Due to Covid-19, trainings are postponed AS WE CONVERT OUR COURSES INTO VIRTUAL TRAININGS. please continue to check back as we update. Your safety is our priority. If you believe you have been exposed to covid, please click here for more information on how to protect yourself and others.

4-Directions Development

Welcomes You!

4-Directions Development works to create an environment that will successfully attract, develop and support entrepreneurial, social and community development by providing education, technical assistance, financing and facilities.

ABOUTUS

Entrepreneur Services: 4-Directions Development (4DD), formerly known as the Red Lake Nation Entrepreneur Program, is a new 501c3 Non-Profit serving the Red Lake Nation. 4DD continues to provide business development services. Read more

Gitigaanike Foods Initiative: Chairman Seki held community meetings in 2015 where community members requested access to local healthier foods. 4DD saw this demand as an opportunity to develop an agriculture industry as part of the local economy. In 2016, 4DD began the development of the Red Lake Local Foods Initiative, now called Gitigaanike Foods Initiative. This initiative focuses on the development of food producers to help revitalize Red Lake Nation's food sovereignty. Read more

Ogichidaag Arts Initiative: During earlier developments of the Red Lake Entrepreneur Program, it became clear that a majority of the entrepreneurs were artists who used their craft to supplement their income. Therefore, the Ogichidaag Arts Initiative was created to expand their professional skillset to reach new markets.

Adaawe-wigamig Business Center: Through the community's search for commercial space, the Red Lake Nation established a goal to create a business incubator. 4DD obtained approval to renovate the Old College Building into a business incubator. The incubator is now called the Adaawe-wigamig Business Center (ABC). ABC currently houses 4DD offices, a newly developed commercial kitchen, meeting space, embroidery and screen print shop. Coming soon is a new salon, thrift store, art maker space and an art gallery. Space is still available for other entrepreneurial endeavors.

ACTIVITIES

4-Directions Development is achieving more with our initiatives than ever before. We work on many exciting projects to help improve the lives of others, and are very proud of the progress we continue to make. Learn more about what we do, who we help, and how we work every day to promote positive change.

GITIGAANIKE

Daryl Gizhik, a community member of the Red Lake Nation, makes salsa with the vegetables from the Gitigaanike garden.

ARTS INITIATIVE

Rachel, a well-known artist who specializes in a variety of crafts from cradle boards to dream catchers, sells her products at one of 4DD's art sales.

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children." -Chief Seattle

PAST EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

(Events will continuously be updated, continue to check back)

Credit Repair ON THE REZ!

Thursday, March 9, 2023
NDN Entrepreneur Classes

March 16-May 18, 2023
Food Is Medicine Workshops - Winter Series

Now thru April 19
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Artist's Christmas Sale

Calling all New and Returning Artists to participate in our Artist's Christmas Sale (Dec 15 & 16). Please contact Tharen at (218) 368-2400 or tharenstillday@gmail.com.
CALL FOR ARTISTS! Dagwaagin (Fall) Artists & Crafters Sale

Calling all New and Returning Artists to participate in our Fall Sale (Nov 17 & 18) Please contact Tharen at (218) 368-2400 or tharenstillday@gmail.com
Pumpkin Carving Contest

• All Ages are Welcome! • 1 Entry / Person • No Entrance Fee • Pumpkins 5" or larger • All pumpkins must be carved the day they are due • TURN PUMPKINS IN FOR JUDGING ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26th • Judging starts at 3 p.m. • Winners announced on October 27th PRIZES! 1st Place: $200 / 2nd Place: $300 / 3rd Place: $50
NDN Entrepreneur Training

Every Thursday for 9 weeks Starting Sept 22 thru Nov 17 / 5:30-8:30 PM
My Indigenous Plate

October 4, 5, 13, 14, 17, 18, 27, 28 / 5 - 6 PM
Elders Nutrition Program

Every Wednesday in October / 2 - 3 PM
Eat Together. Eat Better!

Wednesdays in October / 2 -3 PM
Strength Endurance Classes

Every Friday in October / 11 AM - Noon
Grow it. Try it. Like it!

October 6 and 19 / 11 - 11:30 AM
Managing Numbers As a Business Owner

Tuesday, September 27 / 5:30 PM (CST)
Pick Your Own Day

Wednesday, September 7 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Pick Your Own Day

Tuesday, August 30 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 Tips To Locally Market Your Small Business

Monday, June 13 / 3-4:30 PM
Mother's Day Craft Sale

Saturday, May 7, 2022 / 8 AM - 5 PM
How To Improve Your Credit Score Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, May 24 / 3-4:15 PM
Customer Service Training Virtual Workshop

Tuesday, April 19 / 3-4 PM
Baby Star Blanket Making Workshop

Tuesdays and Thursdays in April and May / 4-8 PM
Entrepreneurial Training Course - Online Sessions

First Session: April 11, 2022

PAST EVENTS

February 2020

Cooking Fundamentals - Every Wednesday evening beginning February 5, 2020, 5pm - 7pm at the Adaawe-wigamig Business Center. Click here to see flier for details
"Earn as You Learn" Info Meeting - 4DD will be hosting several community meetings to discuss a new opportunity to earn up to $15 on your path to being a future Food Producing Farm. Click here for details
Business Boot Camp - February 10th & 11th from 10am - 4:30pm, 4DD will be hosting a two (2) day Business Boot Camp class at the Adaawe-wigamig Business Center. Click here for details
Wellness Warriors Challenge - Beginning Tuesday, February 25, 2020 - May 19, 2020, weigh-ins will start and be held bi-weekly. Click here here for details
NDN Entrepreneur Classes - The 8-week Entrepreneur Class begins February 27th. Click here for details
Credit Repair on the "Res" - Friday, February 21, 2020, GP Anderson will be presenting on Credit Repair from an automotive perspective at the Adaawe-wigamig Business Center. Click here for details

March 2020

Healthier Lunches - Healthy Lunches will be offered throughout the month of March. Click here for details.
Cooking Fundamentals - Cooking classes continue throughout the month of March
NDN Entrepreneur Classes - The 8-week Entrepreneur Class continue throughout March

April 2020

Credit Repair pt. 2 - Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, April 8th, 2020 from 9am - 12pm at the Adaawe-wigamig Business Center, the 2nd part of the Credit Repair (four total) will be held. Details coming soon!
Cooking Fundamentals - CANCELED due to COVID-19 Pandemic
NDN Entrepreneur Classes - CANCELED due to COVID-19 Pandemic