by American Indian OIC | May 14, 2024 | News
The county will work with the American Indian OIC to build men’s and women’s sweat lodges at its jail in Plymouth — and one Dakota elder says they will fill an important spiritual role for Native detainees. by Katrina Pross Joseph Bester, a spiritual adviser and elder...
by American Indian OIC | Dec 20, 2023 | Internal, Success Stories
Anthony’s life took a transformative turn when he discovered American Indian OIC’s Takoda programs. Incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Rush City, Anthony learned about AIOIC/Takoda from his caseworker, sparking his curiosity and desire...
by American Indian OIC | Oct 31, 2023 | News
Sponsorship for #NativeRISE 2023 is strong, with this year’s roster of supporters nearly tripling to 14. “We’re grateful for the collaboration with so many organizations, from so many sectors,” said Dr. Joe Hobot, American Indian OIC president and CEO. “The sponsors’...
by American Indian OIC | Sep 6, 2023 | Internal, News
By: Dr. Joe Hobot, President and CEO What can we do to strengthen education for our children? I recently had the privilege of addressing this issue at the Aspen Institute’s 2023 VisionXChange gathering in Aspen, Colorado. This conference, comprised of Aspen Institute...