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

Four Sisters works to restore health and well-being in the Urban Indian and Phillips communities by recovering knowledge and access to Indigenous food, medicine, and traditions through our Farmers Market and Urban Farm.
Community Engagement

Cultural Corridor

NACDI works in the densest Urban Indian population in the country. Our programs are contributing to the health and vitality for American Indian people by advancing equitable opportunities and promoting racial equity and inclusion.

Upcoming Events

  • Jul 14, 2025 | 5:00 PM–6:30 PMJuly 14th MPRB and NACDI East Phillips Park Park Community Feedback Gathering – NACDI is co-hosting three evenings on June 16th, 30th, and July 14th, from 5 pm to 6:30 pm at the East Phillips Community Center (2307 17th Ave. S., Minneapolis) with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. Join us to share a meal, conversations, and feedback on three drafted designs for the East Phillips Park in […] Learn More

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Go to Directing Niizh: A Powerful Journey with Two-Spirit Talent and Community
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Directing Niizh: A Powerful Journey with Two-Spirit Talent and Community

At NACDI and AMRA, we recognize and celebrate our vibrant Two-Spirit and LGBTQ+ community members not just during Pride month but throughout the year. Our Two-Spirit relatives have always held a sacred place as culture bearers and changemakers. During June, we are holding space for community members to reflect the… Read More

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Staff Highlights: John Williams

Describe yourself in one sentence. I am an eternal optimist and have found a lot of joy in life. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I integrate our Lakota values into my work. What is something you are working on outside of NACDI… Read More

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All My Relations Arts Gallery Presents

Creation.Story

All My Relations Arts and the Native American Community Development Institute are pleased to present Creation.Story is a group exhibition by originators Keith BraveHeart and David Meyer (Akta Lakota Museum).  Creation.Story is an art exhibition that centers on the significance of creative expressions and oral traditions amongst Očhéthi Šakówiŋ cultures. Multiple artists representing their Očhéthi Šakówiŋ heritage provide visual artworks and creative concepts to engage audiences with the expansive creation narratives that underlie Očhéthi Šakówiŋ identity and values.

Featured artists: Jhon Goes In Center, James Star Comes Out, Mikayla Patton, Randilynn Boucher-Giago, Dwayne Wilcox, Dyani White Hawk, Marlena Myles, Talon Ducheneaux, Keith BraveHeart, Jaida Grey Eagle, Kylie Wanatee-Thunderhawk, Angela Babby, Destiny Big Crow, and Billy Janis

Program Dates:
On view: May 8th – July 26th, 2025
Opening reception: Thursday, May 8th, 2025, 6-8 pm

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