The Northern Plains Indian peoples have diverse cultures from tribe to tribe. This engaging and interactive curriculum resource will take you and your students on a journey using primary sources, […]
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Museum Minute: “When the Buffalo Came Back”
The Plains Indian Museum doesn’t only collect art from the past. Rebecca West, the curator of the museum, said their job is also to collect contemporary art like those of […]
Museum Minute: Buffalo Moccasins
The Nez Perce Tribe historically was a nomadic tribe that roamed the Plains. The tribe is known for their use of color in beadwork using both geometric and floral designs. […]
The Legacy of the Buffalo, in Legislation and in Bronze
On May 9, 2016, the American bison (or, buffalo) was named the first national mammal of the United States of America. This recognition underscores the significant strides made by the […]
Sculpture Guide: Dimming Trails of Other Days
Sculpture Guide: Dimming Trails of Other Days By Michael Coleman2004 Location: Cashman Greever Garden In this sculpture, artist Michael Coleman portrays a bison, popularly known as a buffalo, standing near […]
Sculpture Guide: Last of the Buffalo
Last of the Buffalo By Michael Coleman2006 Location: Front of the building, on hillside Michael Coleman’s lasting goal has always been to exist in harmony with both nature and art. […]
