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Following the Seasons to Resistance
For several months in Minneapolis, Native people have been on the frontlines in response to a surge in the presence of ICE and border patrol. Being under attack by the federal government is very familiar territory for us. Native Americans have borne the brunt of federal aggression for… Read More
Resiliency Hub Update
The Indigenous Protector Movement, NACDI, and Pow Wow Grounds extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who has generously supported the community response against ICE by patrolling, observing, and providing mutual aid and donations to those in need in… Read More
Civic Engagement in Action
As our organization has turned our building into a safe gathering place for community members to find supplies, services, and resources, we want to uplift the voices of our staff and community members who are helping our front-line observers. These are the voices of those striving to hold All My… Read More
Small Space, Giant Impact
As our organization has turned our building into a safe gathering place for community members to find supplies, services, and resources, we want to uplift the voices of our staff and community members who are helping our front-line observers. These are the voices of those striving to hold All My… Read More
The Power of Community
Many people from across the nation are reaching out to inquire about our well being. ICE agents are continuing to unlawfully arrest, detain, abduct, and terrorize our immigrant neighbors and tribal citizens. But we are mobilized and we are peacefully protecting our communities. NACDI’s immediate neighborhood is the… 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
The Department of Human Services Provides Five Community Organizations the Ability to Expand Their Outreach Services
Funding Bolsters Minneapolis Native Community’s Rapid Response for Unhoused Community Members MINNEAPOLIS, April 15th 2025 — A funding allocation has brought increased resources to the Native community’s unsheltered relatives in Minneapolis. The money comes from the Department of Human Services (DHS) Human Services Response Contingency Account designed to… Read More
Robert Lilligren Joins the Walker Art Center’s Board of Trustees
We are excited to announce that Robert Lilligren (White Earth Nation) Native American Community Development Institute’s (NACDI) President and CEO has accepted an invitation to serve on the Walker Art Center’s board of trustees. Robert will also be serving on the board’s Acquisition Committee, which partners with Walker curators to… Read More
Pride is Indigenous: Featuring Nick Metcalf
Pride in our LGBTQA2+ community members lasts for more than just June at NACDI. This is especially true this year, with the annual Minneapolis Two Spirit Reclaiming Our Identities Powwow happening this Saturday, July 13th! To round out our series of writings from Two Spirit… Read More
Pride is Indigenous: Featuring Penny Kagigebi
June is LGBTQA2+ PRIDE Month. NACDI recognizes the contributions of Two Spirit and queer people to our community with this series of writings from Two Spirit and allies. We embrace the traditional roles of our Two Spirit relatives. Boozhoo Indinawemaaganidook / Greetings Relatives – What I… Read More
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