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Change Narrative is a Golden Lanyard Award Winner at the 2022 MN Fringe Festival for the Best In-House Venue Pick!

Virtual Show Program

Welcome to Changing the Narrative: Climate Stories for Justice at the MN Fringe Festival Aug 4-14, 2022.

About the Show
Produced by Jothsna Harris, founder of Change Narrative, the show is an evocative experience of the senses intended to connect both the head and heart on climate change and spur action on this critical issue of our time. Co-hosted by Emcee Rasheed Harris, this production features live, spoken narratives by Twin Cities-based climate justice organizers interspersed with graphic illustration, music, and poetry. Featured storytellers include Whitney Terrill (Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light), Nicole Ektnitphong (Climate Advocacy Lab), and Leslee Gutiérrez Carrillo (COPAL); visual imagery by illustrator Lisa Troutman of Drawn Well and songwriters/poets Strong Buffalo and Ben Weaver (known together as the musical duo Buffalo Weavers).

Special thanks to event sponsors
The Nature Conservancy and City and County Credit Union

With Support by Oyate Hotanin in collaboration as part of a year-long climate action-driven project, Society of Mother Earth (S.O.M.E.). Developed with funding as an awardee of the Minnesota Humanities Center 2022-2023 Cultural Heritage and Community Identity Grant. Thank you to Katie Hare for public relations support.

Virt Program 1(2.75 × 2.125 in) (4 × 4 in) (2.75 × 2.125 in) (1)

Take Action on Climate

This program is an invitation to get involved in learning more and engaging in solutions. Below, you will find dozens of local and national organizations, resources, campaigns, and events to get involved in the climate justice movement. Click on the logos below to learn more about climate change and opportunities to take action. 

MN Environmental Justice Table Oyate Hotanin COPAL Minneapolis Climate Action East Phillips Urban Farm MN Interfaith Power and Light Tamales y Bicicletas Youth Environmental Activists Native Sun Community Power RISE Coalition Protect Ancient Forests Minnesota Renewable Now Project Sweetie Pie MN Center for Environmental Advocacy Community Members for Environmental Justice Hennepin County Zero Waste Challenge The People's Climate and Equity Plan
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is committed to tackling climate change by maximizing nature's ability to store carbon, promoting smart clean energy policies, cultivating a shift to planet-friendly food systems and bolstering resilience for people and nature.
 Climate Generation
Climate Generation empowers individuals and their communities to engage in solutions to climate change.
 UMN Climate Adaptation Partnership
Increasing climate resilience through research, collaboration & communication
 The Great Northern Festival
The Great Northern celebrates Minnesota's cold, creative winters through 10 days of diverse programming, seeking to create community, inspire action, and share the resilient spirit of the North.
 Metro Blooms
Metro Blooms
 Fresh Energy
Fresh Energy is a Minnesota nonprofit advancing bold policy action to speed our state's transition to a clean energy future.
 Climate Advocacy Lab
The Lab equips the U.S. climate movement with the evidence-based insights, skills, and connections needed to build durable power and win equitable solutions.
 City Climate Corner
City Climate Corner
 Blue Thumb
Blue Thumb education programming is focused on the Lawns to Legumes program, helping folks transform their yards into pollinator habitat.
 Climate Impact Corps
The Climate Impact Corps is an AmeriCorps program that places members at Minnesota nonprofits and public agencies who have a mission to preserve and protect the environment.
 MN GreenCorps
We anticipate reposting for open MN GreenCorps member positions. Interested applicants can sign up to be notified when the application is posted.