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.
Hunter Old Elk receives prestigious diversity fellowship
“Democracy demands wisdom and vision in its citizens. It must therefore foster and support a form of education, and access to the…
St. Labre Fall 2017 Visit
In the thirteenth fall, the Plains Indian Museum hosted high school students, tribal elders, and instructors from St. Labre Indian School in Ashland,…
T.C. Cannon – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2004 T.C. Cannon: Challenging the Parameters Julie Coleman TachickFormer Curatorial Assistant, Whitney Western Art Museum T.C….
Paukeigope, An Artist of the Southern Plains – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2004 Paukeigope: An Artist of the Southern Plains By Emma HansenFormer Curator, Plains Indian Museum I…
Curly, a Crow Scout: Finding My Ancestors in a Center Photograph
One of the favorite aspects of my job is connecting living descendants of Plains culture with the objects and photographs of the…
Inside the Lodge: Plains Indian Tipis
“The tipi, also referred to as a lodge, represents the heart of Plains culture. It facilitated each tribe’s nomadic way of life…