Indigenous Protector Movement
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Indigenous led action, advocacy and community building based in South Minneapolis đź“Ť
The Indigenous Protector Movement (IPM) is dedicated to protecting Indigenous lands and communities through direct action, advocacy, and community building. Our Goals are to heal generational trauma through culture, connection, and community support; support sobriety and recovery, walking with our relatives on their healing journey; and empower our people with purpose and meaningful roles in rebuilding strong, sovereign communities.
06/12/2026
đź“Ť Protecting Pipestone: Community Briefing & Public Comment Workshop
Pipestone has been a sacred place for Indigenous peoples since time immemorial; a place of prayer, ceremony, and connection. Today, this sacred place faces renewed threats from the proposed Magellan pipeline reroute, and community voices are needed now more than ever to deny any permit and protect Pipestone.
Join Indigenous Protector Movement, Brave Heart Society, and Indigenous Environmental Network for an afternoon of learning, discussion, and action. We will explore the cultural, spiritual, historical, ecological, and geological significance of Pipestone, hear updates on the current permit process, and discuss why this moment is so important.
After the presentations, volunteers will be available to help community members submit comments to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission before the public comment period closes.
🗓 June 22 | 1:00–4:00 PM
đź“Ť Minneapolis American Indian Center
Whether you're already involved or just learning about Pipestone for the first time, we invite you to join us, ask questions, and stand up for one of the most sacred places on this continent.
No pipeline. No reroute. Protect Pipestone.
06/09/2026
URGENT Call to Action: Submit Public Comment to Protect Sacred Site, Pipestone
✍️Submit your comment today (Docket #: IP-7109/PPL-23-109): https://mn.gov/puc/get-involved/public-comments/comment-form/
Comment Period Deadlines:
June 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. - Initial comment period closes
July 6, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. - Reply comment period closes
July 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. - Supplemental comment period closes
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Reparations in Action: Land Donation Agreement Signing, Ceremony and Celebration
Friday, May 22 from 1-3pm
2322/2320 Elliot Avenue, Minneapolis 55404
Hosted by Indigenous Protector Movement and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
On Friday, May 22, join Indigenous Protector Movement (IPM) and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church (OSLC) to witness and celebrate reparations in action. After years of visioning and planning, IPM and OSLC will sign a land donation agreement together that will set in motion OSLC’s transfer of 2322/2320 Elliot Avenue to IPM as an act of repair and healing to Native American and Indigenous communities. The property transfer date is set for October 1, 2026.
Here is an overview of the event:
1pm - Welcome and Ceremony facilitated by Sharon Day
1:30pm - Press Conference hosted by Indigenous Protector Movement and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. Speaker List below…
Rachel Dionne-Thunder
Pastor Martha Bardwell
Travis Earth-Werner(MUID Co-chair)
2-3pm - Light Refreshments and Screen Printing - Please bring something to screen print on! Courtney Cochran will be printing a unique screen print to mark this occasion on site.
This event is part of American Indian Month which is coordinated by MUID. We are hoping this event will be a catalyst for other reparative and healing actions around the city, state and nation.
Free Parking is available in the Hope Academy parking ramp. The arms will be up from 12:30 - 4pm. The ramp entrance is located at the corner of Park Ave. and 24th St.
05/19/2026
Tonight the Women’s Warrior Society gathers again in community, protection, healing, and sisterhood at the IPM office. ❤️🖤
Join us this evening for connection, conversation, and community care with Native women and relatives working to keep our people strong. Whether you’ve been coming for a while or this is your first time, you are welcome here.
And as always, Mukwa is holding us down with food tonight, tater tot hotdish will be served. 🍽️
Come eat, laugh, learn, organize, and build together.
đź“Ť IPM Office
🕔 Tonight | Women’s Warrior Society
🍴 Dinner provided by Mukwa Roberts
Please remember this is a respectful, substance-free space centered around the safety and wellbeing of our community. Bring a good heart and come as you are.
Drop the Charges Free the people Heal the Land.
Thanks for joining us at the American Indian Center for our Art Build to support the over 300 people facing charges for daring to defend their neighbors from ICE in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Hundreds came through and we made over 500 shirts to spread our message to Drop the Charges!
Thank you for coming by the Indigenous Protector Movement Table to Sign the Petition to drop Isa Lopez's Federal charges. One of the over 300 people facing charges for defending her neighbors.
https://www.change.org/p/support-freedom-for-isavela-lopez-in-minneapolis
With your signatures we've reached 2,132 signatures!
Make sure to follow Indigenous Protector Movement on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming events to uplift our community and support each other.
05/14/2026
Join us for a day of ceremony, community, and commitment as we gather for the official Land Transfer to Indigenous Stewardship through signing of the land donation agreement ⚡️
On May 22nd, Indigenous Protector Movement and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church will come together to recognize a historic step toward Indigenous-led community stewardship and healing in South Minneapolis. This gathering will include ceremony, a press conference, the signing of the land donation agreement, and community fellowship.
This space will become part of a larger vision rooted in Indigenous leadership, safety, healing, organizing, and long-term community care.
We invite community members, relatives, organizers, faith leaders, media, and supporters to stand with us for this important moment.
đź“Ť 2322 Elliot Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
đź“… May 22nd, 2026
Schedule:
• 1:00 PM — Ceremony facilitated by Sharon Day
• 1:30 PM — Press Conference hosted by IPM & Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church
• 2:00 PM — Signing of Land Donation Agreement
• 2:10 PM — Light refreshments and screen printing by Courtney Cochran
This is about more than property transfer. It is about relationship, responsibility, healing, and building a future where urban Indigenous communities can continue protecting and caring for one another on our own terms.
05/12/2026
UPDATE: We are restocked on shirts going until 6 pm! 🔥 Bring your own shirt, hoodie, scarf, bag or whatever you want printed!
05/12/2026
Come through at the Indian Center for free screen printing! T-shirt’s provided while supplies last or bring your own item to print 🔥 Here until 6 pm ⚡️
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1113 East Franklin Avenue Suite 200B
Minneapolis, MN
55404