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
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
Native Women Artists Reclaim Their Narrative
The first major exhibition of its kind, “Hearts of Our People,” boasts 82 pieces from 115 Native women across North America
How to Virtually Explore the Smithsonian From Your Living Room
Tour a gallery of presidential portraits, print a 3-D model of a fossil or volunteer to transcribe historical documents
Eight Digital Education Resources From Around the Smithsonian
The newly launched #SmithsonianEdu campaign highlights 1.7 million online tools geared specifically toward students and teachers
Twenty Smithsonian Shows to See in 2020
Women inventors, baseball stamps and a new Kusama Infinity Room are among the offerings
Eighteen Podcasts to Listen to in 2020
Need podcast recommendations for travel or the treadmill? Here’s what Smithsonian experts listen to
The Smithsonian’s Ten Splashiest New Acquisitions of 2019
This year marks the arrival of a brilliant diamond, a hybrid space rocket, exciting paintings and two darling clouded leopard cubs
Long Sidelined, Native Artists Finally Receive Their Due
At the American Indian Museum in NYC, curators paint eight decades of American Indian artwork back into the picture
New Music and Dance Fusions Kick Off Native American Heritage Month
The National Museum of the American Indian is webcasting many of these public programs live, then archiving them online
For Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a Rethinking of How We Celebrate American History
Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognizes that Native people are the first inhabitants of the Americas, including the lands that later became the United States
Inside a New Effort to Change What Schools Teach About Native American History
A new curriculum from the American Indian Museum brings greater depth and understanding to the long-misinterpreted history of indigenous culture
Joy Harjo’s New Poetry Collection Brings Native Issues to the Forefront
The recently announced U.S. Poet Laureate melds words and music to resist the myth of Native invisibility
What Do Bovids, Bridges and the West Have to Do With American Art?
In the debut episode of “Re:Frame,” Smithsonian curators explore the iconic symbol of the West, the American Bison
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