Bush Foundation

MN | Minnesota mosques and Islamic Community Centers welcome their non-Muslim neighbors for a traditional Ramadan Iftar, inviting a time of learning and encounter. Participants will hear a presentation about Islam/Ramadan and the reason for fasting, participate in the breaking of the fast with water and dates, have the opportunity to observe prayer, and then join at table for wonderful food and conversation.

Fort Yates, ND | The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, in partnership with Sitting Bull College and the Standing Rock Community Development Corporation, hosts the 13th annual Dakota/Lakota Summer Institute (DLSI).

Twin Cities, MN | From the sessions and speakers to the Twin Cities, the 2019 Annual Convention is all about how the arts build civic engagement, give the space to investigate our past and future, and create lasting positive change.

Mitchell, SD | Now in its fourth exciting year, RuralX is an opportunity to connect and engage with a network of rural shapers from across the region. Get inspired to help community thrive through motivational keynote speakers, powerful new ideas, bold breakout sessions and topics that are relevant to rural community and economic development.

Sioux Falls, SD | The Bush Foundation strives to be accessible to and knowledgeable about the communities we seek to support. One way we do this is by visiting towns and cities across our region. We invite interested residents from these communities to sign up for Office Hours and meet face to face with our staff. These meetings give us a chance to connect with people who want to learn more about our grant programs, and they help us to better understand the challenges and opportunities that exist across our region.

Twin Cities, MN |Free Minds, Free People is a national conference convened by the Education for Liberation Network that brings together teachers, young people, researchers, parents and community-based activists/educators from across the country to build a movement to develop and promote education as a tool for liberation.

Fargo, ND | At TEDxFargo, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Minneapolis, MN | Building upon the experience of the A+ Education Conference, and responding to the call for a focus on building a culture of learning, the Transforming Learning Summit is a new opportunity for Minnesota's education community to learn, share best practices, and advance education.

Bismarck, ND | At TEDxBismarck, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

Grand Rapids, MN | The Rural Arts and Culture Summit is a biannual, practitioner-driven gathering that celebrates and expands the field of rural arts-based community development by providing a space for learning, relationship building and celebration about the role of art and creativity in building strong, healthy and resilient rural communities.