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March Speaker Series: Pawnee Nation- Past and Present

March 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
March Speaker Series
Pawnee Nation: Past and Present with Matt Reed, Tribal Historic Preservation Officer- Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma
March 22nd at 10 a.m. – Free and open to the public!
Matt Reed is an accomplished historian, museum curator, and cultural preservationist currently serving as the Historic Preservation Officer for the Pawnee Nation of
Oklahoma. A proud member and Head Chief of the Chaui Band of the Pawnee Nation, Matt has dedicated his career to preserving and interpreting Native American history and heritage.
He holds both a Master of Arts in Museum Studies (1998) and a Bachelor of Arts in American History (1996) from Oklahoma State University, where his academic work focused on American Indian history and the development of a Pawnee cultural center.
Matt’s professional journey spans over two decades, including key roles at the Oklahoma Museum of History where he served as Curator of Firearms and later as Curator of American Indian and Military History Collections. His curatorial achievements
include exhibits such as Hidden Voices, Coded Words, which explored the contributions of Native American code talkers, and collaborative projects with the Chickasaw and Caddo Nations.
In addition to his museum work, Matt has contributed to scholarly publications and digital platforms, including articles in The Chronicles of Oklahoma and blog posts for the
Oklahoma History Center. He is also a contributing writer for several history-focused social media pages.
Matt is a seasoned presenter, known for his engaging living history demonstrations and educational PowerPoint presentations on topics ranging from Pawnee Scouts and buffalo culture to U.S. military history and Native material culture. His work has been
featured at national parks, heritage sites, and museums across the region. He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries, and Museums, the Oklahoma Council on
Indian Education, and multiple living history associations. His training includes specialized courses in heritage preservation, ground-penetrating radar, and museum mountmaking.
Through his leadership, scholarship, and public engagement, Matt Reed continues to be a vital advocate for the preservation and interpretation of Indigenous history.

 

Explore our full list of March Speakers below!

March 6th at 10 a.m.- Private Lives of Sandhill Cranes with Keanna Leonard
March 7th at 10 a.m.- Stories for the Virtual Stream with Kylee Warren, Virtual Programs Producer at Crane Trust
March 7th at 1 p.m.- Segments from The Americas 45 min showing and talk about filming with Alex Wiles
March 8th at 10 a.m.- Crane Counting with Bethany Ostrom, Lead Biologist at Crane Trust
March 8th at 2 p.m.- The World of Cranes: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow with George Archibald
March 11th at 2 p.m.- Wild Cranes in Art and History with Andrew Peters
March 12th at 2 p.m.- BIRDWATCH: Bioinformatic Risk Detection & Waterfowl Assessment for Tracking, Control, & Health with Lisa Kercher
March 13th at 2 p.m.- An issue of scale: building coalitions to address wetland habitat connectivity challenges in the Great Plains using a flagship species with Andrew J. Caven, Vice President – North America Programs, International Crane Foundation
March 15th at 10 a.m.- Science Snippet: Crane Trapping with Abraham Kanz, Director of Conservation Research at Crane Trust
March 15th with three shows at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.- Remember the Way with Heather Henson
March 18th at 2 p.m.- Art and Conservation with Linda Syverson Guild
March 21st at 2 p.m.- Raptorology Demonstration with Deb Miller and live birds from Edgerton Explorit Center
March 22nd at 2 p.m.- Raptorology Demonstration with Deb Miller and live birds from Edgerton Explorit Center
March 22nd at 10 a.m.- Pawnee Nation: Past and Present with Matt Reed from Pawnee Nation
March 28th at 2 p.m.- Nebraska Big Year: Chasing 350 with Tobin Brown, Birder and Software Developer
March 29th at 10 a.m.- Science Snippet: Crane Tracking with Bethany Ostrom, Lead Biologist at Crane Trust

Details

  • Date: March 22
  • Time:
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

  • Megan Launchbaugh
  • Phone (308) 382-1820

Venue

  • Crane Trust
  • 9325 South Alda Road
    Wood River, NE 68883 United States     + Google Map
  • Phone 308-382-1820