Model Projects

The purpose of the model projects was to encourage local partnerships and increase communication among tribal cultural organizations and state library agencies, museums or archives. The model projects improved communication, validated the work of tribal cultural organizations and built alliances for networking and training. Two of the projects have been completed.

Oregon Collaborative Project Summary Report
Organizational partners and key staff:
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Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation - Malissa Minthorn, Archivist and Library Manager
Oregon State Library - MaryKay Dahlgreen, Youth Services Consultant

Planning for Results
Organizational partners and key staff:
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Arizona State Library - Jane Kolbe, Director, Development Division
Colorado River Indian Tribes Library and Archive - Amelia Flores, Director

Mohawk Cultural and Historical Documents: Preservation and Access Summary Report
Organizational partners and key staff:
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Akwesasne Library and Cultural Center - Carol White, Director
Northern New York Library Network - John Hammond