The tough problem I wish to work on with others is to involve Native and non-Native youth in claiming ownership of their community. This will include increasing their knowledge of the community, committing to a project or event in the community and
Latino culture does not recognize barriers to school success, such as mental health problems or learning disabilities. Even when Latino families recognize that there is a disability, most are not aware what their rights are for accessing services in
The loss of language in the American Indian community erodes the ability to pass on cultural values and norm, which in turn negatively affects early childhood development. My fellowship will address the need for a culturally specific early childhood
With the passing of Native elders, knowledge also dies. There is a critical need to reach elders and document their stories, such as stories about the stars, to preserve and foster our culture and language. My goal is to help prevent the loss of and
North Minneapolis is greatly disconnected from our regional systems with limited access to other aspects of the City of Minneapolis. There are some unique opportunities that can help strengthen connectivity and access. The tough problem I wish to
Low-income urban neighborhoods, like North Minneapolis, face ongoing rounds of disinvestment. In these same communities, however, amazing nonprofit organizations and residents are leveraging resources and relationships to improve neighborhood
People living in rural areas who lack mobility due to age, income and/or illness have trouble accessing quality food at affordable prices. Small town grocery stores struggle to stay open because more affluent residents pass them by to drive longer
