Honoring Native Veterans

November 21, 2023

This Veterans Day, honor the military service of Native American, Native Hawaiian, and Alaska Native Veterans at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian. A presentation of the Colors […]

Native American Veterans Film Screening: Corridor Four

May 15, 2023

Corridor Four challenges the image of the American hero in a heartfelt portrait of 9/11 first responder Isaac Ho‘opi‘i (Native Hawaiian) as he works to put the traumatic experience behind […]

Cherokee Days Festival

March 22, 2023

Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy the three-day festival featuring storytelling, traditional flute music, traditional games, demonstrations, music, dance performances, and hands-on activities in the […]

Native Veterans Celebration

November 10, 2022

This two-day dedication of the National Native American Veterans Memorial includes performances by musical artists, presentation of colors by the Native American Women Warriors, hands-on activities, films, and a veterans […]

Raven and the Evolution of Glass Artist Preston Singletary

April 11, 2022

Join us in person. Meet renowned Tlingit artist Preston Singletary, who will talk about his art and evolution as an artist, and his inspiration for the current exhibition “Raven and […]

Living Earth Festival: Saving Sacred Spaces

April 1, 2022

Panel Discussion and Film Screenings Across the country, sites sacred to Indigenous communities are at risk due to environmental changes, population growth, tourism, and natural resource extraction. As part of […]

Youth in Action: Indigenous Youth Poet Warriors


How does poetry inspire change? In celebration of the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, Joy Harjo (Mvskoke [Creek] Nation), Native youth poets jaye simpson (Sapotaweyak Cree Nation), Kinsale […]

Native American Fusion Music with D’DAT (Virtual Workshop)

October 28, 2021

Free Admission. Registration is required. Participants must register in advance to receive the workshop link. Learn more about the composition process and culture before D’DAT’s performance in The Alden this […]

Native American Code Talkers

March 12, 2021

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.

Sousa on the Rez: Native American Brass Bands and Beyond

July 8, 2019

Native American jazz, classical and popular musicians have experienced artistic and commercial success since well before the turn of the 20th century. Many were first exposed to this music at […]