KOJB - The Ojibwemowin, Learning Ojibwe Language

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
September 2017
Project Overview

These weekly 10-minute radio segments will focus on teaching the Ojibwe Language. Each segment features a differennt Ojibwe phrase. The program will focus on a language that is entirely focused in this region of Minnesota. It has many dialects with several dialects only spoken in Minnesota.

Number of full time equivalents funded
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Production of weekly ten minute radio segments teaching the Ojibwe Language. The number of web hits and visitors. A measure of the number of Facebook impressions. This program will teach the Ojibwe language one phrase at a time. First language speakers of the Ojibwe language are passing on. The program will increase student exposure to the language and people will trust Minnesota's stewardship of public culture and history. Arts, culture and history will thrive in Minnesota. The Ojibwe language is part of the culture and history that made Minnesota. The story in language needs to be told to a wider audience.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Law, 1st Special Session, 2015, Chapter 2, Art. 4, Sec. 2, Subd. 6 (e).
Appropriation Language

$1,600,000 each year is appropriated for a grant 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
0.15
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Production of weekly ten minute radio segments teaching the Ojibwe Language. The number of web hits and visitors. A measure of the number of Facebook impressions. This program will teach the Ojibwe language one phrase at a time. First language speakers of the Ojibwe language are passing on. The program will increase student exposure to the language and people will trust Minnesota's stewardship of public culture and history. Arts, culture and history will thrive in Minnesota. The Ojibwe language is part of the culture and history that made Minnesota. The story in language needs to be told to a wider audience.

Project Manager
First Name
Brad
Last Name
Walhof
Organization Name
KOJB RADIO
Street Address
6920 Little Wolf Rd NW
City
Cass Lake
State
MN
Zip Code
56633
Email
brad.walhof@llojibwe.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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

Phone
651-201-2555