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Related Community Events
Please send us any diversity related community
events that you would like to share with others in the affordable
housing or community development field. Please send announcements
to shawna@fhfund.org.
January 2012
January
5
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Coffee with Commissioners
9 -
10:30 a.m.
Wilder
Center
451 Lexington Parkway North
St. Paul
,
MN
55104
The
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and the Minnesota Council on Foundations,
with support from the Minneapolis Foundation, is pleased to offer a highly
interactive and informative series.
Spencer
Cronk,
Commissioner of Administration, for coffee and conversation.
Commissioner Cronk will present for 30 – 45 minutes, followed by a
discussion with the audience, including a Q & A component. Joining
Commisioner Cronk will be Alyssa Haugen, Director of the
Office
of Grants Management.
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January
7
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Science Fusion: Asian Americans in Science
1-4 p.m.
Science
Museum
of Minnesota
For more information, visit www.smm.org/sciencefusion or
call 651.221.9444.
This year marks the first annual Asian Americans in
Science day. It joins three other Science Fusion events, African Americans in
Science, American Indians in Science, and Amantes de la Ciencia!, all in
January.
You can meet science and education professionals
who represent many geographic backgrounds, fro SE Asia to the mainland and
the
Pacific
Islands
. Learn about what they do
through interactive displays and presentations, and discover the inspiring
contributions they've made to technology, education, health care, and
innovation in Minnesota.
Science Fusion is great for kids and adults alike.
Activities are included in museum admission
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January
14
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Science Fusion: African Americans in Science
1-4 p.m.
Science
Museum
of Minnesota
For more information, visit www.smm.org/sciencefusion or
call 651.221.9444.
This year marks the 20th
anniversary of the Science Museum of Minnesota's African Americans in Science
day. It joins three other Science Fusion events: Asian Americans in Science,
American Indians in Science, and ¡Amantes de la Ciencia!, all in
January.
You can meet science and education professionals,
learn about what they do through interactive displays and presentations, and
discover the inspiring contributions they've made to technology, education,
health care, and innovation in
Minnesota
.
Last year, visitors learned
about germs, electricity, blood pressure, pollen, and weather, among others!
Don't miss out; see what exciting science knowledge you can gain and what
fascinating science people you can meet.
Science Fusion is great for kids and adults alike.
Activities are included in museum admission. Up to four children get in free with
each full price adult.
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January
16
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Martin Luther King Day is a
federal holiday held on the third Monday of January. It celebrates the life
and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr., an influential American civil
rights leader. He is most well-known for his campaigns to end racial
segregation on public transport and for racial equality in the
United States
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January
19 - 22
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1968- The Year That Rocked The World
History Theater
Presented in the 3M Auditorium
Minnesota
Historical Society
1968 A
year of extremes. Of war and love. Of brave beginnings and tragic endings. Of
political and social upheaval. Of hatred and hope.
History Theatre and members of the Playwrights’
Center bring some of the most explosive events and personalities of 1968 on
to the stage for seven distinct perspectives on the year that rocked the
world. The war in
Vietnam
,
the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert Kennedy,
the Mexico Olympics, Lyndon B. Johnson and Hubert H. Humphrey, the election
of Richard Nixon, and even the Apollo 8 mission broadcast on Christmas Eve.
These events are surrounded by the unforgettable music of the era and pop
culture that entertained and reflected on a world in chaos. Presented in
conjunction with the new 1968
Exhibit.
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January
21
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Science Fusion: American Indians in Science
1-4 p.m.
Science
Museum
of Minnesota
For more information, visit www.smm.org/sciencefusion or call
651.221.9444.
A wide variety of presenters from the
Twin
Cities
'
and statewide American Indian community will be on hand to share their areas
of expertise through hands-on activities and dynamic displays. This
celebration three other Science Fusion events: Asian Americans in Science,
African Americans in Science, and ¡Amantes de la Ciencia!, all
in January.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with
scientists, engineers, and educators. Science Fusion is great for kids and adults
alike. Activities are included in museum admission. Up to four children get
in free with each full price adult ticket.
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January
28
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¡Amantes de la Ciencia! (Lovers of
Science)
1-4
p.m.
Science
Museum
of
Minnesota
For more information, visit www.smm.org/sciencefusion or
call 651.221.9444.
Introduces visitors to science and education professionals
from the Twin Cities' Latino/a and Hispanic communities. Last year's
activities included making milagritos, building geodetic domes out of
marshmallows and toothpicks, and learning about human DNA. Come see what
exciting science activities and demonstrations will be presented this year.
