TLAM’s very own Omar has been chosen as a Library Journal Mover and Shaker for 2014! We are all so proud of him and grateful for the work that he does. Thank you, Omar! Click the picture below to visit
First Oneida Trip
On Friday, February 28th, myself and two other students in the TLAM class were given the opportunity to join members of the TLAM Student Group for a trip up to the Oneida Nation. This trip was particularly opportune because it
TLAM 2014 Service-Learning Projects Begin
Over the course of the last few weeks of class, we TLAM students have had the opportunity to engage with a variety of guest speakers to explore a host of topics relating to tribal libraries, archives, and museums. We have
Allied Forces
The definition of tribal sovereignty changes from President to President as seen in these two examples from the previous and current administrations: President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama. It’s obvious in President Bush’s response that this was possibly
Languages, Storytelling, and Art at the Chazen Museum
Over the past week UW-Madison has been host to a couple of events that have helped to continue what is arguably the most notable and far reaching aspect of Indian cultures: oral traditions. Through the practice of storytelling, the Native
Tribal Histories with Patty Loew
This past Thursday, the TLAM class met to discuss tribal histories. We were lucky to have Patty Loew, UW Professor of Life Sciences Communication and author of Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Renewal, as our guest speaker. Having
Another Chapter in our Story — TLAM, Year 6
Greetings from the start of another semester of the TLAM course — the sixth time the course is being offered in SLIS at UW-Madison. We have an exciting year ahead of us with a great group of students! We’ll be
“Evaluate It!” Workshop by TLAMers for Librarians
This past Friday, TLAM students Robin, Jake, Katelyn, Jenny, and Mary traveled with Omar to Lac Courte Oreilles to present a hands-on workshop entitled, “Evaluate It: Strengthening Relationships with American Indian Communities through Children’s Literature”. We were invited by Caryl
TLAM Student Group Indian Summer Trip
On Sunday, September 8, eight TLAM-ers went to the Indian Summer Festival in Milwaukee. We learned about Kateri Tekakawitha, celebrated veterans at the powwow, and enjoyed delicious Native dishes. We were happy to see old and new friends alike! Katelyn
The Red Yarn
“Learning is ultimately a subjective experience tied to a place: environmentally, socially, and spiritually.” (Cajete, 2005) We did two important things before we left for our site placements after week 1 of the course. First, Michele gave us