Efforts to strengthen and improve the Indian Arts and Crafts Act are coming amid criminal cases and renewed claims to Native identities.
A merchant who sells works by Native artists is under fire for derogatory and offensive comments to Native dancers.
Inspired by vibrant orange-and-purple sunsets and local tribes, Native artists and brands were able to put their work on display at an NFL pop-up shop.
Organizers of the Sundance Film Festival say this year’s line-up is among the strongest in terms of number and scope of Indigenous works.
Join Jana Schmieding (Mniconjou and Sicangu Lakota) for a conversation about her life and career in entertainment.
The creators of the new Avatar sequel continue what they see as a science fiction account of colonialism and Indigenous resistance. But it’s getting plenty of push-back from Native audiences.
Native-owned galleries and organizations are working to ensure Native artists get full value for their works.
Indigenous wrestlers comprise only a small faction of the wrestling world, but they are making names for themselves.
The Black Hills Indian Artist Market once again brought art, music, fashion and food to He Sapa.
2022 was a strong year for feature films, documentaries and shorts produced by Native filmmakers, as well as those that relied on Native talent or focused on Native issues.
A growing number of Native writers are turning to self-publishing — and there’s a number of supportive organizations and independent publishers that can help.
Forty years after four brothers first came together as Northern Cree, they are releasing their first fully self-published and owned record.
Tribal museums offer a Native voice for Native history and bring the promise of economic development.
Everything changed for hip-hop artist Tall Paul when he first heard about iconic athlete Jim Thorpe.
At a time when some holdout sports teams ignore calls to end problematic mascots and imagery, some teams are turning to Native designers for appropriate designs.
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A number of new Native children’s books make great bedtime stories, especially for those hungry little book worms.
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians held its 110th Cherokee Indian Fair after two years of cancellations due to the pandemic.
At The Museum at Warm Springs, we celebrate our unique cultures, traditions, histories, arts and languages every month.
“Pretendianism” – the act of falsely claiming American Indian heritage – does real harm.
A group of Inuit teenage girls face off against murderous aliens that inhabit the bodies of people and animals in a new film.
Kim Peone (Colville/Eastern Cherokee) served as executive director of SWAIA for 2 1/2 years.
Traditional Mohegan stories and William Shakespeare don’t automatically come to mind as complimentary influences. But Madeline Sayet draws on these and other creative forces for her work.
A new Netflix show for preschoolers features all Native writers, including showrunner and creator Karissa Valencia.
Our tribal culture and history connect us to the past, to all our ancestors who went before us, and it is what guides us toward our collective future.
Friday on Native America Calling, Shawn Spruce hears from Native authors and poets as they discuss works on the Native Bookshelf.
A prominent tribe with powerful connections has taken the unusual step of denouncing an educator and scholar who has long identified herself as a descendant of the community.
Kevin Locke — renowned hoop dancer, flute player and educator of Lakota language and culture — passed away suddenly at the age of 68.
Once again, the heartbeat of Ina Maka will reverberate throughout the Black Hills at the 34th Annual He Sapa Wacipi Na Oskate.
A new documentary tackles a topic that continues to generate controversy. Why are so many people claiming to be Indian?
To ensure that Cherokee culture remains strong and vibrant far into the future, we need to get behind our artists today.
Musicians from all genres and walks of life graced the stage at the Native People of the Plains POP Fest.
As summer wanes, Andi Murphy welcomes the beginning of autumn with a Native music sampler.
Anime, a style of Japanese animation, is wildly popular everywhere.
A star of the hit film Prey wants to find out the “truth” about his supposed tribal ancestry. But Hollywood studios don’t share the same commitment.
TheRA11N, Pooky G and She Rōz are some of the artists who won big this year at the annual International Indigenous Hip Hop Awards.
Indigenous hues carry meaning, stories, and emotion. Learn more on an encore presentation of Native America Calling.
Artists from hundreds of Native nations are tending to their booths in the streets of Santa Fe, New Mexico, selling works they’ve labored for months to prepare.
The Southwestern Association for Indian Arts marks the 100th Santa Fe Indian Market, a place to buy works directly from Native creators.
Elvis Presley’s profound popularity continues to resonate with many Native music fans.
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