|
Maada'ookiing Grants Awarded
Congratulations & Miigwech Summer/Fall 2024 Grantees!
Cassandra Losh, Deer River: $2,500
To hold classes teaching traditional Ojibwe floral art on various mediums in District 1 of the Leech Lake Reservation.
Danielle Fairbanks, Duluth: $2,500
To hold classes for the Duluth Native American community to learn about traditional moccasin construction and design.
Chantel Novak, Cass Lake: $2,500
To hold a multi-day class teaching native youth beadwork in District 1 of the Leech Lake Reservation.
Emma Carlson, Grand Portage: $5,000
To provide supplies and space for Grand Portage elders to gather and create sewing projects.
David Wise, Sawyer: $5,000
To support a series of classes about harvesting, processing, and utilizing bison.
Jessica Bobrowski, Deer River: $2,500
To support a series of classes that bring community members together with native artists in Itasca County.
John Daniel, Redby: $2,500
To support documenting and sharing audio and video Ojibwe language speakers in the region.
Sharon Nordrum, Laporte: $5,000
To support a series of gatherings at Leech Lake District 1 to play Snow Snakes, a traditional Ojibwe wintertime game.
Victoria McMillen, Cloquet: $2,500
To support gatherings where community members can create cultural items and learn about leatherworking on Fond du Lac Reservation.
John McMillen, Cloquet: $2,500
To support community gatherings where men and boys can create drumsticks and learn drum teachings at Fond du Lac Reservation.
| 
