Juneteenth BBQ Recipes with Addie (Virtual class)
2021-06-19 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | MN
Join Addie as we celebrate Juneteenth with a BBQ dishes and sides that everyone can enjoy this summer. We’ll be making burgers and kebobs, with both meat and vegetarian options. Addie will also give a brief history of what Juneteenth is, the importance of the date, and how she celebrates the holiday.
Addie DeMery, Seward Co-op
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Art + Abolition: Memorialize the Movement, Deepen our Commitment
2021-06-24 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join us on Thursday, June 24 from 6–7:30 p.m. outside of the Franklin and Friendship stores and streaming on Facebook for live DJs, community art-making, and the ceremonial donation of artists’ 2020 murals to Memorialize the Movement.
Before the event, you can download our free virtual Abolition Art Kit. This kit has resources and ideas for you and your family to create your own art at home as a reminder of your commitment to anti-racism in 2021 and beyond.

Through the summer of 2020, we experienced the way art can metabolize, mobilize, heal and inspire in the movement for racial justice. Join Seward Co-op along with Eastside, Mississippi Market, and TCCP Co-ops as we honor and celebrate the protest art of this past year while deepening our commitment to racial justice in our community. We’ll gather on Thursday, June 24 for outdoor, COVID-safe gatherings focused on art and abolition within our co-op communities.
Last summer, Seward Co-op invited local, BIPOC-led artist groups to create murals on the plywood at our stores as a canvas to express emotions and grief, and to support the community in metabolizing trauma in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. We invited the community to participate with music and chalk art. You can see photos and information on the artists from that day here.
The majority of the murals at Seward Co-op were weatherproofed and remained displayed at the stores over the past year. The murals at these stores continued to have positive impacts on the immediate communities surrounding the stores, particularly the Friendship store, given its close proximity to George Floyd Square. With permission from the artists, Seward Co-op is now donating these works of art to Memorialize the Movement (MTM), a grassroots organization working to collect and preserve the protest art created in the wake of the murder of George Floyd. A small number of these were on display at the MTM mural exhibition at Phelps Park.
On Thursday, June 24 from 6–7:30 p.m., join us outside of the Franklin and Friendship stores for music, conversation with the artists, and opportunities to create art and signs you can bring to future community actions or display at your home. Muralists will be doing live painting and as co-op members, we will express our commitments to the movement in 2021 and beyond.

What does it mean to be an abolitionist today?
How will we further engage in racial justice movements as co-op members?
What does it mean to commit to Black liberation as a co-op community? What will we commit to?
We’ll also be livestreaming the event, with conversations with Leesa Kelly, founder of Memorialize the Movement, Seward Co-op Board members, and some of the artists who shared their talents with our community. Following the event, the remaining 2020 murals will be officially donated to Memorialize the Movement.
Everyone is welcome and RSVP not required; however, if you register below you will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains an event reminder and livestream link before the event.
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, Seward Community Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2021-06-29 17:30 - 18:00 | MN
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2021 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. Opportunities to attend are June 1, June 29 and July 27.
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Thursday, Aug. 5. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors June Meeting
2021-06-29 18:00 - 20:30 | MN
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, June 29. Co-op owners are welcome to observe and an advance RSVP is politely requested. The meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to June 29. This will allow us to provide you the virtual meeting link.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Co-op Farm Tour
2021-07-10 10:00 - 16:00 | MN
Save the Date for the Co-op Farm Tour!
Saturday, July 10 from 10 am–4 pm
Explore local sustainable and organic farms as they open their doors for a day full of fun, learning, and discovery brought to you by your local food co-ops. This year 20 urban and rural farms are offering exciting activities such as farm goods for sale, farming demonstrations, u-pick berries, and more. It’s a free, self-guided event, so no need to sign up!
For more information visit www.coopfarmtour.com or find guidebooks available in our stores. Please check the farm tour website regularly for updates about this event.

