Sunday, September 30, 2018

[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] September 2018

[#mnrising Dispatch] September 2018

The start of another school year, the recent autumnal equinox, and the cooler weather of late are sure signs that we are transitioning to a new season in our Minnesota geography. So we anticipate the upcoming holidays—civic, religious, state—and prepare ourselves to recognize Indigenous People's Day on October 8, celebrate Día de los Muertos and All Hallow's Eve at the close of the month, and vote in upcoming local and national elections soon after.








Minnesota offers voter registration online, by mail, and in person. In Minnesota, you can also register at your polling place on Election Day (this includes registering when you go to vote if you are voting early). To help you make good on your #IWillVote pledge, visit the Secretary of State's website to register.

Shannon Leadership Institute

Apply by October 15

The James P. Shannon Leadership Institute's mission is to nurture the creativity and vitality of community-serving leaders from all sectors. The Shannon Institute provides a structured, challenging, and supportive opportunity for these experienced community leaders to clarify the purpose of their work and the core values they want that work to exemplify, to enhance their focus and effectiveness, and to increase their sense of fulfillment. The result that the Institute achieves is purposeful and effective leadership with a renewed commitment to community service. [Read more.]

Indigenous People's Day

2018 Festival
 
Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebratory gathering that continues to honor the perseverance and culture of Indigenous people. In 2014, the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) worked with the Native American Urban community to campaign and won to recognize Indigenous Peoples' Day instead of Columbus Day in Minneapolis using community development, engagement, and organizing. All My Relations Gallery (AMRA), and NACDI is hosting an Indigenous Peoples Day Festival to raise awareness, and provide education of Native American Arts. [Read more.]

Twin Cities Startup Week

October 7 - 14, 2018

In every corner of the Twin Cities Metro Area there is a hacker, maker, artist and entrepreneur whose efforts power the future economic vitality of this great state. During this week, we say thank you in the form of attention, praise and money... if you feel so bold. It's an entire week of startups on display. Welcome to #TCSW18. Showcasing the best from the Startup Capital of the North October 7-14, 2018: 15,000+ attendees, 200+ events, hundreds of speakers, pitches, demos and more! [Read more.]


POWERING INCLUSION

Center for Economic Inclusion

Most U.S. cities compete with one another to attract talent and corporations. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul region, we compete with ourselves by overlooking growth opportunities in our own front yard. Our region will only unlock its full potential when our economy works for everyone, but our values of equality haven’t yet resulted in racial and economic equity. We need a roadmap and fuel to guide our next steps. Keynote Speaker Dr. Andre Perry will identify inclusive practices, policy levers, and proactive roles each sector must play to ensure our region grows because of our diversity not in spite of it. Doing so will align our actions with our values and further position Minneapolis-St. Paul as a hub for talent, investment, and innovation. [Read more.]

News from the Network

Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators!

Minneapolis Idealist Grad Fair 2018
Wednesday, October 3
5pm - 8pm
Humphrey School

Principles and Priorities with the Concord Coalition: How Would You Solve the Federal Budget Crisis?
Thursday, October 4
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Humphrey Forum

Women of Color and Indigenous Women Network Gathering
Minnesota Women's Consortium
Thursday, October 4
5pm - 7pm
Ramsey County Library - Roseville

Indigenous People's Day Festival
October 6 - 7
American Indian Cultural Corridor

Little Mekong Pop-Up Night Market
October 6-7

POWERING INCLUSION: Achieving the Growth We Want by Engaging All of the Talent We Have
Tuesday, October 9
3pm - 6pm
PAIKKA

PhilanthroFair
The LEAD Project
Tuesday, October 9
5pm - 7:30pm
Pryes Brewing Company


DRIVE Leadership Laboratory: Meaningful Work
Minneapolis Regional Chamber
Wednesday, October 10
7:30am - 9:30am
University of St. Thomas

POC Career Fair
Wednesday, October 10
10am - 3pm
Minneapolis Convention Center


Book Release Party: When Everything Was Everything
Wednesday, October 10
4pm - 7pm
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center

The Inaugural BIT Conference
Blacks in Technology
October 11 - 13

2018 Civic Celebration
Citizens League
Thursday, October 11
Reception: 5:30pm, Program: 6:30pm
Minneapolis Event Centers

Women's Mindfulness Day
Saturday, October 13
9am - 5:30pm
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Bodies, Gender, Sexuality + the Workplace
Tuesday, October 16
8am - 12pm
Minnesota Humanities Center

Phalen Creek Nibi Walk
Minnesota Humanities Center
October 6 & 27

7th Annual Women In Public Service Conference
Friday, November 9
8:30am - 4:30pm
Hamline University
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