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Hopi artist Kurt Ovah returns to the Museum of Indigenous People. Meet the artist, explore his detailed kachina dolls, and purchase work directly from him.

Powwows are living Native gatherings shaped by generations of song, dance and cultural exchange. Learn about their history and how visitors can attend respectfully without treating participants or their traditions as attractions.

Hopi artist Abel Nash uses watercolor, family pottery designs, and cultural symbolism to carry generations of knowledge into the present.

The Museum of Indigenous People’s 2026 Annual Backpack Drive prepared 950 backpacks and supply bags for Native students in Navajo Nation, Hopi, and San Carlos Apache communities.

Diné painter and botanist Tracy Tohannie brings horses, family life, and northern Arizona landscapes to life through vivid color, expressive lines, and the teaching of Beauty Way.

CONTRIBUTIONS closes July 31, 2026, at the Museum of Indigenous People. Explore the Indigenous technologies, food systems, ideas, and living knowledge highlighted throughout the exhibit.

Montana’s Indian Education for All is the only constitutional promise requiring Native American history, culture, and contributions in schools

The World Cup is more than a global soccer tournament. This article explores how Indigenous and First Nations cultures were represented through ceremony, language, host Nation recognition, and Native soccer athletes whose stories stretch from early First Nations teams to MLS records and World Cup history.

The Museum of Indigenous People was honored to receive an $11,550 one-time grant from 100 Men Who Care of Yavapai County. The award followed a Prescott community giving event where local nonprofits shared their work and attendees voted to support one organization.

Before kayaks became recreational boats, Arctic Indigenous peoples developed them for hunting, fishing, travel, and survival in cold waters. This MIP article explores the kayak as an Indigenous contribution rooted in engineering, environmental knowledge, and generations of design skill.

Hopi/Tewa potters Dot and Emerson Ami demonstrating traditional pottery techniques at the Museum of Indigenous People. Live pottery firing demonstration by Native artists using traditional methods.

Prescott, Arizona, is a place where Indigenous history is not just preserved but lived and celebrated. As you explore this vibrant city, you will find a rich tapestry of Native American culture woven into its art, history, and community events. This guide will help you discover the top things to do in Prescott, Arizona, with a focus on authentic Indigenous experiences that honor the traditions and voices of the Southwest.

Join the Museum of Indigenous People in Prescott and help preserve Native American culture while gaining access to a vibrant community of learning and discovery. Members enjoy free admission, discounts at the Trading Post gift shop, access to the museum’s research library, and invitations to classes, lectures, and cultural programs led by Indigenous artists, historians, and elders. By becoming a member, you support the preservation of Indigenous art, traditions, and stories f

Downtown Prescott recently welcomed the Road to 250 Arizona Traveling Museum and Liberty Bell Exhibit, bringing history to life through interactive displays and community engagement. The event opened with a land acknowledgment by Manuel Lucero of the Museum of Indigenous People, honoring the region’s deep Indigenous roots. As the first stop on a 15-county journey, Prescott set the tone for a statewide celebration of shared history and diverse voices.

The Museum of Indigenous People will host the Mata Ortiz Pottery Show & Sale on May 2–3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Visitors can meet featured artists, watch live pottery demonstrations and firings, and purchase finely crafted works rooted in centuries-old traditions from northern Chihuahua, Mexico. Select freshly fired pieces will be auctioned, offering a rare opportunity to acquire one-of-a-kind contemporary pottery.

The new Museum of Indigenous People 2026 Calendar of Events is here, filled with opportunities to gather, learn, celebrate, and connect with Indigenous culture throughout the year. Whether you’re planning: A family outing A homeschool or classroom field trip A meaningful New Year’s Eve celebration A cultural weekend experience A holiday tradition Or something special to share with out-of-town guests Our calendar makes it easy to plan ahead.

Angel Starr is an Omaha and Odawa artist and an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes. Through Fox Way Designs, she creates ribbon clothing and jewelry from beads, bone, porcupine quills, and birch bark, bringing family history, community, and Native creativity into everyday life.

Diné speaker Sarah Hendricks visited the Museum of Indigenous People to share the tradition of Navajo sheep raising and its place in Diné culture and family life. Part of the museum’s Education Series, her presentation showed how sheep raising connects generations through land, knowledge, and tradition. With family members there to support her, the event honored living Indigenous knowledge and the strength of Navajo women, families, and cultural continuity today for museum vi