Archives Management: Policies and Procedures for Tribal Organizations
Natural Resources

Preserving the historical records of your tribe for future use is a massive but manageable responsibility. Tribal records hold enduring cultural value and may even provide the legal foundation for your tribe’s government.

Creating and maintaining archives is a large undertaking for most tribes. Not only does the archive facility need the monetary backing of the tribal council, but political autonomy to ensure that all documents are protected and available to everyone. Rules, regulations and standardization procedures must be created and implemented to keep an archives operation running smoothly and maintain the condition of archival documents.

This class will help you carry out these responsibilities with confidence and ease. You’ll learn how to preserve the records that you have now and how to anticipate what your archival needs will be as your tribe’s economy continues to develop. You’ll also discover ways to start or expand your own archival program. Plus, you’ll be able to apply the information learned in this class to develop a customized program. Best of all, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at a state-of-the-art archives facility.

Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other archivists and learn today’s best archival practices!

Topics that will be covered include: