This resource explores the historical context of the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) and its significance in reshaping attitudes toward Native American culture. It discusses how the founders of the museum aimed to present Native American artifacts in a way that honors living cultures, contrasting with other museums that viewed these items as relics of a lost heritage. The resource also includes comprehension questions and prompts for analysis, focusing on the unique role of tribal representatives in exhibit creation and the meaning of specific vocabulary in context. Additionally, it offers a storytelling element with the tale of Coyote, providing insights into Native American beliefs about life, death, and the seasonal cycle.