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Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performing in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10–11, 12–5 PM. Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and author, Rose Red Elk, known as Red Feather Woman (Sioux/Assiniboine) captivates audiences of all ages with stories and songs of hope and spiritual survival. Through her performances, she teaches about the importance of Mother Earth and of reflecting on individual personal heritage. Her mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten.

Url: https://s.si.edu/3TScTyC

 

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – The Art of Storytelling: Amy Bluemel and Red Feather Woman

Visit the National Museum of the American Indian and enjoy award-winning storyteller, educator, artist, and stomp dancer Amy Bluemel (Chickasaw Nation) performing in her traditional regalia while delighting visitors of all ages with stories in her Native language. She explains the meaning behind the regalia, in addition to teaching about Chickasaw and Southeastern tribal customs, stories, languages, histories, and cultures.

Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10–11, 12–5 PM. Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Accomplished storyteller, singer, songwriter and author, Rose Red Elk, known as Red Feather Woman (Sioux/Assiniboine) captivates audiences of all ages with stories and songs of hope and spiritual survival. Through her performances, she teaches about the importance of Mother Earth and of reflecting on individual personal heritage. Her mission is to educate, entertain and enlighten.

Url: https://s.si.edu/3TScTyC

 

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian – Winter Blast: A Family Day of Native Games

Warm up on a cold winter’s day playing Native games from across the Western Hemisphere at the National Museum of the American Indian.

On Saturday, Jan. 27, 12–5 PM, join Amanda Attla (Athabascan Yup’ik), a coach and judge for the World Eskimo Indian Olympics, as she teaches games of mental and physical skill. Challenge yourself to a game of Inuit yo-yo, ring and pin, kōnane (Hawaiian checkers), Inuit high kick, and more. Then take a break to work on your dance moves by learning the hula with Kaimana Chee (Native Hawaiian).

Free, 1 Bowling Green.

Url: https://s.si.edu/48tVqkE

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN NY | Native Art Market

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This weekend event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Native artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.

 

Major funding for this program provided by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

 

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN NY | Native Art Market

The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere. This weekend event invites lovers of art and craftsmanship to meet Native artists and learn about traditional Native arts and contemporary Native creativity. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.

 

Major funding for this program provided by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.