Division of Indian Work

Empowering Urban American Indians

Our beautiful 70th Anniversary logo was created by Mil + Co

About

The Division of Indian Work (DIW) has been a key contributor to the Native community for over 70 years. Our mission is to support and strengthen urban American Indian people through culturally-based education, traditional healing approaches, and leadership development. We achieve this by focusing on community and delivering programs and services directly or in partnership with other organizations. Our vision is American Indian communities that build upon inherent strengths and create safe, healthy, and nurturing environments in which everyone thrives.

Programs & Resources

  • Youth

    DIW's Youth Leadership Development Program (YLPD) encourages well-rounded success by providing youth with a wide variety of learning opportunities and academic support, including after-school tutoring, cultural enrichment, and educational, recreational, environmental and artistic activities.

  • Families

    DIW has a number of programs for families that provide a variety of services such as case management, in-home parenting support, education, groups, and more.




  • Domestic Violence & Anger Management

    DIW’s Domestic Violence & Anger Management programming provides services for victims of domestic violence and support groups for anger management.



  • Elders

    DIW’s elders programming provides a variety of services for the elders in our community including social connections, food, transportation, a Widow’s Group, and a program for grandparents as caregivers.



  • Health Services

    DIW's Health Services operates a culturally specific food shelf, provides services for pregnant moms, works on teen pregnancy prevention, and provides traditional healthy foods for DIW’s program participants.

  • Foster Care Based Services

    DIW provides services for youth in long-term foster care including education, assistance, and housing.



  • Referral Programs

    DIW works with Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and other agencies to connect with and recruit clients for some of our programming. Some programming does require participants to be referred to the programs first.

  • Resources

    DIW provides a variety of physical resources year round, along with special giveaways throughout the year.



Contact

Address: 1001 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Phone: 612-722-8722

Email: info@diw-mn.org

Fax: 612-276-1534

Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 3:00

*Food Shelf Hours:
Monday - 12:00 - 3:00
Tuesday - 12:00 - 3:00
Wednesday - 12:00 - 3:00
Friday - 12:00-3:00
*Please arrive 15 minutes before closing to ensure service.

 

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