 80 percent or more of Our Space artists will indicate having increased access and confidence in their ability to engage in public art. At least 70 percent of participants that engage with Our Space will indicate having a broader perspective/vision of public art. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Carolyn Szczepanski, Cassandra Fenelon, Martin Hernandez, Kevin Kalla, Kadra Abdi, Georgia Fort",0.5,"Twin Cities Media Alliance","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Our Space Is Spoken For is a multidisciplinary public art storytelling project to creatively foster largescale awareness and dialogue around the untold narratives of how historically marginalized communities redefine and negotiate space. TCMA will curate a cohort of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) artists and St. Paul BIPOC residents to create public art performances inspired by residents’ stories, which will be filmed and later screened as part of a public event and discussion. ",,,2021-01-01,2021-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Adaobi,Okolue,"Twin Cities Media Alliance",,,,,612-293-7761,adaobi@tcmediaalliance.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-media-alliance," Asneth Omare (Brooklyn Park, MN). Asneth is a Kenyan Immigrant who works in the non-profit and social service fields working on public health initiatives. Al Lun (Rochester, MN) is a Chinese immigrant, former IT professional for IBM and currently is a board member of the Diversity Council and YMCA in Rochester. Kieran Myles Andres Tverbakk (Minneapolis, MN) is a first-generation Mexican-Norwegian-American artist focused on visibility of BIPOC queer and trans individuals as well as creating space for Chicanx queerness.   ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031024,"Twin Cities World Refugee Day",2023,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Planning Committee Expansion - Currently, the planning committee consist of 5 CAPI staff. CAPI will also add and recruit a Volunteer Advisory Committee of 15-20 representatives from refugee support organizations, municipal staff, and community leaders. New Refugee Artists - CAPI will identify and promote at least 5 new refugee artists/vendors leading up to and during the event. This will encourage the growth of the arts as well as small businesses in the community. Day of Event Attendance - We are estimating 2023 attendance at 3,500+. Due to COVID, we were not able to host in person event in 2021, and 2022. Conversation Circles - We want refugees to leave this event feeling welcomed and empowered to action. At least 15 members of various refugee communities will participate in Conversation Circles and at least 3 members will record their story. CAPI will use these stories for advocating and supporting communities in building their political power. ","Twin Cities World Refugee Day will be on Sunday, June 11th from 12PM-5PM at Centennial Park in Brooklyn Center. Significant progress has been made in the preparation and planning for this event: Community Advisory Board: The TCWRD Advisory Board has been launched with the purpose of grounding the planning and preparation for this event in the refugee and immigrant community. 5 organizations (African Economic Development Solutions, Alight, Advocates for Human Rights, Southeast Indian Asian Family Wellness, and Huellas Latinas) have received $1,000 stipends for their participation and will receive an additional $1,000 stipend (from additional funding) at the end of the event. This board has met each month since January and has been tasked with the following: A) Story Telling Design- members work together to design a Story Tellingconcept for the TCWRD event that honors and celebrates Twin Cities refugee communities; B) Refugee Artists and Performers- members assist with identifying and finding refugee artists and performers to participate at the TCWRD event through performing arts, selling goods, exhibiting art, speakers, etc.; C) Community Marketing- members market the TCWRD to their communities - spreading awareness and encouraging attendance to the event. This is the first time that CAPI has been able to provide financial support for this important groundwork and we believe in the value of compensating these organizations and individuals for the valuable work they are doing in their communities.Attendance: We anticipate that the number of attendees will be lower than originally expected. The high volume of attendees of the last in-person TCWRD event was largely attributed to being located at Loring Park in Minneapolis, which is a very highly trafficked area. We intentionally moved this event to Brooklyn Center due to the large immigrant and refugee communities who have been this place their home. Although we anticipate a lower number of overall attendees than our original proposed outcome, we believe that we will see a higher attendance from refugee and immigrant communities - the very communities we are intending to celebrate.Conversation Circles: Due to the feedback and planning received from the Community Advisory Board, the Conversation Circles have changed to include 2 panels that will be facilitated during the event. The first panel will consist of established leaders and entrepreneurs in the refugee community and the second panel will be formed by refugees who have arrived recently. Both panels will focus on promoting conversations around the event theme, ""Our Journey, Our Story"". Panelists will share about their personal journey as a refugee coming to MN and building a life here, reflecting on how the unique journeys intertwine to become our story as a community. ; *Proposed Measurable Outcome Section Locked* Twin Cities World Refugee Day, held on June 11th, 2023, was a huge success at which we saw the community coming together for a day of celebration, cultural showcase, and connecting with their diverse neighbors. We estimate that around 1,500 community members came through and were able to experience over 13 live stage performances, two panels focused on the refugee experience, diverse food trucks, sports activities, and more. We created space for nearly 50 community organizations and local artisans to come out and share the work they do and the art they create - from schools with specialized support programming for refugees/immigrants to an onsite healthcare bus giving free screenings; from Afghan refugee women artisans showcasing their work for the first time to immigrant owned catering companies showcasing their treats - we were able to platform local artisans for exposure and provide resources to all who attended. From start to finish the event was bustling with activity, proving that events like this are of high interest and value to the community. Some of the primary outcomes we noted include: Community Advisory Board The TCWRD CAB consisted of 5 organizations (African Economic Development Center, Advocates for Human Rights, Alight, Huellas Latinas, and Vietnamese Social Services who stepped in to replace SEWA). Representatives from these organizations joined us monthly for CAB meetings, discussing event progress, connecting us to performers/organizations, and overseeing the creation of the Conversation Circle Panels. This years model went extremely well, with the board actually helping implement these choices rather than just advise, and they were able to put together 2 well rounded panels. In a debrief, CAB committee members all indicted they would be willing and excited to return for future years planning as they saw this event having important connections to all the work their organization do. Conversation Circles With the assistance of the CAB committee, we held 2 panels uplifting the voices of 7 community members. The focus of the panels was the refugee experience and how being a refugee themselves or coming from a family of refugees has affected their perspectives on home, community, and their personal and professional journeys. The panels were led be CAB committee members, and after the discussions panels were opened to the participating community members to ask any questions they may have. These panels created a platform for voices and created an opportunity for education and connection for everyone who participated. Refugee Performers + Artists We had 13 scheduled live stage performances, 5 solo and 8 groups composed of over 60 individuals, representing refugee communities from South East Asia, Liberia, Somalia, Ukraine, Ethiopia, Indonesian, Nigeria + other countries. The artists came with a variety of experiences, some who are known in the cities for their work and others whose first live performance was at the event, featuring performances of traditional dance, spoken word, band performances, and solo singers. Multiple of the performances, including the dance groups from Nigeria, Indonesia, and southeast Asia took time to teach and lead the community through some of their dance styles from the stage, creating interactive teaching of traditional art for all who stepped up. While we had originally had an Afghan group scheduled to perform who fell through before the event, we were approached by representatives of the Afghan Refugee community that had dancers on site, and we were able to create a live space for these dancers to have an impromptu performance, bringing the stage to 14 live showcases. We also had the opportunity to platform a young muralist Lina Al-Sharefree, a soon-to-graduate Afghan student who is pursuing a career in the arts. We worked with her to plan out and bring live painting to the event, giving her experience and exposure for her future endeavors. Day of Attendance Through using greeters with attendance trackers, we calculate that we had around 1,500 individuals on site throughout the day of the event. We had anticipated higher numbers in our original proposal, but we had based those numbers on our 2019 event in Loring Park. As this event came after a multiple year hiatus, and moved to a location with much less organic foot traffic, we saw a lower number of participants. This being said, due to the size of the event location it felt full, busy, and well-attended; vendors who tabled/had food trucks indicated they were impressed and satisfied with the numbers at the event. By bringing the event to Brooklyn Center, we are establishing the event with city looking to invest in this type of celebration annually, as well as bring it to a location that is more accessible refugee populations. After seeing this years success and taking in feedback for outreach, we anticipate even higher rates of attendance for future years. Sending out participation surveys, responding vendors have reported high satisfaction, averaging a rating 4.6-5 out of 5 across categories (5 being extremely satisfied). Vendors indicated they felt their tables were well attended, they liked the location, and they would like their organization to participate in the event in the future. The survey responses included multiple organizations that indicated they would like to to be even more involved in the process in the future, either on the planning committee or bringing performers/panelists. We were also approached by a number of organizations day of and in the weeks prior and post-event asking to be invited for next years event. We had purposefully limited spots this year as we were returning after a hiatus to a new venue, but after this year's experience and seeing the venue in action we anticipate a large spike in the amount of vendors in attendance for 2024. ",,,"Twin Cities World Refugee Day is also funded by the following sources: MN Humanities Center: $20,000 MN State Arts Board: $23,000 Minneapolis Northwest Tourism: $7,000 TOTAL: $50,000 In-Kind support includes CAPI staffing and direct costs (Accounting, Human Resources, Audit, Occupancy, etc.) . City of Brooklyn Center - Provided location free of charge (park, stage, sound equipment, sports equipment, picnic tables, trashes) MN State Arts Board - $23,000 Minneapolis Northwest Tourism - $3,781 Hennepin Healthcare - $2,500 UCare - $1,000 + Free Healthcare Screenings",20000,,"CAPI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2023 OFFICERS Vinothini Ambrose, Board Chair Deployment Consulting Director, The Marcus Buckingham Company an ADP Company vinothini.ambrose@tmbc.com Michael Thorsteinson, Vice Chair Retired Executive Director, Three Rivers Community Action thorsteinsonm8@gmail.com Valerie Bosmans, Treasurer SVP, Chief Audit Executive, DXC Technology valeriebosmans@gmail.com Nkechi Anyamele, Secretary AVP, IT Audit Manager, Wells Fargo nkechianyamele@comcast.net MEMBERS Milt Liu CEO, Stir Foods milt_liu@hotmail.com Louiza Kiritopoulos-Adams Organizational Psychologist, LK2Connect lkiritopoulos@gmail.com Lucky Wagner Manager, Compliance Vendor Oversight, Medica Lucky.Wagner@medica.com James Farnsworth Executive Director, Highland Business Association jfarnsworth@highlandba.com Sillys Heilman Homemaker gonzalez.sillys@gmail.com Ali Tranvik Lead Pastor, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church atranvik@crossofglory.us Bernadette Theis Administrator, Jardine, Logan & O'Brien P.L.L.P. BTheis@jlolaw.com Ellisun Benedict Vice President, Employee Experience, RAZR ellisun.benedict@razrhq.com Laura Martin Chief Human Resources Officer, RAZR lauramartinmn@gmail.com Ekta Prakash, Ex-Officio Chief Executive Director, CAPI USA ekta.prakash@capiusa.org ; OFFICERS Vinothini Ambrose, Board Chair Deployment Consulting Director, The Marcus Buckingham Company an ADP Michael Thorsteinson, Vice Chair Retired Executive Director, Three Rivers Community Action Valerie Bosmans, Treasurer SVP, Chief Audit Executive, DXC Nkechi Anyamele, Secretary AVP, IT Audit Manager MEMBERS Milt Liu, CEO, Stir Foods Louiza Kiritopoulos-Adams, Organizational Psychologist Lucky Wagner, Manager, Compliance Vendor Oversight, Medica Lucky.Wagner@medica.com James Farnsworth, Executive Director, Highland Business Association Sillys Heilman, Homemaker Ali Tranvik, Lead Pastor, Cross of Glory Lutheran Church Bernadette Theis, Administrator, Jardine, Logan & O'Brien P.L.L.P Ellisun Benedict, Vice President, Employee Experience, RAZR Laura Martin, Chief Human Resources Officer, RAZR Mary Niedermeyer, Ex-Officio Interim Chief Executive Director, CAPI USA ",,Capiusa,,"Every year, one of the most important embodiments of CAPI's mission is to host Twin Cities World Refugee Day (TCWRD), an event that we have coordinated since 2013 to honor the contributions and cultures of Minnesota's 120,000+ refugees. It is a point of connection for those sharing a common bond as refugees, as well as for others seeking to learn about and engage the diverse refugee community. The event brings local refugee artists to present unique creative elements of their cultures. ",,,2023-01-01,2022-07-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Peevxwm Victor",Yang,,,,,,6127210122," peevxwm.yang@capiusa.org",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-world-refugee-day,,,,
10038437,"Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair",2024,24900,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful tour, performances, workshops, and outreach to combat dehumanization of Asian women through comedy.",,,,Unknown,22500,2400,"Representative Kaohly Vang Her, Marlina Gonzalez, Heather C. Lou, Maryanne Quiroz, Shelley Quiala, Levi Weinhagen",,"Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair",,"Minnesota's Asian community, comprising over 350,000 Asian Pacific Islanders, is notably diverse. The community enriches the state with a variety of traditions, languages, and customs. According to the latest U.S. Census data, Minnesota is home to individuals from more than 40 different Asian and Pacific Island countries and ethnicities. The largest Asian groups in the state include the Hmong, Asian Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Filipino, Burmese, Laotian, Cambodian, and Japanese communities. Building on the diverse cultural heritage within Minnesota's Asian community, the ""Connecting the Community to Arts and Cultural Heritage at the 2024 Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair'' project is designed to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse Asian cultures in Minnesota. This project aims to use the fair as a platform to bring together various Asian groups in Minnesota, enabling cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration to create and present new arts and cultural heritage programs. These new arts and culture heritage programs have two primary objectives: 1) to preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota, and 2) to provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity. The preservation and celebration of Asian cultural heritage at the event will be carried out through five new programs: Ethnic Attire Experience, Community Artist Demonstrations, Dance Showcase, Traditional Music Exhibitions, and Cross-cultural Tea Display. These programs are newly proposed for the 2024 event, which will feature interactive and immersive experiences that not only showcase the rich diversity of Asian cultures but also engage attendees in a meaningful way. The education and student outreach at the event will include three new components: Cultural Storytelling Exhibits, Health Demonstrations, and Harmony with Nature Exhibits. These components will be innovatively aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), enabling participants especially children and youth to comprehend how traditional Asian culture contributes to global betterment and can potentially shape solutions for contemporary societal challenges. The inaugural West Metro Asian Fair, held at Hilde Performance Center in Plymouth, Minnesota on June 3rd, 2023, was a major success. It involved more than 100 community organizations, and attracted over 5000 visitors, 40% of whom were under 18. Since then, we have established strong connections with local leaders, cultural organizations, schools, businesses, government bodies, sponsors, performers, youth volunteer groups in Asian communities from Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Laos, Pakistan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. The 2024 fair, building on this success, is set to be an even more significant event for celebrating cultural heritage and enhancing educational and outreach efforts. With the proposed new programs and new outreach efforts, the 2024 fair will foster a sense of community and belonging among people of Asian descent. Further, our new programs will provide an opportunity for people from different backgrounds, especially children and youth, to engage with and learn about Asian cultures. If funded, the project will not only preserve and honor the rich cultural heritage of Asian communities but also foster a sense of multicultural understanding and unity across the broader Minnesota community. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Chen," Zhou",,,,,," (763) 516-8884",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Mower, Ramsey, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Yellow Medicine",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-west-metro-asian-fair-1,,,,
