The SAN carlos apache college library of the SAN carlos apache tribe in arizona will cultivate a better understanding of both cultural and historical knowledge as IT pertains to the tribal community…

The San Carlos Apache Tribal Council was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant 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 grant will fund the development of a new course, "Introduction to Historiography: The Apachean Peoples," and the creation of an open-source textbook on the history of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Additionally, the grant will provide professional development and support for a staff member to obtain a Master of Library and Information Science degree. These initiatives aim to cultivate a better understanding of the cultural and historical knowledge of the tribal community, support accurate historical representation, and promote community development.

The SAN carlos apache college library of the SAN carlos apache tribe in arizona will cultivate a better understanding of both cultural and historical knowledge as IT pertains to the tribal community by developing the "introduction to historiography: the apachean peoples" course. The project will also involve developing an open-source textbook dedicated to information regarding the history of the SAN carlos apache tribe and provide professional development and attainment of a master of library and information science degree for a staff member. Community development and accurate historical representation are important for the future of the tribe and its members.