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September Newsletter: Latino Heritage Month / Events/ Community Engagement /New Legislative Director / Board Meeting




2022 Latino Heritage Month / Mes de la Herencia Latina 2022
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*Unidad for a Stronger Minnesota*

Two years ago, facing an unprecedented pandemic, our communities were on the front lines as essential workers, tele-working, in confinement, or re-building Latino businesses and our social and cultural fabric. This year feels already a little bit different as Latino Minnesotans across the state are preparing and celebrating lively parades and events honoring Central American, Mexican, and Chilean Independence that combined, serve as the foundation of Hispanic Heritage Month which unites us.

As we know, in September of 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. In 1989, it was expanded to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15-Oct. 15). The start date is significant because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on Sept. 16 and Sept. 18, respectively.

This month, we stress the importance of unity among Americans of Latino descent in Minnesota and across the country. We also want to acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Minnesotanxs of different walks of life who have kept the economy going and showed so much resilience in supporting their families during these last two challenging years.

We are grateful for your sacrifices and hard work that unites our community with strength, resourcefulness, resilience, and hope. Thank you!

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Hace dos a?os, frente a una pandemia sin precedentes, nuestras comunidades estaban en primera l?nea como trabajadores esenciales, teletrabajando, en confinamiento o reconstruyendo negocios latinos y nuestro tejido social y cultural. Este a?o ya se siente un poco diferente: los latinos de Minnesota en todo el estado est?n preparando y celebrando animados desfiles y eventos en honor a la independencia de Centroam?rica, M?xico y Chile que, combinados, sirven como base que nos une durante el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Como sabemos, en septiembre de 1968, el Congreso autoriz? al presidente Lyndon B. Johnson a proclamar la Semana Nacional de la Herencia Hispana observada durante la semana que inclu?a el 15 y el 16 de septiembre. En 1989, se ampli? a una celebraci?n de un mes (15 de septiembre). -15 de octubre). La fecha de inicio es significativa porque es el aniversario de la independencia de cinco pa?ses latinoamericanos: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras y Nicaragua. Adem?s, M?xico y Chile celebran sus d?as de independencia el 16 y 18 de septiembre, respectivamente.

Este mes enfatizamos la importancia de la unidad entre los estadounidenses de ascendencia latina en Minnesota y en todo el pa?s. Tambi?n queremos reconocer y celebrar las contribuciones de los Minnesotanxs de diferentes ?mbitos de la vida que han mantenido la econom?a en marcha y han mostrado tanta resiliencia para apoyar a sus familias durante estos ?ltimos dos a?os dif?ciles.

Estamos agradecidos por sus sacrificios y arduo trabajo que une a nuestra comunidad con fuerza, ingenio, resiliencia y esperanza. ?Gracias!

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a portrait of Latinos in MN [ [link removed] ]

*Hispanic/Latinx Minnesotans*

To learn more about the main socio-demographic characteristics of Latino Minnesotans, read here [ [link removed] ] the report ?A Portrait of Hispanic/Latinx in Minnesota? that MCLA released last year based on 2020 Census data and the American Community Survey.?

El reporte en *espa?ol* puedes leerlo aqui [ [link removed] ].?

As for Latinos in the United States, check here [ [link removed] ] some data and fun facts by the U. S. Census Bureau.


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Latino Heritage Month Events in the Community

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There are many celebrations highlighting the vibrancy and diversity of our communities.

MCLA is a proud supporter of CLUES Gala Latina [ [link removed] ]?on September 15,??LEDC?s Taco Tour [ [link removed] ]?on September 24 and LEDC's?Golf Tournament. [ [link removed] ]?on September 26. We have also compiled a list of different activities happening this month. Check here [ [link removed] ].

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Other events/ Otros eventos
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*Maya Society of Minnesota*

Friday, October 7th, 7:00pm? Lecture by Dr. Iyaxel Cojti Ren, PhD. Vanderbilt University?? [link removed]

*Manteniendo nuestra memoria hist?rica por medio de la tradici?n del amanecer en el altiplano Maya*

Por Iyaxel Cojt? Ren [ [link removed] ]

Los pueblos antiguos Mesoamericanos tuvieron una conciencia hist?rica que se manifest? en el desarrollo de sistemas de escritura, la producci?n de libros, y la tradici?n oral en donde se guarda la memoria de sus primeros asentamientos y de sus antepasados. Para estos pueblos, el pasado fue presentado como una serie de soles o amaneceres, en donde cada amanecer represent? una etapa en su desarrollo hist?ricos y cultural. En el altiplano Maya, cada amanecer estuvo conectado con la toma de nuevos territorios, con la consolidaci?n de alianzas pol?ticas, y la construcci?n de sus principales edificios religiosos y pol?ticos. En esta presentaci?n hablar? sobre c?mo los pueblos del altiplano Maya recrearon el amanecer primordial y sobre sus implicaciones en la vida pol?tica, cultural, y religiosa de las comunidades tanto en la antig?edad como el presente desde un enfoque interdisciplinario.

*Keeping our historical memory through the dawn tradition in the Maya highlands*

By Iyaxel Cojti Ren [ [link removed] ]

The ancient Mesoamerican peoples had a historical consciousness that manifested with the development of writing systems, the production of books, and oral tradition where the memory of their first settlements and their ancestors was kept. The Mesoamerican peoples presented their past as a series of suns or sunrises, where each sunrise represented a stage in their historical and cultural development. In the Mayan highlands, each dawn was connected with the taking of new territories, with the consolidation of political alliances, and the construction of their main religious and political buildings. In this presentation, I will talk about how the peoples of the Maya highlands recreated the primordial dawn and its implications in the political, cultural, and religious life of the communities both in ancient times and in the present from an interdisciplinary approach.

