Environmental Voices

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Recipient
Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
Canceled
Start Date
November 2019
End Date
June 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Cass
Hubbard
Beltrami
Itasca
Cass
Hubbard
Beltrami
Itasca
Project Overview

One hundred and four episodes of this program featuring expert commentary on various environmental topics such as biodiversity, eco-friendly living, various forms of energy, tips on reducing waste, and overconsumption to name a few. Program is produced with a focus on the values that humans must protect the Earth. Native American culture and history is interwoven into this environmental program to give everyone a better understanding of how we should care for the environment for future generations. KOJB interviews folks with Leech Lake Division of Resource Management, The Leech Lake Health Division, and other local experts.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.69
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased interest in Native American culture through weekly programs targeting underserved audience in our listening area. A result of listening to this program will increase interest in the culture of Indians in Minnesota. Survey of listeners will allow KOJB to determine the success of the educational aspects of the program.

Recipient Board Members
Toby Allen Losh, Gary W. Charwood, Sr., Bonnie Fairbanks-Stengel, Terry Dale Smith, Sandra K. Fairbanks
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6
Appropriation Language

$1,775,000 the first year and $1,700,00 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 129D.19.Of this amount, $75,000 the first year is for the Veterans' Voices program to educate and engage communities regarding veterans' contributions, knowledge, skills and experiences with an emphasis on Korean War veterans.

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$90,000
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.69
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased interest in Native American culture through weekly programs targeting underserved audience in our listening area. A result of listening to this program will increase interest in the culture of Indians in Minnesota. Survey of listeners will allow KOJB to determine the success of the educational aspects of the program.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcome Data Not Yet Known

Recipient Board Members
Toby Allen Losh; Gary W. Charwood, Sr.; Bonnie Fairbanks-Stengel; Terry Dale Smith; Sandra K. Fairbanks
Project Manager
First Name
Bradley
Last Name
Walhof
Organization Name
KOJB Radio
Phone
218-335-7252
Email
brad.walhof@llojibwe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555