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Long-Range Community Vision
American Indian people have long valued visioning and planning. The concept and practice of looking seven generations into the future requires careful reflection and consideration before action. Decisions are not made just for us at this moment, but must include those that will follow. The values and experiences every person brings to this community shape our future. Summarized here, in the words of our families, friends, and neighbors is a vision for a vital urban American Indian community:
Community Wholeness
• American Indian people are spirituality nourished; value their cultures and traditions; pass these practices on to younger generations; and foster respect, honor, and understanding by all people
• American Indian people live healthy lifestyles and have access to high-quality and affordable health care
Community Economic Vitality
• American Indian people inspire and grow their own entrepreneurs and small businesses, creating a vibrant local business district and economy with regional prominence
• American Indian people have living-wage jobs that build assets and eliminate barriers to success, creating economic self-sufficiency
• American Indian people have strong schools, educational programs, and training opportunities to prepare for 21st century jobs
• American Indian people have access to quality, affordable housing for all people with an emphasis on home ownership
Community Prosperity
• American Indian people live in a community that builds and nurtures leaders from within, and the urban Indian community has a strong voice in local, state, and national politics
• American Indian people have a geographic home in the Twin Cities that provides a strong sense of community pride and lasting relationships
• American Indian people are served by an efficient and collaborative social service network that reduces dependency and fosters self-sufficiency
• American Indian people have a safe urban community where they feel welcome, secure, and valued
• American Indian people have access to a world-class transportation and transit system
