In honor of National Women’s Month this March, we are proud to highlight Linda Eagle Speaker, a strong leader who has spent more than 20 years helping and healing her community.
Guided by her culture, traditions, and deep respect for relationships, Linda has dedicated her life to supporting Native families, helping people reconnect with their heritage, and showing that healing and resilience are always possible.
After incarceration, Nicole “BP” made a promise to herself: build a better future. With determination and support from American Indian OIC, she earned her Class A CDL and is now driving toward bigger opportunities for herself and her family.
It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Lee Antell, former President and CEO of the American Indian OIC. A devoted leader, educator, and member of the White Earth Nation, Dr. Antell dedicated his life to advancing opportunities for Native American students and serving his community with unwavering kindness and commitment. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched, both through his professional work and his love for his family.
Every journey toward success looks different, but one thing remains true: with the right support, it’s never too late to start again. Joseph’s story is a powerful example of how determination, guidance, and opportunity can come together to open new doors. Through American Indian OIC’s CDL training program, Joseph found the tools and encouragement he needed to build a more stable and hopeful future.
As ongoing crises impact immigrant communities and families facing detention, housing, and food insecurity, our team is providing increased support and sharing a community resource guide for legal, housing, and basic needs assistance.
In response to the Chamber’s call for deescalation, MUID calls for an immediate end to ICE’s Operation Metro Surge and urges public accountability and solidarity with affected communities.
Several times a week, a team of American Indian OIC career counselors head out of the office and into prisons and jails to engage in the challenging work of supporting youth and adults as they prepare to leave incarceration and integrate back into the community.
