American Indian OIC Ojibwe Instruction for Urban Youth

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,093
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
American Indian OIC
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
February 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Hennepin
Hennepin
Project Overview

The goals of this project are threefold: 1) to provide Native high school students a strong connection to their Indigenous roots during secondary education, 2) to spread the knowledge of first language speakers and increase the number of Ojibwe language speakers, and 3) harness the benefits of culturally relevant education to increase Dakoda Prep students' educational outcomes.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
2021 Minnesota Session Laws, 92nd Legislature, Special Session Chapter 1, Article 4, Sec. 2, Subdivision 9
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$37,093
Direct expenses
$34,744
Administration costs
$2,349
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.31
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

AIOIC continuously evaluates the efficacy of its programs by using a variety of tools to show participant progress and overall program outcomes. This project will be monitored consistently by the staff involved, evaluated by leadership monthly, and evaluated by AIOIC's Board of Directors quarterly through an agencywide, contract-specific scorecard. Quantitative data will be collected and tracked for: World Language credit attainment, Graduation rate, Rate of post-secondary enrollment

Source of Additional Funds

Individual donors & Private Donation

Recipient Board Members
Danielle Grant, Donald J. Flower, Charles Bolger, Clyde Bellecourt, Joe Hobot, Amy Koch, Summer Miller, Sheri Reimers, & Reed Velo
Project Manager
First Name
Katie
Last Name
Fitzpatrick
Organization Name
American Indian OIC
Street Address
1845 East Franklin Avenue
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55404
Phone
612-341-3358
Email
katief@aioic.org
Administered By
Administered by
Location

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