History of Leech Lake

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Start Date
September 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Itasca
Morrison
Todd
Wadena
Aitkin
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Itasca
Morrison
Todd
Wadena
Project Overview

History of Leech Lake, is a show about uncovering important and unknown aspects of the area's history especially relating to Native American history. The host will share stories and memories of Leech Lake history. Through recollections of times and people, the show's host will explore memories and stories that are seldom told, and for sure, not found in any text books. Drawing on expertise from elders and other oral histories, History of Leech Lake' will provide a rich historical perspective to American Indian life and how it relates today. The ten-minute shows will explore a range of topics including: early history, land stewardship, women's roles and cultural practices.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws-2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6 (d)
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Result in more locally and Minnesota content produced by public radio.
Result in more content produced by public radio, educating listeners about Minnesota's Native American culture and history.

Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Phone
651-587-5560
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
Administered By
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Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555