Plains Indian Museum
Through its collections, exhibitions, and programs—shares information about the cultures, traditions and contemporary lives of Native peoples of the Great Plains. Our blog provides a glimpse into the topics we’re exploring.
Buffalo Bill Center of the West Authenticates Trove of Historic Early 1800s Medals
Buffalo Bill Center of the West authenticates rare early 1800s Indian peace medals, including one of only three taken on the Lewis…
Rare Book Highlights: The Indians’ Book
The Myth of the Vanishing Indian In the early twentieth century, North America was facing the consequences of the previous century’s rapid…
Buffalo Bill Center of the West Announces Hunter C. Old Elk as Recipient of Rare Distinguished Alumni Award from Native American Jumpstart
Hunter C. Old Elk CODY, WY — The Buffalo Bill Center of the West announces Hunter C. Old Elk as recipient of…
20 Years of Learning: St. Labre Students Make Their Spring Visit
While a late April snow fell on Cody, St. Labre students Mystic Anderson, Layla Nomee, Paxon Bearcomesout, Shaelee Bearchum, George Catubay, and…
Why These Objects? A Closer Look at the Buffalo Nation Spotlights
As the opening of the Buffalo Nation spotlights approaches, a deceptively simple question emerges: why these objects? What makes them “spotlights,” and…
Buffalo Bill Center of the West Mourns the Death of Photographer and Storyteller Ken Blackbird
He had a talent for narration, showering his audience with big laughs and putting his whole body into his storytelling…” — Hunter…