Current Programs

In 2008, the Institute of Museum and Library Services granted $889,610 over a three year period to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries to continue providing training opportunities and services for tribal archives, libraries, and museums.

In 2009, ATALM launched the Tribal Heritage Research Fellowship project, which included a week-long research field trip to Washington, DC, an Introduction and Overview of Washington, DC Collecting Institutions workshop, followed by a workshop on producing digital documentaries. To view the 20 selected projects and learn more about the program, visit the project Wiki.

In September 2010, ATALM broke new ground when it partnered with the American Association for State and Local History to present tribal-specific programming at the 2010 Annual Meeting in Oklahoma City.

ATALM is working with the Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development and of the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona to develop a national report on the status and needs of American Indian, Native Hawaiian, and Native Alaskan cultural organizations. The report, which will be updated on an annual basis, will guide future programs, services, and funding in support of tribal cultural institutions. View see the survey that is helping to inform the report.

From June 5-8, 2011 ATALM partnered with Fort Lewis College (Durango, CO) and the Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum (Ignacio, CO) to host an Indigenous Materials Institute. From September 23-26,2011 ATALM partnered with the Western Museums Association on a Joint Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. From June 4-7, 2012, ATALM will host the fifth biennial International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums.

Additional IMLS funds (surplus from the 2006-2009 grant period) are allocated to providing an eight week course on Intergovernmental Preparedness for Essential Records. These programs are in partnership with the Council of State Archivists, Homeland Security, and FEMA.

2005-2011 IMLS Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums Projects Report