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American Indian Group Prenatal
Expecting American Indian moms, come join us for a culturally focused prenatal care and education group at the Indian Health Board Administrative Office (2020 Minnehaha Ave S.) every Tuesday from 3 to 5pm. Refreshments will be provided, as well as, a gift card for every class attended. Choose from Oct 17 – Dec 28. Enrollment is open. Contact Amy at 612-644-9726 or email: amyarndtbuzzard@yahoo.com.
Waite House Middle School Programming
Join our Middle School Programming! We will be offering tutoring services and craft making workshops. We will be doing tab bracelet’s, candles, piñatas, plastic earrings and other projects. Drop-off transportation is provided within 1 mile-radius of Waite House. Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30pm-6:30pm. For more information email: Kaycm@pillsburyunited.org. Waite House, 2323 11th Ave. S., Minneapolis. For info, see: puc-mn.org/waite-house.
Thru March ‘24
The Lyrical Artwork of Jim Denomie
The Minneapolis Institute of Art will survey Jim Denomie’s expansive artistic career in The Lyrical Artwork of Jim Denomie. This exhibition surveys the artist’s singular vision and signature style over the second half of the artist’s career, from 2007 to 2022. Jim Denomie (Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe, 1955–2022) drew inspiration from lived experiences, pop culture, Anishinaabe traditions, and American histories to tell compelling narratives that depict his experiences of being Native in America. The exhibition examines Denomie’s creative process, tracing his ability to transform inspiration into monumental artworks. Free. MIA, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis. For more info, see: https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/the-lyrical-artwork-of-jim-denomie.
Oct 5, 12, 19, 26
Four Sisters Farmers Market
The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market centered on providing increased access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. 11am – 3pm. NACDI, 1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis. For info, see: https://nacdi.org.
Oct 7 – Nov 12
For the People
For the People, a world premiere comedy by Native voices. By Ty DeFoe and Larissa Fasthorse. April Dakota has well-meaning but misguided dreams of opening a wellness center on Franklin Avenue to serve the Indigenous community in her Minneapolis hometown. She’s counting on a grant from the Franklin Avenue Task Force — a group of endearing Native elders and leaders — to make it happen. But her presentation goes sideways and her proposal is rejected, forcing her to make a decision that puts her dream, the community and her culture at risk. Thankfully, the Task Force pulls together to help April fight for the future of Franklin Avenue and the people who call it home. Created in partnership with the local Indigenous community, this new comedy examines the myriad facets of contemporary Native life with humor and joy. Guthrie Theater, McGuire Proscenium Stage, 818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis. For info: https://www.guthrietheater.org.
Oct 9
Indigenous Voter Registration Celebration Day
Join us in celebrating National Registration Day on Indigenous Peoples Day. Lunch will be provided (wild rice soup, frybread, and pumpkin bars). At 2 pm there will be a land blessing for IHB’s new site one block away. There will be Aztec dancers, balloon twisters, drawings for gift cards and traditional lacrosse sticks, face painting, info tables, vendors, speakers, and swag. Noon to 3pm. American Indian OIC, 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://nacdi.org/events/indigenous-voter-registration-celebration-day.
Oct 10
UROC Community Day 2023
Celebrate University-community partnerships at UROC’s annual Community Day open house with engaging displays, live music, food by local chefs, official UROC swag, and more. Visit with UROC’s University researchers and their community partners, meet Goldy Gopher, and engage in live storytelling with local artists. The event is free and open to the public. 3 – 7pm. Robert J. Jones Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center, 2001 Plymouth Ave N, Minneapolis. For info see: https://uroc.umn.edu/news-events/uroc-community-day-2023-3-7-pm-tuesday-october-10.
Oct 11
A Conversation with Patrick Blanchard
Join us for a conversation with Patrick Blanchard, a Native American (Ojibwe/Oneida) and Puerto Rican local visual artist and the Chicano and Latino Studies Artist in Residence for 2022-23. He will be sharing his newest painting exploring the connections between Indigenous peoples north and south across Turtle Island and Abya Yala. Facilitated by Madelaine Cahuas, Assistant Professor in Geography, Environment & Society. 5pm. Liberal Arts Engagement Hub, 310 Pillsbury Drive SE, #Rm 120, Minneapolis. For info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-conversation-with-patrick-blanchard-tickets-722898036487.
