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LAND BACK! Never homeless before 1492

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Supplies needed for unhoused relatives! Please consider supporting our work by contributing gently used clothing and snacks. Thank you!

Drop off at MIWRC, M-F 9-4pm 2300 15th Ave S

Purchase items for delivery at:
tinyurl.com/nenowishlist
Supplies needed for unhoused relatives! Ongoing needs: Gloves, Hats, Handwarmers, Jackets, Warm Clothing, New Socks/Underwear for Men & Women, Granola Bars/Snacks Drop off at MIWRC M-F 9-4pm 2300 15th Ave S Purchase items for delivery at: tinyurl.com/nenowishlist
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Join us Tuesday at MIWRC for Honoring our Ancestors Day potluck, a feast for all relatives. Help us serve warmth & care by bringing your favorite prepared dish to share with our unhoused relatives.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Tues, Nov 25th
Drop off times 9am-12:30pm
Feast starts at 1pm
2300 15th Ave S, MPLS
Honoring our Ancestors Day POTLUCK Feast for all Relatives Help us serve warmth and care at MIWRC. Donate your favorite dish for our unhoused relatives. When: November 25th Drop off times: 9am-12:30pm Location: 2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 Feast starts at 1pm Please call (612)728-2000 if you have any questions Miigwech! ALL WELCOME
November 22, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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The Sobriety Warriors need to raise funds to purchase two cords of wood for ceremony. Our goal is 800.

V*nmo: @ NENOOKAASI612
C*shapp: $ SOUTH012

Thank you community for your solidarity!
November 17, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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MIWRC is in need of clothing contributions!! We are looking for adult sized items of any gender. Items can be dropped off at MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis)
between 9 AM and 4 PM Monday through Friday. Please be sure items are clean & in dignified condition. Thank you!
Clothing Drive for MIWRC Clothing for adults all genders and sizes needed Gently used: Shirts, long sleeves, sweaters, pants, shorts, sweatpants New: socks, boxers/undergarments 2300 15th Ave S Mon-Fri 9:00-4:00
September 30, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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NENOOKAASI V. FREY update

The City is trying to get the case thrown out via a motion for summary judgment.
This is the final hurdle: if we win this argument, we go to trial.

Related docs found here linktr.ee/campnenookaasi
NENOOKAASI V. FREY Come do court support! The City is trying to get the case thrown out via a motion for summary judgment. This is the final hurdle: if we win this argument, we go to trial. Monday, 9/22 10AM room 7D 316 Robert St N, St Paul, MN 55101 *have to go through a metal detector to get into court - please show up in a way that gives the relatives the best chance at making a good impression with the judge* Mayor Frey justifies evictions of unhoused neighbors by saying it is in public interest, predicated on victim blaming narratives and stigma. Encampments are not the cause of harm. Rather, they are targets of harm and the result of harms that already exist. Encampments are a symptom of systemic injustice; a source of resident-made interim stability borne out of necessity. They are a result of structural abandonment and policy choices. When a school shooting takes place, we don't blame students and shutter schools. We ask, "How can we create safer schools?" But when encampments are targeted with violence, Mayor Frey blames unhoused neighbors and evicts them. Nenookaasi residents filed a lawsuit, saying this is not only morally wrong, but violates their legal rights. The hearing on Monday will determine whether we go to trial or if the judge will dismiss the case. If the case goes to trial, it will take place in December. If the judge dismisses the case, we may appeal. You can read the as filed public facing court documents here: https://linktr.ee/campnenookaasi (link in bio) The subject of Monday's hearing can be found in documents 139-onward
September 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Evictions are an effort to displace residents, and make them move. So we as supporters come prepared to help with: -Heavy duty trash bags -Large bags or suitcases -Shopping carts -Carts or wagons with wheels ***Anything you bring will likely be lost eventually and should be considered permenant donation During an eviction: Protect yourself. Wear a mask, gloves and heavy duty clothing. There's many things that can harm you, and it's easy for accidents to happen in the chaos of an eviction Talk to residents they are the experts and likely have done this many times before. Stay focused on immediate tasks at hand; helping move residents and their things. Do not make offers or promises you cannot follow through on. Police presence Police presence will be very high. At multiple evitions this winter, the ENTIRE third precinct police staff was present Police create a perimeter around the encampment early in the morning a few blocks out and do not allow anyone to enter the perimeter to help residents move. HINE APE FOLK For this reason we suggest showing up extra early (5am) if you plan to help residents move We try to remain calm and focus on helping residents. These police will use any excuse they can to further bully and brutalize encampment residents. After an eviction: The night and days following an eviction are important times to offer support. Overdoses, and trafficking are statistically most likely to occur immediately following an eviction. Ways to support look like: Finding people living outside near evicted site and offering tents, blankets, hot food, water, narcan, rides, cash, cigarettes. ASK what they may need. Do Not: offer or promise anything you can not follow through on
September 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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HOW TO HELP YOUR UNHOUSED NEIGHBORS DURING AN ENCAMPMENT EVICTION: A brief guide, and suggestions, to safely and ethically help residents on eviction day...
September 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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A community members car was broken into & her sacred items were taken. She is offering a reward for the return of her items. No questions asked.
$$ REWARD // NO QUESTIONS ASKED STOLEN ITEMS MISSING PIPE AND MEDICINE BAG 612-232-3855 TEXT
July 19, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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Rally for Randy, A Loving Son's Farewell: Randy was loved by many people. Please help the family with unexpected costs so that they can grieve, be together, and not worry about the financial toll. gofund.me/6173cdd8
Celebrating the life of Randy Russette July 30, 2002 - July 4, 2025
July 9, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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No ICE in our city!

