MN’s American Indian Month / May 2010 Events

MN’s American Indian Month / May 2010 Events
 

•      Wednesday, April 28 – 11AM (until 3PM) 15th Annual American Indian Wellness Fair (Original location: Indian Center), 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, This event promotes awareness of, and access to health services and community resources, More than 60 local health agencies, community groups, and HMO’s will offer exhibits, displays, and free health screenings along with a feast of traditional food, Everyone welcome, To register: call Sandra Rivera (612) 625-4441
•       Friday, April 30 – 9AM (until 3PM) American Indian Month Kick-Off, Please join our ceremonial gathering at Cedar Field in the heart of the Little Earth Housing Community, 25th and Cedar Avenue South in South Minneapolis, 10AM: Parade of Nations/Celebration Walk (18 blocks) to Indian Center/Wakiagun lawn, 11AM: American Indian Cultural Corridor Banner Unveiling, 11:30AM: Veterans Dedication (Indian Center/Wakiagun lawn), Noon: Community Photo, 12:30PM: Feast/Live Music, Free & open to the public, FMI call (612) 871-4555 or visit www.nacdi.org
•       Saturday, May 1 – 6AM  Sunrise Ceremony, Everyone welcome, Location: East River Flats, Directions: East River Road – on east side of Mississippi River, down hill from Coffman Union, Activities: tobacco offerings, prayers, smudging, request for safe and successful Indian month, good health, good weather, good feelings, safe streets, continental breakfast served at end, Free and open to the public, FMI call U’of MN Council of Elders (612) 625-3187
•       Saturday, May 1 – 11AM (until 3PM) 15th Annual Native American Youth Olympics, Sponsored by Giinew/Golden Eagles Program, Location: Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, Registration begins at 11AM, Please join us for races for tiny tots thru 18-years-olds, Bring your lawn chairs or blanket to sit on and watch the activities, Free and open to the public, Volunteers needed, FMI please call (612) 879-1708 or visit[www.maicnet.org
•      Sunday, May 2 – 1PM  May Day Parade & Festival, Parade to begin at 25th Street South – travel south on Bloomington Avenue to 34th Street, and then west to Powderhorn Park, See hand-built puppets and masks (some over 10 feet tall), music, and performance in the street, Food & craft vendors within park, More than 50,000 people from near and far, FMI call (612) 721-2535
•       Monday, May 3 – 5:30PM (until 7PM) Book reading: Custer Died for Your Sins: An Indian Manifesto, Note: Event held first four Mondays of May (5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/24 at 5:30PM, Location: Minneapolis American Indian Center’s outside amphitheatre at corner of Bloomington & Franklin Avenues, Please join us as we delve into Vine Deloria’s groundbreaking book for its timeless impact, Free & open to the public, FMI contact Rhiana at [email protected] or visit: www.newnativetheatre.org
•       Tuesday, May 4 – Noon  Comedian Charlie Hill at MCTC Helland Center, 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Sponsored by MCTC & UNITE Native Student Club, Free & open to the public, Please join us for lots of laughter and fun, FMI call (612) 659-6713
•       Wednesday, May 5 – 1PM (until 5PM) Pathways to Green Resource Fair, Sponsored by the Indigenous Peoples’ Green Jobs Coalition, Program to begin at 2:30PM), Location: Minneapolis American Indian Center, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, South Minneapolis, Emcee: LeMoine LaPointe, Drums: Little Earth Little Thunder Birds, Join us as we redefine, reclaim, & rebuild our communities through the many ways of Green (employment, education, tradition/health and organizing), FMI contact Valerie at (612) 2435
•       Thursday, May 6 – 10AM (until 3PM) NACC in the Community Open House, Location: 1213 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, Sponsors: NACC & UCare, Please join us for the grand opening of our Dental Clinic, feast, and giveaways, Free & open to the public, FMI contact Adrienne at (612) 872-8086, ext. 124
•      Thursday, May 6 – 3PM (until 6PM) American Indian Teacher & Educators Fair, Location: Division of Indian Works, 1001 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Dakota Lodge, For anyone interested in teaching or education as a career – please check us out, Several colleges will be present to discuss their education degree programs, financial aid, etc., Free & open to the public, FMI contact Roxanne Gould at (612) 668-0614 or [email protected]
•      Thursday, May 6 – 6PM (until 8PM) Red Lake Nation Embassy Open House, 2929 Bloomington Avenue South in South Minneapolis, Please join us at our new digs for delicious food, raffles, and entertainment, Free & open to the public, FMI call (612) 874-9588.
• Ø      Friday, May 7 – 4PM (until 7PM) Lowrider Car Show, 1 of 2 days featuring Cinco de Mayo events within St. Paul’s West Side adjacent to Plato & Wabasha (near the Holiday Station), Parking: $6 (% fundraiser for local community groups, No shuttles Friday, Free & open to the public, FMI please visit:  http://www.districtdelsol.com/docroot/cincodemayo.html
•      Saturday, May 8 – 10AM (until 12PM) Cinco de Mayo Parade, 2 of 2 days featuring Cinco de Mayo events, Starting point: Plato & Wabasha (near the Holdiay Station), Free & open to the public, Parking: $6 (% fundraiser for local community groups, Saturday free shuttles every 15 minutes on Robert & Plato, Standard Cinco de Mayo events to follow, FMI please visit: http://www.districtdelsol.com/docroot/cincodemayo.html     
•       Thursday, May 13 – Noon (until 2PM) Kateri Residence Annual Indian Month Celebration & Open House, 2408 4th Avenue South in South Minneapolis, Please join us for refreshments, door prizes, informative quizzes, and an unveiling of our outdoor mural created by Kateri residents and MCAD students, Marlene Helgmo will be doing the blessing, FMI contact Kate Bendel at (612) 871-0477 or [email protected]
•      Thursday, May 13 – Noon (until 4PM) On the Red Road Indian Taco Sale, Location: MN Chippewa Tribe Building, 1308 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, Cost/taco: $5, Will deliver for orders of 7 or more, FMI contact Andrea at (612) 735-5793.
