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SUMMARY:Vision Maker Media: Everything is Connected Online Film Festival
DESCRIPTION:Vision Maker Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a full year of film programming featuring powerful American Indian and Alaska Native films\, both in person at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center in Lincoln and virtually online. \nThe film that screens in person at the Ross will be available for screening online the following month\, for the entire month\, in addition to other films that explore Indigenous stories\, cultures\, and perspectives that connect us all. \nFor details on the films currently available to screen\, visit the Vison Maker Media film festival website: https://visionmakermedia.org/https-visionmakermedia-org-vision-maker-film-festival-everything-is-connected-november-streaming/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/vision-maker-media-everything-is-connected-online-film-festival/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:In Search of the Signers Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 1776\, the Second Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence. Collectors of early United States history long pursued a complete set of signatures of the 56 men who boldly signed the document. Omaha’s first real estate agent\, Byron Reed\, assembled one of the nation’s most important collections of coinage and manuscripts. Reed also sought a signature from each signer\, and today\, the Byron Reed Collection includes documents related to 49 of the 56 signers. \nThe Durham Museum is proud to preserve and feature it in honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States. In Search of the Signers includes original letters\, receipts and other documents from the Byron Reed Collection tied to the Declaration’s signers\, as well as a reproduction of John Trumbull’s iconic painting\, “Declaration of Independence.” \nThe Durham Museum is open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.\, Wednesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday noon – 4 p.m.\, – visit museum website to confirm hours. \nAdmission: Adults: $17*\, Seniors (62+): $14*\, Military/Veteran: $14*\, Children (ages 3 – 12): $10*\n*PLUS TAX\nMembers & children 2 years and under FREE
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/in-search-of-the-signers-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Durham Museum\, 801 S 10th Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68108\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Grants
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SUMMARY:"The Land Returns" broadcast and streaming on PBS
DESCRIPTION:From October 1 through November 29\, 2026\, the documentary film “The Land Returns” will be available for streaming on PBS and will be aired several times on Nebraska Public Media stations. Check local listings for air times. Streaming available here. \nAbout the Film\n“The Land Returns” chronicles a surprising new way that Indigenous nations are regaining their land: individual settlers\, local governments\, environmental organizations\, and even corporations are returning stolen land to Indian nations as part of a growing grassroots movement of restitution and reconciliation. \nFilmmakers: Kevin Abourezk\, Charles “Boots”” Kennedye\, Margaret Jacobs
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-land-returns-broadcast-and-streaming-on-pbs/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:"My Omaha" broadcast and streaming on PBS Independent Lens
DESCRIPTION:From October 5\, 2026\, through January 2\, 2027\, the documentary film “My Omaha” will be available for streaming on PBS and will be aired several times on Nebraska Public Media stations. Check local listings for air times. Streaming available here. \nAbout the Documentary\nAs Omaha is shaken by protests and a death that becomes a movement flashpoint\, filmmaker Nick Beaulieu navigates family conflict\, personal reckoning\, and the lived realities of racial justice activists. What begins as an investigation into division becomes an intimate exploration of what it takes to stay connected when our deepest beliefs pull us apart. \nAbout the filmmakers \nNick Beaulieu is a writer and filmmaker based in NYC. His feature debut My Omaha premiered at the Slamdance Film Festival in 2025. Previously\, he was a contributing writer on The Las Tear and produced short films for the PBS series American Portrait. He also works as a marketing consultant for filmmakers\, film festivals\, and distributors. \nDoug Block is an award-winning filmmaker based in NYC. He’s best known for his personal documentaries\, which include The Kids Grow Up\, 112 Weddings\, and 51 Birch Street. His producing credits include: Silverlake Life and Jupiter’s Wife\, among others. He is also the founder of The D-Word\, a free online community of documentary professionals.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/my-omaha-broadcast-and-streaming-on-pbs-independent-lens/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:"A Life Well Lived" streaming on PBS
DESCRIPTION:From November 1\, 2026\, through November 1\, 2029\, the documentary film “A Life Well Lived” will be available for streaming on PBS. Click here to stream. \nAbout the Documentary\nIn the 1930s\, David Kaufmann operated a small store in a Nebraska town [Grand Island]. As Hitler gained power\, Kaufmann used his limited resources and persistent effort to help over 200 Jewish men\, women\, and children find safety in America. Through interviews with descendants and archival records\, this film uncovers an remarkable rescue story rooted in the American Midwest.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/a-life-well-lived-streaming-on-pbs/
LOCATION:Virtual Program
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Ames Reading Series: Celebrating the Book "The Lives of Immigrants and Refugees: Tales of Migration\, Hope\, Grief\, and Finding Home in Nebraska"
