[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-11-06

Fri Nov 6 10:50:31 PST 2020

Oregon Heritage News 2020-11-06

In this issue:

  *   SAVE THE DATE - 2021 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit: Collaboration is Key! April 29-30
  *   Oregon Main Street offers free sustainable funding webinar series
  *   Application Available for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
  *   Grant opportunity for heritage organization and library partnership projects in Oregon
  *   Legal Resources for wildfire victims
  *   OMA Webiner: Moving Forward with NAGPRA Virtual workshop, Nov.10
  *   Community exhibit at Talent Historical Society saves family treasures from wildfire
  *   Webinar Recording - Making the Most of Giving Tuesday as a Cultural Organization

***********************
SAVE THE DATE - 2021 Oregon Heritage Virtual Summit: Collaboration is Key! April 29-30

We know all the reasons to partner with other groups and individuals- to reach new audiences with our missions, create lasting impacts, and increase the return on our investments of time and money. But let's be honest, true collaboration that is mutually beneficial is process driven. It takes time and commitment, and it doesn't happen immediately. As communities across Oregon do the hard work of recovering from COVID-19, it's more important than ever to use our resources strategically and collaborate rather than compete. The 2021 Heritage Summit will focus on understanding needs, priorities, and opportunities, in order to root heritage work in local communities. True collaboration can help us make history visible and heritage organizations even more relevant.

We are excited to announce Trina Michelle Robinson as the Keynote Speaker for the 2021 Summit. Trina was originally scheduled as the Keynote for our 2020 Heritage Conference that was cancelled due to the pandemic. Trina will share the story that she revealed when touring the country with The Moth Mainstage: her exploration of her family's enslaved ancestry, their liberation and migration to Chicago. Her mission is to help people of all backgrounds connect to one another through storytelling, with the hope we can see ourselves in each other. She will also discuss the research behind her story, how she has processed what she has learned through storytelling and her commitment to raising the voices of marginalized people everywhere.

We have made the decision to move the Summit to a virtual format and are looking forward to the creative ways to engage everyone. For more information contact heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

***********************
Oregon Main Street offers free sustainable funding webinar series

While these webinars are geared towards Main Street organizations, fundraising is an issue for all non profit organizations and we encourage heritage organizations to check them out as well.

Main Street organizations must be solvent and sustainable to continue playing their critical role in building strong communities and local economies. Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Wyoming Main Street programs are teaming up to offer a series of webinars and discussions that outline traditional Main Street funding sources, provide best practices and innovative ideas, and encourage you to map out your own sustainable funding plan. Each morning will consist of a 45-minute webinar, after which attendees will be invited to attend a follow-up discussion using breakout rooms. The webinars will be recorded. All webinars take place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific/11:00 a.m. Mountain. Please register in advance:

  *   Monday, November 16 - Overview, general strategies for adapting / Registration<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_BAmJ_Cl0QYKdjUB4yhffJg&data=04%7C01%7Cbdurham%40preservewa.org%7Cc00fdb0af31a450da21208d881998970%7C7cf212237659429d97bf5a2e4cf63f98%7C0%7C0%7C637401844803315227%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=WmTjNSjXhFAB5S2RtBmeqX4LFkl35YuyFF%2BPi2psxBw%3D&reserved=0>
Speaker: Kathy LaPlante, NMSC

  *   Tuesday, November 17 - Private giving / Registration<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_mhJVvX7vSgSvJ-qWonG-5g&data=04%7C01%7Cbdurham%40preservewa.org%7Cc00fdb0af31a450da21208d881998970%7C7cf212237659429d97bf5a2e4cf63f98%7C0%7C0%7C637401844803325221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=QCawuj%2FwnvW%2FqNMgVcSsp5b%2B8lwFDenhC0dvTIj3JDI%3D&reserved=0>
Speakers: Holli Andrews, Saline MS (MI) , Zach Schmessar, Our Town Belfast (ME) ,

  *   Wednesday, November 18 - Public funding / Registration<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_xRaPr8c4S6KTqaWwnwzqyw&data=04%7C01%7Cbdurham%40preservewa.org%7Cc00fdb0af31a450da21208d881998970%7C7cf212237659429d97bf5a2e4cf63f98%7C0%7C0%7C637401844803325221%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=9ujzla3KJnmuWkeg28%2FlKkMNCreRZyLRufQTbVC2CiI%3D&reserved=0>
Speakers: Jonathan Irick, Main Street Laurens (SC) Connie Kincaid, Alexander Co. EDC (NC), Beth Duke, Center City (TX)

  *   Thursday, November 19 - Earned income / Registration<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_zKH8DtjlQsSGEumAuyOTtw&data=04%7C01%7Cbdurham%40preservewa.org%7Cc00fdb0af31a450da21208d881998970%7C7cf212237659429d97bf5a2e4cf63f98%7C0%7C0%7C637401844803335216%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=t%2B3GLDhL3yS1VXpZekEQKjylXzXRktbTn0FeLgiZT8I%3D&reserved=0>
Speakers: Stacy Morris, MS Siloam Springs (AR), Deana Wright, Murray MS (KY), Liz Haynes, Old Town Cape (MO)

***********************
Application Available for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions

Application Available for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions!
Due: January 15, 2021
Maximum funding: $15,000
Funding for: Preservation assessments, planning, and supplies; Professional development on preservation & access topics
More information:https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/preservation-assistance-grants-smaller-institutions

Questions?: preservation at neh.gov<mailto:preservation at neh.gov>

Preservation Assistance Grants help small and mid-sized cultural institutions improve their ability to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections. Applicants must draw on the knowledge of consultants whose preservation skills and experience are related to the types of collections and the nature of the activities on which their projects focus. When assessing the preservation needs of library, museum, or archival holdings, applicants should seek a consultant whose specialty is appropriate for the nature of their collections and who is knowledgeable about the preservation of collections in these types of institutions.

