American Indian Family Center

AIFC: Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children Are Sacred) - Women & Mother's Group
2025-09-02 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-16 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-23 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-30 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | American Indian Family Center (AIFC), 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States
Join Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children are Sacred) Women & Mother’s 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: Ombi'ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) - Circle of Security Parenting Class
2025-09-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-09 13:00 - 15:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC), 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 55130, United States

[Virtual Event] AIFC: Khunsi Onikan - Well-Anon (Native American Al-Anon) Meeting
2025-09-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-30 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
2025-09-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-02 10:00 - 14:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC), 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: Khunsi Onikan - Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12 Steps Meeting
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:00
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
2025-09-08 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-15 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-22 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-29 17:30 - 20:30 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC), 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: Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) - Full Moon Ceremony
2025-09-08 18:30 | 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 Monday, September 8, 2025, at 6:30PM.

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

Where: NEW LOCATION, Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center, 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)

[POSTPONED] An American Indian Community Conversation in St. Paul
2025-09-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Wilder Center, 451 Lexington Pkwy, Saint Paul, MN, 55104, United States
This event has been postponed. We apologize for the inconvenience. We will have the update on this event soon!

The upcoming American Indian Community Conversation in Saint Paul is a collaborative project between American Indian Family and Children’s Services, Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center, Project Imani, and AIFC.

AIMS Community Night
2025-09-24 18:00 - 20:00 | American Indian Magnet School (AIMS), 1075 Third Street East, Saint Paul, MN, 55106, United States
Mark your calendars! Community Night at AIMS is back!

Please join us at the AIMS Community Night Kick-Off Event on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 6-8PM at the American Indian Magnet School (AIMS).

We’ll have a traditional lacrosse demo with Nate Bordeaux and Ben Weaver from AIFC and Zach Red Bear from ADYC, a NATIFS food demo and giveaway, a meal provided by the Department of Indian Work (DIW), door prizes, and sewing or beading with Dianna Johnson, Saint Paul Public Schools Cultural Specialist, Sewing Society Lead. Kerri Rosebear-Channer, SPPS Indian Education Family Intervention Specialist, will also be leading a Talking Circle.

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.

Zuya Wo Ohiya (Journey to Success) - Step-by-Step Workshops: Build Your Resume
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 | American Indian Family Center (AIFC) – North, 965 Larpenteur Avenue West, Roseville, MN, 55113, United States