DESCRIPTION:The book “The Lives of Immigrants and Refugees: Tales of Migration\, Hope\, Grief\, and Finding Home in Nebraska” will be added to the Lincoln City Libraries Heritage Room of Nebraska Authors collection. A few of the book’s contributors will speak. From war and conflicts to community building and service\, the tenacity\, heart\, and resilience of these authors shine. Stay for an author reception from 3:00 – 4:00 pm following the presentation.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/ames-reading-series-celebrating-the-book-the-lives-of-immigrants-and-refugees-tales-of-migration-hope-grief-and-finding-home-in-nebraska/
LOCATION:Lincoln City Libraries-Bennett Martin Public Library\, 136 S. 14th St.\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:Native American Film Series: One with the Whale
DESCRIPTION:In St. Lawrence\, Alaska\, a remote island in the Bering Sea where hunting whales is a matter of life and death\, a shy Native teen\, Chris Apassingok\, became the youngest person ever to harpoon a whale for his village. His family gets blindsided by thousands of keyboard activists brutally attacking him online—without fully understanding the importance of the hunt to his community’s survival. “One with the Whale” chronicles the obstacles Chris and his family face\, amidst larger currents of food security\, environmental racism\, climate change\, cultural genocide\, and social media. The livelihood of the Apassingoks and their village are threatened as they search for a balance between modernity and a traditional subsistence lifestyle. \nThe screening will be followed by an in-person Q&A with director Pete Chelkowski and the film’s subjects Chris Agra Apassingok and Danielle Nalu Apassingok. \nSponsored by Vision Maker Media. \nDetails: https://theross.org/film/nafs-one-with-the-whale/
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/native-american-film-series-one-with-the-whale/
LOCATION:Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center\, 313 North 13th Street\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261110T100000
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-10/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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SUMMARY:They Rode the Orphan Trains: Franklin
DESCRIPTION:Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements\, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement\, a largely-unknown chapter in American history\, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250\,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on trains in New York between 1854 and 1929 and sent all over the United States to be given away. After the presentation\, there is an informal discussion about the origin and demise of the largest child migration in history and the part it played in the formation of the American Dream. The human struggle to belong\, to define one’s self in the place we call home is exemplified in the stories of these children that have shaped all of our lives. The presenters will take questions from the audience and will invite relatives and acquaintances of Orphan Train Riders to share their stories. \nAlison Moore\, MFA\, is a former Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of Arizona and a current Humanities Scholar. She lives in Austin and has been touring nationally since 1998 with the multi-media program “Riders on the Orphan Train” that is currently the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center. She has also developed public outreach programs for the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America\, Inc. and for ArtsReach\, a Native American literacy project in Southern Arizona. She is the author of four books. She received two National Endowment for the Arts Fiction Fellowships in 1993 and 2010 and the Katherine Ann Porter Prize for Fiction in 2004. In 2007/2008 she received the J. Frank Dobie Paisano fellowship from the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Institute of Letters. In 2012 she received the Charles Loring Brace Award for helping to preserve the stories of the Orphan Trains. \nPhil Lancaster was born in Texarkana\, Arkansas and studied art and music at L’Ecole De Beaux Arts in Angers\, France. He became a member of a bluegrass band that toured throughout France and produced an album entitled “Bluegrass Oldies Ltd./Traveling Show.” After returning to the U.S. he met three Arkansas musicians and the acoustic quartet “Still on the Hill” was formed in Fayetteville. They released their first CD in 1997\, the second in 2000. The group performed at national and international folk festivals. In 2007 he received an Arkansas Arts Council Fellowship in Music Composition. He is co-producer of the documentary film “Gospel\, Biscuits and Gravy” about Ozark gospel singer Ernestine Shepherd and presenter of “Riders on the Orphan Train\,” the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/they-rode-the-orphan-trains-franklin/
LOCATION:Franklin Public Library\, 1502 P St\, Franklin\, NE\, 68939\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T160000
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-13/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261113T190000
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SUMMARY:Poetry Walk with Jewel Rodgers
DESCRIPTION:Join State Poet of Nebraska (2025-2029) Jewel Rodgers for an evening celebrating the relationship between poetry and visual art. Rodgers will present a selection of readings inspired by “Grace Hartigan: The Gift of Attention\,” offering her perspectives on the exhibition’s themes and artworks and inviting new ways of seeing and thinking about the work on view. \nThis program is recommended for audiences ages 16 and older and requires a ticket for admission. Tickets are $20 for non-members and $16 for members. \nFor more information\, visit the event website.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/poetry-walk-with-jewel-rodgers/
