In last week’s class, we learned about Indigenous languages and came away feeling that they’re something priceless to preserve. This week, TLAM focused on American Indian history. Or, as our guests emphasized, tribal histories. Maybe a little like Indigenous languages
2009 TALM National Conference (Portland, OR… October 19-22)
We had an amazing time in Portland, Oregon at the 2009 Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums National Conference! This conference was life changing. We met so many wonderful people from across the US, Canada, and even New Zealand, doing phenomenal things for their
Bad River/Red Cliff Day Three
Quick breakfast at Super 8 on Saturday morning after a night out of visiting with Cat’s and Christina J’s friends, respectively. Met Jim and Renee at the library shortly after 9 and spent four-plus hours cleaning, sorting and reshelving. Sue
Bad River/Red Cliff Day One and Two
Day one of the Bad River/Red Cliff trip started off with about 6 hour drive to the Bad River reservation. We arrived in the early afternoon and went straight to the library. There we met with Norma Soulier and Phillip
Bad River/Red Cliff Trip Day One
Stockbridge-Munsee
A quick note before I lose the thought … I feel privileged to be in this class and to be on these trips. There are moments when you know that you are witnessing history. Sometimes it’s obvious, because everyone around
Menominee III
Menominee II
Spring Break in Menominee!
Gabe’s account of our trip to the Menominee and Stockbridge-Munsee libraries, archives, museums.
Potawatomi
For Gabe’s impression of the Potawatomi Cultural Center visit his blog.