ATALM conference

We had the privilege to attend the International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries and Museums – ATALM – in Palm Springs last week. It was a fascinating few days including a presentation about the traveling glass exhibition Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass, a talk by artist Lily Hope, and a full day workshop with filmmakers Ben West and Yancey Burns. We highly recommend their documentary entitled Imagining the Indian.

Conference chair Rick West welcoming Sean Sherman, the Sioux Chef to the ATALM stage to receive his award
Conference chair Rick West welcoming Sean Sherman, the Sioux Chef to the ATALM stage to receive his award
Cahuilla Artist Gerald Clark being wrapped in a blanket and receiving his medal.
Cahuilla Artist Gerald Clark being wrapped in a blanket and receiving his medal.
Kyla Billie wearing an intricate Seminole patchwork skirt.
Kyla Billie wearing an intricate Seminole patchwork skirt.
Gerald Clarke’s Continuum Basket: Pivot at the Palm Springs Museum of Art
Gerald Clarke’s Continuum Basket: Pivot at the Palm Springs Museum of Art