Teejop and Beyond Series Application

 
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Madison Public Library, in partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, is seeking presenters (artists, storytellers, community leaders, etc.) to facilitate a program(s) for Teejop and Beyond, the Library's Native American program series. The goal is to highlight Native stories, cultures, and communities, past and present.

We invite program ideas from any Native person living in Wisconsin, whether their homelands are in the Great Lakes region or elsewhere in the world. In the past, this series has included art workshops, youth storytimes, in-person or virtual presentations, outdoor guided activities, and more. We welcome any ideas that offer opportunities for participants to learn and connect with you and with each other. What kinds of stories, art, and knowledge would you like to share with the communities of Teejop/Madison? The content is up to you, but here are some places to start:   

  • Creation or origin stories
  • Cultural celebrations and seasonal customs
  • Food, herbs, and crops
  • Skills, arts, and crafts
  • History: removals, returns, important figures, other topics
  • Indigenous peoples in community or government
  • Language or culture revitalization 
  • Relationships between different nations, or collective efforts towards decolonization

When: Programs for this series will take place October-December, 2024

(Click here if you prefer to pitch a program for another time of year. We welcome ideas year-round!)

Compensation: All selected applicants will receive $150 payment + cost of supplies, per program. You are welcome to pitch up to three program ideas when applying. Other payment options may be available in select cases. If you have questions before applying, please contact community@madisonpubliclibrary.org.

Deadline to apply: July 15 | Applicants will be notified by late August

How to Apply: Complete the form below, or send your responses to the questions below, along with your contact information, to  

Attn: RUS - Shah
201 W. Mifflin St.
Madison, WI 53703

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Program
What will happen during the program? What themes will you explore?
What age group(s) are you targeting? This can be specific, or open to multi-generational audiences.
You can submit an additional program with this application if you have multiple ideas.
Program 2
What will happen during the program? What themes will you explore?
What age group(s) are you targeting? This can be specific, or open to multi-generational audiences.
Program 3
What will happen during the program? What themes will you explore?
What age group(s) are you targeting? This can be specific, or open to multi-generational audiences.
Additional Info
Please describe your experience facilitating programs and activities.
Please provide contact information for 1-3 people who can comment on your work.
You may provide examples of previous work (presentations, writings, art, website).
Files must be less than 2 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx.
Please let us know anything else that might be helpful in considering your application.

Please note that these programs draw interest from a wide audience, and the library may receive inquiries about the people leading them, including questions about Native identity or tribal affiliation. Please be prepared for us to bring these questions to you so that we can respond in the most supportive and transparent way.

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