Misc. Resources

United Way

Call 2-1-1, Text 898-211

Offers information on Food and Housing Support, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Resources, Legal Assistance, Youth Programs, Medical and Dental Clinics, Job Training Opportunities, and Household Items.

Transportation

DMV-Written Test

This website offers FREE sample written knowledge tests for your Driver's Learner Permit that have been found useful when practicing before taking the actual test. Anyone who drives a motor vehicle on public streets or highways in Minnesota must carry a valid and unexpired driver’s license. If you have never had a driver’s license in any state or country, you must pass a knowledge test and a vision test, apply for an instruction permit, and pass a road test.

 

MetroTransit Transit Assistance Program

The Transit Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to make public transit more affordable for lower income residents. TAP provides a reduced fare pass on a Go-To Card. It allows customers to use a bus or train for just $1 per ride – even during rush hour – with a 2½ hour transfer.

 

Listed below are links to other Indian Education Programs in the state of Minnesota. Contact us if you would like your Indian Education Program listed (a webpage is required to be listed) or removed from this list. If a link is broken please contact SPPS Indian Education Program at indianeducation@stpaul.k12.mn.us .

 

Alexandria Public Schools American Indian Education Program

American Indian Education Program of ISD 728 (Elk River)

American Indian Education Program of ISD 477 (Princeton)

Anoka-Hennepin Indian Education Program

Bagley Indian Education Program

Bemidji Area Schools ​Indian Education Department

Bloomington Public Schools Indian Education Program

Brainerd Public Schools Native American Education Program

Carlton Schools First Nation Studies

Cass Lake-Bena Indian Education Program

Cedar Mountain American Indian Education Programs

Centennial Indian Education Program

Cherry School American Indian Education Program

Cloquet American Indian Education Program

Columbia Heights Public Schools American Indian Education Program

Cook County ISD 166 Anishinaabe Academic Center

Deer River Anishinaabe Education

Detroit Lakes Native American Education and Programs

District 196 American Indian Education Program (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan)

Duluth American Indian Education Program

Edina Public Schools American Indian Education

Farmington Public Schools American Indian Education Program

Forest Lake American Indian Education Program

Fosston Public Schools Indian Education

Frazee-Vergas Public Schools ISD #23 Indian Education Services

Fridley Public Schools American Indian Education Program

Hastings Public Schools ISD #200 American Indian Program

Hibbing Public Schools Indian Education

Hopkins Public Schools American Indian Education Program

ISD 318 American Indian Services Program (Grand Rapids)

Lakeville Area Schools American Indian Education

Mahnomen Public Schools Indian Education Program

Mankato Area Public Schools Indian Education

Minneapolis Public Schools Indian Education Department

Moorhead Indian Education Program

Mounds View Public Schools Indian Education

Mountain Iron-Buhl Public Schools American Indian Education Program

North Branch Area Public Schools Indian Education Program

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Office of American Indian Education

Northland Community Schools Indian Education Department

Northome School's Anishinaabe Studies Program

Northwoods School American Indian Education

Osseo Area Schools ISD 279 American Indian Education

Prior Lake - Savage Area Schools American Indian Education Program

Richfield Public Schools Indian Education Program

Robbinsdale Area Schools Indian Education Program

Rochester Public Schools American Indian Education Program

School District 197 American Indian Education (West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan)

Shakopee Public Schools American Indian Education Program

South Ridge School American Indian Education

South St. Paul Public Schools American Indian Education Program

South Washington County Schools American Indian Education Program

Spring Lake Park Native American Education

St. Francis Area Schools American Indian Education Department

St. Louis County School District American Indian Student Services

Virginia Indian Education Program

Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schools Indian Education Program

Warroad Schools Indian Education Program

Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools Indian Education

White Bear Lake Area Schools American Indian Education Program

Healthcare

Health Start Clinics

Health Start Clinics at seven SPPS high schools are open for student appointments. Health Start serves students ages 11 and up for urgent in-person mental health care, medication management for depression and anxiety, sexual health concerns, check-ups and vaccines, non-respiratory illness, injuries and asthma follow-up. Students do not need to attend the school that the clinic is located in, and walk-in appointments are also welcome.

