National Museum of the American Indian
Richard West, Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, spoke about the museum and its mission, scheduled to open in its new location on the National Mall in two weeks. He… read more
Richard West, Director of the National Museum of the American Indian, spoke about the museum and its mission, scheduled to open in its new location on the National Mall in two weeks. He described the Museum as critical to “the encouragement of a multi-cultural dialogue,” and emphasized its philosophy that shows the history of the American Indian to be one of a “deep and wide cultural continuum.” He acknowledged that Indians have often been relegated to the “shadows of American history,” but added that the Museum helps to “add in a serious, rigorous, disciplined, and scholarly way the voices of native peoples themselves.” He talked about the museum’s outreach programs and research resources, as well as changes resulting from the new location. He responded to audience questions. close
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