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SUMMARY:A SECOND July Voices for Climate Song Circle
DESCRIPTION:WHERE: Spirit of Peace/ Mills Church: 13215 Minnetonka Drive Minnetonka\, MN 55305 \nWHEN: Sunday\, July 30 \n10 – 11 ~ Service (with lots of singing!) \n11 ~ Lunch – all are welcome to come eat \n11:30-12:30ish ~ Voices for Climate Song Circle \nJoin the Spirit of Peace and Mills Church communities for a welcoming Sunday morning of togetherness and song. Songleader Sarina Partridge will teach original\, simple songs that all can sing. No need to read music or see yourself as a “singer”! Come meet others\, sing together\, and learn about climate justice action we can plug into. Join for all of the morning or just come for lunch and singing. To get a taste of the original songs that Sarina will teach\, check out “Every Step a Prayer” or “Of This Earth”. Listen to more of Sarina’s music here. Or click here to learn more.
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/a-second-july-voices-for-climate-song-circle/
LOCATION:Spirit of Peace / Mills Church\, 13215 Minnetonka Dr.\, Minnetonka\, MN\, 55305\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sarina Partridge":MAILTO:sarina@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T190000
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SUMMARY:Yes\, Your Congregation Can Go Solar!
DESCRIPTION:Learn how your congregation can benefit from solar energy and slash its carbon emissions.  Get step-by-step details and answers to frequently asked questions.  Find out how solar works\, how you can get a no-cost solar design and proposal for your congregation\, how IRA provisions improve solar’s return on investment\, and the various methods for financing for your project.  In recent years\, MNIPL has helped more than a dozen congregations and nonprofits go solar.  With new federal tax credits\, we expect to double that number in the next year alone.  Join us to be part of the solar movement! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/yes-your-congregation-can-go-solar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Connector Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230927T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
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SUMMARY:How We Win: Organizing for Environmental and Climate Justice
DESCRIPTION:From his first arrest in the Civil Rights era to his most recent during a climate justice march at the age of 83\, George Lakey has committed his life to a mission of building a better world through movements for justice. Lakey’s life and vast experience with nonviolent social change organizing reminds us how to find hope in even the darkest times through strategic\, joyful activism. Through a panel conversation with local organizers\, Lakey will guide us in an exploration of what it takes to organize successful campaigns that create environmental and climate justice in our community. \nOrganizer Nazir Khan will discuss the Minnesota Environmental Justice Table’s campaign to shut down the HERC Trash Burner. Joe Vital will share insights from East Phillips Neighborhood Institute’s campaign around the Rooftop Depot site. George Lakey will weave in lessons learned from campaigns he’s organized and share stories from his involvement in struggles for peace\, civil rights\, LGBTQ rights\, labor justice\, and environmental and climate justice. This is an event not to be missed! \nLakey is visiting the Twin Cities as a part of his Dancing with History: A Life For Peace and Justice book tour. His book How We Win! will also be available. \nWe are so excited to cohost this amazing event! More information available at fnvw.org/georgelakey
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/how-we-win/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Friends Meeting\, 4401 York Ave S\, Minneapolis\, 55410\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231009T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20230929T222243Z
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SUMMARY:Rise + Repair: North Minneapolis Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Along with many community partners\, we are gearing up for the 2024 Legislative Session. \nJoin us to learn more about how Rise and Repair can be a vehicle for small organizations to achieve their legislative priorities next year and for Minnesotans across Minnesota to amplify and support Indigenous Rights and Climate Justice during the 2024 Legislative Session. \nSpecial Guest: Senator Bobby Joe Champion (Senate District 59) \nTo register\, click here
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-repair-north-minneapolis/
LOCATION:Reedemer Lutheran Church\, 1800 Glendwood Ave\, Minneapolis\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Juventino Meza":MAILTO:juventino@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20230913T183645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T183722Z
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SUMMARY:Reparations Learning Lab: October 11\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for signing up to be part of the Reparations Learning Labs! This session will build a community of doers who are committed to repairing the harms of colonization through action. Being a part of these labs will help support your commitment to the forever work of decolonizing yourselves and your communities. \nThis session’s focus is to-be-determined. \nThese learning labs are geared towards white folks who are committed to taking action — BIPOC folks who are interested in that work are also welcome! \nThis session is free to attend\, but we will ask that everyone who participates commits to doing something — either making a donation to support our BIPOC Reparations Advisory Table or by sharing our reparations work with a friend or neighbor. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/reparations-learning-lab-october-11-2023/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Reparations Learning Labs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231108T120000
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SUMMARY:A Call for Global Repair
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL and our partners at ActionAid USA for an important presentation and discussion on international climate justice! \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP \nGlobal systems of extraction and greed have exacerbated an unequal world\, one where the countries who have benefited least face the most dire consequences of climate change. We believe that in order to address the impacts of global climate change\, the countries whose governments and corporations have caused the most harm to the planet and its people must pay their fair share to repair it. \nStaff and board members of MNIPL will share about how our organization has taken action to redress global harms\, from helping to rebuild after floods in Bangladesh to working with local\, national\, and international organizers in successfully pushing the United States to commit to funding for global repair. \nSpecial guest Brandon Wu of ActionAid will share about what has happened over the last year since this funding was committed and talk about where we go from here. Your support is desperately needed to make sure the US makes good on its promises and commits to funding repair in way that ensures that those most impacted by climate change decide what repair looks like for them — not the US. \nCome for a light lunch and dialogue and leave with a renewed promise to help the US to show up globally in a way that promotes justice and peace. \n 
