More D.C. Institutions Reopening
• April 26, 2021

On April 23, the Smithsonian Institution announced that it is planning to reopening seven museums and the National Zoo in May. 

Weekly Arts Round Up, April 22, 2021
• April 22, 2021

Sign up for the National Sporting Library & Museum’s online program on brook trout next Thursday and you may win a sample of dry flies.

Earth Day Happenings: A Selection
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Here are a few rewarding ways to spend Earth Day, April 22, organized by museums and others in Washington, D.C.

Native American Women Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon
• April 2, 2021

Friday, April 23, 1–3:30 PM ET / 10 AM–12:30 PM PT Register online Learn how to contribute to Wikipedia and increase the representation of Native American women online. During this […]

Youth in Action: Ecological Knowledge in Pacific Coastal Communities
• March 12, 2021

Youth in Action: Ecological Knowledge in Pacific Coastal Communities May 20; on demand Indigenous coastal Pacific communities have respected and protected their homelands’ ocean resources for thousands of years. Listen […]

Native American Code Talkers
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May 19, 2 p.m. EST An illustrated talk by author and historian William C. Meadows followed by audience Q&A. Check the museum’s website for updates and Zoom link.

The Story of the Lūʻau: Dance and Cooking Demonstration
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May 1 – 31; on demand Explore the story of the Native Hawaiian tradition of lūʻau and learn why it plays such an important role in Hawaiian culture featuring Vicky […]

Living Earth Virtual Festival: The Business of Agriculture in Indian Country
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April 22 – 25; on demand In celebration of Earth Day, the National Museum of the American Indian’s annual Living Earth Festival will be available on demand over four days. […]

In Dialogue: Smithsonian Objects and Social Justice
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Thursday, April 8; 5 p.m. EST Free, registration required What is the connection between a desire for recognition of one’s culture and activism for equity? Join educators from the National […]

Living Earth Teach-In: Traditional Foods Sustain our Bodies and Spirits
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Saturday, March 20, 1 – 3 p.m. EST Traditional foods and the knowledge related to growing, harvesting, storing and preparing them has been practiced for millennia by Indigenous peoples. Participants […]