Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote – Action Planning & Engagement for Accomplices

Since 2013, the Minnesota Humanities Center has collaborated with Dakota community members to offer Learning from Place: Bdote, an immersive experience that brings people to sites of significance to Dakota people in the Twin Cities. Over 3,400 people have participated in this transformative offering, leaving many wanting to learn and do more. We are excited to partner with Native Governance Center to host the first of our Beyond Learning from Place: Bdote online workshops. Workshop Overview: Action Planning and Engagement for Accomplices Presented by Native Governance Center – nativegov.org Are you interested in taking action to support Native communities? Do you feel unsure about how to get started on building relationships and potential partnerships with Native nations? Join Native Governance Center, a Native-led nonprofit organization, for a deep dive into best practices for meaningful engagement. This interactive presentation will equip participants with tools for creating supportive action steps using Native Governance Center’s action planning framework. Attendees will also learn how to get into a good headspace and understand protocol before partnering with Native nations. Expect content grounded in real-life examples and ample opportunities to engage with presenters and fellow attendees in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. This presentation is perfect for those wondering “what’s next” after attending a Bdote tour. Native Governance Center Presenters: Cree Rose Dueker (Chippewa Cree Tribe, she/they): Program Coordinator – Movement Building Jessica Glidden (Bois Forte Band of Chippewa, she/her/kwe): Program Manager – Leadership Development Lauren Kramer (she/her): External and Donor Relations Officer