Thru July 13
AL·TER·NA·TIVE: Frank Buffalo Hyde Exhibit
AL·TER·NA·TIVE is a solo exhibition featuring a collection of paintings and sculptures from artist Frank Buffalo Hyde (Onondaga/Niimíipuu/Nez Perce). Vivid and pop-culture saturated, his work reflects on the commodification of American Indian culture, and the assertive roles for Native American identity in the contemporary world. Frank’s work comments on cultural appropriation and societal disruption through his uncompromising satirical eye. Frank’s allegorical work is geared towards Native people first and disarms through banter while making references to antiquated technology in conversation with the metaverse; and provides a layered commentary on the collective unconscious of the 21st century. All My Relations Arts, 1414 E Franklin Ave, #1, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://allmyrelationsarts.org
July 4, 11, 18, 25
Four Sisters Farmers Market
The Four Sisters Farmers Market is an Indigenous-focused farmers market that provides increased access to affordable, healthy, culturally appropriate local foods within the American Indian Cultural Corridor. We strive to celebrate Indigenous pride, health, and well-being. Our 2024 season started in June and is held every Thursday from 11am to 3pm in the parking lot. We welcome and accept SNAP/EBT benefits, Market Bucks, Gus Produce Market Bucks, cash, and cards. In partnership with Hunger Solutions, Four Sisters can match up to $10 of SNAP/EBT benefits. Spend $10 and we will give you $20 more! Stop by the market manager’s table to learn more about this opportunity. NACDI, 1414 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://nacdi.org/programs/food-sovereignty/farmers-market.
July 8, 15, 22, 29
Men’s Smudge and Support Group
AIFC’s Ombi’ayaa Anishinaabe-Ininiiwug (Rise Up Original Men) – Men’s Smudge and Support Group. Join American Indian Family Center’s Father & Men’s Outreach Specialist, Nate Bordeaux, for an in-person Men’s Smudge and Support Group. It’s potluck, so bring a dish to share if you can! Don’t miss this chance to gather with other American Indian men to explore your identity, participate in your culture, and get support. 6pm -8pm. Indigenous Roots Cultural Arts Center, 788 E 7th St, St Paul, MN.
July 11
Jada Brown
AICDC, NACDI, and the Pow Wow Grounds invite you to our 2024 Open House. Meet our staff and community. Share lunch with us from Pow Wow Grounds (until it’s gone). There will be live music from Downtown Jada Brown, a giveaway, art activities and more. All are welcome to this free and public event. 11:30am – 2pm. Pow Wow Grounds (parking lot), 1414 E. Franklin Ave, Mpls. For info, see: https://allmyrelationsarts.org/exhibitions-events/events/open-house.
July 11
New Minnesota Adoption Laws
Community Feast & Gathering on the New Minnesota Adoption Laws. New law changes will allow adopted people born in Minnesota, who are 18 and older, to have access to their original pre-adoption record of birth. Birth parents who placed a child for adoption can now submit a Birth Parent Contact Preference form indicating if they would like to be contacted when access changes on July 1, 2024. 5pm to 8pm. MC is Jerry Dearly, with Sandy White Hawk, First Nations Repatriation Institute, and Nancy Bordeaux. MAIC, 1530 E Franklin Ave, Grandparents Meeting Room, Minneapolis. For info, see: www.MNrecordsaccesss2024.com
July 13
3rd Annual Two Spirit Powwow
We can’t wait to see you all at the 3rd Annual Two Spirit Powwow at South High School. Registration at 10:30; Welcome at 11:30; Grand Entry at 1pm; Feast at 5pm. We still have room if you would like to be a vendor or sponsor a special, please email powwow@newnativetheatre.org. South High School, 3131 19th Ave, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://newnativetheatre.org.
July 14
Anton Traeuer presents Where Wolves Don’t Die
The American Indian Community Housing Organization and Zenith Bookstore are thrilled to welcome author Dr. Anton Treuer, who will present his debut novel for young readers Where Wolves Don’t Die. Joining him in conversation at The Depot Theatre will be Duluth author Tashia Hart. Dr. Treuer is Professor of Ojibwe at Bemidji State University and author of many award-winning books. Free and open to the public. 4pm to 5pm. Zenith Books, 318 North Central Ave, Duluth, MN. For info see: zenithbookstore.com/treuer.
