From Headwaters Foundation for Justice <[email protected]>
Subject Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of the Fund of the Sacred Circle
Date October 11, 2023 2:00 PM
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Headwaters Community News
Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of the Fund of the Sacred Circle
Changing Mainstream Philanthropy with Giving Circles
Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
October community events

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Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of the Fund of the Sacred Circle
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The Fund of the Sacred Circle (FSC) was founded in 1999 by American Indian leaders, community members, and partners who sought to push back against the historical trend of disinvestment in Native-led organizations across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Their wisdom and foresight led to the creation of a culturally-responsive fund symbolized by the sacred circle. FSC placed grantmaking and decision-making into the hands of community members built on collective Native values.
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Since then, the FSC has remained the longest standing fund of the Headwaters Foundation for Justice and a resource to Native-led organizations..
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Over the past year, Headwaters' Program Officer for Native Programs, Wakinyan LaPointe, has carried out an 8-month evaluation focused on the continued growth of the FSC program alongside Dr. Nicole MartinRogers.
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On Saturday, September 30, Fund of the Sacred Circle grantees and founders gathered to celebrate the past, present, and future legacy of Fund of the Sacred Circle and hear results of the evaluation. It was an evening of connection, community, and conversation, as attendees connected with one another and grounded in the history of the Fund of the Sacred Circle.
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We are excited to share more about this gathering and the evaluation results in the coming months. Keep an eye out as we share more with our community!
Challenging Mainstream Philanthropy with Giving Circles
On October 27, join
AFP Minnesota&nbsp;<[link removed]>for a conversation about the power of giving circles and participatory grantmaking featuring Headwaters' Director of Individual Giving Mary Delori&eacute; and Sierra Judy, Headwaters' Giving Project Program Officer!

Mary and Sierra will share their wisdom about relationship-based fundraising and the impact of Headwaters' Giving Project program model. They'll be in conversation with Terri Thao and Friendly Vang-Johnson, who will discuss the Building More Purpose with Philanthropy (BMPP) Giving Circle, a culturally specific group of Asian American families from Minnesota and Wisconsin. We hope you'll join for what is sure to be an insightful conversation!

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Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community

Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, American Indian Cancer Foundation

Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, CTUL

Research and Evaluation Manager<[link removed]>, Foster Advocates

Farm Organizer<[link removed]>, Hmong American Farmers Association

Packing Assistant<[link removed]>, Hmong American Farmers Association

Campaign Communications/Grant support writer<[link removed]> - Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia

Lead Organizer<[link removed]> &shy;- Inquilinxs Unidxs Por Justicia

Engagement Coordinator<[link removed]> &ndash; Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance

Communications Coordinator<[link removed]> - Native American Community Development Institute

