Event

CANCELED Indigenous Night Sky

Rock Creek Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 38.960047, -77.051760


The planetarium is located in the Rock Creek Park Nature Center at 5200 Glover Rd. NW Washington, DC 20015

Repeating Event

Days:

Every week on Sunday

Dates:

January 12, 2025 to January 19, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

30 minutes

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Other
Talk

Arrive 30 minutes early to pick up a free place holder ticket for the show.

Description

Join us for a 30-minute planetarium program exploring the celestial knowledge of the Ojibwe, Diné, and Hawaiian Wayfinding traditions. Discover how these Indigenous cultures connect with the stars to navigate the land and sea, tell stories, and preserve traditions that span generations. Highlights include: the Ojibwe star knowledge and seasonal constellations; the Diné (Navajo) cosmic worldview and their sacred constellations; and Hawaiian wayfinding and navigating the Pacific Ocean using the stars.

This is more than just stargazing – it's a journey through culture, history, and science, guided by the wisdom of Indigenous perspectives. 

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Reservation or Registration: No

Image Gallery

A group of people seated in a circle, staring up at a projection on a dome.
A group of people seated in a circle, staring up at a projection on a dome.
Planetarium program at Rock Creek Park
NPS Photo/ R. Maher
Tags: night sky planetarium dark park stars planets constellations indigenous knowledge indigenous culture