All Projects

To compile information on publicly-owned Jacques art and allow greater public access to these historic resources.

To document in 6 intergenerational interviews the history of how Jewish migration to Minnesota is transmitted to succeeding generations.

To hire qualified professionals to produce a manuscript on the history of Jewish Community Action.

Ka Joog and Afro American Development Association (AADA) will partner to create a platform for Somali American youth to learn traditional Somali artistic mediums and present their learning through public presentations that will ignite community conversations. Art clubs and public forums will be implemented in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Clay counties and will promote inter-generational dialogue on taboo topics within the Somali American and cross-cultural acceptance with non-Somali audiences.

To hire qualified professionals to publish a book on the history of Latin Art in Minnesota.

The Council on Black Minnesotans in collaboration with the Minnesota Humanities Center will conduct approximately six statewide community forums.

The goal of the Dakota History Symposium at Lower Sioux Agency is to reclaim Dakota voice in a narrative that under-represents Dakota perspective and cultural worldview while providing opportunity for exiled Dakota to reconnect to their shared history, disrupting dominant power dynamics that restrict Dakota truth-telling. Hosting a Dakota-led educational event will enhance public understanding, broaden worldviews perspective and increase access to historic truths of the State of Minnesota.

Guest speakers will provide cultural teachings pertaining to the drum, the songs, the dances, and powwow protocols.

To conduct research on the comprehensive history of Maplewood from the 1850s to present.

The Minnesota Genealogical Society (MGS) purchased three microfilm cabinets and two cases of microfilm storage boxes. The existing microfilm collection has been made more efficient, accessible and secure. There is also increased storage capacity for the future growth of the collection. The new cabinets have been placed on the MGS library floor.

To transcribe oral history interviews on the history of peace and justice in Minnesota. .

To conduct a survey of rare Minnesota-produced watercraft to allow for greater public access to these historic resources.

To conduct a marine archaeology survey of six suburban Minnesota lakes.

To hire qualified consultants to develop a traveling exhibit on the fur trade in northwest Minnesota.