En la noche del 28 de Mayo de 2020, siguiendo el asesinato de George Floyd, el tercer precinto de la policía de Minneapolis fue tomada por demostradores y desde ese entonces la propiedad ha sido abandonada y atrincherada. Según una historia de falta de acción e ineptitud frecuentemente utilizada por la Ciudad de Minneapolis para mantener un proceso burocrático, Un estudio de East Lake para el diseño comunitario ha iniciado una Solicitud de Propuesta Autónoma para reimaginar la Comisaría de Policía desde la raíz.

>>>>> ¿Porqué deberías asistir? <<<<<

Inscríbete a las asambleas porque quieres contribuir tu visión a las decisiones que transformarán nuestro vecindario.

Únete porque estás cansada de que nuestro futuro sea escrito por la oficina del alcalde, la junta directiva de la ciudad, o las compañías que compran las propiedades.

Nuestras asambleas se enfocarán en un diálogo sobre la seguridad, liderada por el pueblo. Para nosotros, la seguridad incluye acceso a una cultura donde los recursos disponibles apoyan a uno como ser humano entero.

Esto incluye un domicilio adecuado, seguridad alimentaria, y vivir sin miedo de peligro hacia nuestro cuerpo o salud mental. Creemos que podemos alcanzar seguridad con recursos basados en cultura, domicilio, el saneamiento, justicia, y espacio público.

Finalmente, también habrá diálogo sobre nuestras opiniones relacionadas a la reubicación o eliminación de la Tercera Precinto de policía de Minneapolis en el noveno distrito.

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Minneapolis’ Third Precinct Police Precinct and its grounds have been abandoned and barricaded since the building was stormed on the evening of May 28th, 2020 by demonstrators following the murder of George Floyd. In light of the City of Minneapolis’ history of tactical inaction and strategic incompetence, often used as precursors towards fast-tracked bureaucracy, Confluence: An East Lake Studio for Community Design has launched an Autonomous Request for Proposals (A-RFP) to re-imagine the Third Precinct complex from the ground up.

>>>>>> Why Should You Come? <<<<<<

Join the Assemblies because you want to contribute leadership on decisions that will transform our neighborhood.

Join the Assemblies because you no longer want to leave your future up to the Mayor’s Office, City Council, or property developers.

Our Assemblies will focus on authentic community security. To us security means that we have culture and resources available to everyone that supports them as a whole being.

This includes people having homes to sleep in, food to eat, freedom from fear of physical or mental harm. We think that resources of culture, housing, healing, justice, and space can help us achieve that kind of security.

Finally our Assemblies will include discussions about the relocation or removal of the Minneapolis Police Department’s Third Precinct from our Ward, the 9th Ward.

Daylighting Phalen Creek: Community Engagement Session 1

The design phase for daylighting Lower Phalen Creek is underway, and as an important member of East-side St Paul, we want your input on the creek’s design! Please join Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi on Wednesday, May 24th from 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. for a community engagement session to discuss the 10% restoration design of the creek. Anyone within the community is encouraged to attend! Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

Reach out to Emma Mushaka (emushaka@wakantipi.org) or the Restoration Manager, Gabby Menomin (gmenomin@wakantipi.org).

Did you know that Minnesota youth are the only youth in the nation that have an official voice in legislation? Join us on May 16th to learn about the four key initiatives of the Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) and the work they have done this legislative session in pursuit of a just and equitable Minnesota.

The MYC envisions a state that prioritizes the agency and voice of young people from all backgrounds. The MYC is a collaborative of youth leaders that works to amplify the voice and power of their peers across the state of Minnesota. These young leaders are the go-to group in Minnesota for elevating and championing youth voice in decision-making. Members of the MYC are change agents in their communities and across the state, leading the way with youth-centered systems change. The Council is comprised of 8th-12th graders representing each congressional district in Minnesota and provides guidance to the legislature, governor, and Department of Education on issues affecting young people.

Join us as we celebrate spring and the beginning of the growing season! On Saturday, May 13th we will kick things off with the EPIC annual meeting (11 AM-Noon) followed by an opening prayer at the Four Sisters Urban Farm, food from Las Cuatro Milpas Food Truck and Gatherings Cafe (Yazzie the Chef), and a plant giveaway.

