A slightly blurred collage of community photos. A march with yellow signs, two people hugging, a meeting, and a person talking on a megaphone are visible. There is a transparent blue overlay and a semi-transparent lighter blue box with the words "Headwaters Foundation for Justice e-newsletter" in black.

Headwaters Community News

  • Our 2023 Annual Report is here
  • Renew your commitment to justice
  • Welcoming our newest colleague
  • HFJ’s Wakinyan LaPointe elected to MCF Board of Directors
  • Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
  • December community events   
Our 2023 Annual Report is here 

We’re excited to share our story of impact in Headwaters’ 2023 Annual Report - out today! 

This past year, great challenges called for bold and dedicated action. And in many cases–both here at Headwaters and in our community of grantees–we saw action lead to wins worth celebrating. 

We hope you’ll explore this report and join us in celebrating the work that took shape this year - head to our website for the full report! 

Renew your commitment to justice 

In Headwaters’ 40-year history, we have been unwavering in our mission to amplify the power of community to advance equity and justice. We are the only regional community foundation with an explicit and unapologetic commitment to justice, and your continued engagement powers our programming.

We invite you to renew your financial commitment to Headwaters and, in turn, to the movement organizations across our state who receive our grants.  

Thank you for your ongoing support. Together we’re transforming philanthropy by fueling grassroots organizations on the frontlines. 

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Welcoming our newest colleague 

Last month, we welcoming Robyn Browning to the team as Headwaters’ Grant Manager! 

Robyn tends to all of the internal processes needed to get grants out the door and to our grantee partners. Her time is spent managing our grantmaking database and working with grantee partners on any technical questions or needs they may have. She is passionate about equitable grantmaking that is rooted in trust-based philanthropy.   

We're excited to welcome Robyn to the Headwaters community!

HFJ’s Wakinyan LaPointe elected to MCF Board of Directors 

Headwaters’ Program Officer for Native Communities, Wakinyan LaPointe, was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Minnesota Council on Foundations. We are excited that Wakinyan will be able to share his expertise with Minnesota’s philanthropic community! 

Join us in celebrating Wakinyan!

Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community

Multiple Positions, American Indian Family Center
Outreach and Recruitment Manager, Asian American Organizing Project
Community and Leadership Coordinator, Asian American Organizing Project
Strategy Program Manager, Asian American Organizing Project
Special Education Teacher, Bdote Learning Center
Special Education Paraprofessional, Bdote Learning Center
Multiple Positions, Change Inc.
Program Associate, City of Lakes Community Land Trust
Grant Writer, City of Lakes Community Land Trust
Multiple Positions, CTUL
Part-Time Counselor/Educator, Division of Indian Work
DASC Advocate, Division of Indian Work
Cultural Home Educator, Division of Indian Work
Multiple Positions, Endazhi-Nitaawiging Charter School
Outreach & Office Administration Positions, Freedom From the Streets
Farm Organizer, Hmong American Farmers Association
Packing Assistant, Hmong American Farmers Association
Grants Manager, Isuroon
Enviromental Design Lab Lead, Juxtaposition Arts
Policy Counsel, Local Progress + Local Progress Impact Lab
Teen Tech Center Coordinator, MIGIZI
Part-time Youth Worker, MIGIZI
Academic Support Specialist, MIGIZI
Engagement Coordinator, Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance
Story Keeper, Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance
Youth Housing Care Coordinator, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Front Desk Coordinator, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Housing Lead, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Finance Director, Penumbra Theatre
Front of House Associate, Penumbra Theatre
Multiple Positions, St. Paul Youth Services
Digital Manager, TakeAction MN
Senior Membership Organizer, TakeAction MN
People and Culture Director, TakeAction MN
Executive Office Manager, West Broadway Business and Area Coalition 

December Community Events

New Native Theatre Presents: A Christmas in Ochopee
Wednesday, December 13, 2023  Sunday, December 17, 2023 

In A Christmas in Ochopee, antics and chaos unfold as Junior, a Cal-Tech student, brings his unannounced, vegan, fiancé home for the holidays in the Everglades swamps of South Florida. Unexpected guests and newly uncovered secrets only help to enliven the already present tension  --not to mention, an unforeseen item on the dinner menu thats sure to make any visitor think twice about having an alligator as a pet! 

Prints for Palestine
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 5 p.m. 

Learn about the printmaking process while making letterpress posters and stamp postcards for Palestine. With print designs by Lamia Abukhadra, Andrea Shaker, and Jamie Kubat. Drop in anytime on December 14, 2023, 5–7pm at the Minnesota Center for Book Arts, 1011 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis. This event is presented by Mizna and the Minnesota Center for Book Arts. 

Live Out Loud Night! - Black Nativity
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 6:15 p.m. 

Join us December 14th for Live Out Loud Night at Penumbra! Live Out Loud! is a new initiative at Penumbra designed to remove barriers to the theatre for young adults. Enjoy pre-show receptions & a casual theatergoing experience. The evening begins with complimentary food, drinks, and live music in the lobby at 6:30pm followed by a performance of Black Nativity at 7:30pm.  

Native Arts & Craft Festival
Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. 

Come shop and support local artists, there’s something for everyone. There will be a variety of items ranging from paintings, digital art, regalia, ribbon skirts, jewelry, birch bark crafts, baked goods and holiday crafts. 1819 Bemidji Avenue North, Bemidji MN. 

Holiday on West Broadway 2023
Saturday and Sunday, December 16-17, 2023 at 10 a.m. 

Holiday on West Broadway is a 4-day, 2-weekend shopping experience featuring local shops and businesses. Our aim is to bring the community together, highlighting and promoting the local small business scene as entrepreneurs showcase and sell products and services. 

In their session, Peacock and Albert-Peacock will each talk about their books, read an excerpt of their books, participate in a Q&A segment, and sign books. AICHO will provide refreshments for event participants. Peacock and Albert-Peacock are co-founders of Black Bears and Blueberries Publishing. Peacock is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe. Albert-Peacock is a member of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Anishinaabe.   

Final Day to Pack the Court for Marvin Hayes
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at 1 p.m. 

Come out and show your support for Marvin Haynes! The final date of the evidentiary hearing was rescheduled to December 20th at 1 pm due to a sick witness. The court room was packed and overflowing November 27th and 28th. Let's pack the court room again to support Marvin, who has been wrongfully incarcerated for over 19 years. The time is NOW to Free Marvin Haynes

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