For info and updates on how to support immigrant communities in Mpls, follow @miracmn.bsky.social
Dear community, For people feeling afraid after the militarized Southside operation, we see you and are with you. ICE and all the agencies involved are part of the system that should have no say in who belongs here. We'll keep standing together with you and keeping each other safe. [Camp Nenookaasi logo is included]
June 4, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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Extended drop in hours for breakfast start this week at MIWRC!

✨ Breakfast 9-11AM on Monday, Thursday & Friday

✨ Resource connect 9AM-3PM on Tuesday (serving breakfast & lunch)
Meals at MIWRC Monday, Thursday, and Friday Breakfast 9:00AM-11:00AM QUESTIONS? CONTACT MIWRC AT 612-728-2000 Contribute financially at https://www.miwrc.org/donate 2300 15th Avenue S, Minneapolis MIWRC WARMING CENTER RESOURCE CONNECT WEEKLY DROP IN HOURS EVERY TUESDAY 9АМ-3PM Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives with meals, resources, and service navigation QUESTIONS? CONTACT MIWRC AT 612-728-2000 How you can help: • Contribute financially at https://www.miwrc.org/donate (please note your gift is for the warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & bottled water to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mpls)
May 5, 2025 at 3:26 AM
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Please support the family of TC Pipeboy, one of the victims in this week's shootings in South Minneapolis

Cashapp: $JoijoiMurphy
Venmo: @Joi-Murphy

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Text: "URGENT CALL FOR ASSISTANCE: Help Southside shooting victim TC Pipeboy's wife and kids with immediate expenses. Cashapp: $JoijoiMurphy. Venmo: @Joi-Murphy." There is a picture of two adults and three children around a birthday cake
May 2, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Tomorrow 9AM-3PM is service connect weekly pop-up at MIWRC
MIWRC WARMING CENTER RESOURCE CONNECT WEEKLY DROP IN HOURS EVERY TUESDAY 9АМ-3PM Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives with meals, resources, and service navigation QUESTIONS? CONTACT MIWRC AT 612-728-2000 How you can help: • Contribute financially at https://www.miwrc.org/donate (please note your gift is for the warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & bottled water to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mols).
April 28, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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The National Weather Service had issued a Tornado Watch for Hennepin County until 11:25PM.

