Yearly Archives: 2022

43 posts

26 December 2022; Wonderful Donations, Part 2 of 2

We are so incredibly grateful for the wonderful people that chose to be a part of the museum. This year, we’ve gotten a number of donations from multiple patrons and we wanted to take the time to make a very special thank you to those lovely folks. Make sure to […]

19 December 2022; Wonderful Donations, Part 1 of 2

We are so incredibly grateful for the wonderful people that chose to be a part of the museum. This year, we’ve gotten a number of donations from multiple patrons and we wanted to take the time to make a very special thank you to those lovely folks. Make sure to […]

31 October 2022: Why Volunteer?

Are you looking for a way to connect with your indigenous heritage? A way to help your community? You should consider becoming a volunteer for the museum! There’s always projects that we could use an extra pair of hands with as a small non-profit. From grounds upkeep & exhibit cleaning […]

24 October 2022; Holiday Plans?

What are YOU doing with the holidays approaching? You may want to consider adding the museum to your itinerary for more than one reason! We’ve got cooking classes, we’ve got basket classes, we’ve got classes for making sweets…and if you attend a class your museum admission is included!!! You can […]

17 October 2022; Come See Our Local Exhibit!

After a lot of hard work from a number very talented people, we are ready to say that the Locals Exhibit is OFFICIALLY OPEN! We are still open every day but Monday up until January, so you have plenty of time to schedule a visit and check it out in […]

10 October 2022; Fall/Winter Classes

Last year, our classes went over so well that we’re bringing them back! This Saturday, the 15th, Amber is holding the first class with teaching how to make Dreamcatchers. Multiple food classes and several different opportunities to learn how to make dreamcatchers or pine needle baskets are currently scheduled. You […]

3 October 2022; Special Appreciation of Our Staff

This week we opened the new longhouse exhibit!  The project has taken more than a year – lots of fun; LOTS of work and lots of reasons to celebrate.  Normally we put the spotlight on our wonderful volunteers, but this week, I am claiming my prerogative as Director to highlight the […]

26 September 2022; Special Appreciation of Erica Lewis

When we had the idea to have a story being recorded for the museum, Erica was kind enough to lend us her voice. Erica recently relocated to the island and we’re overjoyed to have her here. We’re getting so very close to being able to open our Local Exibit where […]

19 September 2022; Enjoy Your Visit? Help Us By Sharing!

Each day, we have the opportunity to meet many wonderful visitors to our museum – from families to couples and spring breakers to lone bikers. One of the things museum staff enjoy most is talking with our visitors and sharing their experiences. Whether we’re answering questions, taking note of suggestions, […]

12 September 2022: Special Appreciation of David Ibarra Rivera

We are only days away from being able to open our locals exhibit—thanks in large part to David Iberra Rivera. David has a long history of working with the museum—as a contractor and volunteer. In addition to his amazing skill in helping us make renovations, David has also made invaluable contributions to […]

5 September 2022; Special Thanks to Branden Kadunce

As we’re getting closer to officially opening our locals exhibit, we wanted to take a moment to show our appreciation to one of our volunteers. Branden Kadunce is a local artist with Wyandotte heritage and long-time volunteer. He’s gone the extra mile with this exhibit though! With his knowledge and […]

29 August 2022: Want FREE Admission???

Some things in life are free . . . on Saturday, September 17, 2022, individuals will have an opportunity to visit  the Frisco Native American Museum & Natural History Center with FREE admission.   The  museum will participate in the seventeenth annual Museum Day presented by Smithsonian magazine.  On Museum Day, selected institutions […]