The Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project, members of the Iraqi Minnesotan community, and our two partner institutions, will work together to present two days of cultural activities and performances, honoring and celebrating Iraqi culture and each partner institutions's respective culture.
AEDS will harness African heritage art and culture to support and bolster community engagement, leadership development, and networking activities that culminate in launching the Minnesota African Action Coalition (MAAC). MAAC will facilitate collaboration among diverse African Minnesotans and create economic opportunities for African heritage artists, vendors, and businesses while reinforcing, preserving, and exploring our diverse cultures and identities.
Funds provided by the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund will contribute to the cost of the sculpture depicting a 173rd airborne brigade soldier kneeling with a 120-pound pack with rifle in Afghanistan. The statue will be the focal point of Rice Lake Memorial Park?located near the intersection of Rice Lake Road and Martin Road in the City of Rice Lake within St. Louis County. The monument will remind the public of the intense burden put onto our soldiers who are defending our nation?s interests and keeping wars off of American soil.
