American Indian Family Center

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12 Steps Meeting
2024-09-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-03 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Open to anyone wanting to work on recovery from any addiction.
Every Thursday at 7 pm CST, AIFC’s Khunsi Onikan program 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/89255163167?pwd=[REDACTED]

AIFC: Ombi'ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) - Men's Smudge and Support Group
2024-09-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 788 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Join American Indian Family Center’s Father & Men’s Outreach Specialist, Nate Bordeaux, 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 Nate Bordeaux at Nate.Bordeaux@aifcmn.org or (651) 505-6820.

AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) - Full Moon Ceremony
2024-09-17 18:30 | Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 795 Indian Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001, United States
🌕 AIFC invites you to join us for a Full Moon Ceremony on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 6:30PM.

Who: Relatives who receive their menstrual (moon) cycles, or have reached menopause; the ceremony is inclusive to Two-Spirit and trans relatives as well!

Where: Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN 55001

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

*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)

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Well-Anon (Native American Al-Anon) Meeting
2024-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-01 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-08 19:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-15 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 7 PM 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/89255163167?pwd=[REDACTED]

AIFC: Traditional Crafting Group
2024-09-19 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-26 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-03 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-10 10:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-17 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).

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Soogizin Dodem (Strengthening Families)
2024-09-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-09-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 15:30 - 17:00

AIFC: Ombi'ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) - Men's Smudge and Support Group
2024-09-23 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States

AIFC: Elders Lodge Garden Cleanup
2024-10-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Elders Lodge, 1500 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States

AIFC: Annual Fall Feast 2024
2024-10-04 17:00 - 19:00 | American Indian Magnet School (AIMS), 1075 Third Street East, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
🍂 Hau/han, aaniin, boozhoo! Please save the date for our annual Fall Feast!

🌻 AIFC’s Fall Feast will be on Friday, October 4th, 2024 from 5-7PM at the American Indian Magnet School (AIMS). We’ll have a feast, honoring, giveaways, and kids activities!

AIFC: Voter Registration Drive
2024-10-08 10:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States

AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag - Life Skills for Youth
2024-10-12 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – East, 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States

AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) - Full Moon Ceremony
2024-10-17 18:30 | Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 795 Indian Trail South, Afton, MN, 55001, United States
🌕 AIFC invites you to join us for a Full Moon Ceremony on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 6:30PM.

Who: Relatives who receive their menstrual (moon) cycles, or have reached menopause; the ceremony is inclusive to Two-Spirit and trans relatives as well!

Where: Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 795 Indian Trail S, Afton, MN 55001

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

*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)
