HAC - Mission Statement

	Mission Statement and Objectives

	Mission Statement :
	To honor and celebrate the Native American heritage and contributions to the state of Kentucky
	Goals and Objectives:
	To provide education about the Native American heritage and contributions to the State of Kentucky and this region (region needs defining) To promote research of Native American cultures and history within the State of Kentucky. To promote further economic development in the State of Kentucky through Native American tourism. To promote the development of Native American Arts and Culture in the State of Kentucky To provide a gathering place for Native American peoples
	The Vision/Dream:
	The concept of a Native American Arts and Cultural Center should be approached as a "vision", a dream of all that could be. From a more practical perspective, the realization of an Arts and Cultural Center will take much planning and collaboration between the Native American peoples of Kentucky, the State of Kentucky and many other interested parties. The planning must be thorough and seen as a long-range development plan, i.e., a 10-year plan. This allows for pulling together federal and state planning monies, drawing up of architectural plans, building alliances with federal, state, and regional interests, such as economic development and tourism. Although the State of Kentucky does not have any land-based State or Federally-recognized tribes, there is a significant NA population (8,000), and certainly no one denies the long history and contribution of Native American peoples to the state and region. The KYNAACC would include: Library/Archives Museum Administrative Office Space Auditorium/Theatre Gallery Gift Shop Studio Space for Visiting Artists and workshops Conference and Meeting Rooms Ceremonial Grounds Centralized Performance/Dance Powwow Grounds Camping Grounds A Native American plants/herbal and Sculptural garden Cafeteria