Warrior Nation, A History of the Red Lake Ojibwe with Anton Treuer

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,000
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2016
End Date
May 2016
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Preservation
Counties Affected
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
St. Louis
Carlton
Cook
Itasca
Koochiching
Lake
St. Louis
Project Overview

Anton Treuer shared his oral histories gathered from tribal elders across the reservation that told a fascinating history of the Red Lake Ojibwe. The Red Lake Band made available its archival collections, including the personal papers of Peter Graves, the political strategist and tribal leader of the first half of the twentieth century.

Project Details

377 participated

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2015 Chapter 2--S.F. No. 1, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 5
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$9,000
Other Funds Leveraged
$1,737
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The intended outcome of the program is to allow patrons the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of Minnesota, specifically the Ojibwe Nations. A survey was distributed to receive feedback from those attending the programs.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Surveys were distributed to participants at all programs. 98% strongly agreed that this was an enjoyable experience and 98% strongly agreed that they would attend a similar event. Comments: "This was very thought provoking." "It would be good for society if more Minnesotans heard Mr. Treuer." "Very effective presentation-increased awareness on many levels."

Source of Additional Funds

16 libraries provided space staff, and additional promotion for the programs and approximately 15 regional newspapers provided marketing through press releases, photos and interviews with artists and performers.

Project Manager
First Name
Jim
Last Name
Weikum
Organization Name
Arrowhead Library System
Street Address
5528 Emerald Avenue
City
Mt. Iron
State
MN
Zip Code
55768
Phone
218-741-3840 ext. 230
Email
jim.weikum@alslib.info
Administered By
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Location

1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113-4266

Phone
651-582-8200