Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation

The Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation will expand and rebuild their physical library space through design, supplies, and program development as well as provide more language and culture-based activities for families in the community. Grants funds will be used to purchase seating and shelving, desks, tables, chairs, and moveable walls. Funds will allow staff to build upon current language and culture revitalization efforts through providing more in-person Shoshone language teaching and Shoshone Storybook making activities. Grant funds will also be used towards re-cataloguing/updating their electronic catalogue, as well as resource development. Efforts will be made to display traditional Shoshone interpretive materials such as baskets, beadwork, and other tools and items in order to further Shoshone cultural education.