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The Duluth Public Arts Commission (DPAC) is sponsoring an animation art showing by Duluth-based artist Moira Villiard. The animation will be shown at the Washington Center, on June 17 – 19 from 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. The events are free and open to the public.
Madweyaashkaa: Waves Can be Heard by Moira Villiard who is a Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe direct descendent, celebrates the resilience of Indigenous women on a spectacular scale. An animation projected onto the back wall of the Washington Recreational Center will be synced with a soundscape featuring music by Lyz Jaakola (Fond du Lac Band of Ojibwe) and a recorded narrative by Dakota/Ojibway First Nation elder Millie Richard. With images of the Grandmother moon (Nokomis), fire, earth, water, and the jingle dress dance entwined in swirling colors, the piece will explore themes of homecoming and finding connection within ourselves to culture, to ancestors, and to nature, no matter how far away we may sometimes feel. From an Ojibwe perspective, it is as a reminder that Nokomis is always around, an elder always ready for us to reach out and willing to hear what’s in our hearts. For non-native viewers, this piece is a reminder to honor our shared natural resources and to perhaps reflect on our different community understandings of healing and connection during the course of the pandemic. “This is my first creation using animation as the main medium and I’m happy to bring it back to Duluth. As with the piece’s debut in Minneapolis, I sincerely hope the piece literally illuminates a message of hope and clarity for whomever needs to hear it at this moment.” -- Moira Villiard |
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Join AICHO this summer in celebrating Indigenous Food and Arts at our first in person event, AICHO’S Indigenous Food & Art Market! There will be a diverse group of vendors selling fresh produce, baked goods, breads, wild rice cupcakes, wild rice, honey, canned vegetables, fermented kombucha, jams/jellies, teas, salsas, mushrooms, CBD products, seeds, smoked fish, eggs, Indigenous artwork, health and beauty products, t-shirts and more! This event is located at the One Roof Parking lot at 12 E 4th St., Duluth MN. from 11 AM – 2 PM on July 10th & 24th, August 14th & 28th, and September 11th & 25th! This event will be accepting SNAP BENEFITS for approved food products in hopes that Duluthians can purchase healthy, affordable, and culturally specific foods! |
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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 July 7, 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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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 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 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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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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