Grants support local non-profits that disrupt racial inequity

by American Indian OIC | Apr 15, 2022 | News

Greater Twin Cities United Way announced it is awarding $12.1 million to 90 nonprofits aligned with its vision of a community where all people thrive, regardless of income level, race or place of residence. Funding will support people experiencing poverty and...

American Indian groups rally at Capitol for state money for 12 new facilities

by American Indian OIC | Apr 12, 2022 | News

By Randy Furst Star Tribune Photos by Glen Stubbe, Star Tribune MARCH 25, 2022 — 6:27PM American Indian organizations rallied at the State Capitol on Friday, in support of legislation to spend nearly $84 million toward the cost of new buildings for nonprofits that...

Native Americans Rally at Capitol in Support of New Initiative

by American Indian OIC | Apr 12, 2022 | News

The Clyde Bellecourt Urban Indigenous Legacy Initiative would provide $83 million in state aid for 12 different construction projects. Author: kare11.com Published: 5:17 PM CDT March 25, 2022 Updated: 5:17 PM CDT March 25,...

Native Americans Call On State Lawmakers To Build New Community Facilities

by American Indian OIC | Apr 12, 2022 | News

By WCCO-TV Staff March 25, 2022 at 4:58 pm WCCO Video ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) — People from more than a dozen Native American nonprofits are calling on state legislators to pass a new bill that would pay for the construction of new community facilities in the Twin...

Fed: Wages, flexibility are answers to hiring woes

by AIOIC | Jan 25, 2022 | News

The pandemic and recovery are part of the issue, but the conditions generating the lack of workers existed long before the first COVID-19 infections in the U.S., said Joe Hobot, president and CEO of the American Indian OIC. January 20, 2022 02:54 PM By Alex Derosier...

Twin Cities American Indian business leaders coordinating on development projects

by AMERICAN INDIAN OIC | Jan 10, 2022 | News

NOVEMBER 12, 2021 — 7:00AMNeal St. Anthony, Star Tribune CEO Joe Hobot at the American Indian OIC at Franklin and Cedar avenues, adjacent to an Indian-developed affordable housing project that also is part of the American Indian business and development corridor....

American Indian OIC and Black Men Teach Named Bank of America’s 2021 Neighborhood Builders

by AMERICAN INDIAN OIC | Dec 7, 2021 | Internal

Each Organization Receives $200,000 in Flexible Funding and Leadership Development Training to Advance Economic Mobility in the Twin Cities Minneapolis – St. Paul – Two Twin Cities nonprofits that help address racial equality, local youth employment, and the...

Fall Chili Feast & Open House

by AMERICAN INDIAN OIC | Nov 1, 2021 | Internal

Wednesday, November 24, 11:30am-2pmAmerican Indian OIC1845 East Franklin Avenue, MinneapolisFree Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month with American Indian OIC! Join us for the Fall Chili Feast and Open House. Free food & refreshments Drum by Redbone...

Sunrise Ceremony

by AMERICAN INDIAN OIC | Oct 6, 2021 | Internal

Monday, October 11, 6:30amThomas Beach, Bde Maka Ska3700 Thomas Ave S, Minneapolis You are invited to come together with members of the Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors Group and other community leaders for an Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sunrise Ceremony. The...

#NativeRise: Welcome to the moment

by AMERICAN INDIAN OIC | Sep 30, 2021 | Internal

American Indian OIC and our partners are coming back together to host #NativeRise: Welcome to the Moment. Join us on the evening of November 18, to connect with community, enjoy dinner, and build power for Minnesota’s urban Indigenous communities. Follow this...