The museum features important symbolism that represents First Americans spirituality without becoming overly specific to a certain tribe.
So, all of our dwellings are round.
True to beliefs surrounding life and spirits, it does not seem to have a defined beginning or end.
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The intersecting design also refers to the relationship between ancient and current-day Native groups.
These interesting relationships between the architecture and the site were not inspired by a single tribes belief.
From there, commonalities were found.
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So, these started emerging.
The museum even includes two restaurants that celebrate Native American food.
It is designed to reflect the values of the First Americans of Oklahoma.
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FAM acts as a place for gathering and celebrating Native culture in the face of historical trauma and erasure.
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