Through April 26
“Modern Spirit: The Art of
George Morrison”
Born in the now-vanished village of
Chippewa City, Minn., near the Grand Portage Reservation, George
Morrison later adopted that signature Indian motif, the totem pole,
which he reinterpreted in modernist sculptures. His accomplishments
are eloquently reprised with over 80 paintings, drawings and
sculpture spanning his 60-year career, the show is a well-deserved
tribute to Morrison’s complexity, steady vision, integrity and
character.
Though initiated by the Minnesota
Museum of American Art (MMAA) in St. Paul, and drawn primarily from
the MMAA collection, the show is too big to fit into that museum’s
small exhibition galleries. Its History Center presentation is the
conclusion of a two-year tour to museums in Fargo, New York,
Indianapolis and Phoenix.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.;
Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, noon-5 p.m. Minnesota
History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN. Admission: $11
adults; free on Tuesday evenings.
For more information, call 651-259-3000
or visit www.mnhs.org.
Through May 9
“The Art of Indigenous Resistance”
The Art of Indigenous Resistance is a
traveling exhibition of work by 20 Indigenous artists co-curated by
All My Relations Gallery and Honor the Earth. The exhibition is made
of both prints and original works of art that highlights Honor the
Earth’s 31 years of Indigenous outreach and community resistance. In
correspondence with the art and activism theme, we are excited to
also include paintings from the Minneapolis community.
Visual art plays an important role as
it has the ability to stimulate and encourage a unifying perspective.
Through art, it can evoke emotion, tell stories, inspire and
motivate. When channeled as a vehicle it carries issues of
consciousness where it can become a catalyst for meaningful change.
Artist Participants: John Isaiah
Pepion, Jesus Barraza, Jaque Fragua, Betty Laduke, Votan, Gregg Deal,
Nani Chacon, Chip Thomas, Kim Smith, Tom Greyeyes, Star
Wallowingbull, Rabbet Strickland, Donald Montileaux, Alania Buffalo
Spirit, Ron Toahanie Jackson, Michael Horse, Remy Fredenberg, Jaycee
Beyale, Cheyenne Randall and Lucie Skjefte.
All My Relations Gallery, 1414 E.
Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10
a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Sunday and Monday. For
more information, call 612-235-4970 or visit
www.allmyrelationsarts.com.
April 1-18
“Louise Erdrich: Asynchronous
Reading”
A collaborative installation with Aza
Erdrich, Pallas Erdrich, and Heid E. Erdrich. The Bockley Gallery is
pleased to announce the first ever show of visual art and text by
distinguished author Louise Erdrich. Asynchronous Reading presents
Erdrich’s paintings, collage boxes and found-object constructions
along with poetic text and audio works to create an experienced to be
viewed, read and heard. Aza Erdrich and Pallas Erdrich contribute key
images and media works to an installation curated by Heid E. Erdrich,
who also collaborated on parts of the exhibit.
Opening Reception: April 1, 6 to 9
p.m.; Artist Talk: April 17, 7 p.m.; Gallery Hours:
Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Bockley Gallery, 2123 W 21st St,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call 612-377-4669 or visit
www.bockleygallery.com.
April 4
U of M Spring Powwow
Come join us for our annual spring pow
wow! Emcee: Jerry Dearly; Arena Director: Matt Thornhill; Host Drum:
Red Bone; Head Man: Miskwa Desjarlait; Head Woman: Misty Rose.
Grand
Entries: 1 and 7 p.m.; Feast: 5 p.m.
Head Man Special: Men’s
Chicken and Grass (3 prizes); Head Woman Special: Women’s Old Style
Jingle (3 prizes); Committee Special: Men’s Fancy (3 prizes)
U of
M Recreation & Wellness Center, North Gym, 123 Harvard Street SE,
Minneapolis, MN.
Vendor & Volunteer info: If you are
interested in reserving a vendor table, or have general questions
regarding the event, contact the AISCC at aiscc@umn.edu or by phone
at 612-624-0243. If you are interested in being a volunteer, contact
Marie Armstrong at armst478@umn.edu.
April 6
“FULCRUM Anthology of Poetry &
Aesthetics”
Special Folio of Contemporary Native
Poets Launch
Join us during the Association of
Writers & Writing Programs Conference & Bookfair 2015 in to
celebrate the launch of this very special folio of contemporary
Native poets and poetics – readings from Fulcrum folio contributors
and other innovators in the realm of Indigenous poetics including:
Chip Livingston; Allison Hedge Coke; Bojan Louis; Sara Marie Ortiz;
Trevino Brings Plenty; Linda Rodriguez; LeAnne Howe; Orlando White;
and special surprise guests!
