Project Grant NAE254954OLS23

The Chilkat Indian Village received a $151,631 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311). The funding will support the "Reclaiming and Sustaining Our Traditional Knowledge" project, which aims to increase culturally relevant and place-based resources and learning opportunities for library patrons. Key activities include hosting Northwest Coast arts workshops, filming eight traditional skills demonstrations, and facilitating and filming eight panel discussions on the culture and history of the Chilkat Valley. The film content will be made available at the library's physical location and through the Klukwan Digital Archives for asynchronous learning by tribal members, Chilkat Valley residents, researchers, and future generations.