Democratic Design, Heirloom Seed Saving, and Cultural Education at the EPNI Urban Farm

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$192,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2024
End Date
October 2025
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

This project will share, celebrate, and preserve cultural heritage in the East Phillips neighborhood, paying mind to the high percentages of Indigenous, East African, African American, and Latinx communities. The project includes collaboration with elders and education institutions to develop a demonstration site plan that will provide workshops about cultural food, ceremonial medicines, and seed saving. The funding will provide venue and facilitation space, bring leaders and experts together to collaborate, assist with strategic planning, and compile data for future engagement.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8
2025 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$192,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Recipient Board Members
Dean Dovolis (President), Steve Sandberg (Treasurer), Karen Clark, Cassandra Holmes, Carol Pass, Abah Mohamed, Carlos Parra Olivera
Project Manager
First Name
Kieran
Last Name
Morris
Administered By
Administered by
Location

987 Ivy Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone
651-774-0205
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