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What's New this Month?
The Giving Project's Ramp-up to Relaunch
Shoutout to the Native Community Grantmaking Circle
Reimagining our Black Movement Ecosystem
April community events
Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
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The Giving Project's Ramp-up to Relaunch
You may have heard of the Headwaters Giving Project, but did you know that there are 9 community funds across the U.S. running their own unique Giving Projects? Our team recently had the opportunity to visit our friends at the
Crossroads Fund in Chicago<[link removed]>, and the
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The Headwaters Giving Project team shadowed different training sessions in preparation for our own upcoming Giving Project. At Bread & Roses Community Fund, they sat in on a two-day political education workshop where the cohort reflected on their personal and historical relationships with race & class. During their visit to Crossroads Fund, they experienced the power of the Meaningful Gift Ceremony, where cohort members explored their relationship to money & class and committed to making a bold and meaningful personal gift to the Giving Project.
Now our team is back, revived, and inspired for our very own Minnesota-based Giving Project. And you won't have to wait for long... cohort applications will be opening on Wednesday, May 1st!
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Shoutout to the Native Community Grantmaking Circle
Meet our current Native Community Grantmaking Circle! Since 1999, this Circle has included Native community members from diverse Native Nations and communities, coming together to make grantmaking decisions for the Fund of the Sacred Circle (FSC). Our current Grantmaking Circle recently convened at the Owámni Restaurant to finalize some big grant-making decisions, and are pictured here near Owámniyomni (Turbalent Waters), a river that holds deep cultural and historical significance for the Dakota people.
We are excited to celebrate the ongoing work of these community grantmakers and to announce our FSC grantee partners later this year. Thank you to the Native Community Grantmaking Circle: Brittenany Gillespie, Liberty Greene, Hieu Nguyen, Micah Prairie Chicken, Kelsey Scares The Hawk, Whitney Spears
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Reimagining our Black Movement Ecosystem
Last month, we were able to reconvene with Black Movement Ecosystem (BME) Fellows and Leadership Table Members at the Headwaters office. As we work towards relaunching Headwaters' BME fund and network, our Program Team is taking the time to reimagine the future of this work by brainstorming with our community.
Thank you to our friends for joining our work towards rebuilding our BME work. We're feeling energized for the future of what we're building! As we continue to build, we'll be sharing more details on how you can join us.
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April Community Events
🚧 Building Demolition Festival<[link removed]>
Wednesday, April 10 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
COPAL is excited to announce the development of the
Latino Center for Community Engagement (LCCE)<[link removed]>, located at 2905 E Lake Street. The LCCE represents more than just physical reconstruction; it means a step in empowering our community and it's just around the corner. To celebrate this remarkable moment, we invite you to join us for the Building Demolition Festival at the LCCE. There will be family-friendly activities, music, food, and dance!
💃 Celebration of Native American Fashion<[link removed]>
Saturday, April 13 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
This fashion show is a public activity to enhance the Tweed Museum of Art's "Then and Now: Ojibway Cultural Traditions" art exhibition AND inform attendees about the rich, vibrant and cultural history, designs, and symbology of past and present Native American fashion. The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and the Tweed Museum of Art are looking forward to having the community be a part of this gala event. The event was curated by Wendy Savage, Fond du Lac Ojibwe tribal member.
⚾ Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi Day at the St. Paul Saints<[link removed]>
Sunday, April 14 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi at CHS Field with the St. Paul Saints! On Sunday, April 14th, they are partnering with the St. Paul Saints to FUNdraise for their organization! Support their mission to engage people to honor and care for our natural places and the sacred sites and cultural value within them, all while enjoying a fun evening at the ball game!
🏬 Cooperative Info Session<[link removed]>
Thursday, April 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The African Career, Education and Resource, Inc. (ACER) is hosting a Cooperative Info Session. This is a workshop on exploring what cooperatives are and the impact cooperatives have in communities. Access opportunities creating Wealth and Economic Justice. Learn about what is a cooperative, the historical journey and story of community-owned commercial spaces, like the ACER INC Innovation & Catalyst Center in Brooklyn Center, and how cooperative ownership can reshape and uplift and achieve a more just and fair economic landscape for small and micro businesses within our communities.
