Minnesota funding available.

[Patricia Albers]

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 years.

>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.
>
>Bob
>
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>Foundation Supports Language Revitalization in Minnesota
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>
>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.
>
>Resources are targeted to the following priority areas:
>
>(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.
>
>(2) Community planning initiatives, including research projects that
>prepare a Native community to produce new and younger Native
>language speakers.
>
>(3) Curriculum development projects in all areas of Native language
>instruction.
>
>(4) Collaborative efforts, information sharing, and technical assistance.
>
>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.
>
>The next application deadline will be March 15, 2004.
>
>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 at grottofoundation.org;
>763/277-3436). Visit the program webpage at:
>
>
><http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html>http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html
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