Minneapolis Public Schools

The elegant Minneapolis Queen paddle-wheeler is a perfect way to experience the history of beautiful downtown Minneapolis. Join us for this narrated cruise along the Mississippi River. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. 1:30 PM-Boarding 2:00 PM-Departure from Bohemian Flats Park 3:30 PM-Approximate Return Time Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

The elegant Minneapolis Queen paddle-wheeler is a perfect way to experience the history of beautiful downtown Minneapolis. Join us for this narrated cruise along the Mississippi River. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. 1:30 PM-Boarding 2:00 PM-Departure from Bohemian Flats Park 3:30 PM-Approximate Return Time Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Introduction to Dakota Weaving Plants With Fern Naomi Renville (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Omaha, Seneca Cayuga) ENGLISH NAME: Common Stinging Nettle / Urtica Dioica SISSETON DAKOTA NAME: Hosbe [hosh-BAY] OTHER DAKOTA NAMES FOR UTICA DIOICA: Chanicahpehu and pazipa are two other names for nettle used by Dakota communities. DAKOTA NAME FOR STRING OR CORDAGE: Wikan [WEE-KAHN]… derived from the root words for ‘sun’ and ‘braid’. DAKOTA WORD FOR WEAVING: Opazan (to weave something) Not so very long ago, in the Dakota homelands of Imnizaska (St Paul), Sisseton Tribal people relied on our knowledge of and ancestral relationships with native plants - including stinging nettle, bulrush, cattail, willow, basswood, cedar, ash, elm, and spruce root - to create cordage, rope, nets, woven textiles, and shelter. Please join us for a learning journey of reconnecting with our plant relatives. All participants will learn about Dakota weaving plants and traditions, how to twine fibers into cordage, and how to apply what you learned to exploring oth local plant fibers. Fern is a 2022-2023 Native Artist in Residence at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she has been researching the role of nettles in Dakota material culture. Fern Naomi Renville is a storyteller, artist, playwright, and enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate. Meet at the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge & Visitor Center lcoated at 3815 American Blvd E, Bloomington, MN 55425. NOTE: Subject to weather conditions. If necessary, we will reschedule the walk. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Join Native American artist Marlena Myles for The Dakota Spirit Walk. Located in St Paul, MN The Dakota Spirit Walk is a permanent augmented reality public art installation that honors, educates and connects visitors to Dakota history, culture and significance of land through the art and storytelling. The artist will be present to lead the group through the walk, explaining how Dakota stories and culture is embedded in the land at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. Group meets at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary located at Commercial Street and 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55106. Transportation is on your own. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

NEW JULY 7th DATE ADDED: Click here to register for July 7th Augmented Reality Experience. Join Native American artist Marlena Myles for The Dakota Spirit Walk. Located in St Paul, MN The Dakota Spirit Walk is a permanent augmented reality public art installation that honors, educates and connects visitors to Dakota history, culture and significance of land through the art and storytelling. The artist will be present to lead the group through the walk, explaining how Dakota stories and culture is embedded in the land at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary. Group meets at the Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary located at 4th St E, St Paul, MN 55106. Transportation is on your own. If tour is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

NOTE: This cruise departs from Watergate Marina. Cruise time is 5:00-8:00 pm. Join us for a summer cruise on board the Magnolia Blossom Riverboat with Dakota guide Fern Renville and her Ojibwe friends as we explore the relationship between these two important groups Indigenous to Minnesota. Take in views of the scenic Mississippi River as you listen to their stories--weaving a bond between the past and present. 5:00 pm Board Magnolia Blossom 5:30 pm Boat Departs Marina 8:00 pm @ Return to Marina Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. Transportation to the Watergate Marina is on your own. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food. Ages 21+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will let you know if spots become available.

Join us for a 5-course tasting dinner at Owamni. 5:30-6 pm. Social gathering time 6:-6:15 pm. Speaker 6:15-6:30 pm. First courses served Private events at Owamni are special because the culinary team curates a menu specifically for our group based on seasonality of ingredients, sourcing and any dietary preferences. Most of the items that are served are exclusive to our group and are not served in the upstairs dining room on the regular menu. "At Owamni, we like to use foods that are from this region, such as bison, venison, rabbit, wild rice, and corn. Foods we do not use in our establishment are wheat flour, dairy, refined sugars, or any foods that are not native to North America. Not only is this a clean and healthy way to eat, it is also a learning experience about how our Ancestors ate before we were colonized. One of the main parts of the mission at Owamni is the revitalization of our culture and our Indigenous food practices and how we can show our guests what it feels like to eat a full meal and leave feeling energized and whole." Includes dinner and gratuity. (House red /white wine and iced tea available to purchase directly from restaurant). NOTE: Registration for this event is only available through Minneapolis Community Education. (Please do not call Owamni.) Owamni is located at 420 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN 55401. If event is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Led by Rev. Jim Bear Jacobs (Mohican) and Kelly Sherman Conroy (Oglala Lakota) this tour offers an opportunity to learn about Minnesota history from a Native perspective through story-telling and experiencing the sites in silence / meditation / reflection. We visit sites located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, what the Dakota refer to as Bdote, or “meeting place of rivers” including Fort Snelling State Park, Dakota Internment Camp following The Dakota-U.S. War, Pilot Knob Hill, a traditional burial ground. All paths are accessible. Meet at Church of St. Peter, 1405 Sibley Memorial Highway, St. Paul, MN 55120 Group will carpool/caravan between the sites. Transportation to the Church of St. Peter is on your own. Ages 16+. Bring your own bag lunch. There are bathrooms at the Church of St. Peter and a portable bathroom at the second stop. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

