Helping Native people create the future they envision.

NACDI’s work is founded on the belief that all American Indian people have a place, purpose, and a future strengthened by sustainable asset-based community development. Since 2007, NACDI’s work facilitates systems change through our integrated pathways of Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Community Development, and Indigenous Arts and Culture.

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Focus Areas

NACDI’s key projects include: All My Relations Arts, Four Sisters Farmers Market and Urban Farm, and Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT). NACDI is building a vibrant future for all of our relations.

Arts & Culture

All My Relations Arts

All My Relations Arts presents four exhibits throughout the year, as well as hosting tours, presentations, and programs like the Native Authors Program, Consulting Projects and We Are Still Here Cohort.
Civic Engagement

Make Voting A Tradition

Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT) is a culturally specific, year-round, multi-generational approach to increase voter turnout and civic engagement now in its eighth year of operation.
Food Sovereignty

Four Sister's Market

The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that provides increased access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor.
Food Sovereignty

Four Sisters Farm

Four Sisters Urban Farm brings the community together to improve healthy food access, and celebrate Indigenous heritage and culture. We seed opportunities to grow fresh and healthy food and heal land, bodies, and spirits.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 16, 2026 | 11:00 AM–3:00 PMBlack Ash Weaving Demonstration – 1414 E. Franklin Ave.Visit the NACDI Farmers Market and watch renowned Anishinaabe Black Ash weaver April Ogimaakwe Stone demonstrate the traditional art of Black Ash basketry and weaving. Stop by to learn about this art form, ask questions, and see the weaving process up close. The Farmers Market takes place in the NACDI parking lot, with the demonstration held in the […] Learn More

  • Jul 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM–12:00 PMBlack Ash Weaving Workshop – 1414 E. Franklin Ave.Join renowned Anishinaabe Black Ash weaver April Ogimaakwe Stone for a hands-on introduction to  Black Ash weaving. Participants will explore traditional weaving techniques, learn about Black Ash and other natural materials, and create a piece of their own to take home. Capacity: 8 participants Ages: 18+ preferred; youth ages 13–17 are welcome with an accompanying adult Registration required. REGISTER HERE […] Learn More

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News

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Meet the 2026 Four Sisters Urban Farm Interns

2026 has given us a fresh crop of Four Sisters Urban Farm Interns ready to learn, grow, and share their great energy with the community. Let’s learn a bit about them:     Hello! My name is Moe (she/they) and I come from Oberlin, Ohio where I am currently… Read More

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Creating Space For Resistance and Resilience: The All My Relations Arts Gallery Returns to Programming

Image credit: Jaida Grey Eagle We’re continuing our series of uplifting voices of our staff and community members who helped support our front-line observers. Angela Two Stars (Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate) the Director of All My Relations and Vice President of Arts and Culture for NACDI reflected on what it meant… Read More

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All My Relations Arts Presents

Sakowin Synergy

Sakowin Synergy is a dynamic and innovative exhibition that brings together the powerful and diverse works of four contemporary artists: Ray “Rock Boy” Janis, Sheldon Starr, Jim Yellow Hawk, and Dwayne “Chuck” Wilcox.

On view: Jul 9, 2026 – Sep 5, 2026
Opening reception: July 9th, 6 – 8pm
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