ICYMI: Rep. Omar Honors the Minneapolis American Indian Center on the House Floor

WASHINGTON– Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) spoke on the House Floor to honor the Minneapolis American Indian Center for their 50 years of service to Minnesota’s indigenous communities.

The full video can be found here.

Full transcript below:

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Minneapolis American Indian Center and to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

The Minneapolis American Indian Center has carried out its mission of celebrating and uplifting Native culture through a wide range of programs and services that preserve important traditions. 

The center creates pathways for opportunity for over 35,000 tribally diverse American Indians living in the metropolitan area.

I am proud that my office was able to secure three million dollars in federal funding to support their renovation and expansion.

The Center stands as a powerful example of resilience and the enduring strength of the Native community. 

I ask my colleagues to join me in celebrating the Minneapolis American Indian Center’s 50 years of service.

Thank you and I yield back.”

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