Plus informational tables and activities from:

Metro Blooms

Hope Community

Zintkala Luta

Southside Harm Reduction Services

Neighbors for Harm Reduction

Northstar Collective

Minneapolis Edible Boulevards

East Phillips Community Garden

Wicoie Nandagikendan

Join us for our annual meeting Thursday, April 20th from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm at Bancroft Elementary School to build community while we celebrate our neighborhood and share what's coming 2023. There will be food, fun, and a community vote for new board members.

Translation and accommodations available upon request.

Please contact Mickella at mickella@bancroftneighborhood.org

Phillips Traffic Safety Improvements: Open House + Dinner

Provide feedback on proposed street safety improvements for 24th, 26th, 28th, and Chicago Ave.

Complimentary dinner provided. Arrive anytime between 6 and 8. Dinner available first come, first serve while supplies last.

Questions? Contact soren@midtowngreenway.org

More info on the Project:
https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/phillips/

Hello friends and neighbors,
Although it's the dead of winter, we are already thinking about SPRING! For the Oyáte Avenue project, Spring means neighborhood outreach time, and we have much work to do to be ready for it. We are really excited for this project to get shared with everyone living on this street and to really become a larger community conversation!

Join us this coming Thursday, February 2 at 7pm on Zoom for a neighborhood meeting, in which we'll be talking about outreach strategies and getting some insights from community members who have experience in this type of work. For anyone new to the project or who hasn't popped in for a while, we will also summarize where we are at and help folks plug in with a variety of skillsets and capacity levels.

Please, join us! Invite a neighbor or two, get a mug of tea and cozy up to your computer to talk with us about this exciting community project. We need you, and we look forward to seeing your face in the Zoom room.

Click here to register to receive the zoom link.

Created by Public Policy Project, The Learning Table provides the “learning water”; a place to ask critical questions and develop the “learning glue”; a place to develop relationships, create partnership, share ideas, and make commitments, to explore for incorporation in the 38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned Project.

At the Learning Table:

• We Learn Together

• Create a Shared Approach

• Coordinate Efforts

• Ensure Community Benefit

Join us monthly as we explore important topics and issues and work to hear the needs of the community.

January 2023 Topic is Learning Table Recap. Registration is encouraged, but is not required. You can register here on Eventbrite.

All are welcome. Dinner will be provided at all sessions. We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for full participation in this event. ASL and Spanish and Somali translation services will be available if requested and the meeting location is wheelchair accessible.

Please contact Sharice McCain at mccain@neoopartners.com or 651-212-5129, if you have any other accessibility needs or if you have any additional questions.

Visit the 38th and Chicago Re-Envisined project website for project updates and background information on this project.

Join us at our next Two-Spirit Powwow community meeting on Saturday, Jan. 28th at 10am at the Division of Indian Work. To RSVP, please send an email to charli@newnativetheatre.org

Join us on Wednesday evening, 1/11/23, for the final open opportunity to engage with City staff during this first phase of engagement on the future of the Former Kmart & New Nicollet Ave Redevelopment Project. Project team members and City staff have been out in the community the past several months talking with neighbors, small business owners, students, and many other stakeholders; if you have not yet shared your ideas and experience, we need to hear from you!

Join us in person at MCAD or over Zoom to learn more about the project and overall timeline and to discuss the ways in which you believe this major opportunity can help us achieve a safe and healthy community that truly benefits those living and working here. Free parking is available in MCAD’s east lot off 26th St. Walking encouraged!

For a deeper history of the site and surrounding community context, check out the City of Minneapolis’ Story Map. Stay tuned to the City’s project page for updates and to sign up for project-specific emails.

Also on the agenda this Wednesday is a check-in with Ward 10 Councilmember Aisha Chughtai. She’ll be doing a brief overview of her work in 2022, items in the City’s 2023-2024 budget likely to have a specific impact on Whittier, and what she expects to focus on in 2023.

Hope to see you there!

Join us for an informational session on the work of the Oyáte Avenue project!

