Minneapolis American Indian Center · ELDER CARE
MAIC Native Elders Support Team (NEST)
Daily congregate dining, cultural programming, and social connection for Native elders in the Minneapolis urban community. Programs include lunch Monday–Friday (11:30am–1pm in Niibi Hall), free transportation, fitness activities, nutrition education, cultural field trips, Elders Council meetings, Traditional Indian Medicine referrals, and benefits/resource navigation assistance. Combats isolation for urban Native elders living away from their home communities.
Who's eligible
IHS-Eligible
Native elders (American Indian, Alaska Native, and related communities). Sign-up required. Contact Colette Lawrence to confirm age threshold and current openings. (Source: maicnet.org/native-fitness-and-nutrition/)
Where it's offered
County
Minneapolis. Program held at 1530 E. Franklin Ave., Minneapolis (Niibi Hall). Free transportation provided.
Location:
1530 East Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55404
How to apply
Contact Colette Lawrence at (612) 879-1703 or clawrence@maicnet.org to enroll.
Phone Email
Contact
Phone: (612) 879-1703
Email: clawrence@maicnet.org
Last verified against the official source on 2026-05-16.