10034068,"Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair",2024,24000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Attendance, Participation and Attendee Satisfaction; 2) Educational Impact; 3) Cultural Representation; 4) Media Coverage and Publicity.",,,,,,,"Fangyu Kan (President), Chen Zhou (Vice President), Yangjun Xing (Secretary), Shuming Luo (Treasure), Xiaoyan Luo, Donglin Liang, Nagendar Mahi",,"Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair",,"This project helps support Connecting the Community to Arts and Cultural Heritage at the 2024 Twin Cities West Metro Asian Fair and will present new arts and cultural heritage programs. These new arts and culture heritage programs have two primary objectives: 1) to preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota; 2) to provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity through five new programs: Ethnic Attire Experience, Community Artist Demonstrations, Dance Showcase, Traditional Music Exhibitions, and Cross-cultural Tea Display.",,,2024-05-25,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Chen,Zhou,,,,,,"(763) 516-8884","tcasianfair@gmail.com ","Preservation, Education/Outreach/Engagement","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/twin-cities-west-metro-asian-fair,,,,
10013391,"Unite Cloud",2020,20000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Outcome #1: Provide a chance for over 100 Central MN residents to learn about Somali Language and Culture. Measured by: sign-ups and attendance Outcome #2: Attendees will grow in their knowledge of Somali Language and Culture. Measured by: Pre and Post survey   Pre-Survey questions: On a scale from 1-10, 1 not knowing anything to 10 knowing all, how much do you know about the Somali language? On a scale from 1-10, 1 not knowing anything to 10 knowing all, how much do you know about Somali culture? What interested you in wanting to learn more about Somali language and culture? What do you hope to gain from this event? Post-Survey questions: On a scale from 1-10, 1 not knowing anything to 10 knowing all, how much do you know about the Somali language? On a scale from 1-10, 1 not knowing anything to 10 knowing all, how much do you know about Somali culture? What were your favorite parts of learning about Somali language and culture? Any advice for us as we continue to host these sessions for your neighbors? ","Outcome #1: Provide a chance for over 100 Central MN residents to learn about Somali Language and Culture. (Measured by: sign-ups and attendance) 220 people attended over 7 cohorts!   Outcome #2: Attendees will grow in their knowledge of Somali Language and Culture. (Measured by: Pre and Post survey) On a scale from 1-10, 1 not knowing anything to 10 knowing all, how much do you know about the Somali language? On a scale from 1-10, 1 not knowing anything to 10 knowing all, how much do you know about Somali culture? After compiling the results from all 7 cohorts, here were the results: Question #1: This cohort started with a range of 1-5 with a majority of respondents saying 1. After the classes were complete the range grew to 1-9 with an average score between 3 and 5. Question #2: This cohort started with a range of 1-6 with a majority of respondents saying 3. After the classes were complete the range grew to 3-10 with an average score between 6. ",,,,20000,,"Younsook Yeo, Maria Greaves, Pedro Dos Santos, Breeze Hennes, Mike Morrow",,"Unite Cloud","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Through our “Somali Language and Culture” gatherings, Central MN neighbors will learn conversational Somali phrases they can share with their colleagues, customers, clients, patients, and/or friends. These gatherings will also include a time of learning about the Somali culture! These sessions will be taught by Farhiya Iman, a member of the St. Cloud Somali community, a Unite Cloud speaker, and a local small business owner. ",,,2020-08-01,2021-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Natalie,Ringsmuth,"Unite Cloud",,,,,404-422-0290,natalie@unitecloud.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/unite-cloud," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10009925,"Unite Cloud Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Goal of this project: Host four “Somali Language and Culture” gatherings at Nori Cafe and Creamery in St. Cloud, MN. Success for this project looks like: Bringing neighbors together by offering free Somali food and drinks as well as a safe community space to get to know their neighbors, learn Somali phrases and experience Somali culture. ","We had a great first session at the end of February. As participants came in, we handed them a short survey to understand what their hopes were for the classes, and we plan to incorporate their suggestions and questions into the remaining sessions. During the first class, we learned how to say a few common greetings like ""Hello"" and ""My name is"". We also learned a bit about the history of Somalia as a country and found out that Somali has only been a written language since the 1970s! Participants asked questions about everything from refugee camps to life as a Muslim woman in Minnesota. Everyone loved trying a variety of sambusas, Somali tea, malawah (Somali pancake), and madhasi (Somali fried bread). Many people stayed after class to hang out in the cafe and talk more with Farhiya, our session leader, and her sisters. With COVID-19 came the negative result of us not being able to host our sessions at Nori Cafe, or anywhere else in person, for that matter. In talks with Farhiya and Nori Cafe, they said they would be willing to teach these sessions via Zoom. This took more time for our facilitator and organizer to organize and plan around, so we proposed using the food budget as extra stipend for Farhiya and Unite Cloud, since the food wouldn't be possible for the remaining sessions. We had postponed our March class, unsure at that time if things would be ""back to normal"" by April or not. When the Governor announced extended social distancing for April we decided to move that class to an online model and combined the March and April session into one online session in April held at the same time as we originally planned it to happen to hopefully fit in well with people's schedules. For our final session, many of our participants, as well as our facilitator, were having trouble with their internet connection (this was the weekend of George Floyd's murder and there were a lot of internet issues across the state). Because of this, Farhiya recorded the final session and we sent it out to participants. While we did meet our goals of this class, due to circumstances beyond our control, we had to do so in unconventional ways. We were so glad that we were able to have one class together in person so that our participants had a chance to try Somali food and Somali tea. While we never meant to have these classes through Zoom, we were pleased to see from our post-sessions survey results that participants did still feel that connection with our facilitator and thoroughly enjoyed learning from her.   In looking at the results our post-sessions survey and comparing it to our pre-sessions survey, we were amazed by the growth in our participants: *On a scale from 1-10, how much do you know about the Somali LANGUAGE after attending this series? (1=not knowing anything, 10= knowing all) Pre-Survey: Range of 1-3 Post- Survey: Range of 2-7 *On a scale from 1-10, how much do you know about Somali CULTURE after attending this series? (1=not knowing anything, 10= knowing all) Pre-Survey: Range of 1-4 Post- Survey: Range of 6-9 ","achieved proposed outcomes",,,5000,,"Zurya Anjum, Younsook Yeo, Maria Greaves, Mike Morrow, Ekram Elmoge, Esther Aspling",,"Unite Cloud","Non-Profit Business/Entity","For this project, we are partnering with a local Somali-owned business, Nori Cafe and Creamery. Nori Cafe and Creamery provides a space that bridges the gap between different cultures through events and an array of coffee, tea, smoothies and cold drinks. Starting this past June, they have hosted bi-monthly “Somali Language Nights” where a local member of the Central MN Somali community teaches Somali phrases to non-Somali community members. #unitecloud has promoted this event on our social media and the response has been fantastic! We have many community members asking when the next one is so they can put it on their calendar. Through this grant, we hope to be able to provide free food and drink during these nights to drive more neighbors to each event. We also want to increase the capacity for Nori to have these more frequency by paying a stipend to the organizers to be able to carve out time to do this important, bridge-building work. ",,,2019-12-20,2020-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Natalie,Ringsmuth,"Unite Cloud",,"St. Cloud",MN,,404-422-0290,natalie@unitecloud.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Benton, Sherburne, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/unite-cloud-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",1
10038406,"Uplifting Ukrainian Voices: Story Sharing, and Bilingual Illustrated book and curricula (UKRAINIAN VOICES OF MINNESOTA)",2024,239405,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"1) Build a digital exhibit related to Dickson's time, and networks, in Minnesota with an interactive map and interactive timeline; 2) Create a lesson plan on Dickson to be shared with Minnesota educators and on the website; 3) Hold a virtual public talk to share the launch of the exhibit",,,,"We estimate our project team and volunteers to work for 200 hours on various tasks like: PR, event organization and administrative. We calculate the volunteer rate for $25/hour which adds up to $5000 in kind contribution. We are planning on organizing a fundraiser for this event which will cover web updates, $300 and transportation costs from Romania and back for a director to participate in the Q&A - $2000 and 3 nights for hotel stay and meals for a director/actor - $1000. Any additional funds will be saved for future editions of the festival. We are partnering with The Romanian Cultural Institute in NY to cover the distribution rights- $3000.",239165,240,"Not Available",,"Green Card Voices",,"Green Card Voices, along with two community partners Ukrainian American Community Center (UACC) and Alight US is seeking funding for Project Ukrainian Voices of Minnesota to uplift Ukrainian voices through: story sharing (oral history recordings of 20 Ukrainian newcomer Minnesotans), exhibit production and touring of the first-person narratives, creation of an illustrated, bilingual graphic memoir by one of the Ukrainian storytellers, and illustrated by a Ukrainian artist. The twenty oral history narrative recordings will offer Ukrainian newcomers a chance to share with their new neighbors about their journeys and connect as people, rather than statistics. Ukrainians are diverse people, each with unique reasons and circumstances behind their decision to leave Ukraine and come to the US. Working with the speed of trust , GCV and its well-established partners will work alongside the Ukrainian community to ensure accurate representation is added to the rich history of Minnesota, and shared with a broad audience in the form of a traveling exhibit, and digital videos. Minnesota's incredible history as a state welcoming to people from around the world continues to diversify, and GCV will publish a bilingual graphic memoir of a Ukrainian newcomer. Illustrated bilingual memoirs, designed and written for readers in grades 3-8, are impactful on multiple levels: (1) Authors are empowered, heard and seen as they share their first-hand experiences of displacement and resettlement. (2) The book becomes a bilingual resource for everyone in the migrant community. The grade 3-8 reading level allows English language learners access to a relevant and engaging learning tool, and the home language provides a means of language preservation for this and future generations. (3) Minnesotans benefit from learning the stories and histories of all cultures in the state, accessible and engaging for all readers. Project Timeline 2024 March 2024 - Finalized project planning with three project partners: GCV, Alight US UACC (MOUs have been drafted and edited, and will be signed after the grant agreement is signed) March 2024 - Recruitment and formation of the Advisory Council (three respectable community members with insight and expertise in the topic) April 2024 - Site visits, and two listening session events with the Ukrainian community May 2025 Preparation for the oral history recording June 2024 - trauma-informed oral history recording of 20 newcomers from Ukraine July-Aug 2024 - (a) transcription, video editing, production of 20-piece, self-standing banner exhibit featuring the stories of Ukrainian newcomers (Sept 2024 - May 2025: exhibit touring); (b) Among the 20 storytellers find one willing and appropriate storyteller to create a bilingual graphic memoir Sept 2024 - Community Feedback session on exhibit banners, and event programming mapped out (Sept 2024 - May 2025: exhibit touring). Sep 2024 - January 2025 - Bilingual book co-creation with author and illustrator, including translation and curricula writing. February 2025 - Pre-reading session with the community, collection of praise and reviews March-May 2025- Design, printing of 3,000 copies of the book, May 2025 - Publication month of the children's bilingual book ",,,2024-05-21,2025-08-15,,"In Progress",,,Aaliyah," Hannah",,,,,," (773) 225-2185",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uplifting-ukrainian-voices-story-sharing-and-bilingual-illustrated-book-and-curricula-1,,,,
10034098,"Uplifting Ukrainian Voices: Story Sharing, and Bilingual Illustrated book and curricula (UKRAINIAN VOICES OF MINNESOTA)",2024,239405,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"GCV will hire an external evaluator to assess the quality of (a) story sharing (oral history recordings), exhibit production and touring, and (c) bilingual graphic memoir, respectively. We will collect personal testaments, video evaluations (post oral history recording), and extensive online surveys with our partners and the Advisory Board.",,,,,,,"Dr. Aasma Shaukat (Chair), Richard Benton (Vice Chair), Marina B. Aleixo, Yvette Baudelaire, Jasmine Ceron, Merle Greene, Marta Fraboni, Mirdalys Herrera Tweeton, John T. Medeiros, Nicole Montana, Vanja Pantic Oflazoglu, Landen Parkin, Jina Rahimi","0.5 FTE, 0.10 FTE, 0.30 FTE","Green Card Voices",,"This project, Ukrainian Voices of Minnesota, will uplift Ukrainian voices through",,,2024-05-21,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Aaliyah,Hannah,,,,,,"(773) 225-2185","aaliyah@greencardvoices.org ","Education/Outreach/Engagement, Preservation","Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uplifting-ukrainian-voices-story-sharing-and-bilingual-illustrated-book-and-curricula,,,,
10031083,"USLAA Cultural Patrimony",2022,20000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Conservation and promotion of arts , traditional, culture and local wisdom that are necessary to be preserved, inherited, restored and promoted. In order for the local people to love and cherish the arts and culture that are spiritually valuable that has been assimilated into the way of life from the past to the present. In addition, In addition, there must be dissemination to foreigners to have the opportunity to see, appreciate and experience the arts, culture, traditions and good way of life in order to create appreciation and pride in arts, culture and traditions to stay with the community forever. Criteria for Success Include: (1) Demographics of participants - The number of Lao and Asian participants will determine how successful the project is. (2) Enjoyable experiences in the artists, performers, and audiences. (3) Ability to engage and recruit attendees to join or be part of the volunteer team for the following year. (4) Recruiting members would be a good benchmark for how appealing our works are and how engaging they are to the audience. (5) A balanced budget. Evaluation Process: (1) We will provide feedback on the success of the process in achieving our goals through a written and verbal survey. (2) Take count of the number of people at the events, with a particular focus on counting the amount of Lao community members. Some outcomes that can be measured are the amount of times on any cultural group performs at a community event, surveys on how people would feel about our participation in their community. Indicators of success in continuation of traditions and cultures:(1) Staff and students carry on the good traditions and culture of Lao and be able to instill morals and ethics in students and promote gratitude towards the elders. (2) Students are developed learning standards based on moral and ethical frameworks and are able to apply doctrines to their lives. (3) The preservation of arts, traditional and culture is integrated with teaching and learning through activities.","We completed the Project1, which is The Lao New Year or Water Festival event. It's a vibrant and invaluable festival that is part of the Lao heritage that represents generosity, family values, community, society and religion that allows the Lao people to practice traditions. The event was held on May 7th, 2022 at the Thai Twist Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Blaine, MN. Events include; Religious ceremony, Ba-Ci (Lao tradition ceremony), bathing of Buddha images, pouring scented water upon seniors to ask for their blessing, and traditional on stage performance from 7 Asian ethnic groups; such as the Lao, Thai, and Indians. We created a children's group fashion show where the children showcased their Lao costumes and cultural parade. More than 500 Lao and SE Asians with the age ranges from 2-86 years old attended the event. We achieved most of the goals we strived for based off of what others wanted to see included in the event. Based on the in person survey we conducted, about 50% of the people that attended the party was interviewed. 