Visit MPM to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with special programming and educational resources that highlight indigenous cultures, traditions, and history.
DATE AND TIME
October 14, 2024
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Little Priest, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Performances from the Ho-Chunk drum group Little Priest will feature drumming and singing while dancers dressed in regalia demonstrate different dance styles seen at powwows today.
México Indígena, noon and 2 p.m.
Performances from Milwaukee-based dance troupe México Indígena will include dancers adorned in vibrant feather headdresses as they step to drum rhythms native to the Aztec, an Indigenous civilization from central Mexico.
School Opportunity: Learn with an Expert
At 10:15 a.m., tune in live to virtual performances by Indigenous artists, then stick around for a Q&A at the end. Perfect for all grade levels!
Curator Chats
MPM’s Research Curator of Cultural Sciences Dr. Aaron Atencio and Curator of Anthropology Dawn Scher Thomae will be on the Second Floor from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to chat about ongoing Anthropology projects and initiatives at MPM.
BONUS ONSITE LEARNING
MPM Educators will be on the exhibit floors to engage visitors in learning opportunities and hands-on activities about the following topics:
Milwaukee Latino History
Latinos are one of the largest cultural groups to call Milwaukee home and have a rich history throughout Wisconsin. Look back at 150 years of Latino history and how the communities continue to shape the city.
Zelia Nuttall: Archive Adventurer
Discover the life of Mexican-American archaeologist and anthropologist Zelia Nuttall, and through her work, immerse yourself in the world of ancient Mexican civilizations!
White Corn
White corn is a type of corn grown by the Oneida people that has more protein, larger kernels, larger cobs, and a different appearance than yellow corn. Learn more about white corn, corn’s significance in the Americas, and how the Oneida cultivated white corn to what it is today.
Manoomin
Learn about environmental threats that impact manoomin, or wild rice, today. Discover how Western science and Indigenous knowledge can work together to preserve manoomin for future generations.
Ofrenda
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican celebration, is a day to celebrate and remember those who have departed. Visit our First Floor to view an authentic display of a traditional ofrenda (altar) and learn more about this pre-Hispanic tradition.
DOCENT PROGRAMS
Availability may vary depending on volunteer schedules.
Curiosity Cart: Chocolate
Explore the science and cultural significance of chocolate in the Americas throughout history.
Craftivity: Butterflies of Latin America
Did you know that many of our Puelicher Butterfly Vivarium resident butterflies are native to Latin America? Learn more about these amazing creatures and create your own butterfly mobile to take home.