#migizi

[countercurrentexchange]

Yall, today something became real which has thus far been only a dream and a wish…. I was given the HONOR of naming a Bald Eagle eaglet. And what’s more… REUNITING her with her INDIGENOUS NAME!!!

I have been following a new, mostly unknown, local nest very closely- I first saw it November 2024, I reported it as an active nest in february this year, and I have been making many visits to check on the adults and eaglet 🥹♥️

I’ve been calling the eagles at the nest “Migizi”, an Indigenous name for bald eagles from Ojibwemowin, or, Anishinaabemowin- the languages of the Anishinaabe and Ojibwe Indigenous peoples. I’ve heard this name many times in the stories of Richard Wagamese, and I remember and think about his teachings whenever I go out to see the Migizis ♥️🥹 And today, that small gesture was made into something much bigger. The adults have already been named by a local photographer, but I posted on our local eagle page about their eaglet having fledged (way to go migizi!!!🥹♥️), and the name Migizi has really caught on and been reaffirmed!! Even by the photographer who named the adults!!!!

It’s looking like we’ve done it!!! We’ve really named the eaglet Migizi!!!!!!!! WE REALLY DID ITTT!!!!!

[thechekhov]

Im talking about the Migizi Organization building that housed numerous records, photos, and other forms of archived documentation of Native people.

Thank you for clarifying! I’ve actually donated to Migizi already because yes, you are correct, their office was affected by the riots. 

“While many businesses and offices were destroyed and looted all around MIGIZI Wednesday night, protestors used the MIGIZI offices as a makeshift triage center, providing medical assistance to those suffering from the effects of tear gas[...]” (source)

They’re in a lot of the lists organized to help out local business and the ‘movement’ you are condemning - and the anti-police sentiment is something they are fully in support of.

“The MPD has a long history of violence against Indigenous people and people of color. The American Indian Movement was founded in Minneapolis … as a direct response to unchecked brutality being perpetrated by the Minneapolis Police Department upon our community members,” Metropolitan Urban Indian Directors (MUID) said in a joint statement. (source)

No protest can be clean-cut, as there are often too many people and yes, not all of them will be the ideal protestor. That doesn’t dilute the message of the movement as a whole. 

MIGIZI shared on Facebook: “Despite the flames, we as a community burn brighter. Thank you all for all the support we’ve been receiving. We look forward to showing our resilience once again.”

To those who want to support the organization - here’s the facebook page where they’re collecting donations! 

https://www.facebook.com/donate/3006694379366840/

[sweeterxfiction]

Hey guys, there is this DOPE organization called MIGIZI that helps support Native American youth. Unfortunately, their building was damaged in the fires during protests in Minneapolis. Please consider donating or finding other ways to support.

https://www.migizi.org/

[coridallasmultipass]

See a donation, make a donation! . MIGIZI supports native youth, and has not yet reached their goal to rebuild their facility that caught fire during the protests. . "MIGIZI acts as a circle of support that nurtures the development of Native American youth in order to unleash their creativity and dreams – to benefit themselves, their families and community." - MIGIZI.org . https://www.givemn.org/story/E9kb8g

[doodling-gods]

A commission for a friend of their magical girl, Solara. There's way more detail here that probably got scrunched to hell by tumblr. Black Lives Matter, please donate to help out MIGIZI, a Native American foundation who lost all their history archives in a fire from the recent Minnesota protests. Thank you from your local Native artist!

[cowboyhudsons]

Save MIGIZI! organized by Kendrick Buffalo

We're raising money to rebuild MIGIZI Communications Inc.'s building and any donation will help make an … Kendrick Buffalo needs your support for Save MIGIZI!

from the gfm’s description:

We're raising money to rebuild MIGIZI Communications Inc.'s building and any donation will help make an impact to our mission of serving disadvantaged Native youth in and around the Twin Cities metro area. Early morning Friday, May 29th our building in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN (one street over from the 3rd precinct) went up in flames in the midst of ongoing protest over the senseless killing of George Floyd. As an organization and circle of support, MIGIZI is heartbroken over the tragic death of Mr. Floyd. We stand with the family and friends of Mr. Floyd, as well as with our African American brothers and sisters, and all the peaceful protesters. We too understand the rage and distrust others hold and have displayed. We've been fighting for justice and equality since 1977! As we drive for change, we now are faced with the task of rebuilding our sacred space to continue to serve our community, our future. We built this building last year with the goal and vision of creating a home for urban Native youths. Our community joined us in development meetings and conversations on what they wanted and what they needed to explore their potential. Upon opening in the summer of 2019, we were ecstatic to make quick use of our space. We hosted musical arts, media training, green energy training, graduations for our Native seniors, celebratory achievements in our community, and most importantly, our community members and their well-being. By supporting us, you invest in the future of our Native community. Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us and the Indigenous community! For more information about MIGIZI, please click on the following link to visit our organization's website. Thank you for making a difference and investing in the future of our community! MIGIZI Website (migizi.org) Facebook Instagram

[roses-raccoon]

Ojibwe word of the day is Migizi (mih-gih-zih) which means Eagle

[baapi-makwa]

aww big baby