The program encourages applications from small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant; community colleges, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and Tribal Colleges and Universities; and Native American tribes and Native Alaskan and Native Hawaiian organizations with significant humanities collections. Furthermore, organizations or collections that represent the contributions of under-represented communities are highly encouraged.

Updates for 2021:
Applicants planning for activities aligned with the Agency initiative, A More Perfect Union, may apply for up to $15,000. New sample narratives can be found on the program resource page

A pre-application webinar for prospective applicants will be held December 2, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.  Register here:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/487761359429358606. The webinar will be recorded and available online afterward.

***********************
Grant opportunity for heritage organization and library partnership projects in Oregon

FY20201 LSTA Competitive Grant applications are open! Information on how to apply - including eligibility, guidelines, and deadlines - can be found on our LSTA grants guide<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/lstagrants/apply>.
Note: partnerships between heritage nonprofits and libraries are eligible for funding.

*New this year*: In an effort to make the program more equitable, this year we will give preference to first time applicants, organizations that have not received an LSTA Competitive grant in the past 10 years, and projects targeting communities that are being under- and unserved.

Applications are due Monday February 1 at 5:00 p.m. Those who would like input may submit a draft of their application by December 1 for review and comment by Library Support and Development Division staff.

Questions? Contact us at lsta.grants at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:lsta.grants at slo.oregon.gov>.

***********************
Legal Resources for wildfire victims

Website with legal information and resources for people affected by the Oregon wildfires (and any subsequent disasters):

https://oregondisasterlegalservices.org/

This website includes all the informational flyers previously distributed and much more.  Importantly, there are now lawyers available to help people who want to appeal a denial of benefits from FEMA.  Individuals who are low-income and may be eligible for legal aid services should contact their local legal aid office<https://oregondisasterlegalservices.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/free-legal-aid-services-available.pdf> for help. In addition, the Oregon State Bar<https://www.osbar.org/public/index.html> has a legal hotline where volunteer lawyers may offer brief advice, referrals, and/or direct representation in a FEMA appeal.  1-800-452-7636.  Our disaster legal services website also includes links to support people handling their own FEMA appeals.  And, don't forget the pro bono assistance and materials from the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association<https://www.oregontriallawyers.org/?pg=2020FireRelief> to support people with insurance claims after the wildfires.

***********************
OMA Webiner: Moving Forward with NAGPRA Virtual workshop, Nov.10

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Presenters

  *   Deana Dartt<https://liveoaknative.com/about/>, Principal, Live Oak Consulting
  *   Pamela Endzweig<https://mnch.uoregon.edu/leadership/pamela-endzweig>, Anthropological Collections Director, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, University of Oregon
  *   Robert Kentta<https://vimeo.com/113739951>, Cultural Resources Director, Siletz Tribe
  *   Dana Whitelaw<https://highdesertmuseum.org/about-2/>, Executive Director, High Desert Museum

This workshop focuses on the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) enacted in 1990. The law's precise impact on museums will be examined.

Panel members with specialized NAGPRA knowledge will share specific information-compliance requirements, collection evaluation, outreach to Native tribes-and identify available tools and resources illuminating the intricacies of the repatriation process. Participants will come away with a better understanding of NAGPRA and how you can put these tools to use in your organization.

Members receive a discount on registration! Note: you must be logged in<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/Members> to register as a member.

  *   OMA members: $35
  *   Non-members: $50

Register here.<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/event-3976088>

***********************
Community exhibit at Talent Historical Society saves family treasures from wildfire

The Almeda Fire that burned through Jackson County destroyed the homes of thousands of people. Some people lost everything. The Talent Historical Society was spared and it turns out, they are offering a glimmer of hope for some of those folks that lost so much. The Historical Society had a community Dia de los Muertos altar on exhibit that included photos and personal family items from the community. Now, some of those items are some of the only personal items they have left.

Read more about this story here: https://www.koin.com/news/wildfires/community-day-of-the-dead-altar-saves-mementos-from-oregon-wildfire/

***********************
Webinar Recording - Making the Most of Giving Tuesday as a Cultural Organization

Cuseum release the recording of their webinar focused on Giving Tuesday strategies for 2020.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, cultural organizations of all kinds have faced disruptions to their operations, fundraising, and budgets. As a result, occasions like Giving Tuesday are important opportunities to engage constituents, raise awareness, and generate support for your organization. How do you make the most of Giving Tuesday? How do you develop effective campaigns to reach your audience and donors? How does this fit into your end-of-year strategy?

Join Dan Sullivan (Head of Growth & Partnerships @ Cuseum), Michelle Klein (Assistant Director of Development @ Museum of Latin American Art), Erin Scheckenbach (Director of Fellowship & Member Relations @ Mütter Museum) & Danielle McCausland (Development Manager @ Potawatomi Zoo) as they discuss best practices around Giving Tuesday in 2020. This webinar will explore campaign ideas, messaging, internal collaboration, and more in order to ensure a successful Giving Tuesday for your organization.

View the recording here.<https://cuseum.com/webinars/making-the-most-of-giving-tuesday-as-a-cultural-organization-overview?utm_source=Cuseum+Newsletter&utm_campaign=9bc846596d-Newsletter-November-3-2020&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_27827bb7a3-9bc846596d-598361321>

***********************

Share your photos of Oregon's heritage on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #oregonheritage.

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>.

-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <https://omls.oregon.gov/pipermail/heritage/attachments/20201106/3e504237/attachment.html>