Celebrating and supporting cultural traditions
The Minneapolis American Indian Center provides employment, health, cultural, art, youth, Elder, and social services to the Twin Cities urban Native community. We are a community hub that celebrates and uplifts Native culture and is open to all. More than 28,000 people participate in our programs each year, and many more visit the center for events, art, and to dine at Gatherings Cafe.
SERVICES FOR ALL AGES
Family Services
Family Services offers cultural connections, case management, advocacy, and support for Native women, mothers, and families through its Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) services, Indigenous Women's Life Net (IWLN), Bright Beginnings, Early Intervention, and Family Stability programs.
Boys & Girls Club of MAIC
The Boys & Girls Club of the Minneapolis American Indian Center provides safe, culturally enriching after school and summer programming for local youth. The program is designed to help kids reach their full potential and pursue their dreams.
Culture Language Arts Network
Culture Language Arts Network (CLAN) provides in-person and online opportunities to learn and practice our cultural traditions and language. Programs include online Dakota and Ojibwe language classes and community events and powwows.
Workforce Innovation
The Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA) program supports economic self-sufficiency through employment and job training programs for Native Americans living in Minnesota. It's open to people in 71 counties.
Native Fitness and Nutrition
Native Fitness and Nutrition (FAN) works to reduce health disparities in the Native community by increasing access to physical activities through its community fitness center and intermural activities like basketball, pickleball, and run club. The Native Elders Support Team offers a daily meal and enriching physical and cultural activities for Elders.
Gatherings Cafe
The Gatherings Cafe serves accessible, healthy meals rooted in Indigenous ingredients through its restaurant and catering services. The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.
Woodland Indian Craft Shop
Woodland Indian Craft Shop houses a unique selection of handmade gifts created by local artists. The shop has been a staple of the Minneapolis American Indian Center for more than four decades.
Two Rivers Gallery
The Two Rivers Gallery exposes local emerging Native artists by providing a space to exhibit work, nurture creativity, and provide professional development.
SUPPORT OUR WORK
Make a gift today. We’ve been the heart of the Twin Cities urban Native community for more than 50 years, and your contribution helps us continue providing a safe central gathering space and essential services for the Twin Cities urban Native community.
