| From | Headwaters Foundation for Justice <[email protected]> |
| Subject | Funding local movements means community leads |
| Date | February 14, 2024 3:00 PM |
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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.<[link removed]>
What's New this Month?
Celebrating our Wellspring community grantmakers
Join the Headwaters team!
Reconnecting with our board alumni
February community events
Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
A group photo of the Wellspring grantmaking committee, 9 people smiling at the camera in front of a colorful mural<[link removed]>
Celebrating our Wellspring community grantmakers
Over the last three months, the Wellspring grantmaking committee came together to learn from each other, make collective decisions, and dedicate their time to organizations fighting for justice in our communities. As the first group of community grantmakers making decisions for the inaugural Wellspring Fund grant round, we are so grateful for their commitment to the community grantmaking process. In the words of Wellspring Program Officer Kate Vickery, "This group of grantmakers took on a huge challenge and opened themselves up to each other - I'm really proud of the collective decision-making they did together."
The Wellspring Fund supports multi-year projects and campaigns within BIPOC-led organizations actively working towards strengthening the ecosystem of social justice movements in Minnesota. Please join us in congratulating our friends and committee members for finishing the Wellspring grantee selection process: B.G., Takara Henegar, Marco Hernandez, Nausheena Hussain, Thorne LaPointe, Aimee Vue, and Alfred Walking Bull. We are excited to announce the cohort of grantee partners that this committee selected later this month!
Header image - orange with black text "We Are Hiring" and Headwater's branded multicolor lines<[link removed]>
Join the Headwaters team!
Headwaters is excited to hire two Program Coordinators to join our staff. Program Coordinators are a connector to and among all aspects of the Program Team, aiding in team cohesion and collaboration. In a typical year, this team supports community-led grantmaking through 4 unique funds; recruits and supports multiple committees of community volunteers; plans and hosts events; and collaborates across HFJ departments to support and amplify the work of our grantee partners.
The salary for this position is $63,000. Applications will be accepted until March 24 at 5 p.m.
See the full job description here!<[link removed]>
Photo of various groups of people sitting and standing in conversation around orange tables with bright flower arrangements.<[link removed]>
Reconnecting with our Board Alumni
We recently had the joy of reconnecting with past board members as well as some of our past executive directors, including Trista Harris and David Nicholson! Our Headwaters board alumni event included a tour of Headwaters' newly remodeled office, dinner from our friends at Baba's Hummus House, non-alcoholic cocktails from Zero Proof Lush, and reflecting on our collective journey over the last 40 years. As we dream up what the next 40 years of Headwaters could be, we know how important it is to reflect on our past - and have some fun reconnecting with friends while doing so!
Pale blue header image with white text "Upcoming Events in our Community"<[link removed]>
February Community Events
🎥 Black History Month Screening + Community Conversation: RUSTIN<[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 21 at 7 p.m.
Join OutFront Minnesota and MSP Film Society for a special Black History Month screening of Netflix's RUSTIN, followed by a community panel and conversation. Baynard Rustin was an American political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten.
🎭 Penumbra Theatre Presents: Wine in the Wilderness<[link removed]>
Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, March 17 at various times
From acclaimed writer Alice Childress comes a frank portrait of Black women’s identity, seen from outside and inside. As an uprising rocks his Harlem neighborhood, artist Bill Jameson is focused on finishing his latest work: paintings representing three types of Black womanhood. But the arrival of an unexpected muse challenges his artistic vision and reveals his shallow assumptions. With humor and heart, Childress takes on class, patriarchy, and the artist’s role within the community. This is the playwright at her most revolutionary and essential.
🎨 Minneapolis College of Art & Design Artist Reception<[link removed]>
Friday, February 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join us for a lively evening showcasing Minneapolis College of Art and Design students' work that explores the question 'Where does your healing come from?' Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to support artists and witness their exceptional work firsthand. Mark your calendars for the MCAD Artist Reception and be prepared to be amazed! This free in-person event will take place at the Family Tree Clinic.