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/a-call-for-global-repair/
LOCATION:Plymouth Congregational Church\, 1900 Nicollet Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Policy & Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T193000
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CREATED:20231013T203521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T203521Z
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SUMMARY:Rise + Repair 2024 Launch
DESCRIPTION:Along with many community partners\, we are gearing up for the 2024 Legislative Session.  \nJoin us to learn more about how Rise and Repair can be a vehicle for you to achieve your legislative priorities next year and for Minnesotans of faith across Minnesota to amplify and support Indigenous Rights and Climate Justice with their elected officials. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-repair-2024-launch/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Juventino Meza":MAILTO:juventino@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231120T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20231108T165724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231115T160921Z
UID:10001282-1700503200-1700506800@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:The State of Global Repair
DESCRIPTION:We need you to show your support for the people and organizations that are pushing our government to honor its commitment to create a Loss and Damage Fund — and to put the fund in the hands of those countries most effected by climate disruption. \nJoin us in a national call-to-action with Rep. Ilhan Omar hosted by MNIPL\, Justice is Global\, Union of Concerned Scientists\, and Action Aid\, where you’ll learn about the state of play in 2023\, the ever-growing importance of committing to global repair\, and how to take action. \nRep. Ilhan Omar will share how she is challenging her colleagues in Congress to make good on Loss and Damage. Brandon Wu at Action Aide and Rachel Cleetus of the Union of Concerned Scientists will share expertise on the need for global repair\, and you’ll hear from youth from Cameroon to the Philippines who will tell stories of their activism in repairing the places they’ve called home. \nCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/the-state-of-global-repair/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240118T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240118T204301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240118T204301Z
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SUMMARY:The Threat to Community-Owned Solar
DESCRIPTION:Utility and energy companies in Minnesota are pushing for administrative changes that would make community-owned solar more expensive and onerous to try and monopolize the solar future. We need you to help protect our sustainable energy future by keeping it in the hands of Minnesota communities. \nPlease join us for a conversation about the history and future of community-owned solar and how you can join the fight to help protect it. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/the-threat-to-community-owned-solar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T193000
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CREATED:20231218T180507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T185132Z
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SUMMARY:Climate-Right Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Join MNIPL as we host the building efficiency experts at Minify Energy: Jeremy Davis and Ben Wallace.  Since launching in 2019\, they have helped dozens of clients make their buildings more sustainable and more comfortable.   \nYou’ll hear about the changes congregations can make\, what to expect for return on investment\, and the generous incentives and tax credits available to Minnesota faith communities. Using case studies\, Jeremy and Ben will describe best practices for implementing energy efficiency projects and how your congregation can move forward in 2024 making your buildings part of your mission to heal the climate crisis. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/climate-right-buildings/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240119T204132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T204132Z
UID:10001289-1706695200-1706702400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Rise & Repair Pre-Session Policy
DESCRIPTION:Rise & Repair is a diverse alliance bringing together Minnesotans from across the state to push for bold proposals during the 2024 Legislative Session to advance Indigenous rights and climate justice! \nJoin us for an in-depth deep-dive about key legislative priorities from partner organizations and how to get involved during session. \nThis event will be hosted via Zoom to allow remote participation from constituents across the State! The zoom information is below\, but PLEASE RSVP so we can plan accordingly! \nMore about Rise & Repair: RiseAndRepair.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-repair-pre-session-policy/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240112T204913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240117T214307Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights: A Jewish Opportunity to Rise & Repair
DESCRIPTION:The Rise & Repair Coalition is kicking off their planning for the 2024 Legislative Session\, with a focus on protecting and promoting Indigenous rights and fighting for climate justice in our state. \nJoin us to learn more about how Rise and Repair can be a place for you to get involved and support the work different partners are pushing for during this legislative session. We will share information on specific bills being proposed\, ways that you can get involved\, and lots of opportunities for learning new topics. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nJuventino Meza\, J.D.\, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\nSiana Goodwin\, Mount Zion Temple Climate Action Group\nBeth Gandler\, Jewish Community Action\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/climate-justice-and-indigenous-rights/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Juventino Meza":MAILTO:juventino@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240124T222739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T003957Z
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SUMMARY:The Threat to Community Owned Solar: How Corporations like Xcel are Undermining Local Renewables (and What We Can Do About It Together!)
