Sarah’s Journey to Success in Healthcare

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...

Reentry Support Improves Outcomes for Returning Citizens

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....

Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Minnesota | KSTP

by American Indian OIC | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized

Watch their video coverage Indigenous Peoples’ Day, previously Columbus Day, is being celebrated on Monday in Minnesota. According to the state’s Indian Affairs Council, it is a time to “remember, commemorate and educate about Indigenous culture’s contributions to...

Takoda Prep & GED Graduation 2024

by American Indian OIC | Jul 18, 2024 | Internal, News, Uncategorized

Anthony’s Journey to Success at Takoda/AIOIC

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...

Updates on Clyde Bellecourt Urban Indigenous Legacy Funding

by American Indian OIC | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized

By CIRIEN SAADEH, The UpTake The information included in this article was accurate at the time that this issue went to print. Things at the Minnesota State Legislature are moving quite quickly, as they usually do around this time, and they may have changed by the time...