National Museum of the American Indian Heye Center, New York

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George Gustav Heye Center, New York, NY

Lisa Austin

Sitting at the foot of the Wiechquaekeck Trail, an old Algonquin trade route (aka Broadway), the American Indian Museum’s New York location shares the Washington, D.C., location’s incredible collection and its commitment to celebrating the diverse history and contemporary voices of Native peoples throughout the western hemisphere.

National Museum of the American Indian in New York Announces 2017 ‘Native Sounds Downtown!’ Lineup

Free Outdoor Concerts Feature Diverse Musical Talent, Ranging From Andean Folk Music to Contemporary Rhythm and Blues
- June 1, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
‘Akunnittinni’ Brings Works of Three Generations of Inuit Artists to the National Museum of the American Indian in New York

Exhibition Features Prints, Drawings by Pitseolak Ashoona, Napachie Pootoogook and Annie Pootoogook
- May 16, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
(02) ‘Patriot Nations’ Exhibition Arrives at National Museum of the American Indian in New York for Memorial Day

Exhibition’s New York Engagements Coincide with 2017 Federal Holidays Honoring Veterans, Servicemembers
- May 1, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
National Museum of the American Indian in New York Presents "Mele Murals" and "Angry Inuk"

Screenings Coincide With Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Closing Night of The Americas Film Festival New York
- April 26, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
Children’s Festival 2017 Embraces Native Design at National Museum of the American Indian in New York

Event Draws Inspiration From Current “Native Fashion Now” Exhibition
- April 13, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
National Museum of the American Indian Accepting Applications for Summer Teacher Training Institute

Educators From U.S. States Most Affected by 1830 Indian Removal Act Invited To Apply for Weeklong Training
- March 10, 2017
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- Education News
National Museum of the American Indian in New York Presents Spring Fashion Events

Programs Focus on Native Design, Issues Related to Cultural Appropriation and Feature Designers, Fashion Scholars and Influencers
- March 3, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
Women’s History Month at National Museum of the American Indian in New York Features Short Films by Native Women Filmmakers

“Breaking Barriers” Program Showcases Seven Films From United States, Canada
- February 22, 2017
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
Final Stop of “Native Fashion Now” Exhibition Arrives at the National Museum of the American Indian in New York

Acclaimed Show Features 67 Native Designers From Across North America
- December 19, 2016
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
National Museum of the American Indian’s 2016 Native Art Market Showcases Indigenous Works From Across the Americas

Two-day Event Held in Washington and New York City Features Contemporary, Traditional Works for Purchase
- November 7, 2016
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center
Smithsonian Celebrates American Indian Heritage Month
- October 27, 2016
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- Anacostia Community Museum
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National Museum of the American Indian To Host Veterans Day Program Honoring Native American Service in the U.S. Armed Forces

Program Includes New Exhibition, Announcement of a National Native American Veterans Memorial and Symposium of War Stories
- October 27, 2016
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- American Indian Museum Heye Center