Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma

In response to the need for new presentation platforms, the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma (ESTO) will launch the Communication for Healing During COVID-19 project. The tribe will digitize collections and archival resources, preserve elders’ stories and interviews, and develop a virtual exhibit to create a living timeline of Eastern Shawnee history. The resources will be accessible in the George J. Captain Public Library, the tribe’s online library, and the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma Museum. The exhibits will also be shared through open-source media such as Facebook and the tribal website. The project will strengthen ESTO’s museum services by promoting technology to enhance and sustain cultural heritage and engagement. The Eastern Shawnee tribal community will experience a stronger connection to its own history, culture, and traditional language.