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February E-Newsletter

* Giving Project Grant Info Session and Application Deadline
* Events, Calls to Action, and Resources





Giving Project Grant Info Session and Application Deadline

Giving Project Grants <[link removed]> invest in Minnesota-based organizations that are led by and for Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC) with $ 15,000 of general operating support. Eligible organizations will need to tell us about how they prioritize community organizing as the core strategy to build community power to change systems and advance equity and justice.

Program staff are hosting an Info Session this Saturday, February 12 <[link removed]> at Noon. RSVP to learn about the program basics and ask any application-related questions.

The Giving Project grant deadline is 5 p.m. Central on Thursday, February 18. If you have program specific questions, contact Program Director Allison Johnson Heist <mailto:[email protected]>, 612-400-6264. If you want technical help with the grant portal, please connect with Program Manager Ray Martinez <mailto:[email protected]>, or 612-400-6262.






















Events, Calls to Action, and Resources

Deep Canvass Phonebank – Minneapolis <[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 10 at 6 p.m.
The problems we face are bigger than one campaign, one issue, or one election. Join us Wednesday nights for Deep Canvassing into Minneapolis where we will connect with folks across the city to build the grassroots people power that we need to govern regardless of who holds elected office.

Register <[link removed]> for the Zoom link.

Manidoo Ogitigaan Ojibwe Language Table <[link removed]>
Thursday, February 11 at 7 p.m.
Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating. This is a language table for intermediate to advanced speakers; however, all are welcome to come listen and observe! We will only speak Ojibwe in this language table with the exception of 15 minutes toward the end of the session. When you email Zac, we will send you the room codes.

We’re Having a Celebration and You’re Invited <[link removed]>
Thursday, February 11 at 5 p.m.
Join Family Tree Clinic and supporters like performer Miss Peppermint, author Marlon James, and many more as we kick off the construction of our new trauma-informed, environmentally conscious, art-infused, community-powered medical clinic and education center at Franklin and Nicollet in Minneapolis.

Join the party on Facebook Live or on Family Tree’s website. We can’t wait to share the excitement with you!

Essential Worker Video Series <[link removed]>
Friday, February 12 at Noon
As part of the Essential Worker video series, The Awood Center members will talk about what it has been like for workers during COVID and what we need corporations and elected officials to do to step up and support essential workers on the front line.

Conditioning with Young Dance <[link removed]>
Friday, February 12 at 4:15 p.m.
Join us for a family conditioning class for dancers and dance enthusiasts. This class, taught by Janine Watkins, will introduce a conditioning regimen that will allow dancers the opportunity to build strength and stamina to complement their dance training and prevent injuries.

Sunday Care and Action Circles <[link removed]>
Sunday, February 14 at 10 a.m.
As we continue to face the compounding crises of the Covid-19 pandemic together, we know that connection is medicine. This winter, we are going to connect for 1-hour weekly gatherings.

Our circles will build community, share political education and discussion (no homework!) and share rituals to ensure the cultural trauma of Covid-19 is not forgotten in the public memory.

Deaf Queer Parents Support Group <[link removed]>
Monday, February 15 at 7 p.m.
Parents of LGBTQIA+ children and youth adults and/or parents identifying as LGBTQIA+ are invited to join us for a time of education, sharing, and empowerment. This group is a peer to peer support group.

To RVSP and get the zoom link or request for accommodations (i.e. CDI, etc), please contact Bethany Gehman at [email protected] or Kathy Manlapas at [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Winter Dance Experience <[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 16 at 4:30 p.m.
IGNITE, EXPAND, and RECHARGE your understanding and joy of dance by participating in the Winter Dance Experience, a mini festival of classes for body, mind, and soul.

CLASSES are FREE for currently enrolled Young Dance students. Individuals not currently enrolled in Young Dance - $ 12/class or $ 25 WDE Family Pass to festival (Family Pass provides the option for guardians and siblings to sign up for any and all classes offered during the Winter Dance Experience).

Muslim Day at the Capitol <[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
As-Salamu alaykum & peace be upon you. This past year has been a trying one for the Muslim community. With the blessings of Allah, the Muslim community has grown in many ways. But perhaps the most foundational blessing of 2020 is to show us just how powerful we are when we come together.

