Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group/Letter of intent
Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group
[edit]Date: May 1, 2025
To: Wikimedia Affiliates and the Global Wikimedia Community
Dear Wikimedia Affiliates and Community Members,
We are excited to announce our intent to restart the Wikimedians of Minnesota User Group, a Formerly Active Affiliate Wikimedia User Group with a focus on the State of Minnesota. This user group aims to Encourage and facilitate the engagement of individuals in Minnesota with Wikimedia projects by teaching them how to edit and by organizing in-person gatherings for local Wikimedians.
Mission: Our mission is to Encourage and facilitate the engagement of individuals in Minnesota with Wikimedia projects by teaching them how to edit and by organizing in-person gatherings for local Wikimedians. We are committed to supporting the Wikimedia movement by organizing events, workshops, edit-a-thons, content creation, and collaborations.
Focus Area:
Our group will primarily focus on [describe the focus area, e.g., language, subject matter, or geographical area]. Specifically, we will engage with the following:
- Languages: English and Spanish.
- Themes: Topics and subject matter relating to the people, culture, and history of the geographical area of the State of Minnesota in the United States of America
- Geographical Region: We are based in the State of Minnesota and plan to extend our activities within this area, fostering connections with local communities and institutions.
Current Location and Regional Activities
Our core group is currently located in the Twin Cities Metro area, and we aim to collaborate with local affiliates and communities across Minnesota to ensure widespread participation and representation in our activities. With the Minnesota Historical Society we are currently planning Wikipedia workshops at Tribal Colleges and Universities located on American Indian reservations within the State of Minnesota.We also are working to reestablish connections and partnerships with Minnesota’s GLAM community.
Call for Collaboration
We welcome collaboration and support from other affiliates and individuals across the Wikimedia movement. We believe that working together with other user groups and affiliates will enhance our efforts and strengthen the global Wikimedia ecosystem.
If you would like to learn more about our user group, share feedback, or explore opportunities to collaborate, feel free to contact us at wikiminnian@gmail.com. We look forward to contributing to the Wikimedia movement and making a meaningful impact through our activities.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Joe Hoover (User:Myotus)
Andy Anderson (Pingnova)
Jason Burt (User:Gobonobo)