[Minnesota Rising Dispatch] October 2019

[#mnrising Dispatch] October 2019 As we recognized Indigenous People's Day earlier this month and El Día de los Muertos and Election Day 2019 approach, it’s a time to honor the past as well as to prepare for our future. In the same manner, we are excited to be celebrating 10 years of Minnesota Rising this year and invite you to join us to toast to another decade of building the network for what's next. Register for the "Minnesota Rising 10 Year Anniversary Celebration" at Soberfish on Monday, November 18 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm and come through for an opportunity to reconnect, celebrate, and continue thinking about our individual and collective futures in Minnesota. Light appetizers will be provided along with some lightly facilitated opportunities for connecting. We look forward to seeing you there to cheers to 10 more years!  YNPN-TC Board Applications YNPN-TC has made it their mission to provide and promote opportunities for the development of young nonprofit professionals in Minneapolis-St. Paul. The application to join the YNPN Twin Cities Board of Directors is now officially open! Joining the leadership team for YNPN-TC is a great way to practice new professional skills, build incredible relationships, and support your fellow young nonprofit professionals in the sector. NOTE: To complete your application, you must fill out the google form and submit your resume to info@ynpntwincities.org with the subject line "Your name 2019 YNPN-TC Board Application." Applications close on Monday, November 11. [Learn more.] Accepting New Sector RISE Applications New Sector's RISE Fellowship is a year-long premier professional development program designed for emerging leaders with up to 5 years of professional work experience. New Sector is seeking candidates for the 2020 RISE Fellowship in the Twin Cities and looking for highly motivated, skilled, early-career professionals who are passionate about social impact. The program accepts applications as they arrive, with a final deadline of November 15th. New Sector matches Fellows into full-time employment at one of their social impact partner host-sites in the Twin Cities, while providing monthly professional development training, mentorship, and individual career coaching to support the Fellows' long-term careers in the social sector. Fellows can also apply to gain access to New Sector's professional development if they are in existing social impact jobs. [Learn more.] Cultural Healing Summit The Mental Health and Wellness Action Team of Ramsey County Public Health is hosting a free Cultural Healing Summit on November 16th, 2019 from 9am – 3:30pm at the Washington Technology Magnet School. This Summit welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in community discussions and activities around healing and wellness. This is a family event and children are encouraged to attend. Breakout sessions led by community healers will promote equitable strategies to achieve positive health outcomes and healing including: Indigenous Self-Healing, Radical Self-Love Meditation and Sound Healing. [Learn more.]  Dreaming Together Network Applications Applications are now open for the Dreaming Together Network, a BIPOC Mentor/Mentee network by and for BIPOC individuals. This network is designed to explore identity and create a sustainable and supportive community and to uplift the BIPOC network of emerging and current professionals of all ages. Applications for the program are due December 1, 2019. They are seeking: -Mentors, who are individuals that feel comfortable providing guidance on a variety of topics (i.e. based on the mentor/mentee relationship). Mentors must have at LEAST 3+ years within their respective field. -Mentees, who are individuals that seek support in cultivating unlearned skills. (There is no required age restriction) -"Dreaming Together" Committee Team members, individuals that wish to support this network through commitment to meetings, assistance with logistics, and applying for/seeking funding.  [Learn more.] Friend on Facebook Follow on Twitter Forward to a Friend News from the Network Updates and events with our esteemed partners and collaborators! Rock the Closet Fashion Show Tubman Saturday, November 2 10:30am - 12:00pm West Side Dia de los Muertos Celebration Saturday, November 2 11:00am - 4:00pm El Rio Vista Recreation Center Skills à la Carte Series Impact Hub MSP November 4 - 15 Data Driven Solutions for Youth Voting and Civic Engagement Wednesday, November 6 11:45am - 1:00pm Humphrey School MSP Mingle Minneapolis Chamber Thursday, November 7 5:30pm - 7:30pm Wells Fargo The story of how an Asian American Troublemaker took on SCOTUS NAAAP-MN Friday, November 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm Hamline University Raise Our Roots The SEAD Project Saturday, November 9 5:00pm - 8:00am SPNN GREATER MSP Partnership 2019 Annual Meeting Monday, November 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Ordway Intersectionality Workshop 101 Tuesday, November 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm YWCA Minneapolis Thank You for Not Coming: The Ultimate Zero Waste Event Tech Dump Tuesday, November 12 6:00pm - 6:30pm Your Home Computer Entrepreneur Spirit, Community Roots: A conversation about passion and purpose in business Wednesday, November 13 11:00am - 5:00pm Lunar Startups Power of We Luncheon CAAL Wednesday, November 13 11:30am - 1:00pm Macalester College Women Innovators Conference 2019 Wednesday, November 13 12:30pm - 6:00pm McNamara Alumni Center Arts, Culture, and Water 'Happy Hour' Gathering Water Bar and Public Studio Thursday, November 14 4:30pm - 6:00pm Mississippi Watershed Management Organization Work Redux | RAGE Pollen Tuesday, November 19 7:30am - 11:00am Machine Shop Women Running for Office: Looking Ahead to the 2020 Elections Center for the Study of Politics and Governance Thursday, November 21 12:00pm Humphrey School

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