[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] June 2023

 

[#mnrising Dispatch] June 2023 June kicked off Pride month, recognizing that what starts as a riot can sustain into a colorful movement and transform into ongoing advocacy for inclusion. In the midst was Juneteenth, the recognition that not one of us is free until all of us is free and we must celebrate and carry on with Jubilee. The work remains as protections to support those most impacted by injustice are continually eroded and at risk, in order that we may all celebrate freedom across our nation on Independence Day. Wishing us to be the home of the brave! Collective Abundance Fund The NDN Collective Abundance Fund will support Indigenous individuals and families residing within the tri-state region of MN, ND, and SD in the rebuilding of Indigenous and generational wealth. Awarded Grantees will receive flexible grants of $25,000 or $50,000 to invest in and support their self-determined wealth-building activities. NDN Collective’s principles and strategies to Defend, Develop & Decolonize inspire all Collective work, therefore wealth-building plans must reflect sustainable, generational, regenerative values. Grant term start dates for selected grantees are scheduled to begin October 1, 2023. [Learn more.] 2023 Wellspring Fund Grant Apply for a 2023 Wellspring Fund grant June 5, 2023 through July 18, 2023. The Wellspring Fund is dedicated to nourishing organizations that have deep roots and long horizons. Wellspring grants build meaningful capacity for BIPOC-led organizations to do long term power building and organizing for systems change. Grants will provide $90,000 of project-based support per year over four years, for a total of $360,000. These grants support projects that are developing innovative and impactful approaches to building community power and advocating for social change in Minnesota. [Apply online.] 2023-2024 Cohort Elizabeth Kearney Women’s Leadership (EKWL) is a strengths-based leadership program with a gender and racial justice lens. The program takes a cohort of women through professional and personal leadership development. Participants identify their strengths, build skills, learn about community and civic engagement, network, hear from guest speakers, and leave prepared to address common leadership challenges facing women. The 10-month program begins September 2023 and ends June 2024.  Applications are due in the first week of July. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. [Read more.] Open Road Fund The Open Road Fund was created to serve Black descendants of the Atlantic Slave Trade, especially formerly incarcerated folks, single parents, senior citizens, those living with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and more. Open Road Fund will award $50,000 grants to at least 800 Black residents in the region through 2031. These resources can be used for several wealth-building projects, including housing, education, financial well-being, healing, and economic justice—and we encourage all applicants to identify the area of focus that best suits their path to building Black wealth.  Applications close for the fund on July 28, 2023. [Read more.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Wordplay The Loft July 7 - 8 Art at St. Kate's Artists' Circle Saturday, July 8 10:00am - 5:00pm Tour of Saints Bike Ride 2023 Bicycle Alliance of MN Sunday, July 9 6:30pm - 3pm College of St. Benedict Little Asia Market POP-UP Spinning Wylde Sunday, July 9 12:00pm - 4:00pm Critical Conversation: Starting with the Indigenous | Emphasis on Place Monday, July 10 6:00pm - 8:30pm Minnesota Humanities Center Native CDFIs: Lending Insights, Best Practices, and Policy Considerations Tuesday, July 11 2:30pm - 3:45pm Duluth – MN Writers Series: The Sky Watched Wednesday, July 12 5:30pm - 7:30pm American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) YWCA and the Minneapolis Beacons Network Coffee & Conversation  Wednesday, July 19 8:30am Learning from Place: St. Paul’s Little Africa MN Humanities Center Thursday, July 27 11:00am - 2:00pm Justice40 Accelerator Application Deadline: July 31

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[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] May 2023

 

