Walking in Their Footsteps
On the 80th anniversary of this D-Day this past June, descendants of Comanche code talkers returned to Utah Beach this past June to honor their relatives who fought in this deadly battle.
Fall 2024
The Divinity of Maize
A pendant more than 1,000 years old immortalizes Mayan maize god Hun Hunahpu.
Stories Unbound: Exhibition of Narrative Art Shows More than a Century of Native Life on the Plains
This exhibition depicts more than a century of Native life on the Plains through pictorial art on a wide range of items from the NMAI collection, from paintings on tipis to drawings on ledger paper.
Rescuing Thunderbirds: For the Iowa Peoples, Keeping Their Sacred Eagles Soaring is a Life-long Commitment
The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma’s eagle aviary is helping to save its peoples’ sacred birds while educating others about the many threats to these precious raptors.
Built on Solid Ground: Indigenous Architects are Reinforcing Cultural Identities on Ancestral Lands and Beyond
Indigenous architects are reinforcing Native cultures through their contemporary creations that are being built on tribal lands and beyond.
Inspiring Youth to Reach for the Stars
First Native woman astronaut Nicole Mann is inspiring youth to reach for the stars.
The Dark History of California’s Gold Rush
Despite efforts to eliminate the Indigenous peoples of California during its gold rush,
many survived to tell their stories.
Clearing a Path for Indigenous Teachers
Educators are finding ways to get Indigenous teachers into classrooms.
Fall 2024
This drawing of a healer who gains his medicinal power by associating with bears is just one of the captivating stories depicted in the “Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains” exhibition now open at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C.