National Museum of the American Indian

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/national-museum-of-the-american-indian

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1. How big is National Museum of the American Indian?Hundreds of thousands of objects
2. What is the research & collections facility?Suitland, Maryland
3. What is the smithsonian affiliation?Became part of the Smithsonian Institution in 1989
4. Where is the main museum located?The main museum is on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., a famous spot where many important American buildings are. It is built to be a big, visible place for people to learn about Indigenous issues.
5. Why does the museum have a center in New York City?The museum has a center in New York City called the George Gustav Heye Center. It is in a historic federal building, so many people in the city can see and learn about Indigenous heritage.

Indigenous Sovereignty: The inherent right of Indigenous peoples to govern themselves and control their lands and resources.
Cultural Preservation: The act of protecting and maintaining the traditions, languages, and artifacts of a culture.
Repatriation: The process of returning cultural artifacts or human remains to their rightful originating communities or nations.