DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN WORK

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

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