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Release of First Season Report

Friends of the Falls releases first season report MINNEAPOLIS (October 9, 2023) -- Two years ago, Friends of the Falls and the Native American Community Development Institute (NACDI) came together…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiOctober 9, 2023

Media Coverage

Shelley Buck and Maggie Lorenz on Native Roots Radio

Native Roots Radio Shelley Buck of Owámniyomni Okhódayapi (formerly Friends of the Falls) engages in discussion with Maggie Lorenz of Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi and Native Roots Radio host Robert Pilot.…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiSeptember 25, 2023

Media Coverage

How a sacred Dakota island was destroyed by Minneapolis’ industrial ambitions

By Auds Jenkins, Star Tribune. Spirit Island was once a prominent landmark of the downtown Minneapolis riverfront. Visitors to Minneapolis' Stone Arch Bridge often gaze at the St. Anthony Falls,…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiAugust 18, 2023

Voices of the Falls

Celebrating Pride Month

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | June 22, 2023 We want to wish a Happy Pride Month to all of our LGBTQAI+ and two-spirited relatives. We encourage you all to take some…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiJune 21, 2023

Voices of the Falls

Shelley Buck’s Keynote Speech at Dakhóta Omníčiye

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | June 1, 2023 The following is the transcript from Shelley Buck's keynote address at Dakhóta Omníčiye 2023, an annual event hosted by the Minnesota Historical Society during…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMay 22, 2023

Voices of the Falls

Learn more this American Indian Month

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | May 18, 2023 In addition to National Native American Heritage month in November, Minnesota celebrates American Indian month throughout the month of May. There are 11 federally…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMay 15, 2023

Voices of the Falls

Q & A with Project Director, Kjersti Duval

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | March, 30 2023 Kjersti Duval has been a part of The Falls Initiative since its early days and currently serves as our project director. In addition, Kjersti…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMarch 29, 2023

Voices of the Falls

The Site

By Owámniyomni Okhódayapi | March, 30 2023 The site of The Falls Initiative is located on the Central Riverfront of Minneapolis. The land is adjacent to the Upper Lock, which is…

Owámniyomni OkhódayapiMarch 27, 2023

Land Restoration and Reclamation

Release of First Season Report

Shelley Buck and Maggie Lorenz on Native Roots Radio

How a sacred Dakota island was destroyed by Minneapolis’ industrial ambitions

Celebrating Pride Month

Shelley Buck’s Keynote Speech at Dakhóta Omníčiye

Learn more this American Indian Month

Q & A with Project Director, Kjersti Duval

The Site

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