***IMPORTANT UPDATES AND ANNOUNCMENTS***
- ***FEDERAL FUNDERS FORUM*** Join program officers from IMLS, NEH, and NPS on Monday, October 9th from 3 to 5 p.m. to learn about existing programs and share your insights into the funding needs of Native communities and cultural institutions. A link to register for the FREE event may be found at the end of a quick five-minute Federal Funders Survey. The purpose of the survey is to allow everyone, including those not attending the Forum, to contribute questions and input, as well as to collect essential data that will help inform funders as they plan future programs. Survey and Registration
- ***NEW EVENT: Evening at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe*** Join us for a Welcome Dinner and Studio Tour, Monday, October 9th, 6:00-8:00 PM to welcome the newly arrived Artist-in-Residence, including a tour of the artists' studios. $25 registration includes transportation from the Hyatt and dinner. Register Here
- ***SCOTT MOMADAY TO JOIN ALL-STAR LINE UP FOR "INDIGENOUS VIEWS OF THE NIGHT SKY" EVENT*** Join Scott Momaday, Walter Echo-Hawk, Nancy Mary Boy, and David Begay as they share enlightening views of indigenous cosmology. Members of the Albuquerque Astronomy Society will be on hand with their telescopes. Dr. Momaday will sign his book "Way to Rainy Mountain" (may be purchased on site) after the event. Tuesday, October 10, 7:00-10:00 p.m., Cottonwoods Pavilion. $25 registration required. Register Here
- ***LIMITED AVAILABILITY FOR SELECT PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS*** A few registrations have opened up for the following pre-conference workshops: 1) Finding Indigenous Collections at the Smithsonian; 2) Disaster Preparedness; 3)Tribal Cultural Tourism; and 4) Basics of Museum Collections Photography. To add these events to your current registration, Register Here
- ***NEW DISASTER PLANNING AND RESPONSE OPPORTUNITY*** Are you ready to protect your collections in the event of a disaster? Do you have a disaster plan or need to up date your existing one? Sign up for this workshop sponsored by WESTPAS. Training includes 2.5 hours of on-demand webinars, work assignments, and attendance at a 2.5 hour workshop during the ATALM conference). More info here.
- ***NEW NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY*** Create lasting connections by participating in the ATALM Conference Mentorship Program. Sign up by September 15!
- ***DO YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION FROM THE OVERFLOW HOTELS?*** Advance reservations for the shuttle must be made, as seating is limited. Reserve your seat here.
- Become a Member of the Guardians group
and receive priority registration notice, along with other valuable benefits.
