Kitchigami Reads/Kitchigami Writes: Anton Treuer, Author
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,913
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2012
End Date
May 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Beltrami
Cass
Crow Wing
Hubbard
Project Overview
Anton Treuer, author from Bemidji area in our region, agreed to visit four of our largest communities and presented on his most recent book Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask. He facilitated a dialogue after presenting on his book and many questions were answered from Prof. Treuer’s experience representing his personal viewpoint.
Project Details
Event Dates, Locations and Attendance at each individual event: Brainerd 31 May 2012; Bemidji 29 May 2012; Cass Lake 30 May 2012; Park Rapids 30 May 2012 / ATTENDANCE: Brainerd 83; Bemidji 98; Cass Lake 21; Park Rapids 61
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$1,913
Other Funds Leveraged
$590
Direct expenses
$2,503
Administration costs
$49
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
1. Participants will experience an increase in knowledge
2. Local writers will, for workshop events, experience an increase in skill or attitude to their ability as writers.
Measurable Outcome(s)
In response to an in-house survey, 81% strongly agreed that the event met their expectations, and 66% strongly agreed that the program was meaningful for all ages. 85% strongly agreed that the presentation was an enjoyable learning experience, and 81% strongly agreed that it enhanced their understanding of Native Americans in Minnesota. 39% indicated they had not attended such an event in the past.
Source of Additional Funds
Kitchigami Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Marian
Last Name
Ridge
Organization Name
Kitchigami Regional Library
Street Address
310 2nd Street North, P.O. Box 84
City
Pine River
State
MN
Zip Code
56474
Phone
(218)587-2171
Email
mfridge@tds.net
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