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Maria Tallchief doll honors nation's first prima ballerina
New Barbie doll is part of the company's Inspiring Women Series
INDIGENOUS A&E: ‘Dark Winds’ at the White House, ‘Coyote Girl’ exhibit, and TV comedy
A biweekly column from ICT with the latest news from the arts and entertainment world
‘Moana 2’ showcases Indigenous empowerment
Spend the last few days of Native American Heritage Month celebrating Indigeneity on the big screen
Indigenous-owned businesses for the holiday season
Gift-giving season is upon us and ICT political correspondent Pauly Denetclaw has curated her top list of businesses to help you find the best ones, plus more to shop from by the newsroom
Is the publishing world embracing a Native Renaissance 2.0?
A surge in interest in Indigenous writings brings a wave of new authors
‘Fancy Dance’ balances heartbreak, humor in story of a missing Indigenous woman
The film focuses on the lack of institutional support and jurisdictional issues that make solving cases of missing Indigenous people difficult
Comedy troupe takes on Canada and US
The 'Red, White and You!' sketch and stand-up comedy show, that consists of mostly Indigenous comedians, have performed in Canada and California. They are heading to Boston and New York City for their last shows
Tommy Orange blends art and truth in new novel
‘Wandering Stars’ was released in February and is a follow up to his critically acclaimed debut ‘There There’
Indigenous musicians bring home record wins at Juno Awards
A record year for nominations delivered a record number of wins for Indigenous artists at Canada’s top music awards
Legacy woven: Navajo artist shapes tomorrow
As the world continues to change and grow, we are seeing more and more Indigenous people taking up spaces that were once unheard of. We speak with Navajo weaver Naiomi Glasses about her talents
A long history of Indigenous film snubs
The Academy Awards have not been kind to Native filmmakers over the years
Emma Stone wins Oscar, beats Lily Gladstone
In a race many considered to close to call, it was Emma Stone capturing best actress at the 96th Academy Awards
Oscars Notebook: No statue for Lily Gladstone
Indian Country mourns as Lily Gladstone's historic run ends
First Gathering of Native Weavers of Oregon
At a conference on the Oregon Coast hosted by the Portland All Nations Canoe Family, traditional weavers of all ages and skill levels shared stories and knowledge, stitch by stitch
Indigenous women lead
Happy Women’s History Month. To celebrate, ICT has compiled stories within this year and in 2023 that put Indigenous women to the forefront
From breakdancing to powwow dancing
James Jones is a fancy dancer, chicken dancer and hoop dancer who has amassed millions of followers and views on social media
Alaska Native arts market brightens Anchorage winter days
‘It's always nice to be connected with other artists in the community’
Sharing the joys of dancing
‘Our culture is really beautiful and if you know the stories behind it you’ll understand’
Osage song from 'Killers' to be performed at Oscars
Osage Tribal Singers to perform Oscar-nominated song from 'Killers of the Flower Moon' at March 10 Academy Awards
'Sugarcane' filmmakers discuss boarding schools
The film is by Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie
'Peter Pan' flies again after some much needed changes
Playwright Larissa FastHorse says she found the characters complex, the pirates funny, the music enchanting but the depictions of Indigenous people and women appalling
Indigenous highlights at Sundance Film Festival
Buffalo's Fire participated in this year's press line for Indigenous filmmakers, including the premiere of Sugarcane, a documentary about a residential boarding school and unmarked graves
Kiawentiio bends water in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’
The Mohawk actress has a lead role in the highly anticipated Netflix series
Photos: Cante Skuya Round Dance
Scenes from the 2024 Cante Skuya Round Dance in South Dakota
Arizona Indian Festival showcases Indigenous art
The annual festival raises awareness about Indigenous culture and all the hard work that artists put in
The power of women backup singers
Athena Cloud is dedicated to teach and show women of all ages to be proud of their voices
Love notes with Keith Secola
Keith Secola sits down with ICT to celebrate love through music, heartfelt stories and sharing the profound meaning of music in his life
Hopi actor reaches Netflix top 10
Hopi actor Isaac Arellanes joins us in studio to talk about his role in 'My Life With the Walter Boys' and what he is working on next
Kali Reis goes toe-to-toe with Jodie Foster in ‘True Detective’
The Wampanoag/Cape Verdean boxing champion brings light to Night Country and perhaps delivers one of the most quotable lines in Indigenous pop culture history
Native music industry talks Grammys
There were zero Native nominees for the 66th Grammys Awards. ICT asks experts why that is and what needs to change
The road to 'The Avengers' in Lakota
A Native sound production company on Standing Rock Sioux Nation land dubs Lakota language for Disney+ Marvel Studios film
INDIGENOUS A&E: Native films, new TV shows and hard-edge art
A biweekly column from ICT with the latest news from the arts and entertainment world
Indigenous representation at the Grammys
On the Thursday edition of the ICT Newscast, it's almost time for the Grammys. Indigenous composers, musicians, and industry experts tell us why they're expecting a lack of Native people there. We learn what major event prompted this reaction from the director of the National Museum of the American Indian
Dreaming Our Futures
ICT speaks with curator Brenda Child about her exhibit featuring Ojibwe and Dakota artists
Making history in Hollywood and Indian Country
ICT shares this monumental nomination by Lily Gladstone
Kiowa N. Scott Momaday, a giant of Native American literature, dead at 89
‘It is possible to overcome great disadvantage’
Mandan-Hidatsa musician receives scholarship to pursue dreams
Hobawea Nahish Demara is heading to Berklee College of Music in Boston
Wes Studi discovers his roots
An award-winning Cherokee actor discovers some surprising facts about his ancestry on 'Finding Your Roots'
Serving coffee with a side of Diné culture
An Indigenous-led coffee shop is brewing up coffee with a side of Diné tradition and Innovation in Phoenix
Indigenous authors rack up Youth Media Awards
‘It kind of felt surreal, like a dream’
Coming Soon: ‘Star Wars’ in Ojibwe
Plans for a new dubbed version of the 1977 film draws praise from language warriors
Indigenous and deaf representation on red carpet
ICT has exclusive red carpet interviews with the cast of Marvel's new series 'Echo'
Film industry experts predict Lily Gladstone Oscar win
Two film industry experts, as well as dozens of other industry analysts, say Gladstone will beat Emma Stone for the Oscar’s best actress
Kali Reis reflects on Lily Gladstone's Golden Globe win
The Seaconke Wampanoag actress is set to appear in the new season of 'True Detective'
‘Exploding Native Inevitable’ exhibition features 15 Native artists
Contemporary show emulates Andy Warhol’s 1960s happenings
Indian Country celebrates historic day for Native film
Across the country, Native leaders and organizations congratulated Lily Gladstone on becoming the first Native woman to win a Golden Globe
Lily Gladstone wins historic Golden Globe for best actress
‘Killers of the Flower Moon,’ starring Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio, received seven nominations
Drama, wildlife and horror star at 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Eight Indigenous films among the highlights of the festival’s 40th anniversary *Updated
Marvel Studios spotlights Indigenous antihero in ‘Echo’
Audiences will learn more about Maya Lopez’s, aka Echo, origin story on Disney+ and Hulu