LOCATION:Sheldon Museum of Art\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T120000
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SUMMARY:Making Nebraska Home Author Panel at Nebraska Celebration of Books
DESCRIPTION:A panel discussion featuring editors and essayists from The Lives of Immigrants and Refugees: Tales of Migration\, Hope\, Grief\, and Finding Home in Nebraska\, who explore migration\, identity\, memory\, and belonging through literature\, followed by audience dialogue about the role of storytelling in strengthening civic understanding and preserving community history. \nThe Lives of Immigrants and Refugees: Tales of Migration\, Hope\, Grief\, and Finding Home in Nebraska offers thirty-one essays by immigrants and refugees who now call Lincoln\, Nebraska\, home. These individuals have found support\, belonging\, and opportunity through the collaborative work of Lincoln’s New Americans Task Force members and the Lincoln/Lancaster County Welcoming and Belonging Strategic Plan. The stories in this book are brilliant\, harrowing\, poetic\, and revelatory. They’re also stories of survival\, resilience\, creativity\, and a staggering amount of work: learning a new language\, navigating a challenging immigration system\, being perceived as a foreigner\, struggling to grasp strange new customs and traditions\, working one’s way out of extreme poverty\, working through trauma and grief. Those of us who have had the good fortune of not being displaced have much to learn by listening. \nThis panel will feature essayists Eh Ta Taw\, Etza Wong\, Shahad Kheder\, Yazen Kheder\, and Sajia Qasemi \nThe Nebraska Celebration of Books (NCOB) is a free\, public literary festival honoring Nebraska authors\, readers\, and the statewide literary community. The event features author panels\, book award presentations\, vendor markets\, and programming for both authors and readers. \nFor more information and a schedule of events\, visit the NCOB website at bookfestival.nebraska.gov
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/making-nebraska-home-author-panel-at-nebraska-celebration-of-books/
LOCATION:University of Nebraska – Lincoln\, Jackie Gaughan Multicultural Center\, 1505 S St\, Lincoln\, NE\, 68508
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261114T160000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists
DESCRIPTION:The “Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists” exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights\, education\, sports\, media\, and business. The exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment from 1-4 p.m. To book a tour\, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/exhibit-walk-through-memory-lane-with-african-american-activists/2026-11-14/
LOCATION:Saratoga History- Arts-Humanities Multicultural Center\, 4401 North 21st Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68110
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Together We Archive Miracles":MAILTO:togetherweachievemiraclesinc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T193000
DTSTAMP:20261104T213448Z
CREATED:20261104T213448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T213448Z
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SUMMARY:"Imagining the Indian" film screening and panel discussion: Santee
DESCRIPTION:A documentary screening of “Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting” will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns that will explore Native representation\, the impact of harmful stereotypes\, and the movement to end Native American mascots. \nThis event is part of a series of three screenings jointly supported by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska\, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska\, Santee Sioux Nation\, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska\, Little Priest Tribal College\, Nebraska Indian Community College\, and the University of Nebraska Inter Tribal Exchange student group (UNITE) and Sheldon Museum of Art.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/imagining-the-indian-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-santee/
LOCATION:Nebraska Indian Community College Santee Campus Event Center\, 415 N River Rd\, Niobrara\, NE\, 68760
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261116T193000
DTSTAMP:20261104T173513Z
CREATED:20261104T173513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T173513Z
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SUMMARY:They Rode the Orphan Trains: Arapahoe
DESCRIPTION:Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements\, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement\, a largely-unknown chapter in American history\, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250\,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on trains in New York between 1854 and 1929 and sent all over the United States to be given away. After the presentation\, there is an informal discussion about the origin and demise of the largest child migration in history and the part it played in the formation of the American Dream. The human struggle to belong\, to define one’s self in the place we call home is exemplified in the stories of these children that have shaped all of our lives. The presenters will take questions from the audience and will invite relatives and acquaintances of Orphan Train Riders to share their stories. \nAlison Moore\, MFA\, is a former Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of Arizona and a current Humanities Scholar. She lives in Austin and has been touring nationally since 1998 with the multi-media program “Riders on the Orphan Train” that is currently the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center. She has also developed public outreach programs for