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for registering for this conversation about the history and future of community solar and join the fight to keep solar in the hands of Minnesotan communities! \nUtility and energy companies in Minnesota are pushing for administrative changes that would make community-owned solar more expensive and onerous to try and monopolize the solar future. We need YOU to help protect our sustainable energy future by keeping it in the hands of Minnesota communities. \nThe speakers will include: \n\nJulia Nerbonne\, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\nTimothy DenHerder-Thomas\, Cooperative Energy Futures\nJohn Farrell\, Institute for Local Self Reliance\nAnd others!\n\nWe’re excited for you to join this conversation about the history and future of community-owned solar and how you can join the fight to help protect it! \nEvent Sponsors: Just Solar Coalition\, Climate Generation\, Cooperative Energy Futures\, Vote Solar\, Minneapolis Climate Action\, Community Power\, and Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light \nClick here to join the Zoom!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/the-threat-to-community-owned-solar-how-corporations-like-xcel-are-undermining-local-renewables-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-together/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Julia Nerbonne":MAILTO:julia@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240105T202543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240105T202543Z
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SUMMARY:St. Cloud's Circular Economy: Defining the Clean Energy Future
DESCRIPTION:You may be surprised that the City of St. Cloud is also active in caring for the earth and has made some remarkable strides in pursuing ambitious carbon-neutral goals.  Join us online February 7 at 1:00 pm to hear from St. Cloud’s Public Services Director Tracy Hodel about the green technologies the City is developing and implementing. You’ll be inspired by what’s possible and St. Cloud’s visionary leadership for a 21st city more harmony with the earth.  This event is sponsored by the UMRR League of Women Voters with support from the St. Cloud chapter of Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/st-clouds-circular-economy-defining-the-clean-energy-future/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240119T204640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T204715Z
UID:10001290-1707732000-1707742800@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Rise & Repair: Welcoming our Legislators to the 2024 Session
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Legislative Session starts at noon on Monday\, February 12th. Folks from the Rise & Repair alliance will be holding space in-person at the Capitol to welcome our legislators and encourage them to be bold. There will be singing! \nWe’ll meet at 10am in Conference Room 316 at the Capitol and start heading towards chambers around 11:30am. \nMore information about this event will be coming soon.  Please RSVP so we can make the most of this opportunity to advance the movement around Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights during the 2024 Legislative Session! \nMore about Rise & Repair: RiseAndRepair.org \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-repair-welcome-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rise & Repair":MAILTO:info@riseandrepair.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240215T210453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T210453Z
UID:10001293-1708369200-1708374600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:2024 Rise & Repair Caucus Training
DESCRIPTION:2024 is set to be a vital year for the climate movement and our planet as a whole. The Rise and Repair Alliance is bringing together organizations to promote Indigenous rights and climate justice\, mobilizing people to make sure that these issues are a top priority for candidates\, leaders\, and voters in 2024. \nWhat is a caucus? What are caucus resolutions? How do I participate? What should I do at my precinct caucus on February 27th? \nJoin us for a remote zoom training on how to use the 2024 caucuses as a constituent to advance Indigenous rights and climate justice via the Rise & Repair platform! \nThis one-hour zoom webinar will be led by Amy Livingston\, a seasoned caucus veteran! \nIf you are willing to caucus on behalf of the Rise & Repair 2024 agenda\, in addition to RSVP’ing to this event please commit to caucusing by filling out this form: Commit to Caucus Form! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/2024-rise-repair-caucus-training/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240207T201605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240208T161555Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights: A Christian Opportunity to Rise & Repair
