Madison Public Library Seeks Presenters for the Annual Teejop & Beyond Program: Apply by July 15
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MADISON, WISCONSIN -- Madison Public Library is accepting applications for Teejop & Beyond from June 17 - July 15, 2024. Any Native person living in Wisconsin is invited to apply to present a program during this annual celebration of Native nations taking place October-December at the library.
Teejop & Beyond is hosted by Madison Public Library in partnership with Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison. The program welcomes a variety of Native artists, storytellers, and community leaders for a series of programs celebrating Indigenous people in and beyond Teejop (pronounced day-JOPE, meaning Four Lakes, or Madison). Beginning on Indigenous People’s Day each year, Native folks from different nations lead programs highlighting both traditional and contemporary practices, stories, and community relationships.
“In the past, this series has included art workshops, food demonstrations, youth storytimes, presentations, and more. Library staff are always excited to see what you come up with, and we hear repeatedly from the greater library community that they really enjoy these opportunities to listen, learn, create, and connect with you!” said Neeyati Shah, the Community Engagement Librarian coordinating the program.
All selected applicants will receive $150 payment + cost of supplies, per program. Applicants are welcome to pitch multiple program ideas when applying. Other payment options may be available in select cases. If you have questions before applying, please email community@madisonpubliclibrary.org.
Consider programs in the following categories:
- Creation stories
- Cultural celebrations and seasonal customs
- Food, herbs, and crops
- Skills and crafts
- History: removals, returns, important figures, other topics
- Indigenous peoples in community or government
- Relationships between different nations, or collective efforts towards decolonization
Apply online at madpl.org/teejopandbeyond.
The Teejop & Beyond program is made possible thanks to the Friends of Madison Public Library.
About Madison Public Library
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