Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations
Nation to Nation: Treaties Between the United States and American Indian Nations examines the diplomatic relationship between Indian Nations and the United States, tracing its history and continuing legacy from the colonial era to the present. The exhibition emphasizes the central role of treaties and brings attention to Native diplomats and leaders whose influence is often overlooked in conventional accounts of American history.
The exhibition includes historical documents, clothing, wampum, and material connected with twentieth-century Native activism. Its resources include audio guides in English and Spanish, a catalogue, treaty transcripts, videos, a brochure about women who made history, and additional exhibition materials.
When: September 21, 2014–January 17, 2028
Venue: National Museum of the American Indian, Washington, DC
Focus: The history and legacy of diplomacy between the United States and American Indian Nations, including treaty-making, Native sovereignty, and the continuing relationship between Indian Nations and the United States.
Featured materials: Objects and documents include the 1794 Treaty of Canandaigua; a Wendat (Huron) wampum belt dating from approximately 1600–1650; a Seneca woman’s outfit from approximately 1830–1870; and an American Indian Movement drum, amplifier, and accessories from approximately the 1970s.
Resources: Audio guides are available in English and Spanish. The exhibition page also provides treaty transcripts, a catalogue, a “Women Making History” brochure, videos, a press kit, and related media coverage.
Videos: Featured videos include “Nation to Nation: Introduction,” “Nation to Nation: The ‘Indian Problem,’” and “Nation to Nation: Sovereign Rights, Sovereign People.”
Support: Generous support is credited to the exhibition’s sponsors, with additional support from Cindy and Alan Horn; Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP; and the National Museum of the American Indian’s Lawyers Council.
Tickets: Price not available