MNIBA has officially withdrawn from the Good Relatives Collaborative(GRC) effective Oct 31, 2023. We will continue to support Minnesota Native- led nonprofits and grassroots groups with technical assistance and training announcements.  MNIBA will continue to support and promote GRC’s grant opportunities for Minnesota Native-led grassroots and nonprofit organizations.

Please join us in welcoming Jacey Lamar as MNIBA's new Cultural Art Program Leader.  Jacey, citizen of Wichita and Affiliated Tribes of Oklahoma.  She has served as the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer and the Director of the Wichita Tribal History Center.  Jacey is an active artist, photographer, painter, writing, beadwork, sewing, and quilling.  She is excited to start meeting and working with the artists.

jacey@mniba.org
(612) 225-9588

We are delighted to introduce our new board members who have joined us this month.

Dr. Wenqing Zhang is a dedicated scholar with a background in Operations and Supply Chain Management. He earned his PhD in Management Science/Operations Management from McGill University in 2012. Dr. Zhang's research is centered around critical topics in operations and supply chain management, with a strong emphasis on advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within supply chains.

In recent years, Dr. Zhang has expanded his focus to champion equitable development for indigenous communities through innovative operations and supply chain initiatives. His work also contributes to a deeper understanding of how individuals and organizations interpret and prioritize social responsibility and sustainability when making operational or supply chain decisions for these communities.

Rebecca Graves is a Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe tribal citizen and resides in the city of Duluth. Rebecca is the Executive Director of the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council, one of eleven regional arts councils in the state of Minnesota. Rebecca previously worked for Boys & Girls Club of the Leech Lake Area and has a commitment to serve the native community in all capacities. 

We are very excited to have these talented and dedicated individuals on our board. We look forward to working with them and benefiting from their diverse perspectives and experiences. Please join us in welcoming them and wishing them all the best in their new roles.

As a part of Hennepin County’s Climate Action Plan the county is offering small business resources to help manage waste. The Hennepin county Business recycling team can help your business assess, create, or improve your waste management and potentially save money and reduce waste. Learn more about how you can go green today!