Native American Community Development Institute

Invest in the Future of Native Community Power 

For generations, Native American communities have carried forward traditions, values, and knowledge systems that sustain culture and strengthen community. Those strengths are enduring—and they are shaping the future. 

At NACDI (Native American Community Development Institute), we are advancing a future where Native communities lead thriving economies, shape their own narratives, and build lasting systems of opportunity grounded in Indigenous values. 

Our work is guided by four pillars—Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Community Development, and Indigenous Arts & Culture—that together drive community-led transformation. These values allow us to be responsive to community needs and contribute to long-term self-determination, sustainability, and resilience.

Our core programs are Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT), All My Relations Arts (AMRA), and Four Sisters Food Sovereignty. Our programs work in concert to build collective power, strengthen cultural connection, and expand access to resources and opportunities for Native people.

What We’re Building Together 

With your support, we are accelerating a future where: 

• Native-led public spaces reflect culture, history, and identity across the American Indian Cultural Corridor 

• Full and equal civic participation continues to grow, strengthening Native voice, leadership, and representation 

• Urban Native food sovereignty brings connection to traditional foodways and advances food equity 

• Emerging leaders step into positions of influence, equipped to organize, advocate, and create change 

• Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are recognized and honored in public life 

A Cultural and Economic Engine for Generations 

All My Relations Arts is more than a gallery—it’s a platform where Native artists are seen, valued, and compensated. As the only contemporary American Indian fine arts gallery in the Twin Cities, it plays a vital role in growing both the visibility and value of Native art. The American Indian Cultural Corridor on Franklin Avenue represents a bold, forward-looking vision: a nationally recognized destination where Native businesses, culture, and community thrive together. This corridor is evolving from a service-based landscape into a vibrant, Indigenous-led economic ecosystem. 

Every dollar you give helps build: 

• The next generation of Native leaders and changemakers 

• Sustainable economic pathways for Native artists and entrepreneurs 

• Expanded platforms for Indigenous arts, culture, and storytelling 

• A more equitable and vibrant future shaped by Native communities 

Give today. Invest in what’s possible. Help shape the next generation of Native prosperity. 

Pidamaya. Miigwech. Pinagigi. Thank you.