Ojibwe Language Revitalization: Mino Bimaadiziwin

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$71,225
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Recipient Type
Public College/University
Status
In Progress
Start Date
November 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Mahnomen
Mahnomen
Project Overview

Objective 1: Offer enhanced Ojibwemowin curriculum and language learning activities to students in the classroom and through the Language and Culture Center. Objective 2: Offer thoughtfully planned and well-developed Ojibwe language activities and monthly cultural awareness in-service activities for college staff/ faculty.

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$71,225
Direct expenses
$64,750
Administration costs
$6,475
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Outcome 1: Students will gain the linguistic and cultural knowledge and understanding needed to be able to speak and comprehend word/phrase choice and usage in the Ojibwe language. Outcome 2: Staff and faculty will learn how to use language and cultural teachings in a way that supports an immersive college experience

Recipient Board Members
Dana Goodwin, Monica Hedstrom, Billie Annette, LeAnn Person, Jacob McArthur, Kris Manning, Michael Fairbanks, Michael LaRoque,
Project Manager
First Name
Anna
Last Name
Sheppard
Organization Name
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Street Address
2250 College Rd PO Box 479
City
Mahnomen
State
MN
Zip Code
56557
Phone
(218) 935-0417
Administered By
Administered by
Location

161 Saint Anthony Ave
Suite 919
St. Paul, MN 55103