Wicoie Nandagikendan

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Minneapolis Native Immersion Program Under Attack, Emergency Donation Request

For 30 years, Wicoie Nandagikendan has supported the next generation of Dakota and Ojibwe language speakers through early childhood immersion classrooms, preK-12 language teacher training, and distributing community meals. Today, we need your help!

We are under siege. Due to the federal freeze on early childhood funding in Minnesota, secured funding is being denied. Our programs are 100% grant funded, with federal funds making up half our annual budget.

We have an immediate need of $50,000 to keep our doors open to the community during this time of unrest. These funds will pay salaries for 10 full-time staff; keep our full-day immersion classroom open, providing consistency and emotional support to 17 children and their families during a time of trauma; and distribute meals to Minneapolis Native families and elders.

You can learn more about Wicoie Nandagikendan here:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/minneapolis-native-immersion-program-under-attack?attribution_id=sl:884f0c67-084c-4732-86c0-0f13657c6161&lang=en_US&ts=1768578960&utm_campaign=man_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link&fbclid=IwVERDUAPXQeJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeIexYs1K6rKW_i4Lhsjt2LnNXdikEz8lEDfz6E4O4fUQbnZoXiUx7nHpG1q4_aem_kE3ccUDfXcPPaAkTpfTWGw

Pidamiya, Miigwech, thank you for your support!

You can also donate directly to our office via check or PayPal see QR code in comments

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On sorrowful days, many parents and caregivers are searching for ways to support their children as they hear about violence and traumatic events in the news. We’ve gathered trusted guidance and reputable resources to help you have age-appropriate, supportive conversations that can reduce fear and build a sense of safety. Visit our website to read Talking With Children About Violence in the News: Guidance for Parents and Caregivers and find tools to support your family during difficult times: https://namimn.org/talking-with-children-about-violence-in-the-news-guidance-for-parents-and-caregivers/

Via Early Risers Podcast

Meet the Native-led, Native-serving organizations receiving inaugural 2025 Minnesota Community IDEAS grants! 🎉

🌟 All Nations Rise
Grant funding will support the expansion of INDIGEBOX, which infuses early childhood education with authentic Indigenous cultures.

🌟 Bois Forte Band of Chippewa
Grant funding will support measures to address mobility issues for Elders to promote health and community connectivity.

🌟 Dakota Wicohan
Grant funding will support the Sunktanka Wicahyuapi (They Care for Horses) program that creates opportunities for youth and cultural revitalization.

🌟 Indigenous Protector Movement
Grant funding will support the Community House, which provides affordable transitional housing and culturally specific healing for Indigenous residents experiencing homelessness and addiction.

🌟 Wicoie Nandagikendan
Grant funding will support the development of an Urban Immersion Campus to restore Minnesota’s Indigenous languages through immersion in early childhood education.

Each of these organizations is making our communities better for everyone through meaningful, community-led change, and we're excited to support the work they do!

See the full list of grantees and how they're using this opportunity to make a positive impact at https://hubs.ly/Q03mdMDW0

Storytelling event and feast march 11 2025, 4pm-7pm

Do you enjoy supporting and empowering youth? Do you have experience in youth programming?

Consider applying for our open Club Director position! We are looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations of the Boys & Girls Club of the Minneapolis American Indian Center. The person in this position will also lead the refinement and strategic direction of the program, which serves more than 100 local youth.

Learn more and apply: https://maic.bamboohr.com/careers/25

Pidamaya / Miigwech / Thank You!

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and we honor and acknowledge the past and present contributions of Indigenous culture. While supplies last, find special pre-made bowls in the Deli today showcasing Indigenous flavors and featuring recipes developed by Sean Sherman of Owamni and NĀTIFS ( NĀTIFSorg ). The Hot Bar will feature its own special menu including some of the items in the bowls. $1 from each bowl purchased will be donated to this month's SEED recipient, Wicoie Nandagikendan Early Childhood Dakota and Ojibwe Urban Immersion Program ( Wicoie Nandagikendan ). Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4eBUTAl

This year, Indigenous Peoples’ Day falls on Monday, Oct. 14. It’s a day to celebrate and honor Indigenous culture and contributions, past and present, as well as to recognize that Native peoples are the first inhabitants of the Americas, far before Western colonizers set foot on the land that would come to be known as the United States.

This Indigenous Peoples' Day, stop by Seward Co-op for a special Hot Bar menu and Grab n Go bowls that showcase Indigenous flavors and feature recipes developed by Sean Sherman of Owamni and NĀTIFS ( NĀTIFSorg ). A portion from the sale of each of the bowls will go towards our October SEED recipient, Wicoie Nandagikendan Early Childhood Dakota and Ojibwe Urban Immersion Program ( Wicoie Nandagikendan ). Be sure to round up at the register!

Learn more about Indigenous Peoples' Day and our commitment to partnerships with Indigenous-led organizations: https://buff.ly/4eBUTAl