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Sahan Journal: The art of preservation: Native artist paints her way through Arikara history
In the Twin Cities arts scene this weekend, explore the Arikara heritage through vibrant paintings of Native women at All My Relations Arts…. All My Relations Arts, a nonprofit art gallery that showcases Native American fine arts, will host “Arikara Proper,” a collection of acrylic paintings that tell… Read More
Mpls Saint Paul Mag: All My Relations Arts Opens J. White Solo Exhibition
The new All My Relations Arts solo exhibition, Arikara Proper, features J. White, an Arikara Native American artist based in Sioux Falls, SD. As a self-taught artist, she… Read More
Star Tribune: Twin Cities farmers markets owned and operated by people of color offer food, culture, community
For Destiny Jones, an Indigenous-owned farmers market is key to preserving cultural traditions — especially in a city, she says, that can sometimes be hostile and isolating to the community. “It’s really exciting to be at the market, and to see all of these people that know… Read More
NACDI Open House 2024 – Thank You
We want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended our Open House with Pow Wow Grounds and AICDC last Thursday, and to everyone who made it possible. By combining with our regularly scheduled Four Sisters Farmers Market, we hosted a huge event both in… Read More
First Seasonal Artisan Market Held in Collaboration with All My Relations Arts and Four Sisters Farmers Market – Minnesota Native News
Market Manager Destiny Jones sat down with Chandra Colvin of Minnesota Native News to talk about this winter’s artisan market. In partnership with the All My Relations Arts gallery, the Four Sister Food Sovereignty program is hosting markets to feature Indigenous makers outside of the harvest season. “I really wanted… Read More
End of Year Staff Reflections – Four Sisters Farm Food Sovereignty Library
Food Sovereignty is a broad and complex term. As it emerges and percolates through many areas of public discourse, it touches various lived experiences and has a range of definitions. From the simple act of planting a seed to the self-determination of entire peoples to reclaim their traditional food ways,… Read More
End of Year Staff Reflections – Strength & Indigenization of NACDI’s Structure
Contemporary Native people are famous for our resilience. This last year at NACDI we have put this resilience to good use in supporting our communities’ ability to not only survive, but to thrive. Our priorities have become clearer, as taught to us by Native Elders and cultural carriers. We have… Read More