Join us for this presentation by members of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community as they explain traditional and comtemporary dances, regalia and powwow etiquette. Meet at the newly remodeled Minneapolis American Indian Center located at 1508 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404. Transportation is on your own. Ages 10+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot opens.

Whether you're new to tea or a tea-conneseur, Northeast Tea House creates a welcoming place to introduce you to the world of East Asian teas and traditions. Simon will give us an overview of the major types of Chinese tea specifically, following by gongfu. Space is limited. Meet at Northeast Tea House located at 224 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414. If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available or if we schedule additional dates.

A stein-swinging experience! Set sail on a leisurely cruise along the scenic riverbanks of the Mighty Mississippi with this brand new Oktoberfest Sing-A-Long! Join the delightful "Frau Gerhard" as she taps the keg on a host of fascinating stories about how the river shaped the development of beer in the saintly city! Later you can raise your voice ...and a stein… on a handful of your favorite beer hall tunes with "Herr Steuben" at the piano! Immerse yourself in the rich history of beer and discover the pivotal role played by German immigrants in shaping the identity of early St. Paul. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a lover of music, or simply looking for a refreshing immersive experience, this cruise is for you! Meet at the Watergate Marina, 2500 Crosby Farm Road, Saint Paul Minnesota, 55116. Crosby Farm Road is at the intersection of Shepherd Road and Gannon Road. 5:00 pm Board Magnolia Blossom 5:30 pm Boat Departs Marina 8:00 pm @ Return to Marina Transportation to the Watergate Marina is on your own. Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. You may bring your own food. Ages 21+. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. If enough interest, we will try to schedule a second cruise.

Since 1990, Orfield Laboratories, Inc. has resided in the historic Sound 80 Studios building, which has since been recognized as “The World’s First Digital Recording Studio” (Guinness, 2005). Founded in 1970 by Tom Jung and Herb Pilhofer, the studio is best known for recording Bob Dylan’s “Blood on the Tracks”, Cat Stevens’ “Izitso”, and Lipps Inc.’s “Funkytown.” Sound 80 is also known as the studio where Prince recorded his demos that launched his career and contract with Warner Bros. Since acquiring Sound 80, Orfield Labs has maintained the studios, which are historically correct to date. In 2020, Sound 80 was placed on the National Register of Historic Places If class is full, please enroll for the waitlist. We will contact you if a space becomes available.

Founded by Earl Bakken, the Pavek Museum delves into the history, technology, and significance of electronic communication. Their guided tour is the most intriguing and engaging way to discover what the Pavek Museum truly has to offer. You will enjoy blasts from the past and expert demonstrations of some of our unique artifacts while you learn about the history and cultural significance of electronic communication. Surrounded by vintage and "please don't say that's already considered vintage" pieces, we make sure you leave the museum with just the right amount of nostalgia while still pondering "what will they invent next?" The Pavek Museum of Broadcasting is located at 3517 Raleigh Ave, St Louis Park, MN 55416. If event is full, please add your name to the waitlist. We will notify you if a spot becomes available.

Join us for a narrated cruise of the Mississippi River while enjoying a pizza and salad buffet! You will travel along the southern trails of the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway and Heritage Trail, along the U of M Campus riverfront, under the stunning 35W Bridge, showcasing views of the St. Anthony Falls, the historic Stone Arch Bridge, amazing river bluffs with views of the amazing downtown Minneapolis skyline as we show you the best Mississippi River has to offer! Pizza Oprions: Pepperoni, Sausage and Cheese Beverages will be available to purchase on board the boat. 6:00 PM-Boarding 8:00 PM-Approximate Return Time Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the tour is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.

Thanks for your interest is our Rivertown Showboat River Renew Sound Bath and Yoga event through Minneapolis Community Education. Rivertown Showboat is working hard to finalize all the details for this event. We will be in touch to confirm date, time and all details once everything is confirmed. At that time, if the event no longer works for you, we will issue a full refund. Meet at Bohemian Flats Park. Address: 2150 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55454 . Pay parking lot is available. If the event is full, please add your name to the waitist. We will contact you if a spot becomes available.