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Welcome to our New Legislative and Policy Director / Bienvenida a nuestra nueva Directora Legislativa y de Politicas

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Nicauris Heredia-Rosario has been promoted to the position of Legislative and Policy Director. We are very excited to see her in this leadership role after working one year as our Office and Communications Manager. Nicauris excelled in supporting the Council?s operations and being proactive in legislative and community engagement efforts among many other projects to improve outreach with a diverse set of stakeholders. Nicauris earned her M.A. in Political Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and her B.A. in Political Science/Public Administration from Rhode Island College. Prior to joining MCLA, Nicauris spent three years as a Political Science graduate instructor at the University of Minnesota, where she worked with students from diverse backgrounds. Before coming to Minnesota, she was an Administrative Assistant Intern for World Affairs Council of Rhode Island, and a Legislative Intern for Congressman Jim Langevin. At the Rhode Island State House, she served as Legislative Intern for Representative Grace Diaz.

*Thank you to Felipe Illescas who served in this position for two years and a half, and congratulations to Nicauris!*

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Nicauris Heredia-Rosario ha sido ascendida al cargo de Directora Legislativo y de Pol?ticas. Estamos muy emocionados de verla en este rol de liderazgo despu?s de trabajar un a?o como nuestra Administradora de Oficina y Comunicaciones. Nicauris se destac? en el apoyo a las operaciones del Consejo y en ser proactiva en los esfuerzos legislativos y de participaci?n comunitaria, entre muchos otros proyectos para mejorar el enlace con un conjunto diverso de miembros comunitarios. Nicauris obtuvo su Maestr?a en Ciencias Pol?ticas de la Universidad de Minnesota-Twin Cities y su B.A. en Ciencias Pol?ticas/Administraci?n P?blica de Rhode Island College. Antes de unirse a MCLA, Nicauris pas? tres a?os como instructora de posgrado en Ciencias Pol?ticas en la Universidad de Minnesota, donde trabaj? con estudiantes de diversos or?genes. Antes de venir a Minnesota, fue pasante de asistente administrativo para el Consejo de Asuntos Mundiales de Rhode Island y pasante legislativa del congresista Jim Langevin. En la Casa de Representantes de la legislatura estatal de Rhode Island, se desempe?? como pasante legislativa para la representante Grace Diaz.

*?Gracias a Felipe Illescas que se desempe?? en este cargo durante dos a?os y medio, y felicidades a Nicauris!*

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MCLA in the community: Summer Community Engagement Centered on Latinx Youth

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This summer, MCLA hosted in-person visits in Crookston, Owatonna, Brooklyn Center, Saint Paul and Minneapolis. We want to thank our partners and community ambassadors in each one of these locations. Without their help and guidance, these engaging and productive conversations would not have happened.
As in previous years, the purpose was to connect with the community with a focus on Latinx young people, inform the community about the agency?s work, and to learn more about what the main issues are in the state, to help us prioritize legislative actions and prepare our legislative agenda for the next biennium. During these discussions, we also reminded participants about the importance of registering to vote and shared resources [ [link removed] ]to make sure that all eligible Latino(a) citizens make their vote matters.

Watch [ [link removed] ]here a video with welcoming remarks by *Governor Walz*?and talking about the importance of civic engagement.

We are finalizing our report, so stay tuned!


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Share your thoughts now! Help MCLA identify legislative priorities for 2023!

As MCLA prepares its legislative priorities for the 2023 Legislative Session, we want to ensure that our agenda is rooted in Hispanic/Latine Minnesotans? needs, concerns, and solutions. That is why, over the summer, MCLA engaged with communities in the Metro area and Greater Minnesota through listening sessions. In addition to these listening sessions, we want to invite you to fill out this short anonymous survey. Your responses will help guide our priorities for the next legislative session.

*Click here? [ [link removed] ]*to fill out the survey by?*September 23, 2022.*

If you have questions regarding the survey, please contact:

Legislative and Policy Director,?Nicauris Heredia Rosario [email protected]

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?Comparte tus ideas ahora! ?Ayuda a MCLA a identificar las prioridades legislativas para el 2023!

A medida que MCLA prepara prioridades legislativas para la Sesi?n Legislativa de 2023, queremos asegurarnos de que nuestra agenda se base en las necesidades, preocupaciones y soluciones de la comunidades latinas de Minnesota. Es por eso que, durante el verano, MCLA se ha reunido con las comunidades Latinas en el ?rea metropolitana y otras partes de Minnesota a trav?s de sesiones de escucha. Adem?s de estas sesiones de escucha, queremos invitarlo a completar esta breve encuesta an?nima. Sus respuestas ayudar?n a guiar nuestras prioridades para la pr?xima sesi?n legislativa.

*Haga clic aqu?? [ [link removed] ]*para completar la encuesta antes del*?23 de septiembre de 2022*.

Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, comun?quese con:

Legislative and Policy Director,?Nicauris Heredia Rosario [email protected]

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MCLA Board Meeting
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*Meeting open to the public / Reuni?n abierta al p?blico en general*
*Meeting Link / Enlace para la Reuni?n:*
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Meeting number / N?mero de la Reuni?n: 2482 393 0608
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