About Minnesota Historical Society
The Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) collects, preserves and tells the story of Minnesota’s past through museum exhibits, libraries and collections, historic sites, educational programs and book publishing. The Foundation has supported a wide range of MNHS programming over the years. Its current grant funds Reconnecting Our Roots, a unique opportunity for Native American teens from the Twin Cities area to participate in cultural activities and learn about Native histories rooted throughout Mni Sota Makoče (Minnesota). The five-day program is facilitated by the Native American Initiatives Department and is offered twice a year to a small cohort selected through an application process. Reconnecting Our Roots teens interact with the MNHS Native American collections, exhibits, and archives; engage with Native Community members for cultural teachings; participate in art making and storytelling, and learn about food sovereignty and traditional games.
