Strongville
Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
Start Date
September 2023
End Date
June 2025
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Carlton
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
St. Louis
Project Overview
Strongville: is a historical site in Nett Lake MN. Families once lived there and farmed crops there. The families that lived there predominately spoke Anishanabemoen. There is also speculation that former Chiefs of Nett Lake would gather there to hold community meetings. KBFT will research, produce, and broadcast five 5-minute radio segments that will explore family history, genetic lineage, historical artifacts, and more.
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2024 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Session Laws-2023, Chapter 40, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 6 (d)
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Result in more locally and Minnesota content produced by public radio. Minnesotans will have a better understanding of Native American culture and history.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Outcome Data Not Yet Known
Project Manager
First Name
Joel
Last Name
Glaser
Organization Name
Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Phone
651-587-5575
Email
jglaser@ampers.org
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