| By: CC Hovie Tribal Museums are the primary experts of cultural heritage for their Nations. Moreover, these Native Nation-controlled institutions are vital expressions of cultural sovereignty: having control of the things that make us who we are as Native Peoples. They protect the unique cultures, histories, and lifeways of Native Nations through Native leadership, knowledge systems, and self-determination. The Association on American Indian Affairs uplifts this work annually through its celebration of Tribal Museums Day, a national event each December that promotes and raises awareness of these Native-led cultural institutions. |  |
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