Science
Fusion is great for kids and adults alike. Activities are included in museum
admission. Up to four children get in free with each full price adult ticket.
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Future Events
February 2012
February
2
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Disability Day at the Capitol
Minnesota
State Capitol
St. Paul
Watch for details at: http://www.arcgreatertwincities.org/calendar.aspx
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February
24
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4th Annual
Latina
Education Development Conference
8:30 AM - 01:45 PM
Location: Hennepin Technical College
9000
Brooklyn
Boulevard
Brooklyn
Park
,
MN
55445
Contact Person: Val Vargas
Phone: 612-312-1692
Learn more at: http://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?eventid=58578
Annual gathering of about 350 Latinas aged 14 - 19 from
over twenty four area high schools for a day of leadership and motivation
from professional women from our community. Breakout session include: Law
Enforcement and Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Media Communications, Health
and Pharmacy, Business & Information Technology, and Manufacturing and
Engineering Technology. Become a sponsor now.
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Places of Interest
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The
Japanese
Garden
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Normandale
Community College
9700 France
Avenue South
Bloomington
,
Minnesota
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Normandale
Community College
's
Japanese
Garden
is a two-acre oasis on its
campus in
Bloomington
,
Minnesota
. The beauty and serenity of the
garden make it ideal for contemplation and renewal of the spirit.
The garden is open year-round at no charge, except when
reserved for special events. We ask that children under 12 not visit the
garden without supervision. A self-guided tour brochure is available inside
the square shelter located in the garden. Please call 952-487-8145 to leave a
message for the garden committee and receive more information. If you are not
able to visit the garden, our online tour describes the landscaping and
architectural features.
The Garden is maintained jointly by the College and the Japanese Garden Committee. The Normandale Community College Foundation acts as
the fiduciary agent. This partnership ensures the future of the garden
through maintenance, memberships, special gifts, and donations. We invite you
to enter our garden through the gallery and then explore the website to learn more about
the garden's features and history.
http://www.normandale.edu/JapaneseGarden/index.cfm
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Wind Whisper
West Kimono Gallery
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128 Main Street W.
Wabasha
,
MN
55981
Phone: (651) 565-2002
WHEN FASHION BECAME ART A stunning collection of 2,200
Japanese wedding kimonos. Only Japanese textile gallery of its kind. All
kimono are for sale.
http://windwhisperwest.com/Home.html
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Polish
Cultural Institute
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102 Liberty
Winona
,
MN
55987
Email- winpole@hbci.com
Phone- (507) 454-3431 Business 1
(507)
452-5570 Fax
The
Polish
Museum
features a
repository of Polish culture, family heirlooms, religious articles, books,
parish records and other treasures. The building is the historic Laird,
Norton Lumber Co building.
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Ongoing |
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The Cookie Cart couples real life
experiences in business entrepreneurship, leadership training, academic skill
building, and cultural enrichment, with the guidance of successful adult role
models and mentors. Through this model, youth gain an understanding that the
life choices they make today can help lead them to successful, productive
futures.
The Cookie Cart
1119 West Broadway
Minneapolis
,
MN
55411
612.521.0855
612.521.9293 fax
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Hmong
Elder Program
Every Monday
9:30 a.m.-noon
First
Lutheran
Church
463
North Maria Avenue
St.
Paul
,
MN
55106
Audience: Hmong elderly
Description: Every Monday morning, Hmong elders meet to
socialize, exercise, learn about health issues, and share a culturally
appropriate meal. Transportation is provided.
Contact: Jennifer Schneider
651-293-1261
seam-stpaul@hotmail.com
http://www.health.state.mn.us/ommh/calendar/events.html
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Cambodian
Elder Program
Every Thursday
10 a.m.-noon
Christ
Lutheran
Church
gathering space –
Southeast Asian Ministry (SeAM)
105
W.
University Avenue
St.
Paul
,
MN
55103
Audience: Elders of the Cambodian community
Description: Every Thursday morning, Cambodian elders
gather to socialize, exercise, learn about relevant health issues, and share
a culturally appropriate meal. Transportation is provided.
Contact:
Jennifer Schneider
651-293-1261
seam-stpaul@hotmail.com
http://www.health.state.mn.us/ommh/calendar/events.html
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Programs to Book |
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Every organization wrestles with communication –
often based on misunderstanding or cultural differences. And we all know how
it can impede organizations from moving forward.
