Indigenous Protector Movement 'Entering Week 3 of Federal Occupation in Minneapolis'

Indigenous Protector Movement 'Entering Week 3 of Federal Occupation in Minneapolis

Photo courtesy Indigenous Protector Movement

By Indigenous Protector Movement, Censored News, Jan. 19, 2026

We are now entering the third week of occupation of Minneapolis, Minnesota by the United States government through the arm of ICE.

What is happening here is not abstract. It is being lived in real time by our neighbors, our relatives, our elders, our youth. Families are being terrorized. Communities are being destabilized. And still—our people are standing.

The Indigenous Protector Movement is continuing daily rapid response patrols, community observation, and care-based support operations. We are holding space, providing safety, and meeting immediate needs at Powwow Grounds and All My Relations Gallery (14th & Franklin). These spaces remain active hubs for community care, rest, and coordination.

We want our community to know this clearly:
What we are doing is making a difference.
ICE agents are not operating with confidence. Their morale is low. They are being witnessed. They are being documented. And they know the community is organized, present, and unafraid to care for one another.

We will continue—regardless of what comes next.
We protect our people. We care for our neighbors. We stay grounded in love, discipline, and collective responsibility.

Current Donation & Supply Needs

As winter conditions intensify and community members continue showing up to observe, document, and support one another, the following supplies are urgently needed:

Cold Weather & Body Protection
• Hand warmers / toe warmers
• Thermal base layers (new)
• Wool socks
• Boot treads
• Insulated gloves & waterproof mittens
• Scarves, neck gaiters, balaclavas
• Beanies & insulated hats
• Snow pants / insulated outerwear

Visibility, Safety & Documentation Support
• High-visibility vests
• Safety goggles (cold/wind rated)
• Face masks / respirators (for cold air & irritants)
• Portable phone chargers & power banks
• Flashlights / headlamps
• Notebooks, sharpies, clipboards
• Ear protection (ear plugs and sounds canceling)

Care & Sustenance
• Water
• Hot beverage supplies (coffee, tea, cocoa)
• Ready-to-eat snacks (protein bars, trail mix, jerky)
• First-aid supplies
• non perishable food

Operational Support
• Gas cards
• Monetary donations (most flexible and urgently needed)

If you cannot drop off supplies, financial contributions allow us to respond quickly and meet real-time needs as conditions shift day to day.

Donate here:
https://www.indigenousprotectormovement.com

This is what community defense looks like.
This is what care looks like.
And this is what it means to stand together—no matter what.

We are still here.
We are not stopping.