KAWE - Native Birch Bark Canoe Documentary

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,664
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
KAWE Lakeland Public Television
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2011
End Date
December 2011
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Project Overview

Lakeland Public Televison's production crew spent a full week gathering footage of individuals re-creating a replica of an 1860s Ojibwa birch bark canoe in Longville, MN. The racially mixed grous of Native Americans and Caucasians worked to create a wedding gift for a couple that have Native American ties. The purpose of the documentary is to educate the public about the importance of preserving culture and history of indigenous people's way of life.

Legal Citation / Subdivision
Minnesota Laws, 2011, 1st Special Session, Chapter 6, Article 4, Section 2, Subd. 6
2012 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$17,664
Direct expenses
$17,664
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.225
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increased interest in and revenues for participants due to exposure, web hits.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Lakeland Public Television's Legacy production crew spent a full week gathering footage of individuals re-creating a replica of an 1860s Ojibwa birch bark canoe in Longville, MN. This work resulted in the 60 minute documentary "Birch Bark Canoe", which premiered on March 6th 2012 with very positive reviews from our audience. The racially mixed groups including Native Americans and Caucasians worked to create a wedding gift for a couple that have Native American ties. The purpose of this documentary is to educate the public about the importance of preserving culture and history of indigenous people's way of life.

Description of Funds
Salaries/Benefits $8817; Contracted Services $120; Equipment $3065; Supplies $642; Travel $220; Distribution $4800
Recipient Board Members
Ray Gildow, Steve Howard, Sue Kringen, Paul Hunt, Dr. Jim Bensen, Jean Castle, Jim Hanko, Susan Holden, Ray Holm, Doug Oman, Cal Rice, Chris Ruttger
Project Manager
First Name
Bill
Last Name
Sanford
Organization Name
Lakeland Public Television
Street Address
1500 Birchmont Drive NE
City
Bemidji
State
MN
Zip Code
56601
Administered By
Administered by
Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555