Full Name
Allison Waukau
Institution/Organization
American Indian Library Association
Speaking At
Speaker Bio
Allison M. Waukau (Menominee and Navajo) currently resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
She brings a wealth of experience in community engagement to her work. Allison was at Hennepin County Library for the last five years and served as the American Indian Community Liaison. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in humanities from Fort Lewis College. Allison serves as the president of the American Indian Library Association and was recognized as one of Library Journal’s 2021 Movers & Shakers. Additionally, she received the Rising Leader award at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color. In the past year, Allison has had the privilege of interviewing and engaging in conversations with acclaimed Indigenous authors, such as Louise Erdrich and Tommy Orange. Allison's professional interests center around exploring land acknowledgement practices, developing community-led initiatives, and amplifying the voices and perspectives of her Native community.
She brings a wealth of experience in community engagement to her work. Allison was at Hennepin County Library for the last five years and served as the American Indian Community Liaison. She earned her bachelor of arts degree in humanities from Fort Lewis College. Allison serves as the president of the American Indian Library Association and was recognized as one of Library Journal’s 2021 Movers & Shakers. Additionally, she received the Rising Leader award at the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color. In the past year, Allison has had the privilege of interviewing and engaging in conversations with acclaimed Indigenous authors, such as Louise Erdrich and Tommy Orange. Allison's professional interests center around exploring land acknowledgement practices, developing community-led initiatives, and amplifying the voices and perspectives of her Native community.
