by American Indian OIC | Dec 11, 2024 | Internal, News, Success Stories
We’re thrilled to share a success story from our job training program, the Takoda Institute. One recent phlebotomy graduate, Sarah, secured a job in a hospital lab, just two miles from her home. This achievement is especially meaningful as her journey was filled with...
by American Indian OIC | Nov 13, 2024 | Internal, News, Success Stories
Several times a week, a team of American Indian OIC career counselors head out of the office and into prisons and jails to engage in the challenging work of supporting youth and adults as they prepare to leave incarceration and integrate back into the community....
by American Indian OIC | Oct 21, 2024 | News
Indigenous Peoples Day event in Minneapolis encourages voter registration, education MPR News Native News Allison Herrera October 14, 2024 6:30 PM Indigenous communities across the country are celebrating Indigenous Peoples Day. In Minneapolis, the community is...
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 | 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’...