[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-11-03

Fri Nov 3 12:25:14 PDT 2023

Oregon Heritage News 2023-11-03
In this Issue:

  *   Committee to review Oregon Heritage Grant applications
  *   National Trust for Historic Preservation Resource List: Preserving Native American Places
  *   AASLH opportunities: Input wanted for the 250th programming handbook & registration open for Virtual Summit on Small Museums
  *   National Preservation Institute Resource List
  *   Are you a heritage organization in Oregon impacted by the digital divide? Business Oregon seeks comment on draft plan to help close digital divide
  *   Resource: Digital Collecting in Times of Crisis
  *   Free NPI on-demand online course: Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Time, An Introduction
  *   NEW Resource: Rural Resources Hub launched by Restore Oregon

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Committee to review Oregon Heritage Grant applications
On November 15, 2023 the Oregon Heritage Grant Review committee will meet to score and rank the applications for the Oregon Heritage Grant program. The recommendations from the committee will be forwarded to the Oregon Heritage Commission for final review and approval on November 27, 2023. The review committee meeting will be held by teleconference at 9:00 a.m. interested parties must register<https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xRTnFJHuRJWaUxPoorKeoQ#/registration> through Zoom to receive access information. The public can also attend in person at 725 Summer Street NE, rm 124A, in Salem. The meeting agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2023HeritageGrantCmteMeetingAgenda.pdf> includes grant information and discussion, the process is not open to public comment.  For more information visit www.oregonheritge.org<http://www.oregonheritge.org/>.
The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon's heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations. The mission of the Oregon Heritage Commission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and celebration of its diversity.
Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling 503-986-0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For information about the grants<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six> contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Resource List: Preserving Native American Places
"In 2021 the United States Department of the Interior swore in Deb Haaland as the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet Secretary. A member of the Pueblo of Laguna and a 35th-generation New Mexican, Secretary Haaland has already been, through her leadership, a force for good in the protection of Native American land and rights. One of her key priorities as Secretary of the Interior is '"Strengthening Indian Country,'" which includes a comprehensive review of the "troubled legacy of federal boarding schools".
As preservationists, it is important to recognize the long heritage and lived experience of Native Americans. From working to protect sacred lands, to recognizing the value of intangible heritage, there are a variety of different ways in which the work of preservation can support efforts to protect Native culture and heritage...." View the entire post here<https://savingplaces.org/stories/resource-list-preserving-native-american-places?utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=weekly>.

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AASLH opportunities: Input wanted for the 250th programming handbook & registration open for Virtual Summit on Small Museums
Input Wanted for the AASLH US 250th Programming Handbook
The 250th anniversary of the United States is coming up in 2026. The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) encourages all history organizations to participate in this once-in-a-generation opportunity to enhance the public's engagement with the full sweep of American history and to strengthen your institution.
To help the field prepare, AASLH is developing a programming handbook to inspire history organizations of all types, sizes, and locations to find connections to the upcoming commemoration.
The handbook will offer concrete ideas for programs and services to engage varied audiences and meaningfully mark the 250th within limited resources-budgetary or otherwise.
AASLH needs your input to make the handbook a valuable and effective resource. Fill out a short survey to help shape the handbook.
Fill out the survey here<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTVZNPH>.
Registration Open for Virtual Summit on Small Museums
small But MIGHTY: the powerful resilience of SMALL museums is a virtual summit that will take place on December 5-6. This summit, developed by small museums for small museums, will provide practical information as well as inspirational stories to prepare participants for the future, including the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. Learn more and register.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Faaslh.org%2Fannualconference%2F2023-small-museums-summit%2F/2/0100018b86987707-6b2c5f5f-28a2-4334-a29e-8847fe159634-000000/anoF1Djn7K4vW84D5AuXLbhXN5Y=346>

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National Preservation Institute Resource List
National Preservation Institute (NPI) compiled a collection of useful links on topics across the cultural resources sector. From archaeology, to DEI, to museums associations, to podcasts, there is surely a new resource for your work or leisure time.

Check out the full compendium here: https://www.npi.org/useful-links

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Are you a heritage organization in Oregon impacted by the digital divide? Business Oregon seeks comment on draft plan to help close digital divide
The Oregon Broadband Office has released the draft State of Oregon Digital Equity Plan outlining how Oregon will use federal funds to provide reliable, affordable, high-speed internet, computing devices, and digital skills training to help close the digital divide. The draft State of Oregon Digital Equity Plan is now open for a 45-day public comment period, running from Wednesday, November 1 until 5:00 p.m. PST on December 16, 2023. All are invited to submit comments via the public comment portal as early as possible.
Read the plan and comment here: https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/oregon_broadband_office/pages/default.aspx

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Resource: Digital Collecting in Times of Crisis
This project template enables cultural institutions and communities of all sizes to be prepared for and able to implement digital collecting strategies during and after rapidly evolving social events and community crises by creating templates and documentation to quickly set up an open source tool to collect and provide access to digital materials including photos, videos and social media. Check it out here: https://wiki.lyrasis.org/plugins/servlet/mobile?contentId=230825332#content/view/230825332

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Free NPI on-demand online course: Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Time, An Introduction
In "Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction," participants will learn how to evaluate a cultural resource project for its value in serving broader community needs. Review traditional funding types vs. alternative sources that can be redirected to meet project goals. Consider new partnerships that can expand the universe of support. Instructor Susan West Montgomery teaches the course.

Finding New Sources of Funding in Challenging Times: An Introduction
<https://training.npi.org/courses/funding-intro>

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NEW Resource: Rural Resources Hub launched by Restore Oregon
Restore Oregon's rural resources hub provides quick links to frequently asked questions, guides to help begin preservation or adaptive reuse projects, suggestions for addressing housing needs and planning for and recovering from natural disasters, advice for saving heritage barns, and links to access programs, grants, and initiatives that support rural housing, utilities, businesses, and more. Check it out here: https://restoreoregon.org/rural-oregon-preservation-reuse/

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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