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.
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Upcoming Events
Nov 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM–3:00 PMArtist Talk and Painting / Collaging Workshop with Mikaela Shafer – 1414 E. Franklin Ave.All My Relations Arts warmly invites you to a captivating artist talk with Mikaela Shafer, the featured solo artist of our current exhibition Matrilineal Memory. This event is a chance for audience members to get an intimate glimpse into Mikaela’s background and creative journey and an opportunity to delve deep into the artistic process. Uncover the profound […] Learn More
Dec 11, 2025 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PMSeed Packing Workshop – 1414 E. Franklin Ave.Join us for a series of community-building events as we grow our Little Free Library located in the foyer of Powwow Grounds. Come donate your time and help us pack seeds for our seed library! All ages are welcome! Sign up here and learn about locations and times: https://loom.ly/2tk9mEg These events are in partnership with East Phillips […] Learn More
Dec 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PMZine Making – 1530 E Franklin AveCome donate your knowledge by creating small, accessible, informational guides called “zines” that we will print to share to add to our seed library! All ages are welcome! Sign up here and learn about locations and times: https://loom.ly/2tk9mEg These events are in partnership with East Phillips Improvement Coalition Learn More
News
Staff Highlights: Destiny Jones
Describe yourself in one sentence. A textbook Sagittarius and ritual overthinker. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I am very proud of my time at NACDI working in Indigenous food sovereignty. I’ve learned so much and feel incredibly honored to do the work… Read More
Staff Highlights: Memengwaa Paap
Describe yourself in one sentence. I am quiet and curious. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I am proud to be a part of the overall community happenings that NACDI/FSFM puts together, it makes me proud to be part of something bigger than… Read More
“The Sky is Bigger Out There,” Mikaela Shafer, part of the exhibition “Matrilineal Memory.” Image courtesy of the artist.
“The Sky is Bigger Out There,” Mikaela Shafer, part of the exhibition “Matrilineal Memory.” Image courtesy of the artist.
All My Relations Arts Gallery PresentsMatrilineal Memory
Matrilineal Memory is an exploration of memory, emotion, and cultural preservation. A solo exhibition of artist Mikaela Shafer (Hopi), it features paintings, poetry, and installation. Through the use of collagraph, dyeing, sewing, and layering on paintings, she intertwines her practice with her culture, drawing inspiration from her Hopi heritage. Shafer’s unique approach incorporates unconventional tools, including dried corn, creating intricate patterns and textures, including works printed on chiffon. Shafer’s work becomes a practice of facing head on memories and processing, grieving, and ultimately healing. Each painting unearths a new memory; each poem serves as a conduit for emotional release.
Program Dates:
On view: October 16 – December 13, 2025