
MANAGEMENT
Funded by: Henry Luce Foundation
Mission: Preserving and promoting Southern California Indigenous cultures, traditions, and languages through cutting-edge digital preservation.
Project Components:
Complete digital library of Dr. Rodriguez's invaluable collection including audio and video recordings, manuscripts, photos, and artifacts.
Development of a culturally sensitive, user-friendly online platform providing access to the digitized Rodriguez Collection.
Establishment of a Cultural Committee functioning like an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to create procedures and guidelines for ethical handling of cultural resources.
Comprehensive workshop series and activities engaging Luise帽o/Pay贸mkawichum communities, educating them on digital archive access and utilization while raising awareness of Southern California Indigenous cultures and traditions
Periodic reports documenting the committee's progress, challenges, and insights, creating a blueprint for future community-based collaborative cultural preservation efforts