100% of the people who were interviewed said that they wanted and believed that the Lao New Year event should continue and keep reaching out. An improvement that made our event successful this year was that we had more community members and volunteers participate in our event. Leading our group to reach out to parts of the community that didn't know about this information before. We have heard extensive requests from the Lao community that we need to host the Lao New Year event every year, to provide a platform for SE Asians to come together and celebrate our culture through art and expression as well as allow SE Asians to exchange thoughts and ideas on how to continue the preservation of SE Asian art, culture and heritage. To create a vibrant and warm space for us to showcase our talent and art, as well as creating increased understanding and improved community relations between diverse groups of people as we open this event to other ethnic groups outside of SE Asians. Right now, we are in the midst of planning the Project2. The project that is in progress is called the Grassroots Innovation. Our group members are promoting this project at all sort of community events taking place. ; Our Goals: (1) To preserve and expand the Lao culture, traditions, customs, arts, and literature. (2) To enhance the Lao community by promoting Lao culture and traditional values, educating on traditional practices, and developing the young generation to become an emerging leader. (3) To promote and exchange knowledge of Lao culture and traditions with other ethnic groups and others of different national origins. We completed: Project1, which is The Lao New Year 2022 or Water Festival event. It's a vibrant and invaluable festival that is part of the Lao heritage that represents generosity, family values, community, society, and religion that allows the Lao people to practice traditions. Project2, which is the Grassroots Innovation: The important goals of this grass roots project are to introduce Lao Americans and others of foreign origin who have experience and who may not have had opportunities to experience traditional Lao culture. The workshop increased attendance member's understanding and preserved art and culture for future generations to carry on. The event started mid-June and end in December 2022. - 12 Rituals, refers to the 12-month tradition that is related to Buddhist principles. Beliefs and agricultural lifestyle that Lao people have practiced since ancient times. - 14 Practices, it is a social statute of the Lao people as a principle of treating each other for people of various statuses since ancient times. - Religious rituals and Beliefs: Teaching and training religious rituals and beliefs from birth until the end of life. - Making Ba-Ci: It will be used at the ceremony to invoke the ""Kwan"" (Lao word for spirit), which in specific terms is explained as an ancient belief in Laos that the human being is a union of 32 organs and that the ""Kwan"" watch over and protect each one of them. - Making Sandalwood flowers: The Sandalwood flowers are symbolically flowers made from wood of the sandalwood tree. It has been used in cremation ceremonies in Laos and Thailand for hundreds of years. Laying sandalwood flowers at a funeral it is the final mourning for the deceased, believed to send the souls of the deceased to a better world. It is also last thing a living person will do for the person that we love. - Costume: To learn the history of Textiles/Woven Design. Weaving is the arts and crafts with since ancient times is produced using canvas and yarn. - Reginal Food: There are training courses of cooking. The geography of each region in Laos greatly affects the diet of the local people. Most of the raw materials used for food preparation are naturally. - Traditional dances: There are very few Lao community service organizations working exclusively with the Lao people in Minnesota to teach Lao traditional dance. We have successfully and encouraged our community members children, youth, adults, and seniors to learn about our traditional dances. Project evaluation monitoring: Monitoring and evaluation of the conservation and continuation of tradition projects to follow up to achieve the objectives set and the indicators of success of the project The follow-up and evaluation of the project are as follows: 1. Population and sample who has participated in the activity. 2. Research tools, it is an opinion evaluation form was created in accordance with the data collection process. It is an assessment that asks directly to the goal by dividing the content in the form Assessment is divided into 3 parts: Part 1 General information of the respondents which's contains questions, gender, and occupation. Part 2: Opinions and satisfaction that contains questions about project implementation. Part 3 Additional Suggestions. 3. Data Collection, there were 306 respondents, representing 40% of the total population (750) who participated in the activity. 4. Data analysis, to determines the weight of the response scores of each option, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (5 highest and 1 is the lowest score) by have the respondents express their opinions. Table#1 General information: From Table 1, it was found that most of the respondents were female, 214 people (69.93%), males 92 people (30.07 %). Occupation, 185 people are employ (60.46%), retired 46 people (15.03%) and 75 students (24.51%). All respondents are 306 people. Please see attached file ""Table#1_General infoin additional document. Table#2 Opinions and satisfaction: The data analysis consists of 1) Summarizing the number and percentage of respondents to the project assessment. 2) Summary of opinion level from mean analysis and standard deviation. Please see attached file ""Table#2_Opinions . Table#3 Level of success: Note: to determine the criteria, we dividing scores into 5 levels, so (5-1)/5 = 0.8 per Level. Level 5 (Highest) = 4.21-5.00 Level 4 = 3.41-4.20 Level 3 = 2.61- 3.40 Level 2 = 1.81 - 2.60 Level 1(Lowest) = 1.00-1.80 Please see attached file ""Table#3_ Level of success . it was found that the participants had an overall opinion towards our projects with an average of 4.32, in the highest level and our community members want to participate in this kind of activities next time. Please see attached file nameTable#3_ Level of success . An improvement that made our goals successful this year was that we had more community members and volunteers participate in our projects. Leading our group to reach out to parts of the community that didn't know about this information before. We have heard extensive requests from the Lao community that we need to have these kinds of programs every year, to provide a platform for Lao to come together and celebrate our tradition, culture and to exchange thoughts and ideas on how to continue the preservation of Lao art, culture, and heritage. To create a vibrant and warm space for us to showcase our talent and as well as creating increased understanding and improved community relations between diverse groups of people as we open this event to other ethnic groups outside of SE Asians.",,,N/A,20000,,"Tong Komany, Chair Bounkong Souksavong, Vice Chair Chongchith Saengsoudham, Board secretary Bey Phothisane, Treasurer Yothin Chanthavong, Public relation Somsack Chettana, Board director Banlang Phommasouvanh, Board assistance Apichart Klaysingha, Executive Director",,"United Senior Lao-American Association (USLAA)",,"Conservation of culture including art and local wisdom is one of the main missions of our organization. We operate in promoting and capturing values to create pride in Lao culture and identity, as well as create awareness of morality to the community as well. Our organization encourages and supports all cultures to develop, preserve and pass on the activities that we as an organization help operate with communities and outside agencies.",,,2022-01-15,2022-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Apichart,Klaysingha,,,,,,7636459469," chart1124@gmail.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Statewide, Anoka, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Statewide, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Sherburne",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/uslaa-cultural-patrimony,,,,
10019431,"Veterans' Voices",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy.  ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/veterans-voices-0,,,,
10010243,"Veterans' Voices",2021,,"2018 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"Activities and events implemented during the biennium include: The 2020 Veterans’ Voices Awards program, honors and demonstrates the diversity of Veterans in Minnesota making positive and extraordinary contributions to their communities, this year through compelling prose and poetry written by Veterans. Hikes and Humanities, piloted for Veterans, explores the healing effects of nature and camaraderie while exploring meaningful literature and mental health. Held at Twin Cities area parks, these day-long events include reflection time, conversations about selected readings, and hiking. Warrior Writers Workshops held virtually to convene Veterans and encourage the sharing of stories, opinions, and ideas for productive writing, reflecting, storytelling, and art-making. Listening sessions and community conversations: Convening and connecting Veterans with local communities, organizations, educational institutions for conversation and education about amplifying Minnesotan Veterans Voices. ",,,,99936,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy.  ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/veterans-voices,,,,
10010243,"Veterans' Voices",2020,,,,,"No 2020-2021 biennium funds have been spent as of October 31, 2019. ",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy.  ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/veterans-voices,,,,
36610,"Veterans' Voices: Native Warriors - Competitive Award",2016,20000,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","Twenty stories of Native American Veterans, that would otherwise remain absent, will be shared, amplified, and archived for future generations.By hearing the stories, at least 220,000 Minnesotans of all ages will gain a better understanding of the important role Native Americans have served in protecting our country, the unusually high percentage of Native Americans who have and are in the armed forces, and the cultural reasons behind this.More teachers will utilize this material and other tangible examples from people within their communities who are demonstrating how and why the Native Warriors protect the land, are good stewards of natural resources, and are generous in service to others.When surveyed, teachers will report Native American students will have a stronger sense of self-pride, will be more engaged in history classes, and will develop a stronger commitment to protect the land.Teachers will report that students are more engaged in learning about this topic.","The 90-second segments aired on Ampers stations statewide reaching an estimated 330,000 people.The three-minute segments aired in and around: St. Cloud; Thief River Falls; Minneapolis/St. Paul; Fond du Lac/Cloquet; Leech Lake/Cass Lake; White Earth/Callaway; and Bois Forte/Nett Lake.",,,,20000,,"Maggie Montgomery, President; Michele Jansen, At-Large; Debbie Benedict, Vice President; Vickie Jacoba, At Large; Doug Westerman, Treasurer; Sara Miller, At-Large; Pam Hill-Kroyer, Secretary",,"Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (Ampers)","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Veterans' Voices: Native Warriors will give Native American students in Minnesota the opportunity to hear memories and stories directly from Native American veterans from within their communities. Funds will also be used to create radio segments featuring the Native American veterans sharing their personal experiences in their own words. These segments will air statewide and be archived online giving all Minnesotans access now and in the future. ",,,2015-11-02,2017-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Joel,Glaser,"Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (Ampers)",,,,,651-686-5367,jglaser@ampers.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/veterans-voices-native-warriors-competitive-award,,,,
10031013,"Vietnamese Heritage and Legacy Connections ",2023,15150,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","Between MNVNLS and Theater Mu, our project aims to track and measure quantifiable outcomes from the beginning to the end of the project through these goals: - All students and parents who come on the first day of registration on September 11, 2022 will participate in the story hour where a bilingual volunteer from MNVNLS will read the book A Different Pondand facilitate the discussion. We estimate 100 people will be in attendance. - MNVNLS will take 100 youth and adults to attend the play A Different Pondat the Stages Theatre Company. - 15 students will enroll in Theater Mu's 12-week residency program to learn about combining performing arts with aspects of cultural heritage using skills such as acting and storytelling. - Each of the 15 participants in the residency program will complete a project or work that will be ready to perform for the larger community at the Lunar New Year Celebration. - 500 people or more will participate in the celebration of the Lunar New Year in January 2023.","- The A Different Pondstory hour and reading was held on September 25, 2022. Over 160 students and parents participated. - 150 students and adults attended the play A Different Pondat the Stages Theatre Company on 10/2, 10/7, and 10/16/2022. - 15 students are enrolled in Theater Mu's 12-week residency program to learn about combining performing arts with aspects of cultural heritage using skills such as acting and storytelling. - The 15 participants in the residency program are preparing their projects and will perform for the larger community at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday 1/14/2023.; The grant funded 3 special projects: * A Different Pond * Mu Theater * Tet EventWith the help of the fund, we over-achieved the goals of each project. - The A Different Pondstory hour and reading was held on September 25, 2022. Over 160 students and parents participated. - 150 students and adults attended the play A Different Pondat the Stages Theatre Company on 10/2, 10/7, and 10/16/2022. - 15 students enrolled in Theater Mu's 12-week residency program to learn about combining performing arts with aspects of cultural heritage using skills such as acting and storytelling. - The 15 participants in the Theater Mu residency program presented their projects at the Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday 1/14/2023. - WCCO prominently featured our organization and Tet event on 2 programs: Lunar New Year Begins this Weekend https://youtu.be/Pz-7bGgxWo0 How to Mark the Start of Lunar New Year in the Twin Cities https://youtu.be/jBrnHjl5dM0 - The Lunar New Year event on Saturday 1/14/2023 was a complete success and exceeded our expectations. We were expecting 500 people for the crowd. Between 800-900 people attended the event. The crowd enjoyed and cheered every song, dance, and play from start to end. ",,,"MNVLS has no other sources of funding for this project.. We did not have any other sources of funding for our projects.. We have no other source of funding. If the costs exceed the total grant amount, then members/volunteers of our organization will pitch in to cover the expense.",15150,,"Chinh Vu Tuyet Nguyen Canh Truong Loc Van Trinh Vu Huyen Tran; Chinh Vu Canh Truong Tuyet Nguyen Trinh Vu Huyen Tran Loc Van",,"Minnesota Vietnamese Language School",,"Our grant application seeks to promote and preserve Vietnamese culture through the use of traditional Lunar New Year celebration which includes storytelling, music and dance. ",,,2022-08-15,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington, Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vietnamese-heritage-and-legacy-connections,,,,
10038380,"Vietnamese Lunar New Year Celebration",2025,41150,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,17000,Unknown,38650,2500,"Tri T Tang (President), Todd Cao (Vice President), Cindy Nguyen (Secretary), Hung Nguyen (Treasurer)",,"Vietnamese Community of MN",,"Established in 1981, the Vietnamese Community of Minnesota (VCM), an award winning nonprofit organization, was originally formed to represent the first wave of a few thousand refugees resettled in the State of Minnesota after the fall of Saigon. The community has since grown to over 35,000+ residents with many geographical, socio-economic, and demographic factors creating different needs and interests within the community in Minnesota. In response to the new and complex nature of our community, VCM serves to address unmet needs of the Vietnamese people as they build new lives in Minnesota. All of the VCM's activities focus on helping Vietnamese (and other Asian) people overcome challenges and obstacles, to advance and contribute in meaningful ways to the greater community. The VCM's initiatives include, but not limited to: cultural arts, networking & outreach, educational and social justice advocacy. Every year, during Vietnam's largest holiday, T t (Lunar New Year), the VCM hosts a festival to celebrate Vietnamese heritage and introduce it to a wider audience. This year's is different. It is a 50th year commemorating the end of the Vietnam War, the mark of history to tell the story of why we are here in Minnesota. This festival will be filled with stunning cultural elements to tell that story. As you arrive in the cold Minnesota winter, you'll be greeted by the aroma of fresh banana leaf and warm rice, a traditional T t treat. The entrance will be adorned with hundreds of cherry blossoms leading to a welcoming banner. The 500,000-square-foot Burnsville Center will be transformed with vibrant decorations featuring red and yellow graphics, symbolizing T t. Images of spring flowers, firecrackers, and festive food will create a captivating atmosphere. You'll be entertained by live music from talented local Minnesota artists, selected annually through a music contest. A diverse range of performances, including traditional dances, songs, theater, and poetry, will be presented by Vietnamese organizations and our Southeast Asian partners: the Vietnamese School, Vietnamese Student Associations, Vietnamese Veterans, Laos Family, Cambodia Culture Center, and Hmong American Partnership. A dedicated cultural space will showcase paintings and literature, educating visitors about the history of the war and origins of the Vietnamese community in Minnesota. The story about the 50 years journey of the Vietnamese to Minnesota will be told. Funds provided by the MHC will support decorations, performances, cultural space, and security measures to ensure a successful event. ",,,2025-01-11,2025-01-12,,Completed,,,Cindy," Nguyen",,,,,,"(612) 840-6969",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Anoka,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/vietnamese-lunar-new-year-celebration,,,,
10031011,"Voices of Black Leadership",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","24 Voices of Black LeadershipVodcast episodes Downloads weekly from Ep 1-8---2500 Downloads weekly from Ep 9-15--5000 Downloads weekly from Ep 16-26-7500+ 20% of the downloaded or viewing audience is likely to engage with Comments/Likes on social media can go as high as 40%/Shares are often estimated at 10% At least 2 mainstream media partners. We are currently in talks with APPLE Podcasts, Spotify Podcasts, IHeart Radio Podcasts, Reach TV.",,,,,,,,,"African American Leadership Forum",,"Voices of Black Leadership is a vodcast, video podcast series which highlights Black leaders across these strategic focus areas of the African American Leadership Forum: public safety, education, economic infrastructure, health, and housing. This comprises our work known as United By Black Powered By All. This series is intended to inform the broader community of the racial equity work in Minnesota and who is leading these efforts along with how the community can get involved. ",,,2022-06-01,2023-05-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/voices-black-leadership,,,,