Emergency shelter is available at 6pm at 1600 East 19th St, Minneapolis
The National Weather Service had issued a Tornado Watch for Hennepin County until 11:25PM. Emergency shelter is available!! “We are open at Homeward Bound for unsheltered relatives. Starts at 6pm so is kola 6pm Kola is limited to 25 and A3 limited to 25 1600 E19th St”
April 28, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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On April 2, 2025 Mayor Frey claimed only 27 people are experiencing unsheltered homelessness across Minneapolis, but the data from Hennepin County & boots on the ground experience shows this is NOT TRUE.
The Star Tribune has published an article illustrating the increasingly difficult fight against homelessness in Minneapolis Minneapolis encampments are largely gone. Have homeless people been driven into the shadows? Mayor Jacob Frey says there's less homelessness because police have cleared camps. Homeless people say they're just less visible. By Susan Du The Minnesota Star Tribune APRIL 14, 2025 AT 6:30AM What the Numbers Say treating homelessness as a math problem is reductive The Administration's Narrative: On April 2, Mayor Jacob Frey proclaimed on the social media platform X that only "27 people are experiencing unsheltered homelessness across our city." According to Experts: Rebecca Sales, co-director of the Wilder Foundation's Minnesota Homeless Study would "love for it to be true" that Minnesota's largest city has almost solved unsheltered homelessness. "We've worked with enough homeless service providers and folks that are working in the housing stability space that I don't get the sense that they're feeling that way." she said. https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-homeless-encampments-drop/601330631 What the Numbers Say treating homelessness as a math problem is reductive "the wider problem of unsheltered homelessness includes people who sleep on trains and live in cars, hide in unheated cabins and condemned buildings, nap in libraries by day and walk around at night." "The aggression though, on homeless folks, has increased dramatically," he said. Encampment activist Nicole Mason still drives through the alleys of south Minneapolis looking for homeless people, shouting out of her van about breakfast cooking at the Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center. Along Franklin Avenue, people wore blankets in doorways, crowded bus shelters and slept in the flower bed in Aldi's parking lot. Over pancakes at the drop-in center, a group derided the city's narrative. "A lot more people are piling into that one friend they know, who's on [Housing Support]," said Joe Johnson, who sleeps in a stairwell. "They don't give a [care] about management because they don't have anywhere to go. They're scared." It's unclear, when the city flaunts a rapid reduction in tents, to what extent its data encapsulates other forms of unsheltered homelessness. • On April 8, per Hennepin County 628 people experienced unsheltered homelessness countywide over the last three months, and 271 over the last month. • Hennepin County estimates 85-90% of the unsheltered count is in Minneapolis. • In the first week of April, all emergency shelter beds for men were reserved by midday, according to Adult Shelter Connect, the intake hotline. https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-homeless-encampments-drop/601330631 How Can You Help? Stand up to Major Jacob Frey's indemnification of neighbors experiencing homelessness in Minneapolis. • Contact Mayor Frey, City Council, Hennepin County Commissioners, and State Representatives demanding prioritization of humane response to homelessness that does not criminalize poverty. • Connect with local mutual aid groups to share your gifts - whether that is time, money, a skill, or talent, we need ALL of us. HELPFUL LINKS: https://linktr.ee/campnenookaasi https://linktr.ee/sanctuarysupplydepot https://linktr.ee/SouthsideHarmReduction https://linktr.ee/communitykitchenmpls https://linktr.ee/Freedomstreethealth https://linktr.ee/AYUmpls https://www.startribune.com/minneapolis-homeless-encampments-drop/601330631
April 14, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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Preventing encampments is best done by addressing the root problem: homelessness.

MPD is under special order, directing officers to prevent encampments from forming.

Neighbors have responded: we want Housing First, robust services, & humane solutions. Housing ends homelessness.
March 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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The warming center at MIWRC will be open overnight starting Wednesday, March 19 at 5PM through Thursday, March 20 at noon. Meals, community, resources, and service navigation available.

Community support is welcome!!

Miigwech! ❤️ 🪶
Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives and navigation into services The Warming Center will be open Wednesday, March 19 at 5PM through Thursday, March 20 at 12PM Service providers will be on site during the day. Overnight capacity is limited to 35. Welcome Partners: please contact MIWRC at 612-728-2000 to ensure space is available A warm place for everyone How YOU can Help: • Contribute at https://www.mirc.org/donate (please note your gift is for emergency warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & fresh fruit to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mpls). Or bring food if you would like to share a dish!
March 19, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Community has continued to come together and build resources to get through these cold snaps and winter storms.

Thank you to everyone who has been showing up, donating, volunteering, and sharing joy at the warming center at MIWRC!

Link to full article at nenookaasi.com!
1. A graphic highlighting a news article, with MPR News logo at the top and slogan “Stay Curious. Stay Connected.” Image of the article headline and photo with text: “Native News category. Byline: Chandra Colvin. Date March 6, 2025 4:00am. Headline: Indigenous-led warming center in Minneapolis serves as a resource in repsonse to cold temperatures. Photo of a person in a kitchen cooking, with a table in the foreground with coffee, toaster, cereal, milk etc. Photo caption: “Food and coffee set up for unhoused relatives at Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center warming center on March 4 in Minneapolis. Chandra Colvin, MPR News. “ Text under the photo, which is an excerpt from the article: “Many of those who utilize the warming center shared with her that they feel safe and protected because it is familiar and that they are surrounded by people they know.” Text at the bottom: “Link to full article at nenookaasi.com” 2. Same template as slide 1. Photo of two people at a table, one standing with long brown hair and a beaded lanyard. One sitting with a top bun and a really cute puppy on their chest. Caption: “Ruth Buffalo (left) the CEO of Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, and volunteer Allison Haro sit at the check in for the warming center.” Chandra Colvin, MPR News. Excerpt from article: “South Minneapolis community members were quick to jump into action at the resource center. For many they are helping ‘relatives,’ a term for fellow members of the Indigenous community.” 3. Same template as slides 1 and 3. Photo of two people in a kitchen. Caption: “Margaret Percy (left) and Nicole Mason (right) holding breakfast at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center’s warming center. Chandra Colvin, MPR News”. Article excerpt under photo, “Percy has lived in Minneapolis for over 40 years and says she was in a similar position at one point in her life. She began cooking for unhoused relatives several years ago. To many of them, she is known as ‘grandmother’ or ‘auntie.’”
March 6, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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The warming center at MIWRC will be open Tuesday, March 4 at 9AM - Wednesday, March 5 at 1PM.

