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Celebrating Native American Heritage

Honor the experiences and contributions of Native American, American Indian, and Indigenous peoples, including the celebrated artists and influential authors in The Huntington’s collections. Discover important artworks on view, learn about the research taking place throughout the institution, and explore the vast archive of stories and programming.

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Charles Elachi, former director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, with Huntington President Karen R. Lawrence during the “Why It Matters” event on Oct. 9. Elachi screened a NASA video of the Perseverance rover’s landing on Mars in 2021. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Daring Mighty Things with Charles Elachi

Charles Elachi, the former director of NASA and Caltech’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, talked with Huntington President Karen Lawrence about the importance of daring to take risks, environmental stewardship, and the mutually enriching interactions among the arts, humanities, and sciences.

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A drawing of a person in a Native American ceremonial outfit, with symbols and their meanings on the left. The text reads: “Los Angeles City/County Native American Commission.”

Invitation to a “Get Acquainted Breakfast” from the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, 1981. Papers of Edmund D. Edelman. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

The Establishment of the Native American Indian Commission

The Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, established almost 50 years ago, serves the needs of the largest urban Native American population in the United States. The Huntington’s records related to the commission’s founding reflect some of the complex histories of Indigenous people in Southern California.

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Edward Mitchell Bannister, Untitled (Walking Through a Field) [detail], ca. 1870s, oil on canvas, 22 x 42 1/4 in. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.

Restoring Edward Mitchell Bannister’s Rightful Place in Art History

In 1876, Edward Mitchell Bannister became the first African American artist to win a national award. The Huntington’s Lauren Cross writes about what motivated him, whom he credited for his success, and how he shifted from being a portraitist to a landscape artist.

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Edward Mitchell Bannister, Untitled (Walking Through a Field) [detail], ca. 1870s, oil on canvas, 22 x 42 1/4 in. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.