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Thought-provoking Climate Conversations and Media at The Great Northern

Via an e-announcement from The Great Northern:

The Great Northern will feature keynote conversations, live podcasts, film screenings and other thought-provoking formats that allow us to explore our changing climate through the lenses of culture and heritage, the economy, and social equity. See below for a round-up of climate-focused events January 28 – February 7.

Climate Action Films: Earth, Water, Air, Fire / Jan 28 – Feb 7

A series of films speaking to essential issues in the climate conversation based around the four elements: Earth, Water, Air, Fire. In partnership with MSP Film Society.

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A Conversation on Climate Science, Policy and Justice with Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson / Jan 28
"The most influential Marine Biologist of our time" (Outside) Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (co-creator of the podcast How to Save a Planet) kicks off The Great Northern’s climate solutions series with a conversation on climate science, policy and justice with MPR’s Dan Kraker. Copresented with Westminster Town Hall Forum. Register

Stokeyard Outfitters: Thermaculture Tour / Jan 28

Join local sauna experts for a virtual live tour of the hottest backyard saunas in North America—and beyond. Presented by Stokeyard Outfitters in partnership with the Great Northern.

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On Being with Krista Tippett and J. Drew Lanham / Jan 28 podcast release, Jan 31 broadcast

Peabody Award-winning broadcaster, New York Times bestselling author, and National Humanities Medalist Krista Tippett interviews poet, teacher, birder and conservationist J. Drew Lanham, author of The Home Place—Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature (Milkweed Editions) for a special episode in partnership with The Great Northern.
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Climate Solutions Lunch time Series / Feb 1–5

A series of virtual panels engaging perspectives on climate solutions. In partnership with Greater MSP, MBOLD, Project Drawdown, Minnesota Design Center, Minnesota Humanities Center, MPR News, Climate Generation, and The Nature Conservancy.
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Diane Wilson: The Seed Keeper / Feb 7

In this exclusive book preview, Diane Wilson discusses The Seed Keeper, a work of historical fiction centered on the true story of the forced march of Dakota women and children in Minnesota in 1862. In partnership with Milkweed Editions, hosted by MPR’s Brandt Williams.

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The Great Northern Blog & Podcast

Enjoy a series of writing debuts and conversations on our newly launched podcast and blog

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About The Great Northern

The Great Northern celebrates our cold, creative winters through ten days of diverse programming that invigorate mind and body. In an era of changing climate that threatens our signature season, we seek to create community, inspire action, and share the resilient spirit of the North with the world. For more information on The Great Northern, please visit www.thegreatnorthernfestival.com.


Funding for The Great Northern is generously provided by sponsors including the McKnight Foundation, Askov Finlayson, U.S. Bank, Minneapolis Foundation, Nature Valley, Minnesota Public Radio, Greater MSP, iPondr, Carlson Family Foundation, Meet Minneapolis, Climate Generation, Caribou Coffee, Weinstein Hammons Gallery, Renaissance Minneapolis Hotel, and Sahan Journal, along with community partners and individual donors.

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