Mark your calendars! The #2024Folklife Festival takes place June 26–July 1 on the National Mall. This year, we’re celebrating National Museum of the American Indian’s twentieth anniversary in D.C. and Indigenous creative expression across the Western Hemisphere. Stay tuned: festival.si.edu

Countdown to the #2024 Folklife Festival: 50 days! Twenty years after the opening of National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., we‘re welcoming back Indigenous elders and youth, experts and learners, artists and knowledge keepers. We can’t wait for you to meet them, June 26–July 1!

Native Americans have served in the US military, often in extraordinary numbers, since the American Revolution. Here, Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Northern Cheyenne) shares a laugh with a young South Korean man during his service in the US Air Force in the Korean War. #WhyWeServe

Connecting communities with the belongings held in the collection is integral to the mission of National Museum of the American Indian. bit.ly/4anzUhO

On June 4, co-presented by @Hirshhorn and National Museum of the American Indian in partnership with Meridian International Center, Venice Biennale trailblazer Jeffrey Gibson (Mississippi Choctaw/Cherokee) will speak at the Hirshhorn. 🎟️ Only 50 free passes remain, so save your seat now → s.si.edu/3UYCF38

The #2024Folklife Festival schedule is LIVE! We’ll see you on the National Mall and inside National Museum of the American Indian, June 26–July 1. Please keep in mind this schedule is subject to change as we continue to add events and accessibility services. Start exploring: festival.si.edu/schedule

These are the faces of Indigenous artists and makers, professional chefs and home cooks, musicians, dancers, athletes, and storytellers you’ll meet at #2024Folklife, June 26–July 1 on the National Mall and inside National Museum of the American Indian. Get to know them at s.si.edu/2024-Artists.

A lesson plan from National Museum of the American Indian seeks to include missing narratives about the California Gold Rush. bit.ly/3XubrEz

As an #educator, it's important to depict different cultures accurately & respectfully in your students' literature. This resource from National Museum of the American Indian comes with a thorough checklist and suggested external resources to help you do just that! s.si.edu/4bR9KVB

Watch the Welcome Ceremony for #2024Folklife featuring representatives from the Smithsonian, SmithsonianFolklife, @smithsoniannmai, US Department of the Interior, and National Park Service, along with musical performances from participants. youtu.be/23AwgPrib7s The Festival runs through July 1.

Did you know? In addition to the outdoor exhibits and events outside as part of the SmithsonianFolklife Festival there are also lots of indoor *air conditioned* performances and events National Museum of the American Indian this year too! Free. Filter using keyword Museum for list festival.si.edu/schedule

#NowAvailable: "The Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 at 100" during the #2024Folklife Festival program "Indigenous Voices of the Americas." Speakers include Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Angela Riley (Potawatomi); and Gregory Smith. s.si.edu/3L66Scb #IndigenousSovereignty

Wishing volcanic pōhaku (rock) Kānepō a safe journey back to the island of Hawaiʻi. This summer, following a ceremony led by Hālau ‘Ōhi‘a at #2024Folklife, Kānepō returns home after 20 years representing the Hawaiian people at National Museum of the American Indian. More at s.si.edu/Kanepo.

Our 2024 Native Cinema Showcase returns Aug. 15-18 during the annual Santa Fe Indian Market! All screenings and events take place at the New Mexico History Museum; seating is first come, first served. Full schedule: s.si.edu/46aGVSi Press release: s.si.edu/46aUh10

Join National Museum of the American Indian next Tuesday for a #YouthInAction event with #Taíno skateboard and activist Alberto Correa & a full panel as they explore how #Native youth are using skateboarding as a vehicle for change & community building! Learn more here: bit.ly/4bihCyP

Planning a visit to our Washington, DC museum? Please be aware the Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe and Espresso bar are currently closed until further notice. We appreciate your understanding as our teams work to resolve a facilities issue.

#NewYorkCity: Do you believe in equity and social justice for Indigenous peoples? Want to get involved in your local community? Our museum in lower Manhattan at 1 Bowling Green is in search of volunteers. Learn more and apply by August 31! americanindian.si.edu/about/voluntee… #Volunteer

Join the New Mexico History Museum next Thursday & Friday for the annual Native Cinema Showcase, presented by National Museum of the American Indian. Engage with #Native filmmakers and attend screenings, all for free! More details here: s.si.edu/3LDTmNd

#Reminder: The 2024 #Indigenous Peoples' Day Curriculum Teach-In is taking place at the #WashingtonDC National Museum of the American Indian Museum on Sept. 28! Get ready for an entire day of in-person networking around uplifting #Native voices in the classroom: bit.ly/4bWEqV9