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.
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.
All My Relations Arts
Make Voting A Tradition
Four Sister's Market
Cultural Corridor
Upcoming Events
Jun 14, 2025 | 2:00 PM–3:30 PMCreation.Story Artist Talk and Gallery Tour – Join us Saturday, June 14th for an artist talk and gallery tour with the artists of Creation.Story! Featured artists James Star Comes Out and Marlena Myles will be joining us for a conversation on the creative expressions and oral traditions of the Očhéthi Šakówiŋ and on their personal art practice. The panel will be moderated […] Learn More
Jun 16, 2025 | 5:00 PM–6:30 PMJune 16th MPRB and NACDI East Phillips Park Park Community Feedback Gathering – NACDI is co-hosting three evenings on June 16th, 30th, and July 15th, 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 the […] Learn More
Jun 25, 2025 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PMMayoral Forum Hosted by the Native Community – Join us for a Native Mayoral Forum Wednesday, June 25th at American Indian OIC (1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404) located right at the Franklin light rail station. The Forum will be hosted by Make Voting a Tradition with co-sponsors American Indian OIC, Indian Health Board, Community Power, and Vote Climate. The purpose of […] Learn More
News
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
Mni Art Wall: Artist Spotlight – Loriene Pearson
All My Relations Arts Mni Art Wall is located in the Pow Wow Grounds coffee shop and operates as a community space for emerging and seasoned artists to showcase their work in an accessible environment. Currently on view is work by Loriene Pearson. Loriene Pearson is a… Read More
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