African Vegan Cooking: Cassava (Virtual class)
2021-07-18 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
Join Henry as he makes cassava, a delicious Ugandan dish of fried yucca slices.
Henry Kisitu, Jajja Wellness
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Information Session for Board Candidates
2021-07-27 17:30 - 18:00 | MN
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors invites potential candidates to learn about cooperative governance and the 2021 board election. Candidates must be current owners of Seward Co-op and be committed to the long-term sustainability of our co-op.
All candidates are required to attend an information session + a board meeting to be eligible to run in the election. This is the last opportunity to attend and express interest! Previous meeting dates were June 1 and June 29.
At the Candidate Information Session beginning at 5:30 p.m., you’ll hear from current directors and receive documents detailing the expectations of candidates. All interested candidates will need to submit a form and essay by Thursday, Aug. 5. Please email board@seward.coop to receive Zoom meeting information.

Board of Directors July Meeting
2021-07-27 18:00 - 20:30 | MN
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, July 27. The meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to July 27.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Cooking with Koshiki: Tanpopo-Style Chicken Wings (Virtual Class)
2021-07-29 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
We’ll be making succulent and delicious fried chicken wings tossed in a soy-ginger vinaigrette, alongside Japanese-style potato salad with eggs, cucumber, and onion. Perfect for a summer dinner on a patio or picnic!
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Cooking with Koshiki: Salmon Cake with Sweet Corn & Kabocha Rice (Virtual Class)
2021-08-05 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
This salmon cake is made with Atlantic salmon, shucked sweet corn, panko, and seasoning. Panfried and served with homemade tartar sauce, this salmon cake is perfect for a hot summer or autumn dinner. We will pair the salmon with an easy kabocha- squash rice dish.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

African Vegan Cooking: Chapatti (Virtual class)
2021-08-15 16:00 - 17:00 | MN
Join Henry as he demonstrates the techniques of making Ugandan Chappti, light and flakey pan-grill bread with crispy edges.
Henry Kisitu, Jajja Wellness
Note- The date for this event, originally August 8th, has been rescheduled for Sunday, August 15th at 4pm. You will recieve a log in link and recipe the week before class. Thank you!
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive an email from Eventbrite that contains a Zoom link or phone number to join the class in advance of the class date.

Seward Co-op Hiring Fair
2021-08-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Seward Co-op is hiring! We are committed to hiring a diverse staff that represents the communities we serve. We create jobs with great benefits, and we invest in the training and growth of our employees.

Join us for a hiring fair on Wednesday August 25th from 1:00pm-3:00pm at our Franklin store location (2823 E. Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN). We are hiring for:
• Entry level positions
• Leadership positions
• Part-time or full time work
Our job recruiters will be on site and ready to chat about our current job openings and the great benefits the co-op has to offer, including
• Co-op ownership after 1000 hours worked
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Discount on groceries and wellness items
• Affordable health and dental insurance
• And more!
Paper applications will be available on-site- resumes are helpful but not required.
Spanish and Hmong translation available on-site.

Board of Directors August Meeting
2021-08-31 18:00 - 20:30 | MN
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Aug. 31. The meeting will include a 10-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Aug. 31.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Organic Black Hair Care Mask and Growth (Virtual class)
2021-09-12 11:00 - 12:00 | MN
Join Seward staff September and Nevaeh as they show how to make a castor oil mask and rice water hair mist for hair growth and health.
September Garwick Evans & Nevaeh Taylor, Seward Co-op staff

Cooking with Koshiki: Miso Butter Corn & Foil-Yaki Salmon (Virtual class)
2021-09-13 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
Miso Butter Corn & Foil Yaki are easy to prepare using easy-to-find local ingredients. Koshiki will prepare Miso Butter Corn, a great way of using miso, and Foil-Yaki, a simply cooking method that requires almost no cooking.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Co-op Community Conversations | Green Card Food Voices: Stories of MN Immigrants Working In Local Food
2021-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join Twin Cities Food Co-ops and Green Card Voices as we hear the stories of local immigrant business owners and learn about their journey to the US, building a life in the Twin Cities, and owning a business through a pandemic and civil unrest.
After the stories, join in a virtual discussion with local immigrant business owners, Green Card Voices and other local non-profits about the immigrant experience in the Twin Cities, how we can better connect with our neighbors, and what we can do to support immigrants in our community.
The event series “Co-op Community Conversations: Exploring the intersection of racial, social, and food justice” is presented by Eastside Food Co-op, Mississippi Market Food Co-op, Seward Community Co-op, and Twin Cities Co-op Partners as a way to examine and connect our cooperative values with social justice movements.

