Philanthropy
The Prairie Island Indian Community has focused charitable giving on a range of civic and community organizations, health care causes, Native American tribes and organizations, education and environmental awareness efforts and youth sports activities.
Prairie Island Indian Community Tribal CouncilOur commitment to strengthening the surrounding region is unquestionable. Generosity is fundamental to who we are as Dakota Oyate.
Requesting Donations from PIIC
Limitations/Restrictions:
- All requests must be submitted through the PIIC Donation Request Form on PrairieIsland.org.
- Please be as specific as possible.
- Include a budget justification.
- Organizations located on reservations should include a letter of support from their local tribal council.
- Requests should be submitted at least three months in advance.
- Telephone inquiries are not accepted.
- Powwow donation requests are not accepted.
- You will be notified via USPS or email, wether your request has been approved or denied. You will receive notification as to whether or not we can honor your request. Donation outcomes will be sent to you via USPS.
- Expiration dates on gift certificates received from any fundraising event will be enforced-no exceptions.
- Organizations/individuals are limited to ONE donation request within a 12-month period.
We reserve the right to approve or deny any donation or sponsorship.
Culture, Economic Impact
Prairie Island Indian Community to open a new adult-use recreational Cannabis Dispensary in Minnesota
Island Peži will open a dispensary in Summer 2024 to serve the recently legalized adult-use recreational cannabis market.
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Our People, Net Zero, Economic Impact, Housing
Tribal Homes in Minnesota Get $1.4M for Clean Electricity
Three tribes in Minnesota are getting a $1.4 million federal injection to provide clean electricity to tribal homes. The funding was announced last week by U.S. Democratic Senators Tina Smith, a member of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, and Amy Klobuchar.
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Philanthropy, Good Neighbor
Prairie Island and Treasure Island Resort and Casino Donate More Than 300 Gifts to Foster Youth
This December, Prairie Island Community Members and employees partnered with Treasure Island Resort & Casino employees to collect and donate more than 300 gifts to American Indian Family and Children Services.
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