KOJB - Ojibwemowin, Learning the Ojibwe Language

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2017
End Date
June 2019
Project Overview

This segment introduces conversational Ojibwe back into the community's daily lives. This is a critical endeavor as more and more Ojibwe language speakers pass away, threatening the future of the language. Since repetition and memorizing is key to acquiring this language, that is the instructor's and the show's main focus. Each week on this 10-minute program, the host-instructor teaches the core meanings and the stories associated with the words, while focusing on Ojibwe language and the basic fundamentals. Listeners learn more, building on what was taught in the previous week. Ojibwemowin has many dialects and the host-instructor helps listeners get past that potential confusion with this approach. The Ojibwemowin, Learning the Ojibwe Language is an invaluable program creating a wider under- standing and knowledge of this beautiful language, and an important tool in keeping the language alive.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2
Appropriation Language

$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.21
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased interest in Native American culture through weekly programs targeting underserved audience in our listening area. A result of listening to this program will increase interest in the culture of Indians in Minnesota. Survey of listeners will allow KOJB to determine the success of the educational aspects of the program.

Proposed Outcomes Achieved
Achieved Proposed Outcomes
Recipient Board Members
Carri Jones Chairwoman, Donald Finn Secretary/Treasurer, Robbie Howe District 1 Rep, Steve White District 2 Rep, Leroy Staples Fairbanks III district 3 Rep
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2017, Chapter 91, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 68
Appropriation Language

$1,470,000 the first year and $1,666,000 the second year are to the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations for production and acquisition grants in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 129D.19.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.21
Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased interest in Native American culture through weekly programs targeting underserved audience in our listening area.Increased interest in the culture of Indians in Minnestoa.Survey of listeners will allow KOJB to determine the success of the educational aspects of the program

Recipient Board Members
Carri Jones Chairwoman, Donald Finn Secretary/Treasurer, Robbie Howe District 1 Rep, Steve White District 2 Rep, Leroy Staples Fairbanks III district 3 Rep
Project Manager
First Name
Brad
Last Name
Walhof
Organization Name
KOJB
Street Address
6920 Little Wolf Rd NW
City
Cass Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
56633
Phone
2183395652
Email
brad.walhof@llojibwe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555