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This July 4th, Let's Remember: America Was Never Great
"The Trump administration’s assaults are not a deviation, but essentially a more extreme version of the same old American story. Just ask Indigenous people."
By Joseph Lee
These 19 Films & Shows Offer Authentic Depictions of Indigenous People
Check out these movies, documentaries and shows that bring us more authentic, honest depictions of Indigenous communities, all year round.
By Maka Monture
Cherokee Folk Singer Ken Pomeroy is Reviving Native Americana Sound
Plus Teen Vogue exclusively premieres the soulful singer’s music video for her new single, “Coyote.”
By Kate Nelson
For Jessica Matten, Rez Ball Parallels Her Own Work With Native Youth
The Indigenous actress talks about her decades-long efforts to prevent suicide in tribal communities.
By Kate Nelson
I Fought Big Oil to Protect My Tribe’s Territories in the Amazon
Nemonte Nenquimo helped protect over a half million acres of rainforest.
By Nemonte Nenquimo
Meet Isabel Deroy-Olson, Breakout Star of Coming-of-Age Movie ‘Fancy Dance’
The Indigenous actress stars opposite Lily Gladstone in a film focused on contemporary Native life.
By Kate Nelson
Nex Benedict Mourned and Celebrated in Vigils Across the Country
"May we remember Nex. May we fight like hell for you."
By Angie Jaime
Indigenous Youth Are Using Coding and AI to Save Native Language
The Lakota AI Code Camp is run by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people.
By Donavyn Coffey
Indigenous Deaf Amputee Alaqua Cox is Breaking Down Hollywood Barriers
With Marvel’s Echo, the Menominee/Mohican actress is making history.
By Kate Nelson
The Captions Said 'Global Language,' But Lily Gladstone Spoke Blackfeet
The captions on streaming services read ‘a global language,’ but it was a specific one — and an American one.
By P. Claire Dodson
Brazil’s Indigenous Leaders Are Fighting to Undo Bolsonaro’s Destructive Policies in the Amazon
Indigenous leaders continue to fight an anti-Indigenous legacy that remains from Bolsonaro’s far-right presidency.
By Maia Wikler
This Woman-Led Community Is Empowering Native Girls Through Skateboarding
It “connects all the nieces and aunties together in the skateboard world.”
By Brittney McNamara
How Much of ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Is Actually True?
The National Archives breaks down the story of the new film and the history of the Osage Nation.
By The National Archives Foundation
Stella Standingbear is Shattering Stereotypes about Native American Sound
The rising Oglala Lakota star uses music to amplify modern Indigenous issues and promote healing.
By Kate Nelson
Killers of the Flower Moon Is as Much About the Present as It Is the Past
Led by breakout star Lily Gladstone, the film highlights the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis.
By Kate Nelson
Our Generation Wants to Change How the U.S. Responds to Wildfires
FireGen is getting more young and Indigenous people involved in wildfire policy.
By Colleen Hagerty
This Young Chief Is Helping His Tribe Navigate the Climate Crisis
At 25, Devon Parfait is working to preserve customs while dealing with coastal erosion.
By Zoe Dutton
Hollywood Failed Native People. Amber Midthunder Is Fighting Back.
“Especially as an Indigenous woman,” says Midthunder, “there's so much sexualizing and there's so much turning into an item or turning into a figure or turning into a [caricature].”
By Jacqui GermainPhotography by Jingyu Lin
Attending an Indigenous K-12 School Changed My Life
My learning environment affirmed my identity as an Indigenous Zapoteca Mixteca.
By Salma Perez
Rap Duo THRONE Is Changing Indigenous Representation in Music
YVHIKV wants other Indigenous artists to do “whatever the hell” they want.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse