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The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington DC is marking its 15th year. The landmark museum was initiated 30 years ago by an act of Congress, which also included the creation of the National Museum of the American Indian in New York. We’ll talk with the director of NMAI in DC, Kevin Gover (Pawnee) about the museum’s 15 years of cultural celebrations, education and exhibits. We’ll also visit with Suzan Harjo (Cheyenne and Hodulgee Muscogee), Presidential Medal of Freedom awardee and a founding trustee of the museum.
Guests:
Dr. Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne/Hodulgee Muscogee) – a founding trustee of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and a guest curator and editor of Nation to Nation: Treaties between the United States and American Indian Nations
Kevin Gover (Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma) – director of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
Break 1 music: Joy (song) RiverFlowz (artist) RiverFlowz Rural Recordings Atauciq (album)
Break 2 music: Happy Sundance (song) Dallas Arcand (artist) Modern Day Warrior (album)
