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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Winona LaDuke
(5 ratings)

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

Sydney Freeland
(2 ratings)

Award-Winning LGBTQ Navajo Filmmaker & Emmy-Nominated Director

Billy Mills
(5 ratings)

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

Sean Sherman

Founder & CEO of The Sioux Chef

Dallas Goldtooth
(3 ratings)

Writer, Actor, Playwright & Comedian Most Known for the FX Series, "Reservation Dogs"

John Herrington
(3 ratings)

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

Lou Diamond Phillips
(1 rating)

Actor, Director & Writer Known for "La Bamba" & "Stand and Deliver"

Xiuhtezcatl Martinez
(1 rating)

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

Sterlin Harjo

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

Tara Houska
(5 ratings)

Tribal Attorney, Indigenous Rights Activist & Founder of Not Your Mascots

Kelly Jackson
(1 rating)

Singer, Songwriter, Philanthropist, & Tribal Advocate

Paulina Alexis

Indigenous Canadian Actress; Known for the FX Series "Reservation Dogs"

Shane Ortega
(12 ratings)

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

Eleanor Guerrero

Voice for Societal Change through Mentoring and Leadership

Kaitlin Curtice

Native American Christian Writer & Worship Leader

Carrie Billy
(2 ratings)

Former President & CEO of American Indian Higher Education Consortium

Tantoo Cardinal
(1 rating)

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