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The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian advances understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere. Legal:

Washington, D.C.
Joined December 2008

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  1. Looking for something to watch this weekend? ’s Living Earth Festival film series is available on demand until 11:59 p.m. ET tomorrow! Check it out here ⬇️

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  2. May 6

    Meet renowned Tlingit glass artist Preston Singletary at our D.C. museum. Join us Saturday, May 7 for a conversation about his art and evolution as an artist, and his inspiration for the current exhibition “Raven and the Box of Daylight.” FREE. MORE:

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  3. May 5

    Searching for the perfect Mother's Day gift? From exhibition catalogues to handmade jewelry, we’ve got you covered! All purchases support the museum’s mission to advance knowledge and understanding of the Indigenous cultures. MORE:

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  4. Check out ANA’s new podcast series “Keeping Us Whole: Preventing Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.” Episode 1 features ANA Deputy Commissioner Hope MacDonald Lone Tree on violence prevention.

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  5. May 4

    Zitkala-Ša, also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was raised on the Yankton Indian Reservation in South Dakota. She worked tirelessly for American Indian citizenship rights, independence and sovereignty. Full story in our spring issue magazine:

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  6. Apr 28

    What does romance look like in Native America? Each tribe and individual has their own ways of exhibiting romance. We asked our readership on social to answer the question “What do Natives do to be romantic?” We got over 100 replies! Read the full story:

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  7. Apr 22

    Our Living Earth Festival is back! In celebration of watch several community members talking about their efforts to protect sites of cultural significance in three locations: Alaska, Hawai‘i, and Utah. 📲 MORE:

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  8. From darkness into light, that's the key transformation in the trickster story of the Raven and the Box of Daylight, told beautifully in glass by Preston Singletary at our . Take a listen to the enchanting story on our .

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  9. Apr 19

    The ancient Maya landscape offers a critical narrative about the transformation and resiliency of communities and landscapes. Join Dr. Murtha on a conversation hosted by online or onsite this Wednesday, April 20, 8 p.m. Registration required:

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  10. Apr 6

    Join me THIS SATURDAY for a free, hybrid event hosted by at 2pm PT/5pm ET. I'll be in conversation w/ Tanya Thrasher, the Publications Manager for the and EIC of American Indian Magazine. Click here to register:

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  11. for ’s next Youth in Action event on 4/1. During this session, “Indigenous Youth Poet Warriors,” youth will share how they use poetry to express their worldviews and advocate for personal and community needs. Register:

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  12. Mar 17

    Join us in celebration of for a special screening of “Without a Whisper: Konnon:Kwe” featuring the lesser-known history of Native women’s influence on the early women’s rights movement in the United States. WATCH NOW:

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  13. Mar 14

    “Why We Serve” honors the generations of Native Americans who have served in the armed forces of the United States—often in extraordinary numbers—since the American Revolution. To learn more, visit the exhibition website:

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  14. Mar 11

    Today we are highlighting two outstanding women, Dr. Gwyneira Isaac and Dr. Mary S. Linn. They are both Curators that work on Recovering Voices: an initiative led by in partnership with and . Find out more here:

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  15. Mar 11

    TODAY--Join us at 11 a.m. ET for a virtual workshop for children ages 3–6 and their adult companions. Llearn about the innovative Black and Native women and girls who shook up the world of skateboarding. MORE:

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  16. Mar 10

    Join us in celebration of for a special screening of “Without a Whisper: Konnon:Kwe” featuring the lesser-known history of Native women’s influence on the early women’s rights movement in the United States.  WATCH NOW:

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  17. On we celebrate the achievements of Native women. Explore ’s collection of articles and videos honoring matriarchs and their contributions here:

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  18. Mar 7

    Join us March 11, at 11 a.m. ET for a virtual workshop for children ages 3–6 and their adult companions. learn about the innovative Black and Native women and girls who shook up the world of skateboarding. MORE:

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  19. Mar 7

    Starting Friday, March 11, visitors to our Smithsonian museums and National Zoo will no longer be required to wear masks. Starting Monday, March 14, our and will be open seven days a week. Learn more about visiting:

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  20. Feb 28

    The Film Festival is up and rolling! Check out our on-demand catalog available through March 4. Full schedule here:

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