Photo Gallery from the Grand Opening of the National Museum of the American Indian
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Native American Heritage Programs walked in the Native Organizations Division with Carla & Allan Messinger and Lisa Roach. |
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| Allan & Carla Banner & Capitol |
Opening Celebration September 21, 2004 | Lisa in red powwow
outfit. Young girl by fountain. |
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The photos below show the opening procession. This is a Thumbnail Gallery - click on the pictures below that you want to see in a larger view. Native people came from all over the globe to help celebrate! |
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Join us for the procession!
Top - Our invitation & program booklets Next - Alaska & Canada, Staff
Then - Great Plains & South West, Mandan headpiece
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![]() Seneca girls - Oh! We lost Granny! |
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| 3rd last & 2nd last rows - People from the Great Plains, Mexico & South America. | People sang, danced, made music & had a day full of memories! |
Waníshi (Thank you) for walking with us.





























