Seneca Nation of Indians

The Seneca Nation of Indians will purchase library materials, hold programming, and include professional development opportunities to support existing library operations and maintain core services. This includes attaining more books written by Native American authors and books with a focus on Native American history and culture, which are very beneficial to educating the community. The library will also hire culturally based consultants for programming related to the Seneca culture that enables patrons to take part in a Seneca craft or a presentation. Staff will also provide a summer reading program that will give supplies to the youngest readers. Additionally, staff will receive professional development by attending the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums conference. Collectively, these project activities will provide direct benefit to citizens of the Allegany Territory and the Cattaraugus Territory.