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National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
The National Museum of the American Indian, the newest addition to the Smithsonian Institution's most
The National Museum of the American Indian
The first American national museum designed and run by indigenous peoples, the Smithsonian Institution?s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC opened in 2004. It represents both the United States as a singular nation and the myriad indigenous nations within its borders. Constructed with materials closely connected to Native communities across the continent, the museum contains more than 800,000 objects and three permanent galleries and routinely holds workshops and seminar series. This first comprehensive look at the National Museum of the American Indian encompasses a variety of perspectives, including those of Natives and non-Natives, museum employees, and outside scholars across disciplines such as cultural studies and criticism, art history, history, museum studies, anthropology, ethnic studies, and Native American studies. The contributors engage in critical dialogues about key aspects of the museum?s origin, exhibits, significance, and the relationship between Native Americans and other related museums.
The Native Universe and Museums in the Twenty-first Century
The Native Universe and Museums in the Twenty-First Century explores from a global perspective the opening of the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. Eight essays--presented at the museum's Opening International Symposium in September 2004 and written by museum professionals from Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the United States--address the representation and interpretation of indigenous peoples in museums, the role of contemporary artists in the museum's work, and the responsibility of institutions like NMAI to support contemporary Native cultures and arts.
Why We Serve
Rare stories from more than 250 years of Native Americans' service in the military Why We Serve commemorates the 2020 opening of the National Native American Veterans Memorial at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, the first landmark in Washington, DC, to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of Native veterans. American Indians' history of military service dates to colonial times, and today, they serve at one of the highest rates of any ethnic group. Why We Serve explores the range of reasons why, from love of their home to an expression of their warrior traditions. The book brings fascinating history to life with historical photographs, sketches, paintings, and maps. Incredible contributions from important voices in the field offer a complex examination of the history of Native American service. Why We Serve celebrates the unsung legacy of Native military service and what it means to their community and country.
A Song for the Horse Nation
Presents an illustrated examination of the role of horses in Native American culture and history, providing information on the depiction of horses in tribal clothing, tools, and other objects.
Smithsonian Institution: Native American History and Culture
Presents information about the history and culture of Native Americans, provided as part of the Smithsonian FAQs site. Notes that the Smithsonian Institution, headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a group of national museums and galleries. Details exhibitions found at the National Museum of the American Indian and other Smithsonian museums and centers. Includes information about genealogical research and indigenous knowledge. Lists bibliographies of readings related to Native American history and culture. Links to the home page of the National Museum of the American Indian and the Smithsonian FAQs site. Posts contact information for the Smithsonian via mailing address, telephone number, and e-mail.
Nation to Nation
Nation to Nation explores the promises, diplomacy, and betrayals involved in treaties and treaty making between the United States government and Native Nations. One side sought to own the riches of North America and the other struggled to hold on to traditional homelands and ways of life. The book reveals how the ideas of honor, fair dealings, good faith, rule of law, and peaceful relations between nations have been tested and challenged in historical and modern times. The book consistently demonstrates how and why centuries-old treaties remain living, relevant documents for both Natives and non-Natives in the 21st century.
Spirit of a Native Place
Duane Blue Spruce, (Laguna Pueblo) an architect and member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers, served as primary liaison between the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and the design team that built the museum on the National Mall. Before joining the museum staff in 1993, Duane worked as an assistant project manager at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He lives near Washington, D.C., with his wife, Ida Marx Blue Spruce, and their children, Miles and Milena.