Midwest Food Connection presents: Co-op Kids- Herbs & Spices (Virtual class)
2021-09-25 13:00 - 14:00 | MN
Expand your taste buds and dive into the wonderful world of herbs and spices! Come join us as we learn the many uses, benefits and flavors of herbs and spices. We will experiment while making a simple homemade tomato sauce!
Midwest Food Connection

Board of Directors September Meeting
2021-09-28 18:00 - 20:30 | MN
Meetings of Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors are open to any co-op owner. The next monthly board meeting is virtual and will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28. Co-op owners are welcome to observe; an advance RSVP is requested. The Sept. 28 meeting will include a 5-minute Co-op Owners Comment Period. The board of directors planned this in response to community members’ requests to address the board. Individual time allotment is dependent on number of owners who wish to speak. Agenda is available here. To indicate your intention to attend and/or participate in the Co-op Owners Comment Period, please email board@seward.coop prior to Sept. 28.
Seward Co-op’s Board of Directors is comprised of nine elected co-op owners who serve the co-op for three-year terms. The board typically meets 9-10 times a year on the last Tuesday of the month, at 6:15 p.m. The co-op’s board of directors appreciates hearing from you! They are available to answer questions and provide information about cooperative governance.

Seward Co-op Board of Directors Candidate Forum
2021-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join us virtually on Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. for the Seward Co-op Board of Directors Candidate Forum.
The goal of the Candidate Forum is to help co-op owners make thoughtful decisions in selecting candidates best suited to help Seward Co-op work towards its Ends Statement.
This is an opportunity to engage with the 2021 board candidates and with current directors. You’ll hear from each of the candidates and why they are running for Seward Co-op’s Board.
Bring questions you would like to pose to the candidates, or submit in advance to board@seward.coop.
Please RSVP in advance via the Eventbrite link below. You will receive a Zoom link before the day of the event.
—

Intro to Soap Making (Limited in-person class)
2021-10-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Seward Community Co-op – Franklin Store, 2823 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, 55406, United States
Our popular soap making class returns with Longfellow Soap owner John Hanson. Join John for an in-person class at the Franklin store to learn soap making techniques. Students will receive a free silicone mold and newly updated class manual during class.
Limited in-person class at our Franklin Avenue location.
$40/$35 for Seward Co-op owners
John Hanson, Longfellow Soap

Fall Harvest Recipes (Virtual class)
2021-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join Chef Jessica in a round of 3 recipes that highlight the flavors of Minnesota fall produce:
– Fall Vegetable and Mozzarella Bruschetta
– Quick Chicken, Ham and Leek Pie
– Baked Fruit Crisp
Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices
Note: the menu for this class was initially published incorrectly – the above menu is what we will be making on October 8th.

Cooking with Koshiki: Agedashi Tofu & Maze Gohan (Virtual class)
2021-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
Agedashi Tofu was the ultimate best-selling appetizer at Koshiki’s former restaurant, Tanpopo Noodle Shop. What made this dish so special was the marriage of creaminess of tofu, crunchiness of skin, savory broth, and fresh ginger. It is still one of Koshiki’s family favorites to make at home. Along with Agedashi Tofu, we will prepare Maze Gohan, Japanese dirty rice made with carrots and burdock on the side.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Seward Co-op 2021 Annual Owner Meeting
2021-10-26 18:30 - 20:00 | MN
Join us on Tuesday, October 26 via Zoom from 6:30-8 p.m. for the Annual Co-op Owner Meeting. As we begin a year of celebrating our 50th anniversary as a co-op, we’ll reflect on who we are as part of a broader cooperative movement working for justice and the abolition of oppressive systems.

Registration for our Annual Owner Meeting is now closed, but you can use the link below to access the Zoom webinar at 6:30pm: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86202762926
If you would prefer to listen to the webinar over phone, you can do so by calling (312) 626-6799 / Webinar ID: 862 0276 2926.
Our 2020 meeting featured a dynamic panel of artists and activists; and as a co-op we expressed our shared intention to articulate a vision of community that is free from white supremacy. Through conversation, song, and movement, the panel centered on the co-op’s role in the movement for racial justice and liberation in our communities—a movement that holds parallel values of abolition with cooperative history and principles. Minutes from last year’s annual meeting are here. View this year’s agenda here.
Celebrating 50 Years: Seward Co-op within the Broader Movement for Abolition and Liberation
This year’s meeting will feature Jessica Gordon Nembhard, Professor of Community Justice and Social Economic Development in the Department of Africana Studies at John Jay College, City University of New York and author of Collective Courage: A History of African American Cooperative Economic Thought and Practice. Jessica will join Seward Co-op owners, BOD members and local co-op innovators in conversation about how co-ops can be a manifestation of abolition.
The event will kick-off a year of exploring our own evolution as a co-op over the past 50 years—and who we want to be 50 years in the future.
This event was originally shared in our eNews and Sprout! starting at 6 PM, and has been updated to reflect the updated time.

