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.
What Do We Call Art (Which Happens to be Indian)? – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2004 What Do We Call Art (Which Happens to be Indian)? Rebecca S. WestCurator of Plains…
‘Land of Steam’: Yellowstone National Park and Plains Indians
“Awé Púawishe: Land of Steam” is the Crow translation for Yellowstone National Park August 25, 2016, marks the Centennial Celebration for National Parks in…
Compelling Issues in Contemporary Indian Art – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2000 Multiple Influences: Compelling Issues Contemporary Indian Art Sarah E. BoehmeFormer Curator, Whitney Western Art Museum…
Indigenous Sounds in Indian Country
Native Americans and Canadian First Nations have rich connections with music through song and the use of instruments. Social gatherings in Indian…
Counting Coup on the Plains (and Overseas)
On the Plains, the feat of counting coup on enemies was an achievement that allowed warriors to gain different levels of prestige…
Native American Photography After the End of the Frontier – Points West Online
Originally published in Points West magazineSummer 2001 Native American Photography After the End of the Frontier By Nathan Bender, Former Housel Curator,…