Our next Convening Culture Keepers gathering is quickly approaching and there’s a lot to report.
Date & Location:
The mini-conference will be hosted by the Forest County Potawatomi Cultural Center, Library and Museum on Thursday, May 3 and Friday, May 4. The Cultural Center is located approximately 3 miles east of Crandon on HWY 8 at 8130 Mish Ko Swen Drive (formally known as Everybody’s Road).
Topics:
While we’re experimenting a little with the format to include a few longer hands-on sessions, the agenda will include workshops on:
- Black ash basket making (Ed Pigeon)
- Creating exhibits and programs that connect with your museum, library, and archives visitors (Dan Bartlett, Logan Museum of Anthropology)
- Developing your oral history program (Troy Reeves, UW-Madison Archives Oral History Program)
Advocating for your institution (Rural Library Project) - There will also be tours of the Cultural Center; a presentation on their digital efforts; and words by Jim Thunder, Forest County Potawatomi elder.
Registration, Lodging & Travel Grants:
I’ll be sending the registration form on Monday with more information regarding our lodging at the Forest County Potawatomi Casino at Carter. Travel grants will be offered again, but only one gas grant per institution. Please save your receipts!
I’m looking forward to seeing everyone at our 4th Convening Culture Keepers mini-conference on May 3 & 4!
Stay tuned for more information.
Miigwech,
Omar