American Indian OIC

09/01/2026

It was an honor for American Indian OIC to be part of Indigenous Peoples Day at the Minnesota State Fair!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, connected with our team, and took the time to learn more about AIOIC. We were so happy to celebrate alongside all of you and were particularly excited to feature American Indian OIC's Painted Spirit Drum Group and Dancers!

We couldn't be more proud of our drum and dance group as they shared the strength and traditions of Indigenous culture through their beautiful performances.

Pilamaya and thank you to everyone who helped make this special day possible. We are grateful to have shared this celebration with our community!

08/30/2026

🎉 Come see us tomorrow at the Minnesota State Fair! 🎉

American Indian OIC will be there, and we’d love to connect with you!

Stop by and learn more about the programs, resources, and opportunities we offer. We’ll also have a special presentation from 12:05–12:20 PM!

Come say hi, learn something new, and meet our team. We hope to see you there! 🪶

08/28/2026

Our hearts are full after such an amazing End-of-Summer Bash: Indigenous Arts & Crafts & School Enrollment Festival! 💛

Thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special: our vendors, food trucks, volunteers, staff, and everyone who came out to celebrate with us.

Creating opportunities for our community to come together is what it's all about. Whether you shopped with local vendors, enjoyed great food, connected with friends, or got ready for the new school year, we hope you felt the sense of community that made this day so meaningful.

Thank you for being part of it. We can't wait to see you at our next event!

08/26/2026

🎉 Today's the Day! 🎉

Join us as we celebrate the end of summer and kick off the new school year!

✨ Enjoy Indigenous culture, live music, local artists, delicious food, family fun, and FREE giveaways, including backpacks, seasonal vegetables, popcorn, cotton candy, and tie-dye (while supplies last).

Plus, learn about our FREE educational programs and enroll on-site.

Bring the whole family, we can't wait to see you!

07/28/2026

Celebrate the end of summer and kick off the new school year with us!

Enjoy a day of family fun, Indigenous culture, music, cultural performances, arts & crafts, and delicious local food. Shop handmade art, beadwork, jewelry, clothing, and more from talented local Indigenous artists.

Tour our campus, learn about our FREE educational programs Takoda Prep, Takoda GED, and Takoda Institute and enroll on-site.

Plus, don't miss our FREE Community Giveaways!

🎒 FREE Backpacks (while supplies last)
🥕 FREE Seasonal Vegetables ( while supplies last)
🍭 FREE Cotton Candy
🍿 FREE Pop Corn
🎨 FREE Tie-Dye Activity
Bring your own T-shirt or use one provided by us (while supplies last)!

Bring the whole family and celebrate community, culture, and education with us!

07/09/2026

Yesterday, our team participated in a Su***de Prevention Training hosted by NAMI. 💙

It was a valuable opportunity to learn how to recognize warning signs, support those who may be struggling, and help create a more compassionate and informed community.

Thank you to everyone who made this training possible. Every conversation about mental health matters, and together, we can make a difference.

07/02/2026

Today, American Indian OIC joined Mayor Jacob Frey, Hennepin County leaders, and community partners for a press conference discussing a new initiative focused on addressing challenges related to homeless encampments in Minneapolis.

We appreciate the opportunity to be part of conversations that bring together community organizations, government leaders, and service providers to explore solutions that support both community well-being and access to resources for those in need.

Thank you to everyone working collaboratively to strengthen our communities and create positive outcomes for Minneapolis residents.

06/30/2026

Congratulations to Katie on her new role as President and CEO of the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery!

Katie has been an incredible leader and advocate during her time at American Indian OIC, and we are grateful for the impact she has made on our organization, our staff, and the communities we serve.

While we will miss her leadership, we are excited to see all the great things she will accomplish in this new chapter. Please join us in congratulating Katie and wishing her continued success as she leads the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery forward.

We are thrilled to announce that Katie Fitzpatrick has been named the next President and CEO of the Greater Minneapolis Crisis Nursery, officially beginning her role on June 15!

Katie brings more than 20 years of community-based leadership experience and a deep, foundational understanding of our mission. Her relationship with our organization is also beautifully personal, as she previously served as a childcare volunteer at the Nursery for six years.

We are incredibly grateful to welcome her to the team as we enter this exciting next chapter for our organization and continue to serve families and children in our community with compassion.

Thank you to the Crisis Nursery Board and Ballinger Leafblad, Inc. for their outstanding leadership and support throughout the search process.

Please join us in giving Katie a warm welcome to the Nursery team!

Read our full release here: https://www.crisisnursery.org/about-us/news/greater-minneapolis-crisis-nursery-names-katie-fitzpatrick-president-and-ceo/.

06/22/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026! ✨🎓

Last Thursday, we gathered to honor our incredible graduates, and our hearts are absolutely full of pride. Watching each of you step into your future is a powerful reminder of your resilience, dedication, and hard work. We are so incredibly proud of everything you have accomplished!

A massive thank you to the families and friends who came out to cheer on our graduates. your love, support, and presence meant the world to them and to us.

We also want to extend our deepest gratitude to our wonderful community. Events like this remind us how beautiful it is when we all come together to lift up our future leaders, share space, and celebrate together. Our community is truly our greatest strength. ❤️

Special thanks to the Guthrie Theater team and Owamni - By The Sioux Chef for their exceptional services and support in helping us make this unforgettable night possible!

Miigwech / Thank you to everyone who made this beautiful day happen. Join us in wishing the Class of 2026 the absolute best on their next journey! 🦅💐

06/15/2026

June 2026 Warehouse Training Session 🚧

Not your average classroom day! Our students are out here learning how to operate the Bobcat Skid Loader, Boom Lift, Forklift, and Articulated Loader.

Turns out “hands-on learning” is very literal here 😄

Building real skills, real confidence!