The Elaine M. Statley
PEACEMAKERS CENTER
2300 Cedar Avenue South
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Phone: (612) 724-3129
A Place Where You Are Always Welcome
Open evenings, weekends, holidays and during school breaks
The Peacemakers Center was founded by Clyde H. Bellecourt to bring and maintain peace in the neighborhoods where American Indian families live. By responding to the cultural, spiritual and educational needs of young Native American, the Peacemakers Center reaffirms the values and traditions that have made Indian people strong. The center is committed to instilling these values among all youth.
Deep thanks to The Mcknight Foundation, the General Mills Foundation,
the State of Minnesota, the City of Minneapolis, the Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board, and our many individual donors and supporters.
PEACEMAKERS CENTER
The best ways of serving the needs of Indian Youths and their families
in the community include the old ways. Our link to the past in the
Indian neighborhoods has never been more needed than now as alcohol and
drugs and the violence of gangs are robbing us of our young
people....The Peacemakers Center is a partnership of MIGIZI
Communications, The Legal Rights Center, and AIM Patrol. It is a place
for youth who need help and freedom from drugs and violence. It is a
process for community-based conflict resolution that recognizes the need
for cohesiveness in the affairs of all who live in the neighborhoods. It
is a true alternative fro young people and their families who can put
their trust in the wisdom of elders to help resolve problems. In 1988
and in 19889, community meetings were held to ask residents, agencies,
and individuals what should be done about the increasing violence, gang
activity, and use of drugs and substances by younger and younger
children. Everyone agreed that keeping the peace was of the utmost
importance. Two things were very clear: the community needs to take
control of finding answers and the community must take responsibility
for helping young people toward healthy and productive lives. Since that
time many organizations have joined the effort and are working toward
finding solutions and bringing more resources to help fight the problem.
Now that the dream has found a home, the beginning of the really hard
work has to begin, and i t cannot be done alone. The Peacemakers Center
needs partners of all backgrounds and abilities. We need donations of
equipment that youth can use. We need the time of skilled people to help
tutor and coach. And we need the funds to keep the momentum going. You
are urged to give what you can to this community effort.
THE AIM PATROL
AIM Patrol is an organization built on the dedication of volunteers to
keeping the Indian community safe. The Patrollers are out every weekend
and are available at any time to provide special services to elders,
women, youth and families. The Patrol is part of the Community Crime
Watch program, and sponsors in partnership with other Indian
organizations, the annual American Indian Movement Traditional Pow Wow,
Concert and Youth Olympics each Labor Day weekend. The Patrol also
sponsors with partners, On the Red Road New Years Traditional Pow Wow,
feast, alcothon, and concert. And, it sponsors youth dances and birthday
celebrations throughout the year. Beginning in1991, there were the
beginning s of annual recognition feast for volunteers and helpers and
the presentations of the Elaine M. Stately Peacemaker awards. The awards
recognize outstanding work done during the year. AIM Patrol is working
to find more ways to address the needs of the Indian community by
developing collaboratives and partnerships and by helping to keep the
neighborhoods free of violence to assure all residents, businesses and
organizations that citizens can work with public representatives to
develop and maintain a peaceful community.
The Patrol assists the families of crime victims, has volunteers who are
CPR trained, and is on call 24 hours, seven days a week.
“We don't have a choice about paying attention to the needs of our young
people. They are our tomorrow--today we have a responsibility to give
them what each and every one of them deserves, a good life, a strong
body, and understanding of what it really means to be Indian” --Clyde
H. Bellecourt
Services are available too all youth and their families.
CULTURAL & CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
You can choose from a wide range of creative activities or you can
participate in traditional cultural events. Lots of helping hands are
needed and welcome!
* Sweat Lodge. Pipe Ceremonies, Sundance, Traditional Pow Wows, other
activities for American Indian Youth and their families.
*Drum and Dance Group
*Beading and Hand Crafts
*Maple Sugar Camp and Wild Rice Camp
YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES
*Counseling and Referrals
*Court Advocacy
*Alternative Placement
*Medication and Conflict Resolution
*Youth Gang Interventions
“This center is a place where you can get away from your family and
problems. For other kids, its going to really help keep them off the
streets.”---Roxanne Heinonen, 14
Athletic & Fitness Program
Healthy Lifestyles, Classes with exercise, Balanced Diet, and Body
Toning and Building
*Boxing: All Nations Boxing Club
*Baseball
*Soccer
*Volleyball
*Softball
*Basketball
*Tennis
RECREATION PROGRAM
*Billiards
*Table Tennis
*Audio/Visual Entertainment Center
*Special Activities: Youth Dances and Field Trips
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Skilled Tutors are at the Center to help in Math and English and to help
with homework.
Elementary and secondary tutoring schedules are posted n the center.
“As long as I have been with the Patrol, I have felt much better about
myself--Maria White age 17....
I don’t have to look to alcohol to run away from my problems, I’ll just
come here..and have fun in a good way.” ---Bernadette Eagle, age 15
You can help keep this dream alive make a donation to :
PEACEMAKERS CENTER
2300 CEDAR AVENUE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55404
Phone: (612) 724-3129
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