10031055,"Wakan Tipi Center Exhibit Pre-Production ",2023,75000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Spring 2022","The measurable outcomes of this project are a pre-production kit of text, graphics, and media scripts; high-resolution images along with rights and source information; new, custom artwork; shop drawings; and production-ready exhibit files. We will measure our success in accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave by conducting surveys of our staff, board, Wakan Tipi Steering Committee, and the general public who participates in our final presentation. We will be successful if 80% or more of participants agree with this statement: 'this work accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.'","The goal of this project is to preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota by accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary through a design development and pre-production plan that incorporates Dakota viewpoints. We will achieve this through a Meetings and Engagement Phase, a Design Development Phase, and a Pre-Production Phase that uses our Wakan Tipi Center Steering Committee and a public presentation to the community as a whole. Our proposed Measurable Outcome is:The measurable outcomes of this project are a pre-production kit of text, graphics, and media scripts; high- resolution images along with rights and source information; new, custom artwork; shop drawings; and production-ready exhibit files. We will measure our success in accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave by conducting surveys of our staff, board, Wakan Tipi Steering Committee, and the general public who participates in our final presentation. We will be successful if 80% or more of participants agree with this statement: this work accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. Our Outcomes to Date are: We have completed our proposed Measurable Outcomes with the exception of the public participation in our final presentation which is scheduled for May 11, 2023. We will share date and details with the Minnesota Humanities Center staff.; Our stated measurable outcome for this grant was: The measurable outcomes of this project are a pre-production kit of text, graphics, and media scripts; high resolution images along with rights and source information; new, custom artwork; shop drawings; and production-ready exhibit files. We will measure our success in accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave by conducting surveys of our staff, board, Wakan Tipi Steering Committee, and the general public who participates in our final presentation. We will be successful if 80% or more of participants agree with this statement: 'this work accurately and fully interpreting the significance of Wakan Tipi Cave at Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary.' Due to construction costs, material costs, and the delays with the state of MN bonding session, Wakan Tipi Center capital project construction was delayed in 2022/2023. Funding for this project allowed us to complete all of our exhibit design work for Wakan Tipi Center as stated in our proposal. Our final presentation to the public was wildly successful and we are excited to begin construction on the new center in 2023/2024 now that funding is complete. Full evaluation of our interpretive programming will be completed once the building is open and visitors are welcomed to the site. ",,,"Additional funds included a portion of general operating funds from individual donors.",75000,,"Dr. Katherine Beane/Board Chair, Shelley Buck/Vice Chair, Thomas Draskovic/Secretary, Chip Lindeke/Treasurer, Cynthia Whiteford JD, Glenn Johnson, Neil McKay (Cantemaza). ; Dr. Katherine Beane, Chair; Shelley Buck, Vice Chair; Thomas Draskovic, Secretary; Chip Lindeke, Treasurer; Cynthia Whiteford JD, Neil McKay.",,"Lower Phalen Creek Project",,"Lower Phalen Creek Project (LPCP) seeks funds to implement pre-production of its permanent exhibits at Wakan Tipi Center, a Dakota cultural and environmental interpretive center honoring Wakan Tipi cave, a sacred Dakota place.",,,2022-09-01,2023-09-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Ben,Gessner,,,,,," 651.214.4673"," bgessner@lowerphalencreek.org",Analysis/Interpretation,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Ramsey,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakan-tipi-center-exhibit-pre-production,,,,
10038449,"Wakpa Triennial",2024,111000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Measurements can include data such as number of artists from various cultures involved in Triennial projects and programs; number of partners and those with culturally specific missions and audiences; funding invested in artists commissions and stipends; funding devoted to organizational partners; number of art projects; audience participation in programs.",,,112500,Unknown,101000,10000,"Christine Dennis (Board Chair), Colleen Sheehy, Ph.D. (PASP President & Executive Director), Lisa Arnold, Nancy Apfelbacher, Bob Bierscheid, Nathan Campeau, Nimo Farah, Kristopher Lencowski, Ruth Lencowski, Dolly Ludden, Roberto Sande Carmona, Anna Schlesinger, Dawn Selle, Kay A. Thomas, Ph.D., Yamy Vang, Katie Wertheim Iacarella",,"Public Art Saint Paul",,"This request from Public Art Saint Paul will propel new work forward on the 2nd Wakpa Triennial. The first Wakpa Triennial, 3 years in the making, presented in summer 2023 more than 110 artists in new work across artistic and humanities disciplines including sculpture, installation, video, poetry, music, painting, murals, paper-making, textiles, conversations, and other discussion and participatory programs. With a strong goal focused on increasing equity and amplifying viewpoints from groups who have been marginalized, the first Wakpa Triennial featured about 85% artists of color. The theme for the first Triennial was Network of Mutuality, from the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Letter from Birmingham Jail. That idea was used as a way to invite artists to participate who already were working with related ideas, and it helped artists as a focus for their new work. Audiences also responded to the theme and various facets of it were explored in Critical Conversation Series. New work and dozens of live programs were presented across Saint Paul and Minneapolis, with satellite sites in St. Anthony, Bloomington, Red Wing, and Winona. We estimate that about 100,000 participated in experiencing Triennial art projects and attending live events over the 84-day run from June 24 - September 16, 2023. Working with 35 organizational partners, the first Wakpa Triennial involved layered, overlapping, diverse audiences, including people who follow contemporary art, people invested in making change for social justice in our cities; members of Dakota, Ojibwe Hmong and other Asian Americans, Latinx, and African-American communities. As a triennial, the Wakpa Triennial will have its most expansive public presentation every 3 years, with the next one planned for summer into fall of 2026. Now that PASP has the groundwork laid for the next Triennial, work has begun already to put into place key components for this work, including -Identifying and enlisting two curators to recommend the Triennial theme (each Triennial will have a new theme); and to recommend and invite artists to develop a project; -Forming an Indigneous Advisory Group to ensure the Wakpa Triennial aligns with and honors particularly Dakota art, culture, history, and language (wakpa means river in Dakota language); -Embarking on developing or adapting K12 curriculum around the Triennial around Indigenous art, culture, ideas, land relationships, history, and language to build connections to teachers, young audiences, and public schools; -Presenting public programs in 2024 and 2025 that follow up on Critical Conversations held in 2023 and engage audiences in the new theme and continue to connect with diverse audiences. Founded in 1987, Public Art Saint Paul supports vibrant and engaged public life by working with artists, organizational partners, the City of St. Paul, and audiences. PASP places artists in leading roles to shape public spaces, improve city systems, and deepen civic engagement. Through daring leadership, we will champion innovative public art practice, imagining and creating with artists, civic leaders, and our neighbors a 21st-century city that is just, sustainable, and beautiful. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-06-30,,Ongoing,,,Mohannad," Ghawanmeh",,,,,," (612) 963-7851",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakpa-triennial-1,,,,
10034044,"Wakpa Triennial",2024,111000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Measurements can include data such as number of artists from various cultures involved in Triennial projects and programs; number of partners and those with culturally specific missions and audiences; funding invested in artists' commissions and stipends; funding devoted to organizational partners; number of art projects; audience participation in programs.",,,112500,"MN State Arts Board, Hardenburgh Foundation, Travelers Foundation, St. Paul Foundation, Other foundation and corporate sponsorships",,,"Christine Dennis (Board Chair), Colleen Sheehy, Ph.D. (PASP President & Executive Director), Lisa Arnold, Nancy Apfelbacher, Bob Bierscheid, Nathan Campeau, Nimo Farah, Kristopher Lencowski, Ruth Lencowski, Dolly Ludden, Roberto Sande Carmona, Anna Schlesinger, Dawn Selle, Kay A. Thomas, Ph.D., Yamy Vang, Katie Wertheim Iacarella",,"Public Art of Saint Paul",,"Public Art Saint Paul will propel new work forward on the 2nd Wakpa Triennial. The first Wakpa Triennial, 3 years in the making, presented in summer 2023 more than 110 artists in new work across artistic and humanities disciplines including sculpture, installation, video, poetry, music, painting, murals, paper-making, textiles, conversations, and other discussion and participatory programs. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Mohannad,Ghawanmeh,,,,,,"(612) 963-7851","mohannad@publicartsstpaul.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Wabasha, Winona",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wakpa-triennial,,,,
10038390,"Welcoming Week",2025,22500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,,Unknown,21500,1000,"Ahmed Issa (President), Maryan Ahmed (Vice President), Abdishakur Mohamed (Secretary), Abdullahi Ali, Kahiye Amin, Sadiyo Osman, Kamaludiin Mohamed",,"New Roots Midwest",,"The project celebrates the rich cultural heritage of African Americans and African diaspora, particularly those from Eastern Africa residing in Minnesota. The festival aims to build bridges between African diaspora communities and the wider Minnesota population by highlighting common histories, traditions, and values through art, music, and storytelling. The festival will provide a platform for showcasing the diversity of African cultures and their contributions to the cultural mosaic of Minnesota. Project Activities Culture-based performance: Traditional dances from countries such as Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya will be featured alongside African American artistic expressions. Local artists from these communities will perform African drumming, poetry, and spoken word that convey the shared encounter of migration and cultural preservation. Workshop and interactive learning: The audience attending these events will have the opportunity to engage in workshops focusing on traditional arts, including weaving, fabric dyeing, and beadwork. These workshops will be led by local artists from African American and African communities. In these workshops, the audience will also be allowed to interact amongst themselves to share their views on cultural practices. Storytelling and oral histories: Older community members will be invited to share stories of resilience and identity formation. During the storytelling sessions, the storytelling circles will allow community members to deliberate on the issues and triumphs of adapting to life in Minnesota while retaining cultural ties. It is anticipated that the older community members' experience while adapting to life in Minnesota could help new members learn how to face cultural challenges. Culinary experience: A food bazaar featuring traditional Eastern African dishes alongside African American soul food will offer the participants the chance to explore the shared culinary heritage. Cooking demonstrations by the African American community will foster cross-cultural learning, with chefs explaining the significance of dishes to their respective communities. Exhibitions, youth engagement, and talent showcase: The visual arts exhibits will feature the work of local African diaspora and African American artists, focusing on different themes, including identity, migration, and community. The youths will be given the platform to showcase their talents in areas, such as fashion, music, and entrepreneurship. The organization expects that the festival will help promote leadership and pride in their heritage among the next generation. Impact on the Audience and Minnesota The festival will instill pride in the African diaspora, and African American communities by acknowledging and celebrating their heritage, promoting intergenerational connections, and ensuring their cultural contributions are visible within Minnesota. Furthermore, it is expected that through the shared experience of art, food, and storytelling, the event will help break down barriers and strengthen relationships between African diaspora and long-established African-American communities, fostering unity within Minnesota's diverse population. For the larger Minnesota, the festival will provide an opportunity to learn about the history, traditions, and resilience of African and African American communities. It will foster intercultural dialogue and understanding, contributing to a more inclusive state. The festival will also boost the visibility of local African American and diaspora artists, performers, and entrepreneurs, creating new economic opportunities for these groups. ",,,2025-01-19,2025-05-31,,"In Progress",,,Cani," Adan",,,,,," (612) 443-9032",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Clay,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/welcoming-week,,,,
10013384,"West Bank Athletic Club Microgrant",2020,5000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","The goals of West Bank Athletic Club’s programming and our year-round tournaments are: Provide a platform for Somali youth to build teamwork and feel a sense of belonging and purpose Build the knowledge, skills, values and motivation of Somali youth to make a difference in civic life Strengthen our community by facilitating community connections and social cohesion Celebrate Somali culture and increase understanding across cultures West Bank Athletic Club aims to help more youth in our community feel a sense of belonging, have opportunities to build leadership and other skills, and have the support they need to succeed. We hope that through soccer and soccer tournaments, we can build community connections both within and between communities and cultures. ","As proposed, we hosted a 7-day soccer tournament that engaged 16 teams of Somali youth from Minnesota and across the country. Our application proposed a Thanksgiving (2019) tournament that would incorporate Somali poets and singers. Because of the short timeline in proximity of fund notification, we adjusted the dates of our proposed project to take place in Spring, 2020 by hosting a Spring break tournament. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic and facility closures, we had to push the funded project to Summer 2020 so we could access open facilities and host activities outside. We thus hosted a tournament from August 3rd through 9th, 2020. The tournament hosted 16 teams from the following states: 8 - Minnesota, 2- Lewiston, Maine 1- Denver, CO 1- Syracuse, New York 2- Grand Forks, ND 1- Seattle, WA 1- Louisville, Kentucky   There were approximately 30 players per team, totaling 480 young people. We hosted 31 games over seven days. The tournament took place at six Different Locations including Kennedy High School in Bloomington, Jefferson High School in Bloomington, Como Park in St. Paul, and fields in Woodbury, at Fort Snelling, and in Minnetonka. We also hosted a Somali DJ who played Somali songs for two days during the tournament and a Somali singer, Hussein Shaqi, who performed to closeout the tournament. The tournament provided an opportunity for teams to connect with each other and with other Somali and non-Somali youth throughout the state and the county, in particular during a time when individuals and youth are struggling with isolation. After stay at home orders, young people are looking more than ever for community and connections. The tournament and Festival provided a safe way to do that (because it was primarily outdoors, not in close quarters, and without a large audience). The youth were able to engage with and celebrate Somali culture by playing soccer and experiencing Somali music. Covid-19 made it difficult if not impossible - and unsafe - to engage Somali and non-Somali audience members. The project did build understanding across cultures among others involved, including Coaches, referees, staff of the various venues, and the players. We are also seeing the participating teams in our regular tournaments diversify from exclusively Somali youth to include youth from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. ",,,,5000,,"Nicholas Rogers, Matt Shipman, Greg Holker, Coach Ahmed",,"West Bank Athletic Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Soccer is important to Somali culture and the most popular sport in Somalia. The proposed activity is our 11th annual Thanksgiving tournament. In order to make the popular tournament a more holistic community event, we will incorporate Somali singers and poets into the soccer tournament program. ",,,2019-11-20,2020-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Adrienne,Dorn,"West Bank Athletic Club",,,,,651-336-6838,adriennedorn@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Blue Earth, Hennepin, Kandiyohi, Olmsted, Ramsey, Stearns",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/west-bank-athletic-club-microgrant," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013392,"West Bank Athletic Club",2020,25000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. (2) Of this amount, $250,000 the first year is for a grant to one or more community organizations that provide arts and cultural heritage programming celebrating Somali heritage. ","Outcome 1: Somali-Minnesotans will have a stronger connection to their community and culture because of experiences that reflect and uplift Somali culture and heritage. We will determine whether we have achieved this outcome by reviewing survey results; analyzing interviews with artists, audiences, and partners; and assess audience members’ future engagement with WBAC activities and arts events. Outcome 2: WBAC will leverage our reputable annual soccer tournament to expand our capacity to provide cultural experiences for Somali audiences in the future. Our ability to plan and execute similar programming in the future and to incorporate arts in WBAC's other year-round events will gauge increased capacity of WBAC to provide arts experiences. Measurable outcomes that will determine success of the project include: Number of soccer players and teams who register and compete, information that will be collected via digital registration sheets Number of audience members who attend tournament games, which will be collected via tally counters by volunteers stationed at the entrances Number of audience members who attend other Festival events, information that will be collected by Project Directors Number of tickets sold to the finale live music performance Diversity of participants (whether WBAC is successful in engaging Somali community members as well as non-Somali community members and a diversity of ages in order to engage intercultural interaction.), which will be collected via interviews, surveys, and staff/volunteer debriefs Qualitative and Quantitative feedback from written surveys (which will be distributed after the Somali cultural events), digital surveys (which will be distributed by email to those who purchase tickets to the finale live music