Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, ATALM2018 session proposals due this week

2018 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums, October 8-11 View this email in your browser

Submit a Session Proposal Here Dear << Test First Name >>; This is the last week to submit a proposal to present at the 11th annual International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums in Prior Lake, Minnesota from October 8-11, 2018. To submit a proposal before the February 1 deadline, click here.  To go directly to the submission form, click here. Program books from previous years are available here.  For answers to frequently asked questions, scroll down. Thank you for your support of indigenous cultures.  We look forward to your continued participation. Walter Echo-Hawk, ATALM Board Chair Joe Horse Capture, Conference Chair Susan Feller, Conference Director Melissa Brodt, Project Director FAQs: When is the conference?   October 8-11, 2018 (Main dates are Oct. 10-11.) Where is the conference? Mystic Lake Casino Hotel, Prior Lake, MN (Outside Minneapolis). Discounted room rates are $149. What are the Conference Session Types? Summits (full or half-day) Educational Fieldtrips (full or half-day) Pre-Conference Workshops (full or half-day) Concurrent Sessions (60 minutes) Forums/Listening Sessions (60 minutes) Skill Building Labs (60 minutes) “Inspire” Talks (30 minutes) “Flash Talks” (15 minutes) Thursday Topical Roundtable “Conversations" (luncheon activity) Posters What are the focus areas for 2018? Historic Preservation and Repatriation Skills for Tribal Employees Oral History Programs for Indigenous Communities The role of ALMs in Supporting Native Language Programs Digitization Projects for Indigenous Communities Fundraising, Grant writing, and Generating Revenue for Indigenous Cultural Institutions Community Outreach Programs and Services for Tribal Libraries Meeting Community Needs through Tribal Library Collections, Services, and Programs Exhibit Planning, Development, and Community Engagement for Indigenous Cultural Institutions Archival Best Practices What does the ATALM program committee consider when selecting programs? Content appropriate to audience needs in correlation with conference focus areas Usefulness of practical applications Presenter’s expertise on the topic Is financial support available? While ATALM has a small budget to support the attendance of a few presenters, these funds are reserved for presenters who offer multiple presentations, including pre-conferences and multiple conference sessions, with an emphasis on sessions that provide hands-on experiences. Presenters are responsible for registering for the conference, paying the conference registration fee, and securing and paying for travel and lodging. Session passes are discouraged and must be approved by the Conference Director. Scholarships are available and qualifying presenters receive priority. How do I submit a proposal? Click here. Questions? Email atalminfo@gmail.com Key Links for ATALM 2018: Session Proposal Form (February 1 deadline) Scholarship Application (June 1 deadline) Guardians of Culture Awards (June 29 deadline) Priority Conference Registration  Hotel and Travel Information Volunteer Contribute Join Exhibit, Advertise or Sponsor an Event  Room or Ride Share Request Major funding provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.