MPR News Article Highlights Concerns Over Permanent Homeless Encampments

by American Indian OIC | Oct 3, 2025 | Internal, News

In this MPR News interview, American Indian OIC President and CEO Joe Hobot shares his perspective on the City of Minneapolis’ consideration of permanent homeless encampments. He speaks to the risks of normalizing encampment living and urges the need for...

Michael’s Journey of Perseverance and Hope

by American Indian OIC | Sep 19, 2025 | News, Success Stories

Michael’s journey to success began in an unlikely place—prison. In 2021, he found himself incarcerated in Minnesota’s Togo Correctional Facility and facing the consequences of years spent struggling with addiction. It was at the tail end of his addiction that...

From Training to the Timberwolves: Tyler Mullen’s Hands-On Internship in NBA Tech

by American Indian OIC | Aug 6, 2025 | News, Success Stories

Takoda Institute graduate Tyler Mullen spent his summer doing an internship in the IT department of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx. The company’s internships are designed to give early-career professionals meaningful experience across multiple areas of...

Jessica’s Story: One Step at a Time

by American Indian OIC | Jun 18, 2025 | Internal, News, Success Stories

Jessica first heard about American Indian OIC through the South Minneapolis community. She had previously enrolled in our GED program, but didn’t finish. After gaining custody of her nephew, she felt a renewed motivation to attain her GED—a personal goal she was ready...

Success Story: Ashley’s Journey to Career Happiness

by American Indian OIC | May 27, 2025 | News, Success Stories

Ashley first learned about American Indian OIC’s Takoda programs through word of mouth. Her mother heard about us from her aunt, who then passed the information along to Ashley and her father. At the time, Ashley was working overnight shifts and was uncertain about...