Through Aug. 21
The World Through Our Eyes
The World Through Our Eyes is an
exhibition of works by eight Two Spirit artists curated by 2015 Guest
Curator, Orlando Avery. The exhibition showcases a beautiful variety
of art from fashion design, photography, acrylic, and installation
art. Featured artwork depicts the artistic rendition of the world
seen through the eyes of a Two spirit artist. Avery is a citizen of
the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. He grew up in Redscaffold Community
in South Dakota. Avery studied Museum Studies from the Institute of
American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, NM.
2015 Guest Curator Artist Participants:
Nadya Kwandibens, Asa Wright, Sharon Day, Whitney Minthorn, George
Bettleyoun, Jolonzo Goldtooth, Ryan Dennison and Edison Richards
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.
July 10
Island Dakota Days Wacipi Celebration 2015
MC’s: Wallace Coffey, Danny Seaboy;
Head Staff: Juaquin Hamilton, Rusty Gillette, Darrell Goodwill; Head
Whistle Man: Jonathan Windyboy; Host Drums: Prairie Island Singers,
Tinta Winta Takojas; Northern Drums: Red Leaf, Midnight Express, Iron
Boy, Mato Pejuta, Lame Deer Singers; Southern Drums: Cozad Singers,
Wild Band of Comanches, Young Bird Singers. Invited drums only.
Pow Wow Committee Members: Kelly
Taylor, Chair; Anne Starr, Vice Chair; Natalie Nielson, Secretary;
Emmaline Chapman, Jesse Childs, Arts & Crafts.
Grand Entries: Friday, 7 p.m.;
Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. Flag Raising daily.
Registration: Friday, 1 p.m. until end of competition; Saturday, 9
a.m. to noon. All dancers and drummers must have photo ID and Social
Security Number to register. Tiny Tots will receive day money. Cash
prizes for all categories.
Free admission, Prairie Island Indian
Community, Welch, MN. For more information, call 800-554-5473, ext.
4024 or visit www.prairieisland.org.
July 14
Step Out In Nature
Step Out in Nature
at Como Lake is a walking program designed to engage both FEDS
participants and members of the American Indian community who are at
risk for diabetes or who have diabetes and are taking steps to live a
healthier lifestyle.
Como Lake has
paved paths with beautiful scenery. We will provide healthy snacks,
diabetes education and pedometers. All ages and fitness levels
welcome. Enjoy great company and get moving out in nature!
6 to 7 p.m.,
Lakeside Pavillion, Como Lake, 1360 N. Lexington Pkwy, St. Paul, MN.
For more information, call Roxanne Johnson at 218-407-0210 or email
rjohnson@interfaithaction.org.
July 15
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.
1 to 3 p.m.,
Hennepin County Library-Brookdale, 6125 Shingle Creek Parkway,
Brooklyn Center, MN. For more information, visit
www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/foster-care.
July 15
Grow Your Own with Mashkiikii
Gitigan
Subjects will include: Growing,
Harvesting, Preparing and preserving food, Traditional Native
American methods, Foraging, Sacred tobacco, Wild rice, Nutrition,
Diabetes and heart disease prevention and Diabetes Screening. Healthy
Living Starts with Healthy Eating!
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free to all,
drop-ins welcome!
Mashkiikii Gitigan (Medicine Garden),
24th Street Community Urban Farm, 1316 E. 24th St.,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information call Christina or Annelie at
612-436- 2676 or email 24thStFarm@gmail.com.
July 16
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.
1 to
3:30 p.m., Hennepin County Library-Maple Grove, 8001 Main
Street North, Maple Grove, MN. For
more information, visit
www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/adoption.
July 17-19
Mii Gwitch Mahnomen Days 53rd
Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
6 miles West of Deer Diver, MN on U.S.
Highway 2, Ball Club, MN. For more information, contact:
David Cronin,
218-556-9702; Rose Wilson, 218-398-2893; Jamie Mitchel, 218-368-4767;
LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
July 17
Casting Call
Independent Indigenous Film and
Media/New Native Theatre will host a casting call for their upcoming
project, “The Coyote Way: Going Back Home” is a short
sci-fi/fantasy film about a boy named Charlie, who must make a life
changing decision to join an urban street gang or begin an epic
pilgrimage that will reveal the truth of his existence. Production to
begin September 2015.
Who we are looking for: knowledge of
Plains Indian sign language, cultural ways and a familiarity with
local urban Native culture a plus. Non-actors and young people are
welcome and encouraged to audition.
Cast: Teenage Boy 1: Native male,
teen/early 20s; Teenage Boy 2: Native male, teens/early 20s; Teacher:
Can be a non-Native actor, male, 40s-50s; Plains Native Woman:
Traditional, historic character, 30s; Plains Native Man: Traditional,
historic character, 30s; Wild West Show Manager: male, European
looking, 30-plus; Teacher: can be a non-Native actor, male, 40-50s;
Ice Cream Truck Driver: male, European looking, 30-plus; 15-20 extras
needed for street gang members: male and female, early teens to
mid-20s. Headshot/bio/resume is requested, but you can audition
without them.
3 to 7 p.m.,
Little Earth of United Tribes Youth Center, 2495 18th Ave.
S., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Missy Whiteman at
612-217-0848 or email iifm.mw@gmail.com.
July 18
First Time Homebuyer Workshop
Topics include: steps to becoming a
homeowner; how to prepare financially; what you can afford; the
importance of credit; how to choose the right mortgage loan; and
responsibilities of home ownership. Lunch provided, open to everyone.
Free, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bii Gii Wiin
CDLF, 1508 E. Franklin Ave., Suite 100, 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.
July 22
Grow Your Own with Mashkiikii
Gitigan
Subjects will include: Growing,
Harvesting, Preparing and preserving food, Traditional Native
American methods, Foraging, Sacred tobacco, Wild rice, Nutrition,
Diabetes and heart disease prevention and Diabetes Screening. Healthy
Living Starts with Healthy Eating!
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free to all,
drop-ins welcome!
Mashkiikii Gitigan
(Medicine Garden), 24th Street Community Urban Farm, 1316 E. 24th
St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information call Christina or Annelie
at 612-436- 2676 or email 24thStFarm@gmail.com.
July 23-Aug. 1
Gathering of the Sacred Pipes Sundance
Camp Days Begin: July 23; Elders and
Youth Cultural Gathering: July 25-July 28; AIM Grand Governing
Council Meeting: July 26-27; Tree Day Ceremonies: July 29; Sundance:
Daybreak to Dawn: July 30-Aug. 2; Healing Day-Buffalo Dance: Aug. 1
Sundance Chief: Joe Morales; Head
Dancer: Steve Moon; Spiritual Adviser: Chief Nii Gon Neway Wii Dung.
Pipestone National Monument, 36
Reservation Ave., Pipestone, MN. For more information, call Clyde
Bellecourt, AIM IC Office, Frank Paro or Joe Morales at 612-251-5836,
612-886-2107 or email info@aim-ic.com, aimster4evr1@yahoo.com,
bluesman7163@gmail.com or visit www.aim-ic.com.
July 24-26
Onigum 17th Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
13 miles East of Walker, MN on County
Road 13, Onigum, MN. For more information, call Priscilla Smith at
218-547-2270 or LaVonne Thompson at 218-252-6484, 218-308-3680.
July 25
Minneapolis Public Safety Career
Fair
The Public Safety Career Fair (hosted
by the City of Minneapolis) is a free career fair and persons from
all backgrounds and industries are encouraged to attend. Share with
your family, neighbors and young adults in your life, many of the
participating agencies offer both paid and unpaid internship
opportunities for young adults (17+).
Participating Departments: City of
Minneapolis Human Resources Department; Minneapolis 911 & 311;
Minneapolis Fire Dept.; Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis
Park Police and Recreation Board; Saint Paul Police Dept.;
Minneapolis Police Dept.; Metro Transit Police Dept.; Ramsey County
Sheriff’s Office; Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office.
11:30 to 2:30 p.m., Urban Research and
Outreach-Engagement Center, 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN.
For more information, call Ayianna Kennerly at 612-490.2222.
July 29
Grow Your Own with Mashkiikii
Gitigan
Subjects will include: Growing,
Harvesting, Preparing and preserving food, Traditional Native
American methods, Foraging, Sacred tobacco, Wild rice, Nutrition,
Diabetes and heart disease prevention and Diabetes Screening. Healthy
Living Starts with Healthy Eating!
5:30 to 7:30 p.m., free to all,
drop-ins welcome!
Mashkiikii Gitigan
(Medicine Garden), 24th Street Community Urban Farm, 1316 E. 24th
St., Minneapolis, MN. For more information call Christina or Annelie
at 612-436- 2676 or email 24thStFarm@gmail.com.
July 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.
July 31
Lynx vs. Dream
MN Lynx American Indian Heritage
Night
Come celebrate Native American Heritage
Night as the Minnesota Lynx take on Shoni Schimmel and the Atlanta
Dream! Portion of each ticket will go back to support the American
Indian Cancer Foundation!
7 p.m. Ticket prices vary, to order
online, visit aicf.org/lynx. For more information, call Emma
Sandstrom at 612-673-8433 or email emma.sandstrom@lynxbasketball.com.
July 31-Aug. 2
Oyate Traditional Wacipi
Warm-ups: Friday, 7 p.m.; Grand
Entries: Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.
Pezihutazizi Oyate: Upper Sioux
Community, Granite Falls, MN.
Aug. 6-9
Annual Meskwaki Powwow
Meskwaki Powwow
Grounds: Battleground Road, Tama, IA. For more information, call
641-484-4678, email meskwakipowwow@gmail.com or visit
www.meskwakipowwow.com.
Aug. 28-30
Cha Cha Bah Ning 35th Traditional
Powwow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee will
not tolerate any drug or alcohol use while on property. Fighting or
gang related activities such as displaying gang colors, bandanas, cap
and other gang related attire to promote a negative atmosphere will
not be allowed. Any violators will result in removal from the Powwow
grounds by security and/or onsite law enforcement personnels. No
alcohol, drugs, firearms or weapons allowed. The Leech Lake Pow Wow
Committee is not responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen
items.
21 miles North of Deer River, MN on,
Hwy 46, Right on County Road 35, Inger, MN.
For more information, contact: Dorothy
Robinson, 218-659-2708, dorthy.robinson@llojibwe.com; Anita Cloud,
218-256-6163; Sarah or Selma Jackson, 218-659-2196; or LaVonne
Thompson, 218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
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 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.
