Indigenous Heritage Speakers

Exploring Roots of Wisdom: Stories of Cultural Richness from Indigenous Heritage Experts

List of Indigenous Heritage Speakers

Celebrate original cultures and traditions with these Indigenous Heritage Keynote Speakers. This list features an extraordinary ensemble of voices committed to preserving, celebrating, and sharing the rich tapestry of indigenous traditions. These speakers bring a profound connection to their heritage, offering unique perspectives on history, identity, and the challenges faced by indigenous communities. Delve into captivating narratives that weave together the wisdom of ancestral knowledge with the aspirations of the future. From discussions on cultural resilience to insights into environmental stewardship, our speakers provide a gateway to understanding and appreciating the diversity of indigenous cultures. Honor and amplify these vital voices that bridge the past and present, fostering a deeper appreciation for the cultural treasures that form the foundation of indigenous heritage.

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Sterlin Harjo

Native American Filmmaker, Producer & Director; Known for "Reservation Dogs," "Mekko," "Barking Water" & "Four Sheets to the Wind"

Sydney Freeland
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning LGBTQ Navajo Filmmaker & Writer; Known for "Rez Ball," "Echo" & "Reservation Dogs"

Kumu Hina
(1 rating)

Native Hawaiian Transgender Teacher, Award-Winning Filmmaker, Cultural Practitioner & Community Leader

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
(3 ratings)

Indigenous Climate & Community Activist; Hip-Hop Artist; Author of "Imaginary Borders"

Kelly Jackson
(1 rating)

Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist, & Native American Tribal Advocate

Tatanka Means
(3 ratings)

Award-Winning Native American Actor & Stand-Up Comedian

Shane Ortega
(12 ratings)

U.S. Army's First Openly Transgender Soldier; LGBTQ, Social Justice & Equity Advocate

Carrie Billy
(3 ratings)

Former President & CEO of American Indian Higher Education Consortium

Gary Farmer
(1 rating)

Musician & Actor Known for "Dead Man," "Resident Alien" & "Reservation Dogs"

Zahn McClarnon

Native American Actor & Producer; Known for "Westworld," "Fargo" & "Hawkeye"

Susan Devan Harness
(3 ratings)

Indigenous Award-Winning Author of "Bitterroot: A Salish Memoir of Transracial Adoption"

Bethany Yellowtail
(1 rating)

Designer & CEO of the Indigenous Clothing Line, B. Yellowtail; Advocate for Native Young Women & Girls

John Romero
(1 rating)

Indigenous, Award-Winning Video Game Designer, Developer & Programmer of Mixed Yaqui, Cherokee, and Mexican heritage; Known as the "Father of First-Person Shooters"

Booboo Stewart

Actor Best Known for "The Twilight Saga," "Descendants" & "Julie and the Phantoms"

Se-ah-dom Edmo
(1 rating)

Philanthropy & Social Justice Leader; Native Business Enterprise Innovator; Executive Director at Seeding Justice;

Donald Warne M.D.
(1 rating)

Co-Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health; Provost Fellow for Indigenous Health Policy

Eleanor Guerrero

Former Prosecutor, Authority on Domestic Violence Laws, Juvenile Crime Prevention Expert

Evan Adams
(1 rating)

Physician & Former Actor; Harkness Fellow at Harkness Foundation; Former Chief Medical Officer of the First Nations Health Authority in British Columbia

Wes Studi
(2 ratings)

Academy Honorary Award-Winning Native American Actor Known for "Dance with Wolves," "The Last of the Mohicans" & "Geronimo: An American Legend"

Dennis Zotigh

Cultural Specialist at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian & Writer at Smithsonian Magazine