Dreamcatchers Project

This program takes a holistic approach by bringing learning, technology, culture and life skills into one project that builds and reinforces areas neglected by formal education. The program focuses on enhancing the economic and education status of our community by empowering patrons to improve their life status through offering life skills, technology training programs, and activities and programs for teens and adolescents. Focusing on history, tradition and culture of the local area, Dreamcatchers also preserve and rejuvenates the Tlingit culture by inviting everyone to participate in cultural activities. This project relies on partnerships in the community, specifically with the Chilkoot Indian Association, and also with the Haines Borough School District, Friends of the Library, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, and Chamber of Commerce to create an innovative compilation of programs for all ages. The project is funded by A Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  Read more about the Dreamcatchers Project

During the summer of 2009 a Master Carver and other local Native carvers taught youth to prepare, carve and raise a totem pole. The twenty foot pole tells the story of the library through the use of traditional and contemporary design.  View the Totem Pole Photo Gallery (Week 1-2), (Week 3-4), (Week 5-7), (Week 8-9), (Week 10-11), (Week 12-13)  the carvers' biographies, and the Totem Pole brochure.

The Dragonfly Project

A program to help the Native community and general public learn how to use the technology resources available at the library. In 2001 the Chilkoot Indian Association and Tribal Government received funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to form a partnership with the Library to create a intergenerational program that connected youth and adults through technology. This award winning continues today with a variety of programs like Computer Help On Demand and other technology oriented programs. Read more...

The Voices Project

A collaboration between the Library, KHNS-FM and many other local agencies, this program provided the equipment and training to produce radio diaries on the effects substance has on individual lives and communities. This two year project included numerous speakers, trainings, and special events designed to address local needs, increase civic engagement and improve the quality of life in our community. This program was funded by a Partnership for a Nation of Learners Community Collaboration Grant. For detailed information check-our the Voices Project website at www.voicesproject.org