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For more information contact:
Dayna Brockman (907) 486-7004  [log in to unmask]


MUSEUM WINS FEDERAL GRANT

Kodiak, 10 August, 1999 -- The Alutiiq Museum has been awarded a Museum
Assessment Program grant by the Institute of Museum Services.  Through
guided self-study and on-site consultation with a museum professional,
the grant will enable the Alutiiq Museum to evaluate its current
practices, establish priorities to achieve professional museum
standards, and plan how to best serve the community.

“We congratulate the Alutiiq Museum on the receipt of this grant,” said
Ed Able, President and CEO of the American Association of Museums the
organization that develops and manages the grant, “and wish them well as
they begin this process of self review and planning for their future.”
“This is another important step in making the Alutiiq Museum one of
Alaskas premier cultural organizations and we are thrilled”, said Amy
Steffian, the museum’s Deputy Director.

The Alutiiq Museum is located at 215 Mission Road and specializes in
preserving and sharing Alutiiq culture.  It is open Monday-Friday from
9-5 and Saturday from 10-5.  The Alutiiq Museum is currently showing an
exhibition on Dolly Spencer, Inupiak Doll Maker, and is working on a
large collaborative exhibit, Looking Both Ways, with the Smithsonian
Institution, for the year 2000.

The Museum Assessment Program is one of several programs offered by the
AAM to help museums actively improve their programs and operations in
order to achieve the highest standards of quality and professionalism.

The AAM, based in Washington, DC, is the national organization
representing the concerns of the museum community.  The AAM assesses
museum programs and accredits museums; provides education and training;
operates international museum programs; and advocates for the
advancement of museums.  Since its founding
In 1906, AAM has grown to include more than 13,700 members including
9,600 museum professionals, 2,900 museums, and 1,200 corporate members.

The Alutiiq Museum is supported by the following Native organizations:
Afognak Native Corporation, Akhiok-Kaguyak, KANA, Koniag, Leisnoi,
Natives of Kodiak, Ouzinkie, and Old Harbor.  For more information on
the Museum and its programs please call
486-7004.


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Alutiiq Museum & Archaeological Repository
215 Mission Road, Suite 101
Kodiak, Alaska 99615
voice:  (907) 486-7004
fax:  (907) 486-7048
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