In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Shiloh Museum is again partnering with the Arkansas Archeological Survey and over twenty different presenters for the 7th annual Native American Days all-virtual education event on November 18 and 19, 2026. A variety of sessions highlighting the history and culture of Native Americans in Arkansas will be offered live for registered attendees over a span of two days. Sessions generally include not only Native American history topics but also demonstrations by Native American artisans.
Session recordings will be available for registrants following the two-day event. The event fits Arkansas social studies standards for grades 5 to 7 but is open to all grades. All sessions over the two days are free but registration is required. See below for information on the 2026 speakers and sessions. To register, click here.
Day 1 Events Include:
We will present live sessions via Zoom, which will introduce students to the Native Americans of Arkansas along with sessions about the historical interactions between Native Americans and European explorers. In the very first session on Wednesday morning, November 18, from 9:00-9:25, we will offer an introductory session to the program welcoming students and teachers and to give an overview of the program, introduce the hosts, and offer directions for navigating to sessions and corresponding with presenters.
Day 2 Events Include:
Archeologists will present live sessions via Zoom discussing how they learn about the ways Native Americans lived in Arkansas in the past.
We will send yarn, arrowheads, air-dry clay, and demonstrational sewing supplies for hands-on demonstrations to groups with 10 or more registered students while supplies last. Sessions using supplies will be noted on the schedule and in the materials shipped to each classroom. All registered participants will receive access to a digital page of resources for educators and students as well as recordings of all sessions. Questions about registration, schedules, or content can be directed to Shiloh Museum Education Manager, Judy Costello or Cori Williams, Program Manager.
Please check back for our full schedule of speakers!
Below are the scheduled presenters and their programs for Wednesday, November 18:
TBA 9-9:25
TBA 9:30-9:55
TBA 10-10:25
TBA 10:30-10:55
TBA 11-11:25
TBA 11:30-11:55
TBA 12-12:25
TBA 12:30-12:55
TBA 1-1:25
TBA 1:30-1:55
TBA 2-2:25
Below are the scheduled presenters and their programs for Thursday, November 19:
TBA 9-9:25
TBA 9:30-9:55
TBA 10-10:25
TBA 10:30-10:55
TBA 11-11:25
This presentation highlights the extraordinary contributions of the Choctaw Code Talkers, the first Native American code talkers in U.S. military history. Through historical insights and cultural context, it explores how their use of the Choctaw language helped turn the tide of WWI and contributed to victory.
T’ata Begay (Choctaw/Taos Pueblo) is a Tribal Researcher with the Choctaw Nation’s Historic Preservation Department, based in Durant, Oklahoma. Her work focuses on preserving, protecting, and revitalizing Choctaw history and culture. With a strong commitment to narrative sovereignty and Indigenous representation, T’ata brings scholarly rigor and cultural insight to her research and public engagements.