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.
Plains Indian Weapons—Part I: Bow and Arrows
In a series of blogs on men’s weaponry on the plains, I will discuss several different weapons, beginning with perhaps the most…
Mysterious Plains Borderlands
In the Nakoda (Assiniboine) language, the border separating the U.S. and Canada is sometimes referred to as the Ĉaŋgú Wakaŋ, which can…
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…
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….
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…
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…