We are pleased to share that the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) has received a $1,200 grant from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland (Department for Cooperation with the…
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Mosaic Festival
We were delighted to take part on February 15 in the Mosaic Festival, organized by Ethnic Dance Theatre—a vibrant celebration of cultures, traditions, and community. Mosaic Festival is about more than what…
PACIM Carnival Ball 2026: A Valentine’s Celebration to Remember
This year’s PACIM Carnival Ball was especially memorable as it coincided with Valentine’s Day, adding an extra touch of warmth and celebration to the evening. On Saturday, February 15, we had the pleasure of…
PACIM Officers Elected
At the January 8, 2026 meeting, the Board of Directors of the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) elected its officers for a one-year term. The newly elected officers…
PACIM Board of Directors Election Results
The following members have been elected to the PACIM Board of Directors for a two-year term: Mietek Konczyk, Paul Kwieciński, Anna Margl, and Alex Zemla. They will join Marcel Derosier,…
Polish Independence Day Celebration at the Consulate in Chicago
On November 6, 2025, the Consul General of the Republic of Poland in Chicago, Ms. Regina Jurkowska, hosted a celebration of Poland’s National Independence Day. Among the invited guests were representatives of…
Film “Two Sisters” Moves Audience at Landmark Center Screening
On October 14, PACIM hosted a special screening of the Polish-Ukrainian film Two Sisters (Dwie Siostry) at the Landmark Center in Saint Paul. The powerful story of two young women navigating the…
Walicki Fund Grant
Thanks to donations made by our community to the Walicki Fund, PACIM has been able to support initiatives for disadvantaged children in Poland for many years. This year, the Board used…
Visitors from Łomianki
Firefighter Rafał Jędrocha from Łomianki, Poland – the sister city of Columbia Heights, MN – visited the city with his girlfriend Karolina during the last weekend of September. Volunteers from…