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WE NEED YOU: We’ve Rallied. Now What? ~ Writer Jessie Van Berkel contributed to this report. Source: Randy Furst Star Tribune MARCH 25, 2022 — 6:27 PM The proposal is called “Clyde Bellecourt Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative,” named after…
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Understanding the History Behind Native American Drums October 16, 2020, by: Tacchini Source: https://tachinidrums.com/understanding-the-history-behind-native-american-drums/ Native American Indians have been playing drums for thousands of years; today, the instrument continues to play a significant role in Native American culture. These percussion instruments also have a rich and fascinating past. We hope…
Read MoreA campaign to transform the Indigenous landscape of the Twin Cities The Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative is a collective of 16 renowned Native American nonprofit organizations in Minneapolis and Saint Paul that have provided vital and effective services for over four decades. This collaborative has now come together to…
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We are excited to share our latest annual report that covers the highlights and accomplishments of 2020. During a challenging year, AIFC has continued to grow to meet the needs of the community. We are so grateful to all of the community partners who collaborate with us to serve American…
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On May 5, the National Day of Awareness for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR), the AIFC family honors the lives of all the mothers, grandmothers, sisters, daughters and relatives who have been murdered or are missing. We pray for the families who have lost loved ones and…
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The Derek Chauvin verdict is a step forward for George Floyd’s loved ones and for our community. At AIFC we look to this as a steppingstone to a transformed world. The AIFC family rallies behind all victims of violence and is eager to continue to support a Minnesota that nurtures…
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For Native people, career and community are very closely tied together. Many of us look for job opportunities that allow us to give back to our people. Our Employment Services Team and our Youth Empowerment Specialist work closely with job seekers, who are often seeking inspiration to envision…
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Khunsi Onikan (Grandmother’s Arms) Outpatient Treatment Program for Native women opened its doors last spring, just as Covid-19 caused all programming to be virtual. It was really an experiment in effectiveness for our brand new program. Most of the women who attend have small children, and most virtual treatment programs…
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As we mark the Winter Solstice, our Elder in Residence Nelda Goodman wanted to share a message about this special time of year. “Every season that changes, whether it’s the winter solstice, spring, summer or the fall, our people always celebrated that with a feast and the welcoming of the…
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Without a home, where can you plan for your future? “Around February 2020 is when it all ‘seemed’ to be getting better. I just got hired to work at [the casino on the reservation]. Since the boys were out of school due to Covid-19, we were able to stay with…
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