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"

Kumu Hina
(1 rating)

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

Sydney Freeland
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning LGBTQ Navajo Filmmaker & Emmy-Nominated Director

Kelly Jackson
(1 rating)

Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist, & Tribal Advocate

David Hill

Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Jennifer Quinto
(1 rating)

Cultural Speaker; Advocate for Culturally Responsive & Trauma Responsive Organizations; Stage Actress

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"

Tatanka Means
(3 ratings)

Award-Winning Native American Actor & Stand-Up Comedian

Dennis Zotigh

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

Susan Devan Harness
(3 ratings)

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

Angela Sterritt

Award-Winning TV & Radio Investigative Journalist; Bestselling Author of "Unbroken"; Advocate for Indigenous Women & Girls

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

John Romero

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

Jenn Harper
(2 ratings)

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

Bethany Yellowtail
(1 rating)

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

Suzan Shown Harjo
(1 rating)

Cheyenne-Holdulgee Muscogee Activist, Poet, Writer, Lecturer & Curator; President & Executive Director of The Morning Star Institute

Eddy Robinson
(1 rating)

Indigenous Speaker, Consultant, Educator & Author; Anishinaabe/Mushkegowuk Cree Heritage; Indigenous Community Advocate

Jon Proudstar

Comic Book Creator Known for "Tribal Force;" Actor & Producer Known for "So Close to Perfect" & "Reservation Dogs"

Gyasi Ross
(4 ratings)

Native Author, Speaker, Storyteller & Musician; Lawyer Specializing in Work With Tribal Bars & Native Communities

Gerald Vizenor
(1 rating)

Scholar & Professor Emeritus of American Studies at the University of New Mexico; Indigenous Literature Author; Member of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe, White Earth Reservation