DESCRIPTION:Rise & Repair is a diverse alliance of people and organizations advancing Indigenous rights & climate justice during Minnesota’s 2024 Legislative Session. \nJoin us to learn more about how Rise & Repair can be a place for you to get involved and support the work different partners are pushing for during this Legislative Session. You’ll get information on specific bills being proposed\, ways that you can get involved\, and lots of opportunities to engage in caring for creation. \nFeatured Speakers: \n\nDr. Jimmy Hoke\, Director of Children and Family Ministries at House of Hope Presbyterian Church\nLiz Loeb\, Associate Director at Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light\n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER \nA note: MNIPL is an intentionally multi-faith organization\, which means we have supporters who practice a number of different faiths\, spiritual beliefs\, and spiritual practices who have a shared goal of creating a more just\, sustainable world. And\, we know that our different faiths call us to that work in different ways. This is an opportunity for Christian communities to talk about how a commitment to caring for creation calls us into action around Indigenous rights and climate justice.\n \nWe need folks from across multiple communities of faith\, conscience\, spiritual beliefs\, and spiritual practices to be part of this work\, respecting the unique tenets of our faiths while celebrating our shared passion for repairing this world and caring for the people in it. If you’re interested in getting involved in our work in Jewish communities\, please check out this blog post with a recording of a similar event for Jewish communities and contact Juventino at juventino@mnipl.org. If you’d like to help facilitate a similar conversation within your own community of faith\, conscience\, spiritual belief\, or spiritual practice\, please get in touch with Liz at liz@mnipl.org
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-and-repair-christian/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240229T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T212141Z
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SUMMARY:Be the Spark Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Be the Spark is 5-session series of conversation and training that will help you grow your capacity to organize\, build your skills through connection with other passionate people\, and help you inspire others into climate justice work. As you progress in the series with your cohort\, you’ll get tools and practices that will help you inspire your people\, focus your purpose\, and identify tangible actions for successes you can celebrate. Further coaching and workshops will also be available for folks who complete the series. \nWe will be launching a Be the Spark series in March. To kick things off\, we’re hosting an Information Session to share more details about the content of the series and to find out how to sign up. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP \nTo learn more about Be the Spark\, click here!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/be-the-spark-information-session/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Loeb":MAILTO:liz@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240215T211031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T211031Z
UID:10001295-1709640000-1709643600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:MCEA: Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights at the Minnesota Legislature in 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join MCEA’s legislative team and a MNIPL’s Juventino Meza\, J.D. for a wide-ranging discussion of the 2024 Minnesota legislative session. Learn more about the Rise and Repair coalition\, our agenda\, and MCEA’s work to advance climate action while protecting Minnesota’s bedrock environmental laws and preserving community input. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/mcea-climate-justice-and-indigenous-rights-at-the-minnesota-legislature-in-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240215T210743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T210743Z
UID:10001294-1710234000-1710259200@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Rise & Repair Rally & Lobby Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Building on the success of last year\, we’re going for round two ~ Join us for a full day of amazing organizing at the MN Capitol! This is the big day! The event will include training\, visits with legislators\, a march & rally in the rotunda to advance the movement around Climate Justice & Indigenous Rights. \nMore information about this event will be coming soon. Please RSVP so we can make the most of this opportunity to advance the movement around Indigenous Rights & Climate Justice during the 2024 Legislative Session! Let us know in the form if you have any interest in volunteering. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rise-repair-rally-lobby-day-2024/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Capitol\, 75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55155
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240318T145436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T145436Z
UID:10001300-1711540800-1711544400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Be the Spark! Spring 2024 Series
DESCRIPTION:Be the Spark is 5-session series of conversation and training that will help you grow your capacity to organize\, build your skills through connection with other passionate people\, and help you inspire others into climate justice work. As you progress in the series with your cohort\, you’ll get tools and practices that will help you inspire your people\, focus your purpose\, and identify tangible actions for successes you can celebrate. Further coaching and workshops will also be available for folks who complete the series. \nSpring 2024 Session Dates: \nSession 1: Wednesday\, March 27 | Noon – 1 pm CT\nSession 2: Wednesday\, April 10 | Noon – 1 pm CT\nSession 3: Wednesday\, April 24 | Noon – 1 pm CT\nSession 4: Wednesday\, May 8 | Noon – 1 pm CT\nSession 5: Wednesday\, May 22 | Noon – 1 pm CT\nAll sessions will be on Zoom \nSIGN UP HERE! \nRequested Donation: \nWe are asking people to make a suggested donation of $200 per person to MNIPL when they sign up. If you have more to give and would like to\, please do to make it possible for us to sustain this offering for everyone\, regardless of their ability to donate. If $200 is outside what you can offer\, please make a donation of whatever feels meaningful to you. If you can’t give at all\, please still sign up – we need you there\, too. \nDONATE HERE
