Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Conference

http://www.tribalconference.org/

For information about upcoming Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums Events, check out the 2010—2012 Workshops, Institutes, and Conferences.

About the Project

In 2006 the Western Council of State Libraries (WCSL) submitted a grant application to the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to fund 2 National Tribal Conferences and several Immersion Institutes commencing in 2007 through 2009.

The first 2007 National Conference was held in Oklahoma. The Interim Narrative Report on the Preserving Language, Memory, and Lifeways: A Continuing Education Project for 21st Century Librarians covers the work done during the 2007 conference.

The 2008 Immersion Institutes were held throughout 2008.

The final 2009 National Conference was held in Portland, Oregon. The Interim Report on the Preserving Language, Memory, and Lifeways: A Continuing Education Project for 21st Century Native American Librarians covers the work done during the 2009 conference.

The current grant concept originated from a multi-partner Arizona IMLS National Leadership Grant. This grant project is to continue to build upon the foundation from those earlier efforts to: create a network of support for tribal cultural institutions and programs; articulate contemporary issues related to the development of tribal libraries, archives and museums; and encourage collaboration among tribal and non-tribal institutions.