Join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in-person and online to celebrate the contributions and cultures of Indigenous communities every year. All events are free.
Native Cinema Showcase Online 2025
Friday, November 21, 5 PM ET through Friday, November 28, 5 PM ET | On demand
Watch short films that feature Indigenous stories and perspectives from across the Western Hemisphere. The museum’s Native Cinema Showcase is an annual celebration of the best in Native film.
This year’s showcase shares stories of resilience, inspiration and hope as well as stories that entertain and educate through a variety of film genres. Countries represented are the United States, Peru, New Zealand and Greenland. There are four Indigenous languages spoken in the films: Quechua, Māori, Kalaallisut and Mohawk.
All films are streaming free from November 21, 5 PM ET to November 28, 2025, 5 PM ET. Watch here.
Generous support provided by The Walt Disney Company.
Native American Heritage Day Featuring Hoop Dancer Joseph Secody
Friday, November 28, 11:30 AM–4 PM
Learn about the art and power of the Hoop Dance with performances by award-winning dancer Joseph Secody (Navajo). Performances begin at 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
At 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM join curator Anya Montiel (Mestiza/Tohono O’odham descent) for a closer look at the museum’s special installation Making a Statement, featuring custom Gucci gowns worn by actress Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]) at the 96th Academy Awards.
Saturday and Sunday, December 6–7, 10 AM–5 PM
Make your holiday shopping special and support Indigenous artists. Visitors will have the unique opportunity to purchase traditional and contemporary handcrafted artworks, including beadwork, jewelry, paintings, photography, pottery, and sculpture.
Visit the museum’s exhibitions, enjoy lunch at the Mitsitam Cafe, and join a curator-led tour. Kids can enjoy a make-and-take craft activity in the imagiNATIONS Activity Center. The museum’s annual Native Art Market features award-winning and innovative Indigenous artists from across the Western Hemisphere.
