09/26/2025
We are grateful to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) for investing in culturally specific housing and community wellness. With MDH’s support, we’ve been able to grow our land-based camp program, which follows the rhythm of the seasons through activities like wild ricing, netting fish, and harvesting maple syrup.
These camps also create space for living in a ceremonial way, with opportunities to participate in cultural traditions such as sweat lodge, jiisakaan, and the Ogichidaa ceremony. Together, we are strengthening community and honoring our way of life.
Housing is the foundation of public health. Without a safe place to sleep and live, overcoming other challenges like substance use can feel nearly impossible...