Aug. 13
Circle of Generations Teaching
Circle
Dakota Language with Neil McKay, 4-5
p.m.; Teaching Circle, 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Tipi Painting with Endaso
Giizhik (Robert Desjarlait); and Nagamowin miinawaa Niimiwin/Wacipi
Dowan (Singing and Dancing).
Minneapolis American Indian Center,
1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource Coordinator at
612-879-1785 or email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Aug. 14
NACC Family Education Day
Join us for a picnic outside of NACC
Dental at the Wolf, if it rains, we will be in the dental conference
room at NACC. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with activities and
fun to follow!
Native American Community Clinic, 1213
E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. To RSVP, call Leah at
612-872-8086, ext. 1204.
Aug. 14
Circle of Generations Teaching
Circle
Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe Language) with Joe
Spears, 5-6 p.m. Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Mi-zi-way
Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource Coordinator at 612-879-1785 or
email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Aug. 14
Adoptee/Foster Potluck and Talking
Circle
The First Nations Repatriation
Institute, formerly First Nations Orphan Association invites
individuals who were adopted and fostered and their families to a
potluck and talking circle. 6 to 9 p.m., All Nations Indian Church,
1515 E. 23rd St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Sandra
White Hawk at 651-442-4872, email sandywhitehawk@gmail.com or visit
www.wearecominghome.com.
Aug. 15-17
Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
Wacipi
Masters of Ceremonies: Wallace Coffey
and Danny Seaboy; Arena Directors: Rusty Gillette and Juaqin
Hamilton-Youngbird. Host Drums: Mazakute (Nebraska) and Wahpekute
(South Dakota); Invited Drums: Fort Peck Sioux (Montana), War Scout
(Utah), Yellow Face (North Dakota), Young Kingbird (Minnesota),
Meskwaki Nation (Iowa), Iron Boy (Minnesota), Eagle Spirit
(Washington), Yellow Spotted Horse (Oklahoma), Southern Style (Utah),
Sizzortail (Oklahoma).
Flag Raising, 9 a.m., Saturday and
Sunday, Vietnam Veterans’ Color Guard, Sisseton-Wahpeton; Fireworks,
10 p.m., Saturday; Grand Entry, 7 p.m. Friday, Saturday 1 and 7 p.m.,
Sunday 1 p.m.; Dancer Registration, 12:30 p.m. Friday, must have
button to register, point system to begin at Friday Grand Entry,
registration closes Saturday, 12:30 p.m.
$5 admission for entire weekend with
button purchase, free entry for 60 years-old and older and children
under 10 years-old.
No alcohol or drugs, not responsible
for accidents, thefts or lost envelopes. SMSC Wacipi Grounds, 3212
Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MN. For more information, call
952-445-8900 or visit smscwacipi.org.
Aug. 15-Nov. 15
“On Fertile Ground: Native Artists
in the Upper Midwest”
Join us to celebrate the wealth and
diversity of Native artists from this region. This exhibition will
take place once annually over a period of three years. Each show will
highlight 15 different artists, ultimately providing a comprehensive
overview of 45 artists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and
South Dakota.
2014 artists include: Judith Allen,
Wendy Boivin, Alexandra Buffalohead, Julie Buffalohead, Nelson
Chasing Hawk, Jim Denomie, John Hitchcock, Wanesia Misquadace, Karen
Savage, Nelda Schrupp, James Star Comes Out, Jodi Webster, Dennis
White, Jennifer White, and Monte Yellow Bird.
Exhibition Events: Opening Reception,
Aug. 15, 5-8 p.m. with Artist Talk at 6:30; Gallery Talk with James
Star Comes Out, Oct. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
All My Relations Gallery, 1414 E.
Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5
p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Closed Mondays. For more
information, call 612-235-4970 or visit www.AllMyRelationsArt.com.
