The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and the National Museum of the American Indian are excited to announce a new training opportunity aimed to help cultural heritage professionals and emergency management professionals who work with cultural collections in tribal nations. Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART) for Native Communities builds on the existing HEART curriculum and blends the expertise of SCRI, and it’s home unit the Museum Conservation Institute, with the knowledge and experience of our NMAI colleagues. Training will focus on emergency preparedness and response for cultural institutions, specifically Native museums, communities, and heritage. The training will take place April 7-11, 2025 in Washington, D.C. All information about the program, including application instructions, can be found here: culturalrescue.si.edu/…. Applications are due by February 5, 11:59 p.m.

Please send questions to the Outreach & Engagement Planning Office at NMAI-OutreachOffice@si.edu. For information about the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, please email hentf@si.edu. For information about the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, please email culturalrescue@si.edu.