The Department of Indian Work partners with families to revitalize culture, education, and wellness.
We provide a safe, Indigenous space to empower American Indians towards self-determination, while respecting cultural and spiritual diversity.
Our Programs
- Emergency Services: food shelf, clothing closet, and referrals to employment, transportation, education, and other community resources. The Emergency Services program provides healthy foods through a choice model that honors the cultural needs of the diverse families it serves. Learn more
- Health Services: diabetes prevention education for families and youth, plus food demonstrations and community healthy food/diabetes consultation; connections to health and other resources. Learn more
- American Indian Youth Enrichment: after-school and summer programs focused on Indigenous cultural, wellness, and educational activities. Learn more
- Economic Mobility Hub: resources to build stability and economic strength for American Indians in the Twin Cities East Metro area. Learn more
Get Involved
- Make a financial donation to our food shelf.
- Host a food drive.
- Volunteer.
Check out our spacious location at 3080 Centerville Road in Little Canada
Mailing address: 1010 Bandana Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55108
Contact
Theresa Halvorson-Lee
Director, Department of Indian Work
651-364-7315
thalvorson-lee@interfaithaction.org
Food shelf address: 3080 Centerville Road, Little Canada
DIW Advisory Council
Theresa Halvorson-Lee
Director, Department of Indian Work
Kelly Miller
Ramsey County Commissioner, District 7
Rev. David Street-Stewart
DIW Advisory Council Liaison
Victoria Abraham
Elder, DIW Intake Specialist
LaVon Lee
Executive Director, Montessori American Indian Childcare Center
Nicole MartinRogers, MPP, PhD
Partner and Consultant, Advance Consulting LLC
Sheri Riemers
Executive Director, Ain Dah Yung (Our Home) Center
Interfaith Action of Greater Saint Paul
Contact Us
Administrative Offices
1010 Bandana Blvd W.
St. Paul, MN 55108
info@interfaithaction.org
651.364.7294






