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<div><font face="Times" size="+2" color="#000000">The Grotto
Foundation has been a strong and much needed advocate of native
language interests in the state of Minnesota over the past four
years. They have co-sponsored two important language conferences
with the Department of American Indian Studies at UofM-Twin Cities.
The first focused on efforts to revitalize Dakota language programming
in schools and communities region-wide, and the second addressed the
different Dakota and Ojibwe language initiatives that Grotto has
funded in Minnesota and Wisconsin in recent
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">While
the vast majority of professional linguists on this list get the SSILA
Newsletter, I know some members do not, so I'm forwarding this from
the latest SSILA mailing. I know nothing about the group
personally, but it might be of help to groups involved in
revitalization in the North Country.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New"
size="-1">Bob</font><br>
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<font face="Courier New" size="-1">Foundation Supports Language
Revitalization in Minnesota</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">The
Grotto Foundation of Minneapolis, in partnership with community
leaders and language activists, has made a long-term commitment to the
revitalization and restoration of Minnesota's indigenous
languages, in particular Ojibwe and Dakota, within Native families and
communities. Resources will be used to seed and nurture viable
community programs and initiatives that show promise in producing new
Native language speakers; have potential for long-lasting family and
community impact; and demonstrate the capacity to sustain language
revitalization efforts beyond initial Grotto Foundation
support.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New"
size="-1">Resources are targeted to the following priority
areas:</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">(1)
Promising indigenous language revitalization models, including
master-apprentice programs, immersion schools, language nests,
community language societies or language support organizations,
teacher training programs, and innovative new approaches.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">(2)
Community planning initiatives, including research projects that
prepare a Native community to produce new and younger Native language
speakers.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">(3)
Curriculum development projects in all areas of Native language
instruction.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">(4)
Collaborative efforts, information sharing, and technical
assistance.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New"
size="-1">Eligible to apply are Federally recognized Indian tribes,
colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and community
groups that have experience and commitment in service to Native
Americans in the Minnesota region. Approximately $300,000 is
available on an annual basis, and grants will typically range from
$10,000 to $50,000 for one year.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">The
next application deadline will be March 15, 2004.</font><br>
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<blockquote type="cite" cite><font face="Courier New" size="-1">For
further information contact: Gabrielle Strong, Program Officer,
Grotto Foundation, W-1050 First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota
St, St. Paul, MN 55101-1312 (gstrong@grottofoundation.org;
763/277-3436). Visit the program webpage at:</font><br>
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> <a href="http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html"><font
face="Courier New" size="-1"
color="#0000FF"><u>http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html</u
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