Writer Ka Vang Presentation
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
February 2014
End Date
February 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Douglas
Project Overview
To complement the Community Read program, of "The Latehomecomer", Ka Vang, a Hmong-Minnesotan spoke about her life and heritage. Ka Vang's story parallels that of Kao Kalia Yang and this presentation helped the participants better understand Hmong culture.
Project Details
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Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2014 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2014 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$400
Other Funds Leveraged
$220
Direct expenses
$1,550
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
To increase participants understanding of the Community Read book.
Measurable Outcome(s)
Survey indicated that the audience enjoyed the actual performance and learned new historical facts that enhanced their understanding of the Community Read book.
Source of Additional Funds
Douglas County Library, Douglas County Friends of the Library, Viking Library System, Community Read Organization, Inclusion Network
Project Manager
First Name
Peg
Last Name
Werner
Organization Name
Viking Library System
Street Address
1915 Fir Avenue West
City
Fergus Falls
State
MN
Zip Code
56537
Phone
218-739-5286
Email
pwerner@viking.lib.mn.us
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