Honoring Indigenous Peoples, today and every day. Last month we celebrated the third anniversary of our John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas—a space dedicated to honoring the rich diversity and achievements of the Indigenous peoples of the Americas, and presenting stories that evoke both joy and reflection. We were deeply honored to celebrate this milestone alongside representatives from Alabama Coushatta Tribe of Texas , Houston Aztec Dance Calmecac Tonantzin Yolilitzyotl Danza Mexica , and th

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Robbie Robertson, born of Mohawk and Cayuga heritage, poured that legacy into Music for The Native Americans, where old stories meet new sound. Celebrate with this clip of “Ghost Dance” live on the BBC. | Robbie Robertson

Across ancient mythologies, the same story repeats...knowledge came from elsewhere. The Egyptians credited their gods, the Sumerians their Anunnaki, the peoples of the Americas their sky-born teachers. Geometry, agriculture, astronomy-- all said to have arrived from outsiders. The root names persist across cultures, echoing a memory older than history itself. Myths may veil the truth, but their consistency suggests real events behind the stories. | The Randall Carlson

Indigenous peoples of the Americas. #fblifestyle #Indigenous | Kep Heru Tamu

In observance of Indigenous Peoples Day, Belle ’21 delivered a powerful presentation at All School Meeting on the impact of colonization on indigenous people America. She gives voice to her ancestors and to the plight of Native Americans today as she shares both historical and personal perspective. | Kimball Union Academy