Lower Sioux Immersion School Project

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$80,750
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Lower Sioux Indian Community
Recipient Type
K-12 Education
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Redwood
Redwood
Project Overview

Objective 1: Increase Dakota language immersion capacity of at least 30 early childhood educators and staff. Objective 2: Introduce and expand Dakota language learning among up to 26 students in grades 9-12 at Cedar Mountain Secondary School. Objective 3: Promote 15 K-8 youth, family, and community engagement in the language through classes, apprenticeships, and community events at the new Lower Sioux Intergenerational Incubator.

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$80,750
Direct expenses
$65,686
Administration costs
$15,064
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Objective 1: Increase Dakota language immersion capacity of at least 30 early childhood educators and staff. Objective 2: Introduce and expand Dakota language learning among up to 26 students in grades 9-12 at Cedar Mountain Secondary School. Objective 3: Promote 15 K-8 youth, family, and community engagement in the language through classes, apprenticeships, and community events at the new Lower Sioux Intergenerational Incubator.

Recipient Board Members
Robert Larsen, Robert Prescott, Joseph O'Brien, Kristi Schoen, Tyler Prescott
Project Manager
First Name
Robert
Last Name
Prescott
Organization Name
Lower Sioux Indian Community
Street Address
39527 Reservation Highway 1
City
Morton
State
MN
Zip Code
56270
Phone
(507) 697-6185
Email
bob.prescott@lowersioux.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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