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The Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and The Administration for Native Americans (ACF) want to extend an invitation to you to participate virtually in an event today (May 5th, 10AM Eastern time, Missing and Murdered Native Americans Awareness) to honor Missing and Murdered Native Americans. President Biden just issued the proclamation, which names today, May 5th as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/05/04/a-proclamation-on-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-persons-awareness-day-2021/ |
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AICHO will be distributing 200 bags of food, household essentials, personal protective equipment (PPE) and COVID-19 health information via curbside pick-up. We will be distributing supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are offering limited delivery services to elders, households in quarantine due to COVID-19, and those who are homebound. All deliveries will occur the week after curbside distribution. To make a request for delivery, register by emailing foodaccess@aicho.org. We are planning our next distribution for May 26, 2021. Check this page regularly for updates in case of cancellations or postponements. |
The COVID-19 pandemic has been tremendously difficult on our community. We know that many of our community members have faced increasing food insecurity over the past year and resources are being stretched.
Miigwech to our community, for all the ways you help each other to stay healthy and give support to one another! |
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Taking care of yourself during Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is all around us, but what exactly is mental health? Mental health is a person’s general sense of emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being. Everyone has mental health every day, but it’s often ignored unless something is going seriously wrong. The best way to prevent that is to pay attention to your mental health even when you are feeling okay or even good. Notice how your mental health is always changing. Yesterday might have been a better day than today, and that’s okay. Part of being human is moving with your emotions, and knowing when something isn’t going exactly how you want it to, check in with yourself, and reach out to your friends and family for help when you need to take some time for your mental health or don’t know what to do. Here are a few tips for taking care of yourself:
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Check out MDH Everyday tools and tips for mental well-being or Stay Connected Minnesota Toolkit (state.mn.us)
Find more tips on taking care of your mental well-being in the Minnesota Department of Health Wellness Guide (PDF). Visit Mental Health America's website with more resources and tips on managing mental well-being. If you, or someone you know, are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text MN to 741741. You are not alone and someone is always available to talk. |
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Mitzi Bearclaw turns 25 years old, and that means making big decisions for the future. Her dream to design cool hats is put on hold when she decides to move from the city back to her isolated reserve to look after her sick and bitter mother. With the reserve bully constantly at her heels and an old flame in her sights, she is grateful that her cousin is there to help her in the fight to stay sane in such a hard place to keep positive. With spirit guides and laughs along the way, join Mitzi in her battle to get her family back on the right track! The feature film will be preceded by local short film - DREAM WANDERER - a film created by our host Khayman Goodsky. Description: An Ojibwe woman finds herself stuck in the dreams of a being she has been warned about. A short film about discovering things for yourself. |
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AICHO wanted to inform you that the Maada'ookiing Grassroots Grants Program Portal is open and will close on June 1 by midnight. Grant application link: https://northlandfdn.org/.../maada-ookiing-grant-details... Grant opportunity offers funding up to $2,500 for Tribal citizens, descendants, or those who have kinship ties or affiliation to Indigenous communities within the Foundation's geographic service area. Grants might be used for projects and activities that support Indigenous youth - strengthen access to Indigenous language, cultural and spiritual practices - sustain tribal sovereignty - build Indigenous economy, and more. |
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AICHO honors the resiliency of Native American people by strengthening communities and centering Indigenous values in all aspects of our work; we provide housing and supportive services while also managing arts, cultural, and food sovereignty initiatives in Duluth, MN.
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Our operating philosophy is that every Native American deserves to live in a non-violent and non-threatening environment and has the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
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SUPPORT OUR WORK
Make a financial contribution to AICHO today and support the projects you know and love.
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BOOK AN EVENT
Host an event at any of our locations. Choose between the art-filled Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, our front conference room at the Gimaajii building, our Lincoln Park location, Niiwin Indigenous Foods Market, Gardens, Gymnasium, and more....
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COME VISIT US
To book a tour, email darylo@aicho.org
Visit our Gift Shop IndigenousFirst.org Monday thru Friday from 10 AM - 5 PM Phone: (218) 590-3305 |
