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...
by AIOIC | Sep 15, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
American Indian OIC has always believed in the power of culturally grounded education and workforce development to uplift families and communities. Now, thanks to research by The Constellation Fund, we have powerful new data to support what we’ve seen firsthand: our...
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...
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...
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...
by AIOIC | May 19, 2025 | News
6:00 PM, Thursday, June 5, 2025 Anishinabe Academy 3100 East 28th Street, Minneapolis American Indian OIC’s Takoda Prep High School and Adult Basic Education Program will celebrate 2025 graduation on the evening of Thursday, June 5, at Anishinabe Academy in...
by American Indian OIC | May 15, 2025 | Internal, News
On Thursday, May 8, 2025, American Indian OIC hosted our Annual Founders’ Day Block Party & Career Fair, a gathering that was especially meaningful following a challenging week for the American Indian community. The event served as a time for healing,...
by American Indian OIC | Apr 28, 2025 | Internal, News
In celebration of Youth Employment Month, we are excited to highlight our commitment to helping teens and young adults successfully transition into meaningful careers. By offering a range of vital services like career and college exploration, job training, resumé...
by American Indian OIC | Apr 25, 2025 | Internal, News, Success Stories
After a years long battle with incarceration and addiction, Brigette reached a turning point during her final encounter with the criminal justice system. She was determined to change her life, and she did. She served her last sentence in a county jail where she took...
by American Indian OIC | Apr 25, 2025 | News
Thursday, May 8, 2025 1845 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 4pm- Program 4:30-7pm- Dinner & Activities Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor our founders and celebrate the vibrant spirit of our community at the American Indian OIC Annual Founders’ Day...
Jessica’s Story: One Step at a TimeJune 18, 2025Jessica first heard about American Indian OIC through […]
American Indian OIC Featured on CBS Minnesota: Founders’ Day Block Party & Career FairMay 15, 2025On Thursday, May 8, 2025, American Indian OIC hosted […]
April is Youth Employment Month in MinnesotaApril 28, 2025In celebration of Youth Employment Month, we are […]
From Jail to Success: Brigette’s Inspiring Story of Overcoming Addiction and IncarcerationApril 25, 2025After a years long battle with incarceration and […]
Participant SuccessSeptember 26, 2024We’re thrilled to share a recent success for American […]