Keweenaw Bay Indian Community

This cooperative effort between Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC), the Ojibwa Community Library, the Office of Violence against Women (OVW), and the Department of Health and Human Services’ “Positively You” teen program will increase library services and materials for at-risk families, teens, as well as the community as a whole. For the first time, it will allow underserved populations to use library resources in the safe environment of the OVW Transitional Home. And, to enhance local teen participation in library activities, mentors like author and KBIC member Shirley Brozzo will work with teens on journaling and help create a book of cultural anecdotes and family stories for the community. The project will sponsor annual literacy nights, where young writers and artists will showcase their work, which will then be compiled into a self-published “Empowering Futures” book celebrating their rich culture and personal creativity.