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Demonstration Pow Wow: A Celebration of Indiana’s Native American Heritage
Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana - What is a Pow Wow and why is it important to Native American culture? The Indiana State Museum invites you to enjoy a day of experiencing Native American culture, history and language on Friday and Saturday, November 13 and 14, with a demonstration Pow Wow. There will be traditional songs on the drum and flute, and dancers performing in traditional regalia. Visitors can also talk with craftsmen and artists, and join the dancers in the dance circle.

On Friday at 10 a.m. as part of the Demonstration Pow Wow, Governor Daniel's Senior Advisor for Minority Affairs, Jamal Smith, will represent the Governor’s office and read a proclamation, proclaiming November Native American Heritage Month.

Other unusual happenings at the Indiana State Museum this month include:

Finding Indiana's Heroes
Nov. 2 - 30; Museum hours
Hoosiers have been generous when it comes to making sacrifices for their country. Search the museum to find artifacts related to some of Indiana's heroes and receive a prize.
Indiana's Mega Mammals
Nov. 6, 7, 13, and 14; 2:40 p.m.
What kind of giants lived in Indiana thousands of years ago? Discover paleontology with a guided tour of Indiana's Mega Mammals.
Demonstration Pow Wow: A Celebration of Indiana's Native American Heritage
Nov. 13 - 14
Explore Native American culture, history and language. Talk to craftsmen and artists, and join the dancers in the dance circle.
The Winter Weasel
Nov. 13 - Dec. 18; Museum hours
When winter arrives, we bundle up in coats, scarves, hats and mittens. The long-tailed weasel changes its coat too. Discover how these fascinating creatures dress for winter.