Participant Success

by American Indian OIC | Sep 26, 2024 | Internal

We’re thrilled to share a recent success for American Indian OIC participant, Latreace. After being referred to the organization through the Minnesota Family Investment Program, Latreace took advantage of a number of AIOIC’s programs and services...

Takoda Prep & GED Graduation 2024

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

A place for ceremony, healing: Hennepin County will add sweat lodges to serve Native detainees

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...

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...

Sponsor Support Seeds #NativeRISE 2023

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’...

Public Education in The New World

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...

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...

Coalition of urban Indigenous groups gather at Minnesota Capitol to advocate for investments into organizations

by American Indian OIC | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized

By Ava Kian | Staff Writer Sixteen organizations are seeking $136.4 million in state funding to construct buildings they say will allow them to do their work more effectively. Advocates and community members gathered at the Minnesota Capitol, urging legislators to see...

Takoda Prep COVID Closure

by Ann Merrill | Jan 29, 2023 | News

Greetings Students and Families of Takoda Prep, This message is to alert you that over the weekend, members of the Takoda Prep team tested positive for COVID-19, with others experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Acting in accordance with AIOIC’s COVID Mitigation...

Phillips Community Clean Sweep – Year 19

by American Indian OIC | Nov 3, 2022 | News

The Alley Newspaper By JANA METGE, Phillips Community Clean Sweep Coordinator Phillips Community Clean Sweep held another successful event this year on Saturday, October 8th. The annual Clean Sweep is planned and organized by the four Phillips neighborhoods together...