December 6, 2019
A ‘good new home’ welcomes the formerly homeless
Author: Martin Moylan
A new 42-unit housing project opened recently in St. Paul that focuses on helping homeless Native American young adults. It’s called Mino Oski Ain Dah Yung, which means “good new home” in Ojibwe.
It will provide residents with housing and help them with education and employment — all while helping them celebrate their culture.
The $13.6 million project on University Avenue near Dale Street was conceived, designed and built by Native Americans. Images of teepees and animals of spiritual and teach