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Staff Highlights: Em Matson-Brady
Describe yourself in one sentence. I’m a Two Spirit Ojibwe writer and relative who loves to laugh and make others laugh. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I’m really proud about the variety of storytelling I have been able to do. Along with… Read More
Staff Highlights: Alex Buffalohead
Describe yourself in one sentence. I am a Libra, cat-obsessed person, who enjoys music, art, and being outside. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I am proud of playing a role in the continued building of NACDI. When I started about 7 years… Read More
Reflecting on the Urban Farm 2025 Season
As the 2025 season comes to a close we are reflecting on all the meaningful and transformative work that has been done at our urban farm and throughout NACDI’s food sovereignty program. This season has seen the continuation of signature programming such as our annual seedling giveaway and summer internship… Read More
My Red Dot Moment
I was so tired. It was late on a Thursday. There was an opening at All My Relations for artist Mikaela Shafer’s new work. I was weary and reluctant. However, my new friend Kathleen was going and I felt like maybe I should go. I put on a nice shirt… Read More
Staff Highlights: Angela Two Stars
Describe yourself in one sentence. I am a mother to Jayce, Ayla and John, and my furbabies; dogs: Leonardo dog’ Vinci (aka Leo), Jubilee (aka Joobie, aka Joobs, aka the Joobster) and my kitten, Pablo PiCATsso and I am a kind, calm creative who loves to make art!… Read More
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
Staff Highlights: Robert Lilligren
Describe yourself in one sentence. I know little, but I understand much. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? Being the first Native person elected to public office in the City of Minneapolis, I am most proud of how I’ve shared what I’ve learned to bring… Read More
The Four Sisters Urban Farm 2025 Interns
The Four Sisters Urban Farm internship is a great opportunity for young people to learn about caring for plants, land stewardship and traditional farming techniques. They experience how local urban and rural growing spaces run, try out new recipes and activities, and get their hands in the dirt every week. Read More
Press Release: Jim Denomie Memorial Scholarship Awards $10,000 Grant to Fourth Native Artist
MINNEAPOLIS (July 29th, 2025) — All My Relations Arts is pleased to announce the fourth recipient of the Jim Denomie Memorial Scholarship to awardee Tamara Aupaumut (Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican, Oneida, Brothertown). Created in partnership with the Denomie/Wilson family, All My Relations Arts, and Bockley Gallery, the annual $10,000 prize recognizes… Read More