Breaking Ice is a customized professional theatre
experience created for organizations and businesses that need help with
difficult issues both interpersonal and institutional.
Our professional staff develops a dynamic theatrical
performance that encompasses the issues with which your organization
struggles. Imagine what happens when the same discussions and dialogues
straight from your workplace are illuminated by actors in a theatrical
setting. It's a powerful, dramatic way to step back and get a fresh
perspective while gaining a more intimate understanding of how individuals
relate to each other. Following the performance, Breaking Ice facilitators
lead participants in discussions designed to foster better understanding and
communication.
Explore the tough stuff together – more than 200
organizations have since Breaking Ice began in 1996.
We welcome the chance to meet with you and discuss how we
can develop a program for your organization. Call us at 612-825-0459.
http://www.pillsburyhousetheatre.org/PillsburyHouseTheatre/BreakingIce/tabid/2028/Default.aspx
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Building
Bridges – Teaching about the Hmong in our Communities Program
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A Building Bridges presentation may be booked for a fee.
Call 651-917-9937 or e-mail
hmongcc@yahoo.com to book
a presentation.
The Building Bridges Program curriculum is flexible and is
adapted to meet the needs, questions and interests of groups. Presentations
may range from 1-2 hours with considerable opportunity for participants to
ask questions The following is a list of topics included in the program
curriculum:
·
Hmong Population Around the World
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Hmong History and the Hmong Role in the CIA's
Secret War in
Laos
,
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The Hmong Refugee Movement to the
U.S.
1975-Early 1990s
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Hmong Refugees in
Wat
Thamkrabok
Buddhist
Temple
in
Thailand
1992-2004
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Characteristics of Hmong Refugees from Wat
Thamkrabok and How they differ from earlier groups of Hmong refugees who came
to
Minnesota
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Hmong-American Population and Demographics
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Diversity in the Hmong
Minnesota
Community
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Hmong Clans
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Traditional Hmong Religion and Shamanism
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Traditional Hmong Beliefs about Health and Medicine
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Hmong Marriages and Funerals
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The Hmong Language
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Cultural Etiquette and Communication Strategies for
Service Providers who work with Hmong refugees.
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The Building Bridges program Curriculum is
accompanied by a set of educational handouts.
http://www.hmongcc.org/BuildingBridgesProgram.html
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West African Movement with Whitney McClusky
Wednesdays - 7:00-8:30pm
Hennepin center for the Arts
528
Hennepin Ave.
Minneapolis
,
MN
55403
Zenon
School
of
Dance (4th Floor)
Cost: $12.00
A thorough and invigorating workout which incorporates
traditional West African dance movement with contemporary and traditional music.
This class offers a variety of dynamics and all levels are welcomed.
Choreography is broken down to accommodate new dancers and the pace is
heightened for those wanting more challenge. It is a friendly and inviting
environment to experience a new dance form.
http://www.duniyadrumanddance.org/ongoing.html
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AFRICAN
DRUM CLASS WITH FODE BANGOURA - West African Drumming
Tuesdays 5:30–7:00pm
Patrick's Cabaret
3010
Minnehaha Ave. S.
Minneapolis
,
MN
$17 Drop in rate
$150 10 class card
$5 Drum rental
Learn traditional rhythms from Guinea West Africa. This is
an open level class that will teach beginners basic technique and foundations
of hand drumming while offering experienced drummers the opportunity to
broaden their repertoire and learn challenging accompaniment.
http://www.duniyadrumanddance.org/ongoing.html
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ADC's
Fine
Art
Gallery
Exhibition
African Development Center
1931 South 5th Street
Minneapolis
,
MN
55454
612-333-4772
The
African
Development
Center
Fine
Art
Gallery
showcases
African-influenced art from local and international artists. We feature
innovative and on-of-a-kind art pieces that are inspired by the plethora of
dynamic cultures steaming from the global African Diaspora. Whether you are
in search of domestic or commercial-sized productions, the ADC gallery has
quality art for every space you would like to further define and illuminate.
We offer flexible options for purchasing art including, payment plans,
leasing, and consignments.