Still, there is so much yet to do. Racism & Islamophobia are alive and well in the very political fabric of our nation. We need to protect the rights of our neighbors. We need to protect renters from eviction. We need to strengthen voting access. We need to tackle rising Islamophobia and white nationalism.

This year, 2021, comes with both political responsibilities and opportunities in Minnesota. The redistricting of the entire MN electoral districts is taking place this year. As well, our duty as Muslim is to represent and give our message of Islam to the rest of the world.

Art Circle <[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 16 at 5 p.m.
This Art Circle was created so that people have a space to create among fellow artists. Don't sit at home and create by yourself. Come down to the Dakota Wicohan Office. We are also offering tips and tricks and a light refreshment. This is an adults only activity.

Covid-19 safety precautions and size limitations will be set in place. The maximum number of participants is 15 per group and face masks must be worn at all times when in the office building. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be on hand. Pidamayaye!

Deep Canvass Phone Bank to Stop Line 3 <[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 16 at 6 p.m.
Join us for a deep canvass phone bank to call Minnesotans throughout the state, inviting them into the movement to stop Line 3.

We need to make sure everyone knows about this devastating pipeline and how to join the movement to stop it.

Deep canvassing means we are calling people to have relational conversations where we share our own stories, listen to the stories of the people we call, and invite them to take concrete action with us.

We need a world that puts people and the planet first - NOT profit. Together, we can build strong statewide solidarity and stop Enbridge’s Line 3 tar sands pipeline. Together, we can build a Minnesota that centers life - a Minnesota where everyone's children and their children’s children can flourish.

Our Plant Relatives: A Wintertime Storytelling with Hope Flanagan <[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 17 at 5:30 p.m.
Aadizookedaa! Let's tell the Legends! Please register to receive the Zoom link. This way we can avoid security issues and ensure a great event.

This event is hosted by Dream of Wild Health and Gatherings Cafe, in collaboration with the Indigenous Food Network.

Text Bank to Stop Line 3 <[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 17 at 3:30 p.m.
Join us <[link removed]> for a text bank to text Minnesotans throughout the state, inviting them into the movement to stop Line 3. We need to make sure everyone knows about this devastating pipeline and how to join the movement to stop it.

Text banking is a great way to reach people who might not answer a phone call. Our text conversations are relational and give us the chance to share our own stories, listen to the concerns of the people we text, and invite them to take concrete action with us.

We need a world that puts people and the planet first - NOT profit. Together, we can build strong statewide solidarity and stop Enbridge’s tar sands pipeline. Together, we can build a Minnesota that centers life - a Minnesota where everyone's children and their children’s children can flourish.

COVID-19 Resources <[link removed]>
Thursday, February 18 at Noon
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter in place order, Northside Economic Opportunity Network and West Broadway Business & Area Coalition will be hosting this month's Northside Business Luncheon virtually!

As we are all adapting to the events of the past year in different ways and at different paces, many of us are also still learning how to operate businesses in the midst of a pandemic. This month's topic is "COVID-19 Resources," where panelists will offer insight on current resources for small businesses, financial and otherwise, as well as how to access them.

TakeAction Minnesota Caucus and Convention Training <[link removed]>
Thursday, February 18 at 5 p.m.
Please join us for a two-part Caucus and Convention training!

***Pre-registration is required!***

Part 1: Thursday, Feb. 18, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (sign up here:　 [link removed] <[link removed]>

Part 2: Thursday, March 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. (sign up here:　 [link removed] <[link removed]>

Caucuses and party conventions are an essential way to engage in meaningful conversations with our neighbors, participate as decision-makers, support those who will co-govern with us, and ensure direct engagement in our electoral process at the grassroots level.

Have questions? Send us a message and we’ll sort it out together. We look forward to seeing you on February 18 and March 4 to learn more about the caucus and convention process and build people-centered power together!

Disability Activism and Support Space <[link removed]>
Friday, February 19 at 6 p.m.
This is a space for self-identified people with disabilities to gather, support one another, and take action to create the safe, equitable and joyful future we all deserve. We can’t wait to be in community with you.