performance through the ticketing website), and simple SMS surveys that will be presented on Augsburg’s digital video board during games. We will also evaluate our goals and outcomes using “programmatic inclusions,” which build assessment tools into the events and activities. Assessment tools will be tailored to the specific goals of each activity (e.g. a post-workshop survey will measure change in skills and knowledge of Somali music). Assessment tools can include participatory activities such as writing down answers to questions or prompts. We will collect and review evaluation data throughout and after the program. We will hold training and brainstorm sessions with staff and volunteers in advance of the Festival on how to evaluate outcomes and how to course correct to improve outcomes based on observations and feedback over the course of the Festival. We will look for evidence of changes in connection to community, attitude about Somali culture and heritage, and the perception of relevance of the activities to the participants’ interests and background. If we are able to use Arts Board funding, we will hire a professional evaluator (an Evaluation Fellow) who will design our evaluation protocol, including surveys and observation rubrics; work with volunteers to distribute and collect surveys; attend all activities to record observations; facilitate group discussions; conduct interviews with artists, players, and audience members; and write a comprehensive report on results. The Research Fellow will lead before and after learning labs to train staff and volunteers on how to record observations and gather data and to share evaluation results for future course corrections. ","In progress ","outcomes data not yet available",,,,,"Nicholas Rogers, Matt Shipman, Greg Holker, Coach Ahmed",,"West Bank Athletic Club","Non-Profit Business/Entity","West Bank Athletic Club (WBAC) will expand its popular, ten-year running Somali youth soccer tournament into a comprehensive cultural heritage festival that includes Somali-specific sports, arts, and cultural activities. The 2021 WBAC Summer Festival will include a soccer tournament, live Somali music, interactive workshops, speakers, and a variety of arts and cultural activities led by youth. ",,,2020-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Adrienne,Dorn,"West Bank Athletic Club",,,,,651-336-6838,adriennedorn@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/west-bank-athletic-club," Leyla Suleiman (Minneapolis, MN) Leyla is a first year educator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and was a panelist for the Community Partner Fund and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Hibaq Mohamed (Minneapolis, MN) – Hibaq is an MHC Increase Engagement facilitator, author in the Crossroads: Somali Youth Anthology, and is also serving in the immigrant cultural heritage panel. She is Somali. Nasra Farah (St. Cloud, MN) – Nasrah is a board member and featured speaker through the activist/advocacy organization #unitecloud. She is Somali. Dr. Cawo Abdi (Minneapolis MN) Dr. Abdi is a professor of Sociology at the U of M. She has worked with MHC previously through its Lunch and Learn Series. She is Somali. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10013355,"Wheel and Cog",2020,40000,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (c)","$625,000 each year is for grants to other children’s museums to pay for start-up costs or new exhibit and program development. Funds are to be distributed through a competitive grant process. The Minnesota Humanities Center must administer these funds using established grant mechanisms. "," Through improved community access and outreach, we will track outreach activities. We have a goal of 1 community-based activity each month starting May 2020. The outcomes we expect to see is an increase in requests for outreach across the state of Minnesota. Trailer, we expect that the trailer be utilized at least monthly starting May 2020. Signage/Video, we expect the video of exhibits and testimonial to be viewed 150 times each month after it is posted to website. We expect to receive positive feedback regarding cohesive signage throughout museum, updated brochures and sign along hwy 15. Cloud-based membership/donor tracking, we expect class registration to be easy, increase in donations and circle of membership donors, as well as ease of tracking and reporting capabilities. ","Cohesive marketing: a) We monitor our account using Google My Business. We have 3-5 star ratings, mostly 4's and 5's. b) We are able to track several measures: 22,263 followers; in the last month 59 people used google for directions; 233 visited the website; 22 phone calls and we currently have a 4.7 star rating on Google. c) Signs: The outdoor permeant signs and the billboard have been driving up awareness of our location.   Community Outreach: a) Initially, during the summer, we were only reaching 20-25 kiddos each week with our Community Outreach program, ""Art in the Park"". b) In August 2021 alone, with the Hands-on STREAM weekly activity, we increased kits to 75 per week and are seeing 70-75, kiddos each week participate in the activities, or take a take-and-make kit home. ",,,,40000,,"Jessica Sabrowsky, Melissa Goldstein, Angela Mellies, Kathy Nordby, Erin Wendolek, Richard Appleby",,"Wheel and Cog","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Project, ""It takes a Village"", involves program development which would include community outreach development. ",,,2020-02-01,2021-10-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Jessica,Sabrowsky,"Wheel and Cog","1060 MN-Hwy 15",Hutchinson,MN,55350,651-788-0548,director@wheelandcog.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carver, Chisago, Clay, Dakota, Hennepin, Itasca, Kandiyohi, Le Sueur, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Pope, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Waseca, Wright",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wheel-and-cog,"Myra Peffer (Bemidji, MN): Myra was the Executive Director of a children’s museum in Vermont, and has consulted with many museums (including the Children’s Discovery Museum) as a now-resident of Minnesota. She was recommended by the Children’s Discovery Museum, and recused herself of that scoring/discussion. Bette Schmit (St Paul, MN): Bette Schmit is the Exhibit Developer at the Science Museum of Minnesota – recommended by Carol Aegerter, her expertise is in exhibit design and support. Josh Ney (Minneapolis, MN): Josh Ney is a board member of the Minnesota Humanities Center, and also has experience working with the legislature and the Legacy Committee. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
10031126,"Wheel and Cog's Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. Expansion",2022,115000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (c)","2022-2023 Children's Museum Competitive Legacy Grant","Measurable Outcomes for Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. Expansion: 1. The Association of Children's Museum has outlined assessment standards for Wheel and Cog to assess the impact and success answering these broad questions: -Do we create an environment where children learn, are families engaged and challenged, and do we create a memorable experience? First we will create a list of goals and anticipated outcomes, These include: The frequency we will collect data daily for the first week, then once a week for a month through the duration of the grant. a) We will use our digital tracking system to track attendance (guest, member) figures (number of guests, zip code, demographics, diversity and special accommodations attendances (eg: immunocompromised/disability/social hardship). b) We will track the new Outreach Program, location, event participation numbers, social media posts and Google Analytics, anonymous feedback and verbal feedback. c) Anonymous survey feedback from program participants and parents/teachers/organizations (QR Code survey) to determine if the new S.T.R.E.A.M. program/exhibits are meeting outcomes and goals outlined. d) Interviews with volunteers and program partners to help determine the effectiveness of the exhibits/programs. e) Dot feedback from children who played in the new exhibit spaces to capture immediate response/feedback regarding whether or not we are meeting the goals for our youngest community members/audience. f) Time spent playing in the new exhibit. (eg: longer time spent in an exhibit is a complement!) g) Accessible website/social media and marketing materials/exhibit signage ?meets the needs of our community and region seen by increased ?engagement on social media, ?hits on our website (Google ?Analytics) h) Staff and board member observations of activity and impact. (observations of how well the exhibit/program meets the goal to create an environment where children learn, families are engaged and challenged, and create opportunities for memorable experiences. -Observation and visitor feedback will be collected using a specified QR Code with a standard set of evaluation questions, mostly paragraph or short answer style feedback. The QR code results, attendance figures, dot feedback and participant feedback will be reviewed by the Executive Chair and Museum Educator. The feedback will allow the museum to make better informed decisions on programs and exhibits. We will collaborate with evaluation consultants who will provide additional support in data gathering including community-wide surveying, one-on-one interviews and innovative formal exhibit observation methods. ",,,14000,"We leveraged $5000.00 from 3M towards the conveyor. We received in-kind donation to sand blast and paint the steel value ($3000), and had a in-kind donation of $6000 for the Service Station. ",85000,,"Jessica Sabrowsky Erin Wendolek Kathy Nordby Jason Lee Richard Appleby Jean Hallberg Michelle Kiefer ; Jessica Sabrowsky, Kathy Nordby, Jean Hallberg, Michelle Kiefer, Richard Appleby, Jason Lee, Erin Wendolek",,"Wheel and Cog - Children's Museum of Hutchinson","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Over the past five years, awareness of our organization has spread across the state. As a result, our attendance numbers have grown by 66%. We regularly hit max capacity, and the demand for outreach programs has gone up. Ex-S.T.R.E.A.M. expansion addresses three specific elements: 1) New space: Renting an additional 2,800 sq. ft of exhibit space to address spatial constraints. 2) New exhibits: Installing exhibits that align with regional needs such as a conveyor that supports manufacturing and agriculture; a service station that aligns with technology, and electronic canvases that support eco-friendly artistry. 3) New community outreach/program development: Educators will develop and implement programs, and associated materials, in various mediums that can be taught live or virtual. Funds will be utilized to cover costs of materials, contractors, FTE, rent and associated technology required to operate the new exhibit spaces and associated outreach activities (Appendix A).",,,2021-09-01,2022-07-29,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Jessica,Sabrowsky,,,,,,6517880548," director@wheelandcog.com",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Washington, Becker, Benton, Blue Earth, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Le Sueur, Marshall, McLeod, Meeker, Nicollet, Olmsted, Polk, Ramsey, Redwood, Renville, Scott, Sherburne, Sibley, Stearns, Todd, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wheel-and-cogs-ex-stream-expansion,,,,
10038441,"Where Food Grows Upon the Water: Community Connections and Intercultural Appreciation of Manoomin (Wild Rice)",2024,19299,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Revitalize knowledge and protocols of traditional harvesting, Create a working community through sustainable, low impact, land-based living, To raise awareness of treaty rights and fortify them through their active practice, To share and grow the understanding of the first (or original) treaty agreements, which are the specific cultural protocols of how we are to interact with the plants, animals, and the land itself as shared through the Aadizookaanag (original teachings), To intentionally learn, develop, and implement safe and healthy practices of being good relatives by having families and individuals live and work together on the land practicing cultural traditions for ten day to two week periods, To use these camps as powerful, rich and deep learning spaces which are the most appropriate spaces for teaching, learning and practicing language (Dakota and Ojibwe), culture and ceremony, To deepen learning of youth by creating meaningful apprenticeship opportunities, individual mentorship, and a supportive group of Elders and adults that support teaching leadership roles, To be present within the ceded territories in order to assess and protect plant, animal and spirit relations which are often threatened by extractive and destructive colonial processes.",,,1250,"In-kind support",11299,8000,"Barbara Wall, Barry Hand, Daisy Kostus, Ed Pigeon",,"North House Folk School",,"While both Grand Marais and Grand Portage are within Cook County's border, these communities are separated by more than 30 miles, hindering regular connection between residents. Cook County's history is filled with collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents, but continued misunderstandings and missed opportunities for connection reflect the contemporary need for focused partnership. The requested grant will build upon the existing partnership between the Grand Portage Tribal Council, Grand Portage National Monument, and North House Folk School to strengthen relationships and collaboration between the Band, Tribal residents, and broader Cook County by creating opportunities for community members to grow in their understanding of wild rice (manoomin), the crafting of traditional harvesting tools, and manoomin's cultural significance in an effort to deepen the cross-cultural understanding around the importance of water quality and the efforts and advocacy of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to preserve this treaty reserved resource. This project recognizes the joint advocacy for clean water tribes have led in the treaty ceded territories of what is now called Minnesota (1858); their efforts advance clean water for every Minnesotan. Programs will bring together Indigenous and non-Indigenous participants across Cook County to grow local knowledge of these skills and appreciation of natural resources. Striving for accessibility, courses will be hosted in Grand Portage and Grand Marais and arranged to accommodate work schedules, with drop-in opportunities, coursework hosted outside of usual work hours, scholarship support, and travel stipends. Anticipated programs include making mocotaugan/crooked knives and bark harvesting tools for 8-12 people. Programs to make ricing tools - including cedar knockers, winnowing baskets, and tamarack poles - will connect with an additional 8-12 Tribal students (this course may be offered in partnership with the 1854 Treaty Authority, with the support of a North House woodworking instructor, combining cultural knowledge and technical knowledge). Tools made in coursework or purchased for these activities will be kept at the National Monument following the project to support ongoing cultural programming organized by the Band and Monument. Several participant spots will be reserved to prioritize participation of local K-12 teachers. It is anticipated that this program will include language preservation opportunities and connections with Grand Portage Tribal Members of all ages to increase opportunities for intercultural and intergenerational knowledge transfer. North House will welcome a featured speaker(s) to a major on-campus event to speak on sustaining wild rice growth in NE Minnesota, connecting with a broad audience. This presenter(s) will also have an interview featured in local community-focused media to make this content accessible for those unable to attend in person. A live stream of the talk will also be made available. Other elements will include interactive public and K-12 school-based programs and demonstrations for students from Cook County and Oshki Ogimaag, expanding existing programming held at the Monument. This project's emphasis on wild rice will highlight the rich natural resources of this region, the significant proximity to the Lake Superior watershed, and the importance of preserving and protecting local waterways. ",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Greg," Wright",,,,,," (218) 387-9762",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/where-food-grows-upon-water-community-connections-and-intercultural-appreciation-1,,,,
10034204,"Where Food Grows Upon the Water: Community Connections and Intercultural Appreciation of Manoomin (Wild Rice)",2024,19299,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Applied evaluation metrics will include counts of participants in speaker presentations and demonstrations, community classes, and school engagement. Students participating in the tool-making courses will receive an evaluation form at the completion of the program to collect reflections that will convey the success of the grant-funded activities and inform the development of future programming. North House Folk School's staff will conduct the participant counts and the evaluation collection. North House staff and project leaders from Grand Portage will build in meetings at the six months and twelve month points for focused cross-cultural check-ins and the discussion of needed adjustments. Broader indicators of success will include the transmission and perpetuation of cultural practices across the Cook County community and the application of the crafted tools in traditional wild rice harvesting. While more difficult to measure, the intercultural connections and relationships developed between Grand Portage Tribal Members, members of the Grand Portage Community and non-Indigenous residents of the county are key to this initiative, and it is hoped that they will endure long beyond the grant term.",,,1250,"In-kind support",,,"Carol Winter (President), Todd Mestad (Vice President), Greg Koschinska (Treasurer), Jane Alexander (Secretary), Terri Cermak, Robert Bobby Deschampe, Amy Hubbard, Reid Lindquist, Clair Nalezny, Phil Oswald, Cecelia Schiller, Randy Schnobrich, John Schoenherr, Stephen Skeels, Kari Wenger,",,"North House Folk School",,"This project will support Cook County's border communities. The project will build upon the existing partnership between the Grand Portage Tribal Council, Grand Portage National Monument, and North House Folk School, to strengthen relationships and collaboration between the Band, Tribal residents, and broader Cook County by creating opportunities for community members to grow in their understanding of wild rice (manoomin), the crafting of traditional harvesting tools, and manoomin's cultural significance in an effort to deepen the cross-cultural understanding around the importance of water quality and the efforts and advocacy of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa to preserve this treaty reserved resource. This project recognizes the joint advocacy for clean water tribes have led in the treaty ceded territories of what is now called Minnesota (1858); their efforts advance clean water for every Minnesotan.",,,2024-05-24,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Libby,Larson,,,,,,"(218) 387-9762","llarson@northhouse.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Cook,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/where-food-grows-upon-water-community-connections-and-intercultural-appreciation-0,,,,