6 to 7:15 p.m., All My Relations Art
Gallery, 1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, call 612-235-4970 or visit www.allmyrelationsarts.com.
April 7
Adoption Information Meetings
ICWA foster and adoptive families are
needed. Do you know someone who has love to share? All are welcome!
Please come to an information session to learn more.
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
Hennepin County Library-Hosmer, 347 East 36th St., Minneapolis, MN.
For more information, visit
www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/adoption.
April 9
Mobile Mammography Day
The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux
Community Mobile Unit will visit NACC every quarter to provide free
mammograms to our patients! Mammograms screen women for signs of
breast cancer. They are recommended for women 40 years of age and
older. Women with family history of breast cancer should start at age
35.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Native
American Community Clinic, 1213 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN.
For more information or to register at 612-872-8086. To reserve your
spot, call Sarah Morris at 612-872-8086, ext. 1023.
April 10 deadline
MPS Indian Education Title VII
Parent Committee Nomination
Do you know an incredible
parent/guardian of an American Indian student in Minneapolis Public
Schools? Do you know an extraordinary American Indian student in
Minneapolis Public Schools? Do you know a phenomenal teacher who
works with American Indian students in Minneapolis Public Schools?
Minneapolis Public Schools Indian
Education is now accepting nominations to serve on the Title VII
Parent Committee! Please provide the following information for
nominee: Name; Email; and Phone Number. Nominees must meet one of the
following: Be a parent or legal guardian of an American Indian MPS
student; Be an American Indian MPS High school student in good
academic standing; Be an MPS teacher. Self-nominations accepted!
For more information, call 612-668-0612
or email Deanna StandingCloud at deanna.standingcloud@mpls.k12.mn.us.
April 11
Responding Together
Community Emergency Preparedness
Do you know what to do during a natural disaster, or in extreme
weather? What are your legal rights? Be prepared and informed! Come
learn how to make your own family emergency kit. Join us to learn and
share how to prepare and respond to natural disasters and emergencies
at home and in our communities. Take part in creating a city-wide
community emergency preparedness plan.
Workshops, Resource Tables,
Youth Art & Emergency Response Training. Limited child care,
Community Feast, interpreters available.
Organized by the Zenteotl
Project in collaboration with Center for Earth, Energy and Democracy.
Sponsors: MPCA; City of Mpls Ward 9; Makers & Bakers donors; with
the participation of Fairview Hospital; William Mitchell College of
Law; Mpls Fire Department.
Noon to 5 p.m. Free. East Phillips Park
Cultural and Community Center, 2307 17th Ave South, Minneapolis, MN.
For more information or to volunteer, call 612-486-2493, email
info@zenteotl.org or visit www.zenteotl.org.
Indigenous-Aboriginal AWP Caucus
Reception & Reading
Hosts Layli LongSoldier, Bryan Bearhart and Linda LeGarde Grover will
read with featured author LeAnne Howe and present authors of new
books including Margaret Noodin, Elissa Washuta, Orlando White, Erika
Wurth and more. Refreshments to start. Open Mic until close!
Reception sponsored by Wiigwaas Press in honor of Margaret Noodin’s
historic bi-lingual poetry collection, Weweni from Wayne State
University.
5-8 p.m., All My Relations Arts, 1414 E Franklin Ave,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, visit
www.facebook.com/events/892433080814923.
April 13
“THE AMERiCAN SOUND: American
Indian Dance and Music”
The University of Minnesota American
Indian Cultural House proudly presents the 6th Annual American Indian
Film Series showing of “Sousa on the Rez: Marching to the Beat of a
Different Drum.”
When you hear the phrase "Native American
music" you may not think of tubas, trumpets and Sousa marches.
Yet this rich musical tradition has been a part of Native American
culture for over one hundred years.
Event is free and open to the public,
RSVP is encouraged, but not required. Jones Hall Auditorium, 27
Pleasant Street SE, Minneapolis, MN. Doors open, 5:30 p.m., film
begins, 6 p.m. Parking in any UMN ramp or garage will be validated.
For validation, please bring your ticket with you into the event.
For more information, visit
http://z.umn.edu/aichfilmseries.
April 16
Foster Care Information Meeting
ICWA foster and adoptive families are
needed. Do you know someone who has love to share? All are welcome!
Please come to an information session to learn more.
