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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: 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
Staff Highlights: Jolene Jones
Describe yourself in one sentence. I am a Mother, Aunt, Grandmother and Great Grandma What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I am a community organizer always thinking of community What is something you are working on outside of NACDI that you are excited… Read More
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
Mplsart: Smart Wars: Asserting Native Identity, Resilience, Resistance, and Coexistence
Rory Wakemup, Rabble Rouser (detail), 2023. Quills, feathers, bullet shells, plastic. Photo by Carl Atiya Swanson. Published March 12th, 2025 by Carl Atiya Swanson The force is strong with Rory Wakemup’s latest show at All My Relations Arts, on view through… Read More