Samish Indian Nation

The Samish Indian Nation will build a digital library focused on indigenous books from the Pacific Northwest and digitally preserve oral histories and stories from elders through creating a Living Library webpage. They will purchase indigenous audiobooks and e-books, including assessing what is being checked out, and use Overdrive’s Local Content program to upload Samish language (Xws7ámshqen) learning resources. The Living Library webpage will connect Samish citizens with Samish elders, providing accessible cultural learning opportunities. Funds will also support staff professional development through attendance at the annual Washington Library Association conference. As a landless tribe, Samish relies on virtual and digital means to keep the nation connected. This project will broaden access to library resources for even more Samish citizens.