Minnesota Bear Den
Mukwa's Guardians of Turtle Island project is dedicated to standing for the Rights of Nature/Mother Earth and the Inherent Relationships that safeguard life. We aim, through advocacy and organizing campaigns, to protect the water, land, and all living beings. And to foster a deeper respect for our environment and ensure its preservation for future generations.
Mukwa Minnesota Bear Den regularly organizes events, gatherings, and initiatives for the Bemidji area community.
Upcoming Minnesota Bear Den Events - Bemidji Gathers and call-to-actions!
Upcoming Minnesota Bear Den Events - Bemidji Gathers and call-to-actions!
Join us for a community gathering focused on the latest updates from the Minnesota Legislature regarding Wild Rice and the issue of hyper-scaled data centers. This event will include time for open discussion and local planning, allowing everyone to share their thoughts and ideas. We encourage you to bring a dish to share in our potluck-style event, if you’re able. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Minnesota Native American Call
This space was created for Minnesota Native American tribal, nonprofit and grassroots to come together and share collectively what they are organizing around and where they need assistance. Occasionally we will utilize the space for guest speakers and direct work sessions on specific member driven topics.
Fridays bi-weekly 3PM - 4PM CST
Minnesota Bear Den Recent events in St. Paul.
Minnesota Bear Den Recent events in St. Paul.
Join us in the Minnesota Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday, February 17th for a special gathering as we open up the 2026 legislative session in a good way to honor all of our relations.
Please RSVP Here!!!
The House DFL Caucus has marked the first day of the legislative session as a somber day of mourning for the late Rep. Melissa Hortman who was assassinated in her home on June 14th, 2025. This will be the first time of our members of the legislature will be returning to the Capitol since this egregious act of political violence rippled across of State and Nation, and we have adapted our permitted gathering to align with the day’s proceedings.
We invite you to join us for Rise & Repair’s “Opening Day in a Good Way” gathering that will include a special interactive art project in the rotunda & group singing as we come together to mourn and remember. Our art project asks, “How do We Heal Our Relatives & Mother Earth?” and you will be encouraged to add messages onto cutouts that will be added to the banner throughout our gathering.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
10am: Gather in the Rotunda! There will be new security protocols at the capitol ~ please leave time to park & arrive through the security checkpoint which will be inside the lower-level, accessible entrance beneath the south steps.
In the Rotunda ~ Help build our collaborative art piece ~ we will have a beautiful flowing waterfall banner where we can each add our message of mourning, healing, and how we will rise and repair from this moment.
10:30-11am ~ We will sing the Nibi Song together and invited guests & members of the legislature will share remarks as we continue adding artwork to the waterfall!
11:05 ~ With permission from the board of Barebones Puppets, we will be joined by Singing Resistance for a community song, “We Remember” honoring all who have been lost over the past as we bring our time in the Rotunda to a close.
11:15 ~ We will exit the rotunda to the South Steps of the Capitol and gather for a song, connection time & a group photograph.
We expect our gathering to be concluded by 11:45 on the south steps, and attendees are welcome to stay at the capitol complex to participate in the various happenings throughout the symbolic day being planned by House DFL Caucus.
WHAT TO BRING
This is a gathering about healing and coming together to protect all of our relations in a good way.
Join us in the Capitol Rotunda at 10am on Feb. 18th for a state-wide mobilization to oppose the billionaire-backed rush of hyperscale data centers across Minnesota.
There are currently 17 hyperscale data centers being proposed in our state and we have no regulatory framework in place to protect our communities from the detrimental environmental impacts of these facilities.
We are showing up on the second day of Minnesota’s legislative session to demand our elected officials:
Pass a Data Center Moratorium to allow our agencies & lawmakers the time to create a regulatory framework.
Require a full Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) be conducted for new hyper-scale data centers.
Ban non-disclosure agreements that prevent the public from understanding the full scope of these proposals
Establish mandatory setbacks for residential communities, and protect them from noise/air/light pollution.
Protect our Water!
Prevent big tech from derailing our progress on climate!
WHAT TO EXPECT
We will gather in the Capitol Rotunda at 10am for a rally featuring speakers from impacted communities across Minnesota, legislative champions and policy advocates.
Lunch option can be found on registration form:
https://bit.ly/NoDataCenterMNForm
From 1-3pm we will encourage legislative visits with your elected members of the house & senate to relay our concerns and demand solutions.
Help us stand up to Big Tech!