July 15 (deadline)
Ucross Artist Residencies
Ucross strives to provide a respectful, comfortable, and productive environment, freeing artists from the pressures and distractions of daily life. Each year, we provide residencies to approximately 115 individuals. Residencies range from two weeks to six weeks. Ucross provides each artist with living accommodations, meals, work space, and uninterrupted time so that the artists can focus on their creative process. The residency program is open to visual artists, writers, composers, choreographers, and more. Applicants must exhibit professional standing in their field; both established and emerging artists are encouraged to apply. The open call for applications for Spring 2025 (February through early June), deadline July 15. The open call for applications for Fall 2025 (August through early December), deadline January 15, 2025. For info, see: https://www.ucrossfoundation.org.
July 15 (deadline)
Community Self-Determination Grant
The Community Self-Determination grant program invests in the self-determination of Indigenous People working in their community to Defend, Develop, and Decolonize; fortifying efforts to create a just, equitable, and sustainable world for all people and Mother Earth. Grants are intended to support, strengthen and invest in the long-term visions, sustainability, and building of collective power of Indigenous Tribal Nations, Pueblos, tribal communities, grassroots movements and Indigenous-led organizations. Applicants must register before July 15 to ensure a timely submission. Completed applications are due by July 17. For info: see: https://ndncollective.org/community-self-determination-grant.
JULY 16
Marcie Rendon: Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millennium
In Anishinaabe Songs for a New Millennium, Marcie R. Rendon summons her ancestors’ songs, and her poem-songs evoke the world still unfolding around us, reflecting our place in time for future generations. She breaks the boundaries that time would impose, carrying the Anishinaabe way of life forward in the world. Marcie will be joined in conversation by Lyz Jaakola with an opening song by Mark Erickson, an Anishinaabe traditional singer. 7pm – 8:30pm. Birchbark Bizhiw, 1629 Hennepin Avenue, #275, Minneapolis. For info, see: https://birchbarkbooks.com/pages/events.
July 16 – 18
2024 12th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit
The 2024 12th Annual National Native Harm Reduction Summit is an opportunity to gather with other Indigenous and allied people who work and live in the Indigenous Harm Reduction space. This gathering will allow us to share knowledge and wise practices, share sorrow and loss, and rejuvenate our commitment and passion for the well-being of Indigenous people who use drugs. In prior years, Summit participants have included Tribal and allied health care and behavioral health providers, social service providers, public health professionals, people who use drugs, people in recovery, activists, educators, researchers, allies, and Indigenous community members. Shooting Star Casino, 777 S Casino Road, Mahnomen, MN. For info, see: https://web.cvent.com/event.
July 31
IPTF GALA 2024
The Indigenous Peoples Task Force is Celebrating 35 years of service. We will begin with a social hour, dinner and Indigenous Youth Fashion Show, and end the night with comedy, and a live auction. We are still here and hope to be 35 years from now. By this time next year, our new building will be standing, making a home for our services, Ikidowin Theater, our commercial kitchen, where people can learn to preserve their produce for good food year round, and clinic spaces for our HIV and other testing services. Become a sponsor at the $35.00 dollar level, the $350.00 level or $3,500 level or anywhere in between. To sponsor a table it is $700.00, and individual tickets are $150.00. You support will benefit Indigenous Peoples Task Force programs. 6pm – 9:30pm. Mystic Lake Casino, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN. For info, see: https://givebutter.com/rUHKf4.
July 31 (deadline)
Scholastic is looking for Native writers
Scholastic recognizes the critical need for more stories by creators who identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Native American, and/or American Indian. We would love to receive submissions or sample work from unagented authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators who identify as Indigenous. Submissions will remain open through July 31st. For info, see: https://bit.ly/Indigenous-OpenCall.
