Language and Culture Resource Center to locate and centralize the existing resources relating to the Bois Forte Language and culuture. To also provide Bois Forte community with opportunities to learn the language and culture, not only in an edcuational setting but also in a hands on setting while engaging cultural practices.
This series is designed to build cross-cultural connections and understanding, and connections to the values of creativity and inclusivity. The specific arts and cultural activities included in this proposal include: 1) Underrepresented Visual Artist Series; 2) Theater production of POTUS 2) Theater production of Invisible Fences; 3) Minnesota Media Arts School (MMAS) Partnership with Underrepresented Communities; 4) Underrepresented Filmmaker Focus at the Minnesota Film Festival; 5) LGBTQIIA+ / BIPOC / Elder / Disabled Feature Storytelling Series.
1. Increased head start/day care curriculum prepared for future years a. Find current and past curriculum to update them b. Identify and visit programs to help model or help increase language and cultural output c. Purchase supplies/curriculum to be used for future years 2. Increased participation and language usage from adults a. Maintaining current language programs available b. Increasing teacher fluency c. Purchase giveaways or materials to be handed out 3. Teacher buy-in and work flows a. Incorporating training days for staff b. Increase language usage while at work c.
1. Increased head start/day care language and culture a. Increased cultural activities and language by kids b. Identify and visit programs to help model or help increase language and cultural output c. Purchase supplies/curriculum to be used for future years 2. Increased participation and language usage from adults a. Maintaining current language programs available b. Increasing participating adult fluency through testing materials c. New recommendations for language hand outs. 3. Teacher buy-in and work flows a. Incorporating training days for staff b.
Bois Forte Tribal Language Program will work during the FY25 to build background in the Ojibwe langauage and culture for our Tribal Entities, Departments, and Band/Community Members. To achieve proficiency in Ojibwe language for our Tribal Entities, Departments, and Band/Community Members, we will continue to host Ojibwe Langauge sessions both in person and virtually. Bois Forte Tribal Government Language Program wll plan to host cultural events using Ojibwe language in instruction.
Bois Forte Tribal Language Program will work during the FY25 to build background in the Ojibwe langauage and culture for our Tribal Entities, Departments, and Band/Community Members. To achieve proficiency in Ojibwe language for our Tribal Entities, Departments, and Band/Community Members, we will continue to host Ojibwe Langauge sessions both in person and virtually. Bois Forte Tribal Government Language Program wll plan to host cultural events using Ojibwe language in instruction.
