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Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center at AICHO
Duluth, MN 55802 United States 218-722-7225
Formerly known as Trepanier Hall, the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center is an auditorium in the American Indian Community Housing Organization’s Gimaajii-Mino-Bimaadizimin building.
AICHO purchased the former Duluth YWCA building in June 2008 to develop Gimaaji, converting the structure into 29 units of permanent supportive housing for families and creating Duluth’s first urban Indian center.
Aug 2024
Big Drum Teachings with Joe Nayquonabe Sr.
AICHO's 2024-25 Waaseyaa Cultural Teaching Series will host Joe Nayquonabe Sr. (Waabishkibines) who will lead a cultural discussion on Big Drum Teachings. The session will start with sharing a meal. Cultural session is free. Waabishkibines, a first speaker of Ojibwe, will share protocols and procedures specific to the ceremonial drums he sits on throughout Indian country. As a lifelong learner, he is looking to support his fellow Anishinaabeg as they seek ceremonial and spiritual support. He sits on 10 Ceremonial…
Find out more »Indigenous Writer’s Series: Marcie Rendon and Denise Sweet
The Indigenous Writer Series showcases local and regional Indigenous writers. Events include writer presentations, book readings, a Q&A session, book signings and refreshments. The McKnight Foundation and UMD Department of American Indian Studies sponsor the series. Aug. 8 features author Marcie Rendon and poet Denise Sweet.
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Indigenous Writer Series: Dennis Staples and Jesse Switters
The Indigenous Writer Series showcases local and regional Indigenous writers. Events include writer presentations, book readings, a Q&A session, book signings and refreshments. The McKnight Foundation and UMD Department of American Indian Studies sponsor the series. Nov. 9 features Ojibwe writer Dennis Staples and visual artist Jesse Switters.
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