Grand Portage Language Revitalization Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$65,209
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Ojibwe
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
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Project Overview

Provide daily Ojibwe language instruction for grades 6-12

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$65,209
Direct expenses
$55,801
Administration costs
$9,408
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

All Grand Portage students graduate high school with speaking, listening, and writing Ojibwe skills Intermediate High level as defined by ACTFL.

Recipient Board Members
Dr. Erik Martin Redix, Anna Deschampe, Travis Novitsky, Leslie Olson, Dr. Margaret Noodin, Cherie James, Michael Zimmerman Jr., Davin Sherer, Steven StandingCloud, Rosie Novitsky, Kat Sherer
Project Manager
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Deschampe
Organization Name
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Street Address
83 Stevens Road
City
Grand Portage
State
MN
Zip Code
55605
Phone
(218) 475-2277
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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