Hennepin County Library: May Is American Indian Month In Minnesota

Eden Prairie MN

05 May, 2022

9:42 PM

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Press release from Hennepin County Library: May 1, 2022 Join us as we celebrate American Indian Month in Minnesota. Your library has resources about the Dakota and Ojibwe, who have resided for centuries in the area that is now Hennepin County. Dial-A-Story for Adults Wednesday, May 4 – Tuesday, May 10 Call 612-543-8851 to hear a staff member read "The Years of my Birth" by Louise Erdrich (Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa). In this short story, a baby is rejected by her mother at birth and adopted by a Native family, who raised her on a Chippewa reservation. Coffee and Conversations at Franklin Library Friday, May 6, 10 am - noon Audience: Adults, Seniors Join library staff for free coffee, doughnuts and conversation at Franklin Library. There will be giveaway copies of Clyde Bellecourt's book "The Thunder Before the Storm."  UMN Raptor Center visits Franklin Library Wednesday, May 11, 4-6pm Meet three raptors (including a bald eagle!) with Raptor Education Specialists. You will learn what makes these birds raptors and how they stand out within that group. Mary Ann Key Book Club – A Community Discussion of "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People" Thursday, May 12, 7 - 8:30 pm Join columnist Myron Medcalf and moderator Ramona Kitto Stately in an online conversation with Native American community leaders Sharon Day, Marlena Myles, Dr. Katie Phillips and Pearl Walker-Swaney. Panelists will discuss "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People."  Coffee and Conversations at Franklin Library Friday, May 13, 10 am - noon Audience: Adults, Seniors Join library staff for free coffee, doughnuts and conversation at Franklin Library. There will be giveaway copies of Clyde Bellecourt's book "The Thunder Before the Storm." Indigenous Representations for Teachers and Learners (Grades K-2) Indigenous Representations for Teachers and Learners (Grades 3-5) Indigenous Representations for Teachers and Learners (Grades 6-8) Indigenous Representations for Teachers and Learners (Grades 9-12) Recommendations for K-12 grades based on Indigenous Representations, a collaboration between Birchbark Books, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, St. Cloud State University, St. Catherine University, University of Minnesota Kerlan Collection, and the MN Department of Education (State Library Services and Office of American Indian Education). Prepared by Fallon Carey. Find more recommended books by Native writers Music video: On the Avenue – Tufawon is a local artist on the library's free music streaming service, MNspin; listen to his albums. He has written a song about the Franklin Avenue community. Watch the video. Ojibwe language videos – Storytellers read from children's books that feature the Ojibwe language. Watch the videos. Conversations with Robert DesJarlait (Endaso-Giizhik), an Ojibwe fine artist, writer, and teacher from Miskwaagamiiwi-zaaga'igan (Red Lake Nation). He is the artist of "Red Lake," a mural at the Franklin Library. He spoke with HCL about his artwork, career and mentoring others. Watch the videos. American Indian Experience includes articles on the Native tribes of North America as well as primary sources, including treaties, speeches, traditional tales, maps, and images. Transparent Language Online includes resources for Ojibwe language learning. These events are not sponsored or hosted by Hennepin County Library. Programs and information may change without notice. May 2, 10 am Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors Community Group & Native American Community Development Institute 2022 American Indian Month Kick-off Cedar Field, 2500 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis May 5, noon-2pm Murdered Missing Indigenous Women & Relatives Event Boom Island Park, 724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis May 5, 1pm Minneapolis College Play Minneapolis College presents "In My Shoes" a play sponsored by Indigenous Peoples Task Force at the Whitney Center Theater. 1501 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis May 5, 4 - 6 pm MIGIZI Young Leaders Showcase MIGIZI Young Leaders Showcase is championing and empowering young Native leaders who have been a part of the organization, celebrating their achievements and showcasing the work they have done. 2610 E 32nd St, Minneapolis May 5, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Meet artist Inkpa Mani at Water Works Park 425 West River Parkway, Minneapolis May 5, 6pm Minneapolis Public Schools celebrate American Indian Month The event features a performance by Supaman. All are welcome. South High School, 3131 19th Ave S, Minneapolis May 6, 11 am - 3 pm Strong Families Community Resource Fair, Division of Indian Work 1001 East Lake St, Minneapolis May 6, 11am-2om Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center Open House 2300 15th Ave, Minneapolis May 7, 9 am - 4 pm Mni Sota Fund - Financial Wellness Class (Registration required) 1330 Lagoon Avenue – 4th Floor, Minneapolis May 7, Grand Entry 1 pm Little Earth Mother's Day Powwow Cedar Field, 2500 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis May 9, 5:30 - 8 pm Minneapolis Public Schools 8th grade Honoring and Transition Event Eighth graders, families, and the community are welcome to attend the recognition event South High School, 3131 19th Ave S, Minneapolis May 10, 9 am - 2:30 pm MN Indian Affairs Council- American Indian Day on the Hill Minnesota Capitol, L'Etoile du Nord Vault Room B15 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, Saint Paul May 14, 10 am - 2 pm Brooklyn Park Native American Heritage Event and Health Fair Brookdale Park, 7650 June Avenue N, Brooklyn Park May 18, 11 am - 2 pm Minneapolis American Indian Center Open House 1530 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis May 18, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Minneapolis Public Schools Honoring our Youth Community Celebration South High School, 3131 19th Ave S, Minneapolis May 19, 11 am - 2 pm American Indian OIC Founders' Day Open House & Job Fair 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis May 21, 10am-noon Asian American Heritage Month & MN American Indian Month Wellness Event Hosted by Hennepin County Engagement Services, a wellness panel and healing circles are offered as part of an ongoing series to support the health and wellbeing of our community. Panelists Seng Xiong, Nancy Bordeaux and Renee Butters will talk about cultural traditions and practices for wellness. Six healers will draw upon their lived experience and expertise to guide separate healing circles to provide support and guidance for navigating our world. May 24, 11 am - 3 pm Native American Community Development Institute, Pow Wow Grounds & American Indian Community Development Corporation Open House Event 1414 E Franklin Ave Minneapolis May 27, 9 am - 2 pm Mde Maka Ska Canoe of Nations Event at Bde Maka Ska Minneapolis Public Schools Middle school students will be invited to learn about the importance and significance of water. The community is welcome to join for a day of learning with your youth or to chaperone and help with the transition of stations. May 27, 1 - 3 pm Indian Health Board Open House Event 1315 E 24th Street, Minneapolis This press release was produced by Hennepin County Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.