Resources
Resources
SPPS Indian Education has compiled a list of resources that may be helpful for our families. We update our resource list on our Facebook page frequently.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
- Misc. Community Resources
- Minnesota Indian Education Programs
- Health Resources
- Food Resources
- American Indian Community Resources
Misc. Community Resources
Misc. Resources
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
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.
Minnesota Indian Education Programs
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
Health Resources
Healthcare
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.
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)
1315 E 24th 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.
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
Food Resources
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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
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 match SNAP-EBT spending dollar-for-dollar (up to $10) at participating farmers markets across Minnesota.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
American Indian Community Resources
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.
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
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.
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.
1315 E 24th 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.
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
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Bois Fort Urban Office, 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-871-6618
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Fond du Lac Urban Office, 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 612-871-1574
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Ho Chunk Nation St. Paul Branch Office, 1724 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104, 651-641-1802
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Leech Lake Twin Cities Office, 2438 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406, 612-729-0554
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Mille Lacs Urban Office, 1404 East Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-872-4265
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Minnesota Chippewa Tribe Urban Office, 1308 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404, 612-872-8388
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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
SPPS Resources
- American Indian Cultural Specialist at Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships (OFECP)
- American Indian Magnet School
- American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC)
- American Indian Studies (AIS) at Harding
- Braided Journeys Program
American Indian Cultural Specialist at Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships (OFECP)
Dominic Good Buffalo is the American Indian Cultural Specialist at the Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships, he connects with families through Facebook, Twitter and American Indian staff. He can be contacted at dominic.goodbuffalo@spps.org and 612-297-9374.
The Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships believes that academic success of all students can be achieved when there is a strong relationship between the schools, families, community and partners. Call them for:
- Family engagement opportunities
- Community events and opportunities
- Parent concerns
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community and faith-based partnerships
- Parent Advisory Councils (PAC)
- Parent Academy
- Children’s Learning Academy
Main Phone: 651-767-8347
Fax: 651-221-1488
Email: family.engagement@spps.org
You can learn more about the Office of Family Engagement and Community Partnerships by visiting their website.
American Indian Magnet School
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.
American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC)
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.
American Indian Studies (AIS) at Harding
The American Indian Studies (AIS) Program provides the opportunity for ALL students, of any and all cultures, to learn American Indian history, literature, art, and language from a Native perspective. Both Ojibwe and Dakota languages are offered at Harding High School. All AIS classes meet district and state content standards, and have been developed as rigorous, culturally competent courses.
Through collaboration with the Saint Paul Indian Education Program, AIS offers additional support for American Indian students, including attendance and grade monitoring, college and career exploration, tutoring, and Support class.
The American Indian Studies Program at Harding has a School Support Counselor for 10th-12th grade students.
You can learn more about the American Indian Studies Program at Harding by visiting their webpage.