Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

Turtle Mountain Library, which serves as both an academic and public library, will record elder and community member stories, digitize existing cultural audio-visual recordings that need to be preserved and shared, and engage the community in related activities. The project will record the voices of the last remaining fluent speakers of Anishinaabemowin in the community so their wisdom and stories can be shared with future generations. Library staff will implement a digital preservation plan and make the materials accessible online through the Mukurtu content management system, an open-source platform for indigenous communities to manage and share digital cultural heritage. The library also will strengthen engagement with the community during a Fall Language Day that highlights elder stories as well as a Spring Culture Fest.