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Free Women’s History Month & Earth Day Events at National Museum of the American Indian

Strawberry fruits in growth at farm field
Photo courtesy of Yujie Chen

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian is hosting some free, in-person events in March and April to celebrate Women’s History Month and Earth Day.

 

Women’s History Month: Bountiful Baskets

Saturday and Sunday, March 18–19, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Learn about the art of weaving from Indigenous women as they share the beauty of Native basketry and the significance of keeping this tradition alive through the different weaving traditions, materials, and stories and inspirations that go into making a basket. Join us and hear directly from Corine Pearce (Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo), Ronni-leigh Goeman (Onondaga), Iva Honyestewa (Hopi), and Laura Wong-Whitebear (Colville).

 

Blue Basket
Photo courtesy of Ronnie-leigh Goemen

Earth Day Berry Bash Celebration

Saturday, April 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Blueberries, chokeberries, cranberries, huckleberries—berries of all kinds are an important part of Indigenous food traditions. Join the museum in a springtime celebration that includes storytelling, films, and educational demonstrations about this delicious food with deep cultural roots.

 

The museum is free, is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is located at 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004. For more information, visit AmericanIndian.si.edu.

 

 

 

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