Seeing Through Indigenous Lenses: Filmmakers Reimagine a Collective Climate-Sound Future
Filmmakers in the Americas challenge the Hollywood approach while tackling causes of climate change.
Arts and Cultures
Scratching a 500 Year Itch: Mohawk Artist Shelley Niro’s Multimedia Creations Know No Limits
A new NMAI exhibition features the candid art of Six Nations Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) artist, photographer and filmmaker Shelley Niro—works that shine a harsh spotlight on society yet provide a healing outlet for her people.
Homecomings: From Small Gatherings to International Events, Powwows Link Indigenous Communities and Cultures
Whether a community gathering or an international competition, the powwow has been a way for Indigenous peoples across North America to strengthen bonds and preserve their diverse cultures.
Color and Memory
A new NMAI exhibition spotlights the bold, abstract artworks of Saulteaux Anishinaabe artist Robert Houle.
All That Glitters: Plains Cree Jeweler Erik Lee Reflects His Culture in Silver
Plains Cree jeweler Erik Lee gains international recognition for his pieces that reflect his culture in silver.
He Gave Us Good Medicine: Native California Through the Eyes of Photographer Dugan Aguilar
Indigenous photographer Dugan Aguilar created rare images of Native communities in California that celebrate their traditions, resilience and contemporary lives.
Watching Over the Past: Virgil Ortiz's Futuristic Creations are Perpetuating Cochiti Pueblo Pottery-Making Traditions
Learn how science fiction inspires this artist and get a glimpse of his fantastic "Recon Watchmen" characters premiering in Santa Fe this year.
Voyages Into Native Worlds: Gaming Offers a Glimpse into Indigenous Cultures and Stories
The explosive video game industry now offers a glimpse into authentic Indigenous cultures.
The Paradigm Shifters: Showing Real Native Lives on Screen
Indigenous directors, writers and actors are changing the narrative of American television and film.
The Life of an Object: NMAI Objects Reunite with Native Communities at the New First Americans Museum
More than 100 items from NMAI’s collection are on view at Oklahoma’s new First Americans Museum, reuniting them with their Native communities after more than a century.