North Dakota: The Heart of the Great Plains
In North Dakota, several significant grants have been awarded to various entities for the preservation and analysis of historical records. The North Dakota State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) received a total of $36,918 for projects ranging from analyzing the current condition of historical records in the state to conducting a planning project over a two-year period.
The State Historical Society of North Dakota (SHSND) also received substantial funding. They were granted $19,000 to support scholarships for emerging professionals and travel costs, $87,900 to preserve, organize, and provide access to television newsfilm dating from 1953 to 1978, and $96,658 to arrange and describe the society's website and manuscript holdings, among other projects.
Moreover, the North Dakota League of Cities received $43,217 to establish a continuing comprehensive records program for city governments. The North Dakota Association of Counties received $34,828 for a statewide county records project to survey current recordkeeping practices, revise existing records retention schedules, and prepare a records management manual.
A notable grant of $28,142 was allocated to the North Dakota SHRAB for a two-year project to monitor and update the board's long-range plan and to implement key recommendations of the plan in the area of training and professional development.
In addition, the University of North Dakota was awarded $26,510 for the Dakota Territorial Records (1968-69). The Three Affiliated Tribes Museum received funding for a project to conduct, transcribe, and catalogue oral history interviews.
The total funding for Records Projects in North Dakota amounts to $1,131,186, while the total funding for Publications Projects is $26,510.
While the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's efforts in language and cultural preservation are well-documented, specific details about a dedicated Language and Culture Institute project creating an online platform for historical records in Dakota/Lakota languages with English translations are not explicitly outlined in the available search results. However, the tribe's active efforts in language revival and recent legal actions to reclaim control over language materials suggest a focused interest in protecting and making accessible their linguistic heritage.
References:
- North Dakota Council on the Arts
- The Language Conservancy
- Sitting Bull College
- Indian Country Today
- The Bismarck Tribune
- In a shift towards digital preservation, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe could potentially seek grants from organizations like the North Dakota Council on the Arts, The Language Conservancy, or Sitting Bull College to develop a platform for historical records in Dakota/Lakota languages with English translations, strengthening their language revival efforts and making their linguistic heritage more accessible.
- As the finance and banking-and-insurance sectors continue to evolve in North Dakota, Fintech companies might find value in partnering with historical organizations, such as the North Dakota SHRAB, State Historical Society of North Dakota, and the North Dakota League of Cities, to analyze and preserve historical records related to industry trends and practices, thus driving innovation and informed decision-making.
