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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">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></P>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Foundation Supports Language Revitalization in Minnesota</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">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></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">Resources are targeted to the following priority areas:</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">(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></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">(2) Community planning initiatives, including research projects that prepare a Native community to produce new and younger Native language speakers.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">(3) Curriculum development projects in all areas of Native language instruction.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">(4) Collaborative efforts, information sharing, and technical assistance.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">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></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">The next application deadline will be March 15, 2004.</FONT>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">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></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New"> </FONT><A HREF="http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Courier New">http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html</FONT></U></A>
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