Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians

The Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians of the Big Valley Rancheria will engage tribal members in hands-on, intergenerational learning experiences focused on tribal history, culture, and preservation, improving core library services for the community. Grant funds will support purchasing glass-fronted bookshelves, and shelving units to house and exhibit Tribal cultural and historical collections that have never been displayed before, including maps, baskets, fishing weights, shaping and drilling tools, soaproot, and ceremonial regalia. Grant funds will also support live cultural demonstrations such as traditional fish-traps, baskets, and games; acorn processing, elderberry tonics and other traditional medicines, accompanied by Eastern Pomo language lessons. They will create in-house Eastern Pomo publications for Tribal youth to co-author and illustrate bilingual booklets in English and Eastern Pomo. The project will benefit all tribal members and Lake County residents.