American Indian Community Housing Organization — Local services in Duluth

I tried to help my friend utilize their service program called "Dabinoo'igan" yesterday afternoon, after being referred there through the another resource program for victims of domestic abuse and a supposed "advocate" named "Brandi/Brandy" gaslighted and revictimized my friend, repeatedly, during her intake call seeking emergency shelter services. "Brandi/Brandy" actually recommended that the victim find a shelter closer to her abuser. "Brandi/Brandy" actually had the audacity to ask my friend, who had finally escaped her husband who took everything (including her phone) from her, why she didn't call the police. I'm not sure who runs Dabinoo'igan. I'm not sure who "trains" people to be so apathetic to the community they supposedly serve. At this point, I'm pretty sure that AICHO may be just as inept as "Brandi/Brandy" at the Dabinoo'igan program they house, or are an umbrella organization for. If you need help, or you trying to help someone escape domestic abuse - DO NOT UTILIZE EITHER OF THESE PROGRAMS UNTIL THEY LEARN COMPASSION FOR THE COMMUNITY THEY SUPPOSEDLY SERVICE. They will not help, I'm sorry to say, having witnessed it...

The gift shop is an incredible local place to get white california sage, sweet grass, cedar, local grown sage, indigenous art made locally, wild rice, MMIW merchandise, jewelry made by local indigenous people and many more items. Their prices are very fair and staff are very informative. Stop in to just view the art and soak up the good vibes if you desire. Please sign in at the front desk at your right when you come in.

This organization runs Dabinoo'Igan. A domestic violence shelter that helps local people with a safe place when they are experiencing domestic violence. They also have events open to the public where they have different teachers to speak on native American traditions and culture. All together they are an incredible organization that offers so many resources to...

Indigenous Art Shop. I love that local Native artists have a place to display their beautiful creations! This entire location is a wonderful meeting place for the Native community. They offer support services for those in need, housing units, midday meals for the tenants, programs for the young people that encourage their interests in music and the arts. The list goes on and on. It is such a positive and powerful presence in...