National Museum of the American Indian

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Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022

From reading Indigenous authors to exploring Native plants, these activities suit everyone in the family

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The Return of a National Icon

Bison, commonly referred to by Native people as “buffalo,” were once on the brink of extinction. Discover how the revival of the bison became one of the United States' great conservation success stories.

Join Us to Honor the Exceptional Military Service of Native Americans

Native American Veterans Procession and Dedication Ceremony for National Native American Veterans Memorial Scheduled for November 11, 2022

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Max Hiroshi Yamane: Initiating Relationships with Native People

Learn how one Asian American has made extended family relationships and respectfully participates in contemporary Native culture.

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Ka Mo‘olelo o Au Hou ma Wakinekona, D.C. | The Story Behind the Hawaiian Canoe in Washington, D.C.

For thousands of years, Native Hawaiians have traveled the Pacific in traditional voyaging canoes. A fixture on the National Mall for almost 20 years now, a wa‘a (Hawaiian canoe) named Au Hou has called Washington, D.C. home since the National Museum of the American Indian’s grand opening in 2004.

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National Poetry Month: An Interview With Alaskan Poet Ishmael Angaluuk Hope

Weaving words of Indigenous experiences with contemporary contemplation and intellect

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With Color and Pageantry, Denver March Powwow Signals the Season's Opening

After two years of cancellations, Native powwows across Indian Country make a thriving and significant comeback

Worth Waiting, Craig George

Romance in Indian Country

What does romance look like in Native America? Join us as we delve into inside world of Indigenous people as they look for love and romance

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Museum's New Director Dr. Cynthia Chavez Lamar Says Her Goal Is 'Listening, Being Respectful and Asking for Help'

Chavez emphasizes how she plans to maintain her cultural and communal ties while working in Washington D.C.

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A Forgotten Olympic First

Taffy Abel, U.S. hockey's initial American Indian player, won a silver medal at the inaugural Winter Games almost a century ago

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A Retro Look in the Archives Reveals Past Views on Language Derogatory to Native Americans

Although current views may point to “political correctness” for changes in language and terminology, by looking back through historical documents, it’s quite clear that this is not something new.

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The Christmas Season in Indian Country

Celebrations, memorials, and gatherings during the winter holiday season

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Native Rights Are Human Rights

Remembering the humanity of Indigenous peoples on International Human Rights Day

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'If You Lived During the Plimoth Thanksgiving' by Chris Newell Exposes New Truths About a Major American Holiday

Just in time for Thanksgiving, this newly released book explains the events surrounding the original feast at Plimoth – from a Native perspective.

Theresa Secord (Penobscot, b. 1958). Ear of corn basket, 2003. Maine. 26/1694. By looking at Thanksgiving in the context of living cultures, we can make the holiday a more meaningful part of teaching and learning, in school and at home.

Five Ideas to Change Teaching About Thanksgiving, in Classrooms and at Home

Between Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage and Month, November is go-time for teaching and learning about Native America. Here, parent and museum educator Renée Gokey shares simple ways to make the responsibility less daunting. In addition to briefly describing strategies for learners K–12, Renée links to teaching resources from the museum and other organizations. And she notes that students can use Thanksgiving and their new tools for thinking about culture to learn and share more about their own family’s history and traditions.

Educator’s Blog: Land Acknowledgments as a Tool Towards Social Justice in Your Classroom

Teaching about Land Acknowledgments in Your Classroom or Community

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Native Ghosts and the Supernatural

In the new book, "Living Ghosts and Mysterious Monsters," a Native storyteller shares ancient and contemporary scary stories

Various Pride flags (rainbow, transgender, equality, LGBTQ+ people of color, and love rainbow) displayed alongside the Navajo Nation flag in Window Rock, Arizona. (Photo by Pamela J. Peters (Diné)/Táchii’nii Photography, used with permission)

LGBTQIA+ Pride and Two-Spirit People

We Are Not Separate from Our Communities: LGBTQIA+ Pride and Two-Spirit People

The National Native American Veterans Memorial at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.

National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. to Reopen May 21

Last chance to see the popular exhibition "The Great Inka Road: Engineering an Empire," before it closes later this summer

Mitchelene BigMan with fellow members of the Native American Warriors. (Photo courtesy of NMAI)

National Women's History Month: Mitchelene BigMan

An interview with Native American Veteran Mitchelene BigMan.

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