Many Voices, One Minnesota: The Somali People
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$330
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
November 2014
End Date
November 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Project Overview
With the onset of civil war in the African nation of Somalia in 1990s, the Twin Cities became a center for Somali refugees. Macalester professor Ahmed Samatar will talk about the challenges of successful adaptation.
Project Details
37 participated
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2015 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota for 2013 Chapter 137, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$330
Other Funds Leveraged
$0
Direct expenses
$330
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
Increased recognition of the rich historical traditions of Minnesota. Heightened visibility for the library as a cultural center.
Measurable Outcome(s)
With the onset of civil war in the African nation of Somalia in 1990s, the Twin Cities became a center for Somali refugees. Macalester professor Ahmed Samatar talked about the challenges of successful adaptation.
Project Manager
First Name
Ken
Last Name
Behringer
Organization Name
MELSA
Street Address
1619 Dayton Avenue, Suite 314
City
Saint Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
651-645-5731
Email
ken@melsa.org
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