Diné Weavers Collaborate on a Collection for New York Fashion Week

Diné weavers Naiomi Glasses and Tahnibaa Naataanii collaborated with Latinx fashion designer Gabriela Hearst, creative director of her namesake brand and Chloe, on her Spring Summer 2022 collection which debuted at New York Fashion Week. According to Naiomi, a futureship with the program Creative Futures Collective led her to be paired with Gabriela’s brand where […]
Miss Native American USA Crowns its 9th Pageant Titleholder

Shelby Mata of the Comanche Nation has been crowned Miss Native American USA.
The Show Must Go On! Ay Lelum to Showcase at New York Fashion Week Despite Warehouse Fire

Despite a fire that destroyed their warehouse, Ay Lelum will showcase at New York Fashion Week.
Singer Brooke Simpson Headed to Semifinals in ‘America’s Got Talent’

Singer Brooke Simpson is headed to ‘America’s Got Talent’ semifinals!
MMIW+ Issue Featured on NBC’s ‘Dateline’

This week, Dateline NBC turned its attention to the MMIW Issue with a one-hour special that featured the case of Carla Yellow Bird.
COVERAGE: SWAIA Market Gala Fashion Show

SWAIA Gala featured new collections by Indigenous designers I Am Anishinaabe, Yolonda Skelton, and ACONAV, who gave stellar presentations!
COVERAGE: ACONAV’s Solo Showcase at Samsville Gallery

Couture fashion brand ACONAV hosted their first ever solo showcase during Santa Fe Indian Market weekend, debuting a brand new collection.
COVERAGE: Patricia Michaels’ New Collection at Malouf on the Plaza

Fashion designer Patricia Michaels (Taos Pueblo) debuted her newest collection of ready-to-wear designs at luxury retail store Malouf on the Plaza this past week during Indian Market. Along with a trunk show, Patricia also had a “how to wear a scarf” demonstration. You can shop Patricia’s new collection at the Malouf on the Plaza, located […]
COVERAGE: Santa Fe Indian Market Best of Show 2021

Native Max was present at SWAIA’s Best of Show event and here’s the quick rundown of our coverage.
New Native Theatre Returns with Outdoor Production at Destroyed Migizi Communications & Gandhi Mahal Site

New Native Theatre returns to the in-person theatre with the outdoor production of Yvette Nolan’s play “The Unplugging,” September 2 to September 19, 2021. The play features an American Indian and BIPOC cast including Christina Woods, Alicia Garcia, Alicia Smith, Lyz Jaakola, Raymond Niu, and Joshua Simpson. This will be New Native Theatre’s first live […]