Helping Native people create the future they envision.
NACDI’s work is founded on the belief that all American Indian people have a place, purpose, and a future strengthened by sustainable asset-based community development. Since 2007, NACDI’s work facilitates systems change through our integrated pathways of Community Engagement, Community Organizing, Community Development, and Indigenous Arts and Culture.
Focus Areas
NACDI’s key projects include: All My Relations Arts, Four Sisters Farmers Market and Urban Farm, and Make Voting A Tradition (MVAT). NACDI is building a vibrant future for all of our relations.
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Upcoming Events
Oct 11, 2025 | 6:30 PM–9:30 PMNative Reel Takes: Short Film Festival – Join us as we screen six films by five Native American local and national filmmakers. Jada Brown and Colin Monette kick off the evening with a musical performance, followed by screenings from emerging and established filmmakers. Saturday, October 11th, 6:30-9pm. Free and open to the public. Music at 6:30; screening at 7:15pm. Screening run time […] Learn More
Oct 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PMAll My Relations Arts Opening Reception for “Matrilineal Memory” – 1414 E. Franklin Ave.Matrilineal Memory is an exploration of memory, emotion, and cultural preservation. A solo exhibition of artist Mikaela Shafer (Hopi), it features paintings, poetry, and installation. Through the use of collagraph, dyeing, sewing, and layering on paintings, she intertwines her practice with her culture, drawing inspiration from her Hopi heritage. Shafer’s unique approach incorporates unconventional tools, […] Learn More
News
Staff Highlights: Memengwaa Paap
Describe yourself in one sentence. I am quiet and curious. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? I am proud to be a part of the overall community happenings that NACDI/FSFM puts together, it makes me proud to be part of something bigger than… Read More
Staff Highlights: Robert Lilligren
Describe yourself in one sentence. I know little, but I understand much. What is one thing in your professional history that you are proud of? Being the first Native person elected to public office in the City of Minneapolis, I am most proud of how I’ve shared what I’ve learned to bring… Read More
“The Sky is Bigger Out There,” Mikaela Shafer, part of the exhibition “Matrilineal Memory.” Image courtesy of the artist.
“The Sky is Bigger Out There,” Mikaela Shafer, part of the exhibition “Matrilineal Memory.” Image courtesy of the artist.
All My Relations Arts Gallery PresentsMatrilineal Memory
Matrilineal Memory is an exploration of memory, emotion, and cultural preservation. A solo exhibition of artist Mikaela Shafer (Hopi), it features paintings, poetry, and installation. Through the use of collagraph, dyeing, sewing, and layering on paintings, she intertwines her practice with her culture, drawing inspiration from her Hopi heritage. Shafer’s unique approach incorporates unconventional tools, including dried corn, creating intricate patterns and textures, including works printed on chiffon. Shafer’s work becomes a practice of facing head on memories and processing, grieving, and ultimately healing. Each painting unearths a new memory; each poem serves as a conduit for emotional release.
Program Dates:
On view: October 16 – December 13, 2025