Oct 12
Anishinaabe Museum of Treaties and Culture Opening
The Anishinaabe Museum of Treaties and Culture is taking form in downtown Park Rapids, Minn. in the old Carnegie Library, which also was the former site of the Enbridge office for the Line 3 tar sands oil pipeline project. The museum will open two years after the controversial Line 3 went into operation in the heart of ceded Treaty territory. Giiwedinong’s permanent features include Anishinaabe treaties with Indigenous nations and colonial nations, from the One Dish One Spoon Treaty to the l867 Treaty with the Anishinaabe. The museum’s grand opening will feature a prominent Water Protector exhibit with numerous photos, plus stories and narratives from the Water Protector movement. Anishinaabe Museum of Treaties and Culture, 101 2nd St W, Park Rapids MN.
Oct 12
IHB Bingo
Honoring our wellness and health. Lets play bingo and learn about diabetes, healthy living, wellness and more. Great prizes and more. Second Tuesdays of the month. Noon. Must register at least 24 hours in advance. Indian Health Board, 2020 Minneahaha Ave, Minneapolis. Bingo will also be held on Nov 12th and Dec 12th. For info, see: https://www.indianhealthboard.com.
Oct 12 thru Jan 13
Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh Exhibit/Opening Reception
Join us for the opening reception of Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh on Oct 12. View the art exhibit thru Jan 13, 2024. Aabijijiwan Ukeyat yanalleh is a collaborative exhibition from artists Karen Goulet (Ojibwe) and Monique Verdin (Houma). Karen and Monique are sisters of the same river, connected by the planetary lifeforce known as the Misi-ziibi (Big River, Ojibwe) near the headwaters in the north and remembered as Misha sipokni (Older than Time, Chata) in the coastal territories of the southern Delta. Food and drink will be provided. 6-8pm. All My Relations Arts, 1414 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://nacdi.org/events/aabijijiwan-ukeyat-yanalleh-opening-reception.
Oct 13
2023 Youth Cooperative Homeownership Cohort
Youthprise is accepting applications for our 2023 Youth Cooperative Homeownership Cohort! We’re looking for 8 to 12 young people ages 16-24 years old who are interested in cooperatives and homeownership. As a cohort member, you will: Shape the future by contributing your ideas toward creating a space where residential, commercial, and recreational elements come together; Explore the benefits, financial aspects, and community dynamics of cooperative living; Be compensated at a rate of $30/hr (over $2,000) for your engagement. To be eligible: You must be a Minneapolis resident ages 16-24; Have an interest in homeownership and cooperatives; Commit to putting in 2 hours each week for 9-12 months for learning, planning, design, and developmen and; Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color. Deadline is October 13, 5pm CST. For info, see: https://youthprise.org/homeownershipcohort. Or contact: fayise@youthprise.org
Oct 14
Edible Boulevards’ cooking class
Join us for Minneapolis Edible Boulevards’ next cooking class, co-hosted with Waite House and Pillsbury United Communities. We’re excited to partner with Derek Nicholas again, who is a member of the Red Cliff Band of Ojibwe and the Nutrition Program Coordinator for the Division of Indian Work. He’ll be talking about how this recipe celebrates his own roots. Let’s make Hominy (or Corn) Salad just in time for fall! In-person at the Waite House and on Zoom. 11am to noon. Please register whether you’re attending in-person or on Zoom, so we can update you on the class ahead of time in case there are changes. Please bring: a chair or blanket, sunscreen and a filled reusable water bottle for yourself. The cooking classes are always free, so everyone has access to them. Waite House, 2323 11th Ave S, Minneapolis.
Oct 14
Eclipse at the Bell Museum
Get ready for a Solar Big Year in 2023-24 with an annular eclipse in October 2023. Join us at the Bell to celebrate Minnesota’s partial view of the annular eclipse on October 14th from 10am-2pm. The eclipse will be at its peak at about 11:45, and we’ll see about 45% of totality here in Minnesota. Throughout the day, we’ll have solar-focused activities, a live stream of the eclipse from New Mexico, where they’ll see the ring of fire, and our expert astronomy staff will be here to answer all of your burning questions about the Sun! Bell Museum, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St Paul. For info: https://www.bellmuseum.umn.edu/astronomy/eclipse-at-the-bell-museum-2023-2024.