the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America\, Inc. and for ArtsReach\, a Native American literacy project in Southern Arizona. She is the author of four books. She received two National Endowment for the Arts Fiction Fellowships in 1993 and 2010 and the Katherine Ann Porter Prize for Fiction in 2004. In 2007/2008 she received the J. Frank Dobie Paisano fellowship from the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Institute of Letters. In 2012 she received the Charles Loring Brace Award for helping to preserve the stories of the Orphan Trains. \nPhil Lancaster was born in Texarkana\, Arkansas and studied art and music at L’Ecole De Beaux Arts in Angers\, France. He became a member of a bluegrass band that toured throughout France and produced an album entitled “Bluegrass Oldies Ltd./Traveling Show.” After returning to the U.S. he met three Arkansas musicians and the acoustic quartet “Still on the Hill” was formed in Fayetteville. They released their first CD in 1997\, the second in 2000. The group performed at national and international folk festivals. In 2007 he received an Arkansas Arts Council Fellowship in Music Composition. He is co-producer of the documentary film “Gospel\, Biscuits and Gravy” about Ozark gospel singer Ernestine Shepherd and presenter of “Riders on the Orphan Train\,” the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/they-rode-the-orphan-trains-arapahoe/
LOCATION:Arapahoe Public Library\, 306 Nebraska Ave.\, Arapahoe\, NE\, 68922\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T201907Z
CREATED:20260827T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201907Z
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-17/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy South":MAILTO:info@canopysouth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T180000
DTSTAMP:20261014T191755Z
CREATED:20261014T191755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T191755Z
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SUMMARY:Reentry Simulation
DESCRIPTION:Could you rebuild your life in four weeks? Step into the shoes of someone returning home after incarceration and experience the obstacles that often stand in the way of success. \nThis simulation\, operated by RISE\, is a tool for community members to better understand the invisible handcuffs and road blocks of returning citizens. While the experience of reentry can never truly be accurate without first-hand experience\, this simulation is designed to be thought-provoking and educational. \nDuring this reentry simulation\, participants will be given a “life card” and mock identity reflecting that of an individual returning to the community after incarceration. Participants will navigate “four weeks” of reentry in roughly one hour. Following the reentry simulation\, participants will debrief their experience together with RISE staff. \nTuesday\, November 17\, 2026\n3:00 PM to 6:00 PM\nSkutt Ballroom\, Creighton University in Omaha \nThis event is open to the public. Registration is required. Click here for more information\, or to register.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/reentry-simulation/
LOCATION:Skutt Ballroom\, Creighton University\, 2600 California Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68131
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261117T183000
DTSTAMP:20261104T214153Z
CREATED:20261104T214153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T214153Z
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SUMMARY:"Imagining the Indian" film screening and panel discussion: Winnebago
DESCRIPTION:A documentary screening of “Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting” will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns that will explore Native representation\, the impact of harmful stereotypes\, and the movement to end Native American mascots. \nThis event is part of a series of three screenings jointly supported by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska\, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska\, Santee Sioux Nation\, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska\, Little Priest Tribal College\, Nebraska Indian Community College\, and the University of Nebraska Inter Tribal Exchange student group (UNITE) and Sheldon Museum of Art.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/imagining-the-indian-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-winnebago/
LOCATION:Little Priest Tribal College Elk Auditorium\, 601 East College Drive\, Winnebago\, NE\, 68071
CATEGORIES:Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T201907Z
CREATED:20260827T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201907Z
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy South":MAILTO:info@canopysouth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T183000
DTSTAMP:20261104T214541Z
CREATED:20261104T214541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T214541Z
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SUMMARY:"Imagining the Indian" film screening and panel discussion: Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:A documentary screening of “Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting” will be followed by a panel discussion featuring filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns that will explore Native representation\, the impact of harmful stereotypes\, and the movement to end Native American mascots. \nThis event is part of a series of three screenings jointly supported by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska\, Ponca Tribe of Nebraska\, Santee Sioux Nation\, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska\, Little Priest Tribal College\, Nebraska Indian Community College\, and the University of Nebraska Inter Tribal Exchange student group (UNITE) and Sheldon Museum of Art. \nRegistration is requested for this event. To register\, click here.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/imagining-the-indian-film-screening-and-panel-discussion-lincoln/