 

American Indian Family Center

579 Wells Street, St. Paul, MN 55130

651-793-3803

American Indian Family Center provides employment services for MFIP clients, chemical health services, family services, mental health services, American Indian youth programs and partner with other St. Paul American Indian organizations to bring services to the American Indian community of St Paul.

Some services that are offered by American Indian Family Center:

• Virtual Youth Tutoring (Mondays)
• Men’s Virtual Support & Smudge Group (Mondays)
• Khunsi Onikan Native American Al-Anon Meeting (Tuesdays)
• Expecting Mothers / Mothers of Infants Virtual Group (Wednesdays)
• Youth Career Development Virtual Sessions (Wednesdays)
• Khunsi Onikan Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12 Steps Meeting (Thursdays)
• Native Youth Advisory Council (Every Other Friday)

 

Indian Health Board

1315 E 24^th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is your community health care clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services. We provide traditional medicines like sage, cedar, tobacco, and sweet grass, as well as cultural practices like hand drumming and singing. Our services reflect and meet the needs of the local American Indian and Alaska Native communities

• Counseling Center: IHB's Counseling Center is committed to decolonizing our healing work with clients and include traditional and cultural practices in our services.
• Dental Clinic: At IHB, our full-service outpatient dental clinic provides adult and pediatric dentistry focused on education and prevention services.
• Medical Clinic: IHB’s medical clinic has provided care for generations in the community. Our personalized and collaborative approach to health care is supported by the best scientific medical knowledge.
• Health & Wellness: At IHB we provide comprehensive programs, educational classes and resources focused on healthy lifestyle choices, preventative and management care.

 

Mashkiki Waakaaigan Pharmacy

2020 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

(612) 871-1989

 

Native American Community Clinic

1213 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Our mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse programs. NACC approaches healthcare by addressing root causes of health disparities including access to food, housing and health insurance with services such as resource navigation, care coordination, outreach and community-based activities through the use of our peer recovery coaches and community health workers.  NACC strives to honor health and tradition by providing spiritual care and access to traditional healing through our Elders in Residence.

  

Mental Health

Ramsey County Adult Mental Health Crisis Line

651-266-7900

 

Ramsey County Children’s Mental Health Crisis Line

651-266-7878

Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio Canasta Familiar

Mondays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm

797 East 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106

Each week, Canasta Familiar receives donations that includes fresh produce (fruits and vegetables), meat and other non-perishable items. Foods vary according to availability. Families can choose their food and select the items that are most appropriate for their home. There is a limit of one basket per family.

 

Department of Indian Work Emergency Services Food Shelf 

1671 Summit Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105

Schedule your visit for next week delivery or pick up!! Call (651) 789-3856 to schedule your visit.

 

Faith Lutheran Church

Thursdays, 12:00pm – 3:00pm and Saturdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

499 Charles Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55103

Provides free food distributions, and free frozen take-home meals courtesy of Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department.

 

Fare for All 

A community-supported, non-profit program that is open to all! We provide easy access to low-cost, nutritious foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables and frozen meat packages. Locations are available throughout Minnesota, The Mega Meat packs ($25), Mini Meat packs ($11), Produce Packs ($10), and Combo Packs ($20) will be available, along with the Hot Buy special of the month.

 

FOCUS – Minnesota

550 Rice Street, St. Paul, MN 55103

Mondays & Thursdays, 11:30 – 12:30, Free bag lunches

Sundays, 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Free Community Meal, currently offered as a takeaway

2nd & 4th Saturday, 10:00am – 11:30 am, Supplemental Food Shelf, please bring photo ID & proof of address

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and 1st Saturday, 10:00am – 2:00pm, Clothing closet available by appointment only, has clothing, coats, shoes, boots and personal hygiene items, everyone is welcome, call 651-222-0712.

