Indigenous Couture and Style

Enjoy an evening of conversation with Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) and Sunshine Big Mountain (Oneida Nation) of Ironhorse Quillwork, and Jason Rembert, designer and stylist of Aliette, and surprise guest actress Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]). They will discuss the historic collaboration between Ironhorse Quillwork and Gucci that resulted in the custom gowns worn by Gladstone at the 96th Academy Awards. Moderated b...

Centenario de la Revolución Guna (Dule) de 1925 (Centennial of the Guna [Dule] Revolution of 1925)

Join a delegation of Guna community members visiting from Gunayala, Panama, as they collectively reflect on a century of Guna independence. During the early part of the twentieth century, the government of Panama attempted to suppress Indigenous customs and culture, which resulted in a brief but successful revolt by the Dule (“people” in Guna) to maintain their traditions. This communi...

Women’s History Month: Stories and Conversation on Indigenous Design

Celebrate groundbreaking Indigenous designers whose inspiring creations challenge the boundaries of fashion and expand perceptions of Indigenous cultures. Designers reflect on their personal inspirations and motivations for styling and creating clothing and accessories for women. Featuring Dorothy Grant (Haida); Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) of Ironhorse Quillwork; Jontay Kahm (Plains Cree); Bethany Yellowtai...

Indigenous Couture and Style

In conversation: Joe Big Mountain (Mohawk/Cree/Comanche) and Sunshine Big Mountain (Oneida Nation) of Ironhorse Quillwork, and Jason Rembert, designer and stylist of Aliette join the museum to celebrate Indigenous fashion. The Big Mountains and Rembert will discuss the historic collaboration between Ironhorse Quillwork and Gucci that resulted in the custom gowns worn by actress Lily Gladstone (Siksikaitsitapi [Blackfeet]/Nimiipuu [Nez Perce]) at the 96th Acade...