5 to 7 p.m., Hennepin County
Library-Northeast, 2200 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, visit
www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/foster-care.
April 18
Oral Head & Neck Cancer Survivor
Conference
Celebrate oral, head and neck cancer survivorship
with a half-day conference on the University of Minnesota campus.
There will be large group and breakout sessions with topics including
Oncology Nutrition, Self-Care for the Caregiver, and Dental Health
after Head and Neck Cancer. Patient stories will also be shared.A
light breakfast will be provided.
Admission to the conference is
free and a discounted valet parking is available. Goodwill donations
accepted. This event is supported by the University of Minnesota
Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery.
8 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m., Moos Tower 2-620, second floor (tunnel level), 515
Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis, MN. For more information email
oto@umn.edu or visit us on Facebook: Minnesota Head and Neck Cancer
Survivors Conference.
April 18
Financial Literacy Workshop
Join us for a Native American-based
curriculum on topics, including: money management, budgeting to
create savings, credit and your credit report. Lunch provided, open
to everyone.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Free. Bii Gii Wiin CDLF, 1113 E Franklin Ave., Suite 200,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information or to register, call
612-354-2249, email areese@bgwcdlf.org, visit www.bgwcdlf.org or
www.facebook.com/biigiiwiin.
April 19
Minnesota Two Spirit Society Potluck
Social
Join us for our monthly social!
Event is free and open to all that
identify as Two Spirit and Allies. Noon-3 p.m., All My Relations
Gallery, 1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, visit www.mn2ss.org or email mn2spirit@gmail.com.
April 20
Dental Kids Day!
Is your child due
for their 6 month dental check up? Did you know your child can have
their first dental exam by the age of 1? Need to schedule a 1st time
visit? Children ages 0 to 18, come visit us at Native American
Community Clinic – Dental Clinic For Kids Day! Kids will be given
floss, tooth brush and tooth paste. Dental providers will be going
over oral hygiene instructions and talking about the importance of
taking care of teeth. Activities in dental conference room. Snacks
provided
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Native American Community Clinic,
1213 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information or make
an appointment, call 612-872-8086, ext. 1201 or 1202.
April 29
The Native American Cancer Support
Group
If you or someone you know is a cancer
patient or survivor, we encourage you to join us. Every group session
is potluck style, bring something if you can or just bring yourself.
6 to 8 p.m., East Phillips Cultural & Community Center, 2307 17th
Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN.
For more
information, call Joy Rivera at 612-202-0588 or email
jrivera@americanindiancancer.org.
May 23
First Time Homebuyer Workshop
A Native American based curriculum will
cover topics including: Steps to becoming a homeowner; How to prepare
financially; What can you afford?; The importance of credit; How to
choose the right mortgage loan and get it; Responsibilities of
homeownership; and more!
HomeStretch Workshops meet the National
Industry Standards of Homeownership Education
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open to the public;
Lunch Provided. Bii Gii Wiin CDLF, 1113 E. Franklin Ave., Suite 200,
Minneapolis, MN.
For more information or to register
call 612-354-2249, email areese@bgwcdlf.org
or visit www.facebook.com/biigiiwiin.
MONDAYS
Indian Education Family Language
Table
Experience the teachings of our
ancestors. Anishinaabe scholar and James Vukelich and Dakota teacher
and linguist Neil McKay and explore the teachings of the Dakota and
Ojibwe people.
All community members are welcome to
attend, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Anishinabe Academy, 3100 E. 28th St.,
Minneapolis, MN.
Medicine Wheel AA Meeting
Open 12 Step AA meeting, no
transportation or childcare provided. Come to parking lot door.
6 p.m., Church of Gitchiwaa Kateri,
3045 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN.
Alcoholics Anonymous
7 to 9 p.m., Minneapolis American
Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN.
Walking Group
10 to 11:30 a.m., Minneapolis American
Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, call April Smith at 612-879-1770.
TUESDAYS
Women’s Anger Management
Educational and culturally specific
anger management and domestic violence classes for women. Groups are
free of charge and daycare is provided. Groups meet for 15 sessions.
Intake required prior to participation.
10:30 to 11:30
a.m. Division of Indian Work, 1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. For
intake or more information, call Fredora Justin-Alcindor at
612-279-6319.
Red Road Wellbriety Meeting
Light lunch provided. Noon-1 p.m., St.
Stephen’s, 2309 Nicollet Ave., Minneapolis, MN.