[#mnrising Dispatch] May 2023 May bloomed with the beginnings of transitions to be fully realized in June with the Solstice, end of the academic calendar year, and arrival hot summer weather that creates new and familiar opportunities to experience and enjoy Mni Sota Makoce. Pride Month kicks off to commemorate the riotous spirit of protest and advocacy as well as celebrate and uplift LGBTQIA2S+ community members, including events shared in this month's Dispatch. Happy Pride! 2023-2024 Leadership Twin Cities Leadership Twin Cities develops individuals into civic and community leaders. This nine-month long program provides a deep dive into the critical issues impacting the Minneapolis-Saint Paul region with a focus on awareness, systems thinking, and civic action to foster inclusive regional growth. This program is invaluable for individuals seeking to build their understanding of our community’s greatest challenges, develop a robust network of cross-sector civic leaders, and build their own capacity to influence systemic change. The deadline to apply for the 2023-2024 class is Friday, June 16, 2023. [Read more.] Twin Cities Pride Festival The Twin Cities Pride Festival is a CELEBRATION of the LGBTQ+ Community. This year’s Festival and parade theme is Elevate and Amplify: "It is more important than ever to act with intentionality, purpose and to highlight different voices while bringing other marginalized communities with us." Throughout the month of June, the Twin Cities Pride line-up includes Cheers to Pride, Grand Marshal Reception, Family Fun Day, Pride Festival, Rainbow Run 5K My Way, and the Pride March. Twin Cities is seeking volunteers as well as clothing donations for the Rainbow Wardrobe. [Learn more.] Respectful Conversations Lead Facilitator Application Minnesota Council of Churches Respectful Conversations are structured, facilitated conversations designed not to change minds but soften hearts. Empathy is built and relationships are strengthened in faith communities, community organizations, institutes of higher education, membership associations and municipalities through facilitator training and conversation experiences. This year MCC is planning to train a diverse cohort of MCC Respectful Conversations Lead Facilitators. Doing so will expand the base of cultural assumptions and competencies from which they help to depolarize communities. [Learn more.] Neighborhood Leadership Program (NLP) The NLP is a seven-month program that brings a cohort of up to 20, 18 years of age or older, in Dakota and Anishinaabe territory, also known as the Greater Twin Cities area. NLP aims to grow people’s capacity to practice self-awareness, working across differences, and value-based action. The program runs September 2023 - April 2024 and is open to applicants who are both early and seasoned in their leadership journey. Everyone has something to learn and share from and with one another. [Apply online.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Legacy: Telling Queer History's 10-Year Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser Saturday, June 3 6:00pm - 9:00pm Wilder Foundation Listen. EDUCATE. Navigate.™ A Conversation on Disability Inclusion Lifeworks Wednesday, June 7 7:30am - 9:30am Wilder Foundation Capitol Pathways Celebration Citizens League Thursday, June 8 Social hour: 3pm, Program: 4pm Mount Zion Temple Social Enterprise Impact Showcase Thursday, June 8 5:30pm - 8:30pm The Luminaire Event Center TC-BEN Presents "I Luv Game Night!" Friday, June 9 6:30pm - 10:30pm Juneteenth Brunch: It Starts With Me with Dr. Bernice A. King, CEO The King Center MN Humanities Center Saturday, June 10 11:00am - 3:00pm 2023 Nonprofit Leadership Conference Wednesday, June 14 8:00am - 4:30pm McNamara Alumni Center Citizens Utility Board 2023 Consumers Celebration Wednesday, June 14 5:00pm - 8:00pm Dock & Paddle Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story June 16, 19, 20, 22, 24 Golden Valley, St. Peter, Rochester, and St. Cloud Free Initiations: A Life of Ritual Summer Season with Dr. Daniel Foor Ancestral Medicine June 24 – July 18 Beat the System: Be a Student Loan Champ YNPN Twin Cities Tuesday, June 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] April 2023