Aug. 16
Financial Skills for Families
Bii Gii Wiin CDLF is hosting a
financial literacy class on money management, budgeting to create
savings and more! Learn new money habits that help you feel in
control of your finances. Bii Gii Wiin CDLF, 1508 East Franklin Ave.,
Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Andrea at
612-354-2249 or email areese@bgwcdlf.org.
Aug. 16-18
48th Annual Mille Lacs
Band Traditional Powwow
Masters of Ceremonies: Larry Smallwood
and Pete Gahbow; Host Drums: Little Otter and Pipestone.
Events include: Mille Lacs Band
Princess and Brave Contest; Parade, Saturday, 11 a.m. with Best
Parade Float Contest and Best Rez Car Contest; Horseshoe Tournament,
Saturday; Moccasin Game, Saturday; Mille Lacs Indian Museum sponsored
Fun Run, Sunday.
Free admission, camping, showers and firewood. Iskigamizigan
Powwow Grounds, west side of Lake Mille Lacs, 12 miles north of
Onamia, MN on U.S. Highway 169. For more information call Carla Big
Bear at 320-532-7517 or email carla.bigbear@millelacsband.com.
Aug. 17
Open Streets Minneapolis: Franklin
Avenue East
By opening up the streets for people to
walk, bike, run and skate for a day, we get an opportunity to
experience our city in a whole new way. An Open Streets event (based
on the Ciclovía from Bogotá, Colombia) will bring together families
and neighbors to mingle, recreate and shop in their communities in a
safe, car-free environment.
For more information and detailed
events, visit www.openstreetsmpls.com.
Aug. 20
Circle of Generations Teaching
Circle
Dakota Language with Neil McKay, 4 to 5
p.m.; Teaching Circle, 5-7:30 p.m.; Tipi Painting with Endaso Giizhik
(Robert Desjarlait); Mazinigwaasowin (Beading) with Angela Kappenman;
and Nagamowin miinawaa Niimiwin/Wacipi Dowan (Singing and Dancing).
Minneapolis American Indian Center,
1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource Coordinator at
612-879-1785 or email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Aug. 21
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe State of
the Band
Event will include a drum and dance
performance, youth hand drum and Ojibwe language presentations by
students from Leech Lake’s language immersion program. A light lunch
will be served and there will be prize drawings. Rep. Rick Nolan is
scheduled to speak. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Northern Lights Casino Hotel
Ballroom, Walker, MN.
For more information, visit
www.LLOjibwe.com.
Aug. 21
Circle of Generations Ojibwemowin
Ojibwe Language with Joe Spears, 5-6
p.m. Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi
DesJarlait, Cultural Resource Coordinator at 612-879-1785 or email
mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Aug. 22
NACC Back to School Kid’s Day
Activities in dental conference room
before and after appointments, snacks served. Appointments start at 9
a.m. and the last appointment at 4 p.m.
Native American Community Clinic, 1213
E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. To schedule an appointment, call
612-872-8086, ext. 3.
Aug. 22-24
Cha Cha Bah Ning 34th
Traditional Powwow
Emcee: Larry “Amik” Smallwood.
Warm-Ups and Feast, Friday, 7 p.m.; Grand Entries, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday; Events also include Fun Walk/Run, Co-ed
Canoe Race, Veterans Special, Princess and Brave Contest and
Specials, Volleyball, Horseshoe and Softball tournaments.
Registration from Noon to 2 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. daily. For more
information, call Dorothy Robinson at 218-659-2708 or email
dorothy.robinson@llojibwe.com.
Aug. 27
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.
Aug. 27
Circle of Generations Teaching
Circle
Dakota Language with Neil McKay, 4-5
p.m.; Teaching Circle, 5-7:30 p.m.; Tipi Painting with Endaso Giizhik
(Robert Desjarlait); Mazinigwaasowin (Beading) with Angela Kappenman;
Nagamowin miinawaa Niimiwin/Wacipi Dowan (Singing and Dancing).