Those of us in the Oyáte Avenue working group have been excited recently to receive a lot of fresh interest in this project, so we are hosting an informational and planning session to loop more community members into the work. (Which we hope will continue to grow and grow!)

This session will be over zoom, and is open to anyone who wants to know more about the project and learn how to engage or support at any capacity level. We will be welcoming questions, input, and all of your creative energy! 

Register here for the zoom link! We will have auto-generated closed-captions in English.

Here is our website:
oyateavenue.org
Here is the website of our advisory council, Makoce Ikikcupi:
makoceikikcupi.com

We look forward to seeing you on Nov 6th! Please reach by email if you have any questions, at oyateavenue@gmail.com

Created by Public Policy Project, The Learning Table provides the “learning water”; a place to ask critical questions and develop the “learning glue”; a place to develop relationships, create partnership, share ideas, and make commitments, to explore for incorporation in the 38th & Chicago Re-Envisioned Project.

At the Learning Table:

• We Learn Together

• Create a Shared Approach

• Coordinate Efforts

• Ensure Community Benefit

Join us monthly as we explore important topics and issues and work to hear the needs of the community. Registration is encouraged, but is not required. You can register here on Eventbrite.

All are welcome. Dinner will be provided at all sessions. We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for full participation in this event. ASL and Spanish and Somali translation services will be available if requested and the meeting location is wheelchair accessible.

Please contact Sharice McCain at mccain@neoopartners.com or 651-212-5129, if you have any other accessibility needs or if you have any additional questions.

Visit the 38th and Chicago Re-Envisined project website for project updates and background information on this project.

Looking for a space where women of color can come together and share their experiences? Join the Women of Color Affinity Group at Hosmer Library!

The Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage will hold a Legislative 101 Training at 5pm-7pm on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. This free training event will provide an overview of the legislative process and information about ways to participate in the making of legislation. Join us to learn simple ways you can engage the legislative process and activate your CMAH Power. REGISTER HERE for free.

Have you heard that the City of Minneapolis plans to reconstruct the intersection at 38th and Chicago?

Created by Public Policy Project, The Learning Table provides a place to develop relationships, create partnership, share ideas, and make commitments. This month’s topic is Public Safety.

For more information or to RSVP, CLICK HERE

Free parking in Side lot. Contact Sharice McCain at mccain@neoopartners.com or 651-212-5129 if you have any other accessibility needs or questions.

Early in 2022, the St. Paul City Council unanimously voted to create the “Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee,” to explore the concept of reparations, its historical rationale and possible future impact, measures adopted in other cities, and strategies for implementation. The Committee will soon issue its recommendations to the City Council, the Mayor, and our wider community. Join the East Side Freedom Library to learn about the Advisory Committee’s process, recommendations — and how you can get involved. RSVP.

 Join the Minnesota Justice Program for a facilitated engagement session to discuss what should be included in a consent decree to address race-based policing in Minneapolis. Food provided.

Curious about local history and land ownership? Want to investigate the challenges of private land and city development? Join us as we circle up. We face the reality of climate change and the need to localize our food.

Plant Grow Share has been hosting the People’s Land Network, a network of neighbors sharing access to land and garden space. This month’s meeting is co-hosted by Friends of the Mississippi River with a focus on waterways.
Call or text 612-466-0621 to learn more and find out the location.

Please come and share your voice and experiences with those elected to serve you.

“Mayor Frey supports giving land back to Minneapolis’ Native community. This is a historic undertaking and one that the mayor is committed to getting right, by the community and by the law,” a spokesperson for the Frey campaign said.

We are demanding solutions to our unhoused relatives and those suffering from addiction.
We are demanding LANDBACK!!
Wednesday March 30th 6:15 pm
East Phillips Park.

Sponsored by Phillips community safety coalition
BuildingCommunityTogether@gmail.com

Come learn about this emerging network of S. Minneapolis neighbors sharing access to land and garden space. Spanish interpretation will be available. ZOOM LINK

Join us for our Trans & Non-binary Elder Social Club. It is a monthly, virtual social event for trans and non-binary elders in the Minnesota area.

RSVP for Zoom link to Dylan.Flunker@rainbowhealth.org

First Fridays