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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."

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.

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.”

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.

I Fought Big Oil to Protect My Tribe’s Territories in the Amazon

Nemonte Nenquimo helped protect over a half million acres of rainforest.

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.

Nex Benedict Mourned and Celebrated in Vigils Across the Country

"May we remember Nex. May we fight like hell for you."

Indigenous Youth Are Using Coding and AI to Save Native Language

The Lakota AI Code Camp is run by Indigenous people, for Indigenous people.

Indigenous Deaf Amputee Alaqua Cox is Breaking Down Hollywood Barriers

With Marvel’s Echo, the Menominee/Mohican actress is making history.

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.

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.

This Woman-Led Community Is Empowering Native Girls Through Skateboarding

It “connects all the nieces and aunties together in the skateboard world.”

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.

Stella Standingbear is Shattering Stereotypes about Native American Sound

The rising Oglala Lakota star uses music to amplify modern Indigenous issues and promote healing.

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.

Our Generation Wants to Change How the U.S. Responds to Wildfires

FireGen is getting more young and Indigenous people involved in wildfire policy.

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.

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].”

Attending an Indigenous K-12 School Changed My Life

My learning environment affirmed my identity as an Indigenous Zapoteca Mixteca.

Rap Duo THRONE Is Changing Indigenous Representation in Music

YVHIKV wants other Indigenous artists to do “whatever the hell” they want.