Ongoing
NACC MNsure
Navigators are still able to assist those who have no income or who
are low-income in applying for Medicaid and MinnesotaCare. If you
attempted to apply for MNsure and had issues with the application,
you may qualify for an extension.
For more
information, contact: Lori Williams, 612-872-8086, ext. 1013,
lwilliams@nacc-healthcare.org; Sandra Lorentz, 612-872-8086, ext.
1018, slorentz@nacc-healthcare.org; or Patti DuFault, 612-872-8086,
ext. 1045, pdufault@nacc-healthcare.org.
Through May 31
“Where I Fit”
Textile
works by Maggie Thompson (Fond du Lac Ojibwe). All My Relations
Gallery, 1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN, 612-235-4970,
www.AllMyRelationsArts.com.
April 5
Food and Farm Conversations
Please join us to connect with people,
share ideas and create community. Local, healthy food prepared by
Austin Bartold and the Waite House Kitchen. Child care available.
Free event, space is limited, RSVP to Lannesse Baker at 612-721-9886
or email lannesseb@ihb-mpls.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., All Nations Indian
Church, 1515 E 23rd Street, Minneapolis, MN
Starting
April 7
Dakota
Language Immersion Early Childhood Program
Wicoie
Nandagikendan will offer a Dakota Language Program Immersion
experience for preschool children from 9:30 a.m. to noon for children
18 months to 5 years-old. For more information contact Diane Seurer,
Four Directions Family Center, 2438 18th Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN,
612-722-0766 or email dseurer@thefamilypartnership.org.
April 9
deadline
Construction
Trade Training
Summit
Academy OIC is accepting applications for construction jobs for the
new football stadium and for free construction trade training.
Training for pipefitters, plumbers, ironworkers and sheet metal
workers begins in April for 20 weeks. No out of pocket costs.
For more
information, contact Tiffany Hand, Little Earth Employment Director,
612-455-2831.
April 9
Circle of
Generations
Dakota
Language with Neil McKay, 4-5 p.m.; Manido Bimibatoowin (Spiritual
Running): First Nations Unite; Outfit Repair/Tips with Wayne Reyes
and Miskwa DesJarlait; Naagadawendamowin, Wiiyawimaa, Aabiziijigan
(Mind, Body, Medicine) with Linda EagleSpeaker and Donna LaChapelle;
Makizin-ataagewin/Han’pana (Moccasin Games) with Grady Renville;
Teaching Circle, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Minneapolis American Indian Center,
1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
Stephanie Thompson at 612-879-1768 or email stthompson@maicnet.org.
April 10
Circle of
Generations Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe Language)
Joe Spears,
5-6 p.m., Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Stephanie Thompson at
612-879-1768 or email stthompson@maicnet.org.
April 15
Celebrating
Equity and Diversity in Faculty Publications
Join us for
a reading in celebration of equity and diversity in University of
Minnesota faculty publications. Refreshments will be provided. Brenda
Child will read from her recent book “Holding Our World Together:
Ojibwe Women and the Survival of the Community.” Zenzele Isoke will
read from her book “Urban Black Woman and the Politics of
Resistance.” 4:30 to 6 p.m., Elmer L. Andersen Library, Room 120,
222 21st Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN.
April 15
Department
of Indian Work Family Education Diabetes Series
These free
sessions were developed by and for the American Indian community. No
registration is required. Each session offers: confidential
five-point health screenings; delicious and healthy meals; health
presentation and discussion; Talking Circles; program for children;
fitness activities; and attendance incentives and rewards. 5:30-7:30
p.m., Department of Indian Work, 1671 Summit Ave., St. Paul, MN,
Sheila White Eagle Hall, lower level of SPACC. For more information,
call Mikayla Schaaf at 651-789-3862, email mschaaf@spacc.org or visit
www.spacc.org/diw.
April 16
Circle of
Generations
Dakota
Language with Neil McKay, 4-5 p.m.; Manido Bimibatoowin (Spiritual
Running): First Nations Unite; Outfit Repair/Tips with Wayne Reyes
and Miskwa DesJarlait; Naagadawendamowin, Wiiyawimaa, Aabiziijigan
(Mind, Body, Medicine) with Linda EagleSpeaker and Donna LaChapelle;
Makizin-ataagewin/Han’pana (Moccasin Games) with Grady Renville;
Teaching Circle, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Minneapolis American Indian Center,
1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
Stephanie Thompson at 612-879-1768 or email stthompson@maicnet.org.
April 17
Circle of
Generations Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe Language)
Joe Spears,
5-6 p.m., Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Stephanie Thompson at
612-879-1768 or email stthompson@maicnet.org.
April 23
Circle of
Generations Spring Feast
5 to 7:30
p.m., Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Stephanie Thompson at
612-879-1768 or email stthompson@maicnet.org.
April 24
A Partnership Of Diabetics (APOD)
Monthly Breakfast
You’re
invited for yummies for the tummy, tasty topics for the mind and
always supporting diabetics! Breakfast beings at 8:30 a.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.
April 24
Circle of
Generations
Men’s
Basketball, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Closing Drum, noon, light lunch
provided; Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe Language) with Joe Spears, 5-6 p.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Stephanie Thompson at
612-879-1768 or email stthompson@maicnet.org.
April 25
“Delve Deep: Authenticity,
Appropriation and the Arts” Panel Discussion
Join us for a panel discussion with the
creator of “Beyond Buckskin Boutique” Jessica Metcalfe, Ph.D.,
Sasha Houston Brown and Maggie Thompson. Light refreshments will be
served. 6 to 8 p.m., All My Relations Gallery, 1414 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN, 612-235-4970, www.AllMyRelationsArts.com.
April 25
American
Indian Early Childhood Resource Fair/Circle of Generations Pow Wow
Tiny Tot
Special, Spot Dance, early childhood vendors invited, hosted by
MNTrecc Metro Work Group. 6-8 p.m., Minneapolis American Indian
Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information,
call Kay at 612-294-2659, email
ktellinghuisen@thefamilypartnership.org or Janice at 651-274-5946 or
email jlafloe@gmail.com.
April 26
Financial
Literacy Class
Hosted by
Bii Gii Wiin Community Development Load Fund, topics include
accessing credit, credit reports, checking and savings accounts,
spending plans, building a healthy economy. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1508 E.
Franklin Ave., Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN. To register or for more
information, call 612-354-2249 or email areese@bgwcdlf.org.
April 28
Native
American Somali Friendship Committee
Please join
us for our monthly meeting. Everybody is welcome. Dinner will be
served, we will be sharing Native American and Somali dishes. 5:30 to
7:30 p.m., East Phillips Park and Community Center, 2307 17th
Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Norma Smith
at 612-850-2383, email norma_gene86@yahoo.com or Amina Saleh at
612-729-0340, email asaleh@thefamilyparnership.org.
April 30
IHB’s Women’s Health Day
The
Shakopee Mobile Mammogram Unit will be on site to provide mammograms
to those scheduled. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided and
we will be doing education and games throughout the day, $10 gift
cards available to those that complete mammogram. 10 a.m.-4 .m.,
Indian Health Board, 1315 E 24th St., Minneapolis, MN.
Call to schedule pap and/or mammogram or for more information
612-721-9881.
April 30
Food and Farm Conversations
Please join us to connect with people,
share ideas and create community. Local, healthy food prepared by
Austin Bartold and the Waite House Kitchen. Child care available.
Free event, space is limited, RSVP to Lannesse Baker at 612-721-9886
or email lannesseb@ihb-mpls.org. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., All Nations Indian
Church, 1515 E 23rd Street, Minneapolis, MN
May 1
American
Indian Month Kick-Off
Show your
Native pride at this year’s kick-off event that will feature the
Parade of Nations, community speakers, round dance and a community
feast. Sponsored in part by the City of Minneapolis, MUID and Native
American Community Development Institute.
Gathering/Opening,
10 a.m., Cedar Field-Little Earth, Cedar Avenue and 25th Street;
Parade of Nations, 10:30 a.m., Cedar Field to Minneapolis American
Indian Center/Wakiagun Lawn; Community Speakers, 11:30 a.m.,
MAIC/Wakiagun; Round Dance, 11:45 a.m.; Community Feast, noon. For
more information, call 612-235-4969 or email dyang@nacdi.org.
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
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
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.
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.
