Scott Walker is the Special Projects Director and Founder of the Coalition of Afghan and Allied Vietnam War Veterans. He also Co-founded the Sons and Daughters of Cambodia with Khmer Rouge Genocide Survivors, He facilitated two race relations Study Circle Program group gatherings charged with deep discussion on Race relations in the City of Springfield, IL after the burning of the Islamic Center Masque, His dynamic facilitation was so effective he was asked to serve on the City of Springfield, IL Race Relations Task Force. He continues to assisted in rescuing "At Risk" Afghans from Afghanistan. during and after the United States withdraw in August of 2021. He has a deep interest in Human Rights, Women's Rights and education with an emphasis on Afghanistan and Southeast Asia..
The Story of The Minnesota Humanities Center, "Minnesota Remembers Vietnam", Asian Veterans and Barriers to Inclusion
by Scott Walker
When a Marine Veteran Trista MatasCastillo associated with Minnesota Humanities Center called me inviting me to a breakfast that was being held to inform veteran groups of a program about Vietnam I was intrigued. What was the this program and what is the Minnesota Humanities Center?
Trista MatasCastillo is now the Chairman of the Ramsey County, MN Board of Directors.
David O'Fallon retired from MHC in 2018.
Luke Heikkila continues to produce film content with Twin Cities Television a PBS affiliate.
Bruce Richardson now serves the Veteran Community in suicide prevention and the affects of PTSD.
Trista MatasCastillo is now the Chairman of the Ramsey County, MN Board of Directors.
David O'Fallon retired from MHC in 2018.
Luke Heikkila continues to produce film content with Twin Cities Television a PBS affiliate.
Bruce Richardson now serves the Veteran Community in suicide prevention and the affects of PTSD.
Minnesota Humanities Center Grantmaking Philosophy
"MHC integrates equity, inclusion, and diversity into our work. We prioritize organizations whose leadership reflects the communities they serve. We are always educating ourselves and seeking new ways to reduce barriers and de-center dominant culture in the funding process."
email from:
Laura Benson | Grant/Contract Projects Manager
Minnesota Humanities Center invitation to apply for Veteran Grant.
Laura Benson | Grant/Contract Projects Manager
Minnesota Humanities Center invitation to apply for Veteran Grant.
email from:
Laura Benson | Grant/Contract Projects Manager
Minnesota Humanities Center
Laura Benson | Grant/Contract Projects Manager
Minnesota Humanities Center
MInnesota Satute referenced in the Benson letter: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/laws/2017/0/Session+Law/Chapter/91/
SADOC letter in response to Awardee letter.: ( note: SADOC is one of the 5 Asian Veteran Organizations who applied for the grant.)