 

Free Food for Kids

Thursdays, 11:00am – 3:00pm

First Care Pregnancy Center (2109 Old Hudson Rd, St Paul, MN 55119)

Receive 7 meals per child, No questions asked, Children do not need to be present.

 

Free Plant-Based Community Meals

Wednesdays-Sundays, 11:00am – 8:00pm

J. Selby’s (169 Victoria St, St. Paul, MN 55104)

Plant-based meals offered to the community every week for those who can't afford meals, via curbside pickup. Call (651-243-1300) or text (651-243-4142) to request an order. If you need to feed a large group, email info@jselbys.com.

 

Fruit of the Vine Food Shelf

Saturdays

9:00am

1280 Arcade St, St. Paul, MN 55106

Receive fresh dairy products, meats, produce, and breads, plus personal care and pantry goods. We can provide each household with food twice per month and there needs to be an adult to receive food on behalf of each household. Please keep that in mind when you plan to visit us.

 

Greater Twin Cities YMCA 

Monday – Friday

12:00pm – 1:00pm

Locations throughout the metro area and suburbs are available, including: St. Paul Eastside YMCA (875 Arcade Street), and St. Paul Midway YMCA (1761 University Avenue West)

We will have meals at the YMCA entrance available to be picked up for free for those that are in need. Families may pick up food during open hours Monday through Friday at select YMCAs and choose a food bag non-perishable meal package.

 

Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Available by appointment during other days/times.

270 N Kent Street, St Paul, MN 55102

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have modified our operations to follow the State of Minnesota and the Center for Disease Control guidelines. We are not able to allow clients and community members to shop for themselves in our food shelf, however, we will shop for you.  You can still make an appointment via phone, or you may use the Hallie Q. Brown Food Shelf Request Form by clicking on the link (https://forms.gle/Z3y8u2CMKzRMbgQNA) and we will fill your request and have it ready for curbside pick up or delivery (Priority is given to be seniors and health-related homebound persons).

 

House of Refuge Outreach

Wednesdays

5:00pm – 7:00pm

520 Atwater Circle, St. Paul, MN 55103

Free Food, Diapers and Hygiene Giveaway

 

Hunger Solutions Find Help Map

Find resources near you including Community Food Distributions, Discount Grocery, Farmers Markets, Food Shelves, Free Meals, and Senior Resources

 

iHELP MarketSquare 

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2:00pm - 4:00pm.

900 Dale Street N  St. Paul, MN 555103

Free groceries, items may vary. Walk ups welcome, if you are driving stay in your car, they will load food for you.

 

The JK Movement Center

1063 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00pm – 6:00pm: Hot Meals to Go

Fridays, 12:00pm – 2:30pm: Weekend Bag Handouts

 

Keystone Community Services Foodmobile 

This innovative model brings food shelf services directly to people who have transportation barriers or who live in neighborhoods that lack access to full grocery stores. Our Foodmobile travels throughout St. Paul and the northern suburbs of Ramsey County to bring nutritious food to people in need.

 

Keystone Community Services Food Shelves

Midway Food Shelf (1916 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104), Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 12:30pm & 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Rice Street Food Shelf (1459 Rice Street, Suite 3, St. Paul, MN 55117), Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 12:30pm & 2:00pm – 4:30pm

Due to the Coronavirus (Covid 19), we have changed to emergency services and are not able to offer full choices in the food shelf at this time. Every household will receive dry goods, produce and refrigerated/freezer items per your household size and diet preference (ie. vegetarian).

 

Kingdom Builders Worship Center

300 Bates Ave, St. Paul, MN 55106

Monday – Thursday, 3:00pm – 5:00pm: Free Hot Meals

Fridays: Free Groceries for families that have kids under 18 years old

 

Lasagna Love

Are you a parent trying to balance way more during COVID? A front line worker who could use some love? A person who’s lost income and is trying to figure out how to put dinner on the table? Whatever the reason: kindness is for everyone. Let a neighbor deliver a home-cooked lasagna or main dish to your family one night. All of our Lasagna Chefs strive for contactless delivery, to keep both you and them safe.

