Events

AIFC: AIFC: Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) – Full Moon Ceremony

Belwin Conservancy Savanna Center 795 Indian Trail South, Afton, MN, United States

🌕 AIFC Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) invites you to a Full Moon Ceremony on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 5:00PM. Elder in Residence, Nelda Goodman (Menominee/Potawatomi Tribe of Wisconsin), will lead a bear bundle teaching.   Who: Relatives who receive their menstrual (moon) cycles or have reached menopause; the ceremony includes Two-Spirit and trans relatives! […]

Event Series AIFC – Crafting Group

AIFC: AIFC: Traditional Crafting Group

American Indian Family Center (AIFC) 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 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).

AIFC: AIFC: Pipe Ceremony

Elders Lodge 1500 Magnolia Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Gitchiayaayag, Richard Wright (Bear Clan, Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe), will be 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. For more information: Contact Laura Trujillo at Laura.Trujillo@aifcmn.org or (651) 505-6815. 

AIFC: AIFC: Ombi’ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) – Men’s Smudge and Support Group

Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center 788 East 7th Street, Saint Paul, MN, 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 […]

Event Series Wednesday Community Nights

AIFC: Wednesday Community Nights

American Indian Magnet School (AIMS) 1075 Third Street East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Drum and Dance: ADYC & Imnizaska Sewing/Beading Society: Families of Tradition Family Talking Circle: Families of Tradition Continuous School Improvement Updates: American Indian Magnet School In collaboration with: Ain Dah Yung Center, American Indian Family Center, SPPS Indian Education Program, and American Indian Magnet School.

Event Series AIFC – Crafting Group

AIFC: AIFC: Traditional Crafting Group

American Indian Family Center (AIFC) 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, 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).

AIFC: AIFC: Young Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) – Singing with Sage Demarce

American Indian Family Center (AIFC) 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Grandma is sleeping, and this is the time to prepare for Pow Wow season. A shout out to young boys: learn how to sit at a drum and memorize songs at AIFC every other Saturday with Sage Demarce (Spirit Lake Dakota). Initial teachings at AIFC include songs, drumming, etiquette, and moving from one drum to […]

AIFC: AIFC: Young Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow’s Leaders) – Singing with Sage Demarce

American Indian Family Center (AIFC) 579 Wells St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Young Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) presents: Singing with Sage Demarce (Spirit Lake Nation - Dakota) Grandma is sleeping, and now is the time to prepare for Pow Wow season. A shout-out to young boys: Learn to sit at a drum and sing songs at AIFC every other Saturday with Sage Demarce (Spirit Lake-Dakota). Initial teachings […]