LOCATION:Sheldon Museum of Art\, Lincoln\, Nebraska\, 68588\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261118T203000
DTSTAMP:20261104T174013Z
CREATED:20261104T174013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T174013Z
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SUMMARY:They Rode the Orphan Trains: Sutherland
DESCRIPTION:Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements\, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement\, a largely-unknown chapter in American history\, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250\,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on trains in New York between 1854 and 1929 and sent all over the United States to be given away. After the presentation\, there is an informal discussion about the origin and demise of the largest child migration in history and the part it played in the formation of the American Dream. The human struggle to belong\, to define one’s self in the place we call home is exemplified in the stories of these children that have shaped all of our lives. The presenters will take questions from the audience and will invite relatives and acquaintances of Orphan Train Riders to share their stories. \nAlison Moore\, MFA\, is a former Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of Arizona and a current Humanities Scholar. She lives in Austin and has been touring nationally since 1998 with the multi-media program “Riders on the Orphan Train” that is currently the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center. She has also developed public outreach programs for the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America\, Inc. and for ArtsReach\, a Native American literacy project in Southern Arizona. She is the author of four books. She received two National Endowment for the Arts Fiction Fellowships in 1993 and 2010 and the Katherine Ann Porter Prize for Fiction in 2004. In 2007/2008 she received the J. Frank Dobie Paisano fellowship from the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Institute of Letters. In 2012 she received the Charles Loring Brace Award for helping to preserve the stories of the Orphan Trains. \nPhil Lancaster was born in Texarkana\, Arkansas and studied art and music at L’Ecole De Beaux Arts in Angers\, France. He became a member of a bluegrass band that toured throughout France and produced an album entitled “Bluegrass Oldies Ltd./Traveling Show.” After returning to the U.S. he met three Arkansas musicians and the acoustic quartet “Still on the Hill” was formed in Fayetteville. They released their first CD in 1997\, the second in 2000. The group performed at national and international folk festivals. In 2007 he received an Arkansas Arts Council Fellowship in Music Composition. He is co-producer of the documentary film “Gospel\, Biscuits and Gravy” about Ozark gospel singer Ernestine Shepherd and presenter of “Riders on the Orphan Train\,” the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/they-rode-the-orphan-trains-sutherland/
LOCATION:Maxine White / Sutherland Public Library\, 900 2nd St.\, Sutherland\, NE\, 69165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T201907Z
CREATED:20260827T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201907Z
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy South":MAILTO:info@canopysouth.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20261119T193000
DTSTAMP:20261104T202323Z
CREATED:20261104T202323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T202323Z
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SUMMARY:They Rode the Orphan Trains: McCook
DESCRIPTION:Novelist and humanities scholar Alison Moore and singer/songwriter Phil Lancaster have combined audio visual elements\, historical fiction and musical ballads into a collaborative performance that brings the Orphan Train movement\, a largely-unknown chapter in American history\, to public awareness. The presentation tells the story of the 250\,000 orphans and unwanted children who were put on trains in New York between 1854 and 1929 and sent all over the United States to be given away. After the presentation\, there is an informal discussion about the origin and demise of the largest child migration in history and the part it played in the formation of the American Dream. The human struggle to belong\, to define one’s self in the place we call home is exemplified in the stories of these children that have shaped all of our lives. The presenters will take questions from the audience and will invite relatives and acquaintances of Orphan Train Riders to share their stories. \nAlison Moore\, MFA\, is a former Assistant Professor of English/Creative Writing in the MFA Creative Writing Program at the University of Arizona and a current Humanities Scholar. She lives in Austin and has been touring nationally since 1998 with the multi-media program “Riders on the Orphan Train” that is currently the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex Museum and Research Center. She has also developed public outreach programs for the Orphan Train Heritage Society of America\, Inc. and for ArtsReach\, a Native American literacy project in Southern Arizona. She is the author of four books. She received two National Endowment for the Arts Fiction Fellowships in 1993 and 2010 and the Katherine Ann Porter Prize for Fiction in 2004. In 2007/2008 she received the J. Frank Dobie Paisano fellowship from the University of Texas at Austin and the Texas Institute of Letters. In 2012 she received the Charles Loring Brace Award for helping to preserve the stories of the Orphan Trains. \nPhil Lancaster was born in Texarkana\, Arkansas and studied art and music at L’Ecole De Beaux Arts in Angers\, France. He became a member of a bluegrass band that toured throughout France and produced an album entitled “Bluegrass Oldies Ltd./Traveling Show.” After returning to the U.S. he met three Arkansas musicians and the acoustic quartet “Still on the Hill” was formed in Fayetteville. They released their first CD in 1997\, the second in 2000. The group performed at national and international folk festivals. In 2007 he received an Arkansas Arts Council Fellowship in Music Composition. He is co-producer of the documentary film “Gospel\, Biscuits and Gravy” about Ozark gospel singer Ernestine Shepherd and presenter of “Riders on the Orphan Train\,” the official outreach program for the National Orphan Train Complex.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/they-rode-the-orphan-trains-mccook/
