2010 Census: Toolkit for Reaching American Indians and Alaska Natives

Toolkit for Reaching American Indians and Alaska Natives

The Toolkit for Reaching American Indians and Alaska Natives is designed to help partners communicate the benefits of census participation to American Indian and Alaska Native audiences. Below are descriptions and suggested uses of all available resources associated with the toolkit. Depending on your needs, you may follow instructions to download and print individual documents, or you can download the complete toolkit with all components (ZIP 145.8 MB).
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Supporting Materials

Description	Format	Language/Audience
Toolkit Overview This toolkit is intended as a resource for tribal government leaders and organizations that serve American Indians and Alaska Natives. This document contains details about the specific resources available to support your efforts in raising awareness of, encouraging participation in and answering questions about the 2010 Census.	PDF 13.8 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Sample Speech Use the information in this sample speech to communicate information about the 2010 Census at community events, such as tribal meetings, community presentations and one-on-one meetings.	DOC 337.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
2010 Census Fact Sheet for American Indians and Alaska Natives This fact sheet outlines basic facts about the census and the many uses and benefits of census data, particularly relevant to American Indians and Alaska Natives.	PDF 1.6 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Public Service Announcement Scripts Public service announcements (PSAs) are an easy and effective way to reach American Indians and Alaska Natives. This document includes sample radio PSA scripts.	DOC 337.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Drop-in Articles Media in areas with a large American Indian or Alaska Native population or who write specifically for these audiences may be interested in sharing information about the 2010 Census. Customize these sample articles and share them with reporters and editors to help frame the 2010 Census story.	DOC 339 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Web site Copy This copy can be used to announce your partnership with the Census Bureau in internal and external communications. It is sample copy only and can be customized with additional information relevant to your audience.	DOC 337.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Web Banners and Buttons To raise awareness of the 2010 Census and encourage participation, post these American Indian and Alaska Native-specific Web banners and buttons to your Web site or blog. To add these banners or buttons, copy and paste either the code or the banner to your Web site.	DOC 407 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
2010 Census Operational Milestone Timeline This timeline highlights key dates for the 2010 Census, including 2010 Census form distribution, Census Day and others.	PDF 3.7 MB Size: Tabloid 29" x 11"	English
18 Month Calendar for 2010 Census Partners This printable calendar runs from July 2009 through December 2010. It includes key census dates and suggestions for what partners can do to get involved. Hang it in your office, lobby or other areas to raise awareness of important census dates and events.	PDF 1.5 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20"	English
Customizable Newsletter Template and Announcement Copy Use this pre-designed template and sample copy to announce your partnership with the Census Bureau. Use the template over and over for other announcements and news about your support of the 2010 Census.	DOC 244 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Partnership Announcement Letter Announce your partnership with the Census Bureau to internal stakeholders or organization members by sending this information on your letterhead.	DOC 338 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Partnership Proclamation Form Consider proclaiming your role as a Census Bureau partner. Use this document in ceremonies, events and other official announcements.	ZIP 236.6 KB - 3.1 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English - InDesign English - Quark English - Word
Partnership Certificate Customize, print and hang this certificate in high-traffic areas, gathering spaces and office spaces, and post it to your organization's Web site to acknowledge your role as a Census Bureau partner.	DOC 1.1 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
American Indian and Alaska Native Awareness Poster This poster is the first in a unique series designed specifically for American Indians and Alaska Natives to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Display it in your office, lobby, community center or other high-traffic area to create awareness of the coming census.	PDF 16.8 MB Size: Poster 20" x 16"	English JPEG 52 KB
Alaska Native Action Poster This poster is the second in a unique series designed specifically for American Indians and Alaska Natives to build awareness of and encourage participation in the 2010 Census. Display the poster in your office, lobby or other high-traffic area to inspire American Indians and Alaska Natives to "take action" and participate in the 2010 Census. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a 16" X 20" printed version.	PDF 18.6 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20"	English
Alaska Native Confidentiality Poster This poster assures employees, members and others in the American Indian and Alaska Native community their census form responses are safe and confidential. Display the poster in a high-traffic area. You can also contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a printed version.	PDF 5.7 MB Size: Poster 16" x 20"	English
AIAN Confidentiality Flier This flier assures employees and constituents their census form responses are safe and confidential. Display the flier in a high-traffic area. You can also contact your Regional Census Center to obtain a printed version.	PDF 2.9 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
2010 Census Poster/Flier Template Use this pre-designed template to create a poster or flier promoting the census or highlighting census-related events and activities.	ZIP 3 MB - 9.7 MB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English - InDesign English - Quark English - MS Word
American Indian and Alaska Natives - How People Are Counted Brochure This brochure describes the process by which the Census Bureau counts U.S. residents. You can also contact your regional partnership specialist to obtain a 18" X 10" printed version.	PDF 2.9 MB Size: Brochure 18" x 10"	English
2010 Census Brochure Template Use this pre-designed template to create a brochure promoting the census or highlighting census-related events and activities.	ZIP 1.8 MB - 8.6 MB Size: Letter 11" x 8.5"	English - InDesign English - Quark English - MS Word
Brochure Copy Customize this sample copy with additional information to develop a brochure about your involvement in the 2010 Census outreach effort and to convey the benefits of census data.	DOC 338.5 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English
Census in Schools Program Fact Sheet This fact sheet covers the Census in Schools program, which provides educators with resources to teach the nation's students about the census.	PDF 521.8 KB Size: Letter 8.5" x 11"	English

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Toolkit for Reaching American Indians and Alaska Natives