Community support is welcome!! Bring a dish to share, snacks & beverages, gently used men’s/women clothing, winter gear, & toiletries, or bring games + crafting materials. ❤️ 🪶
Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives and navigation into services The Warming Center will be open Tuesday, March 4 at 9AM through Wednesday, March 5 at 1PM. Service providers will be on site during the day. Overnight capacity is limited to 35. Partners: please contact MIWRC at 612-728-2000 to ensure space is available How YOU can Help: • Contribute at https://www.mirc.org/donate (please note your gift is for emergency warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & fresh fruit to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mpls). Or bring food if you would like to share a dish!
March 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Weekly drop in hours every Tuesday from 9AM-3PM at MIWRC!!

Relatives experiencing unsheltered homelessness are invited to join us to access meals, resources, & service navigation. Community support is welcomed (esp contributions of gently used clothing and fresh fruit).

We keep us safe ❤️ 🪶
MIWRC WARMING CENTER RESOURCE CONNECT WEEKLY DROP IN HOURS EVERY TUESDAY 9АМ-3PM Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives with meals, resources, and service navigation QUESTIONS? CONTACT MIWRC AT 612-728-2000 How you can help: • Contribute financially at https://www.miwrc.org/donate (please note your gift is for the warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & bottled water to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mols).
March 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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The warming center at MIWRC will be open Sunday, Feb 16 at 5PM through Tuesday, Feb 18 at 3PM. Community support welcome! Bring a dish to share, snacks, drinks, gently used men’s/women clothing, winter gear, toiletries, games & crafting materials. The best things are always done together!🪶❤️
Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives and navigation into services! The Warming Center be open Sunday, February 16 at 5 PM through Tuesday, February 18 at 3PM Service providers will be on site during the day. Overnight capacity is limited to 35. Partners: please contact MIWRC at 612-728-2000 to ensure space is available How YOU can Help: • Contribute at https://www.mirc.org/donate (please note your gift is for emergency warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & bottled water to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mpls). Or bring food if you would like to share a dish!
February 15, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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NEED MET ❤️ thank you community
Care Packages for Relatives in recovery Lets get 4 relatives in recovery care packages of needed items our goal is $315 Need met!
February 11, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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The warming center at MIWRC will be open TODAY, Feb 9 at 5:00 PM - Tues, Feb 11 at 3PM. Community support is welcome!! Stop by MIWRC with a dish to share, snacks, beverages, clothing, winter gear, toiletries, or bring games + crafting materials to share. The best things are always done together! ❤️ 🪶
Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives and navigation into services! The Warming Center be open Sunday, February 9 at 5 PM through Tuesday, February 11 at 3PM Service providers will be on site during the day. Overnight capacity is limited to 35. Priority given to survivors of recent fire. Partners: please contact MIWRC at 612-728-2000 to ensure space is available How YOU can Help: • Contribute at https://www.miwrc.org/donate (please note your gift is for emergency warming shelter) • Bring warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, snacks & bottled water to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Mpls). Or bring food if you would like to share a dish!
February 9, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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The warming center at MIWRC will be open Monday, Feb 3 at 10:00 AM - Tuesday, Feb 4 at 3PM.

Community support welcome! Please consider contributing snacks, bread, sandwich makings, waters, fresh fruit, or crafting materials.

We do the best things when we do them together!
Join our efforts to provide a safe space for relatives and navigation into services The Warming Center be open Monday February 3 at 10 AM through Tuesday February 4 at 3PM Service providers will be on site during the day. Overnight capacity is limited to 35. Priority given to survivors of recent fire. Partners: please contact MIWRC at 612-728-2000 to ensure space is available Contribute at https://www.mirc.org/donate (please note your gift is for emergency warming shelter) • Bring contributions of warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, and snacks to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis)
February 3, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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✨REOPENING ✨Sunday, Jan 19 at 7PM through Tuesday, Jan 21 at noon! Community led 24 hour emergency warming space open during the upcoming freezing temperatures at Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center. We will be offering showers, meals, and access to services. YOU can help!
Join our efforts to help provide warmth for those in need during the upcoming cold snap. MIWRC Community Room/Gym will be open for our unsheltered relatives of all genders. 7:00pm on Sunday, January 19, until Tuesday, January 21 at noon. How YOU can Help: • Contribute at https://www.mirc.org/donate (please note your gift is for emergency warming shelter) • Bring contributions of warm clothing, toiletries, socks, new underwear, and snacks to MIWRC (2300 15th Ave S, Minneapolis)
January 18, 2025 at 6:43 PM