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Celebrations (12 resources)

The Long Path Toward Establishing Indigenous People's Day
Blog
Native American Indians are committed to making Indigenous Peoples Day a national holiday in 2024.

Videos from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian
Video Playlist
Watch events and programs from the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC spanning dance, music, sports, food, and cultural expression.

Highlights from the Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian
Blog
See photos and articles from the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, DC. The festival explored living traditions of Indigenous peoples through contemporary and traditional creative expressions, celebrations, and community connections.

2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival: Welcome Ceremony
Video
Visitors were welcomed to the 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival, which featured the 20th anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian, by representatives from the Smithsonian, the Department of Interior, and the National Park Service.

Celebrating a World of Diversity: Folklife Festival Marks More Than Three Decades of the NMAI Amplifying Indigenous Voices
Article
The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival marked the founding of the National Museum of the American Indian and honored the Indigenous voices across the Western Hemisphere it has amplified for more than three decades.

How Christmas Is Celebrated Across Indian Country
Blog
In many communities and homes, Christian customs are interwoven with Native culture as a means of expressing Christmas in a uniquely Native way.

Christmas Across Native America
Blog
Native friends share their celebrations, memorials, and gatherings during the winter holiday season.

Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Blog
From reading Indigenous authors to exploring Native plants, these activities are suitable for all ages.

With Color and Pageantry, Denver March Powwow Signals the Season's Opening
Blog
Native powwows across Indian Country make a thriving and significant comeback.

The Christmas Season in Indian Country
Blog
In many communities and homes, Christian customs are interwoven with Native culture as a means of expressing Christmas in a uniquely Native way.

The Story of the Lūʻau
Video Playlist
This three-part series explains why the lūʻau holds a unique position within Hawaiian celebrations and significant events.

How Do American Indians Celebrate Mother's Day?
Blog
Native friends from across the United States and Canada share their thoughts on Mother’s Day.