Oct 16
Native American College Fair
The Native American College Fair provides a setting that allows students to have meaningful conversation with representatives about college life, admission & financial aid. As of 2021 all colleges & universities participating in the Native American College Fair must offer Native American specific supports on their campus. Limiting the schools who participate will provide future Native college students with information regarding schools currently offering supports specifically for them. 7 am – 12pm. Minnesota History Center, 345 W Kellogg Blvd, St Paul. For info see: https://tinyurl.com/26cumh4u or email: nativeamericancollegefair@gmail.com.
Oct 21, 2023 – Oct 2025
Reframing Our Stories
Witness the resilience and strength of Minnesota’s Native communities through stories reframed by their own words, experiences, and perspectives. From a decades-old box of photographs simply labeled “Indians,” came the idea for a powerful new exhibit. Inside the box were dozens of pictures of Native community members, organizations, activities, and events that are relevant today. Now in the hands of Indigenous community members, those photos have new meaning. As part of the Our Home: Native Minnesota exhibit, Reframing Our Stories showcases the strength and resilience of Native people and inspires audiences to learn about the past, present, and future of these communities. Native community members get in free. Minnesota Historical Society, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. For info, see: https://www.mnhs.org/historycenter/activities/museum/our-home/reframing-our-stories.
Oct 21
FDLTCC Pumpkin Run
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College (FDLTCC) invites the community to the 18th annual Pumpkin Run & Walk. This year’s event will include a fun new option, the Ring Road Fun Run, making the day even more fun for the whole family. The new Ring Road Fun Run will begin at 9:30am and the 5K (3.1 miles) race will begin at 10:00am. The Ring Road Fun Run covers a single lap of the beautiful FDLTCC Campus, while the 5K starts and ends and end on campus. Both races are open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities. To celebrate the fun Halloween theme of the race, participants are encouraged to wear costumes or orange clothing. Prizes will be given for the best costumes. The entry fee is $25.00 per person, with special pre-registration rates for students and individuals if submitted before October 15. Every registered finisher will receive a fabulous Pumpkin Run and Walk shirt, plus delicious post-race refreshments. For information or to get an entry form, visit https://link.fdltcc.edu/PumpkinRun or call 218-879-0800. Register at https://tempotickets.com/PumpkinRun2023.
Oct 22 – Jan 14, 2024
In Our Hands: Native Photography, 1890 to Now
Enter into the vivid worlds of Native photography, as framed by generations of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and Native American photographers themselves. Presenting over 150 photographs of, by, and for Indigenous people, “In Our Hands” welcomes all to see through the lens held by Native photographers. Organized by a council of primarily Native artists, scholars, and knowledge sharers, in partnership with Mia curators, this sweeping exhibition traces the intersecting histories of photography and diverse Indigenous cultures from the Rio Grande to the Arctic Circle. Beautiful, complex, and surprising, these artworks celebrate the legacy of groundbreaking photographers and their influence on the medium today. Other events related to this exbibit will take place in Oct. See their website for info. General Admission $20; Contributor Member+ Free (additional tickets $16); Youth 17 and under Free. Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://new.artsmia.org/exhibition/in-our-hands-native-photography-1890-to-now.
Oct 27
Nick Swardson
Nick Swardson, a household name in the comedy scene, is set to hit Shooting Star Casino with his one-of-a-kind wit and humor. Known for his dynamic style and impeccable comedic timing, Swardson has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry, seamlessly transitioning between stand-up comedy and Hollywood blockbusters. He is best known for his recurring role as Terry Bernadino in the comedy series Reno 911!, for his work with Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison Productions, and for his own personal sketch comedy series Nick Swardson’s Pretend Time. 8 – 9:30pm. Tickets: Star $54, Select $28. For info, see: https://www.starcasino.com/event/nick-swardson.
Oct 31
MHS Native American Artist-in-Residence program
The Minnesota Historical Society has opened applications for the next round of Native American Artist-in-Residence program. Artists will receive $30,000 for collections study and development of community programs as well as extensive support and training from MNHS staff, interns and consultants. Artists develop a community-based project inspired by their research in order to disseminate new knowledge of the art form in the artist’s home community. For questions regarding the program and application process, contact Chloe Cashman at: chloe.cashman@mnhs.org. Applications can be submitted online at: https://www.mnhs.org/residencies/naair.
