American Indian Community Housing

“The board reviews and approves the 990 before it is filed.”

“All board and staff are aware of the conflict of interest policy. All applications for employment, housing, and board membership ask for disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest. Violations of the policy may be immediate grounds for termination of employment, exit from services, or removal from the board.”

“The process for determining compensation for the executive director is based upon previous salaries of staff performing a similiar function, individual experience, education, and comparable data. The board of directors reviews and approves the executive director's salary.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Housing and support services gimaajii-mino-bimaadizimin - we are, all of us together, beginning a good life. Aicho's central location at 202 w. 2nd street in duluth. Gimaajii features 29-units of permanent, supportive housing utilizing the "housing first" model. On-site services include assessment, advocacy, voluntary case management, and onsite programming for children, food security, and economic security. Dabinoo'igan emergency domestic violence shelter - a place where you are safe, comforted, and sheltered. Dabinoo'igan shelter is a 23 bed emergency shelter for victims/survivors of physical and sexual violence, trafficking, and stalking who need immediate shelter. Shelter residents can stay up to 60 days and receive a variety of services including advocacy, information and referral, housing seearch assistance, financial assistance, limted legal advocacy, and trauma-informed programming. Endazhi-maadaajimon - a place where stories begin. Endazhi-maadaajimon is a ten unit building which provides affordable housing options for individuals and families working to build rental history and housing stability.”

“Arts and culture: aicho provides direct arts & culture programming and events, highlighting local and regional artists, performers, musicians, writers, and traditional artists. Aicho's social enterprise initiative focuses on retail space access for over 150 artists, food producers, and vendors through the indigenous first gift shop. Aicho provides entrepreneur programming through market vendor events, training and resource events, and network building. The arts & culture program strengthens community access to the arts and builds an economic pathway for emerging entrepreneurs in partnership with a network of established business owners. Aicho arts and culture also includes a traditional food security and a traditional healing program, which provide ongoing education and access to traditional methods of community health and well-being.”