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/be-the-spark-2024/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Liz Loeb":MAILTO:liz@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240416T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240409T204743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T204743Z
UID:10001302-1713290400-1713294000@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Rights of Manoomin/Psíŋ Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Rise & Repair alliance for a webinar regarding a resolution introduced in the Minnesota recognizing the inherent rights of Manoomin/Psíŋ\, or “Wild Rice”. This webinar will provide information about the cultural significance of Manoomin (Anishinaabemowin) / Psíŋ (Dakota) and discuss a resolution which has been introduced in the 2024 legislative session by Representative Jamie Becker Finn & Senator Mary Kunesh recognizing the inherent rights of Minnesota’s “State Grain.” \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/rights-of-manoomin-psin-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rise & Repair":MAILTO:info@riseandrepair.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240531T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240528T154739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T154826Z
UID:10001304-1717156800-1717160400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual lunch and learn\, Unnatural Gas: Challenging Methane Gas Proposals at the PUC on Friday\, May 31 at noon! \nGiven our state’s goal to phase out all carbon-based energy\, it is critical that climate justice voices are heard in the public comment process to challenge utility companies’ use of this carbon-producing gas! \nWe’ll hear from Brian Edstrom and Olivia Carroll\, Regulatory Advocates of Citizens Utility Board (CUB)\, with comments from MNIPL’s Greater MN Director Bret Pence. They’ll break down upcoming dockets at the Public Utilities Commission related to methane or “natural” gas\, what’s at stake for wise climate policy\, and how we can make our voices heard! \nRSVP HERE!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/puc-methane/
LOCATION:Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240529T203345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T203345Z
UID:10001305-1718737200-1718744400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Laugh & Learn: Improv Benefit w/Tane Danger & the Theatre of Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:Come laugh and learn with 66-year-old Donna Minter (aka Grammy) as she shares her Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to ride across America in Fall 2024 and raise $500\,000! \nThis improv comedy extravaganza will be hosted by Tane Danger and the Theater of Public Policy to discover Grammy’s BHAG to ride her bicycle from San Diego\, CA to Saint Augustine\, FL from Sept 1 – Nov 23\, 2024 to raise $500\,000 for five climate action organizations: Climate Generation\, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light\, Third Act\, Climate Ride\, and Climate STARR – Climate Strategies for Trauma\, Action\, Resilience\, and Regeneration. A soon-to-be-announced climate action expert will also join the fun on June 18! \nTickets for this event are $25. If you can’t make the event in-person\, you can also buy a ticket for the live stream! \nBUY YOUR TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/laugh-learn/
LOCATION:Faith Mennonite Church\, 2720 E 22nd St\, Minneapolis\, 55406\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240617T163504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240617T163504Z
UID:10001306-1718884800-1718888400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:CO2 Pipelines in Minnesota: Fossil Fuel's Quiet Game Plan for Drilling More Oil
DESCRIPTION:Carbon dioxide pipelines are being sold as a necessary part of meeting our climate goals. What industry representatives don’t like to mention is that that compressed CO2 will likely end up in oil wells in North Dakota to push out more oil – a process called Enhanced Oil Recovery.  \nWe know that a safe and equitable transition to a greener future means ending our use of fossil fuels\, not finding more creative ways to hide it. Join us to learn more about how these pipelines are bad news for Minnesota and how you can help fight them! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/co2-pipelines-in-minnesota-fossil-fuels-quiet-game-plan-for-drilling-more-oil/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sara Wolff":MAILTO:sara@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240730T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240712T170639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T191028Z