Parents of Tradition
Guiding Elder: Ida Downwind. For
parents with small children ages birth to five years-old. Parent and
child learning activities and reconnect to the good path of parenting
through Ojibwe and Dakota languages.
Little Earth of United Tribes, 2495
18th Avenue South, LERA Youth Center, noon to 2 p.m. To register call
Jean Colemen at 612-290-9936.
On the Red Road AA Meeting
The
first Tuesday of every month is a speaker pot luck. Please bring a
dish to share and stay to hear an AA speaker. We welcome community
members who bring food to share.
7 to 9 p.m., Minneapolis American
Indian Center Auditorium, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN.
Women of Traditional Birthing
Topics and activities include:
breastfeeding, labor and delivery, infant mortality, baby blankets,
birthing plans, prenatal yoga, dream catchers, tobacco ties. Upon
completion, participants receive a Target gift card. Dinner, daycare
and transportation will be provided.
5 to 7:30 p.m., Division of Indian
Work, 1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
Ruth Mestas at 612-279-6312 or email rmestas@diw-mn.org.
Father Project
Comprehensive parenting support for
fathers. Services included are child support services, employment
training, case management, GED tutoring and legal services (family
law).
Free, 5 to 7 p.m. Division of Indian
Work, 1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. Call Joe Regguinti to
complete an intake for the program at 612-279-6342.
DSMMA Class
7 to 9 p.m. Minneapolis American Indian
Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information,
call Vaughn Buffalo Bull Lodge at 612-913-2619.
WEDNESDAYS
Women’s Domestic Violence Support
Group
Educational and supportive environment
for survivors of domestic violence. Groups are free of charge and
daycare is provided. Intake required prior to participation. Groups
meet for 12 weeks.
1 to 3 p.m. Division of Indian Work,
1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
612-279-6319.
Men’s Anger Management
Educational and culturally specific
anger management and domestic violence classes for men. Groups meet
for 18 sessions or 37 hours. Intake required prior to participation.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Division of Indian Work,
1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Fredora
Justin-Alcindor at 612-279-6319.
Enhancing Wellbeing with Chronic
Health Conditions
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Native American
Community Clinic, 1213 East Frankline Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For
more information, call 612-872-8086 or visit www.nacc-healthcare.org.
Drumming
Meal served, participants are welcomed
to bring a dish to share. 4:30 to 7 p.m., Northwest Indian OIC, 520
Fourth Street, Bemidji, MN. For more information, call 218-759-2022
or visit www.nwoic.org.
THURSDAYS
Men’s Anger Management
Educational and culturally specific
anger management and domestic violence classes for men. Groups meet
for 18 sessions or 37 hours. Intake required prior to participation.
1 to 3 p.m. Division of Indian Work,
1001 E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Fredora
Justin-Alcindor at 612-279-6319.
Women’s Grief and Loss Support Group
11 a.m.-noon, Native American Community
Clinic, 1213 East Frankline Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, call 612-872-8086 or visit www.nacc-healthcare.org.
DSMMA Class
7 to 9 p.m. Minneapolis American Indian
Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information,
call Vaughn Buffalo Bull Lodge at 612-913-2619.
FRIDAYS
Stress Management Group
Are you worried, stressed, or tense a
lot?
Then maybe this new group is for you. It’s normal to feel
tense, stressed, and worried when the moment puts you under pressure.
Just so you know, 2 out of every 5 of us worries at least once every
day. But, it’s not okay when those feelings of worry, stress, and
being tense keep us from doing what we want in life. This group can
help you learn how to reduce how much tension and stress you feel and
help you better control your worrying thoughts. Give it a try!
Group
open to anyone, 11 a.m. to noon, Native American Community Clinic,
1213 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information or to
register at 612-872-8086 option 1.
FIRST SATURDAY
Parent Resource Group Meets in
Minneapolis
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of
Minnesota provides support groups for families of children with
mental illness. The support groups will help parents discover
resources to meet the challenges of raising a child with mental
illness, learn coping skills and develop problem-solving skills.
Parent resource groups are facilitated by a parent who has a child
with a mental illness and who has been trained to lead support
groups. This group also offers bilingual support for
Spanish-speakers. 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lake Nokomis Recreation Center,
Arts and Crafts Room, 4955 West Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN.
For more information, call Susan at 612-424-1823.
1ST AND 3RD SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Ojibwe Language Table
Everyone is welcome. Potluck dinner,
feel free to bring a dish to share, drinks can be purchased at the
coffee shop. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Pow Wow Grounds, 1414 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN 55404. For more information, call 612-545-5598.