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Cuts in grants and operating funds, federal staff reductions, and department disorganization – and the federal government shutdown – all took a toll on the work done by tribal museums this year. Tribal museums are a source of economic development for many tribes, but more than that they offer an authentic and more comprehensive picture of Native culture and history than their non-Native counterparts. As Tribal Museums Week gets underway, we’ll check in with tribal museums about their work and what they hope to accomplish in the current unpredictable environment for so many cultural institutions.
GUESTS
CC Hovie (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians), public affairs and communications director for the Association on American Indian Affairs
Janine Ledford (Makah), executive director of the Makah Museum
Selena Ortega Chiolero (Tarahumara), museum specialist for the Chickaloon Village Traditional Council’s Culture and Historic Preservation Department
Stacy Laravie (Ponca), Indigenization director for the National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
Break 1 Music: Conduit of Anguish (song) Geneviève Gros-Louis (artist)
Break 2 Music: She Raised Us (song) Joanne Shenandoah (artist) LifeGivers (album)
Boozhoo/hello, For CC Hovie, and anyone else who wishes to reply with comments, suggestions, or sources of information: As a non-Native resident of Upper Michigan, I wonder about ways to become involved with connecting and healing with people, and community ties between local Native nations and non-Natives. I know there are places, such as a museum in St. Ignace, and tribal centers like in Manistique that I’ve considered visiting; and programs, such as health programs e.g.: Hiawatha Health Authority, and events such as local Powwows,
Are there certain people, positions or officials in tribal governments or councils to seek out to begin with, and who/what might be the best contacts in the area? Are such connections typically welcome?
Also, in the big picture of all funding sources, how significant is the impact of individuals’ giving to programs such as youth substance abuse programs and/or the museums?
Sincerely, David
Hello,
For CC Hovie, and anyone else who wishes to reply with comments, suggestions, or sources of information: As a non-Native resident of Upper Michigan, I wonder about ways to become involved with connecting and healing with people, and community ties between local Native nations and non-Natives. I know there are places, such as a tribal museum in St. Ignace, and tribal centers like in Manistique that I’ve considered visiting; and programs, such as health programs e.g.: Hiawatha Health Authority, and events such as local Powwows,
Are there certain people, positions or officials in tribal governments or councils to seek out to begin with, and who/what might be the best contacts in the area? Are such connections typically welcome?
Also, in the big picture of all funding sources, how significant is the impact of individuals’ giving to programs such as youth substance abuse programs and/or the tribal museums?
Sincerely, David