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Quileute Art Exhibit to Dispel Hollywood Myths
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. welcomes a new exhibit this weekend titled, “Behind the Scenes: The Real Story of the Quileute Wolves.” The exhibit explores the authentic role wolves play in Quileute culture and …
Menominee Nation Cultural Day Events Draw Near
A special event celebrating the Menominee Nation of Wisconsin will be held at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. this Saturday, December
Ponca Tribe of Nebraska Creating Recipe Book to Raise Awareness of Domestic Violence
The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska’s Domestic Violence Program has put a call out to tribal members for recipes for a recipe book it is creating to help
Cultural and Historical Archive of Virginia Tribes Coming Online
The Virginia Foundation for the Humanities will be building the Commonwealth of Virginia’s only online historical and cultural archive about Virginia's Indian tribes. Called Virginia Indian Heritage Online,
100+ Canoes to Come Ashore at Swinomish Reservation This Month
Beginning July 25, the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community will host The Tribal Canoe Journey, an event that will bring more than 100 family canoes to
Grand Mound in Minnesota Designated National Historic Landmark
Grand Mound in International Falls, Minn., is one 14 sites across the country to be designated as a new national historic landmark, according to a press
Smithsonian Still Has A Lot of Repatriation Work to Do, GAO Report Says
Although required by the National Museum of the American Indian Act of 1989 to repatriate Native American human remains and funerary objects in its collections, the Smithsonian still
National Museum of the American Indian Announces Schedule for Summer Concert/Festival Series
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian has announced the 2011 schedule for its sixth annual concert and festival series promoting Native musicians, films, performers and
United Indians to Provide Religious Services to Native Inmates in Washington Prisons
The state of Washington’s Department of Corrections and United Indians of All Tribes Foundation have partnered to provide incarcerated offenders with religious support and resources. Under an
Southern Ute Cultural Center Opens Its Doors to the Public
The Southern Ute Indian Tribe opened its new Southern Ute Cultural Center and Museum to the public last weekend. The $38 million cone-shaped, 52,000-square-foot facility, located on
