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IMLS Awards Grant Funds for Native American Library Services

IMLS Awards Grant Funds for Native American Library Services

Nineteen tribes were awarded funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for Native American Library Services grants. Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant projects may enhance existing library services or implement new library services, particularly as they relate to the goals in the updated Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. §9141): Makah Tribal Council – Neah Bay, WA Award Amount: $129,436 On behalf of the Makah Nation, the Makah Cultural and Research…

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WSL Updates for April 25, 2013

WSL Updates for April 25, 2013

Volume 9, April 25, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) THE NEW LIBRARY TRUSTEE MANUAL 2) FIDUCIARY DUTIES? COME TO FIRST TUESDAYS 3) CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY 4) SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ARSL FALL CONFERENCE 5) CELEBRATE WASHINGTON POETS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for April 4, 2013

WSL Updates for April 4, 2013

Volume 9, April 4, 2013 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE WINNERS ANNOUNCED 2) CONNECT WITH YOUR LIBRARY – A MOBILE APP FOR WASHINGTON 3) GRANT CYCLE FOR EARLY LEARNING EXTENDED 4) FREE WESTPAS WORKSHOP COMES TO OLYMPIA 5) SNEAK PREVIEW OF WASHINGTON LIBRARY TRUSTEE WIKI 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for December 6, 2012

WSL Updates for December 6, 2012

Volume 8, December 6, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FREE GENEALOGY WORKSHOP 2) LETTERS ABOUT LITERATURE 2013 DEADLINE APPROACHING 3) GATES MILLENNIUM SCHOLARS PROGRAM 4) AWARDS FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS 5) GRANTS FOR AMERICA’S HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

WSL Updates for November 29, 2012

WSL Updates for November 29, 2012

Volume 8, November 29, 2012 for the WSL Updates mailing list Topics include: 1) FIRST TUESDAYS – WASHINGTON RURAL HERITAGE DIGITAL COLLECTIONS 2) WANTED – BRANCH LIBRARIAN 3) PUBLIC INPUT NEEDED ON EARLY LEARNING 4) PLA SEEKING FEEDBACK ON DIGITAL LEARNING CENTER 5) FREE WORKSHOP – FUNDING PRESERVATION PROJECTS 6) FREE CE OPPORTUNITIES NEXT WEEK

Native American Bounty

Native American Bounty

Not long ago when I visited Judith Moses, the tribal librarian for the Colville Confederated tribes, she shared with me, a great way that she had come up with to promote foods which were the staples of the tribes before the white man arrived.  Judith produces a calendar which contains pictures of the food and recipes as to how to prepare them. This calendar wasn’t cheap to produce so Judith reached out to the WSU extension service.  They were happy to partner…

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Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce

Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce

Chief Joseph Washington State Library continues to celebrate Native American Heritage month by focusing on the history of Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce. The Nimi’ipuu (meaning “The Real People”) founded their villages in a 17 million acre swath of land that extended from the Bitteroot to the Blue mountains, especially along the banks of the Clearwater, Salmon, and Snake River drainages.  Their language is a part of the Sahaptian sub division of the Penutian linguistic family found  in the…

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The Long Journey of Ozette Potatoes

The Long Journey of Ozette Potatoes

Ozette Potatoes Not long ago as the WSL tribal library consultant I facilitated the annual meeting of the Washington State tribal librarians.  One of the topics up for discussion was the native foods.  The tribes are making a concerted effort to reintroduce them into tribal members diets both as a way to preserve tribal culture and to promote healthy eating habits. Tracy Hosselkuss, Lower Elwha tribe, talked about Ozette potatoes.  She said lots of folks in her area were growing this fingerling potatoes which  have…

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Looking for Pacific Northwest Native Resources?

Looking for Pacific Northwest Native Resources?

From the desk of Sean Lanksbury. PNW & Special Collections Librarian Washington State Library Pacific Northwest and Special Collections compiled a selection of resources on the language, culture and intercultural connections of the first peoples of the Pacific Northwest, as part of the Washington State Heritage Center’s exhibit “We’re Still Here: The Survival of Washington Indians.”  In honor of the federally recognized Native American Heritage Month 2012, the State Library is highlighting this list in hopes that it will stoke your interest in the diversity of…

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Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month

From the desk of Rand Simmons President Obama proclaimed November 2012 National Native American Heritage Month and November 23, 2012 Native American Heritage Day http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2012/11/01/presidential-proclamation-national-native-american-heritage-month-2012. Native American Heritage Month celebrates and honors American Indians and Alaska Natives, their history, identity, struggles, triumphs, and leadership. This month the Washington State Library and the Washington Secretary of State’s Heritage Center and Legacy Project will discuss our relationship with the tribes of the Pacific Northwest through posts to our blog, our Facebook Page,…

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