Anton Treuer – History and Culture of the Ojibwe
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,453
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
May 2012
End Date
June 2012
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Becker
Clay
Mahnomen
Project Overview
Interactive presentation about Ojibwe history and culture, including treaties with the US government and the effects of immigration.
Project Details
187 people attended this program. Attendance by location was: Detroit Lakes Library (55), Hawley Library (21), Mahnomen Library (67), Moorhead Library (44).
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2012 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2011 Chapter 6, Article 4, Subdivision 4
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$4,453
Other Funds Leveraged
$127
Direct expenses
$4,580
Administration costs
$114
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.0138697318007663
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
A public presentation, engaging to the community by a respected expert on Indian history and language, with question and answers. Meeting between native scholar and library personnel (professional improvement, outreach with native communities), which can be satisfied by a meal together or visit before or after one of the presentations. Visit from an under-represented group (native) to local communities. Establish a lasting relationship between native professionals and your patrons via email and mail (presenter info shared with your attendees).
Measurable Outcome(s)
Select comments from participants:
"[I learned] more about the Ojibwe culture & [had] the opportunity to meet a published author."
Source of Additional Funds
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Project Manager
First Name
Liz
Last Name
Lynch
Organization Name
Lake Agassiz Regional Library
Street Address
118 5th Street South, P.O. Box 900
City
Moorhead
State
MN
Zip Code
56561
Phone
(218)233-3757 x127
Email
lynchl@exchange.larl.org
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