[#mnrising Dispatch] April 2023 With Mercury currently retrograde, annual snowfall records broken across the state, and an unprecedented four straight days of 80+ temps, April has signaled transitions of all sorts. As we prepare for American Indian Month in Minnesota and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month nationally, and mark three years since the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis, may we recognize the ways our histories intersect and act to categorically impact how our destinies are bound up together. See this month's Dispatch for opportunities to connect, celebrate, and catalyze our communities throughout the month of May.  2024-2025 Initiators Fellowship The Initiators Fellowship is designed for idea and early-stage entrepreneurs in Greater Minnesota eager to tackle a social or environmental challenge while pursuing leadership growth. All ventures must have a home in the Initiators Fellowship’s 53-county and six native nations region. This program offers Fellows wrap-around support and guidance in their enterprise and leadership journey via individual support and a collective cohort format. The 2024-2025 Initiators Fellowship application will open on May 1 and close at noon on June 15. [Read more.] AAPI Generations Conference Theater Mu will host the AAPI Generations Conference May 19-21 at Park Square Theatre in celebration of AAPI Heritage Month along with Theatre Mu’s 30th anniversary. The event will include guests of honor David Henry Hwang, Amy Hill, and Mu co-founding artistic director Rick Shiomi. The opening plenary will feature University of Minnesota professor and Asian American theatre historian Dr. Josephine Lee discussing with Hwang, Hill, and Shiomi their experiences and the changes they’ve seen in Asian American theatre. Highlights of the weekend include a performance by TaikoArts Midwest and the New Eyes play-reading festival, Mu’s longest running tradition. [Learn more.] 2023-2024 Policy Fellows The Policy Fellows program is one of the country’s most respected public affairs leadership experiences for emerging and mid-career professionals. Each year, approximately 35 leaders from government, business/industry, and nonprofit organizations from around the state are selected through a competitive application process. During the nine-month program Fellows from the Twin Cities area and across greater Minnesota come together as a cohort once a month and travel together to Washington, DC, for a multi-day study trip. The application for the 2023-2024 cohort is now open until Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:59 pm CDT. [Apply online.] Doors Open Minneapolis Doors Open Minneapolis, produced by Rethos, is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at 100 exciting venues. Caretakers at these sites will be providing unique experiences that illustrate why these venues, and the people and businesses that work in them, are such marvels. Avoid lines and pre-register! It’s free and will save you time at the event. [Read more.]   Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Nominate a Young Changemaker in Social Entrepreneurship Social Enterprise Impact Showcase Deadline: May 4 TC-BEN Presents "I Luv Game Night!" Friday, May 5 6:30pm - 10:30pm Learning from Place: Hmong St. Paul Minnesota Humanities Center Saturday, May 6 8:30am - 1:00pm Founders Day 2023 & MVP Challenge Demo Day Wednesday, May 10 4:30pm - 7:30pm Carlson School Entrepreneurs' Rally XI Thursday, May 11 7:30am - 6:00pm JW Marriott St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle: The Gift Minnesota Humanities Center Saturday, May 13 9:00am - 12:00pm Minneapolis Fed Doors Open May 13 - 14 10:00pm - 5:00pm Green Card Voices 11th Annual Gala: Becoming Neighbors  Thursday, May 18 6:00pm - 9:00pm International Institute of Minnesota DEI: Transforming Social Media to Build Inclusive Digital Communities Social Media Breakfast - Minneapolis/St. Paul Friday, May 19 8:00am - 10:00am Improving Metro Clean Energy Resource Team (CERT) Annual Event Wednesday, May 24 3:30pm - 7:30pm  Shoreview Community Center Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Month Festival Edina Asian American Alliance (EAAA) Saturday, May 27 2:00pm - 5:00pm Rosland Park Edina Sweet Success YWCA St. Paul Wednesday, May 31 5:00pm - 8:00pm Allianz Field Stadium Club

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[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] February 2023

