Vincent (Vinny) Dion

Vincent (Vinny) Dion is an Indigenous community organizer from South Minneapolis, deeply involved in the Indigenous Protector Movement and Many Shield Society. He shares insights on the formation of neighborhood patrols in response to community safety concerns post-2020. Vincent discusses the targeting of Native individuals by ICE, the creation of Powwow Grounds as a supportive community hub, and the importance of collective resilience and healing. He also emphasizes the need for action against political motives that threaten community safety.