Oneida Nation

The Oneida Community Public Libraries, on behalf of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin, are planning a library makeover with new furnishings to provide a comfortable, safe, and inviting environment for the community. In addition, new computers, a white board for Oneida culture and language classes, a Nintendo Wii for fitness and educational gaming, and video equipment will help bridge the digital divide for staff and patrons. An Oneida artist and videographer will develop a Teen Video Project with the Youth Liaison hired under this grant. Final videos will be voted on by community members for an awards ceremony honoring all participants. The Green Earth Branch Library will organize a mini-autobiography scrapbooking project for their Elder Day activities and will host Elder Story Time during which this work will be showcased.