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Native America Calling: Short films taking on big stories (December 2, 2025)
Elise Aachix̂ Qağaduug Beers and Elias Gold are bringing Native stories to light as a new initiative seeks to elevate representation in film and television. 
A film by veteran Ryan Begay brings the stories of Native service members to light. And a new publication by veteran Steven Sibley is providing valuable information to veterans and their families.
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation keeps language alive for all generations (October 27, 2025)
The Cherokee language is the heart of who we are as a people. 
In the Tara Moses play, “Haunted,” two Native ghosts are caught in a seemingly endless cycle of haunting the prospective owners of a house. But there’s a twist.
Two new major productions take on real life accounts with strong Native cultural themes.
Native America Calling: Remembering Graham Greene (September 5, 2025)
Over the span of nearly five decades, Graham Greene worked in nearly 200 television shows and films. He passed away on September 1 at the age of 73. 
Tune in to learn about a comedy thriller from Mohawk territory and a ‘legendary’ eatery offering fry bread and more.
Montana is the setting for the launch of Indigipalooza, a festival of literature, music and other arts.
Learn more about the Native man behind the phrase “skoden” in a documentary by the same name. And hear from the Inuit actress who stars in the blockbuster “Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning.”
This is our story, and we are sharing it with the world.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (June 16, 2025) (June 16, 2025)
Learn about the Tribal Tax and Investment Reform Act Introduced in the 119th Congress. 
Natalie Benally is a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, writer, actor and community/language advocate from the Navajo Nation.
Native America Calling: Native shows and Native content to watch (March 4, 2025)
The Dark Winds crime series is coming back. And the acclaimed Sugarcane is streaming. What else is on your Native screening list? 
Julian Brave NoiseCat made history at the 2025 Oscars as the first Native filmmaker to be nominated for an Academy Award.
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Tatanka Means (February 7, 2025)
Tatanka Means maintains a busy schedule as a stand-up comedian, all while portraying serious roles on television and movie screens. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation committed to language preservation (December 30, 2024)
With every word of Cherokee spoken or written, we reclaim another piece of what it means to be Cherokee. 
‘Red Dirt Boogie’: Tribute concert set for Jesse Ed Davis (December 4, 2024)
Tickets are on sale this week for a concert in honor of Jesse Ed Davis, a Native guitarist who was one of most talented and in-demand musicians of the 1960s and 1970s. 
Native America Calling: Remembering those who stood up to boarding schools (November 20, 2024)
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. 
Native America Calling: New Native books offer hauntings, murders and curses (October 31, 2024)
Halloween is the right time to dive into new spooky books by Native authors. 
Chuck Hoskin: Cherokee Nation leads the way to a brighter future (October 14, 2024)
We are in the midst of what could become the greatest century in Cherokee history. 
Native America Calling: Native in the Spotlight with Dr. Duke Redbird (October 14, 2024)
Duke Redbird’s activism initially rose from hardship, and he turned to writing after encountering racism and discrimination in school. 
‘Rez Ball’ enjoys strong debut on Netflix viewing charts (October 9, 2024)
The Native-written and Native-directed ‘Rez Ball’ is coming in strong following its debut on the Netflix streaming service. 
Native America Calling: The triumph and tragedy of ‘Rez Ball’ (September 26, 2024)
In “Rez Ball,” a Native director and cast tell the story of trauma and healing within a reservation basketball team. 
Native America Calling: How Māori filmmakers are improving representation (September 2, 2024)
There’s been a boon for Indigenous cinema in New Zealand, with one Maori film critic and programmer calling it a “renaissance” for Aotearoa. 
Native America Calling: Native Playlist with Geneviève Gros-Louis (August 15, 2024)
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. 
National Museum of the American Indian hosts Native Cinema Showcase (August 12, 2024)
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.
NAFOA: 5 Things You Need to Know this Week (May 6, 2024)
Demand justice for our Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives. 
Euchee culinary traditions, subsistence whaling in Alaska and young gardeners are on The Menu, Native America Calling’s regular feature on food sovereignty.
Native sisters, a Native artist’s art installation and a tribe’s fight against an oil pipeline are the subject of new films.
Native America Calling: Indiginerds descend on Oklahoma City (April 11, 2024)
It’s the time of year when Native nerds, cosplayers, comic geeks and gamers assemble for the first and biggest convention devoted to them. 
“It’s people like Lily who are paving the way for a better tomorrow, and as you can see hard work, it does take you a long way,” said Blackfeet Nation council member Pat Armstrong.
Native America Calling: Oscar buzz (March 8, 2024)
Native people are up for a historic three Academy Awards for their roles in “Killers of the Flower Moon.” 
Native America Calling: Native Playlist with Scott George and Mali Obomsawin (February 27, 2024)
An Oscar nominee and a new release are on your Native Playlist from Native America Calling. 
Native America Calling: Falling into place with Native stunt actors (February 15, 2024)
Native stunt actors fill a sought-after niche and are able to contribute expertise that takes the action in films up a notch.
Osage Nation celebrates historic Oscar nominations (January 23, 2024)
The Osage Nation is celebrating a major milestone for a film that shares an otherwise difficult time in the tribe’s history. 
Wes Studi explores family history on ‘Finding Your Roots’ (January 16, 2024)
Award-winning Cherokee actor Wes Studi is making history as the first Native person to appear on the long-running PBS television series Finding Your Roots. 
Native America Calling: The Year in Pop Culture (December 18, 2023)
Tune in as Native America Calling recalls the highlights of the Native stories that connected with audiences in 2023. 
Native America Calling: NMAI’s Native Cinema Showcase online (November 17, 2023)
This year, the Native Cinema Showcase at the National Museum of the American Indian features 35 films from six different countries. 
Wilma Mankiller, who was the first woman to lead the Cherokee Nation, is once again making history, this time on toy shelves.
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