Mn Legacy 2018-2019

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Niigaane
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2018
End Date
June 2019
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Cass
Cass
Project Overview

The Niigaane program focus is on Ojibwemowin curriculum development and delivery. Ojibwemowin is the vehicle used to educate our students in kindergarten through sixth grade. We rely on our First Language Elder Speakers to help facilitate and guide our teachers and students in Ojibwe language acquisition. Ojibwe cultural activities are integrated within the academic lessons. Ojibwemowin classes and family centered activities are hosted by Niigaane staff to promote language preservation and acquisition efforts for all family and community members.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN 2017 Session Law, Regular Session, Chapter 91, Article 4 Subd. 9(b)
2019 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$125,000
Direct expenses
$104,428
Administration costs
$20,572
Number of full time equivalents funded
2
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Niigaane staff expand on oral language assessments per grade level; continue to develop and compile Ojibwe language content-based instruction for language learners; weekly Ojibwe language classes held for Parents and community members

Recipient Board Members
Laurie Harper (Chair), Sarah Wakanabo (vice-Chair), Anita Cloud (Secretary), Kathryn Fairbanks (Treasurer), Shirley Young, Ron Burnette, Ingrid Messarina-Tibbets
Project Manager
First Name
Victoria
Last Name
Wind
Organization Name
Niigaane
Street Address
15353 Silver Eagle Dr NW
City
Bena
State
MN
Zip Code
56626
Phone
218-665-3001
Email
viwind@bugschool.k12.mn.us
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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