Voyageurs and the MN Fur Trade
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2015 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$117
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient Type
Libraries
Status
Completed
Start Date
September 2014
End Date
September 2014
Activity Type
Education/Outreach/Engagement
Counties Affected
Blue Earth
Project Overview
Arn Kind, educator and historical performer, assumes the role of a French Voyageur and shares tales and facts about the early fur trade in northern Minnesota. This educational and lively program features period costumes and props to better relate the life of a fur trader and the culture and stories that surrounds him.
Project Details
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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
$117
Other Funds Leveraged
$160
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience will find this program both educational and enlightening and will come away with a better sense of the life of a French fur trader and the culture that still has a major influence in and around the northern United States and Canada. Program success will be based on anecdotal responses at the conclusion of the program.
Measurable Outcome(s)
The audience was entertained and learned new information about the French fur trade in Minnesota thanks to Arn Kind’s unique and historically accurate presentation. Based on comments from the participants, Mr. Kind’s presentation was very enjoyable and held their interest throughout the program.
Source of Additional Funds
Summit Senior Center, KEYC-TV, Mankato Free Press, New Country 93
Project Manager
First Name
Dayle
Last Name
Zelenka
Organization Name
Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative
Street Address
1400 Madison Avenue, Suite 622
City
Mankato
State
MN
Zip Code
56002-5488
Phone
507-625-6169
Email
dzelen@tds.lib.mn.us
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