📖 Palestine Book Club<[link removed]>
Saturday, February 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
American Muslims for Palestine - Minnesota announced their next read, "Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom by Norman G. Finkelstein" by Dr. Norman Finkelstein. Based on scores of human rights reports, Finkelstein's book presents a meticulously researched inquest into Gaza’s martyrdom. He shows that although Israel has justified its assaults in the name of self-defense, these actions constituted flagrant violations of international law. But Finkelstein also documents that the guardians of international law—from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the UN Human Rights Council—ultimately failed Gaza.
❄️ AICHO's Aadizookaan Winter Storytelling<[link removed]>
Saturday, February 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
AICHO will host its annual Aadizookaan Winter Storytelling event with traditional Ojibwe creation stories told by Michael Migizi Sullivan, Ph.D. (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe tribal member) at AICHO's Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center at 212 W. 2nd Street in Duluth, MN. Stories will be told in Ojibwe and translated into English. Mike will tell stories of Wenaboozhoo, a historical and spiritual icon of the Anishinaabeg. The event is free and open to the public. While this is a public event, AICHO and the storytellers have requested attendees to refrain from recording the event due to the spirituality of the gathering.
🏛️ Lobby Day 2024 by OutFront Minnesota<[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for our annual Lobby Day to uplift the current and past accomplishments, while inspiring, planning, and training for the next slate of policy wins. At this year's event, we will empower and educate community, organizers, and advocates on how to engage on next steps in the political process.
🎥 Mizna Film Series: Feminist Visions February Screening<[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 28, at 7 p.m.
In 2024, the quarterly Mizna Film Series (MFS) returns to the Trylon Cinema with a program entitled Feminist Visions. For this series, we focus on Arab/SWANA women who participated in creating and capturing images from the 1970s–90s–– documenting uprisings and revolutionary tactics as well as presenting stories that challenge notions of gender and sexuality in narrative form.
💬 3rd Annual Dakota & Anishinaabe Language Symposiums<[link removed]>
Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1
Join the Tiwahe Foundation for the 3rd Annual Dakota & Anishinaabe Language Symposiums, an enriching event designed to celebrate and promote Indigenous languages and cultures. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center, is hosting this event. The goal of the symposium is to bring people working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together.
💬 2024 Muslim Women's Leadership Conference<[link removed]>
Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Sisterhood proudly presents the 2024 Muslim Women's Leadership Conference: “RISE UP!” with Keynote Speaker Dalia Mogahed! Dalia Mogahed is a leading figure in advocating for women's rights and a strong voice in the Muslim community. Dalia will delve into the critical theme of combating hate, countering prejudice, and raising our voices for change.
🌲 BIPOC Winter Tree ID at Wakan Tipi<[link removed]>
Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m.
This event is specifically for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Join BIPOC staff from Mississippi Park Connection and Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi and learn about our tree relatives and how to identify them! We will be learning how to identify four different tree species, their ecological background, and the traditional ways that Dakota people use the gifts that trees give.
🎭 New Native Theatre Presents: Bear Grease<[link removed]>
Sunday, March 2 through Sunday, March 9 at various times
Featuring an all-Indigenous cast, this hilarious twist on the 1978 classic, Grease, reimagines the beloved musical as culturally relevant with Indigenous humor and pride. Bear Grease is the brainchild of Crystle Lightning (Cree) and MC RedCloud (Huichol), a husband-and-wife hip-hop duo who go by the name LightningCloud.
🎨 EYES ON PALESTINE<[link removed]>
Saturday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 12
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center will be exhibiting EYES ON PALESTINE, featuring artwork from the group Utopix. Palestine has been a constant calling for our members from the very onset of Utopix five years ago, and with redoubled efforts in recent months. On several occasions, we have organized digital galleries to show solidarity with Palestine represented in art. This exhibit draws from those collections alongside original productions.