10019433,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations Exhibition",2022,,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8",,,,,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. Legacy funds will be used to support a new statewide tour, educational resources, and community engagement activities throughout Minnesota in 2018-2019 in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. ",,,2021-07-01,2023-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations-exhibition-0,,,,
10010242,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations Exhibition",2021,,"2018 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8",,,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. Legacy funds support the exhibit, host sites, and community engagement activities throughout the state in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. In 2020-2021, the exhibit traveled to Morris, Red Wing, Carleton, Preston, and Bagley, MN. In 2022, it is scheduled to travel to St. Cloud, Mahnomen, Cass Lake, and Nevis, MN. Accompanying the exhibit, a series of third-grade level books was produced by, for, and about Dakota and Ojibwe leaders, healers, culture-keepers, and other notable figures. These books will help Dakota, Ojibwe, and other Native American children imagine their own potential and help them see their cultures represented alongside biographies of non-Native leaders in society. ",,,,45068,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. Legacy funds will be used to support a new statewide tour, educational resources, and community engagement activities throughout Minnesota in 2018-2019 in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations-exhibition,,,,
10010242,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations Exhibition",2020,,,,,"No 2020-2021 biennium funds have been spent as of October 31, 2019. ",,,,,,,,,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations is a traveling exhibition made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. The exhibit explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota. Legacy funds will be used to support a new statewide tour, educational resources, and community engagement activities throughout Minnesota in 2018-2019 in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and 11 sovereign nations. ",,,2019-07-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,MayKao,Fredericks,"Minnesota Humanities Center","987 Ivy Avenue East","St. Paul",MN,55106,,maykao@mnhum.org,,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations-exhibition,,,,
14383,"Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations",2012,96500,"Minnesota Law 2011 (Special Session), Chp. 6, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 8","Councils of Color. $500,000 the first year and $500,000 the second year are for competitive grants to the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the Council on Black Minnesotans, the Indian Affairs Council, and the Chicano Latino Affairs Council. Grants are for programs and cooperation between the Minnesota Humanities Center and the grant recipients for community events and programs that celebrate and preserve artistic, historical, and cultural heritage.","1. Exhibit attendees will amplify their knowledge of the experience of American Indian people and treaties. 2. Teacher training events will be held to enhance current curriculum on American Indian history. 3. Website monitoring for responses will occur and dialogue and discussion will take place as the result of responses submitted.","• During this grant period, over 29,400 people visited the exhibit in 20 locations. • The exhibit was displayed at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Department of Health, Bethel University, Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, Historic Fort Snelling, and North Hennepin Community College, and Eden Prairie Schools. • The Why Treaties Matter exhibit won the Helen and Martin Schwartz Prize for outstanding work in the public humanities. • Between the planning period for this grant and the execution of the grant agreement, the Minnesota Humanities Center hosted a workshop for 57 educators to further the goals of the grant • The in-person engagement with the exhibit was even greater than anticipated, and it was determined that the online engagement wasn’t as needed as originally thought. In-person interactions were prioritized.",,,,,,,,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","State Government","The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center will extend and deepen the ongoing partnership around the Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations exhibition, supporting host sites through December 2012.",,,2012-04-03,2012-12-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Annamarie,Hill-Kleinhans,"Minnesota Indian Affairs Council","161 St Anthony Avenue, Suite 919","St. Paul",MN,55103,"(651) 296-0041",annamarie.hill@state.mn.us,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/why-treaties-matter-self-government-dakota-and-ojibwe-nations,,,,
10031090,"We will produce two 30-minute episodes of Hmong Organization, a comedy web series. ",2022,10000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","We will produce two 30-minute episodes of Hmong Organization The Web series. We will engage 21 actors in this project. We will air the episodes on Youtube, a free online platform accessible to people regardless of geography. Our goal is to reach a minimum of 5,000 viewers per episode. We will host one online Q&A with the cast and crew about the project process and creation open to general audiences. Our goal is to reach a minimum of 50 viewers. We will host one online panel aimed at sharing resources with emerging Hmong filmmakers. Our goal is to reach a minimum of 20 attendees.","This project is an extension of a web series that I was already working on. The editing for that process took much longer than expected and that series, which I'm creating in partnership with the Center for Hmong Arts and Talent (CHAT), is set to premier October 12 and run until November 23. If the MN Humanities Center agrees to extend the deadline for this project, I'd like to propose to finish this episode, so that it can be shared publicly on November 30, 2023, which would flow organically behind the edited series. ",,,,,,N/A,,"May Lee-Yang",Individual,"May Lee-Yang will collaborate with local Hmong filmmakers to produce two 30-minute episodes of Hmong Organization, a comedy web series about a Hmong nonprofit and the people who work there. The completed episodes will be made available for free on Youtube. ",,,2022-03-01,2023-01-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,May,Lee-Yang,,,,,," 651-274-5049"," may@lazyhmongwoman.com",Grants/Contracts,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/we-will-produce-two-30-minute-episodes-hmong-organization-comedy-web-series,,,,
36612,"WITNESS: Underground Railroad - Stories of Sanctuary - Competitive Award",2016,19770,"2015 Minn. Laws, Chap. 2 Art. 4 Sec. 2 Subd. 8","$300,000 the first year is for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota.Of this amount, $50,000 in the first year is for a grant to the city of St. Paul to plan and design a garden to commemorate unrepresented cultural gardens in Phalen Park in the city of St. Paul and $150,000 in the first year is for a grant to Ramsey County to develop and install activity facilities in Ramsey County parks for culturally relevant games that are reflective of the current demographics in Ramsey County.The Minnesota Humanities Center shall operate a competitive grants program to provide grants for programs, including but not limited to: music, film, television, radio, recreation, or the design and use of public spaces that preserves and honors the cultural heritage of Minnesota. Grants made under this paragraph must not be used for travel costs inside or outside of the state.","A minimum of three absent narratives are collected and shared with teachers, WITNESS Teaching Artists, and the greater community.VocalEssence will build and strengthen relationships with more than 3 community partners.WITNESS Program Teachers report they have been provided the content, tools and training to share absent narratives and incorporate them into their teaching.WITNESS Teaching Artists report feeling prepared with the tools and training provided to incorporate absent narratives into classroom workshops, and that they had a voice in the development in the teacher resource guide.","Outcome 1: VocalEssence collected three absent narratives to share with the community through the VocalEssence WITNESS program and Teacher Resource Guide. The narratives included interviews of three individuals—Saida Hassan, an immigrant from Somalia whose parents are refugees, Sharon Harper, who’s great-great grandfather helped emancipate approximately 50 slaves from Missouri to Minnesota, and Magnolia Yang Sao Yia, a Hmong immigrant and child of refugees. They were distributed on DVD with the Teacher Resource Guide along with related activities for students. Outcome 2: VocalEssence WITNESS built partnerships with IFP-MN, the Immigration History Research Center at the University of Minnesota, Pilgrim Baptist Church in Saint Paul (a church founded by Sharon Harper’s ancestors), the Minnesota Historical Society, and the Kamau Kambui Circle for Cultural Learning, who will provide underground railroad simulations to students participating in VocalEssence WITNESS. Outcome 3: Eighty teachers attended the WITNESS Orientation Seminar and received a teacher resource Guide containing the absent narratives and related activities. At the seminar, they learned strategies for implementing VocalEssence WITNESS. The effectiveness of the training will be evaluated at the end of the school year as part of the final program evaluation. Outcome 4: Roxane Wallace was hired as the WITNESS Teaching Artist representative for the Teacher Resource Guide writing team. All other teaching artists participated in a Teaching Artist Retreat on August 17, 2016 where they were able to give input into the final version of the guide.",,,,19770,,"Kathryn Roberts, President, President and CEO, Ecumen; Fred Moore, Vice President, Retired President and CEO, Fiserv Health, Inc.; Jacob Wolkowitz, Treasurer, Investment Manager, Accredited Investors, Inc.; Roma Calatayud-Stocks, Secretary, Novelist and Composer, Palladian Music, Inc.; Mary Ann Aufderheide (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Executive Director, VocalEssence; Ann Barkelew Retired Founding General Manager, Fleishman Hillard International Communications; Traci V. Bransford Attorney, Stinson Leonard Street; Philip Brunelle (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Founder and Artistic Director, VocalEssence; Judith Drobeck (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Singer Representative, VocalEssence; Debbie Estes ACE Consultant, Tunheim Partners; Ann Farrell, Marketing Consultant/Vocalist; Jamie Flaws, Associate Publisher/VP of Sales, Greenspring Media Group, Inc.; Rick Ford, Chaska Chamber of Commerce; Art Kaemmer, M.D., Chairman, HRK Foundation; Joseph Kalkman, HR Consultant; David L. Mona, Retired Chairman, Weber Shandwick Minneapolis; David Myers, Music Faculty, University of Minnesota School of Music; James M. Odland, Vice President and Managing Counsel, Law & Compliance, Thrivent Financial; Cay Shea Hellervik, Vice President, Personnel Decisions Ninth House; Don Shelby, Retired News Anchor & Reporter, WCCO-TV Minneapolis; Robert C. Smith (Ex-Officio Non-Voting), Singer Representative, VocalEssence; Timothy Takach, Composer; Jenny L. Wade, Assistant Vice President, Public Finance, Piper Jaffray & Co.; Dorene Wernke, Community Volunteer",,VocalEssence,"Non-Profit Business/Entity","In 2016, VocalEssence WITNESS welcomes artist Melanie DeMore to help us explore the Underground Railroad in Minnesota—specifically how our state has been a place of sanctuary for refugees from the time of slavery through today. As part of this project, Melanie will help record absent narratives of those who have found sanctuary in Minnesota, and these stories will be shared in video and written form to explore the concept of sanctuary as part of the WITNESS School Program.",,,2015-11-01,2016-11-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,"Mary Ann",Aufderheide,VocalEssence,"1900 Nicollet Ave",Minneapolis,MN,55403,612-547-1454,maryann@vocalessence.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Goodhue, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/witness-underground-railroad-stories-sanctuary-competitive-award,,,,
10034094,"Women in Jazz",2024,105165,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Success of this program will be defined by an increase among WNT jazz students at Walker West in: a) confidence as a jazz musician; b) interest in continuing to pursue the study of jazz; c) interest in music/jazz as a career path; d) self-efficacy in studying and performing jazz.",,,,Unknown,70070,35095,"Dr. Barbara Doyle (Chair), Mary Bolkcom (Vice-Chair), Christy Bartlett (Treasurer), Greg Finzell (Secretary), Anthony Walker, Rev. Carl Walker, Cherise Ayers, Daniel Olsen, Linda Sloan, Mary K Boyd, Michael Walker, Philip Lowry, Russell Knighton, David Mohr, Eric Clark, Grant West, Greg Finzell, Jeff Bailey, John Bennett, Dr. Valerie Butler",,"Walker West Music Academy",,"In what follows, WNT=Women/nonbinary/trans. Our Women in Jazz project is composed of a series of interrelated activities, as follows: 1. Women in Jazz Ensemble: all-WNT ensemble serving/preparing post-secondary students for jazz careers. Feb 2024 - May 2025. 64 weekly 1.5 hour rehearsals at WWMA with 2 teaching artists (1 or both WNT) for 5-8 participants, ages 16-25. Free to participate. 2. Workshops for Early Jazz Learners: introduction to jazz concepts, exposure to/building interest in jazz, for WNT students, all ages. Presented with She Rock, four 1.5 hour workshops at WWMA, Fall 2024 & Spring 2025, led by 5 WNT musicians. (Sisterhood Jams immediately follow the workshops) 3. Sisterhood Jam Sessions: inviting WNT players of all ages to participate. Four 2-hour jam sessions at WWMA, dates as in item #2, with a house band of 3-4 WNT musicians. 1 sound tech for set up. 4. Explore Jazz: 13 weekly 2.5 hour rehearsals for up to 25 students (goal 50% WNT) who create, rehearse and record new music. Spring 2025, led by 4 teachers (1 lead), 1 WNT teaching assistant (interested in teaching), 1 support staff, 1 Coordinator, 1 recording engineer. 5. Women in Jazz school residencies: from Feb 2024, 10 weekly 1-1.5 hour rehearsals for new student ensembles at Central and South High Schools for 5-12 WNT students. Two teaching artists (one WNT, one WW). 6. Anti-oppression training/consultation: For all WWMA Faculty/staff, prioritizing jazz faculty. Professional development to educate, stimulate discussion, and increase awareness of oppressive gender systems, within the Walker West community. Consultation, coaching sessions, and 2 workshops led by 2 specialists. (Date TBD). 7. Panel discussion on WNT in Jazz: Fall 2024, open to all, featuring WNT in Twin Cities jazz community, for insight into lived experience of WNT in jazz. One 2-hour discussion at WWMA with 4 panelists, also live-streamed on Zoom. 8. One-year scholarships: to cover fees for WNT students interested in studying jazz at WWMA, the ideal starting place for their jazz education journey. Intended as preparation for Walker West's Jazz Ensemble program. Also includes fees for WNT participating in Jazz Ensembles. Impacts: depending on each individual activity some/all of following impacts apply: build confidence/self-efficacy/improvisation; provides supportive group combo experience in which to try new things/challenges; build community for players at the start of their professional careers & for advanced players considering music careers; expose early learners to jazz/prepares them for Walker West's Jazz Ensemble; allow WNT players to see themselves represented in this art form; enable WIJ Ensemble to get critical feedback from professional jazz musicians; enable WW community and students to understand patriarchy in jazz, and pervasive impacts of implicit/explicit gender bias in the music field; enhance WWMA as a supportive/inclusive space for WNT students/players. ",,,2024-05-22,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Katia,Cardenas,,,,,,"(651) 789-1686","katia@walkerwest.org ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/women-jazz,,,,
10019454,"Wood Krueger Initiatives, LLC",2021,14950,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (d)","$850,000 the first year and $850,000 the second year are for a competitive grants program to provide grants to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Minnesota. The Minnesota Humanities Center must operate a competitive grants program to provide grants to programs that preserve and honor the cultural heritage of Minnesota or that provide education and student outreach on cultural diversity or to programs that empower communities to build their identity and culture. Priority must be given to grants for individuals and organizations working to create, celebrate, and teach indigenous arts and cultural activities and arts organizations and programs preserving, sharing, and educating on the arts and cultural heritage of immigrant communities in Minnesota. "," During the award period, provide 60 people with a 2 hour learning opportunity that teaches about indigenous plant knowledge relevant to the local area. Documenting the number of newsletter sign-ups and requests for volunteer opportunities. (Marketing of the guide and the learning opportunities will be widespread. Upon signing up for activities, participants will be sharing their contact information with organizers which will be shared with partner organizations to increase their support networks. Furthermore, representatives from these partner organizations, as hosts, will introduce their work to all participants. *In a non-COVID world, participants would be able to visit the partner organizations for a face-to-face tour and build a relationship firsthand.) Disseminate 150 copies of the Urban Native Plant Guide to the general public. ","In progress ",,,,,,NA,,"Wood Krueger Initiatives, LLC",Individual,"My proposed project is to create the Urban Native Plant Guide. This set of laminated cards will be a user friendly, portable guide to some of the native plants present in the Minneapolis-St. Paul community. The guide will be created through collaboration and insight from local Native elders and will include traditional uses of the plants, along with their names in Anishinaabe, Dakota, and Lakota where available. ",,,2021-01-04,2022-06-01,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Odia,Wood-Krueger,,,,,,612-599-9809,odiawoodkrueger@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Dakota, Hennepin, Washington",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wood-krueger-initiatives-llc," Shirley Sneve (St. Paul, MN) – Shirley was Director of the Tiwahe Foundation and works in the arts and humanities largely focusing on American Indian and Alaska Native cultures. She is Lakota. Travis Zimmerman (Mille Lacs, MN) – Travis works at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and has worked with MHC in a variety of programs, including as a panelist for the Veterans Voices Awards. He is Ojibwe. Cheyanne St. John (Morton, MN) – Cheyanne works in the Tribal Historical Preservation Office for the Lower Sioux Indian Reservation.  She is Dakota. ",,"Laura Benson Minnesota Humanities Center laura@mnhum.org 651-772-4244 ",2