Minneapolis American Indian Center,
1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource Coordinator at
612-879-1785 or email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Aug. 28
Circle of Generations Ojibwemowin
Ojibwe Language with Joe Spears, 5-6
p.m. Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi
DesJarlait, Cultural Resource Coordinator at 612-879-1785 or email
mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Sept. 5
Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Adult Day
Services Center Grand Opening
Services provided include games,
recreation, health monitoring, assistance with activities of daily
living, medication administered as prescribed, lunch and snacks.
Pre-screenings are now available.
Grand opening from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
15546 State Highway 371 NW, Cass Lake, MN. For more information call
Evette Mesarina, 218-335-8586, email emesarina@mnchippewatribe.com.
Mondays
A Partnership Of Diabetics (APOD)
Self-Management Meet-Ups
Come to learn more about managing
diabetes! 7 p.m., Phillips Community Center Dining Room, 2323 11th
Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call 612-812-2429 or
visit www.meetup.com/A-Partnership-Of-Diabetics.
Mondays
The Medicine Wheel Open AA Meeting
This is an open 12 Step AA Meeting. No
transportation or child care provided. Enter through parking lot door
entrance. Church of Gichitwaa Kateri, 3045 Park Ave., Minneapolis,
MN. For more information, call 612-824-7606.
Mondays
Stress Management 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.
Mondays
“Healing Journey” Men’s Support
Group
This group provides a supportive
environment for those recovering from co-occuring disorders. Ideal
for those who have already completed treatment programs. This group
provides emotional, mental, physical and spiritual support for
relapse prevention. The group meets once a week from 3 to 4 p.m.
Indian Health Board, 1315 E. 24th St., Minneapolis, MN 55404. To set
up an appointment, call 612-721-9807.
Tuesdays
Circle of Generations Men’s
Basketball
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minneapolis American
Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, call Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource
Coordinator at 612-879-1785 or email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Tuesdays
Women’s Empowerment Group, 3:30-4:30
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.
Tuesdays
Women of Traditional Birthing
Pregnant women and expecting fathers
are invited to join groups that will cover nutrition, FASD, SIDS,
anatomy of pregnancy and fetal development, mental health, pregnancy
yoga, prenatal parenting, breast feeding, labor and delivery. The
event will also include activities, daycare is available to enrolled
participants. Dinner is served promptly at 5 p.m. and tokens are
given for transportation. 5 to 7 p.m., Division of Indian Work, 1001
E. Lake St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information or to enroll, call
Fawn Edberg-Marquez at 612-279-6312 or email fmarquez@diw-mn.org.
Tuesdays
On the Red Road AA Meeting
Open/mixed, Step Meeting. 7 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center, side entrance, 1530 East Franklin
Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
Wednesdays
Circle of Generations Men’s
Basketball
4 to 6 p.m., Minneapolis American
Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, call Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource
Coordinator at 612-879-1785 or email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Wednesdays
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.
Wednesdays
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
Circle of Generations Men’s
Basketball
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Minneapolis American
Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more
information, call Mi-zi-way Mi-gi-zi DesJarlait, Cultural Resource
Coordinator at 612-879-1785 or email mdesjarlait@maicnet.org.
Thursdays
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.
Thursdays
Anishinabe Academy Family Language
Table
Experience the teachings of our
ancestors. Anishinaabe scholar and indigenous linguist James
“Kaagegaabaw” Vukelich and Dakota star visionary and teacher Jim
Rock 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 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN.
Thursdays
Parents of Tradition
A program of Early Childhood Family
Education & MPS Indian Education. Join us for parent and child
learning activities (ages birth-Kindergarten enrollment); learninghow
to prepare your child for school; meet other parents and reconnect to
the good path of parenting. Guiding Elder: Ida Downwind. 1-2:30 p.m.,
Anishinabe Academy, Room 294, 3100 E. 28th St., Minneapolis, MN
55406. To register call Jean Coleman at 612-290-9936.
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 Saturdays 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.
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.