[#mnrising Dispatch] February 2023 The shortest month of the year and yet so full, with Minnesota snowstorms and snow emergencies, Valentine's and Galentine's, and respective resets and restarts. And throughout, a chance to honor Black History in Minnesota through supporting Melanin in Motion, listening to and amplifying Black voices and perspectives, and advocating to ensure equity for all until Justice Just Is. May we continue to act on Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s wisdom to build beloved community here and now: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Bloom in Bloomington Bloom in Bloomington is a youth workforce program offering young people aged 16 to 24 summer internship experiences. Applicants must live in Bloomington or attend high school or college in the city. There is an eight-week internship for current high school students who are at least 16 years old, including a weekly mandated leadership institute. Anticipated pay for this program starts at $15 per hour. There is a 12-week internship program for those who are at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent. Anticipated pay for this program starts at $20 per hour. Applications are due by March 12, 11:59 p.m. [Read more.] Accepting Applications: Summer Impact Corps If you're interested in supporting your community, consider Summer Impact Corps, an AmeriCorps program. There are openings across the Twin Cities in the areas of climate mitigation, K-8 education, and affordable housing access. Paid, full-time positions offer an opportunity to build your resume and earn money for school for you or your family. Choose to serve starting in May or June and ending in August. You'll earn up to $6,600 in 12 weeks! Must be 17+. Find openings near you at ampact.us/summer. Want more information? Register to learn more during an virtual information session on March 22 at 5:30pm. [Register online.] Minnesota RUX The Minnesota Rural-Urban Exchange cohort is a creative leadership program designed to develop skills and confidence, grow social capital, and cultivate relationships across racial, economic and geographic divides. RUX brings us to one another’s places to better understand who we are, what we love, what we fear, and what we need from one another. Each gathering is curated as a long-weekend retreat and will be hosted in various rural and urban communities across the state. We are currently looking for twelve people to join our Minnesota RUX cohort. The cohort meets four times over a two-year period. [Learn more.] The Best of Cow Tipping Press: Vol. 4 A team of staff, interns, and authors has combed through over FIFTY Cow Tipping books to create a gorgeous compilation of genre-pushing, silly, profound, stand-out works. Come be the first to grab a shiny new copy and celebrate the release of this new collection with the authors on Thursday March 2nd from 7pm - 9pm. Featuring a gorgeous and thought provoking visual art exhibit showcasing Art for All artists from across the state with disabilities at the Northrup King building, live music by Rabeca, provided refreshments and extra snacks for sale by Noshing with Netta. [Learn more.]   Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! “J is for Justice” Book Launch Party Friday, March 3 4:00pm - 8:00pm Capri Theater Headscarf Story Circle: Tea Gathering MN Humanities Center Saturday, March 4 11:00am - 1:00pm A Great Day In Twin Cities Hip Hop: Reflection on the Culture, Standing on Untold Legacies Saturday, March 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm MN History Center Beyond Equity: Unpacking Targeted Universalism with john a. powell Tuesday, March 7 12:00pm Increasing Access to Capital Tuesday, March 7 4:30pm - 6:00pm Carlson School Legislative Lunch and Learn YWCA Minneapolis Thursday, March 9 12:00pm - 1:00pm Home Improvement Workshop Day Saturday, March 11 Cretin Derham Hall 9:00am - 1:00pm ECO FAIR: Yes! We Can Make a Difference InterFaith Creation Care South Metro Twin Cities Saturday, March 11 4:00pm - 5:30pm Rhetoric of Hate: White Violence & White Silence YWCA Minneapolis Tuesday, March 14 3:00pm - 4:30pm Westminster Presbyterian Church Nonprofit Leadership Transitions Propel Nonprofits Wednesday, March 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm What's Happening at the Minnesota Legislature? CSPG Wednesday, March 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm Graze 4 Good: 2023 Event Series Fourth Generation March 17 and April 30 Mid(dle of the Legislative)-Session Bipartisan Social Majority in the Middle Tuesday, March 21 5:30pm - 7:00pm Celeste of St. Paul Hotel 2023 Nonprofit Finance and Sustainability Conference MN Council of Nonprofits and Propel Nonprofits March 28 and 30 8:30am - 4:30pm

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[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] January 2023

