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How does identity influence activism? Many tribal nations have always recognized multiple genders and those who possess both male and female spirits. Native people who identify as more than one […]
The museum hosts a special after-hours event in celebration of the special installation “Making a Statement.” Visitors can hear from contemporary Indigenous fashion designers, enjoy a unique fashion showcase, and […]
Weaving Family Threads Saturday and Sunday, April 5–6, 10 AM–5 PM Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to see the first-ever retrospective of Diné fiber artist DY Begay and experience the love she holds for her homelands, expressed through 48 inspired tapestries. Bring the whole family and join an interactive experience for […]
Washington, D.C.– Decolonized Beatz Indigenous World Pride 2025 (DBIWP) is set to be a groundbreaking global event celebrating the creativity, resilience, and self-determination of 2SLGBTQIA+ Indigenous artists, performers, and storytellers. Taking place on May 30 at the Arena Stage and June 1, 2025, at the Atlas Performance Art Center on Piscataway Land (Washington, D.C.), DBIWP […]
Watch short films that feature Indigenous stories and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year’s showcase shares stories of resilience, inspiration and hope as well as stories that entertain and educate through a variety of film genres. Countries represented […]
Make your holiday shopping special and support Indigenous artists. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture. Visit the museum’s exhibitions, enjoy lunch at the Mitsitam Cafe, and join a curator-led tour. Kids can enjoy a make-and-take craft activity in the imagiNATIONS […]
