Culture Keepers Gathering

May 13-15, 2026

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Join us in Lac Du Flambeau, May 13-15!

The Culture Keepers Convening is a gathering rooted in community, connection, and knowledge-sharing. The gathering is designed for tribal librarians, archivists, museum staff, and cultural workers of Wisconsin Tribal Nations to come together in spaces that honor Indigenous traditions.

The 2026 Gathering will be hosted by the Lac du Flambeau Tribe from May 13-15, 2026. Chi-Miigwech to Lac Du Flambeau and the staff at the Gikendaasowigamig Lac du Flambeau Public Library and the George W. Brown, Jr. Ojibwe Museum & Cultural Center for hosting us!

Attendees at the 2025 Culture Keepers Convening explore the Red Cliff Ginanda Gikendaasomin Tribal Library

Agenda & Registration

Registration is now open for our 2026 Convening! We invite professionals working in and with tribal libraries, archives, and museums to join us.

Review the draft agenda for the 2026 Culture Keepers Convening

Social media fundraising graphic with a thermometer showing that $25,000 of $30,000 has been raised. Help Native Cultures Thrive. We are so close to reaching our goal of $30,000 to support the 2026 Culture Keepers Convening. The convening brings together Indigenous cultural workers, artists, and community leaders to share ideas, strengthen networks, and sustain cultural heritage. Your support helps make this gathering possible, from ensuring equitable access for participants to providing meals and lodging that nurture connection and creativity. Become a sponsor: bit.ly/CKC26Sponsor Advertise in our program: bit.ly/CKC26Advertise

Sustain Our Gathering

Is your organization able to sponsor this year's gathering? Learn more about sponsorship tiers and become a sponsor today!

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Your support directly sustains the Culture Keepers Convening and ensures that Indigenous knowledge, cultural practice, and community connection can thrive. Every contribution helps make the event more accessible and meaningful for participants.

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Culture Keepers Gathering

May 13-15, 2026

Join us in Lac Du Flambeau, May 13-15!

Agenda & Registration

Sustain Our Gathering

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