June 6
Indigenous Bloc of the Tar Sands
Resistance March
Indigenous Environmental Network invites you
to join with our relatives from Tar Sands and pipeline impacted
communities to say no to the extreme energy projects that harm our
lands, peoples and ways of life! Let’s march together as Indigenous
communities to fight for Mother Earth and our future.
Bring your
drums, bring your signs, bring your relatives!
10 a.m.: Water
Ceremony; Noon: March Begins both at Lambert Landing is on the
Mississippi River right by Union Depot in downtown Saint Paul; 2
p.m.: Rally at State Capitol Lawn featuring speakers from impacted
communities and a performance by Indigenous hip-hop artist Frank
Waln.
For more information, visit
www.tarsandsresistance.org or email shinaabikwe@gmail.com.
June 10
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.
June 11
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-Golden Valley, 830 Winnetka Ave. N., Golden
Valley, MN. For more information, visit
www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/foster-care.
June 12
The World Through Our Eyes
Join All My Relations Arts, Native
American Community Development Institute and the MN Two-Spirit
Society to celebrate and honor our Two-Spirit Family. The night will
feature: Art Opening guest curated by Orlando Avery and featuring
many Two-Spirit Artists from around the country; Music from DJ Shelei
aka Michelle Be; Entertainment by Indigenous Drag Queen Georgie
Lyoun; Fashion Show featuring pieces by Jolonzo Goldtooth, Diné
fashion designer; Music, food and much more!
5 to 8 p.m., All My Relations Gallery,
1414 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call
612-235-4976.
June 15
American Indian Movement Spiritual
Gathering of First Nations
Come and rejuvenate your spirit, all
tribes welcome. First Nation Organizations welcome, First Nation
schools welcome. Ceremonies of First Nations people, Sweat Lodges
provided, elder teachings daily, singing and dancing. All youth and
drums invited, camping is free.
Leech Lake Powwow Grounds, Cass Lake,
MN. If interested in teaching or performing ceremonies, assisting, or
for any other questions, call Jason Elias at 763-458-7289 or email
ojibwa1974@yahoo.com; Mike Forcia at 612-437-0075, email
wolves-den@live.com; Dennis Banks at 763-242-4242, email
nowacumig@gmail.com; or Darla Banks at 763-354-9434.
June 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.
5 to 7 p.m.,
Hennepin County Library-St. Louis Park, 3240 Library Lane, St. Louis
Park, MN. For more information, visit
www.hennepin.us/residents/human-services/adoption.
June 17
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.
June 19
Waa Wiye Gaa Maag (Round Lake)
10thTraditional 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 Pow Wow
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.
28 miles North of Deer River, Hwy 46,
South Lake, MN. For more information, contact: Gary Charwood,
218-760-7955, maang40@yahoo.com; or LaVonne Thompson, 218-308-3680,
lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
June 19-21, 2015
24th Annual Grand Casino Hinckley
Grand Celebration Powwow
Grand Entries: Friday, 7 p.m.;
Saturday, 1 and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.
Craft vendor fees apply, call Nathan
Sutton at 320-384-4475 for a vendor application. Campsites are
available at the pow wow grounds, showers available at RV Park.
Please bring your own camping gear. No drugs or alcohol allowed.
Grand Casino Hinckley Powwow Grounds,
777 Lady Luck Dr., Hinckley, MN. For
more information, call Nathan Sutton at 320-384-4475 or email
hotel or RV reservation, call 800-472-6321.
June 20
Twin Cities Native Lacrosse
Tournament
Tentative Schedule: Registration,
9-9:30 a.m.; Invocation & Games, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. (with break
for lunch). Final Schedule will be sent via email and posted on our
Facebook Page & Event Page.
Osseo
Senior Highschool, 317 2nd Ave NW, Osseo, MN. For more information,
visit
www.facebook.com/pages/Twin-Cities-Native-Lacrosse/1488367821441753
or www.facebook.com/events/1602530310034105.
June 20
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.
June 24
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.
June 24
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.
June 27
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: Jonny Red Star: Native male, mid
20s-early 30s, Native gang leader; Young Star: Native male, younger
version of Jonny Red Star, teen/early 20s; 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; 15-20 extras needed for most scenes in the film.
Headshot/bio/resume is requested, but you can audition without them.
Noon to 4 p.m., Two Rivers Gallery,
Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Ave.,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information, call Missy Whiteman at
612-217-0848 or email iifm.mw@gmail.com.
July 4
Indigenous Independence Day
Please join us at the MN State Capitol as
"Crazy Horse Booking Agency" presents Minnesota’s second
and very own, "Indigenous Independence Day 2015" to let
your voice and opinion be heard on an array of topics affecting our
state and local communities such as human and sex trafficking, sexual
violence against women, men and children, police corruption and
outright, blatant brutality and disrespect towards citizens in
general, oil companies, just to name a few.
Hosted by C.W.
Bearshield with the following keynote speakers: Martha Fast Horse,
Joye Braun, Chong Kim, Scotti Clifford, Juliana BrownEyes-Clifford,
Tantoo Cardinal, Patricia Shepard, Christine Stark, Reyna
Crow,Cameron Monkman and special performances by Scatter Their Own,
Young Jibwe with special guests Music Store Junkies. This is a
peaceful event where all ages, families and cultures are welcome to
attend.
Noon to 5 p.m., Minnesota State Capital, 75 Rev. Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155. For more
information, call Crazy Horse Booking Agency at 320-290-8497 or email
cwbearshield114@gmail.com.
July 3
4th of July Traditional Pow Wow
The Leech Lake Pow Wow Committee is not
responsible for any accidents, damages or stolen items.
Veterans Memorial Grounds, Palace
Casino Drive, Cass Lake, MN. For more information, contact: Anita
Cloud, 218-256-6163; Rod Northbird, 218-308-3120; Leah Gale Monroe,
218-760-3127, leahgale@hotmail.com; or LaVonne Thompson,
218-308-3680, lavonne.thompson@leechlakegaming.com.
Located next to Palace Casino, Palace
Drive: Cass Lake, Cass Lake, MN
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.
