The Rupert Report

From the Desk of AIANTA's CEO |January 16, 2023

This month marks the 14^th Anniversary for our longest serving Team Member of AIANTA, Ms. Sherrie Bowman. Congratulations Sherrie on 14 years of service to AIANTA and to Indian Country!  

AIANTA Highlights for the Coming Week

Funding Opportunities to Conserve and Restore Tribal Forestland Webinar

January 17, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Mountain Time

Scholarship Deadline for ASU/AIANTA Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities is Monday, January 31, 2023

AIANTA, in collaboration with the School of Community Resources & Development, in the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions at Arizona State University (ASU), Downtown Phoenix, has designed a Professional Certificate Program in Sustainable Tourism for Native Nations and Communities Certificate. The online program brings together industry experts who help students explore the importance of sustainable tourism with a specific emphasis on American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian cultural tourism efforts.

The 15 scholarships for the course are funded by NATIVE Act funds through a collaboration with the Office of Indian Economic Development.

Hidden Treasures Amazing Collections and Resources at the Indian Arts and Craft Board Museums Webinar

January 24, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Mountain Time

In this session, we will reintroduce the Indian Arts and Crafts Board (IACB). Best known for their enforcement of the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, this webinar will showcase their regional museums and some of their programs which can be replicated elsewhere, including art directories, promoting local art and history, and learn about the invaluable resources available. As it says on the Department of the Interior website, "The Interior Museum Program looks after one of the largest and most important museum collections in the world."

Professionals from the US Department of the Interior Indian Arts and Crafts Board will share how tribal arts collections can be used to promote local artists, enrich their education through sharing skills and resources like their Art Directory and event calendar.

There's still time to become A Member!

Join AIANTA and Support the Movement to Build Cultural Tourism in Indian Country

Bird Singer Thumb Drive

Artists: designed by NSRGNTS, led by Native couple Votan Ik (Mayan/Nahua) and Leah “Povi” Lewis (Pueblo/Dine’)

Through AIANTA membership, tribes, members of the tourism industry, federal, state and local governments, colleges and universities and others form a resource network that shares experiences and supports one another.

Already a member and need to renew? You still have time!

Please do so by January 31, 2023 to receive our latest Bird Singer Thumb Drive created by NSRGNTS! 

AIANTA Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship Deadline is Friday, April 28, 2023

AIANTA is proud to offer the Tourism & Hospitality Scholarship, which provides American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian students with financial assistance towards a degree or certificate in hospitality, tourism, recreation, culinary arts or related fields.

Each year, AIANTA awards five individuals who have met all scholarship application criteria.

Award Amount: Students are awarded $1,000 per semester (fall and spring semester only). Each student can earn a maximum award of $2,000 per academic school year.

The deadline to apply is April 28, 2023 (Academic School Year 2023- 2024).

For more information, please click on the apply now button below.