Conference Information
The 2016 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums takes place at the Wild Horse Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ (Gila River Indian Community). Pre-conference workshops take place on Monday, October 10 and conference sessions are scheduled Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday October 12.
Application Process
Applications must be received by April 1, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
You will receive a copy of the information you submit via email. If you do not receive a confirmation immediately, please contact the ATALM office at [email protected].
You will be notified no later than April 1, 2014 as to whether or not you received a scholarship.
If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be required to sign a scholarship agreement.
Applicant Criteria
Must currently be associated with tribal archive, library, museum, or cultural programs, or
Work with indigenous collections in non-tribal archive, library, museum, or cultural programs, or
Be currently enrolled in a museum, library,or archival-related educational program.
Scholarship Information
Scholarships range from $250 to $750.
In order of priority, scholarships are to cover (1) registration; (2) accommodations; (3) travel. Limited funds are available for travel.
Awards are based on the extent to which you are involved with tribal collections, the extent to which will benefit from the conference, and the amount of funding available.
Multiple applications per tribe/organization are permitted, but typically only one scholarship is awarded.
Scholarships are available to United States residents only.
Registration
If awarded a scholarship, you will receive instructions on how to register. Do not register in advance of receiving your scholarship agreement, as doing so will disqualify you from receiving a scholarship.
Scholarship registration does not cover pre-conference events or special ticketed events.
Lodging
To be eligible for lodging, you must travel at least 100 miles round trip.
You may be assigned a roommate. If you wish to have a single room, you will be required to pay the difference of $75 per night.
Only the room charge and taxes are covered. All other charges, such as telephone calls, movies, mini-bar, Internet connections, etc., are your responsibility.
Meals
Registration includes two breakfasts and two luncheons.
Per diem is not covered.
Travel
Travel costs are rarely funded. Travel awards are capped at $250.
If awarded travel, you will book and pay for your own travel. ATALM will reimburse you once travel arrangements are verified.
Funds are not provided for local transportation, airport parking, etc.