A monumental new volume entitled In Light and Shadow: A Photographic History from Indigenous America offers a meticulously curated collection of over 250 images captured by Indigenous photographers, spanning the era of the 1800s to the present day. This groundbreaking project evolved from an earlier research initiative conceived by photographer Brian Adams (Iñupiaq) and author Sarah Stacke. From Digital Archive to Definitive History The genesis of the book lies in the 400 Yea

The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery bestowed one of its prestigious 2025 Portrait of a Nation Awards upon the distinguished Mvskoke (Creek) poet, performer, and writer, Joy Harjo, recognizing her profound and transformative contributions to American literature and national culture. The accolade was presented during the museum’s 10th annual Portrait of a Nation Gala, a high-profile event held at Union Station. Celebrating Influence and Ingenuity Harjo, who holds the di

The acclaimed neo-noir thriller Dark Winds is set to make its highly anticipated return for a fourth season on AMC and its streaming counterpart, AMC+. The network has slated the premiere for Sunday, February 15th, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, promising eight hour-long episodes that will continue the series' signature blend of cultural investigation, mystery, and crime set primarily within the Navajo Nation. Critical Acclaim and Executive Pedigree The series has cemented its place a

The premiere of the new short film, Following Enchantment’s Line, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, became a profound cultural event celebrating the career of the Diné and Puerto Rican ballet icon, Jock Soto. The film showcased the renowned dancer gliding beneath the vast blue skies of his native Southwest—a rare glimpse of his artistry for the audience. As the lights rose in the Lensic Performing Arts Center, the summer monsoon broke, and hard rain echoed the rhythmic precision of So

In a significant cultural and media partnership, the Cherokee Nation has collaborated with DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal to produce a full Cherokee-language version of the globally beloved animated feature, How to Train Your Dragon . This pioneering dubbed film became available for exclusive streaming on Peacock on October 1st, marking a monumental step in the Tribe's ongoing, dedicated efforts toward language revitalization. The project, which officially launched in

Following the critical triumph of Reservation Dogs , showrunner Sterlin Harjo has introduced his new series, The Lowdown , a sharp, genre-bending neo-noir crime dramedy set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series, which premiered on FX and streams on Hulu, marks a significant stylistic shift for Harjo while retaining his signature blend of regional authenticity and dark, character-driven humor, confirming his continued versatility as a storyteller rooted in the state. The series is ex

Stacey Thunder (Red Lake and Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe) embodies a truly multifaceted career, seamlessly integrating her roles as a mother, respected attorney, actress, and producer. Her unique journey from serving as legal counsel for various Ojibwe tribal governments to becoming a prominent figure in media is defined by a deep commitment to cultural connection, a passion for authentic storytelling, and an unwavering focus on amplifying Indigenous voices. For over twenty-fi

The literary world celebrated a defining work of historical scholarship with the announcement on May 5th that Kathleen DuVal had won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History for her exhaustive book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America (Random House, 2024). This prestigious recognition arrives as a capstone to an already remarkable reception, joining other top-tier honors the book has garnered, including the Bancroft Prize, the Cundill History Prize, and the Mark Lynton Hi

At the 97th Oscars, firefighter Jake Heflin, an Osage tribal member, was honored on stage by host Conan O’Brien for his service in battling the Eaton and Palisades wildfires in Los Angeles. Heflin, who has been a firefighter for 25 years, is currently the battalion chief for the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD). During the wildfires, he served as a captain and public information officer. From January 7th to the end of the month, Heflin's role was to provide accurate and time

The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. is showcasing two gowns worn by Oscar-nominated actor Lily Gladstone. The special installation, titled "Making a Statement," opens on February 28, 2025, and will remain on display until March 2026. The museum has also planned four public programs in March 2025 to accompany the exhibit. An Artistic Collaboration Both gowns were the result of a unique collaboration between luxury fashion brand Gucci an

The horrific and often suppressed history of Indian residential schools continues to command global attention, solidified by the 2025 Oscar nomination of the powerful documentary film, Sugarcane, in the documentary feature category. Directed by the thirty-one-year-old Julian Brave NoiseCat (Canim Lake Band Tsq'escen) and Emily Kassie, the film stands as a crucial visual testimony to the missing children who never returned home, the indelible scars carried by survivors, and th

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The once-pristine, crystal-clear waters of the St. Mary’s River, spanning northern Michigan and southern Ontario, were historically teeming with whitefish, a profoundly vital food source for the Anishinaabek people. However, two centuries of colonization, relentless overfishing, and the destructive proliferation of invasive species have collectively led to a sharp decline in these culturally significant fish populations. This critical contemporary narrative is now captured in

A decade-spanning documentary project has reached its conclusion, offering an intimate and highly authentic portrait of contemporary Native American life. Without Arrows, which is set to premiere on PBS’s Independent Lens on Monday, January 13th, follows the life of Delwin Fiddler, Jr., an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe, as he navigates his identity between his urban life and his eventual return to his ancestral reservation in South Dakota after thirteen ye

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Sterlin Harjo (Seminole/Muscogee) teams up with acclaimed actor Ethan Hawke for new FX drama, “The Sensitive Kind” In this Tulsa noir series, Hawke portrays a character with insider knowledge, marking his return to television as a lead after a notable break. Hawke’s is also serving as executive producer alongside Harjo. “The Sensitive Kid” is a reunion for Harjo and Hawke, as Hawke appeared in the penultimate episode of Harjo’s hit FX series “Reservation Dogs.”   Harjo’s film

Lily Gladstone (Blackfeet and Nimíipuu) has made history by becoming the first Native American actress to receive an Oscar nomination,...

Lindy Waters III and Lakota Beatty Nike N7 has officially unveiled its 2023 collection and campaign, a powerful expression of Indigenous...

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