LOCATION:Museum of the High Plains\, 498-400 Norris Ave\, McCook\, NE\, 69001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T201907Z
CREATED:20260827T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201907Z
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-20/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy South":MAILTO:info@canopysouth.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260819T181224Z
CREATED:20260804T192807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T181224Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit: Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists
DESCRIPTION:The “Walk Through Memory Lane with African American Activists” exhibit includes photos of people who made local contributions in the fields of civil rights\, education\, sports\, media\, and business. The exhibit is now open to the public on Saturdays by appointment from 1-4 p.m. To book a tour\, please email ewclibrary4402@gmail.com.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/exhibit-walk-through-memory-lane-with-african-american-activists/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Saratoga History- Arts-Humanities Multicultural Center\, 4401 North 21st Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68110
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Together We Archive Miracles":MAILTO:togetherweachievemiraclesinc@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T190000
DTSTAMP:20261027T165733Z
CREATED:20261027T165733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T165733Z
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SUMMARY:Voices in the Darkness: The Music of Terezin
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop participants will learn about the music that was created in Terezin (a WWII concentration camp in the Czech Republic). Circle Theatre will present a workshop centered on the music of this period. The workshop will take place in the lobby of the Jewish Community Center 30 min before the beginning of ticketed performances of Hana’s Suitcase (play that follows Japanese educator Fumiko Ishioka as she uncovers the life of Hana Brady\, a young Jewish girl who died in the Holocaust) and is free to participate. For more information\, visit the Circle Theatre website.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/voices-in-the-darkness-the-music-of-terezin/2026-11-21/
LOCATION:Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater at the Jewish Community Center\, 333 S 132nd Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle Theatre":MAILTO:circle.theatreomaha@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261122T140000
DTSTAMP:20261027T165733Z
CREATED:20261027T165733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T165733Z
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SUMMARY:Voices in the Darkness: The Music of Terezin
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive workshop participants will learn about the music that was created in Terezin (a WWII concentration camp in the Czech Republic). Circle Theatre will present a workshop centered on the music of this period. The workshop will take place in the lobby of the Jewish Community Center 30 min before the beginning of ticketed performances of Hana’s Suitcase (play that follows Japanese educator Fumiko Ishioka as she uncovers the life of Hana Brady\, a young Jewish girl who died in the Holocaust) and is free to participate. For more information\, visit the Circle Theatre website.
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/voices-in-the-darkness-the-music-of-terezin/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theater at the Jewish Community Center\, 333 S 132nd Street\, Omaha\, NE\, 68154\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Circle Theatre":MAILTO:circle.theatreomaha@gmail.com
GEO:41.2568308;-96.1170563
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260827T201907Z
CREATED:20260827T201907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T201907Z
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SUMMARY:The Hills We Share Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:The Hills We Share explores the history of Southside Terrace\, Jetter’s Depot\, and South Omaha through historic documents\, photographs\, and artifacts. The exhibit features original 1939 architectural drawings of Southside Terrace on trace paper\, correspondence from the Housing Authority\, newspaper clippings from the 1930s and 1940s\, and historic photos courtesy of The Durham Museum. Together\, these materials offer a glimpse into the people\, places\, and decisions that shaped the neighborhood—and invite us to reflect on the connections between South Omaha’s past and future. \nTours of this exhibit in the community space at Jetter’s Depot are available by appointment Tuesday through Friday\, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call or email 402-916-9293  or etienne@canopysouth.org
URL:https://humanitiesnebraska.org/event/the-hills-we-share-exhibit/2026-11-24/
LOCATION:Jetter’s Depot\, 3031 Upland Parkway\, Omaha\, NE\, 68107
CATEGORIES:Grants
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ORGANIZER;CN="Canopy South":MAILTO:info@canopysouth.org
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