February Community Events
SAGE Table: Intergenerational Dinner and Conversation
Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 5 p.m.
The beauty of an intergenerational friendship is infinite. SAGE Table brings older and younger members of the LGBTQ+ community together to talk about our commonalities. We go through the same things, we have a shared history, and we have a shared future.
AICHO Giinawiind Youth Market/Pop Up Stand
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 12 p.m.
AICHO's Giinawiind Giginitaawigi'gomin: Together We Grow Youth Program is setting up a pop-up shop in front of Indigenous First Art and Gift Shop in the AICHO Lobby on Saturday, February 11 from 12 pm - 3 pm.
Products are made by our youth and include: Lotion Hearts, Soy Sage Candles, Bath Bombs, Tea Mixes, Chocolate Cocoa Bombs, Wild Rice Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits and for the gardeners in your life - Worm Juice fertilizer, and so much more!
Solidarity Across Borders: A Forum on Transformative Immigration Policy
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 3 p.m.
With the legislative session starting up, you may be wondering what the fight for immigrant justice will look like in 2023, and how the Jewish community can show up.
This is an opportunity to come together with other JCA members, local congregations, and our allies about transformative immigration policy, as well as non-legislative work happening on the front lines.
8th Annual Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 11 a.m.
All are welcome to please come to the event and memorial march for MMIW, MMIWR in support to families, relatives, and community as we collectively march to honor lost loved ones. Please help bring the needed visibility & awareness to: Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives by keeping the focus on honoring / memorial for lost loved ones. Families and Community please bring photos of lost loved ones.
Our goal of the event & memorial march is to increase visibility of our Missing and Murdered, lost loved ones and to honor them-we request no other actions at the event or march that may takeaway or derail the focus from its intended purpose of honoring lost loved ones- Honoring MMIW, MMIWg2S, MMIWR.
January LGBTQIA2S+ 101 Training
Thursday, February 16, 2023 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.
American Indian Community Gathering: Reimagining the Mounds
Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 5 p.m.
Lower Phalen Creek Project is excited to host this series of community conversations along with our co-hosts from the American Indian Family Center, Ain Duh Yung Center, Oyate Hotanin/InEquality, Metropolitan State University and Saint Paul Indians in Action.
This series is designed specifically to engage the American Indian community in learning sessions led by LPCP’s Cultural Resources Manager, Franky Jackson and guest speakers, followed by conversations facilitated by LeMoine LaPointe that focus on the landscape at what is now known as Indian Mounds Regional Park in Saint Paul.
The February 16th session will focus on the history of repatriation at the site, and potential for future repatriation of our ancestors.
Helping Incarcerated People with Grievances
Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7 p.m.
Have people incarcerated and want to better learn how to support them? Or want to learn about or help change the prison system by supporting incarcerated people, directly?
Join the Twin Cities Incarcerated Workers Organizing Committee for an hour and a half training on responding to grievances in prison.
Winter Dance Experience
Monday, February 20, 2023 at 9 a.m.
Join us on Monday, February 20, for a day of classes featuring a variety of fun styles! Spend your day off from school exploring new styles of dance with your friends! Classes include Family Dance, Creative Movement, plus a full-day or half-day Variety Camp.
Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at 8 a.m.
Our Leadership Agenda for Abortion Access creates a clear path, but legislators need to hear from you that reproductive rights, health, and justice is still a priority for you.
You will get the resources and training you need to be equipped to talk to your representatives. You’ll also get to hear from leaders and healthcare providers across the state who are fighting for reproductive freedom. The day will culminate with a rally in the rotunda.