•       Friday, May 14 – 11AM (until 2PM) Minneapolis American Indian Center Open House, Please join us for a delicious BBQ lunch to be served at Noon, Free & open to the public, We look forward to having you as our guests during MN’s American Indian Month in celebration of our proud heritage, FMI contact Director Frances Fairbanks at (612) 879-1704.
•       Friday, May 14 – 11:30AM (until 2:30PM) Women of Nations Spring Feast, Location: Hallie Q. Brown Community Center, 270 N. Kent Street, St. Paul, Free & open to the public, Please join us for delicious traditional food and good company, FMI call (651) 251-1603 or visit: www.women-of-nations.org
•      Friday, May 14 – Noon (until 4PM) MIWRC’s American Indian Month Event!, Location: 2300 15th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Please join us for arts/crafts, Indian tacos, bake sale, and Native Blend’s Café, FMI call (612) 728-2000 or visit: www.miwrc.org
•       Wednesday, May 19 – 11AM (until 2PM) MLB of Ojibwe Tribal TANF & Urban Office Community Feast, Location: 1433 E. Franklin Avenue, Ste. 25, Free & open to the public - including our clients and families, To include door prizes (need not be present to win), authentic Native food, and lots of fun, FMI contact Brenda Beaulieu at (612) 746-4800 or [email protected] or Wacahpi Means at (612) 746-4800 or [email protected]
•      Wednesday, May 19 – 11:30AM (until 1:30PM) MUID Elders Circle Event, As community elders, we view this as an opportunity for intergenerational connection, Please join our Open House for a potluck style lunch, We look forward to breaking bread with you at the Minneapolis American Indian Center Auditorium - 2nd floor, 1530 E. Franklin Avenue, South Minneapolis, Free & open to the public, FMI call (612) 871-4555.
•       Thursday, May 20 – Noon (until 3PM) American Indian OIC Open House & Career Fair, Location: 1845 E. Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, Please join us for agency information and tours, career fair featuring local employers and career training opportunities, barbeque (serving at Noon), Free & open to the public, FMI contact AIOIC at (612) 341-3358 or Website: [www.aioic.org]
•       Thursday, May 20 – Noon (until 3PM) Division of Indian Work Open House, 1001 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis (across from Midtown Global Market), Please join us for great food, cultural activities, drumming, and prizes, Free & open to the public, FMI please contact Nigel Perrote at (612) 722-8722, ext. 375 or [email protected]
•       Friday, May 21 – 4:30PM (until 7:30PM) Migizi Communications Indian Month Celebration, Location: Midtown YWCA Sports Center, 2121 E. Lake Street, Minneapolis, Free & open to the public, Please join us for delicious food and fun for all ages, FMI contact Arlana at (612) 721-6631, ext. 202 or visit: www.migizi.org
•       Friday, May 21 – 5PM (until 9PM) Indian Month Traditional Pow Wow, Sponsors: Sanford Middle School & Longfellow Park, Location: 3435 36th Avenue South, Minneapolis, Dinner: 5PM, Grand Entry: 6PM, Free & open to the public, Please join us! FMI contact Vicki Jones at (612) 668-4914 or [email protected]
•      Fri. May 21/Sat. May 22 – 8PM  Comedian Marc Yaffee (of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam) to appear a Rum Runners in St. Cloud, MN, Location: 102 – 6th Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, Make the 45-minute drive to see & support this hilarious Native man, FMI call 1-320-654-1040.
•      Saturday, May 22 – 1PM (until 9PM) Honor the Elders Indian Month Celebration, Traditional Pow Wow & Feast, Location: Elder’s Lodge, 1500 Magnolia Street, St. Paul, MN, Grand entries: 1 & 6PM, Feast: 4PM (until 5:45PM), MC: Jerry Dearly, Co-host Drums: Oyate & Ain Dah Yung, Drums and dancers in regalia will receive stipend, Please join us for fellowship, door prizes, and gift certificates, Note: BRING OWN CHAIRS, Sponsors: Elder’s Lodge BOD, staff, residents, and friends, FMI call (651) 778-2501
•      Friday, May 28 – 1 PM (until 3:30PM) IHB Indian Month Chili Feed, Location: 1315 E. 24th Street, South Minneapolis, Please make a point of joining us in celebration to include – delicious chili, fry bread, cake, face-painting for kids, and entertainment, Free & open to the public, FMI contact Krista at (612) 721-9843 or Shawna at (612) 721-9880 or visit www.ihb-mpls.org
•     Friday, May 28 – 1:30PM (until 9PM) American Indian Magnet School’s Annual Pow Wow, 1075 E. Third Street, St. Paul, MN, Grand Entry: 1:30 & 6:15PM, Feast: 5PM, Please join our community pow wow to celebrate the end of the school year, and to thank our families (and community) for their continued involvement with our children, Free & open to the public, FMI contact Thomas Draskivic or Michele Fairbanks at (651) 778-3100 or visit www.aims.spps.org
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