Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$83,799
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2017
End Date
June 2018
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Carlton
Carlton
Project Overview

Project Goals and Objectives: With this proposal, 1) we seek to increase Ojibwe proficiency intergenerational language speaking opportunities for community members within our camp and afterwards. 2) We want to develop teaching materials for outdoor activities for use in any camp setting, and 3) Provide a model for professional development of language camp staff.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN 2017 Session Law, Regular Session, Chapter 91, Article 4 Subd. 9
2018 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$83,799
Direct expenses
$83,799
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

People will speak Ojibwe at camp, We will develop teaching curriculum for six camp activities (Tug of war, canoeing, horsehoes, number games, plants and medicines and water safety), and we will have developed job descriptions and a trained staff to handle OJibwe Language Immersion Camp.

Source of Additional Funds

Tribal program Camp funds 100% Legacy amendment funded

Recipient Board Members
Kevin R. Dupuis, Sr. (Chairman), Ferdinand Martineau Jr. (secretary/Treasurer), Vanessa L. Northrup, District I Rep, Bruce M. Savage, District II Rep, Roger M. Smith, Sr. District III Rep
Project Manager
First Name
Dr. Janis
Last Name
Fairbanks
Organization Name
FDL Band
Street Address
1720 Big Lake Road
City
Cloquet
State
MN
Zip Code
55720
Phone
218/878-7351
Email
JanisFairbanks@FDLREZ.COM
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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