Somali Language Heritage Program

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$60,300
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minneapolis Public Schools
Status
In Progress
Start Date
June 2024
End Date
May 2025
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

This project will support the newly developed Somali Heritage Language Program. Somali has rich oral traditions as foundational elements of language usage and development. As a less commonly taught language, Somali often lacks accessible curricula within mainstream publishing companies. It will specifically support the development or continuation of projects at four school sites: Sullivan Steam Magnet, Lyndale Community School, Heritage Academy and South High.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2023, Regular Session, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 8
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$60,300
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Recipient Board Members
Sharon El-Amin (Chair), Collin Beachy (Vice-Chair), Abdul Abdi (Treasurer), Lori Norvell (Clerk), Fathia Feerayarre (Director), Adriana Cerrillo (Director), Ira Jourdain (Director), Kim Ellison (Director), Joyner Emerick (Director), Halimah Abdullah (Student Representative), Abdihafid Mohamed (Student Representative)
Project Manager
First Name
Muhidin
Last Name
Warfa
Administered By
Administered by
Location

987 Ivy Avenue East
St. Paul, MN 55106

Phone
651-774-0205
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