Shawnee Kish Is Coming Home: The Mohawk Two-Spirit Artist on Country Music, Identity, and What She Wants Indigenous Kids to Know
Mohawk Two-Spirit singer-songwriter Shawnee Kish has always told honest stories. Now she’s telling them in country music, and she says it feels like the most authentic version of herself yet. We sat down with the award-winning vocalist and advocate to talk about her bold new chapter, her upcoming single “Hold Me,” and why your identity is never something you should have to hide.
The Indigenous Setlist Is the Podcast Series Indigenous Music Has Been Waiting For
Indigenous House and Little Bear Audio are launching The Indigenous Setlist, a new weekly podcast and video series that goes inside the music of today’s most exciting Native and Indigenous artists, from EDM and hip-hop to country reggae, punk, and folk. The series premieres June 22.
Andrea Grant Brings Coast Salish Ancestral Stories Into the Present with Modern Natives
Coast Salish writer and artist Andrea Grant has released Modern Natives: An Illustrated Collection of Reimagined Coast Salish Myths, a collection blending short fiction, poetry, and illustration to carry ancestral teachings into contemporary Indigenous life. Where the spirits never left, they just moved to the city.
Kellen Trenal Brings Indigenous Identity to the Stage in Antíkoni
Designer and artist Kellen Trenal (niimíipuu/Nez Perce) is taking the stage in a whole new way, as costume and properties designer for Antíkoni, the Pacific Northwest premiere of Beth Piatote’s bold reimagining of Sophocles’ Antigone through a Native American lens.
Meet Alicia Kayley: The “Indigenous Adele” Making Her Debut with a Double Single
The Ottawa-based Algonquin and Tahltan Nation singer-songwriter arrives fully formed with two debut singles out now via Crystal Shawanda’s New Sun Music label.
“The World Is Our Oyster”: Loren Waters on Native Cinema, Healing, & Holding Space for Her People
Filmmaker Loren Waters (Cherokee Nation/Kiowa) is redefining what Indigenous storytelling looks like in film and media. From her Sundance-winning short Tiger to her work on Reservation Dogs and Killers of the Flower Moon, Waters is forging a path that’s rooted in culture, community, and care. In this powerful interview, she reflects on her journey, her next chapter in narrative filmmaking, and how she’s using her platform to create lasting change for future generations.
Theia Delivers Scathing Haka on New Single ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)’
Award-winning Māori artist Theia unleashes a powerful new anthem with ‘Hoki Whenua Mai (Return The Land)’, blending traditional haka, haunting visuals, and fierce Indigenous storytelling. The bilingual protest song calls for the return of stolen land while spotlighting the overlooked traumas of colonization—especially those endured by wāhine Māori. With this release, Theia continues to redefine the sound of Indigenous resistance.
New Native Theatre Presents The Nut, the Hermit, The Crow, and The Monk
New Native Theatre is premiering the last play in its 15th Anniversary with a new play, The Nut, The Hermit, The Crow, and The Monk. Written and directed by Rhiana Yazzie, the theatre’s founder and Artistic Director, with co-direction by Amber Ball, this comedy follows a zillennial brother and sister on a self-help journey inspired by The […]
Exclusive Premiere Screening of Navajo Highways at the Navajo Nation Museum
The highly anticipated premiere of Navajo Highways, a groundbreaking new children’s television series, will take place at the Navajo Nation Museum on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (MST). This exclusive event will feature a special screening of Season 1 (approximately 45 minutes), followed by a reception and meet-and-greet with the […]
Celebrated Actress & Director Grace Dove Announced as the 2025 Crazy8s Gala Host
Actress and director Grace Dove to host this year’s Crazy8s Gala in Vancouver.
