Collaborations, Development, and Programs
The Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) plays a diverse role in the Indigenous Community.
Donate to the Jim Denomie Memorial Scholarship
A partnership of All My Relations Arts/NACDI, Todd Bockley Gallery & Denomie/Wilson Family
Throughout his highly successful career as a visual artist, Jim Denomie was committed to encouraging younger artists to believe in themselves and their talents. Jim’s heartfelt support for emerging artists helped sustain a vibrant, dynamic, and thriving arts community in the Twin Cities.
To continue Jim’s legacy of mentoring emerging artists, we have created a Jim Denomie Memorial Scholarship fund to offer an annual award to a Native artist who best exemplifies the values Jim demonstrated in his own career: commitment to excellence; generosity of spirit; and engagement in the community.
The first award has been given to Jonathan Thunder (Red Lake Ojibwe).
The scholarship was created by a partnership between the Jim Denomie Trust, All My Relations Gallery/NACDI, and Bockley Gallery.
To support please click here.
Image Credit: © Jim Denomie Estate and Bockley Gallery.
Friends of the Falls
NACDI is working in partnership with The Falls, to build authentic, long-term relationships with First Nations people and shaping the future of the Upper Lock at Owámniyomni.
Our vision is to create a place of healing and celebration that acknowledges the past and advances a more equitable and inclusive future.
For more information about the Friends of the Falls, Native Partnership Council, and upcoming engagement meetings thefalls.org.
American Indian Cultural Corridor
Every year NACDI takes a leadership role in community-based projects and events like Open Streets/Franklin, Indian Month parades, and Pow Wows. As well as helping to facilitate the Indigenous-inspired photo wraps on utility boxes (pictured).
Find out how you can volunteer for NACDI by emailing arts@nacdi.org.