UID:10001310-1722364200-1722373200@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of drag queen bingo to support MNIPL! \nLocal legends Nina DiAngelo and Monica West will host 10 bingo games and regale us with humor and some drag performances between games! \nReusable bingo boards will be available for $10 each (so you can play all 10 games with one board)\, and we’ll be selling raffle tickets throughout the night for a 50/50 raffle! There’s an ATM on site to get cash for the raffle and to tip the queens! \nSpace is limited\, so we need folks to sign up! \nPlease note that you’ll have to pick the 7/30 date in order to get tickets for this specific event! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/drag-queen-bingo-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Roxy’s Cabaret\, 1333 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240810T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240429T201426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240716T204654Z
UID:10001303-1723309200-1723320000@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Spirit of Water 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration with Mississippi River! Gather with us to connect\, play\, learn\, pray\, celebrate\, and honor the spirit of water. There will be a community celebration featuring speakers\, music\, booths\, food\, art\, and play areas for children. \nThese partners are co-presenting the event:  \n\nResilient Indigenous Sisters Engaging (R.I.S.E. Coalition)\nUnited Theological Seminary\nFriends of the Mississippi River\n\nCLICK HERE to RSVP! \n 
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/spirit-of-water-2024/
LOCATION:Hidden Falls Regional Park\, 1313 Hidden Falls Dr.\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buff Grace":MAILTO:buff@mnipl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240812T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240806T165659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T165659Z
UID:10001311-1723456800-1723460400@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Lake Street Solar Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Interested in decarbonizing but unsure of how to pay for it? Learn more about how your small business\, non-profit\, or faith\, spiritual\, or religious community can go solar for zero up-front costs! \nOur Lake Street Solar program delivers more of the savings of renewable energy to you and your organization than other programs. By utilizing the tax and business incentives available\, our investors can pay for your entire solar system and offer lower-than-market rates on you electricity. And at the end of 10 years\, you’ll have the option to buy back the entire system at a fraction of the cost. \nJoin us for this information session to learn more and to get your business or organization’s name on our list of projects! \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/lake_street_solar/
LOCATION:Lundstrum Performing Arts\, Lundstrum Performing Arts\, 1617 N 2nd St\, Minneapolis\, 55411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Solar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240905T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240823T160459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T160459Z
UID:10001312-1725559200-1725564600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:People Not Polluters Webinar
DESCRIPTION:MNIPL is part of a new project called People Not Polluters to highlight serious regulatory failures and show that Minnesota state agencies are not living up to their responsibilities. Join us for an informational webinar & build power for People Not Polluters! \nAt this webinar\, we’ll introduce the importance of this project\, define and share characteristics of “polluter capture\,” and hear from experts and community members about how this issue has impacted their lives and advocacy for strong environmental protections. There will be an audience Q & A as well as information on how to take collective action. \nTogether\, we’re building pressure to ask our State Legislators to make agencies do right by Minnesotans and stop giving in to polluters. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP to this event hosted by Sierra Club!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/people-not-polluters-webinar/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240912T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050250
CREATED:20240829T192216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T192216Z
UID:10001313-1726164000-1726167600@www.mnipl.org
SUMMARY:Vote for Climate: Using Relational Organizing to Get Your Communities Activated This November
DESCRIPTION:Elections are critical to making sure that our state and country are committed to repairing the harm of climate change and to building towards a green and interdependent future. In this critical time\, we need people like you and people you know\, people who care about this world and everything that lives here\, to vote in November. \nThe most effective way to get folks to the polls is when someone they know and trust shares why this election is important and helps them make a plan. \nJoin us for a training on relational organizing\, a tool that helps us reach out to people in our communities to get them to vote for people who care about the things they care about: policies that support a green future and authentic repair for the harms of climate change. \nThis session will offer concrete tools for you to make a plan to vote\, tell your story about your commitment to addressing climate change\, and help your loved ones get to the polls. \nCLICK HERE TO RSVP!
URL:https://www.mnipl.org/event/vote_climate_online/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Policy & Advocacy
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