In the Nakoda (Assiniboine) language, the border separating the U.S. and Canada is sometimes referred to as the Ĉaŋgú Wakaŋ, which can be roughly translated as the “mysterious road/trail.” When […]
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.
Indian Relay: America’s First Extreme Sport
Competition runs through the blood of Native American men and women. The insatiable need to push one’s body to athletic perfection is exemplified in the sport of Indian Relay. Indian […]
36th Annual Plains Indian Museum Powwow Winners
The 36th Annual Plains Indian Museum weekend was a success. Our gratitude goes out to our dancers, drummers, sponsors, staff, and volunteers. We are estimating an attendance of over 3000 […]
June 2, 1924: 93 Years of Native American Citizenship
BE IT ENACTED by the Senate and house of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That all non citizen Indians born within the territorial limits of […]
Tangled Up in Blue… Beads: St. Labre Indian School Spring Visit
“The blue popped, and I loved the teamwork we put into it. I’m proud of what we did and how we learned how to do it.” For the twelfth spring, the […]
Native American Servicemen and World War I
APRIL 6, 1917: UNITED STATES ENTERS WORLD WAR I In Plains Indian culture, military endeavors for men were considered one of the most honorable deeds. War achievements such as “counting […]
