ON Newsletter - Fall 2024
Grantee Spotlight: To Have Community We Must
Share a Meal
“Hinkigowi: We Feast Together” included a menu featuring seven courses, a slide presentation and panel discussion, and open-ended conversation among well-nourished guests about the past and future of sustainable foodways in Wisconsin.
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PHOTO CREDIT: USED WITH PERMISSION FROM RUBINA MARTINI
This past summer, Rubina Martini set out on a “Native Foodways Adventure,” traversing the state and region getting to know Native farmers, producers, chefs, and systems.
Martini, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, descendent and community member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska, as well as Omaha of Nebraska, partnered with Central Rivers Farmshed this fall to create a community feast on the shores of Sunset Lake in central Wisconsin. The event, which received a WH Opportunity Grant, brought together BIPOC and rural organizations for new collaborations around a unique meal.
“In my Baxoje culture, you can not have a society without feasting together. In essence, to have community we must share a meal. At the Hinkigowi event this fall, the meal was completely sourced from Native producers. Guests learned about contemporary Native foodways while experiencing them firsthand. We wanted everyone to think more about how to use local foods and how food connects with our different identities,” says Martini.
Opportunity Grants open the door for smaller organizations that are building healthier communities one public program at a time. Come to a virtual Q&A session to learn more about eligibility and requirements. Share this information with your colleagues and community leaders!
WEBSITE: wisconsinhumanities.org/grants/opportunity-grants/
Thank You for Being Here with Us!
In a world where understanding and empathy are more crucial than ever, Wisconsin Humanities is proud to introduce our new program, Stand Up to Hate. This innovative resource is designed to educate and empower individuals to combat hate and foster inclusivity in our communities. By supporting this initiative, you are helping build a more compassionate and just society.
Our work does not stop there! Your generosity also fuels other impactful programs. Love Wisconsin celebrates diverse experiences and voices in our state. Opportunity Grants open the door for smaller organizations working in underserved and rural communities. Community Powered trainings foster local collaborations to address real needs. And our new season of Human Powered podcast highlights stories from Wisconsin prisons that will deepen understanding about the impacts of mass incarceration.
Your donation makes a difference. Together, we can create a Wisconsin where everyone belongs. Please consider making a gift today to support these vital programs.
Stand Up to Hate: A Call to Action
Recent years have seen a startling rise in hate crimes and hate-motivated violence across the country.
Wisconsin, too, has felt this pain. At Wisconsin Humanities, we are confronting this challenge head-on with our Stand Up to Hate initiative, dedicated to promoting understanding throughout the state. Hate does more than create fear; it divides us and undermines the fundamental values of respect and inclusion.
Love Wisconsin: Healthy Human Connections
Wisconsin is diverse geographically, politically, racially, and ethnically. The Love Wisconsin website features a large and growing collection of stories that remind us of the small miracles performed everyday by our neighbors who care deeply and step up to solve problems large and small.
Human Powered: Developing Tools to Thrive
When James Price first learned how to bead, he was incarcerated at the Stanley Correctional Institution in Wisconsin. He noticed a Native American man beading, so he asked if he could buy a pair of earrings. But they weren’t for sale.
Odyssey Beyond Bars: Own Your Story
Nestor Gomez got on stage at a Moth StorySlam years ago to get over the stuttering that plagued his childhood. Since then he has won more than 70 Slams! As a former undocumented immigrant, Nestor understands the importance of owning your own story.
WH Fellows: Envision a Vibrant Future
Every day, Wisconsinites use their creativity to tackle challenges in their communities. Our Community Powered program trains people to use an asset-based approach in community work.
