Native American Heritage Speakers

Exploring Cultural Traditions: Stories of Heritage & Culture Shared by Native American Experts

List of Native American Heritage Speakers

Native Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Alaska Natives have a long and important history in America. Celebrating their rich heritage through art, writing, and advocacy, these authors, poets, actors, activists, and entrepreneurs are inspirational Native American speakers and popular choices for a wide variety of events. There are roughly five million Native Americans in the United States, from numerous different tribes, each with their own unique cultures and traditions. Covering topics such as climate change, education, and human rights, these Native American voices work to raise awareness about the unique challenges that Indigenous people face, and to acknowledge the important contributions they've made to the diverse traditions and cultures of American society today.

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Billy Mills
(7 ratings)

Second Native American to Win an Olympic Gold Medal; Co-Founder & National Spokesperson for Running Strong for American Indian Youth

Winona LaDuke
(5 ratings)

Environmental Activist & Author; Climate Justice, Renewable Energy & Sustainability Advocate; Executive Director of "Honor the Earth"

Gary Farmer
(1 rating)

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

Dallas Goldtooth
(4 ratings)

Mdewakanton Dakota & Diné Artist; Environmental Activist; Actor, Comedian & Playwright of "Between Two Knees"

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
(3 ratings)

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

Jenn Harper
(2 ratings)

Founder of Cheekbone Beauty, Social Impact Entrepreneur & Advocate for Indigenous Representation; 2024 WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100

John Herrington
(3 ratings)

Former NASA Astronaut, First Native American in Space, Educator & Story-Teller

Kaitlin Curtice

Award-Winning Native American Christian Author; Poet-Storyteller & Speaker; Enrolled Citizen of the Potawatomi Nation

D.J. Vanas
(1 rating)

Bestselling Author of "The Tiny Warrior," & Former U.S. Air Force Officer

Booboo Stewart
(1 rating)

Television, Film & Voice Actor; Best Known for "The Twilight Saga," "Descendants" & "Julie and the Phantoms"; Musician

Susan Devan Harness
(3 ratings)

Cultural Anthropologist, Writer & Oral Historian; Author of "Bitterroot"; Expert on American Indian Transracial Adoption & Identity

Zahn McClarnon

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

Tatanka Means
(3 ratings)

Award-Winning Native American Actor & Stand-Up Comedian

Carrie Billy
(3 ratings)

Higher Education Leader & Policy Innovator; Former President & CEO, American Indian Higher Education Consortium; Inaugural Executive Director, White House Initiative on Tribal Colleges

Jennifer Quinto
(1 rating)

Tlingit Artist, Educator & Cultural Speaker; Arts Education Director; Featured on PBS's "Pati Jinich Explores PanAmericana"

Sydney Freeland
(2 ratings)

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

Lily Gladstone
(1 rating)

Film, TV & Theater Actress Known for "Killers of the Flower Moon" & "Under the Bridge"

Paulina Alexis

First Nations Award-Winning Canadian Actress; Known for the FX Series "Reservation Dogs"

Bethany Yellowtail
(1 rating)

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

Tantoo Cardinal
(1 rating)

Award-Winning Indigenous Actress Known for "Killers of the Flower Moon" & "Dances With Wolves"