Summer Virtual Field Trip: Bison – One Stop Shopping
OnlineThe American bison or buffalo, as it is also referred to, is one of the most significant animals to many American Indian nations. It was critical to the survival of […]
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2021 Native Cinema Showcase
National Museum of the American Indian Online 4th St SW, Washington D.C., Washington DC, United StatesThe Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian brings its annual Native Cinema Showcase to online audiences Nov. 12-18, 2021. This year's showcase focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community, and a continued relationship with the land. Activism lies at the heart of all these stories. The showcase provides a […]
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Wampanoag Celebration
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesWatch members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), both of Massachusetts, as they share their culture and history in a virtual celebration of food, art, traditional stories, and film. The event features a talk by Chairwoman Cheryl Andrews-Maltais of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) on the […]
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Youth in Action: Indigenous Youth Poet Warriors
National Museum of the American Indian Online 4th St SW, Washington D.C., Washington DC, United StatesHow does poetry inspire change? In celebration of the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, Joy Harjo (Mvskoke Nation), Native youth poets jaye simpson (Sapotaweyak Cree Nation), Kinsale Drake (Diné), and Sareya Taylor (White Mountain Apache/Diné) share how this “poet and champion of justice” has inspired their own writings. Moderated by Kelly Caballero (Tongva). […]
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Africa, With Love
National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C., United StatesJoin the National Museum of African Art for the opening of our Research Gallery space. Drop in on Valentine's Day for a night out at the museum, with drinks and vibe with DJ Kweku. Get a chance to see how we're renovating to bring more community into our museum. The new Research Gallery will be […]
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Cherokee Days Festival
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesVisit 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 […]
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Zuni Olla Maidens Performance
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesAn all-women’s group, the Zuni Olla Maidens from New Mexico are known for the Pottery Dance, in which they move in carefully choreographed steps with painted jars balanced on their […]
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Native American Veterans Film Screening: Corridor Four
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesCorridor 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 him through the support of his family and love of music. A discussion with Ho‘opi‘i follows the film. The program will close with a performance […]
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Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesSaturday and Sunday, October 28–29, 10 AM – 5 PM Free | National Mall Bring the whole family to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian to participate in […]
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Honoring Native Veterans
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesThis 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 […]
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Artist Raven Chacon in Concert and Conversation
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesArtist Raven Chacon (Diné) is joined by Joy Harjo, Candice Hopkins, Ange Loft, Laura Ortman, and Olivia Shortt to present selections from his work, For Zitkála-Šá (2020). A Pulitzer Prize-winning […]
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Native Art Market
National Museum of the American Indian Fourth Street & Independence Ave., S.W., Washington, DC, United StatesMake your holiday shopping special and support more than 30 award-winning Indigenous artists. Visit the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., and enjoy the museum’s annual […]
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