American Indian Museum
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
Tribes Reintroduce Swift Fox to Northern Montana's Fort Belknap Reservation
After absence of more than 50 years, the pint-sized predator returns to the prairie
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
Are There Native Descendants of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? And More Questions From Our Readers
You've got questions. We've got experts
Here's What's New to Explore as Smithsonian Museums Reopen
Two more museums, the National Museum of American History and the National Museum of the American Indian, open Friday
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
Here's What Going Back to School Looks Like in Indian Country During the Pandemic
Native students, teachers, parents and school administrators share their concerns
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
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
158 Resources for Understanding Systemic Racism in America
These articles, videos, podcasts and websites from the Smithsonian chronicle the history of anti-black violence and inequality in the United States
This Artwork Recognizes the Sacrifices Made by Native American Soldiers in Vietnam
Taking 'Best in Show' at the Northern Plains Tribal Art Show, the 2002 beadwork tableau is held in the collections of the American Indian Museum
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
Celebrate Mother's Day With These Artworks From the Smithsonian Collections
These paintings, sculptures and illustrations honor the bonds of motherhood
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