"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"
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,http://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,,,http://www.legacy.mn.gov/projects/arts-and-cultural-heritage-childrens-museums-state-fiscal-years-2016-and-2017,,,,
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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
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
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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
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
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
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
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,,,,
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
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,
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,,,,