AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

(OTCBB: "AMIN")

601 CIEN STREET, SUITE 235, KEMAH, TX 77565-3077

Tel: (281) 334-9479 Fax: (281) 334-9508

www.americanii.com. - Email: amin@americanii.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES, INC.

APPROVED A 20% STOCK DIVIDEND

Kemah, Texas – June 1, 2006 American International Industries, Inc. (OTCBB: AMIN)

The board of directors of American International Industries, Inc. has approved a twenty percent (20%) stock dividend for year 2006. The Company will shortly announce the record date and pay date of the 20% stock dividend. The board has authorized the stock dividend as its yearly dividends policy and further to increase the Company’s float in the market place.

American International Industries, Inc. is a holding company with operating subsidiaries in an industrial/commercial segment and an oil and gas segment. The Company also has real estate acquired for resale. The company’s holdings are in Houston, TX and surrounding areas. The vision of the Company is to develop holdings in various industries through acquisition of existing companies, applying its financial resources and management expertise, to foster the growth and profitability of its subsidiaries’ businesses. The holding company serves as a financial and professional partner to the management its subsidiaries. The role of the holding company is to improve each subsidiary’s access to capital, achieve economies of scale by consolidating administrative functions, and utilize the financial and management expertise of corporate personnel across all units. The Company is continuing to work with management of each of its the subsidiary companies to improve revenues, operations and profitability.

Investor Relations: Rebekah Ruthstrom Tel: 281-334-9479 email: amin@americanii.com