 

Market Bucks 

Market Bucks match SNAP-EBT spending dollar-for-dollar (up to $10) at participating farmers markets across Minnesota.

 

Masjid At-Taqwa Food Shelf

3rd Saturday of the month

12:00pm - 1:00pm

1608 Como Ave, St Paul, MN 55108

Masjid At-Taqwa's monthly Food Shelf is open to all and occurs the 3rd Saturday of every month.  Open to all! We do start registrations as early as 11:30am. During the COVID-19 Pandemic we do not allow customers into the building.  Customers must stay in their cars and an attendant will bring out registration materials and food to your car.

 

MetroMobility

Certified Metro Mobility customers can now order groceries and household essentials online from a store that has online shopping and local pick up. Pick-ups are also available for food shelves and pet stores. Metro Mobility will pick your order up and deliver to your house.

 

Minnesota Food Helpline 

HelpLine Hours are Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 5:00pm.

Assesses situation and provide solutions to food needs; Call 1-888-711-1151, use their chat feature or fill out an online form.

 

Neighborhood House 

Wellstone Center (179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107)

Monday – Friday, 10:00am – 12:00pm and 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Food market is open for drive-up or walk-up curbside pickup from  Located in the rear of the building.

Francis Basket

Sibley Manor Apartments (1293 E Maynard Dr #410, St Paul, MN 55116)

Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 11:30am, and 1:00pm – 3:30pm.

Food market is open for drive-up or walk-up curbside pickup.

Delivery is available Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 11:30am, and 1:00pm – 3:30pm  for those in Ramsey County, call 651-789-2534.

 

Open Hands Midway

Mondays & Wednesdays

12:00pm – 2:00pm

436 Roy Street North, St. Paul, MN 55104

Please join us for our FREE weekly community meals. A hot meal is served each Monday, and a bag lunch is served on Wednesdays, with additional produce and bakery items available to select from.

 

Ramsey County Home Meal Delivery 

Meal delivery is available to residents who are confined to their homes due to health conditions, transportation barriers and other reasons related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

The Sanneh Foundation Food Distribution

Tuesdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm: Meals for Kids & “Make at Home” Meal Kits

Wednesdays 3:00pm-5:00pm: Fresh Produce & Meals

Thursdays: Meals for Kids

Fridays 1:00pm-3:00pm: Fresh Produce & Meals

Conway Community Center (2090 Conway Street  St. Paul, MN 55119)

 

Shamsia Hopes Free Nutritional Meals for Youth

Daily, 10:00am – 2:00pm

580 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55103

Free nutritional meals for youth up to 18 years old. Pick up or Delivery. Call for delivery or directions, 651-500-1313.

 

St. Paul Parks & Recreation Free Meals

Tuesdays, 3:00pm – 5:00pm, Conway Recreation Center (2090 Conway St, St Paul, MN 55119)

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, El Rio Vista Community Center (179 Robie St E, St Paul, MN 55107), McDonough Recreation Center (1544 Timberlake Rd, St Paul, MN 55117), Palace Recreation Center (781 Palace Ave, St Paul, MN 55102)

Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:00pm – 4:00pm, Arlington Hills Community Center (1200 Payne Ave, St Paul, MN 55130), Rice Recreation Center (1021 Marion St, St Paul, MN 55117), Dunning Recreation Center (1221 Marshall Ave, St Paul, MN 55104)

Families with one or more children under the age of 18 are eligible to pick up one meal bag per child per week. Children do not need to be present and they can pick up for neighbors or relatives. Each meal bag contains 7 dinner meals and 7 snacks including fresh fruits and vegetables, juice, a variety of sandwiches, crackers, cheese, milk, and more.

 

St. Paul West 7th Street Salvation Army

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:00am – 3:00pm

401 7th St W, St. Paul, MN 55102

Emergency boxes of groceries are available for contact-less pick up, no appointment necessary.

