Press Release: October 8, 2024

The Autry Museum of the American West is Open on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Poster for the film "Oyate Woyaka" (The People Speak) by Bryant HighHorse Jr. and George McAuliffe. The poster features a circular collage of images, including flowers, native peoples, and tipis, set against a muted green background with white text.

(October 8, 2024 - Los Angeles, CA)—On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Monday, October 14, the Autry will be open for visitors to explore some of the Autry’s Native exhibitions like Reclaiming El Camino, Human Nature and Waterways, as well as two PST ART: Art & Science Collide exhibitions, Out of Site and Future Imaginaries.

The Autry will also be hosting a screening of Oyate Woyaka and a panel discussion with the filmmakers and Sage Fast Dog, who is featured in the film and started a Lakota Immersion School on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include art, music and a reception.

Oyate Woyaka highlights how valuable Indigenous language and culture is to the world. In addition to restoring the language within the community and using it to heal from historical trauma, Indigenous languages can help the world address biodiversity loss, mental health and climate change.

The Autry is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy your tickets today! 

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Press Inquiries

Sarah Crispi 
Communications Specialist 
323.495.4266 
scrispi@theautry.org

Land Acknowledgment

The Autry Museum of the American West acknowledges the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples as the traditional land caretakers of Tovaangar (the Los Angeles basin and So. Channel Islands). We recognize that the Autry Museum and its campuses are located on the traditional lands of Gabrielino/Tongva peoples and we pay our respects to the Honuukvetam (Ancestors), ‘Ahiihirom (Elders) and ‘Eyoohiinkem (our relatives/relations) past, present and emerging.

The Autry Museum in Griffith Park

4700 Western Heritage Way

Los Angeles, CA 90027-1462
Located northeast of downtown, across from the Los Angeles Zoo.
Map and Directions

Free parking for Autry visitors.


MUSEUM AND STORE HOURS
Tuesday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

DINING
Food Trucks are available on select days, contact us for details at 323.495.4252.
The cafe is temporarily closed until further notice.