The Somali community in Rochester, MN, is one of the most connected cultural groups in the region.
Our project hopes to untangle the rich culture that is often hidden from the public sphere in Rochester,
Unity begins with knowing your neighbors. MN. Through the Humanities Center's Cultural Grant, we will
implement a program to inform and teach our fellow neighbors about the Somali culture. Our platform will be based on speakers, multimedia, tv
programming, and print.
We will prepare resource kits for elementary students which will introduce the traditional arts and crafts of Turkey, as situated within the broader historical and geographical context. Because the kits will meet the guidelines of MN Academic Standards, they can be used in Social Studies and Arts classes as part of cultural diversity activities. The kits will include artifacts, documents, DVDs, curriculum guides and implementation suggestions for students to learn through hands-on experiences.
