May 2025 is American Indian Month in Ramsey County
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners declares May 2025 as American Indian Month in Ramsey County in order to promote appreciation, healing, reconciliation, understanding, friendship and continued partnerships with the American Indian community.
Throughout May, American Indian organizations and Tribal Urban Offices open their doors to community and allies, inviting all to learn about their vital programs and services, from perinatal care to elder support, and to celebrate together with events such as feasts, powwows, ice cream socials, and job fairs, offering meaningful opportunities to highlight the strength, resilience and ongoing contributions of American Indian communities while fostering connection across generations.
The land in present day known as Ramsey County is located on the ancestral and contemporary lands of American Indian people, and home to the American Indian people of Turtle Island since time immemorial, and without whom, the building of this county would not have been possible and holds great historical, spiritual and personal significance for its original stewards.
We recognize and honor the treaties made by Tribal Nations and the United States Government that entitle non-Native people to live and work on traditional Native lands.
The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners encourages all residents in the community to honor and celebrate the many American Indian Minnesotans and Ramsey County residents that remind us daily of our rich American Indian heritage.