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Opportunity. Culture. Community.

Empowering Indigenous people and our neighbors to build skills, earn credentials, and lead their own future.

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Opportunity. Culture. Community.

Empowering Indigenous people and our neighbors to build skills, earn credentials, and lead their own future.

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OUr Programs in FOcus

Takoda (“Friend to All”) programming addresses disparities through education, career training, and personal support.

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CAREER EDUCATION

No-cost, short-term vocational training in fields such as health and human services, construction and logistics, and information technology provides the opportunity for a living wage in high-demand careers.

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Career Counseling

Personalized, no-cost assessments and career planning (such as resume building, job search strategies and interviewing skills) help job-seekers find and keep work.

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ADULT EDUCATION

No-cost tutoring and small group instruction provide the tools needed to successfully earn a GED, get a job or pursue higher education.

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HIGH SCHOOL

Our accredited, alternative high school — affiliated with Minneapolis Public Schools — serves students ages 14-21, focusing on core academic competencies while maintaining a strong connection to American Indian culture.

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FINANCIAL WELLNESS

Offers services that provide a social safety net to participants to help them set on a path to self-sufficiency and economic independence.
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Featured Stories

Real stories. Real Transformation.

Anthony
Anthony
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Anthony’s life transformed when he discovered American Indian OIC’s Takoda programs while incarcerated. Engaging with Takoda’s SOAR program post-release, he built a resume, gained county benefits insights, and received vital support. Securing a job at Brin Glass, he now enjoys stability, redirecting his life positively.
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Shorone
Shorone
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Shorone faced a challenging two-hour commute via light rail and bus for his $15-per-hour job at Dairy Queen after incarceration. Now, at 51, he drives a 2012 Jeep Cherokee to his $24-per-hour construction job, operating a forklift. Grateful for the support from American Indian OIC/Takoda, he earned lift operation certificates, securing better employment opportunities. With assistance in job search, license recovery, and stress reduction, Shorone appreciates the dedicated team, recommending AIOIC/Takoda to others for a brighter future
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Ammilyn
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“Ammilyn, Fond du Lac band of Minnesota Chippewa and Cheyenne River Sioux, enrolled in Takoda GED program after leaving a suburban Twin Cities high school, where she at times felt unwelcome and grappled with mental health challenges.
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“The biggest thing I’ve gained is confidence in communication...”

Tyler’s Story
Tyler
Intern at NBA Tech

"Take that first step. Once you’re there—focus. Self-determination is everything. Nobody else can do this for you."

Jessica's Story
Jessica
GED Graduate

"once you start doing good, good stuff starts happening."

Brigette's Story
Brigette
Changed Her Life
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