 

Twin Cities Free Food Events & Resources Facebook Group

This group is the place to post free food share events happening throughout the Twin Cities metro area and to post updates on more specifics about these events. Members may also post extra food items they have to give away to others.

Ain Dah Yung Center

1089 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

651-227-4184

To provide a healing place for American Indian youth and families to thrive in safety and wholeness. The Ain Dah Yung Center – which means “our home” in the Ojibwe language – is an emergency shelter for runaway and homeless American Indian youth

• Beverley A. Benjamin Youth Lodge: A culturally grounded transitional living program available to youth between the ages of 16-21 who have no parental substitute or foster home to which they can safely go.
• Emergency Shelter: Provides culturally specific emergency shelter to American Indian youth who are homeless, runaway, in a family crisis, or involved with juvenile corrections.
• Ninijanisag (Our Children) Program: A multifaceted program focusing heavily on engagement and prevention – working to ground youth in Native culture while designed to combat chemical and commercial tobacco abuse, teen dating violence, gang relations, sex trafficking and other self-compromising behaviors among at-risk youth between the ages of 8-17.
• Street Outreach: Provides street-based support to runaway or homeless youth unable or not wanting to enter a shelter.
• Oyate Nawajin (Stand with the People): Designed to keep American Indian families together and strong by providing the knowledge, skills and resources they need to provide a safe, stable environment for their children.

 

American Indian Family Center

579 Wells Street, St. Paul, MN 55130

651-793-3803

American Indian Family Center provides employment services for MFIP clients, chemical health services, family services, mental health services, American Indian youth programs and partner with other St. Paul American Indian organizations to bring services to the American Indian community of St Paul.

Some services that are offered by American Indian Family Center:

• Virtual Youth Tutoring (Mondays)
• Men’s Virtual Support & Smudge Group (Mondays)
• Khunsi Onikan Native American Al-Anon Meeting (Tuesdays)
• Expecting Mothers / Mothers of Infants Virtual Group (Wednesdays)
• Youth Career Development Virtual Sessions (Wednesdays)
• Khunsi Onikan Wellbriety/Medicine Wheel 12 Steps Meeting (Thursdays)
• Native Youth Advisory Council (Every Other Friday)

 

American Indian Family and Children's Services

25 Empire Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103

651-223-8526

AIFACS is an organization that places American Indian foster children in culturally specific foster homes.

• Licensing: Child Foster Homes, Respite Homes
• Supports: Annual Training Allowance, Monthly Training, Monthly Respite, Retirement (Optional)

 

Department of Indian Work - Saint Paul Area Council of Churches

1671 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105

651-789-3854

We provide a safe, Indigenous space to empower American Indians towards self-determination, while respecting cultural and spiritual diversity.

• American Indian Youth Enrichment: After-School and Summer Programs, Providing Indigenous Cultural, Health and Literacy Services
• Diabetes Prevention Services: Family Education, Food Demonstrations, Youth Food Education, Community Healthy Food / Diabetes Consultation
• Emergency Services: Food Shelf, Clothing Closet, Referral Services

 

Dream of Wild Health

1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

612-874-4200

Dream of Wild Health (DWH) is an intertribal, independent 501(c)3 nonprofit that serves the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Native American community. Dream of Wild Health is one of the longest continually operating Native American organizations in the Twin Cities. DWH owns a 10-acre farm in Hugo, MN, providing educational programs that reconnect the urban Native American community with traditional Native plants and their culinary, medicinal and spiritual use. 

Each year Dream of Wild Health teaches Native American youth about gardening, cooking, and culture while developing job and leadership skills throughout youth programs. Dream of Wild Health runs a CSA called the Indigenous Food Share (IFS) and sells produce at three farmers markets in Minneapolis and St. Paul. We also grow indigenous foods including corn, beans and squash from a collection of rare seeds that were given to us by Cora Baker, a Potawatomi elder. Dream of Wild Health partners with dozens of urban and tribal organizations on programs that work to restore the mental, physical, and emotional health of the Native American community.