🏛️ Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day<[link removed]>
Thursday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Lobby Day, you will learn from leaders in Minnesota’s reproductive freedom movement about the historic progress we’ve made and the work that’s ahead, receive training and resources to prepare for meeting with your state legislators, and network with fellow community members. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Aquamarine header image with white text that says "Community Job Postings"<[link removed]>
Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community
Licensed Social Worker LSW<[link removed]>, Al-Maa'uun
REACH Project Coordinator<[link removed]>, American Indian Cancer Foundation
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, American Indian Family Center
Part-Time Grant Writing Consultant,<[link removed]> Appetite for Change
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Asian American Organizing Project
Development Coordinator/Grant Writer<[link removed]>, Ayada Leads
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Bdote Learning Center
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Black Visions
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, CHANGE INC
Communications and Narrative Campaigner,<[link removed]> CTUL
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Dream of Wild Health
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Division of Indian Work
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Family Tree Clinic
Accounting Manager,<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>Hope Community
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Hmong American Farmers Association
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Joyce Preschool
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, MIGIZI
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, New Native Theatre
Program Officers (2 positions),<[link removed]> Northwest Area Foundation
Director of Programs<[link removed]>, Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Mental Health Therapist – Independent Contractor<[link removed]>, RECLAIM
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Red Lake Endazhi-Nitaawiging
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, Southeast Community Organization
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> St. Paul Youth Services
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Take Action MN
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, TONE UP
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Urban Homeworks
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, WaterLegacy
Executive Office Manager<[link removed]>, West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> White Earth Land Recovery Project
Have an event or job posting you'd like to share in our newsletter? Contact [email protected]
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Donate<[link removed]>
Unsubscribe<[link removed]>
Headwaters Foundation for Justice<[link removed]>
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What's New this Month?
Celebrating our Wellspring community grantmakers
Join the Headwaters team!
Reconnecting with our board alumni
February community events
Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
A group photo of the Wellspring grantmaking committee, 9 people smiling at the camera in front of a colorful mural<[link removed]>
Celebrating our Wellspring community grantmakers
Over the last three months, the Wellspring grantmaking committee came together to learn from each other, make collective decisions, and dedicate their time to organizations fighting for justice in our communities. As the first group of community grantmakers making decisions for the inaugural Wellspring Fund grant round, we are so grateful for their commitment to the community grantmaking process. In the words of Wellspring Program Officer Kate Vickery, "This group of grantmakers took on a huge challenge and opened themselves up to each other - I'm really proud of the collective decision-making they did together."
The Wellspring Fund supports multi-year projects and campaigns within BIPOC-led organizations actively working towards strengthening the ecosystem of social justice movements in Minnesota. Please join us in congratulating our friends and committee members for finishing the Wellspring grantee selection process: B.G., Takara Henegar, Marco Hernandez, Nausheena Hussain, Thorne LaPointe, Aimee Vue, and Alfred Walking Bull. We are excited to announce the cohort of grantee partners that this committee selected later this month!
Header image - orange with black text "We Are Hiring" and Headwater's branded multicolor lines<[link removed]>
Join the Headwaters team!
Headwaters is excited to hire two Program Coordinators to join our staff. Program Coordinators are a connector to and among all aspects of the Program Team, aiding in team cohesion and collaboration. In a typical year, this team supports community-led grantmaking through 4 unique funds; recruits and supports multiple committees of community volunteers; plans and hosts events; and collaborates across HFJ departments to support and amplify the work of our grantee partners.
The salary for this position is $63,000. Applications will be accepted until March 24 at 5 p.m.
See the full job description here!<[link removed]>
Photo of various groups of people sitting and standing in conversation around orange tables with bright flower arrangements.<[link removed]>
Reconnecting with our Board Alumni
We recently had the joy of reconnecting with past board members as well as some of our past executive directors, including Trista Harris and David Nicholson! Our Headwaters board alumni event included a tour of Headwaters' newly remodeled office, dinner from our friends at Baba's Hummus House, non-alcoholic cocktails from Zero Proof Lush, and reflecting on our collective journey over the last 40 years. As we dream up what the next 40 years of Headwaters could be, we know how important it is to reflect on our past - and have some fun reconnecting with friends while doing so!
