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 […]
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.
Continuity and Diversity: The Art of Arthur Amiotte – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2002 Continuity and Diversity: The Art of Arthur Amiotte By Emma I. HansenCurator Emerita, Plains Indian Museum Note: In 2002, the Buffalo Bill [Center […]
Photographs of Native America – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2000 The Outside Looking In: Photographs of Native America By Becky T. MenloveFormer Curatorial Assistant, Plains Indian Museum Printed on postcards, in the pages […]
127th Remembrance of the Wounded Knee Massacre
On this day, December 29, 1890, Chief Spotted Elk’s band of Mni Coujou Lakota and 38 Hunkpapa Sioux were intercepted by the U.S. 7th Cavalry Regiment fleeing from the Standing Rock […]
Introducing our Plains Indian Map project
Plains Indian Map Project This past fall, the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, with the help of generous funding from The Brown Foundation, Inc., of Houston, added an interactive […]
Through the Eyes of Women: St. Labre Indian School Visit, Fall 2016
St. Labre Indian School prides itself on the core values of “Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Spirituality, and Justice.” In the Plains Indian Museum, our staff had the incredible opportunity to […]