 

Elder's Lodge

1500 Magnolia Ave E, St. Paul, MN 55106

651-774-3423

Affordable, supportive housing for elders age 62 and older. Elder’s Lodge offers 42 one-bedroom apartments, a large community dining area, community garden & walking path, community patio with BBQ grill, and planned community activities & events.

 

Indian Health Board

1315 E 24^th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis is your community health care clinic providing access to quality health care and wellness services. We believe the best care happens when we listen and work together. While promoting and preserving our urban American Indian and Alaska Native traditions and identity, we embrace all people seeking patient-centered, culturally sensitive health care and wellness services. We provide traditional medicines like sage, cedar, tobacco, and sweet grass, as well as cultural practices like hand drumming and singing. Our services reflect and meet the needs of the local American Indian and Alaska Native communities

• Counseling Center: IHB's Counseling Center is committed to decolonizing our healing work with clients and include traditional and cultural practices in our services.
• Dental Clinic: At IHB, our full-service outpatient dental clinic provides adult and pediatric dentistry focused on education and prevention services.
• Medical Clinic: IHB’s medical clinic has provided care for generations in the community. Our personalized and collaborative approach to health care is supported by the best scientific medical knowledge.
• Health & Wellness: At IHB we provide comprehensive programs, educational classes and resources focused on healthy lifestyle choices, preventative and management care.

 

Juel Fairbanks Chemical Dependency Services

806 North Albert St, St. Paul, MN 55104

651-644-6204

To provide prevention, treatment and other associated services to enhance recovery from substance use disorders within the Native American community and other underserved populations.

• Cultural Services: Smudging, Pipe Ceremonies, Red Road, Talking Circle, Wellbriety
• Housing Support: Provides 20 beds for adults who suffer with substance use disorders.
• Residential Treatment: A 245G Minnesota State Licensed Facility with 24 beds for residential treatment.
• Outpatient Treatment: Our outpatient treatment program for men features a professional staff that specializes in working with clients who suffer from substance use disorder.

 

Native American Community Clinic

1213 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Our mission is to promote the health & wellness of mind, body, and spirit of Native American families. We offer a full range of healthcare services that include Medical, Behavioral Health, Dental, and Substance Abuse programs. NACC approaches healthcare by addressing root causes of health disparities including access to food, housing and health insurance with services such as resource navigation, care coordination, outreach and community-based activities through the use of our peer recovery coaches and community health workers.  NACC strives to honor health and tradition by providing spiritual care and access to traditional healing through our Elders in Residence.

 

Ombudsperson for American Indian Families

Jill Kehaulani Esch, Esq.

Jill.Esch@state.mn.us

651-643-2523

Indian families have Federal and State laws that offer assistance to them when it comes to child protection proceedings and out of home placements of Indian children. Social workers should be aware of these protections and preventative measures for potential out of home placements and the "active efforts" that must be given to Indian families. If your social worker is unsure of these measures, inform them of your Indian status. If the situation does not get better, immediately contact their supervisor, your attorney and/or an ICWA (Indian child welfare act) advocate.

 

StrongHearts Native Helpline

1-844-762-8483

A safe domestic, dating and sexual violence helpline for American Indians and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT. Anonymous and confidential. Callers reaching out after hours may connect with The National Domestic Violence Hotline, a non-Native based 24-7 domestic violence helpline by selecting option one.

 

Urban Offices

• Bois Fort Urban Office, 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-871-6618

• Fond du Lac Urban Office, 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 612-871-1574

• Ho Chunk Nation St. Paul Branch Office, 1724 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104, 651-641-1802

• Leech Lake Twin Cities Office, 2438 27^th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406, 612-729-0554

• Mille Lacs Urban Office, 1404 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-872-4265

• Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Urban Office, 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-872-8388

• Red Lake Nation Embassy, 2929 Bloomington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407, 612-874-9588

• White Earth Urban Office, 1730 Clifton Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403, 612-872-8388

 

Women of Nations / Eagles Nest Shelter

St. Paul, MN

651-251-1609

Women of Nations provides culturally-specific emergency services and support to all who have experienced trauma from domestic violence and sexual assault. We empower Native American communities to put an end to all forms of violence through education and prevention.

