A new film shares the story of a Navajo father who refused to send his daughter back to the boarding school she ran away from.
Kiowa guitarist Jesse Ed Davis was in high demand as a session player and a touring musician. His legacy is finally being spotlighted.
The stories Holly Miowak Guise heard from elders inspired her to research and document the experience of Alaska Native veterans of World War II.
Native people have a long and rich tradition of producing artwork from behind bars.
Dark Winds, a television series set on the Navajo Nation, is coming back!. Get your first look at the upcoming season.
Halloween is the right time to dive into new spooky books by Native authors.
Four Native people just received the nation’s highest honor recognizing work and dedication to enriching the community.
Indian boarding schools notoriously worked to stamp out Native languages, religions, and cultures — along with traditional foodways.
President Joe Biden is highlighting his administration’s Indian Country achievements as he prepares to visit a tribe in Arizona.
As his time in the White House winds down, President Joe Biden continues to celebrate and champion Native artists and Native cultures.
President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden host a National Arts and Humanities reception at the White House on October 21, 2024.
Shelly Lowe, Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities, addresses a reception at the White House on October 21, 2024.
“Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to embrace all Indigenous people everywhere,” said Deeanna Talley, a singer who goes by Nanibaah.
The Civilization video game franchise is getting a Shawnee storyline, thanks to a collaboration with the Shawnee Tribe.
For the second year in a row, the “Trail of Tears” art show was held in Woodbury, Tennessee.
Native land is the medium Cherokee journalist and writer Rebecca Nagle uses to convey the long fight for justice and accountability.
Duke Redbird’s activism initially rose from hardship, and he turned to writing after encountering racism and discrimination in school.
“The Quapaw Nation opposes any use of its name or purported portrayal of our people without the Nation’s consent,” a tribal statement reads.
The Native-written and Native-directed ‘Rez Ball’ is coming in strong following its debut on the Netflix streaming service.
Robert Mirabal, the award-winning flutist from the Pueblo of Taos, is embarking on a short tour with Ethel, a string quartet.
Hitaałiinez Wheeler (Diné) and Sierra Spirit (Otoe-Missouria / UKB) are dropping new music for listeners.
In “Rez Ball,” a Native director and cast tell the story of trauma and healing within a reservation basketball team.
Rebecca Nagle reads from her debut book, “By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land,” on September 16, 2024.
Danica Nava, Karen Kay and Christina Berry write about Native romance. Learn more about their work on Native America Calling.
There’s been a boon for Indigenous cinema in New Zealand, with one Maori film critic and programmer calling it a “renaissance” for Aotearoa.
The First Peoples Fund is accepting applications for grants and fellowship programs that support Native artists.
Violinist, composer and producer Geneviève Gros-Louis has a busy schedule of solo and group performances and discussions leading up to the release of her new album.
As an Ojibwe language teacher and expert on Native issues, Anton Treuer has penned more than a dozen books. He’s out with his first work of fiction.
The National Museum of the American Indian is once again showcasing Native and Indigenous films from all over the world.
There’s been a boon for Indigenous cinema in New Zealand, with one Maori film critic and programmer calling it a “renaissance” for Aotearoa.
Two new albums feature Native languages front and center, incorporating traditional storytelling and themes of resilience.
Native talent is being recognized with high-profile nominations at the primetime Emmy Awards.
Three members of a family with multi-state and international connections have been sentenced for selling over $1 million in fake Alaska Native goods.
A Lakota man is developing an archive of music by Native artists one record and cassette tape at a time. Listen to the encore presentation.
A herd of stolen bison get tangled up in a scheme orchestrated by a fiery Indigenous activist and her aimless young companion in a new book by Metis author Conor Kerr.
What’s on The Menu? Join Native America Calling for more on Alaska Native food, gardening and a new Bureau of Indian Education program.
For the first time in the history of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the multi-day celebration in the nation’s capital focuses entirely on Indigenous peoples.
Members of Sons of Membertou perform at the opening of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 26, 2024.
Hubert Logan, Mega Bear, Wampum Baggs, and Tad Nugget are all back for Volume 3 of the Super Indian saga.
Two Alaska Native musicians join Native America Calling for the latest edition of Native Playlist.
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