Association Of Tribal Archives Libraries And Museums

Programs: 2016 international conferences of indigenous archives, libraries, and museums held in phoenix, az october 9-12 on gila river indian community was attended by over 800 individuals. Programming included summits on nagpra and language, and preconference workshops/tours to local institutions such as the heard, huhugam heritage center and arizona state museum. Main days of programming were on the 11th and 12th with over 90 sessions offered. Note that there is an overlap between years as the conferences are held in october. Income is collected in one fiscal year and expended in another. Info available at http://www. Atalm. Org/node/58

to honor recently deceased native children's book author, greg rodgers, books were given in his name to tribal libraries.

2017 international conferences of indigenous archives, libraries, and museums outside of albuquerque, nm on the santa ana pueblo lands. The conference will take place october 9-12 and is expected to be attended by approximately 700 individuals. Programming will include federal meetings/forums, preconference workshops and sessions devoted to topics relevant to tribal archives, libraries and museums. Note that there is an overlap between years as the conferences is held in october 2017. Income is collected in one fiscal year and expended in another. Info available at http://atalm. Org/node/63

one of atalm's current special projects is support of a "excellence in native history" award for the oklahoma national history day program. This award is given in recognition of demonstrated excellence in the study of native history. Two $250 prizes were awarded to an outstanding individual or group project in both the junior and senior divisions that documents and analyzes the native american experience.