White Earth Nation Tribal Grant

Project Details by Fiscal Year
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
White Earth Nation
Recipient Type
Tribal Government
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2022
End Date
June 2022
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Mahnomen
Mahnomen
Project Overview

1.) Develop and create an Ojibwe Language Resource Kit for our White Earth Ojibwemowin Teachers who have attained Eminence. 2.) Provide technology for Ojibwemowin Teachers to utilize language apps and programs in the classroom during community gatherings. 3.) White Earth will purchase a block of Rosetta Stone Level 1 Ojibwemowin subscriptions for Enrollees and Non-Enrollees. 4.) White Earth will establish virtual weekly community Language Tables. 5.) White Earth will establish virtual weekly Teacher language tables, closed to the public. 6.) White Earth will facilitate a Summer Language Gathering to provide an environment for teachers and session leaders to engage in Ojibwemowin discussions and lessons to enhance their conversation skills and abilities.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2019 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 9
Direct expenses
$110,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Teachers will receive resources that are accurate and appropriate for varying age and skill levels. 2. Teachers will participate in community Language Tables. 3. Conduct at least one meeting or lesson (virtual or in person). 4. Enrollees, non-enrollees, students, elders, etc. will build language skills and abilities. 5. White Earth Education will progress monitor those who enroll. 6. Increase engagement with community. 7. Increased opportunities for language teachers to create and present lessons. 8. Increased opportunity for language teachers to build their language skills. 9. Attendees will participate in language and cultural activities for the duration of the gathering. 10. Attendees will strengthen and enhance their language skills.

Recipient Board Members
Michael Fairbanks, Michael LaRoque, Henry George Fox, Eugene Sommers, Cheryl 'Annie' Jackson
Legal Citation / Subdivision
2019 Minnesota Special Session Laws, Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 9
Direct expenses
$110,000
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

1. Teachers will receive resources that are accurate and appropriate for varying age and skill levels. 2. Teachers will participate in community Language Tables. 3. Conduct at least one meeting or lesson (virtual or in person). 4. Enrollees, non-enrollees, students, elders, etc. will build language skills and abilities. 5. White Earth Education will progress monitor those who enroll. 6. Increase engagement with community. 7. Increased opportunities for language teachers to create and present lessons. 8. Increased opportunity for language teachers to build their language skills. 9. Attendees will participate in language and cultural activities for the duration of the gathering. 10. Attendees will strengthen and enhance their language skills.

Recipient Board Members
Michael Fairbanks, Michael LaRoque, Henry George Fox, Eugene Sommers, Cheryl 'Annie' Jackson
Project Manager
Street Address
35500 Eagle View Road
City
Ogema
State
MN
Zip Code
56569
Phone
218-983-3285
Email
michael.fairbanks@whiteearth-nsn.gov
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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