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The National Museum of the American Indian cares for one of the world's most expansive collections of Native artifacts, including objects, photographs, archives, and media covering the entire Western Hemisphere, from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego. We operate 3 facilities: the museum in Washington, D.C., the George Gustav Heye Center (GGHC) in New York City, and the Cultural Resources Center (CRC) in Suitland, Maryland. Learn more: https://americanindian.si.edu/about
Vision: Equity and social justice for the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere through education, inspiration, and empowerment.
Mission: In partnership with Native peoples and their allies, the National Museum of the American Indian fosters a richer shared human experience through a more informed understanding of Native peoples.
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Behind the Scenes of "Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains"
In Conversation: DY Begay with Fiber Artists Velma Kee Craig and Helena Hernmarck
Women’s History Month: Stories and Conversation on Indigenous Design
Indigenous Couture and Style
"Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains"
"Sublime Light: Tapestry Art of DY Begay"
Info Session: Native Arts Fellowship (2025)
Info Session: Native American Collections Fellowship (2025)
Mapuche Rap with Waikil and Ketrafe (2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival)
Pasatono Orquesta (2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival)
Teaching the Impact of the Gold Rush on Native Americans of California: A Source Investigation
California Indian History Before and After the Gold Rush
Youth in Action: Indigenous Skateboarding
The Revitalization and Evolution of Indigenous Foods throughout North America with Sean Sherman
Youth in Action: Indigenous Ecosystems
2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival: The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 at 100
2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Welcome Ceremony (June 26, 2024)
Reclaiming Education Sovereignty (Keynote, 2023 Indigenous Peoples' Day Teach-In)
Becoming a Native Knowledge360° Educator:Virginia (Treaty of Middle Plantation of1677)
Becoming a Native Knowledge 360°Educator: Is a Treaty Intended to be Forever?
Becoming a Native Knowledge 360ºEducator: Is a Treaty Intended to be Forever? Horse Creek Treaty
Info Session: Native Arts Fellowship
Info Session: Native American Collections Research Fellowship
Oscar Howe: Dakota, Modern, American
Honoring Native Veterans: Meet the Memorial Designer, Harvey Pratt
Honoring Native Veterans: Presentation of Colors and Wreath-Laying Ceremony
"Robert Houle: Red Is Beautiful"
"Shelley Niro: 500 Year Itch"