Multicultural Alliance (MA)
A Multicultural Alliance (MA), composed of a coalition of Black, Indigenous and People of Color nonprofit organizations, with a goal to advance common interests and causes while leveraging resources to assist all Americans, specially minorities in need, to achieve better education, and translate it into social and economical success.
We offer training, technical assistance, and collaboration on common projects/activities, with no duplication of programs/services. Also, capacity-building with partnership and collaboration in sharing facilities, funding, in-kind support, resources, volunteers and activities.​
The Alliance offices are at (1) 112 University Drive, N. Suite 230F, Fargo, ND 58102 and (2) 2419 18 Avenue South Moorhead .
Currently, the Multicultural Alliance includes the following active nonprofits and groups, to serve clients in Cass & Clay Counties.
Cultural Diversity Resources
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Contact person: Yoke Sim Gunaratne, Executive Director
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Email: ysg@culturaldiversityresources.com
Phone: (701)526-3000 Cell# (701)212-5874
New American Development Agency
Contact person: Kamaludiin Mohamed, President
Email: mustafino@hotmail.com
Cell# (218)979-7041 Office Phone: (218) 422-5123
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NADA is supported by two full-time and three part-time employees.
Help can be provided in English, Arabic, Somali and Kiswahili.
NADA provides to their clients the following services:
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Help with housing
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After school programs for youth
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Youth crime prevention
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Education development
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Employment search
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Community advocacy
Contact person: Precious Garpeh, Founder and CEO
Email: winliberia@hotmail.com
Phone: (701) 491-0578
Women Initiative Network of Liberia in Cass and Clay Counties (WIN-Liberia) was established to create a place with activities and support services that would cater for specific needs for single moms, youth, children and vulnerable adults in Cass & Clay County.
WIN provides the public with the following services:
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Programs to promote dignity and self-esteem and foster independence and self-determination, and dispel stereotypes and myths about the community.
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Career mentoring program for youth and teen moms in our community.
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After-school programs for single mom’s children. We extend our project to Liberia.
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Women and youth empowerment programs.
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Financial literacy program.
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Human services.
Ps & Qs Etiquette's mission is to empower young girls and boys with knowledge and leadership skills for their fullest potential.
They have two main programs:
the Leaderlicious Girls Program and the Leaderboard Boys Program
In these programs they focus on teaching children Diversity, Speaking Out, Seeking Leadership Opportunities, Identifying & Strengthening Skills and Abilities, Overcoming Negative Thoughts, Being Unique, and Role-modeling.
Indigenous Legacy
Contact person: Christy Goulet, Founder
Email: mnichristygoulet@yahoo.com
Phone: (701)541-6256
Address: 115 Center Ave. West, Dilworth MN
Hours/days open: Monday through Thursday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mission statement "Indigenous Cultural Preservation and Education"
Meeting the needs of Indigenous people through connective recourse, cultural experiences, and personal development (ceremonies, mentorship, education and economic opportunities).
Indigenous Legacy services include:
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Access to language preservation (classes, tutorials, tribal websites, books, and most importantly, a list of local Elders available and willing to teach).
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Access to classes that teach traditional food sovereignty, and the preparation of traditional dishes (cooking classes for the for the general public).
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Beadwork and Dreamcatcher's classes.
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Winter Medicines.
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Oral Story telling.
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Community Service
Indigenous Legacy can also provide clothing and food referrals for individuals and/or families in need.​
Working closely with CDR and the other members of the Multicultural Alliance allows them the opportunity of to not overlap or duplicate services, instead capitalizing on our collaboration to strengthen our community, together.
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Christy Goulet can help with Minnesota Medical Assistance MNSURE applications and renewals
You must call to make an appointment, please call 701-541-6256 or write to mnichristygoulet@yahoo.com
(Appointments must be scheduled at least one week in advance, next available time will be Friday August 30th from 9:00am to 2:00pm)
Classes offered through Moorhead Community Education
Courses for Adults Spring/Summer 2025
Registration is NOW OPEN for classes offered by Indigenous Legacy through the Moorhead Community Education program.
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Join Christy for the opportunity to learn more about this area's indigenous culture, through their food and traditional Dreamcatcher making.
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The classes offered this year will teach you how to prepare your own Ojibwe Wild Rice Hotdish , delicious Fry Bread Tacos, and how to make your very own Dreamcatcher from scratch.
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Ojibwe Wild Rice Hotdish Courses for Adults / Cooking - Spring/Summer 2025 This class will allow participants to learn about the sacred Manoomin/Wild Rice which is genetically unique to Minnesota by receiving a hand out of the Ojibwe Creation Story which tells of how this sacred food was brought to the Minnesota Ojibwe People's. This class highlights easy cooking skills which will result in a ready to eat hotdish. Moorhead High School Career Academy : Kitchen 204 Thursday, Aug 14 5:00 - 7:00 PM Min Age 5 yr.
Fry Bread Tacos Courses for Adults / Cooking - Spring/Summer 2025 Join us as we cook together and make traditional fry bread tacos. Top this tasty bread with hamburger and your favorites such as lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, and more. Moorhead High School Career Academy : Kitchen 204 Thursday, Jun 19 5:00 - 7:00 PM Min Age 5 yr
Dreamcatchers Courses for Adults / Art, Music & Photography - Spring/Summer 2025 Dreamcatchers are made from beautiful Red Willow and Sinew. You will learn how to hand make this special item which is an indigenous good luck symbol. Fee includes material. Vista : Room 203 Thursday, May 29 5:00 - 7:00 PM Vista : Room 203 Thursday, Jul 10 5:00 - 7:00 PM Min Age 5 yr.
Questions?
please reach out to Christy Goulet or visit the Moorhead Community Education page.