Current
Exhibition: Afro-Universal
Launching the official ADC Fine
Art gallery with a mixed show of Contemporary Fine Art from Nigeria, Ghana,
Somalia, Brazil, and America
Regular Operating
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The ADC provides your guide to financial success in
America
, and
our new art gallery reflects another dimension to promoting your financial
success. Purchasing original art does not only appeal to aesthetic and
cultural preferences, but is also a sound financial investment! We embrace a
holistic promotional approach that entails extensive research and networking
efforts to display artists’ works in traditional and non-traditional
spaces. These spaces include world-class museums, galleries, universities,
business centers and so forth. Our holistic promotional approach ensures that
art you acquire from the ADC gallery gains value overtime.
http://adcminnesota.org/page/adc-updates/adc-art-gallery-exhibition
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Asian
Women’s Reading/Discussion Group: 1st Wednesday, 7-9 pm
Facilitator: Saychay Thor saychay@yahoo.com
The Asian Women’s Reading and Discussion
gropu’s goal is to bring a diverse group of adult Asian women together
for the purpose of promoting cutting-edge dialogue and reading in Asian women
who are out of the usual environments that would expose them to or encourage
personal reading and “outside the box” thinking. Each month, a
specific topic will be chosen to encourage open dynamic discussion within
this group. Participants will be asked to choose a reading of their choice
about the topic to share. Talking points will be distributed ahead of time to
help facilitate the discussion surrounding opinions, issues, historical
facts, etc. related to the topic of the month.
The Loft Literary Center
1011
Washington Avenue South
,
Minneapolis
,
MN
55415
http://www.loft.org
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Finote Tibeb Literary Group - 1st
Sunday, 2 – 5 pm
Facilitator: Dawit Worku Asefour finotetibebmn@yahoo.com
Finote
Tibeb
Literary
Art
Center
is an
Ethiopian
Art
Center
established to promote and nurture the Ethiopian art, theater, music and
literature for Ethiopians and the community at large.
The Loft Literary Center
1011
Washington Avenue South
,
Minneapolis
,
MN
55415
http://www.loft.org
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GLBTQ
Writers Group 3rd Wednesdays, 7 – 9 pm
Facilitators: Shannon McCarville smccarville@loft.org & Lucas Schulze lschulze@loft.org
The group is open to gay/lesbian/bisexual/queer/trans
folks of all ages, experience levels, and writing genres. You are not
obligated to write anything or share any of your work if you are not ready,
willing, or prepared to do so. The atmosphere is very supportive, friendly,
and comfortable.
The Loft Literary Center
1011
Washington Avenue South
,
Minneapolis
,
MN
55415
http://www.loft.org
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Basics
of Somali Language Group
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Open Book
Free
1st and 3rd Fridays, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Facilitator:
Anwar Diiriye anwar@usfamily.net
The Loft Literary Center
1011
Washington Avenue South
,
Minneapolis
,
MN
55415
This group brings together Somali men and women of diverse
backgrounds for the purpose of promoting Somali culture, language and
literature. Call to Register: 612-215-2585.
http://www.loft.org
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Paisano
Scribes Latino/Hispanic Group - 1st Monday, 6 – 8 pm
Facilitators: Vanessa Ramos vramos02@hamline.edu &
Shira Naharit snaharit@yahoo.com
Paisano Scribes seeks to create a bias free community for
all Latino/Hispanic Writers of MN, a space in which to dialogue and discuss
creative work or issues affecting Latinos. This group will create an
environment for writers of all to levels to experiment, receive feedback,
experience cultural solidarity as well as promote the presence of Latinos in
the writing community.
The Loft Literary Center
1011
Washington Avenue South
,
Minneapolis
,
MN
55415
http://www.loft.org
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HRP-MN
Diversity Discussion Group
Diversity discussion group that meets the second Friday of
each month, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Attendees discuss diversity-related topics,
questions, suggestions, and resources. Sponsored by HRP-MN and ASTD-TCC. Free
and open to the public. Location: Black Bear Crossings coffee house,
1360 N. Lexington Pkwy
,
St. Paul
(at the Pavilion on
Como
Lake
).
Contact Lila Kelly at 651-983-4489 or lila@lilakelly.com.
http://www.hrpmn.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=74 |
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Intercultural
Communication Special Interest Group (SIG)
Sponsored by the American Society for Training and
Development - Twin Cities Chapter. Free and open to the public.
Contact: Steve Theobald (612) 823-8710 theo0017@earthlink.net for
more information.
http://www.hrpmn.org/displaycommon.cfm?an=1&subarticlenbr=74
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Pow Wow Calendar for
Minnesota
http://www.drumhop.com/mnpowwow.html
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