ATALM is a predominately Native-led national non-profit organization that was incorporated in 2010 for the purpose of providing a sustainable infrastructure to ensure the continuation of culturally relevant training and networking programs that began in 2003.
Major support for the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums is provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Additional support is provided by individuals and corporate sponsors.
In 2008, eight Workshops and Immersion Institutes were attended by 560 people. The purpose of the workshops and institutes were to offer focused, hands-on training. To view programs, click on the event.
ATALM is an international non-profit organization that maintains a network of support for indigenous programs, provides culturally relevant programming and services, encourages collaboration among tribal and non-tribal cultural institutions, and articulates contemporary issues related to developing and sustaining the cultural sovereignty of Native Nations.
