Celebrate American Indian Month 2014!
May
3
American
Indian Cancer Foundation’s Third Annual Powwow for Hope
This
special powwow is a fundraiser to support cancer education and
supportive services for American Indian communities. Host drum:
Ringing Shield, Eyabay; Emcees: Dave Larsen, Murphy Thomas; Arena
Director: Miziway Desjarlait; Head Female Dancer: Patty Sam; Head
Male Dancer: Robert Desjarlait.
Grand
Entries, 1 and 7 p.m.; Honoring Survivors and Caregivers, 3 p.m.;
Feast, 5 p.m.; Jingle Dress Healing Song, 8 p.m.; Closing Ceremony, 9
p.m.; Silent Auction, noon-5 p.m.; Hand Drum Contestants must
register by 2 p.m., first round held in the afternoon, finals during
feast. Base Camp Facility, 201 Bloomington Road, Minneapolis, MN. For
more information, call 612-314-4852 or visit www.PowwowforHope.org.
May
3
Susan
G. Komen 3-Day 16 week Training Kick-Off
Start your
training off on the right foot! You’re probably not ready to walk a
60-mile journey just yet, but our Training Kick-Off Event will get
you started. Meet your fellow Susan G. Komen 3-Day walkers for a
training walk, led by one of our volunteer training walk leaders.
Share your stories about past event experiences, training and
fundraising. After the walk, you may receive outfitter discounts as
well as training advice. 9:30 a.m., GEAR Running Store, 4406 France
Avenue South, Edina, MN. For more information, email Andrea Franz at
afranz@crossroads.us.
May
4
“A
Pipeline Runs Through It”
A benefit
concert hosted by Winona LaDuke of Honor the Earth with performances
by special musical and spoken-word guests, including Peter Erlinder,
an attorney for Honor the Earth to support the organization’s Stop
the Sandpiper Legal Defense fund, Janet Rogers, Sonny Johnson and
Prudence Johnson. One-pound bags of native harvested certified
organic wild rice and Honor the Earth T-Shirts will be
available-for-sale the night of the show. 7 p.m., Lake of the Isles
Lutheran Church, 2020 West Lake of the Isles Parkway, Minneapolis,
MN.
For more
information, call Alyssa Hoppe at 612-385-1557 or visit
May 6-June
5
Indigenous
Lax lacrosse series
Homegrown
Lacrosse will present a new Indigenous Lax series for those in the
community. These clinics are for both new and experienced lacrosse
players looking to experience the sport and both learn the heritage
of the game and its Native roots. Clinics will run every Tuesday at
East Phillips Park and every Thursday at Cedar Field. Clinics for
Grades 2-5 will run 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Clinics for Grades 6-8 will
run 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call Shane Thompson at
612-708-0699 or email shane@homegrownlacrosse.org
May 7
19th Annual
American Indian Wellness Fair
Increasing
awareness of current health issues facing American Indian people by
providing access to a variety of health screenings, education,
information and community resources. Over 60 exhibitors, free health
assessments and community feast. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Minneapolis
American Indian Center, 1530 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
For more information, call Stephanie Graves at 612-673-3735 or email
stephanie.graves@minneapolismn.gov.
May 10-11
Little
Earth of United Tribes 15th Annual Powwow and Mothers Day Celebration
Emcee:
Jerry Dearly; Arena Director: John Oakgrove; Host Drum: Little Earth
Singers; Color Guard: Weber/Kahler Ch. 15 173rd Airborne Brigade.
Dancer registration, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday only, must be in full
regalia.
$5 buttons,
Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 East Franklin Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN. For more information on vending, call Connie Bruce
at 612-636-9039 or email kyndeb4ever@yahoo.com. Not responsible for
lost, damaged or stolen items.
May 11
Rock the
Tribal Vote
Engaging
and encouraging all citizens of tribal nations to get out and in vote
in our tribal elections! All ages concert and rally featuring Rez Rap
Records, Tall Paul, Knox, Wahwahtay Benais, STDCG, Manny Phesto. BBQ
and live art.
Free event,
open to the public, 1 to 6 p.m., Minneapolis American Indian Center,
1530 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. For more information
visit www.Facebook.com/rockthetribalvote.
May 13
“Sacred
Wilderness” Reading
Standing
Rock Sioux Tribe author Susan Power reads from her new novel
A clan
mother story for the 21st century, “Sacred Wilderness” explores
the lives of four women of different eras and backgrounds who come
together to restore foundation to a mixed-up, mixed-blood woman who
had been living the American dream and found it a great maw of
emptiness.
7 p.m.,
SubText: a Bookstore, 165 Western Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN. For
more information, call 651-493-3781 or visit www.SubTextBooks.com.
May 17
First Time
Homebuyer Workshop
Join Bii
Gii Wiin Community Development Load Fund to learn the steps to
becoming a homeowner, how to financially prepare, what you can afford
to pay, the importance of credit, how to choose the right mortgage
loan and get approved, the responsibilities of home ownership and
more! This Native American-based curriculum is free and open to the
public, lunch provided.
9 a.m. to 5
p.m., 1508 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. To register or for
more information, call 612-354-2249 or email areese@bgwcdlf.org.
May 21
Kateri
Residence Open House
Join us for
food, blessing of our space, program information, tour and door
prizes! Noon to 2 p.m., 2408 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN. For
more information, call 612-767-4451.
May 29
Ain Dah
Yung Center Open House & Celebration
Come
celebrate all that we do together! Food, fun and formalities for your
enjoyment!
Door prize
drawings, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Community camaraderie, ADYC shelter
tours and the ADYC Singers, 11 to 11:45 a.m.; Prayer and Honor Song
and Feast (buffalo/chicken shish kabobs, wild rice dish, fresh fruit
and fry bread), 11:45 a.m.; Youth Presenter and Ally of the Year
Recognition, 12:30-1 p.m. 1089 Portland Avenue, Saint Paul, MN. For
more information call 651-227-4184 or visit www.ADYCenter.org.
May 31
Kick Ball
Tournament
Do you
think you have what it takes to take on the 2012 and 2013 Indian
Month Kick Ball Champions? Anishinabe Wakiagun’s Kickaholics will be
defending their title at the 2014 Indian Month Kickball tournament.
Connect with the Native American Community and earn some bragging
rights! $50 to register a team (no refunds), minimum of 11 team
members, registration closes May 9.
Minneapolis
American Indian Center, 1530 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN.
For more information or to register, call Stephanie Thompson at
612-879-1768.
June 15
deadline
MHS Native
American Artist-in-Residence
The
Minnesota Historical Society announces a new artist-in-residence
program designed to revive the study of technique, knowledge and
lifeways associated with traditional forms of American Indian
artistry. Five American Indian artists will be selected to serve
six-month paid residencies with MNHS beginning in spring 2014. To
apply or for more information, call 651-259-3000 or visit
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
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.
