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Giinawiind Giginitaawigi'gom​in​

​​​"Together We Grow"

Together We Grow- Program Report

Filmed and edited by DanSan Creatives videographer Jeremy Gardner.
Together We Grow Youth Program through the American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO), Giinawiind Giginitaawigi'gomin allows middle school and high school-aged youth to participate in skill-building activities that expose them to Indigenous cultural food practices, gardening, farming, entrepreneurial skills and communication skills with the opportunity to earn money.

Throughout the Giinawiind program, youth tend to urban garden plots, create value-added products with what they grow and harvest, sell their goods at farmer’s markets, and practice photography and video skills to document their experiences in the program. Additionally, weekly fieldtrips in collaboration with local Indigenous farmers and cultural knowledge holders immerse youth in Anishinaabe traditions.
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Benefits of Participation: 
  • Earn a portion of the profits from farmer’s markets based on your participation
  • Learn work and life skills
  • Connect with other youth in a safe and healthy environment
  • Connect with culture, community, and nature as a path to health and healing
  • Youth 16 and older who demonstrate a commitment to participation and skill-building will get the opportunity to apply to YES Duluth to earn an hourly wage for their participation.******​

Youth Employment Services (YES) Duluth Program

DWD’s Youth Employment Services (YES) Duluth program provides employment and education support to eligible youth and young adults that reside in Duluth and are ages 16 to 24 at time of enrollment.
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YES Duluth counselors connect young people with these services and more:
Education and Training
  • Support and incentives to connect with and complete High School Diploma and GED programs
  • Post-secondary training exploration, support and tuition assistance
  • Financial literacy education
  • Leadership development
  • Career pathway and labor market exploration
Employment Services
  • One-on-one career exploration assessments and guidance
  • Paid Work Experience opportunities
  • Job shadowing
  • Resume writing and interview preparation
Supportive Services
  • Supportive mentoring
  • Referrals to community resources
  • Assistance with transportation and work related expenses

For more information on YES Duluth or to download an application, click  the buttons below!
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YES Duluth Application
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AICHO's Garden Program Gallery & Highlights

ThreeSixty Journalism: Housing for the Indigenous community in Duluth – Twin Cities
Community Voice in Shaping Minnesota Food Systems — Sahan Journal
Together We Grow program brings Duluth youth to the garden | Blue Cross MN
AICHO kicks off youth program with blessing of rooftop garden (kbjr6.com)
AICHO Holds Blessing of the Gardens Ceremony - Fox21Online
Video and photos: AICHO Blessing of the Gardens ceremony | Duluth News Tribune
Expanded Duluth program offers gardens, and kids, room to grow - StarTribune.com
AICHO youth garden aims to expand, seeks plot of land in downtown Duluth | Duluth News Tribune
Photos: Duluth Public Library garden planting | Duluth News Tribune
Web design by Moira Villiard.
  • Home
  • About Us
    • History
    • Programming & Services >
      • All Services & Our Model
      • Zaaga'Iganing Anishinaabe Food Sovereignty >
        • Resources
        • Spotlights
        • Cultural Arts & Food Sovereignty
        • Niiwin Indigenous Foods Market
      • Youth Engagement
      • Giinawiind Giginitaawigi'gomin
      • Cultural Arts Program >
        • Art Exhibits
        • Artist Spotlights
        • Indigenous First Art & Gift Shop
      • Domestic Violence Shelter >
        • Dabinoo'Igan
    • Water Protector Mural
    • Regional Cultural Treasures
  • Events
    • Dabinoo'Igan Concert Fundraiser
    • Aanjitoon: Anishinaabe Art Through a Contemporary Lens
    • Brave Art Youth Exhibition
    • Group Art Exhibition 2022
    • Indigenous Food & Art Markets
    • Community Events
  • News
    • Blog
    • Newsletter
    • Outreach Materials
    • Videos
    • 2023 Art Exhibitions
  • Resources
    • Suicide Prevention Resources
    • COVID-19 >
      • COVID-19 Information and Response
      • AICHO Artists Respond to COVID-19
  • Contact
  • Tenant Resources
    • Family Activities
    • Work Orders & Maintenance
  • Gift Shop
  • Food Distribution