Ojibwe Clan Teachings through the Stars <[link removed]>
Friday, February 19 at 7 p.m.
This online event will teach about the Ojibwe clan system and how you can view them in the stars. Zoom room 694 141 3557 password: moozoog

Towards Abolition: SEA Histories and Futurities <[link removed]>
Saturday, February 20 at 10 a.m.
How can we as Southeast Asians make connections between our own histories and experiences of state violence with the movement for Black lives? How can learning about our own communities’ histories inform our understanding of abolition? In this workshop, we will examine SEA history and resistance via interactive and reflective activities. Facilitated by Ariana Yang, this workshop <[link removed]> will also ask attendees to envision new and just futures for our shared liberations across communities.

Ariana Yang (she/her) is a second-generation Hmong womxn and daughter of refugees. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Culture and Teaching at the University of Minnesota. She also serves as a Graduate Assistant at the Asian Pacific American Resource Center (APARC) and as a Writing Consultant on campus. She is deeply committed to transformative justice and intersectionality in education. In the spirit of Yuri Kochiyama, she believes that this world is ours to build.

NOTE: Due to the content shared in this workshop and to hold a safe space, this workshop is specifically reserved for SEA community members. We ask that non-SEA communities join us in future workshops!

General Meeting - Mpls United For Rent Control <[link removed]>
Saturday, February 20 at Noon
Join the Minneapolis United for Rent Control coalition as we organize to achieve a strong Rent Control policy for Minneapolis!

Community and Opportunity Focused Conversation <[link removed]>
Tuesday, February 23 at 6 p.m.
This meeting is inviting the Brooklyn Center community to participate in the discussion and provide input on the proposed development. The City of Brooklyn Center, in partnership with the community, is exploring development of an Entrepreneur Market Plaza. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Indigenous Food Sovereignty 101: A Conversation between NATIFS and Dream of Wild Health <[link removed]>
Wednesday, February 24 at 1 p.m.
Indigenous Food Sovereignty 101 will feature Hope Flanagan from Dream of Wild Health, Armando Medinaceli from NATIFS, and Felicia Galvan, a student at University of Minnesota-Morris. The panelists will discuss the basics of Indigenous food sovereignty as well as ways to get involved.

Indigenous Food Sovereignty 101: A Conversation between NATIFS and Dream of Wild Health is held in collaboration with the Indigenous Food Network. The event is free, and everyone is welcome.

Register <[link removed]> in advance for this webinar.

Grand Opening! Black Table Arts Cooperative <[link removed]>
Friday, February 25 at 11 a.m.
2021 is bringing in exciting times! Join us for the grand opening of the Black Table Arts Cooperative. Throughout the day staff will be giving tours and signing up new members. Open house style, masks and hand sanitizer will be provided, social distancing required.

For six years Black Table Arts has been gathering black communities at the intersections of artistic practice, civic engagement and community organizing. This is a public gathering centering black lives, we ask that this is uplifted and respected.

BTA’s Pay-what-you-can art cooperative will be a space for art making, community education and black joy. Designed for black creatives in the Twin cities to have a space to come together, and create toward the advancement of the black community, for better black futures.

Celebrate the Love: Virtual Gala <[link removed]>
Saturday, February 27 at 10:45 a.m.
It’s been a tough year – come CELEBRATE and support the resilience of RECLAIM’s communities! Our first-ever interactive virtual Celebrate the Love event features an expanded silent auction, virtual activity rooms, entertainment, plenty of opportunities to socialize, and a lineup of speakers designed to inspire and heal.

A Toast to AuSM <[link removed]>
Sunday, February 28 at 11 a.m.
Join the Autism Society of Minnesota as we celebrate our 50th year of service to the Minnesota autism community with an exciting, interactive brunch at home event: A Toast to AuSM. Gather your friends and family virtually, each preparing a brunch as you like it, and AuSM will entertain you with an interactive online program.

2021 Virtual Youth Summit <[link removed]>
Sunday, March 14 at 9:30 a.m.
Registration is now open for the OutFront MN 2021 Youth Summit! This online experience will provide a virtual communal space for middle school (6th-8th grade) and high school (9th-12th grade) students and their educators to connect, learn about various LGBTQ+ topics and hear about resources and opportunities available to them. Find more information and register here <[link removed]>.

Interested in being a sponsor <[link removed]>? Your generous support will ensure that more than 300 students and educators from across our state are able to come together online to learn more about LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and participate actively in our democracy. We are excited to hear what you want to get out of a sponsorship, and we are happy to negotiate a special package unique to your business, school, or organization!




















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