[#mnrising Dispatch] January 2023 Happy Gregorian Calendar New Year and Happy Lunar New Year of the Water Rabbit! The rabbit more than any other of the Chinese zodiac animals symbolizes luck, and has been described as waiting for an opportune moment and then leaping into action. Recognizing the disconnection, trauma, and grief our communities are experiencing with police-involved and community shootings locally and nationwide, may we see this as opportune moment to take action. In this month's Dispatch, find opportunities to connect with local community, uplift Black and Native voices and language, and grieve and laugh with Asian artists. Where possible, with support, find a way to turn your anguish to action. 2023 Move for America Fellowship Program The Move for America Fellowship Program is a paid, immersive learning experience for emerging leaders to move across America's cultural, political, and geographic fault lines to live, learn, and serve. Fellows will serve in community-based organizations, build relationships, and learn about their host town. They will participate in professional development sessions, peer mentorship, and complete a capstone project designed to build the skills and habits to bridge divides through youth engagement. [Apply online.] Audition Prep 101 Join Theater Mu artistic director Lily Tung Crystal and local artists Katie Bradley and Wesley Mouri as they offer insider knowledge, tips, and tricks about auditioning. This a la carte workshop series begins with a seminar discussing topics such as finding audition materials, seeking out audition opportunities, and how to present yourself in front of a panel of auditors. Next, sign up for one-on-one coaching sessions to hone your audition monologues and song selections. Finally, the series concludes with the opportunity to show off what you’ve learned by participating in a mock audition, after which you will receive feedback to help you in the future. Classes are made for BIPOC artists 16 years or older. [Learn more.] Advocacy Accelerator Weekend Calling for anyone who wants to make Minnesota better! Come together on February 18 and 19 with your community to advocate, activate and learn how to change laws and policies. Join the Center for Victims of Torture and partners at two sessions at Rondo Community Library to discuss strategies focused on the Minnesota legislature, building community power, and taking care of ourselves/each other during the process. ALL ARE WELCOME. No money, experience or education required. Open to the public, no-cost, with lunch and snacks provided. [Register online.] Serving in Local Elected Office: A Citizens League Report Throughout the summer and fall of 2022, the Citizens League sought out the voices and perspectives of those who have been asked to serve, those currently serving, and those running for local office (city council and mayor) in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis- Saint Paul) 7-County Metro area. This report is also offered as encouragement for those who would consider running for office at the local level, especially those who may initially say what could I bring to that role? Or even think that’s not for me. Perhaps it will be, someday. [Read the Report.]   Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! The Great Northern Festival January 25 - February 5 2023 St. Paul Winter Carnival January 26 - February 5 TO ILLUMINATE ABUNDANCE artist talk Thursday, Feb 2 6:00pm Augsburg University Space for Grief: A Song Circle for Asian + Mixed Bodies Friday, February 3 7:00pm - 8:30pm Springboard for the Arts City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival February 4 - February 5 Dakota and Ojibwe Languages Symposium Minnesota Indian Affairs Council  February 9 - 10 Grand Casino Mille Lacs Capitol Pathways Social Citizens League Friday, February 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters Latine Hxstory and the Xican@ Pop-Up Book Movement MN Humanities Center Saturday, February 11 9:00am - 3:30pm 24th Annual Cherish the Children Traditional Powwow Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center February 11 - 12 Johnson Senior High School Missing & Murdered Indigenous Peoples March Minnesota Indian Women's Sexual Assault Coalition Tuesday, February 14 11:00am - 2:00pm East Phillips Community and Cultural Center Centering Voices of Color in Dismantling White Supremacy YWCA Minneapolis Thursday, February 16 12:00pm - 1:00pm Virtual (Zoom)  Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Black Joy MN Humanities Center Thursday, February 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST The FAWK Intentional Hot Mess Show Friday, February 24 9:30pm - 11:00pm Race Against Racism 2K/5K YWCA Minneapolis Saturday, February 26 8:00am - 1:00pm Minneapolis Sports Center

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