The waponahki museum resource center of the passamaquoddy tribe of pleasant point will enhance its exhibitions by integrating digital media and audio components, making IT more accessible, engaging,…

Summary

The Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point received a $250,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion by September 30, 2027. The grant supports the Waponahki Museum Resource Center in enhancing its exhibitions through the integration of digital media and audio components. Deliverables include the development and display of short videos documenting the stories, traditions, and cultural practices of the Wabanaki people, as well as a comprehensive audio tour featuring voices of Wabanaki elders, language keepers, and cultural leaders.

These enhancements are designed to increase the museum's accessibility and engagement for audiences of all ages and backgrounds while providing visitors with a more immersive experience that deepens connection to Wabanaki culture, history, and contemporary life. The project aligns with the NANH program's objectives of supporting language and cultural practice preservation and building organizational capacity among Native American institutions to provide museum services that sustain indigenous heritage and knowledge.

The waponahki museum resource center of the passamaquoddy tribe of pleasant point will enhance its exhibitions by integrating digital media and audio components, making IT more accessible, engaging, and informative for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. Funds will support the development and display of short videos featuring the stories, traditions, and cultural practices of the wabanaki people, providing visitors with a more immersive experience. An audio tour featuring the voices of wabanaki elders, language keepers, and cultural leaders will also be incorporated. These audio/visual enhancements will encourage learning and reflection and will connect museum visitors more deeply with wabanaki culture, history, and contemporary life.