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A new smartphone app created with the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community is making the endangered Ojibwe language accessible to younger generations through stories, traditions, and cultural knowledge. With most of the 50,000 remaining speakers over age 70, the free app offers hope for preserving a language UNESCO lists as "severely endangered."
The Bush Foundation has quietly funded extraordinary community wins across Minnesota and the Dakotas since 1953. From training Ojibwe language teachers to creating loan pools for Black homebuyers, this powerhouse is proving what strategic giving can accomplish.
Since 1953, the Bush Foundation has quietly shaped communities across Minnesota and the Dakotas, funding everything from Ojibwe language programs to loan pools for Black homebuyers. Now its president is sharing how modern philanthropy is evolving to meet communities where they are.
A young Native American woman created shoulder-sized robots that teach endangered Indigenous languages through play, turning cultural preservation into hands-on science. Hundreds of children across the country are now programming these creatures to speak words their great-grandparents feared would disappear forever.
The Obama Presidential Center welcomed hundreds to a traditional Native American dance celebration Saturday, featuring Indigenous performers from Chicago-area tribes. The hourlong cultural showcase invited the community to participate in honoring Indigenous heritage.
A Canadian program teaches teenagers computer science by having them remix songs from Indigenous artists, turning STEM education into a celebration of culture. The initiative pairs tech skills with powerful conversations about First Nations experiences.
The first full moon of spring lights up the sky April 1, offering skywatchers a rare chance to see it shine alongside the bright star Spica. Even better news: May brings two full moons, including a special Blue Moon.