Archive for September 17th, 2009

MUSIC: Exploring Native American influence on the blues

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Musicians and scholars hear familiar rhythms in the roots of the quintessential American art form, inspiring discussion and performances at the museum.

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MUSEUM: Fellowship focuses on conservation

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Anne Gunnison’s Mellon Foundation project is to protect the plastic materials in a colorful mobile by Dunne-za Nation artist Brian Jungen.

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MUSEUM: Bring your favorite dish and celebrate museum milestones

Posted on September 17th, 2009 by americanindiannews

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian asks supporters to host a potluck in honor of its 20th anniversary.

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EDUCATION: Navajo student draws on family to win emerging artist award

Posted on September 17th, 2009 by americanindiannews

Macklin Becenti, 19, of Pine Springs, Ariz., credits his skill at portraits to his family’s mastery of traditional arts.

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More News

Recipes

RECIPE: Mitsitam Cafe buffalo and duck burger

RECIPE: Mitsitam Cafe buffalo and duck burger

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Readers' Favorites

ART: One man’s interest helps save ancient art

ART: One man’s interest helps save ancient art

Dennis White, 63, an Ojibwe mathematics scholar from the Lac ...

SPORTS: “Ramp It Up!” rolls into New York

New York—“Ramp It Up!”, an exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National ...

ARTS: Jungen’s farfetched animals stretch the imagination

Washington—Artist Brian Jungen’s oversized animals have invaded the Smithsonian’s National ...

Music

MUSIC: Sky’s the limit for blues musician Derek Miller

MUSIC: Sky’s the limit for blues musician Derek Miller

Washington, D.C.—Derek Miller stepped onto an international stage in early ...

MUSIC: Jazz sax in a Native key

New York—Cherokee saxophone player and bandleader Sharel Cassity has a ...

MUSIC: Native American school band rocks the oldies – and the ancients

Ten years ago Kim Cournoyer answered an ad seeking a ...

People

MOVIES: Big and blue, ‘Avatar’ with Wes Studi comes to DVD

MOVIES: Big and blue, ‘Avatar’ with Wes Studi comes to DVD

Cherokee movie star Wes Studi is no stranger to standing ...

Movies: Native film star tells of his hero’s journey, on and offscreen

For Wes Studi, playing a character confronting colonial powers while ...

People: Unsung hero has a million books he’d like you to check out

Irving Nelson has had a desk in the director’s office ...

Online Exhibitions

Exhibition: “A Song for the Horse Nation” gallops into museum and onto the

Exhibition: “A Song for the Horse Nation” gallops into museum and onto the

The exhibition “A Song for the Horse Nation” recently made ...

Fritz Scholder continues to stir, stretch boundaries of Indian art

The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian recently held ...

U.S. Postal Service delivers a tiny timeline of Native America

Washington—Stamps have carried art portraying Native Americans all over the ...

Past News

THEATER: Family of blended heritage takes center stage at museum

THEATER: Family of blended heritage takes center stage at museum

Washington, D.C.—“Grandchildren of the Buffalo Soldiers,” a play that explores ...

BOOKS: “Meet Christopher” is a winner

Washington—“Meet Christopher: An Osage Indian Boy from Oklahoma” has been ...

FOOD: Chocolate’s biographer reveals its tasty secrets

Washington—The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will host ...