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Milwaukee Public Museum to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Indigenous Peoples' Day kicks off with live performances and expert-guided exhibits at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

The event is October 14, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Ho-Chunk drum group Little Priest will perform at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. and dance group México Indígena will be performing at noon and 2:00 p.m.

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A powwow dancer poses in traditional attire.

A question and answer session with the drum keeper from Little Priest will be open to visitors before the performance at 10:45.

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Milwaukee-based dance group Mexico Indigena posed in traditional clothing.

MPM curators will also be available to discuss the Native American exhibits and allow hands-on learning opportunities with some of MPM's artifacts and specimens.

For tickets to attend the celebration, click here.


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