Native Americans
Jimi Hendrix Wore A Coat of Many Colors
Guitarist, singer and songwriter Jimi Hendrix is most known as one of the greatest electric guitarists in the history of rock 'n' roll. What he's not as well known for is his Native American heritage.The musician's grandmother was Cherokee, a heritage Hendrix's family has continued to celebrate.An...
April 29, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Events: Albert Maysles, Mars Rovers, Hobbits and More!
Monday, April 23: March PointIn this film, three teenagers from Washington State's Swinomish Reservation make a film about two oil refineries that are harming the health of the people, the land, the water and the traditional way of life and gain a new sense of themselves during the creative proc...
April 26, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Jazz, Craft, and Afro-Native American Culture
Friday, April 23: Native Theater: Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers by William S. Yellow Robe Jr.William S. Yellow Robe Jr.'s Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers examines the culture clash between the Native American and African American communities during post-Civil War westward expansion as...
April 23, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Celebrate Earth Day on the National Mall!
Earth Day is over the hill. That's right, the holiday that shakes us into eco-consciousness every April turns 40 this year—so of course some serious celebration is in order! Here is a listing of special events happening on the National Mall through the weekend to help you get in touch with Mother N...
April 22, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
What Are You Doing for Earth Day?
When Sen. Gaylord Nelson organized the first Earth day on April 22, 1970, nearly 20 million Americans joined the cause, holding rallies and planting trees with the hopes their efforts would inspire federal action.It worked: In the year that followed, the government created the Environmental Protect...
April 14, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
The Story of Thunder Mountain Monument
An odd and affecting monument stands off a Nevada highway as a testament to one man’s passions
April 09, 2010 |
By Kristin Ohlson
Dancing on the Mall: New Statue Represents Pueblo Culture at American Indian Museum
Now that the snow has melted and the sun is shining, we've finally gotten a chance to admire a new sculpture over at the National Museum of the American Indian.The 12-foot, 2,000-pound bronze statue, called “Buffalo Dancer II,” stands outside the entrance to the museum. It is the first monumental s...
March 23, 2010 |
By Erica R. Hendry
Events: Women Inventors, Walking in Space, Quilting and More!
Monday, March 22: Seasoned with SpiritEnjoy episodes of the public television series Seasoned with Spirit, and join host Loretta Barrett Oden as she visits Native communities to learn about their agricultural and culinary traditions. In Food Upon the Water, Oden participates in a wild rice harvest ...
March 22, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Environmental Film Festival Roundup
The D.C. Environmental Film Festival is upon us!The Smithsonian is offering a variety of free movies and events in conjunction with the 2010 Environmental Film Festival. Check out the festival's website and goSmithsonian for full information on dates, times and film synopses. Feel free to downloa...
March 19, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
Events: How to Build Your Own Print Collection, Grow Wild Rice, and Know Julia Child and More!
Monday, March 15: Seasoned with SpiritEnjoy episodes of the public television series Seasoned with Spirit, and join host Loretta Barrett Oden as she visits Native communities to learn about their agricultural and culinary traditions. In Food Upon the Water, Oden participates in a wild rice harvest ...
March 15, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Skin: There's More Beneath the Surface at New York City's Heye Center
In New York City, a new exhibition at the American Indian Museum's George Gustav Heye Center, is intriguingly entitled, "HIDE: Skin as Material and Metaphor."In the show, "Skin" is both that of human and animal flesh and proves not only to be subject matter, but as animal hide, it becomes the mate...
March 09, 2010 |
By Jamie Simon
Events: American Indian Food, Jane Austen, Vampires and More!
Monday, March 8: Seasoned with SpiritEnjoy episodes of the public television series Seasoned with Spirit, join host Loretta Barrett Oden as she visits Native communities to learn about their agricultural and culinary traditions. In Food Upon the Water, Oden participates in a wild rice harvest and s...
March 08, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
An Ancestry of African-Native Americans
Using government documents, author Angela Walton-Raji traced her ancestors to the slaves owned by American Indians
February 17, 2010 |
By Katy June-Friesen
Behind the Scenes in Monument Valley
The vast Navajo tribal park on the border of Utah and New Mexico stars in Hollywood movies but remains largely hidden to visitors
February 2010 |
By Tony Perrottet
Tips on Roads Less Traveled in Monument Valley
Driving through the southwest? Make sure to read our tips on the best ways to appreciate Monument Valley
January 25, 2010 |
By Bruce Hathaway
Weekend Events: Celebrate the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr., Storytelling and More
Friday, January 15:Sorry kids, no special evening events happening today. But never fear—other stuff is here! Be sure to check this Web site for a listing of regularly scheduled Smithsonian fun.Saturday, January 16: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Three-Day Family FestivalCivil rights is an ongoing...
January 15, 2010 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: Celebrate Kwanzaa and Enjoy Holiday Programs at American Indian!
Saturday, December 26: Kwanzaa Workshop Series: Umoja (Unity)Today starts the first day of Kwanzaa—a six-day celebration that honors African heritage and culture—and you can observe the holiday at the Anacostia Museum. Come enjoy a hands-on musical workshop led by world renowned music historian Br...
December 26, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Events for the Week of 12/7-11: American Indian Dancing, Inspirational Toys, ZooLights and More!
Monday, December 7: Seasons of LightFor an all-inclusive seasonal celebration, check out “Seasons of Light.” Performed annually for the past ten years, “Seasons of Light” features the customs of winter holidays from different cultures, such as Ramadan, Devali, Hanukkah, Las Posadas, Christmas and W...
December 07, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
Weekend Events: DC's Latin Music Scene and American Food!
Saturday, November 28: Metro Mambo: Latin Music in D.C.The D.C.’s Latin jazz and dance music scene have long reflected Washington at its most diverse, involving such noted African-American bandleaders as Hedrick Mitchell and Maria Rodriguez. Today, join radio personality Jim Byers, host of WPFW 89....
November 27, 2009 |
By Jesse Rhodes
American Indian Museum in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
As you’re baking pies and basting the bird this Thanksgiving, make sure to tune into the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The National Museum of the American Indian will be sponsoring a float this year!Called “The Spirit of Thanksgiving,” the float is inspired by the sculpture Allies in War, Partner...
November 25, 2009 |
By Megan Gambino
