Indigenous Peoples Day, October 11 this year, recognizes Native people across the United States, including in Minnesota and our local area. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the 11 native nations in Minnesota.
From the Daily Yonder, one slice of the recently released census redistricting data illustrates how non-white rural populations have changed since the 2010 census. Get details in this article.
This video from Native Governance Center, launched this week, offers straightforward guidance on ways to talk about Native Nations, Native lands and Native people. They also have a brief online guide if you’d like to learn more.
Grand Rapids, MN (July 2, 2021) — Blandin Foundation trustees approved $4.1 million in grants at their June meeting, including several to strengthen Itasca area communities as they begin to build forward from crisis-level action during the COVID-19 pandemic, toward stronger, regenerative futures. Two-year grants to 26 nonprofits to fund general operations are part of the Foundation’s longstanding commitment to work that helps Itasca area residents meet their basic needs. Second Harvest North Central Food Bank, …
“When we think of revitalizing small communities with dwindling and aging populations, it will rely on having more women in leadership … who can represent the changing needs of their communities,” said Kate Stower, a graduate student at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs. Her innovative internship helps create space for more rural MN women …
Grand Rapids, MINN – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, local leaders throughout Minnesota’s Arrowhead Region (Aitkin, Cook, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Lake and St. Louis Counties) came together to assess their communities’ strengths and challenges in building and sustaining broadband-powered economies. Based on what they learned, seven projects emerged and will be supported through …
Communities across Minnesota, and the nation, are turning to Springboard for the Arts to weave the power art, and the expertise of artists, into community planning and decision-making. Arts engage people differently, and can create space for experiences and ideas that fit community needs. Daily Yonder profiles Springboard’s work and ways arts are being used …
Libraries Without Borders US is gearing up for a new approach to bridging the digital divide: take technologies to the people of rural Minnesota. They’ve leveraged Blandin Foundation and other funds to create mobile, traveling libraries and labs so people in Nobles and Itasca counties can learn about high-speed internet equipment, and the kinds information …
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. — Blandin Foundation has awarded $10.6 million in local grants over the past 15 months, including $1.9 million awarded this month. “Cascading dilemmas over the past year have illuminated the ingenuity, commitment, creativity, resourcefulness and drive that defines the beauty and uniqueness of rural places and people,” said Tuleah Palmer, president and …
The Education Grants application deadline has been extended to April 16. Itasca area students ages 18-25 are eligible. Details and links to application forms are on our Education Grants page. Learn how Riley Jensen’s grant propelled him to a high-stakes career.