Pale blue header image with white text "Upcoming Events in our Community"<[link removed]>
February Community Events
🎥 Black History Month Screening + Community Conversation: RUSTIN<[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 21 at 7 p.m.
Join OutFront Minnesota and MSP Film Society for a special Black History Month screening of Netflix's RUSTIN, followed by a community panel and conversation. Baynard Rustin was an American political activist, a prominent leader in social movements for civil rights, socialism, nonviolence, and gay rights. The architect of 1963’s momentous March on Washington, Bayard Rustin was one of the greatest activists and organizers the world has ever known. He challenged authority, never apologized for who he was, what he believed, or who he desired. And he did not back down. He made history, and in turn, he was forgotten.
🎭 Penumbra Theatre Presents: Wine in the Wilderness<[link removed]>
Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, March 17 at various times
From acclaimed writer Alice Childress comes a frank portrait of Black women’s identity, seen from outside and inside. As an uprising rocks his Harlem neighborhood, artist Bill Jameson is focused on finishing his latest work: paintings representing three types of Black womanhood. But the arrival of an unexpected muse challenges his artistic vision and reveals his shallow assumptions. With humor and heart, Childress takes on class, patriarchy, and the artist’s role within the community. This is the playwright at her most revolutionary and essential.
🎨 Minneapolis College of Art & Design Artist Reception<[link removed]>
Friday, February 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Join us for a lively evening showcasing Minneapolis College of Art and Design students' work that explores the question 'Where does your healing come from?' Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to support artists and witness their exceptional work firsthand. Mark your calendars for the MCAD Artist Reception and be prepared to be amazed! This free in-person event will take place at the Family Tree Clinic.
📖 Palestine Book Club<[link removed]>
Saturday, February 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
American Muslims for Palestine - Minnesota announced their next read, "Gaza: An Inquest into Its Martyrdom by Norman G. Finkelstein" by Dr. Norman Finkelstein. Based on scores of human rights reports, Finkelstein's book presents a meticulously researched inquest into Gaza’s martyrdom. He shows that although Israel has justified its assaults in the name of self-defense, these actions constituted flagrant violations of international law. But Finkelstein also documents that the guardians of international law—from Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch to the UN Human Rights Council—ultimately failed Gaza.
❄️ AICHO's Aadizookaan Winter Storytelling<[link removed]>
Saturday, February 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
AICHO will host its annual Aadizookaan Winter Storytelling event with traditional Ojibwe creation stories told by Michael Migizi Sullivan, Ph.D. (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe tribal member) at AICHO's Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center at 212 W. 2nd Street in Duluth, MN. Stories will be told in Ojibwe and translated into English. Mike will tell stories of Wenaboozhoo, a historical and spiritual icon of the Anishinaabeg. The event is free and open to the public. While this is a public event, AICHO and the storytellers have requested attendees to refrain from recording the event due to the spirituality of the gathering.
🏛️ Lobby Day 2024 by OutFront Minnesota<[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join us for our annual Lobby Day to uplift the current and past accomplishments, while inspiring, planning, and training for the next slate of policy wins. At this year's event, we will empower and educate community, organizers, and advocates on how to engage on next steps in the political process.
🎥 Mizna Film Series: Feminist Visions February Screening<[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 28, at 7 p.m.
In 2024, the quarterly Mizna Film Series (MFS) returns to the Trylon Cinema with a program entitled Feminist Visions. For this series, we focus on Arab/SWANA women who participated in creating and capturing images from the 1970s–90s–– documenting uprisings and revolutionary tactics as well as presenting stories that challenge notions of gender and sexuality in narrative form.
