Island Culture Archival Support (ICAS) Mission Statement
Island Culture Archival Support (ICAS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of records pertaining to the cultural identity of island peoples in Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia whose national and public archives, libraries, cultural centers, and business organizations are underprivileged, underfunded, and understaffed.
The specific purpose for which this nonprofit corporation was formed is to support the needs of these Pacific Islands cultural heritage institutions by helping to preserve and make accessible records created for business, accountability or cultural purposes. The organization will endeavor to add value by providing resources or volunteers to advise, train, and work among island residents to support their efforts in building their future and preserving their collective memory through the use of modern archival techniques.
Download the ICAS Brochure in .pdf format (2.8 MB).
San Diego Volunteers Needed!
ICAS is in need of a few volunteers in San Diego County to create a team that will help execute its five-year plan. If you are interested in Pacific Islands' culture, this will be a wonderful opportunity to lend your voice and help grow the organization. Our projects are carried out on two fronts: the Pacific Islands, and in Southern California.
This team will help perform functions related to oral histories, documenting stories, online fundraising, fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, and grant writing. Other responsibilities include:
- Assisting in ICAS's mission and goals
- Helping to development a relationship with Pacific Island communities in Southern California
- Cultivating new and on-going corporate sponsors
- Taking initiative and exploring different fundraising avenues
- Attending and participating in Development meetings
If you have skills or interests in performing one or many of the above functions and are interested in joining this team, please email us for more information: info@islandarchives.org