Indigenous Foods Class Series - Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad (Virtual Class)
2021-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.
Alanna Norris and Youth Leader Ava will show us how to make a Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad, a fresh and healthy recipe using wild rice, black beans, and hominy, from Dream of Wild Health’s Youth Leader Cookbook.
Alanna Norris & Ava, Dream of Wild Health

Join us for all of the classes in this series:
Wednesday, October 27th- Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad
Wednesday, November 3rd- Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us
Wednesday, November 3rd- Video Premiere- How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)
Wednesday, November 10th- Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice
Wednesday, November 17th- Bison Roast and Bison Tacos

Cooking with Koshiki: Home-made Gyoza Dumplings (Virtual class)
2021-11-01 18:00 - 20:00 | MN
We will learn how to stuff and shape these pork & napa cabbage stuffed savory dumplings, then cook them two ways: pan-fry them for a crispy perfection and boil them for steaming silky texture. We will also make homemade ponzu sauce, Japanese sour and savory citrus dipping sauce.
Koshiki Smith, The Japanese Kitchen

Día de los Muertos Recipes (Virtual class)
2021-11-02 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
In this class, Chef Jessica will show us how to make a yeast bread called Pan de Muerto; Champurrado, a thick and flavorful Mexican hot chocolate; and Enfrijoladas de Queso y Jalapeño, filled corn tortillas and dipped in a chipotle bean sauce topped with crema, avocado and cilantro.
Jessica Tijerina, Tijerina Global Spices

Indigenous Foods Class Series- Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us (Virtual class)
2021-11-03 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.
In this class, Derek Nicholas and Hope Flanagan will be discussing various Native teas. Teas are not just a drink- our tea is medicine used orally, used in direct contact as a wet compress, foot baths, hair rinse, or bath additive. In this workshop, we’ll learn about Cedar Cranberry Tea, Bergamont Hyssop Tea, and Raspberry Tea.
Derek Nicholas, Division of Indian Work
Hope Flanagan, Dream of Wild Health

Join us for all of the classes in this series:
Wednesday, October 27th- Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad
Wednesday, November 3rd- Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us
Wednesday, November 10th- Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice
Wednesday, November 17th- Bison Roast and Bison Tacos
DIY Video // October – How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)

Intro to Soap Making (Limited in-person class)
2021-11-03 19:00 - 21:00 | MN

Introduction to Tre® Tension Releasing Exercises (Virtual class)
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | MN
This workshop will introduce you to the Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises. The process safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system and helps release deeply held tension held in the body. In this workshop, we will discuss the history of the method, walk through the exercises together and experience the process in a safe environment. After doing TRE®, many people report feelings of peace and well-being. This workshop is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Jeanne Bain, Certified Tre Provider

Indigenous Foods Class Series- Bison Roast and Bison Tacos (Virtual class)
2021-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | MN
Join us as we collaborate with Dream of Wild Health, Division of Indian Work, and Minneapolis American Indian Center for a series on Indigenous foods and recipes. We’ll make a series of delicious meals, drinks, medicines, and desserts using local and traditional foods as we explore nutritional and cultural significance of their ingredients. The instructors will share their expertise on sourcing, sustainability, and environmental impacts we’re seeing in real time.
Derek Nicholas will showcase how to cook a bison roast by slow braising. After braising, Derek will use the bison roast to make some delicious tacos.
Derek Nicholas, Division of Indian Work

Join us for all of the classes in this series:
How to Build an Underground Oven (Duck, Burdock, and Squash)
Four Sisters Pasdayapi Salad
Tea Workshop; Medicine Around Us
Wednesday, November 10th- Maple Cranberry Apple Crisp with Puffed Wild Rice
Wednesday, November 17th- Bison Roast and Bison Tacos
