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Headwaters Community News

  • October's Radical Rest artist: Michelle Defoe
  • Job opportunities from the Headwaters community
  • October community events

October's Radical Rest artist: Michelle Defoe

Late in 2021, we released 2022 Radical Rest Calendar. We invited artists to contribute pieces and reflections about the theme of radical rest, and the role of art and rest in movements. Our second annual calendar, a beautiful collection of art and meditations on rest, is the result.
 
This month, we are excited to introduce October's Radical Rest featured artist - Michelle Defoe! Michelle Defoe is an Ojibwe artist, painter, beadwork artist, and moccasin maker from Red Cliff, Wisconsin, living and working in Minnesota.
 
Her featured piece is titled "Safe Place."
 
She shares about the piece, "I chose this piece to submit for radical rest because, even in the midst of a storm, we can find peacefulness and calmness. Finding this “safe place” or “calm place” in the midst of chaos is what helps us process trauma, anxiety, fear and confusion. We can find this place within ourselves. We can share this calmness with our children to role model for them what self-care looks like. We can be that calm place for them until they are able to create that for themselves."
 
Make sure to keep an eye on our social media platforms over the rest of the month to find out more opportunities to learn about and connect with Michelle and her artwork!
 
And be sure to head to our website to find out more about Michelle and her featured piece!
Two images side by side surrounded by a dark aqua border. On the left, a painting of a mother and daughter on the back of a green turtle. They are on purple waves and the sky behind them is blue, purple, and black. There are ornamental flowers in the upper corners. On the right is a photo of the artist, Michelle Defoe. She is wearing a black hat and black shirt and has orange and pink hair. She looks directly at the camera.

Job Opportunities from the Headwaters Community

October Community Events

2nd Annual Mid-Autumn Film Night - The SEAD Project
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Films, films, films! Share in the magic with us for a second year this Fri, Oct 14th at The SEAD Project's Mid-Autumn Film Night---or MAFN---An outdoor screening of Southeast Asian pasts, presents, and futures made by SEA filmmakers both near and far.

From California, to Laos, and back to the Twin Cities, MAFN will be a portal for our SEA community to see themselves and celebrate our people through the artistic eyes of SEA film creatives.

Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project International Organizing Kickback
Friday, October 14, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

Come join us for this dinner and dialogue. We're bringing Axmed Maxamed a khaniis diasporic Somali activist, and organiser to share his journey organizing somali LGBTQIA+ members around the world. We want to cultivate a space for Trans National solidarity around the rights and protections of LGBTQIA+ Black migrants. We hope to see you there!

All Park Alliance for Change Annual Member Meeting
Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 10 a.m.

APAC is a park resident-led organization. On October 15, we will hold our Annual Meeting for members and you can attend, either in-person or online, to get useful information and to help make important decisions for the organization, including picking our 2023 Legislative Agenda.

Learn about: Your Legal Rights & How to Enforce Them; How to Apply for Rental Assistance or Home Rehab Funds; How to Buy Your Park

CTUL's Anniversary Gala, Quinceañera de CTUL: 15 years of worker power
Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 6 p.m.

CTUL is turning 15 and it's time to celebrate! Join us for our program, share delicious food, connect with people, dance, and enjoy fun fall activities for the whole family.

QUEERSPACE Collective Spirit Day 2022
Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 4 p.m.

Spirit Day is a free-to-attend celebration event for LGBTQ+ youth. This unique event brings together creativity, art, music, and food in a space where LGBTQ+ youth can feel safe and empowered to be their true selves. We will have drag performances, art project, resources, activities, and more! We can't wait to celebrate with you!

Indigenous Pink Day 2022
Thursday, October 20, 2022

Join the American Indian Cancer Foundation (AICAF) for its 8th annual Indigenous Pink event! Indigenous Pink is a national breast cancer awareness campaign for Native people. Our team invites Indigenous people of all ages to join us by wearing pink and sharing photos on social media using the hashtag #IndigenousPink to raise awareness of breast cancer in Indian Country. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Native women, and is the second leading cause of cancer death. However, all bodies have breast tissue and are at risk for developing breast cancer. Indigenous Pink Day aims to educate Native communities about the importance of early detection, and remind women, men, non-binary, and genderfluid relatives to talk to their doctors about breast cancer screening.

October LGBTQIA2S+ 101 Training
Thursday, October 20, 2022 At 2 p.m.

OutFront is excited to announce a new monthly webinar “LGBTQIA2S+ 101” that covers important definitions, guidance on pronoun usage, and other best practices on creating queer inclusive spaces. Every month non-profit organizations, volunteers, small businesses, and community members are invited to join a small team of OutFront Minnesota trainers to go over these topics and hold space for any questions.

These trainings are designed to help foster safer spaces for all people, minimize harm, and equip you with the tools necessary to genuinely interact with queer folks.

Born To Lead
Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 5 p.m.

The purpose of the event is to give WOC candidates the attention they deserve to celebrate their hard work, political ambition and intersectionality. In this platform the candidates share their motivations for running for public office and talk about their experiences in their campaign fields. Past alumnae found the event energizing and acknowledge how inspiring was to meet and connect with candidates who have had similar campaign experience.

RECLAIM Open House 2022
Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6 p.m.

Join us for our annual Open House at our NEW office! Meet the RECLAIM staff and board, learn about our programs, and get involved!

You are invited to RECLAIM's Open House on Thursday, October 20 from 6-8 PM. We invite you and our clients, families, volunteers, neighbors, supporters, and donors to visit our NEW office space, meet our staff and board, and learn about our programs.

We will have a spoken program with guest speakers, tours of our office, and light snacks and beverages.

The Bridge for Youth CommUNITY Celebration
Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 5 p.m.

Join Us for a Celebration of LGBTQ+ Youth Voice Featuring Nina DiAngelo as MC for the evening, and special guest speakers, including Minneapolis City Council President Andrea Jenkins, former youth at The Bridge, Emi Nietfeld author of “Acceptance”, and a member of The Bridge Youth Advisory Board.
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