19212,"WOW! This is the NEW Duluth Children’s Museum! Building on Success",2014,196000,"Minnesota Law 2013, Chp. 137, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 7","$1,100,000 the first year and $900,000 the second year are for arts and cultural heritage grants to children's museums. Of this amount, $600,000 the first year and $400,000 the second year are for the Minnesota Children's Museum, $200,000 each year is for the Duluth Children's Museum, $100,000 each year is for the Grand Rapids Children's Museum, and $200,000 each year is for the Southern Minnesota Children's Museum.","1. The Altru system will provide key data on visitors and frequency of visits to allow the Museum to more effectively determine the demand for change in the Museum.2. We will fabricate exhibit components and areas within the Museum space in our design and fabrication studio and work with our national partners in hosting exhibits on a scale larger than we can fabricate on-site with the current staffing and facility we have. This combined strategy allows us to provide changing learning experiences, all tied to both STEM learning goals and to educational standards.3. The Duluth Children’s Museum will develop three additional off-site exhibit components to add to the current offerings.","1.Museum attendance, sales and membership all increased dramatically in the 2014 fiscal year. 2.Through our data conversion project to the Altru system we are able to capture critical market data about our audience including where they come from, why they say they choose to visit the Museum, and if they are members or are interested in the benefits of a membership package. 3.As of Summer 2014, we are in the process of locating our first remote exhibit site for the Whisper Dishes which will give the casual visitor a science experience that will allow them to experience the programming of the Duluth Children’s Museum. 4.Dinosaurs Unearthed was the new exhibit we chose to offer. This exhibit has achieved attendance, admission sales and events opportunities as planned and outlined in our funding proposal.",,60000,"Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation of Duluth",196000,,,3.75,"Duluth Children's Museum","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Having completed one year in a new and expanded facility, the Duluth Children’s Museum focused on deepening and enriching the visitor experience. Minnesota Arts and Cultural Legacy funding allowed the Museum to focus on intensive educational program services; the rotation of the exhibits to bring fresh and new experiences to the visitor; and investment in a new tracking and reporting system, Altru by Blackbaud, a project begun with a previous Legacy grant.",,,2013-07-01,2014-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Completed,,,Cameron,"Bloom Kruger","Duluth Children's Museum","115 South 29th Ave West",Duluth,MN,55806,"(218) 733-7546",cbloomkruger@duluthchildrensmuseum.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Aitkin, Carlton, Cook, Itasca, Lake, St. Louis",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/wow-new-duluth-children-s-museum-building-success,,,,
10031087,"Writing for Social Change",2022,95000,"MN Laws 2021, First Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8 (d)","2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grants - Winter 2021","Provide resources, tools, and training in the humanities through an 8 part workshop series Produce and disseminate 4 children's books written and illustrated by African Americans Provide wide access to the learning experience (through virtual format) and final published books (through libraries and Biblioboard) ","Launched website for the competition Prepared and scheduled- in-person workshop for 1/28/22 Published additional resources to support writers Developed marketing materials and social media campaign strategy; The outcome of our funding was creating a humanities program that supported writing for social change (using storytelling to promote justice and equity). As a result, our nonprofit: * Produced 4 children's books written by African American authors * Hosted a four-part writing series that focused on the humanities (storytelling, cultural heritage, and community building) * Provided wide access to learning experiences through an online format. We posted the workshops and additional learning tools on our YouTube channel and social media platforms. We also shared the resources through our e-newsletter. The above outcomes are demonstrative of achieving our goals. In addition, we exceeded our goals by developing a framework of action that can be replicated to develop sustainable change at the intersection of humanities and the literary arts. We will use this model to build more community-led writing projects that celebrate African American cultural heritage, promote multicultural education, and foster storytelling as a tool for community-building. We determined that we achieved our goals through the production of 4 high-quality children's books, mentorship of four debut diverse authors, offering learning tools for future authors, and supporting multicultural education through an intergenerational approach.",,,"Our VISTA team member has supported the initial project by improving our marketing and infrastructure for this project. Her services were covered by the VISTA funding.",95000,,"Mr. Edwin Davies-Grant Mr. Cory Kemp, Treasurer Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Board Chair Ms. Ngeri Nnachi, Secretary Mr. Law Thao; PPGJLI Board Members 1. Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Ed.D., M.A., Board Chair (Colissa LLC, CEO) 2. Ms. Ngeri Azuewah, J.D., M.P.P., A.B.D., Secretary (Doctoral Candidate. UMBC) 3. Mr. Cory Kemp, B.A., Treasurer (Bank of America, Banker) 4. Mr. Law Thao, B.A., Board Member (Youthprise, Communications Associate) 5. Mr. Edwin Davies-Grant, M.A., Board Member (Horton, IT Specialist)",,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute",,"Our Writing for Social Change project will have a lasting impact on MN's literary arts and multicultural education. We will equip African Americans to write their own stories as a manifestation of cultural resilience. Inspired by the African proverb until the Lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the Hunter,the community will become the lions (leaders) who shape their own destiny through the transformative power of storytelling and cultural preservation.",,,2022-02-15,2023-09-15,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey",,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-social-change,,,,
10034090,"Writing for Justice and Cultural Preservation",2024,135000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Through our 8-part workshop series, participants will: Learn the history of how the arts and humanities have been harnessed in social change movements, and build identity as part of the modern Black Renaissance; Expand community networks as they engage with other workshop participants and build collective power; Be encouraged and empowered to tell their own stories, address absent narratives, and preserve their culture; Learn about the craft of story writing from experienced literary artists from diverse Minnesota communities; Write their own manuscript for a children s book that amplifies a culturally responsive story.",,,,Unknown,135000,,"Dr. Vanjelis Ngwa, Ed.D., M.A., (Chair), Ngeri Azuewah, J.D., M.P.P., A.B.D., (Secretary), Cory Kemp, B.A., (Treasurer), Law Thao, B.A., Edwin Davies-Grant, M.A,",,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute",,"Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute (PPGJLI) was founded in 2017 in response to community concerns related to the school-to-prison pipeline and with a mission to plant seeds of social change through education, training, and community outreach. We are creating new pipelines to success for all youth through our arts and humanities-based programs which promote literacy and diversity in books and inspire youth to view themselves as leaders with the capacity to address their challenges and pursue their educational dreams. PPGJLI's Writing for Justice and Cultural Preservation project creates space for the African communities and diaspora, and African Americans to create, re-imagine, and build a more just and inclusive world through the transformative power of storytelling and book publishing. Through our 8-part workshop series, participants will: Learn the history of how the arts and humanities have been harnessed in social change movements, and build identity as part of the modern Black Renaissance. Expand community networks as they engage with other workshop participants and build collective power. Be encouraged and empowered to tell their own stories, address absent narratives, and preserve their culture. Learn about the craft of story writing from experienced literary artists from diverse Minnesota communities. Write their own manuscript for a children's book that amplifies a culturally responsive story. All participants will have the opportunity to enter their book into a contest for publication. We will ultimately publish eight books that capture unique, diverse, stories from our communities. The timeline for the project is as follows: Workshop Series (Summer 2024): 8-part workshop series will be held in the community and includes: 1) Writing for Justice: Introduction to the Humanities 2) Pan-Africanism 101- Arts, Humanities, and Culture 3) Pan-Africanism 101- Until the Lion Tells His Own Story 4) Celebrating and Embracing Absent Narratives 5) The art of writing nonfiction 6) The art of writing fiction 7) Writing your story lab (hands-on approach to story development) 8) Writing your story lab (hands-on approach to illustrating and artistry) All workshops will be led by writers and illustrators of African descent, and will be made available virtually to expand the reach across Minnesota and increase participation. Book Competition (Fall 2024): Launch the book competition with the support of community partners like the MN Black Publishers Collective and select winners with the support of a community panel of judges. Develop and produce final books (Fall 2024- Spring 2025) Community Gathering (Spring 2025): Celebrate book award competition honorees Beyond the direct impact on workshop participants who will be educated, equipped, and inspired to share their stories, this project will have a far reaching impact by increasing the number of children's books featuring Black narratives and a long lasting impact by preserving these stories for future generations. ",,,2024-06-01,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund",Ongoing,,,Artika,Tyner,,,,,,"(651) 303-6566",dr.artikatyner@gmail.com,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Hennepin, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-justice-and-cultural-preservation,,,,
10038458,"Writing to Transform Trauma",2024,78300,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A year-long cohort will advance the work of twelve Black writers working in multiple genres. Our goals are to: deepen individual vision and artistic development; Create a cohesive community of writers to support and encourage each other's work; Enrich communities of writers and readers with access to personal and cultural perspectives that will foster artistic growth, empathy, and collaboration.",,,6000,"Committed Funds",78300,,"Carolyn Holbrook, Jonathan Lofgren, Melissa Olson, Sherrie Fernandez-Williams, Sulieman Adan",,"More Than a Single Story",,"More Than a Single Story (MTASS) was founded in 2016 with a mission to position the work of BIPOC literary artists as a catalyst for cross-cultural healing, understanding, and social justice. With Humanities Center support in 2023, we produced a weekend-long Black Writers Intensive, and all 42 participating artists asked us to repeat the experience and to create formalized, continuous opportunities for writers to learn from and support each other. Today's request responds to that community outpouring. Writers Cohort A year-long cohort will advance the work of twelve Black writers working in multiple genres. Our goals are to: * Deepen individual vision and artistic development * Create a cohesive community of writers to support and encourage each other's work * Enrich communities of writers and readers with access to personal and cultural perspectives that will foster artistic growth, empathy, and collaboration. Writers will be accepted through an application process developed by the leadership team (below), which will look for dedication to a current writing practice and commitment to dedicating time and intent for artistic growth. Different cohort leaders will be selected for each meeting from our 2023 Weekend Intensive team (below), introducing different genres, perspectives, and professional experiences. Beginning in June, the cohort will meet quarterly for a day-long intensive and will be encouraged to stay connected individually or in small groups throughout the process. The second-quarter meeting will be a two-day weekend retreat which will include formal and informal blocks of time for writing, and time for rest and reflection. Participants in this year-long program will receive a stipend in recognition of their commitment to advance their practice. The experience will culminate in our second Weekend Intensive, and cohort members will be expected to participate. Weekend Intensive In times of great stress, artists go to their creativity to heal, and the dozens of artists who work with MTASS continue to ask for support in healing from the trauma of historic and recent distrust and violence that impact our communities. Planned for May 2025, this Intensive will model our successful 2023 Intensive, and will expand that impact by including a workshop with a nationally recognized author (TBD). Facilitators (TBD) will meet early in 2025 for one day to plan the weekend working sessions, and another day to review and accept applications. Four potential returning leaders are listed below, and other possibilities include writers and artists from other disciplines to expand creative approaches, such as Michael Kleber Diggs, Mary Moore Easter, and Melina Magal (writers); Lesley Barlow (visual arts); Davu Seru, Mankwe Ndosi (music), and others. The Intensive will begin on Friday evening with dinner, a keynote by our nationally recognized artist, and socializing. Saturday morning will feature a half-day writing workshop with our keynote artist, then afternoon and Sunday morning will offer choices of six working sessions with local artists focusing on different themes. Sunday afternoon culminates with presentations by participants. Each day will include a healing session to center participants and clear space for creative momentum. ",,,2024-06-10,2025-06-30,,Ongoing,,,Carolyn," Holbrook",,,,,," (612) 275-2554",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-transform-trauma-1,,,,
10034030,"Writing to Transform Trauma",2024,78300,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"A year-long cohort will advance the work of twelve Black writers working in multiple genres. Our goals are to: deepen individual vision and artistic development; Create a cohesive community of writers to support and encourage each other's work; Enrich communities of writers and readers with access to personal and cultural perspectives that will foster artistic growth, empathy, and collaboration.",,,6000,"Committed Funds",,,"Carolyn Holbrook, Jonathan Lofgren, Melissa Olson, Sherrie Fernandez-Williams, Sulieman Adan",,"More Than A Single Story Inc",,"This project will provide a writer's cohort that will advance the work of twelve Black writers working in multiple genres. The goals are to 1) deepen individual vision and artistic development; 2) create a cohesive community of writers to support and encourage each other's work; 3) enrich communities of writers and readers with access to personal and cultural perspectives that will foster artistic growth, empathy, and collaboration.",,,2024-06-10,2025-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carolyn,Holbrook,,,,,,"(612) 275-2554","slamgranny@msn.com ",Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/writing-transform-trauma,,,,
10019437,"YMCA Youth in Government",2021,28650,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","e) Civics Programs $100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","In 2019, before the pandemic, our Youth in Government conference welcomed 1,600 student participants, and our Model United Nations conference welcomed almost 800. We will hit one milestone with all the students who used to attend our conferences are again lined up with a school-based delegation director. We will hit another milestone when we start to welcome new delegations in communities we had not served before, because that community didn't have a YMCA branch. We would love to welcome at least 2,500 students to our Youth in Government conference and at least 1,500 to our Model United Nations conference. We believe this is achievable with this new model within the next five years. To meet this goal, we are seeking to both add new delegation directors but also to encourage returning delegation directors to make greater efforts to increase the number of students in their delegations. ","In progress ",,,,,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Bill Guidera, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",0.1,"YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth-led experience that engages middle and high school youth in democratic governing leadership. Students learn about government process and gain an understanding of local, state, national and international concerns. They research and debate, participate in model Assemblies, United Nations, Youth Conferences on National Affairs, retreats and trainings, and National Judicial Competition, and gain an appreciation of diverse viewpoints in respectful ways. ",,,2020-08-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,YMCA,,,,,651-330-3045,Amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ymca-youth-government,,,,
