KKWE - Dibaajimowin
Dibaajimowin or “storytelling” will focus on cultural knowledge, teachings and history of the north country. This will include historic knowledge of place names in Anishinaabe Akiing (the land of the original people), stories on the history of changes in the land for instance the story of creation of the Boundary Waters Canoe area, Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and other regional parks of significance. The Dibaajimowin project will bring the history of local communities to the listening area by collaborating with the area Historical Societies and schools. We will target villages and communities within the boundaries of the White Earth Indian Reservation to recruit reporters and historians in our listening area. This program will be a 5 to 10 minutes production in audio format to be aired weekly and will be accessible through broadcast and by the web.
- Dibaajimowin will interweave culture and history throughout our listening area into more facets of community life
- More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will learn about our regional history
- Dibaajimowin will increase the knowledge and awareness of the way history affects people's lives and how that knowledge can help people make informed decisions for the future
- More Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, and incomes will hear stories about White Earth Reservation history including village history, clan history and stories about who we are and how we became
- MinneCulture audio documentaries highlight diverse communities, and increase awareness about Minnesota arts, culture, history and nature
- The extended 30-minute format allows for greater examination of a subject, and educates public broadcasting audiences
- MinneCulture documentaries increase exposure for local artists, historians, writers and others whose work is showcased through public broadcasting
- The live segments featured on MinneCulture represent diverse local artists, including Minnesotans of all ages, ethnicities, abilities and incomes who participate in arts and culture
- About 20% of this series features youth performances, offering increased exposure to what young people are doing in music and arts