American Indian Family Centerβs mission is to provide American Indian families with programs and services enriched by traditional values and culture.
*Childcare is available, and transportation assistance is available upon request.
03/18/2026
π Please join us in wishing a very happy (belated) birthday to Alex (March 14) and Caitlin (March 16)!
Happy Birthday, Ladies! We appreciate all that you do for the family center and our community. We hope you had the best day celebrating you! π₯³
03/17/2026
Some of the AIFC Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrow's Leaders) Youth are ready to serve you! Come stop by now until 7PM tonight to support the AIFC Youth's UNITY fundraiser! We hope to see you there! Make sure you mention that you're there for the AIFC Youth fundraiser so they get credit. Thank you!
03/17/2026
ππ Just a friendly reminder that our Youth's Culver's fundraiser is tonight! We hope to see you there!
π Hau/han, boozhoo, hello! Please mark your calendars and join us next Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick's Day), for our Culver's Fundraiser Night to help support the AIFC Youth Trip to the 2026 United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) Conference by making a purchase at the Culver's in Sun Ray (2065 Old Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN 55119) from 5-7PM. Please mention the AIFC Youth Fundraiser for the Youth to get credit. 10% of the sales will benefit the AIFC Youth!
Culver's is well-known for their ButterBurgers, so we butter see you there!
03/16/2026
βΌοΈ Due to the inclement weather, AIFC will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, 2026. We will open at our regular business hours on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
We hope everyone stays safe and warm.
03/12/2026
π Hau/han, boozhoo, hello! Please mark your calendars and join us next Tuesday, March 17, 2026 (St. Patrick's Day), for our Culver's Fundraiser Night to help support the AIFC Youth Trip to the 2026 United National Indian Tribal Youth, Inc. (UNITY) Conference by making a purchase at the Culver's in Sun Ray (2065 Old Hudson Road, Saint Paul, MN 55119) from 5-7PM. Please mention the AIFC Youth Fundraiser for the Youth to get credit. 10% of the sales will benefit the AIFC Youth!
Culver's is well-known for their ButterBurgers, so we butter see you there!
03/11/2026
π Chi-miigwech/wophida thanka/many thanks to everyone who helped make the third annual Healing in Four Directions Pow Wow: Honoring John "Azhide" Bobolink a huge success! The weather was beautiful, and the powwow was well-attended.
Thank you to Johnson High School for allowing us to use your space, and a special thanks to our sponsors and partners:
Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center
American Indian Movement (AIM)
Department of Indian Work (DIW)
Faherty Brand
Indigenous Healing Circle
Joe and JoAnn Nathan
John Poupart
LaVon Lee
M Health Fairview
MIGIZI
Montessori American Indian Childcare Center
Nashke Native Games
Saint Paul Indians in Action
Saint Paul Indian Education
Tiwahe Foundation
Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
Washington County, MN Government
We think John would have been honored with the turnout π
π£ Hau/haΕ, boozhoo! This is our Week-At-A-Glance for Monday, March 9, 2026, through Friday, March 13, 2026.
π Check out our full calendar of events and programs at www.aifcmn.org/events for more information and to register for each event and program where applicable.
03/08/2026
Wophida thanka/chi-miigwech to Culture Language Arts Network for the live stream!
πͺΆ This month, we are partnering with Pathfinder Solutions to host a Native American Peer Recovery Services (NAPRS) Training at the Department of Indian Work (DIW) (3080 Centerville Road, Little Canada, MN 55117) from Monday, March 16, 2026, to Friday, March 20, 2026.
NAPRS' unique and specialized program empowers individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to support recovery within Native American communities.
Join us for this opportunity to help our community in a good way.
03/02/2026
π£ Hau/haΕ, boozhoo! This is our Week-At-A-Glance for Monday, March 2, 2026, through Friday, March 6, 2026.
π Check out our full calendar of events and programs at www.aifcmn.org/events for more information and to register for each event and program where applicable.
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The vision of the AIFC is to be the place "Where American Indian Families Thrive," with a mission to provide families with programs and services enriched by traditional American Indian values and culture. This mission is achieved through AIFCβs three focus areas which include Behavioral Health Services, Community Development Services and Family & Youth Services.
Behavioral Health Services: Designed to support all generations with services that focus on behaviors and their impact on overall wellbeing. Our programs provide mental, chemical and behavioral support, case management, and resources. We use a holistic and traditional approach, incorporating healing aspects such as ceremony and traditional practices. Programs include:
Healing Generations: Therapy & Case Management Program
Khunsi Onikan (Grandmotherβs Arms): Recovery & Treatment Program
Oshki-Maajitada (New-to Begin Again): Health & Wellness Program
The Dreamcatchers: Childrenβs Trauma-Informed Program
Soogizin Dodem (Strengthening Families): Familiesβ Trauma-Informed Program
Community Development Services: The Community Development team work to promote the capacity building of individuals, youth and families. Through the support services of skill-development, education, employment and housing services, these programs provide the community with the tools, resources and opportunities to create economic and systemic changes.
Thinica Owichakiyapi Thipi (Helping the Homeless Build): Housing Program
Zuya Wo Ohiya (Journey to Success): Employment & Education Program
Family & Youth Services: Provides holistic services that promote traditional lifestyles including parenting, peer-mentoring, leadership development, health and wellbeing for all generations. Programs include:
Bimaadiziwin Mikana (The Path of Life): Parent Mentor Program
Ombiβayaa Anishinabe-Ininiiwug (Rise up Original Men): Men & Fathersβ Health Program
Waaban Ogimaawag (Tomorrowβs Leaders): Native Youth Program
Wakanyeja Kin Wakan Pi (Our Children are Sacred): Women & Mothersβ Health Program
