News & Events

Short-Term Health Courses at American Indian OIC beginning January 2010. Click here for details.

Upcoming AIOIC Events

• See the calendar for this month's events and regularly scheduled activities.

Other Community Events

MAMMOGRAM VAN DAY!
January 13th, 2010 – Native American Community Clinic, 1213 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN  55404. Call the NACC front desk at (612) 872-8086 to reserve your 20 minute appointment today. If you have insurance, please bring your card with you. If you do not have insurance, please call the clinic before your appointment to sign up for the SAGEPlus Program.
Brought to you by:  The Native American Community Clinic & The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHERS & EDUCATORS FAIR
Monday, January 25th, 2010 – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Division of Indian Work, 1001 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN
FMI:  Contact Roxanne Gould at 612-668-0614 or Louise Matson at 612-722-8722

DIVISION OF INDIAN WORK IS HOLDING BEADING CLASSES!!
January Class Times:
Mondays –January 11th & 25th, 2010 – 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Tuesdays – January 12th, 19th & 26th, 2010 – 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm

February Class Times:
Mondays – February 1st, 8th, & 22nd, 2010 – 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
All classes are free and open to the community. Please call 612-722-8722, ext. 375 for more information.

Special Events

• Pre-Apprentice Construction Training in Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing & Heavy Construction. Click here for more information.

Because we are committed to our community, our organization and the staff are always working to improve the quality of life for the people we serve. We are fortunate to be part of a network of community organizations who work together to create change.

Some of the current activities we have been working on include:

• We are hosting the Inter-Tribal Partners for Successful Transitions committee of Urban and Tribal leaders who are working to improve the re-entry process and employability for American Indians exiting the criminal justice system.
• Staff participated as a committee member for the Multicultural Forum sponsored by St. Thomas University.
• Management staff is serving as a member of the executive committee for the Twin Cities Healthy Start that focuses on reducing infant mortality and increasing awareness.
• Management staff is participating as a member of the Juvenile Justice Committee for the State of Minnesota.
• Our Career Immersion High School has created a math and science initiative to improve comprehension rates for students and better prepare them for post-secondary education and employment.
• We received a grant from Wells Fargo to improve our computers and software for the students in our School of Business.
• Staff served as a member of the Hennepin County Job Fair committee.
• We began an employment initiative that focuses on reaching more people in need of employment services.
• Staff are engaged on other long-term community partnerships through community Diabetes Committee and serve on the Board for the Native American Community Clinic with a focus on health issues that effect long term employment.