To hire qualified professionals to produce drawings for restoration of the First National Bank of Adams, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
North Minneapolis has been dealing with a surge in gun violence and the devastating effects of the opioid epidemic, post pandemic. Three months ago, a tragic incident occurred when a community member was murdered on the Emerson sidewalk, right in front of Juxtaposition Arts' (JXTA) campus. This was the first murder on our campus in 20 years, marking a significant and distressing moment for our community.
In summer 2020 Isuroon will be piloting a new program, designed by and for young Somali people. The focus is on creating a space for Somali youth to discuss the realities of being a first- or second-generation immigrant with the compounding factors of their racial, linguistic, ethnic and religious identities. This space will provide resources on how to both heal and lead in and through the arts and nature.
To hire a qualified historian to complete an evaluation to determine eligibility for listing in the National Register of Historic Places for Luther Memorial Church.
The Minneapolis American Indian Center has developed a long term plan to increase accessibility to and interest in Native language instruction through increased access to Dakota and Ojibwe language tables, monthly family nights, field trips and other cultural activities.
The Minneapolis American Indian Center has developed a long term plan to increase accessibility to and interest in Native language instruction through increased access to Dakota and Ojibwe language tables, monthly family nights, field trips and other cultural activities.
Minnesota Legislative Society will expand the Model Legislature program to Central Minnesota through St. Cloud State University by bringing in local elected officials to participate as legislators in the process. It will incorporate caucus meetings and involve students as lobbyists. The Model Legislature event engages students directly by: working in committees that mirror standing committees of the Minnesota legislature; debating, amending, and voting on bills in committee; debating and sending to the governor for the program.
To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of the Owatonna City and Fireman's Hall, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Institute of Child Development has provided the home for the Laboratory School since 1925 and has a long history of supporting research, academics, and outreach programs in early childhood. The language nest program will be overseen by PI Sheila Williams Ridge who has been supporting or directing the Laboratory School since 2010. Sheila has a deep understanding of culturally appropriate early childhood education.
Drawing on the power of the humanities, Veterans’ Voices changes the narrative of Veterans and honors their contributions. It empowers Veterans to speak in their own voices through plays, discussions, literature, and the Veterans’ Voices Award. Veterans’ Voices will recognize the next great generation and illustrate that the Veteran’s voice is essential to the work of building our great democracy.
To contract with qualified professionals to prepare construction documents for the preservation of the 1902 C.E. Williams House, listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
