“When you look at the origins and evolution of life on Earth, it's been severely affected by asteroid impacts through history."
- Rusty Schweikart, Apollo 9 Astronaut
By the end of 2021, NASA plans to launch three significant missions. One will help protect us from a big impact; another starts the journey to have astronauts walk on the moon again. The last one will send into orbit the world’s most powerful space telescope.
Songs accompanied ceremonies for the dead, preparations for war, nearly all the games, and were essential in treating the sick. For the observance of the Midewiwin rites, the songs were as important as the spiritual leaders themselves because there could be no rituals without the appropriate songs. Many songs were inspired by dreams either during an individual's vision quest or later in his life.
When the Creator was finished making the earth, he gave responsibility for the four quarters of the Earth to four powerful beings, or mani'towuk. Their duty was to take care of these regions. These beings caused the winds to blow from different directions, and are responsible for other phenomena as well. Winter is the result of a game of bowl and dice between the mani'towuk of the north and the mani'towuk of the south.
Below you'll find some of your favorite recipes from the interactive table in our Global Kitchen exhibit. Be sure to check back periodically for updates!
Grilled Salmon and Peach Salad
“In awe, I watched the waxing moon ride across the zenith of the heavens like a
“Gravitation cannot be held responsible for people falling in love.”
- Albert Einstein
