INDIGENOUS & NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE SPEAKERS
Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, First Nations, Aboriginal, and Indigenous peoples have long and important histories in nations and cultures around the globe. From bestselling authors and famous actors to world-renowned environmental and human rights activists, these inspirational Indigenous and Native American speakers explore their incredibly diverse heritage in their art, writing, advocacy, and speaking. Whether it's during Native American Heritage Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, or every day, uplift and celebrate the Indigenous voices in entertainment, activism, politics, literature, and more.
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Tantoo Cardinal
Award-Winning Indigenous Actress Known for
"Killers of the Flower Moon" & "Dances With Wolves"
INFLUENTIAL INDIGENOUS & NATIVE AMERICAN SPEAKERS
As authors, poets, actors, activists, and entrepreneurs, these Indigenous speakers uplift and celebrate Native American Heritage with their voices.INSPIRING NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS ACTIVISTS
These inspiring Native American activists strive to shed light on historical injustices, promote self-determination, and challenge ongoing forms of colonization and marginalization.
Winona LaDuke
Executive Director of Honor the Earth
Dallas Goldtooth
Writer, Actor, Playwright & Comedian Most Known for the FX Series, "Reservation Dogs"
NATIVE AMERICAN & INDIGENOUS IN ENTERTAINMENT
The Indigenous actors, musicians, writers, directors, and producers in this list are working both in front of and behind the camera to bring new and diverse narratives to the entertainment industry.
BESTSELLING INDIGENOUS AUTHORS & WRITERS
The bestselling authors in this list reflect the incredible diversity of Native American, First Nations, Aboriginal, and Indigenous literature and storytelling.
Gyasi Ross
Native Author, Speaker, Storyteller
John Herrington
Former NASA Astronaut, First Native American in Space,
Educator & Story-Teller
INDIGENOUS & NATIVE AMERICAN LEADERS IN BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY
From the boardroom to the launch pad, the speakers on this list have achieved success in business and technology, paving the way for future generations to follow. This list includes scientists, entrepreneurs, astronauts, AI experts and more.
L. Scott, University of Alabama
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