💬 3rd Annual Dakota & Anishinaabe Language Symposiums<[link removed]>
Thursday, February 29 and Friday, March 1
Join the Tiwahe Foundation for the 3rd Annual Dakota & Anishinaabe Language Symposiums, an enriching event designed to celebrate and promote Indigenous languages and cultures. The Minnesota Indian Affairs Council’s Language Revitalization Working Group, partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center, is hosting this event. The goal of the symposium is to bring people working in Dakota and Ojibwe language revitalization together.
💬 2024 Muslim Women's Leadership Conference<[link removed]>
Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Sisterhood proudly presents the 2024 Muslim Women's Leadership Conference: “RISE UP!” with Keynote Speaker Dalia Mogahed! Dalia Mogahed is a leading figure in advocating for women's rights and a strong voice in the Muslim community. Dalia will delve into the critical theme of combating hate, countering prejudice, and raising our voices for change.
🌲 BIPOC Winter Tree ID at Wakan Tipi<[link removed]>
Saturday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m.
This event is specifically for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Join BIPOC staff from Mississippi Park Connection and Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi and learn about our tree relatives and how to identify them! We will be learning how to identify four different tree species, their ecological background, and the traditional ways that Dakota people use the gifts that trees give.
🎭 New Native Theatre Presents: Bear Grease<[link removed]>
Sunday, March 2 through Sunday, March 9 at various times
Featuring an all-Indigenous cast, this hilarious twist on the 1978 classic, Grease, reimagines the beloved musical as culturally relevant with Indigenous humor and pride. Bear Grease is the brainchild of Crystle Lightning (Cree) and MC RedCloud (Huichol), a husband-and-wife hip-hop duo who go by the name LightningCloud.
🎨 EYES ON PALESTINE<[link removed]>
Saturday, March 2 through Tuesday, March 12
Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center will be exhibiting EYES ON PALESTINE, featuring artwork from the group Utopix. Palestine has been a constant calling for our members from the very onset of Utopix five years ago, and with redoubled efforts in recent months. On several occasions, we have organized digital galleries to show solidarity with Palestine represented in art. This exhibit draws from those collections alongside original productions.
🏛️ Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day<[link removed]>
Thursday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
At Lobby Day, you will learn from leaders in Minnesota’s reproductive freedom movement about the historic progress we’ve made and the work that’s ahead, receive training and resources to prepare for meeting with your state legislators, and network with fellow community members. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Aquamarine header image with white text that says "Community Job Postings"<[link removed]>
Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community
Licensed Social Worker LSW<[link removed]>, Al-Maa'uun
REACH Project Coordinator<[link removed]>, American Indian Cancer Foundation
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, American Indian Family Center
Part-Time Grant Writing Consultant,<[link removed]> Appetite for Change
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Asian American Organizing Project
Development Coordinator/Grant Writer<[link removed]>, Ayada Leads
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Bdote Learning Center
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Black Visions
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, CHANGE INC
Communications and Narrative Campaigner,<[link removed]> CTUL
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Dream of Wild Health
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Division of Indian Work
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Family Tree Clinic
Accounting Manager,<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>Hope Community
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Hmong American Farmers Association
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Joyce Preschool
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, MIGIZI
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, New Native Theatre
Program Officers (2 positions),<[link removed]> Northwest Area Foundation
Director of Programs<[link removed]>, Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Mental Health Therapist – Independent Contractor<[link removed]>, RECLAIM
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Red Lake Endazhi-Nitaawiging
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, Southeast Community Organization
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> St. Paul Youth Services
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Take Action MN
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, TONE UP
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Urban Homeworks
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, WaterLegacy
Executive Office Manager<[link removed]>, West Broadway Business and Area Coalition
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> White Earth Land Recovery Project
Have an event or job posting you'd like to share in our newsletter? Contact [email protected]
<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>
<[link removed]>
Donate<[link removed]>
Unsubscribe<[link removed]>
Headwaters Foundation for Justice<[link removed]>
2801 21st Ave S, Ste 132B | Minneapolis, MN 55407
<[link removed]>
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