Cree Métis coat - Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian - George Gustav Heye Center, New York
Infinity of Nations: Art and History in the Collections of the National Museum of the American Indian is a spectacular, permanent exhibition of some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central, and South America. This exhibition will demonstrate the breadth of the National Museum of the American Indian's renowned collection and highlight the historic importance of many of these iconic objects.
- Painting, Photography and Sculpture
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gazophylacium: James Bay Cree hood, 1860–1890, James Bay, Canada.
Breast plate, North American Indian Cree tribe, warrior's…
Breast plate, North American Indian Cree tribe, warrior's armour or ceremonial breast plate, with two rows of horizontal bone hair pipe intersected by rows of beads, and buffalo hide and buckskin tassels, with convex pink shell adornment to top with beaded strap. Attached label reads, 'Cree Tribe, File Hills Reservation, Saskatchewan.'
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Saddle Blankets & Saddles | A Song for the Horse Nation - October 29, 2011 through January 7, 2013 - The National Museum of the American Indian - Washington, D.C.
A Song for the Horse Nation presents the epic story of the horse's influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present. Drawing upon a treasure-trove of stunning historical objects-including ledger drawings, hoof ornaments, beaded bags, hide robes, paintings, and other objects-and new pieces by contemporary Native artists, the exhibition reveals how horses shaped the social, economic, cultural, and spiritual foundations of American Indian life, particularly on the Great Plains…
Bridles | A Song for the Horse Nation - October 29, 2011 through January 7, 2013 - The National Museum of the American Indian - Washington, D.C.
A Song for the Horse Nation presents the epic story of the horse's influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present. Drawing upon a treasure-trove of stunning historical objects-including ledger drawings, hoof ornaments, beaded bags, hide robes, paintings, and other objects-and new pieces by contemporary Native artists, the exhibition reveals how horses shaped the social, economic, cultural, and spiritual foundations of American Indian life, particularly on the Great Plains…
Cree Birchbark Baskets
Photograph of American Indian Pottery and Basketry : Cree Birchbark Baskets
PEYASIW-AWASIS (Thunderchild, also known as Kapitikow, meaning “the one who makes the sound”), Plains Cree chief; b. 1849, probably along the South Saskatchewan River; m. Mamchwasis and then Ka-kwa; he had several children; d. 29 June 1927 on the Thunderchild Indian Reserve, Sask.
Brad's Astronomy Pages
American Indian tribes gave names to each of the full moons to keep track of the passing year.
Oh Canada! Government apology to First Nations
On this day in 1534, French explorers under Jacques Cartier celebrate Canada's first Roman Catholic mass, at their camp of Brest on Labrador's coast. Who knew?!! On this day, this year, the Canadian government is set to give a formal apology in House of Commons to the survivors of the residential schools. For those that don't know: The residential schools were an extension of religious missionary work. They started receiving federal support in 1874 as part of Canada's campaign to assimilate…
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