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Video | 2 months ago

DC | First Allies: Polly Cooper and the Oneida Indian Nation

The museum welcomes elders, leaders, and members of the Oneida Indian Nation to share with visitors the legacy of Polly Cooper, an Oneida ancestor and icon.

Learn more about the Oneida Indian Nation with remarks from tribal leadership, a presentation on Cooper’s legacy, along with dance performances, and food demonstrations.

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DC | First Allies: Polly Cooper and the Oneida Indian Nation

Video | 2 months ago

The museum welcomes elders, leaders, and members of the Oneida Indian Nation to share with visitors the legacy of Polly Cooper, an Oneida ancestor and icon. Learn more about the Oneida Indian Nation with remarks from tribal leadership, a presentation on Coo...

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Truman Lowe's Artistic Legacy

Video | 3 months ago

Truman Lowe (Hoocąk [Ho-Chunk], 1944-2019) is recognized for his minimalist sculptures of wood, feathers, and other organic materials evoking the waters and woodlands of his homeland. "Water’s Edge" brings together nearly 50 of the acclaimed artist’s sculpt...

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DC | Service and Sacrifice: Memorial Day 2026

Video | 3 months ago

On Memorial Day, honor Indigenous service members who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. This year, we honor the legacies of Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne, 1933-2025) and Harvey Phillip Pratt (C...

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Native Knowledge 360° Online Series | Americans Part 3

Video | 4 months ago

In this final session of the series, educators explore stories and images presented in the exhibition "Americans" focusing on the Trail of Tears. This session introduces Native Knowledge 360°'s Resource "American Indian Removal: What Does It Mean to Remove ...

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Native Knowledge 360° Online Series | Americans Part 1

Video | 4 months ago

Session one of this three-part professional development series focuses on the stories and images presented in the exhibition "Americans". This session introduces Native Knowledge 360°'s Resource "The “First Thanksgiving”: How Can We Tell a Better Story?" to...

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Native Knowledge 360° Online Series | Americans Part 2

Video | 4 months ago

Session two of this three-part professional development series delves into the stories and images presented in the exhibition Americans focusing on the Battle of Little Bighorn. This session introduces Native Knowledge 360°' Resources "Northern Plains Histo...

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"Water's Edge: The Art Of Truman Lowe"

Short | 6 months ago

This short film featured in the exhibition, "Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe" provides insight into the artist, his inspirations and his art. The exhibition is the first major retrospective of the acclaimed Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk) artist. Lowe’s elegant, min...

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Contemporary Connections (Part 4 of 4)

Video | 8 months ago

Hear from historian Paula Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag) as she discusses the importance of harvest traditions among Wampanoag communities today. This program originally aired February 2025, and is the fourth in a four-part series. Learn more and access the les...

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What Else is Missing from the "First" Thanksgiving Story? (Part 3 of 4)

Clip | 8 months ago

Learn how historical actions and events challenged a peace agreement and the relationship between the Wampanoag and the English through maps, video clips and a conversation with historian Paula Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag). This program originally aired Febru...

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Where the "First" Thanksgiving Takes Place (Part 2 of 4)

Video | 8 months ago

Learn about the importance of places and setting as we discuss key details about the Wampanoag nation and their homelands before English settlers arrived. This program originally aired January 2025 and is the second in a four-part series. Learn more and acc...

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The “First" Thanksgiving: How Can We Tell a Better Story? (Part 1 of 4)

Video | 8 months ago

This inquiry resource provides evidence to help teachers and students dispel the myth of the “First Thanksgiving.” In this first professional development session for educators, we discuss two components of the Inquiry Design Model: Staging the Question and ...

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Native Cinema Showcase Shorts 2025

Clip | 9 months ago

The National Museum of the American Indian’s Native Cinema Showcase online is an annual celebration of the best in Native film. This year, the museum highlights an array of film shorts featuring a diverse range of Indigenous stories and perspectives, includ...

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