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FEBRUARY 16, 2001 Nine tribes from North and South America will be featured in permanent exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian when it opens in 2003. Anong others, the Smithsonian Institute has chosen the Yakama Nation of Washington to be part of the "Our Lives" exhibit which will focus on the daily lives of tribal members. The Yakama Nation was chosen in part because it is composed of 14 separated bands and tribes who were forced together by an 1855 treaty. The Museum will also have an exhibit called "Our Universe," featuring the world views and philosophie of eight tribes and "Our People," featuring the history of 12 tribes. Get the Story:
Smithsonian picks Yakamas for exhibit (AP 2/16) Relevant Links;
The National Museum of the American Indian - www.nmai.si.edu
Tribes part of Smithsonian exhibit
Facebook TwitterFEBRUARY 16, 2001 Nine tribes from North and South America will be featured in permanent exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian when it opens in 2003. Anong others, the Smithsonian Institute has chosen the Yakama Nation of Washington to be part of the "Our Lives" exhibit which will focus on the daily lives of tribal members. The Yakama Nation was chosen in part because it is composed of 14 separated bands and tribes who were forced together by an 1855 treaty. The Museum will also have an exhibit called "Our Universe," featuring the world views and philosophie of eight tribes and "Our People," featuring the history of 12 tribes. Get the Story:
Smithsonian picks Yakamas for exhibit (AP 2/16) Relevant Links;
The National Museum of the American Indian - www.nmai.si.edu
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