10019437,"YMCA Youth in Government",2020,29100,"Minn. State Legislature Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 8, (e)","e) Civics Programs $100,000 each year is for grants to the Minnesota Civic Education Coalition: Minnesota Civic Youth, the Learning Law and Democracy Foundation, and YMCA Youth in Government to conduct civics education programs for the civic and cultural development of Minnesota youth. Civics education is the study of constitutional principles and the democratic foundation of our national, state, and local institutions and the study of political processes and structures of government, grounded in the understanding of constitutional government under the rule of law. ","In 2019, before the pandemic, our Youth in Government conference welcomed 1,600 student participants, and our Model United Nations conference welcomed almost 800. We will hit one milestone with all the students who used to attend our conferences are again lined up with a school-based delegation director. We will hit another milestone when we start to welcome new delegations in communities we had not served before, because that community didn't have a YMCA branch. We would love to welcome at least 2,500 students to our Youth in Government conference and at least 1,500 to our Model United Nations conference. We believe this is achievable with this new model within the next five years. ","In the period of July 1, 2019 to March 30, 2020 (at which time Y staff was furloughed due to COVID), the state program director for outreach connected with every superintendent in the state to share success stories from our programs. In addition, he conducted in-person visits to 45 schools/organizations. During the January 2020 conference, the following delegations either fully participated for the first time or participated in a new program that they had not been involved with before: Carlton High School (Carlton, MN) – 3 students CHOICE Technical Academy (Owatonna, MN) - 3 students Cologne Academy (Cologne, MN) – 3 students Eagan YMCA (Eagan, MN) – 5 students Faribault High School (Faribault, MN) – 4 students Cook County YMCA (Cook County, YMCA) – 5 students Academy of Holy Angels (Minneapolis, MN) – 7 students Itasca County 4-H (Grand Rapids, MN) – 3 students Mesabi Area YMCA (Virginia, MN) – 2 students Parnassus Prep (Maple Grove, MN) – 12 students St. Anthony Village High School (Minneapolis, MN) – 5 students   The program director for outreach also successfully completed a Model UN Sampler experience for five young people from Kandiyohi County Family YMCA. In January 2021, we hosted a virtual conference for more than 500 young people, led by 48 delegation directors, to whom we paid a stipend that was determined by the number of students in their delegation (the spreadsheet with details will be included as backup documentation). We considered this outcome to be a tremendous success given the challenges circumstances students and teachers were experiencing due to COVID. We believe that our conference was the largest gathering of Youth in Government participants in any state nationwide and we also believe that offering teachers stipends to help recruit and prepare students made a significant difference in our ability to move forward with this program during such a challenging year. ",,,,29100,,"Siyad Abdullahi, Whit Alexander, James Altman, Peter Bach, Anthony Bassett, Laura Baskerville Becker, Adam Berry, Troy Cardinal, Lori Carrell, Jeanne Crain, Deniz Cultu, Richard Davis, Jacquelyn Daylor, Wendy Dayton, Richard Dorn, Robert Ehren, Patience Ferguson, Marcus Fischer, Gloria Freeman, Jennifer Gale, Bob Gardner, Bill George, Bill Guidera, Jeffrey Greiner, Bjorn Gunnerud, James Hereford, Derrick Hollings, Mick Johnson, Clarence Jones, Shelley Kendrick, Chris Killingstad, Michael Klingensmith, Jeffrey LaFavre, Bruno Lavandier, David Law, Michael Lovett, Matthew Marek, Steve Meads, Bruce Mooty, Greg Munson, John Naylor, Andrea Nordaune, Ravi Norman, Amit Patel, Scott Peterson, Kathryn Mitchell Ramstad, Kyle Rolfing, Clifton Ross, David Royal, Jon Ruppel, Carolyn Sakstrup, Ronald Schutz, Rajni Shah, David St. Peter, Robert Thompson, Lica Tomizuka Sanborn, Andrea Walsh, Tim Walsh, Lance Whitacre, Walter White, David Wichmann, Norman Wright, Dick Zehring",0.2,"YMCA Youth in Government","Non-Profit Business/Entity","Minnesota Youth in Government (YIG) is a youth-led experience that engages middle and high school youth in democratic governing leadership. Students learn about government process and gain an understanding of local, state, national and international concerns. They research and debate, participate in model Assemblies, United Nations, Youth Conferences on National Affairs, retreats and trainings, and National Judicial Competition, and gain an appreciation of diverse viewpoints in respectful ways. ",,,2020-08-01,2022-06-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Amy,Anderson,YMCA,,,,,651-330-3045,Amy.anderson@ymcamn.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Statewide,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/ymca-youth-government,,,,
10038416,"Youth Developed Knyaw (Karen) Archive",2024,67500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The project's impact for the 40 youth who identify as BIPOC are: 1) By exposing youth to diverse approaches to social change within their community, the project will bolster their self-confidence as emerging leaders and reshape the leadership landscape to be more inclusive and anti-racist; 2) Through curated educational content and collaborative efforts with youth, YLI strives to amplify silenced narratives and redirect the narrative of BIPOC communities towards their resistance, resilience, self-determination, and agency; 3) By immersing youth in learning directly from community members, YLI fosters pride in cultural heritage, intercultural competence, and hope for the future. Sharing lived experiences instills communication skills, empathy, vulnerability, and trust among youth, as well as strengthens teamwork and deepens their sense of belonging.",,,,Unknown,58500,9000,"Nou Yang (Chair), Sally Brown (Treasurer), Nancy Ortega (Secretary), Martheline Wallace",,"The Urban Village Inc.",,"The Youth Directed Knyaw (Karen) Archive is in phase two of our overarching Knyaw History Archive. Phase two of the archive will be focused on the collaborative work of supporting deep knowledge acquisition of our Knyaw youth of their history and homeland experiences, in order to be the driving leaders of the next phase of interviews of elders and collection of oral histories. This project began with a curriculum centered around cultivating and empowering our Knyaw (Karen) students to voice their questions and areas of interest when it comes to their cultural identity and history. Through a knowledge co-creation model and facilitated story circles, we learned about our youths' curiosities prior to ever conducting an interview in order to gather information aligned with our youths' curiosity. Drawing from the rich insights gathered in these circles, we crafted targeted questions organized around emerging themes. Our journey then led us to the respected elders within the community, where we sought wisdom and knowledge, weaving a tapestry of the Knyaw oral history and storytelling traditions We continued to bring interviews back to our youth where they were receiving teaching from elders around traditions of Knyaw oral history, and storytelling within the Knyaw culture in order to gain understanding of the importance of preservation of cultural stories and traditions. Actively incorporating youth feedback, we fine-tuned our approach, culminating in the creation of 20 comprehensive interviews and 20 short version ones, now accessible on our organization's website. Phase two of this archive looks like training Knyaw youth in interviewing techniques, videography, video editing, and secondary source research. We envision this work taking place in The Urban Village via our heritage, history, homeland cohort and Urban Village Klub programs. The Urban Village will hire one of the many talented Knyaw videographers in the community to provide weekly training and accompaniment of our youth as they embark on the collection of their ancestors' stories. Once adequately trained, youth will identify important interviews in the community and proceed to use their training to collect them. Youth will be able to check out one of two, high quality cameras at The Urban Village to professionally collect the interview. After each interview is completed, our youth will again engage the created materials with story circles as they enter 3 phases of editing the interviews. Once subject matter has been outlined within the framework of narratives, students and Urban Village staff will continue to collect secondary sources, with the Knyaw youth leading the charge and directive of books and other subject matter. They will also continue to engage focus groups in discussion with Urban Village staff on the understanding, impact, and importance of preserving culture through archival work. This process will lead to a website page for the following topics that will live alongside the narrative interviews The Knyaw people of SouthEast Asia , The People, Places, and Events of K'Nyaw history , Historical Timeline , Maps and Media , and Resources For Further Learning ",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,,Ongoing,,,Jesse," Phenow",,,,,," (612) 987-3203",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-developed-knyaw-karen-archive-1,,,,
10038443,"Youth Theater Program",2024,41135,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Artistic Impact, Community Engagement, Financial Stability, Stakeholder Satisfaction, Impact on Future Initiatives",,,,Unknown,41135,,"Catlynn Dang, Jijun He, Ange Hwang, Ying Li, Aeola Lu, Steve aka ""Mr Fun"", Korawan Muangmode, Tin Tran, Eric Voung",,"Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board (MPRB)",,"For youth representing diverse communities exposure to the arts, specifically theater, is invaluable. This begins with having access to theater programs in schools, recreation centers, and other youth serving organizations. In recent years, many school districts have cut art programs from schools including drama, music, visual arts, and photography. This has made it challenging for BIPOC youth to have access to quality performing arts programs. In addition, parents must seek out opportunities that sometimes cause geographical hurdles as well as the additional financial deterrents because families are not able to afford the high cost of various art programs. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) would like to develop a theater arts program for BIPOC youth ages 12 - 17 years old. MPRB has a long-standing relationship with the Guthrie Theater and they will be a key partner in this project with providing on-site experiences for youth who participate in the theater arts program. The theater arts program will run for six weeks each season throughout the year plus (spring 2024, summer 2024, fall 2024, winter 2024, and spring 2025) for two hours per day three days per week. There would be five seasons of the program to correlate with the five service areas of the MPRB and make the program equitable across all areas. There will be up to 15 youth per season participating in the three component program. First, participants will be mentored by a theater consultant through a curriculum of theater/acting skill development. Two days a week working on skills ranging from improvisation to scene development. Secondly, one day a week, participants will be instructed about basic knowledge of set design at the Guthrie Theater. This will focus on the skills necessary to articulate visual ideas creatively and adapt them to the small stage. We will use purchased materials (fabric etc) for participants to practice with costuming and prop creation at the recreation center. Finally, as the culmination of each season, participants will be able to tour backstage and get tickets for them and a family member to attend a play at the Guthrie. Our goal is to get them a ticket for the play they worked on sets/prop designs for. Theater Arts programs are vital for communities in building and sharing our histories, cultures, beliefs, and identities. The abilities gained through this opportunity for the youth of Minneapolis will be invaluable for them with the additional skills of communication, dedication, and self confidence. These abilities will allow them to gain real world experience with theater and build their confidence with different parts of the theater experience. Many adults who participate in current theater activities in our community began learning as a youth through school and community programs, too many of which have been cut due to loss of budget. Without programming to empower the youth to participate in theater arts, these adult programs will begin to disappear as well, and with them, one of the leading forms for sharing and learning about ourselves and our community. ",,,2024-05-28,2026-01-31,,"In Progress",,,Catherine," Abene",,,,,," (612) 230-6400",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, Washington",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-theater-program-1,,,,
10034093,"Youth Developed Knyaw (Karen) Archive",2024,67500,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"The success of the project will be evaluated by two various groups of participants: the youth directing the archive, and the community members being interviewed. Evaluation for the youth will be collected via qualitative and quantitative surveys, staff observation, and informal interviews and feedback from the youth involved. These evaluations will be documented and stored for Urban Village staff reflection and adaptation moving forward. Secondly, evaluation will also be collected from our interviewees, namely through observation and informal feedback from Knyaw staff at The Urban Village, as we desire to be culturally competent and recognize that formal surveys may not be the most effective form of data collection from elders in the community. The Urban Village will then keep a record of evaluations from all participants, noting successes and areas of growth.",,,,,,,"Kaziah Josiah (Chair), Eh Tah Khu (Vice Chair), Carly Miller (Secretary), Michael Friendlund (Treasurer), Sunshine Poe, Julia Marksue, Luke Buttenhoff, Tessa Buttenhoff",,"The Urban Village Inc.",,"This project is in phase two of our overarching Knyaw History Archive. Phase two of the archive will be focused on the collaborative work of supporting deep knowledge acquisition of our Knyaw youth of their history and homeland experiences. Phase two of this archive will provide training Knyaw youth in interviewing techniques, videography, video editing, and secondary source research. They will also engage focus groups in discussion with Urban Village staff on the understanding, impact, and importance of preserving culture through archival work.",,,2024-05-22,2025-05-30,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,Carly,Miller,,,,,,"(612) 518-8809",carly@theurbanvillage.org,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,"Freeborn, Mower, Nobles, Ramsey",,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-developed-knyaw-karen-archive,,,,
10034042,"Youth Theater Program",2024,41135,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"We will consider this to be a successful program in many ways.",,,,,,,"Meg Forney (President, Commissioner at Large), Alicia D. Crudup (Vice President, Commissioner at Large), Tom Olsen (Commissioner at Large), Billy Menz (Commissioner District 1), Becka Thompson (Commissioner District 2), Becky Alper (Commissioner District 3), Elizabeth Shaffer (Commissioner District 4), Steffanie Musich (Commissioner District 5), Cathy Abene, P.E. (Commissioner District 6)",,"Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board",,"This project will provide access to theater programs in schools, recreation centers, and other youth serving organizations. The theater arts program will be for BIPOC youth ages 12-17 years old. The program will run for six weeks each season throughout the year plus (spring 2024, summer 2024, fall 2024, winter 2024, and spring 2025) for two hours per day, three days per week. ",,,2024-05-28,2025-08-31,"Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund","In Progress",,,,,,,,,,,,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Hennepin,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/youth-theater-program,,,,
10038391,"Zeitgeist's Minnesota Film Festival 2025",2025,10000,"M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8",,"Successful completion of event (s)",,,117900,Unknown,10000,,"Laura Weintraub (Chair), Alan Zeppa (Chair Emeritus), Geiger Yount (Treasurer), Aparna Katre, Lynn Black, Kendra Carlson, William Payne",,"Zeitgeist Center for Arts and Community",,"OVERVIEW Zeitgeist's Minnesota Film Festival (MFF) is a showcase of over 100 films, 40+ filmmakers, pitch competitions, networking events, panel discussions, cultural performances, and educational opportunities. It's also one of the premier creative and cross-cultural events in NE MN each year. The 2025 festival is headquartered at the Zeitgeist Arts Building in Duluth, MN from March 19th - 23rd. ACTIVITIES >Festival Management: Over 400 films are expected to be submitted for consideration. Those films will come from over 25 countries around the world. 100+ films will be selected and presented, 40+ filmmakers will be invited, and the audience will join. The 2024 festival included 2,385+ attendees. There are a number of key roles crucial to planning and executing the festival. They include the festival director, technical director, over 30 programming team members from throughout NE MN, and various other staff and managers that pull all the pieces together. Funds will support those roles. >Housing and Travel: Filmmakers attend from MN, tribal nations, and other states and countries. Funding will help cover housing and in-state travel. (Note: not all filmmakers are offered travel stipends. We try to curate filmmakers that represent the diversity of the films selected, and introduce NE MN to filmmakers who could potentially shoot future projects in the region.) >Events and Ceremonies: The festival includes an opening ceremony, awards celebration, a live sketch comedy show, networking events, educational panels, and a closing ceremony. Funds will help cover the costs of facilities, supplies, and cultural performances at those events. Performers include Indigenous drummers and other live musicians, sketch performers, and keynote speakers. AUDIENCE AND IMPACT Zeitgeist programming is designed to build a connected and thriving community where all feel welcomed and valued. Part of feeling welcomed and valued in a community is having the opportunity to tell your stories and/or experience stories that relate to you. Zeitgeist uses creative and cultural expression, and storytelling, to create connections that bring people together and improve people's lives. Our theory is that shared experiences, sharing stories, and creative and cultural expression creates connections. A more connected community is more engaged in building inclusive, connected, creative social systems, and dismantling systemic barriers. The MFF coordinates with other Zeitgeist programs to ensure people throughout NE MN are empowered to tell their stories, and experience stories that relate to them. And to ensure the festival programs multicultural stories, we build a programming team that includes rural, BIPOC, disabled, and LGBTQIA+ members. Then Zeitgeist builds partnerships with cultural and community organizations that represent diverse constituencies to help lead film discussions and bring those audiences to the festival. The impact is a festival full of stories and perspectives from multiple cultures and experiences. That builds cross cultural understanding and empathy while simultaneously communicating that this is a community that values diverse backgrounds and stories, and wants to build bridges of understanding and inclusion. *Note on Expenses: Cultural heritage and festival funding are separated, see budget and note in the Compliance section below. ",,,2025-01-17,2025-05-30,,Completed,,,Anthony," Cuneo",,,,,," (218) 726-5430 ext. 204",,Education/Outreach/Engagement,"Minnesota Humanities Center",,Carlton,,,https://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/zeitgeists-minnesota-film-festival-2025,,,,