The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin received a $150,000 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (CFDA 45.311) program. The grant will support the Ginanda Gikendaasomin Library in remote northern Wisconsin, with the aim of growing Ojibwemowin (Ojibwe language) and cultural teachings among the Tribal community. Key grant-funded activities include increased library staffing and programming such as an annual college and career fair, business and career symposium, culture and arts workshops, and various educational and enrichment clubs. The project will benefit the 1,353 Tribal members living in Red Cliff and nearby areas, with a focus on young adults aged 18-35. The grant award period runs from September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025.
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