📚 An Evening with Karen Felecia Nance and Her New Book <[link removed]>
Thursday, April 18 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
In Black Ink and Black Market Reads presents an evening with Karen Felecia Nance and her new book "Ethel Ray: Living in the White, Gray, and Black." Be a part of history as Karen Nance’s book chronicles the early life of her grandmother, Ethel Ray Nance for the very first time. Find out how a pivotal figure of the NAACP who worked closely with W.E.B. Du Bois, and the first colored woman to be part of the Minnesota Legislature, fought through racial injustice and the trials of being biracial during one of Minnesota’s most challenging eras for Black people. Hosted at The Capri, enjoy food, discussion and a book signing. This event is free and open to the public.
💵 Workshop Series: Align Your Wealth with Social Justice<[link removed]>
Fridays, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, and June 7
How much is really enough? This is a workshop series to help you overcome scarcity about money and redistribute wealth with ease. When you can compassionately get to know the causes of your feelings of scarcity, shame, overwhelm and avoidance, you can move towards a confident, committed redistribution goal much more peacefully. This is an 8-part workshop series with tiered pricing.
📸 IN FOCUS: Injustice in America<[link removed]>
Saturday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Opening Reception at Vine Arts Gallery featuring portraits by WE ARE ALL CRIMINALS and Emily Baxter. Join us on opening night to also participate in "Beyond the Ballot," a training by TONE UP at 6 p.m. This training expands the focus of elections to include a relational democracy. Light refreshments provided.
Glow Up Re-Opening of Roots Cafe<[link removed]>
Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Join Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, the Roots Cafe team, and partners to celebrate the leveling up of the coffee shop and gallery space. Meet their baristas, taste new menu offerings, and take gifts home from the Indigenous spring market!
🎥 Insurgent Transmissions: Wajib by Annemarie Jacir<[link removed]>
Wednesday, April 24 at 7 p.m.
Insurgent Transmissions is a film series highlighting the varied Palestinian experience. Made by contemporary Palestinian makers, the films depict the many ways that Palestinians resist occupation in their daily lives and filmmaking practices. Beginning with Annemarie Jacir’s touching family drama, Wajib, the programming will unfold as a series of transmissions: Jacir chooses the second film, and each subsequent filmmaker will select the next film in the series.
🦅 Wambli Soars! Education, Appreciation, and Support for DIW<[link removed]>
Saturday, April 27 at 4 p.m.
WAMBLI SOARS! is the Division of Indian Work’s annual fundraiser (formerly known as LEAP!) Enjoy a delicious Native feast catered by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community catering service. Hosted by local favorite, Don Shelby, the evening’s exciting program includes a Native dancing demonstration and remarks by MN State Senator Mary Kunesh and DIW’s Executive Director Louise Matson. You’ll also have an opportunity to participate in a Native Round Dance!
❤️ Sowing the Seeds of Power: A CTUL Despedida for Veronica & Ruth<[link removed]>
Saturday, April 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The membership of Centro de Trabajadores Unidos en la Lucha (Center for Workers United in the Struggle) are celebrating the leadership and contributions of Veronica and Ruth as they mark their departure from staff. We invite you to join us in this joyful send-off for both as they reflect on a 10+ years of building power with and for working Minnesotans.
💃 The 1st Queer & Trans and their Friends: Cambodian New Year Runway Show<[link removed]>
Saturday, April 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
It’s the season of new cycles! Come and celebrate the first Queer & Trans and their Friends: Cambodian New Year Runway Show. We will be showcasing clothing and apparel made by Khmer American makers from all across the Country. Secure your seat on our catwalk! Your tickets include entry, food, and light beverages. Hosted at the Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center. All are welcome!
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Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, American Indian Family Center
Multiple Positions<[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]> Black Visions
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, CHANGE INC
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> CTUL
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Division of Indian Work
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Dream of Wild Health
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Family Tree Clinic
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Hmong American Farmers Association
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Joyce Preschool
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, MIGIZI
Community Advocate<[link removed]>, MN8
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Native Governance Center
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> New Native Theatre
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Northwest Indian Community Development Center
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Penumbra Theatre
Mental Health Therapist – Independent Contractor<[link removed]>, RECLAIM
Multiple Positions<[link removed]>, Red Lake Endazhi-Nitaawiging
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> St. Paul Youth Services
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> Take Action MN
Community Organizer<[link removed]>, TONE UP
Executive Assistant and Office Coordinator<[link removed]>, Urban Homeworks
Multiple Positions,<[link removed]> White Earth Land Recovery Project
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