NASAA's report provides insights to inform work with Indigenous groups, action steps to cultivate relationships with tribes, Native organizations and Indigenous artists, and examples of successful programs and practices adopted by state arts agencies to serve Native communities.
News from the Field
The American Folklore Society celebrates Roz Rini Larson's 7 years of service as an AFS staff member. Joining the AFS staff as a graduate assistant in 2017-18, serving as administrative assistant 2018-21, and assuming responsibility for the Annual Meeting in 2021, Roz has worn many different AFS-branded hats. Roz's last day in the office as AFS staff will be August 30, 2024.Â
Nominations are open for eight Chairs at the Kluge Center, which brings a small number of prominent scholars and thinkers to the Library to use the rich and often unique materials available. Submissions are due October 18.
In memory of Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon, musician, civil rights activist, scholar, and public folklorist, the Journal of American Folklore is sharing a recent article about her incredible life and legacy. “Bernice Johnson Reagon—In Celebration of Her Eightieth Birthday (October 4, 1942):
The two House floor amendments offered by Freedom Caucus member Rep. Josh Brecheen (R-OK) were defeated. We thank everyone who took swift advocacy action and reached out to their representatives to oppose the amendment.
The Alabama Center for Traditional Culture (ACTC) is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of the Director. Apply by August 7, 2024.
Representative Josh Brecheen (R-OK-02) recently introduced an amendment to the FY 2025 Interior Appropriations bill that would drastically cut funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). It is urgent to act fast to ensure that Members of Congress reject this amendment. Please issue an action alert and urge your advocates to take action and let your Members of Congress know they support the NEH.
NASSA recently announced new resources relevant to partnerships and programs serving Native communities.
BorderLore, a free online journal, publishes their latest issue focusing on the waterways in the Southwest as well as scholarship on La Llorona.
2024 BIPOC Artist Fund Awardees include 20 artists from 16 states and jurisdictions in the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) region who represent a range of disciplines, from visual to performing arts.