NACDI
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
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