• Emergency Shelter: A safe and confidential emergency shelter for women and children who have experienced trauma from domestic violence, sexual assault and dating violence.

• Outreach and Community Engagement: Support Services to victims & survivors who are not in need for emergency shelter, Education & Volunteer Opportunities, Violence-Prevention Programs
• Support Services: Crisis Intervention, Transportation, Advocacy & Case Management, Substance Abuse Disorder Counseling & Support, Safety Planning & Order For Protection Filing, Support & Educational Groups, Culturally-Specific Support Services, Youth-Specific Programming

Our school was created from the vision of elders and community members. Their goal was to provide an American Indian perspective and to welcome students of all backgrounds to a diverse school community. Our teaching approach is rooted in American Indian culture, traditions, values, history and art.

We have teachers who specialize in the Lakota and Ojibwe language and culture, as well as physical education, music and art. Middle school students (6-8) are required to take either the Lakota or Ojibwe language, preparing them to continue their American Indian studies at Harding Senior High.

Our school encourages parent and community involvement through culture fairs, Drum and Dance, powwows, academic parent-teacher teams, and special events throughout the year.

Students receive additional opportunities through AVID, American Indian AVID (middle school), and many after-school opportunities, including Flipside, Indian Youth Enrichment, Urban 4-H, Extended Day for Learning (EDL) and athletics.

 

You can learn more about American Indian Magnet School by visiting their website.

The American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) helps guide and support American Indian education programming for the district. The AIPAC also helps identify student need which informs programming for Title VI and Minnesota World's Best Workforce Grant (MWBW). Duties for the AIPAC:

• Advisory to the district
• Conducts regular open meetings 
• Approves application and amendments in Title VI and MWBW programs
• Approves Title VI and MWBW budget allocation
• Abides by reasonable by-laws
• And conducts an annual public hearing to gather input from American Indian students and families

 The AIPAC shall act as a voice in representing the Indian students and their parents in the district and align our values with the district's purpose and that is to “inspire students to think critically, pursue their dreams and change the world.” 

 Details and meeting information can be found on the SPPS AIPAC webpage. 

For more information and to receive an invitation to the meeting please contact Dominic Good Buffalo, the American Indian Cultural Specialist at the Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships, at dominic.goodbuffalo@spps.org or 612-297-9374.

The ultimate goal of the Braided Journeys Program is to provide our American Indian students with a nurturing, supportive environment for high school success. The Braided Journeys Coaches will facilitate the program at each school (Como Park High School, Harding High School, and Johnson High School). By focusing on the elements of the Medicine Wheel (Transitioning, In-School Support, Cultural Enrichment, and Family Involvement), the Coach will be available to build a sense of community and belonging for our American Indian students.

Benefits of the Program

• Academic support during and after school
• Cultural enrichment through speakers, field trips, and after school activities
• Family and community involvement and support
• Mental Health Support available and as requested through a collaboration with the American Indian Family Center

Braided Journeys Program Staff

• Como Park High School
  
  • Angie Hernandez, 651-744-0134, angelina.hernandez@spps.org
• Harding High School
  
  • Michele Thomas, 651-744-7382, michele.thomas@spps.org
• Johnson High School
  
  • Julia Littlewolf, 651-744-8447, julia.littlewolf@spps.org

Early Childhood Family Education’s (ECFE) mission is to strengthen families through education and support of all parents through providing the best possible environment for the healthy growth and development of their children.  ECFE provides education in child development and parent/child relationships which sets the stage for children’s school success.

Early Childhood Family Education for American Indian Families

• Culturally specific parent information and support groups.
• Activities for children in classrooms that assist in social and emotional development.
• Family oriented field trips.
• Family time together in a learning environment.
• Open to children birth to kindergarten.
• School-age program 6 to 12 years in age.

You can learn more about the Early Childhood Family Education by visiting their website.