June 9-12 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums in Palm Springs, CA

As planning for the June 9-12 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums in Palm Springs, CA gets underway, I thought you might appreciate some key dates and quick links to information. 

Please note that the first deadline is tomorrow – the “Call for Session Proposals.” 

I hope to see you in Palm Springs.  It is shaping up to be a fabulous conference and will be even more so if you are there!

Best wishes,

Susan Feller

President, Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums

2014 Conference Director

Key Dates

·         11/01/13 - Session Proposals Due, http://www.formstack.com/forms/atalm-2014_ATALM_Session_Proposals

·         01/01/14 – Guardians of Culture and Lifeways Awards Nominations Due,http://www.atalm.org/node/73

·         02/4,5/14 – Local Planning Council Meetings in Palm Springs.  To serve on the LPC, sign up at http://www.atalm.org/node/96

·         03/01/14 - Registration Opens, http://www.atalm.org/node/100  Note that this is a link to sign up for priority notification only.

·         03/01/14 - Scholarship Applications Due, http://www.atalm.org/node/91

·         05/01/14 - Early Bird Registration Ends (Early Bird is $250 and regular is $300.)  Includes two breakfasts, three lunches, and one evening event.

·         05/09/14 – Last day to book hotel rooms at discounted rate of $119 (goes to $229 on 5/10), http://www.atalm.org/node/77

·         06/09/14 - Pre-Conference Workshops and Tours

·         06/10/14 - Conference Commences

·         06/12/14 - Conference Ends

·         6/13/14 – Sustainable Heritage Network Post-Conference Commences (three days)

P.S.  Have you “liked” the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums on Facebook?  It is a great way to stay up with news about funding opportunities, events, and other helpful information.