EXHIBITIONS + EVENTS CAlendar SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY ISSUE SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER/NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2014
Join us for our annual Native Art Market, Dec. 6-7.
demonstrations by the Museum’s Mitsitam Cafe, cultural dance presentations and hands- on activities like making your own papel picado, a type of traditional Mexican folk art, and watching the creation of ofrendas with photos and offerings of food to celebrate family members who have passed.
MUSCOGEE CREEK FESTIVAL Thursday, Nov. 13 – Sunday, Nov. 16 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Various locations in the Museum The Muscogee Creek Nation of Oklahoma will celebrate its tribal history, heritage and culture with three days of performances, films and workshops. Activities and dem- onstrations include Native dancers, singers, storytellers, hands-on activities for kids and families along with booths showcasing jewelry, pottery and more.
NMAI REPATRIATION SYMPOSIUM Wednesday, Nov. 19 10 a.m. Rasmuson Theater This special program, which marks the an- niversary of repatriation legislation enacted 25 years ago as part of the National Museum of the American Indian Act, will explore important issues and advances in the field of repatriation. Speakers will share stories of what went right – and wrong – and address the future of repatriation, including trends in international indigenous repatriation.
CELEBRATE NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE DAY WITH THE COMANCHE NATION Friday, Nov. 28 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Potomac Atrium In celebration of our 25th
Anniversary and 88 AMERICAN INDIAN SUMMER/FALL 2014
Native American Heritage Day, the Museum invites you to join in our Round Dance which will feature invited drums and dancing for all. We will have a few surprise guest performances.
COMANCHE FESTIVAL Friday, Nov. 28 – Sunday, Nov. 30 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Various locations in the Museum The Comanche Nation from Oklahoma will present a three-day festival featuring the cul- ture and heritage of the “Lords of the Plains.” Visitors can watch dance performances, sing- ing, hands-on activities for kids and families, films and food demonstrations.
NATIVE ART MARKET Saturday, Dec. 6 – Sunday, Dec. 7 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Potomac Atrium The Native Art Market offers one-of-a-kind, handmade, traditional and contemporary items directly from the artisans. More than 35 Native artists from North and South America will participate in this annual weekend market, featuring a wide selection of items for purchase including jewelry, beadwork, pottery, prints and sculpture.
PHOTO COURTESY OF FRANK REANO
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