Community Engagement Americorps Vista<[link removed]>, QUEERSPACE Collective

Field Canvassers<[link removed]> &ndash; TONE UP
October Community Events

Perpetuate the Hope 2023<[link removed]>
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.
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You&rsquo;re invited! Our 20th annual Perpetuate the Hope (PTH) fundraiser will take place on Thursday, October 12th from 4:30-7PM at the historic Capri Theater in North Minneapolis! Join us for a celebration of Urban Homeworks as we raise the funds necessary for another year of making housing a human right while celebrating community and sharing our abundance.
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Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh Opening Reception<[link removed]>
Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6 p.m.
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Join us Thursday, October 12th for the opening reception of Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh. Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh is a collaborative exhibition from artists Karen Goulet (Ojibwe) and Monique Verdin (Houma). Karen and Monique are sisters of the same river, connected by the planetary lifeforce known as the Misi-ziibi (Big River, Ojibwe) near the headwaters in the north and remembered as Misha sipokni (Older than Time, Chata) in the coastal territories of the southern Delta, where the bayous of Turtle Island meet the sea.
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Foster Advocates October Village Gathering<[link removed]>
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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Join our next Village Gathering to learn about the status of Fostering Independence Grants. On hand will be Adam Johnson from the Office of Higher Education to provide us with recent FIG data!
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Business 101 &ndash; How to Start a Business with Leech Lake Financial Services<[link removed]>
Friday, October 13, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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Are you ready to turn your entrepreneurial dreams into reality? Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, this class is packed with valuable insights and tips to help you succeed in the world of business.
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What you'll learn:
- Essential steps to kickstart your business
- Building a business plan you can take to the bank
- Q&amp;A session to address your specific question
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Celebrate our Resilience<[link removed]>
Saturday, October 14, 2023 at 11 a.m.
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As we all heal and recover after the traumas of 2020, Re+4RM's proposed redevelopment of 2800 East Lake Street anchors BIPOC ownership and decision making. The fifth in a series of site activations, this month we will center the local Indigenous community while enjoying food, art and music. All are welcome, as RE+4RM enters into the master planning phase of this ambitious community project we invite you to gather, and share your experiences and perspectives. A community event co-hosted by Re+4RM and NACDI.
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QUEERSPACE Collective Spirit Day 2023<[link removed]>
Sunday, October 25, 2023 at 1 p.m.
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Spirit Day is a free-to-attend celebration event for LGBTQ+ youth. This unique event brings together creativity, art, music, and food in a space where LGBTQ+ youth can feel safe and empowered to be their true selves.Open to all LGBTQ+ folx and allies - families, adults, elders, youth, and anyone who loves them.
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Liberation and Literature<[link removed]>
Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 5 p.m.
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At Love First, we believe that knowledge is power! In partnership with Wise Ink, we&rsquo;re welcoming 10 Black and brown young people, aged 16-24, to join us in reading and discussing &ldquo;The Autobiography of Assata Shakur&rdquo; at Big Hill Books on October 17.&nbsp; Please email [email protected] to register, so we can get you a free copy of the book!
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Indigenous Pink Day<[link removed]>
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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Indigenous Pink Day is a national breast cancer awareness campaign for Native people. Our team invites Indigenous people of all ages to join us by wearing pink and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #IndigenousPink to raise awareness of breast cancer in Indian Country.
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CTUL Anniversary Gala 2023<[link removed]>
Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 6 p.m.
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Come be in community with us and enjoy food, music, awards, dancing, worker stories, an art build, cake, and activities! This family friendly event will be a lively celebration and fundraiser, invite your friends. Come support CTUL and dream about the future of worker power.
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Ptaŋy&eacute;tu Dakh&oacute;d&rsquo;iapi O&eacute;thi: a Dakota Language Weekend Day Camp<[link removed]>
Saturday, October 28, 2023 &ndash; Sunday, October 29, 2023
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Join us for Ptaŋy&eacute;tu Dakh&oacute;d&rsquo;iapi O&eacute;thi, a Dakota Language Weekend Day Camp October 28-29, 9:30-4:30 daily. The camp is located at Belwin Conservancy, near Afton, MN. We will spend time learning everyday Dakota for beginning and intermediate levels and we will continue our learning through land based education, playing traditional games, and engaging in cultural activities. We will share meals and hear from our treasured elders. All levels of Dakota are welcome.
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Our target audience is Dakota families, including extended families and adult community members.
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Youth QueerConnect<[link removed]>
Monday, October 30, 2023 at 5 p.m.
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QueerConnect events are designed to help connect people in the LGBTQIA+ community. Middle and High School Youth are invited to hang out, eat some snacks, and enjoy LGBTQ+ programming.
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Overcoming Conflicting Feelings about Wealth Redistribution<[link removed]>
Monday, November 6, 2023 &ndash; December 6,2023
Registration is open for individuals with access to high net wealth (i.e. $500,000 or more) to join this four-part series, hosted by Iris Brilliant &amp; Wazi Maret to dive into the emotions of wealth and wealth distribution. Virtual programming is scheduled on Wednesdays at 6pm (central) November 8-Dec 6. Steeped in a values-aligned curriculum the goal of the workshops is to center healing and build clarity around philanthropic choices. For eligibility, dates &amp; cost, and content overview visit:
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