2020 Highlights
It has been a year of humbling lessons and growth.We are infinitely grateful for the love, support and guidance we have received this past year as we continue to ground our roots. See all of the incredible work our community accomplished this year in our 2020 Community Report.
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artists and community members utilized accessible spaces and resources
As our community is in constant transformation, Indigenous Roots Cultural Center has become a central civic hub for many from all four directions. Not only has our space expanded physically this year, so has our community, our capacity to support new and established organizations, and most importantly, hearts and minds.
34+
collaborations with organizations on various initiatives, events & projects
This year at Indigenous Roots, we witnessed the work of our community artists, healers, activators, and agitators become more grounded in the space as they continue to lead movements for social justice.
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artist Business incubation & technical assistance including partnerships with 7th Street small businesses and organizations
In addition to buying the building as a way to resist displacement, developed partnerships with small businesses, organizations, and the City of St Paul, to create a cultural corridor on 7th Street.
40K+
Online Engagement
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Past Years Highlights
Our Work
Community driven programs that promote and practice holistic well being through indigenous arts, traditions, and culture.
Zipaktli
Programming focused on building youth leadership and development skills through academic and community opportunities and partnerships.
Malinalli
Workshops focused on wellness by exploring traditional ancestral healing from womb wellness to medicinal plant knowledge.
Koatl
Workshops focused on decolonized learning, ancestral knowledge, Tonalpohualli, Huehuetlahtolli, 20 Ancestral Advices, philosophy, and history.
Kiahuitl
Community gatherings focused on promoting, informing, and catalyzing social change through traditional arts, artist residencies, and community events.
