Center celebrates 50 years on Franklin Avenue
The Minneapolis American Indian Center opened its doors on Franklin Avenue in 1975 to provide a central gathering space and essential services for the growing Native population in the Twin Cities. During the 1960s and ’70s, many Native people were moving into urban areas due to federal relocation policies that both incentivized and forced relocation […]
Gatherings Café: an Indigenous food hub in the heart of the community
Gatherings Café is a quaint breakfast and lunch spot that offers classic dishes like melts, tacos, and egg scrambles, but with a unique twist: many of the ingredients are native to the Americas. Bison and turkey serve as the main proteins, while pork, chicken, and beef are absent from the menu. Wild rice and corn […]
A conversation with Josie Hoffman about the George Morrison mural
George Morrison’s Turning the Feather Around.’ A mural for the Indian has been a staple feature of the Minneapolis American Indian Center (MAIC) for 50 years. As such, it has been a work of great care to ensure the façade can be restored and repositioned to continue to be part MAIC landscape. Two Rivers Gallery […]