PIIC

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$41,288
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$91,119
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Prairie Island Indian Community
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
June 2017
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Goodhue
Goodhue
Project Overview

To revitalize our Dakota language and increase the use of our language through classes, immersion efforts and activities promoting Dakota use throughout the community.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

NA

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

NA

Conflict of Interest Contact

NA

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN 2015 Session Law, 1st Special, Article 4, Sect. 2, Subd. 2
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$41,288
Direct expenses
$40,800
Administration costs
$488
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To implement a safe, nurturing Dakota Language speaking classes with an immersion program that actively engages at least 15 speakers.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Dates were confirmed as well as Dakota language teacher commitments. We continue to plan for the summer language immersion camp.

Description of Funds
Other funds leveraged
Source of Additional Funds

13% Tribal funding

Recipient Board Members
Sovereign Nation; Tribal Council
Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN 2015 Session Law, 1st Special, Article 4, Sect. 2, Subd. 2
2017 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$91,119
Direct expenses
$88
Administration costs
$2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

To implement a safe, nurturing Dakota Language speaking classes with an immersion program that actively engages at least 15 speakers.

Source of Additional Funds

13% Tribal funding

Recipient Board Members
Sovereign Nation; Tribal Council
Project Manager
First Name
Danny
Last Name
Harjo
Organization Name
The Prairie Island Indian Community
Street Address
5636 Sturgeon Lake Road
City
Welch
State
MN
Zip Code
55089
Phone
(651)385-4117
Email
dharjo@piic.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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