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In fiscal year 2004, NLS added eleven titles to its Native American collection. These books, most of which are still in process, include folklore, history, mythology, fiction, and works by Native American authors. All books will be available in the formats noted and will be announced in Braille Book Review or Talking Book Topics. The titles in braille will also be available to registered users through Web-Braille. A book number is given if it has been assigned.
Raymer, Dottie. Welcome to Kaya's World, 1764: Growing Up in a Native American Homeland. BR 15356 and RC 58028.
Thurlo, Aimée, and David Thurlo. The Spirit Line. RC 58343 in process.
Alexie, Sherman. Ten Little Indians: Stories. RC 58463.
Brown, Michael F. Who Owns Native Culture? RC 58391.
Calloway, Colin G. One Vast Winter Count: The Native American West before Lewis and Clark. RC 58263.
Christian, Shirley. Before Lewis and Clark: The Story of the Chouteaus, the French Dynasty That Ruled America's Frontier. RC 58181 in process.
Cooper, Steven. With You in Spirit. RC 58346 in process.
Erdrich, Heid E., and Laura Tohe, eds. Sister Nations: Native American Women Writers on Community. RC 58347 in process.
Iverson, Peter. Diné: A History of the Navajos. RC 58526 in process.
Marshall, Joseph. The Dance House: Stories from Rosebud. RC in process.
Wilkinson, D. Marion. Oblivion's Altar: A Novel of Courage. RC 59023 in process.
The National Council on Disability recently published three reports dealing with the needs and perspectives of American Indian and Alaska Native people with disabilities who reside on tribal lands. These reports present government sovereignty and trust issues that affect the provision of culturally sensitive services. The reports are:
People with Disabilities on Tribal Lands: Education, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Independent Living, 2003. 96p. Available in print and alternate formats. Also available online at www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2003/tribal_lands.htm.
Understanding Disabilities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities: Toolkit Guide, 2003. 129p. Available online at www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2003/native_toolkit.htm.
Summary of the Native American Forum: "Disability Matters in Tribal Communities," 2004. 5p. Available online at www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/2004/disabilitymatters.htm.
IMLS is accepting Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant applications. These are competitive grants that support activities to advance library operations to new levels of service, particularly projects to enhance digital networks; link libraries with educational, social, and information resources; establish consortia and share resources to acquire computer and telecommunications technology; and provide library and information services to underserved communities. Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages or corporations must have already applied for basic grants this fiscal year to be eligible to apply for enhancement grants. For applications and more information see www.imls.gov/whatsnew/current/032505.htm.
Another grant available from IMLS is the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grant program. This program provides grants to support museum activities of Native American tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. For more information see www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_ntams.htm.
The new URL for the American Indian Library Association (AILA) web site is www.nativeculturelinks.com/aila.html. The American Indian Library Association has announced the establishment of a scholarship award for American Indian/Alaskan Native students who are enrolled in or who have been accepted to and will enroll in a master's degree program in an American Library Association-accredited library school. The scholarship is designed to encourage the entry of qualified American Indians and Alaskan Natives into the library profession. One scholarship of $500 will be awarded for the 2005-2006 academic year. Further details and scholarship criteria, as well as application forms and instructions, are available at the American Indian Library Association web site at www.nativeculturelinks.com/aila_scholarship.htm.
The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is part of Senior Corps, a network of national service programs that provide older Americans the opportunity to work in local communities. Foster grandparents serve as mentors, tutors, and caregivers for at-risk children and youth with special needs through a variety of community organizations. Local nonprofit organizations receive grants to sponsor and operate local FGP projects. In 2000, more than 460 volunteers served 1,340 blind and visually impaired children nationwide. For further information about the program visit www.seniorcorps.org.
The National Native American Families Together Parent Center (NNAFT PC) is a family-funded parent training and information center. It provides workshops and information to families about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It has a network of community friends who can provide families with information on the educational rights of children with disabilities and publishes a newsletter, NAFT Newsletter. For further information, contact the center at 129 West Third Street, Moscow, ID 83843; telephone (208) 885-3500 or 877-205-7501; fax (208) 885-3628; e-mail naft@moscow.com; or visit the web site www.nativefamilynetwork.com.
Posted 2005-09-23