American Indian Family Center

AIFC: Zuya Wo Ohiya (Journey to Success) - Career Coach Drop-In Hours
2026-03-27 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-03 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – North, 965 Larpenteur Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
+ Offering support for your job search and career planning.
+ Help with resumes, cover letters, assessments, and interview skills, etc …
+ Anything job-search related.
Questions? Contact: Gavin Sordelet, AIFC Career Coach, (651) 793-3803.

AIFC: Ombi'ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) - Men's Smudge and Support Group
2026-03-30 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-13 17:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-20 17:30 - 20:30 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join American Indian Family Center’s Father Care Specialist, Ben Weaver (Algonquin), for an in-person Men’s Smudge and Support Group.
It will be a potluck, so please bring a dish to share if you can!
Don’t miss this chance to gather with other American Indian men to explore your identity, participate in your culture, and support each other.
Questions? Contact Ben at Ben.Weaver@aifcmn.org or (651) 504-2264.

AIFC: Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children Are Sacred) - Women & Mother's Group
2026-03-31 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-07 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children are Sacred) Women & Mothers’ Group to spend time with other mothers and learn about parenting in a way that honors cultural traditions and beliefs.
We can also connect you with resources and baby supplies such as bottles, diapers, car seats, and Pack ‘n Plays.
Other activities include:

Talking circles for moms
Parenting groups
Case management
Annual baby shower

Contact AIFC’s Mother & Women’s Outreach Specialist, Danielle Hernandez, at (651) 560-9798 or Danielle.Hernandez@aifcmn.org for more information.

AIFC: Little Boy Water Drum Teaching with Pebaamibines
2026-03-31 17:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – North, 965 Larpenteur Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Well-Anon (Native American Al-Anon) Meeting
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-07 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00
Open to anyone wanting to learn to have healthy boundaries and healthy relationships with the other addicts/alcoholics in their lives.
Join us every Tuesday at 7PM CST for help and hope.
Suppose you have a loved one dealing with addiction. In that case, our Khunsi Onikan Program sponsors these weekly Native American culturally-based, one-hour meetings to help you establish healthy boundaries and relationships.
Join the meeting here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9436209248?pwd=[REDACTED]

AIFC - Full Moon Ceremony
2026-04-01 18:00 | Belwin Conservancy Wetlands Classroom, 1553 Stagecoach Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001, United States
🌕 AIFC Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) invites you to a Full Moon Ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Who: Relatives who receive their menstrual (moon) cycles or have reached menopause; the ceremony includes Two-Spirit and trans relatives!

Where: Belwin Conservancy Wetlands Classroom, 1553 Stagecoach Trail, Afton, MN 55001

Please bring a long skirt, a copper cup, a small bowl, a spoon (extras will be provided as supplies last), a hair bundle*, a watecha bowl (Tupperware, etc.) to take home leftovers, and a dish to share if you can.

*Hair Bundle (optional): Hair bundles are not required to participate but may be offered during the ceremony if desired. To make your own, start collecting loose strands from your brush, shower, or clothes!

We are honored to have you join us during this special time as we hold a ceremony for Grandmother Moon!

For more information, contact Pam Gokey at Pam.Gokey@aifcmn.org or (651) 504-2944.

🎨: Jessica Gokey (@j_leigh_gokey)

AIMS Community Night
2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | American Indian Magnet School (AIMS), 1075 Third Street East, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Please join us at AIMS Community Night every other Wednesday at the American Indian Magnet School (AIMS).

AIMS Community Night is free, and everyone is welcome.

We hope to see you there!

This is a recurring partnership and a bi-weekly event with AIMS, Saint Paul Indian Education, Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center, Department of Indian Work (DIW), M Health Fairview, and the American Indian Family Center.

[CANCELED] AIFC: Traditional Crafting Group
2026-04-02 10:00 - 14:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Come on over to AIFC on Thursdays from 10AM – 2PM for our Traditional Crafting Group!
Feel free to bring crafts you’re already working on, or check out our supplies to start a craft.
AIFC Treatment Coordinator facilitates this group, experienced crafter and beader, Sasina Samreth (White Earth Nation).

AIFC: Community Madoodiswan (Sweat Lodge in Anishinaabemowin)
2026-04-02 17:00 | Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001, United States
🔥🪨🔥 AIFC Community Madoodiswan (Sweat Lodge in Anishinaabemowin) at Belwin Conservancy (1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN 55001) on Thursday, April 2, 2026, with Pebaamibines “Pebaam” Dennis Jones (Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation Anishinaabe/Ojibwe). We’ll go in around 6PM.
Community Sweat Lodges are coed.
Food and tobacco are encouraged but not required. Bring your own towel and shorts (for men) or skirts/dresses (for women).
All pipes are welcome!
If you are interested in attending or have questions, please get in touch with Ben Weaver at (651) 504-2264 or Ben.Weaver@aifcmn.org.
🎨: “Teachings of the Sweat Lodge” by Aaron Paquette

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12 Steps Meeting
2026-04-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
Open to anyone wanting to work on recovery from any addiction.
Every Thursday at 7PM CST, Khunsi Onikan (Grandmother’s Arms), AIFC Recovery Services, will sponsor a culturally based recovery support Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12-step meeting for the community; anyone wanting to work on recovery from any addictions is welcome to attend.
No need to register in advance.
Click here to join the meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9436209248?pwd=[REDACTED]

AIFC - Rooted: A Creative Writing Class Aligned with the Medicine Wheel - Exploring Origins
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – North, 965 Larpenteur Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States

AIFC: Traditional Crafting Group
2026-04-09 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-16 10:00 - 14:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Come on over to AIFC on Thursdays from 10AM – 2PM for our Traditional Crafting Group!
Feel free to bring crafts you’re already working on, or check out our supplies to start a craft.
This group is facilitated by AIFC’s Treatment Coordinator, experienced crafter, and beader, Sasina Samreth (White Earth Nation).

[CANCELED] AIFC - Pipe Ceremony with Spiritual Teachings
2026-04-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Elders Lodge, 1500 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
❗️Important update: Boozhoo, unfortunately, we have to cancel the Pipe Ceremony for Monday, April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM at the Elders Lodge. We are sorry for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all at our next ceremony.
🪶 AIFC Elder Advisory Council (EAC) invites you to a Pipe Ceremony with Spiritual Teachings on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.
Gitchiayaayag & AIFC Elder-in-Residence, Richard Wright (Bear Clan, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), will serve as the spiritual advisor for the pipe ceremony.
Pipe carriers are welcome to bring their pipes.
We’ll have a potluck-style meal.
Please bring a dish to share if you can.
📍 Elders Lodge, 1500 Magnolia Avenue E, Saint Paul, MN 55106
📲 Questions? Please get in touch with Laura Trujillo, AIFC Elder Services Coordinator, for more information at Laura.Trujillo@aifcmn.org or (651) 505-6815.

AIFC: An Evening with Heid E. Erdrich
2026-04-14 17:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – North, 965 Larpenteur Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States

AIFC: Ombi’Ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) - Youth Women's Lodge
2026-04-16 17:00 | Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001, United States
AIFC Inipi/Madoodiswan Lodge at Belwin Conservancy, 1553 Stagecoach Trail S, Afton, MN 55001. Go in around 6PM.
Food and tobacco are encouraged but not required. Bring your own towel and skirts/dresses.
All pipes are welcome!
