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Join us tomorrow! Wokiksuye means in remembrance and witness in Lakota – please join First Peoples of Mni Sóta Makoce for the official public memorial to mourn all lives taken by ICE in the past 25 years

*ASL Interpretation
*Accessible seating
*Alcohol and drug-free
Join us tomorrow! Wokiksuye means in remembrance and witness in Lakota – please join First Peoples of Mni Sóta Makoce for the official public memorial to mourn all lives taken by ICE in the past 25 years

*ASL Interpretation
*Accessible seating
*Alcohol and drug-free
February 6, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Rosalía Pablo Juárez (Pueblo Triqui) is a 2024–2026 Changemaker Fellow based in Sonora, México. A community translator, agricultural engineer, and seed keeper, Rosalía works alongside Indigenous families to defend rights, preserve culture, and strengthen community well-being.
February 6, 2026 at 1:16 AM
COMMENT TO SAVE CRAVEN CANYON!

Canadian mining company CNEC, proposed a project called October Jinx which seeks to extract uranium on Federal land, which rests on the edge of Craven Canyon - a sacred site that contains 8,000-year-old ceremonial petroglyphs carved into the rock wall.
February 5, 2026 at 6:18 PM
COMMENT TO SAVE CRAVEN CANYON!

Canadian mining company, CNEC, seeks to drill for uranium on Federal land, which rests on the edge of Craven Canyon - a sacred site that contains 8,000-year-old ceremonial petroglyphs carved into the rock wall.

Graphic by BHFS.
February 3, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Please join the First Peoples of Mni Sóta Makoce & the Good Family for a public memorial ceremony on Sat, Feb 7, at Powderhorn Park, where we will mourn Renée, Alex, & all lives taken in this occupation.

Special invitation and care for those who have witnessed violence, loss, or ICE abductions.
February 2, 2026 at 6:52 PM
En unión con los pueblos Indígenas de Mni Sóta Makoce y la familia de Renee Good para una ceremonia conmemorativa pública el sábado 7 de febrero en Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis. De luto por Renée, Alex y todos los que hemos perdido en esta ocupación.

Aprende más: bit.ly/MPLS-Feb7
February 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
Please join the First Peoples of Mni Sóta Makoce and the Good Family for a public memorial ceremony on Saturday, February 7, at Powderhorn Park, where we will mourn Renée, Alex, and all those we've lost in this occupation.
January 31, 2026 at 7:08 PM
We're going LIVE in Mni Luzahan at 3:30 pm MT with Nick Tilsen who will provide an update on the trial.

LIVE available on Youtube, Facebook, LinkedIn, & Instagram.
January 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Tras tres días de juicio, el juez declaró la nulidad del juicio al no lograr el jurado un veredicto unánime. Nick Tilsen, director ejecutivo y fundador de NDN Collective, sigue imputado. El estado dispone ahora de 45 días para notificar al juez su intención de repetir el juicio.
January 29, 2026 at 6:10 AM
After three days of trial, the judge declared a mistrial after the jury could not come to a unanimous decision. Nick Tilsen, CEO and Founder of NDN Collective, remains under indictment. The state now has 45 days to notify the judge of their intention to retry the case.
January 29, 2026 at 6:09 AM
youtu.be/OoMgeugHYZ8

We just wrapped up the third day, the decision is now with the jury. We are awaiting the verdict and will update you again when we know more. We ask you to please keep Nick, his family, and our community in your prayers as the jury deliberates.
Nick Tilsen's Trial: Day 3 Recap
YouTube video by NDN Collective
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January 29, 2026 at 1:44 AM
Today was Day 2 of the planned 3 day trial involving NDN Collective CEO & Founder, Nick Tilsen. The courtroom was packed with supporters of Nick Tilsen from the local community.

Check out this video hosted by Dr. Valeriah Big Eagle & featuring Gaby Strong for their perspective on the trial so far.
January 28, 2026 at 6:24 AM
Yesterday, (Day 1 of the trial) Lakota Tunwin’s and Unci’s whom were apart of Nick Tilsen’s upbringing walked him into court in a prayerful way.

Those who have been apart of Nick’s leadership and community building journey understand that these charges are false.
January 27, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Hey relatives,

Here are some downloadable Abolish 🧊 poster designs.

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Abolish Ice - Package 4 - Justseeds
This is our 4th Abolish Ice Package. There are some city specific graphics in here. If you are looking for your city download the package! Communities across the U.S. are... Read More »
justseeds.org
January 25, 2026 at 8:58 PM
“We are currently experiencing a full occupation of the Twin Cities by ICE and other federal agencies of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

ℹ️ Read our latest blog: ndncollective.org/no-one-is-il...
No one is Illegal on Stolen Land built by Stolen Hands: Lessons of Resistance from Mni Sota Makoce - NDN COLLECTIVE
For the Dakota peoples, some of the Indigenous Peoples of Mni Sota Makoce (Minneapolis), where the Minnesota and Mississippi rivers...
ndncollective.org
January 25, 2026 at 5:12 PM
This is how we’re showing up for one another in Minneapolis. From art builds, to KYR trainings, to ICE watch patrols, to at home grocery delivery — we are visibly united in protecting our relatives and neighbors.

#ICEoutofMN #AbolishICE #NoOneIsIllegalOnStolenLand
January 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Thank you to all those who signed this letter in support of NDN CEO and Founder Nick Tilsen, as he faces false and inflated charges. This fight is bigger than just Nick Tilsen.
January 25, 2026 at 4:23 AM
Thank you to all those who signed this letter in support of NDN CEO and Founder Nick Tilsen, as he faces false and inflated charges. This fight is bigger than just Nick Tilsen.
January 25, 2026 at 4:17 AM
ictnews.org/news/trial-o...

Regarding the simple assault charge being added recently: “To me, it feels like they’re just trying to create a menu of options for a jury”
Trial of NDN Collective founder for alleged assault on officer to begin - ICT
Nick Tilsen is facing up to 26 years for allegedly assaulting an officer in 2022. His trial begins Monday in South Dakota.
ictnews.org
January 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Yesterday (Jan.22), Rapid City community members delivered a stack of over 21,600 petition signatures to the Prosecutors' Office calling for the charges against Nick Tilsen to be dropped.
January 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Join us this Friday at 12-2 pm MT for a call in and letter writing session on Zoom. Help us secure Nick Tilsen's freedom and demand the charges be dropped.

Register today: ndnco.cc/dropthecharg...

#DropTheCharges
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“The lengthy and convoluted nature of this case demonstrates how far those threatened by strong Indigenous leaders will go to try and silence us,” said Norma Rendon, elder and community leader. “We will not back down, and look forward to supporting Nick as he continues navigating the legal process.”
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
“This moment required us to come together from all walks of life. We need to work towards a goal of getting our tribal nations, the state of MN & the city of Minneapolis to issue a ban on Immigration & Customs Enforcement.” - NDN founder & CEO Nick Tilsen,

www.buffalosfire.com/minneapolis-...
Minneapolis Native community gathers in prayer after intense week of ICE activity - Buffalo’s Fire
NDN Collective founder calls for tribal nations to work with city and state partners to ban ICE
www.buffalosfire.com
January 13, 2026 at 6:42 PM