The 2026 Wisconsin Indian Education Association (WIEA) Conference brought educators, community leaders, students, and advocates together in Baraboo, Wisconsin, from April 8-10 under the theme “Balancing Our Cultural Evolution.” The Wisconsin Indian Education Association was established in 1985 by a group of concerned Indian educators and remains the only statewide conference in Wisconsin dedicated specifically… READ MORE
Category: Cultural Organizations
ATALM 2025: Celebrating Cherokee Culture and Indigenous Knowledge
Attending the 2025 Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM) Conference in the homelands of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians was a deeply enriching experience, combining professional learning, cultural connection, and a strong sense of place. Set against the Smoky Mountains at the height of fall, with mist rising over ridgelines and vibrant… READ MORE
WiLS Supports the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is a critical funding source for libraries and museums in the US. These funds allow organizations to improve and innovate, develop new services and collections, advance education and programming efforts, better serve community industries in workforce development, enhance access to their available resources, and more. In an… READ MORE