American Indian History
How Indigenous Peoples Adapted to the Arctic's Harsh Climate
A new exhibition at the British Museum spotlights an ingenious way of life threatened by global warming
Secretary Lonnie Bunch on the New Memorial to Native American Veterans
Located in front of the National Museum of the American Indian, the sculpture reminds us of the true burden of freedom
Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2020
Honor Native American ideas, make your garden a native ecosystem, read these books, or take in one of these online programs with Native guests
Portrait Project Memorializes Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
A new exhibition available to view online features 94 photographs, as well as original artwork
Native Americans Have Always Answered the Call to Serve
National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day, September 29, recognizes the men and women who have served honorably in the U.S. military overseas
An A.I.-Driven 'Mayflower' Will Cross the Atlantic Next Year
The autonomous vessel's launch, originally scheduled to mark the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims' landing at Plymouth, was delayed by the pandemic
Drone Imaging Reveals Pre-Hispanic 'Great Settlement' Beneath Kansas Ranch
The 164-foot-wide earthwork is the sixth ancestral Wichita "council circle" discovered in the region
Metropolitan Museum of Art Hires First Full-Time Curator of Native American Art
Patricia Marroquin Norby previously worked at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian–New York
How Native Americans Bring Depth of Understanding to the Nation’s National Parks
On National Parks Founders Day, the museum looks at the changing relationship between Native Americans and the National Park Service
A Native Remembrance on Korean Armistice Day
Some 10,000 Native Americans veterans served during the Korean conflict
After Retiring Its Racist Name, D.C. Football Team Announces Temporary Moniker
A new title will be announced once trademark issues are resolved
What a New Supreme Court Decision Means for Native American Sovereignty
The landmark ruling upholds the sanctity of treaties between the United States and American Indians—to a certain point
Ending the Use of Racist Mascots and Images
The appropriation of Native language and imagery perpetuates racism and legitimizes racist acts, says the director of the American Indian Museum
How Do Native Americans Observe the Fourth of July?
The answer has always been as complicated as America's history
Early Residents of the Pacific Northwest Smoked Smooth Sumac
Researchers used a new technique to detect the chemical fingerprints of specific plant species in a 1,400-year-old pipe's residue
How Lakota Values Endure 144 Years After the Battle of Little Bighorn
Following Custer's defeat, tribal leaders made difficult decisions to ensure the safety of their people that continue today in the time of COVID-19
Smithsonian Scholars and Researchers Share Works That Shed Light on the History of U.S. Racism
In this dynamic time, a list of film, podcasts and books is offered for a nation grappling with its fraught history
How Do American Indians Celebrate Mother's Day?
In the early 20th century, Native people responded to the proclamation of Mother’s Day with powwows, ceremonies, rodeos, feasts, and songs
Land O'Lakes Drops the Iconic Logo of an Indigenous Woman From Its Branding
The story behind the image, and its removal, led to mixed reactions from the public, including native communities
How the Pandemic Is Affecting the Navajo Nation
A conversation about the challenges facing—and the resilience of—the largest reservation in the country, which has become a COVID-19 hotspot
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