Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc.

The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association will bring hands-on expertise and training in collections preservation to the remote communities of Atka and Pauloff Harbor to help them address their unique cultural preservation challenges and stewardship needs. Funding will enable preservation care experts to work collaboratively with both communities to provide workshops for regional staff and community members, conduct collections inventories and assessments, assess and improve storage conditions, and develop essential policies and procedures for improved collections management. The primary beneficiaries of this project are tribal members, community elders, youth, and artists. The project aims to create a lasting impact by building local capacity for collections care and fostering a deeper connection to Unangax̂ (Aleut) cultural heritage.