Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

The Ben Guthrie Lac du Flambeau Public Library will utilize funding to expand their Ojibwemown (Ojibwe language) classes. The classes, held at the library, allow participants to learn Ojibwe and access the library's resources that improve literacy and support workforce development. Funding will allow the library to work with a community elder as teacher to build an experience that focuses on a full Ojibwemowin immersion with other Ojibwe speakers. In addition, the library will purchase two computers, supplies, books, materials and support their library workforce to attend a skill-enhancing professional development national conference to help strengthen the library services. The project will provide direct benefit to tribal citizens, youth to elders, within its project service area.