November is National Native American Heritage Month, and at Women in Showbiz Everywhere, we’re celebrating the Native women & non binary creators and artists shaping the future of film and television. From groundbreaking performances to powerful storytelling behind the camera, these women are redefining visibility and voice in Hollywood.
Trailblazing Performances:
Lily Gladstone made history as the first Native American woman nominated for a lead actress Academy Award for her role in Killers of the Flower Moon. She also won a Golden Globe and SAG Award, becoming the first Indigenous performer to do so. Lily’s achievements are a powerful reminder of the growing visibility for Native women in film.
Devery Jacobs is also making waves as Elora Danan on Reservation Dogs. The series, with its all-Indigenous writers’ room, has been praised for its authentic portrayal of contemporary Native life, with Devery’s character at the heart of the story.
Native Women Behind the Camera:
Erica Tremblay is reshaping Indigenous narratives as co-writer of Fancy Dance, known for its authentic portrayal of modern Native American experiences. Sierra Teller Ornelas, showrunner of Rutherford Falls, is advocating for greater Indigenous representation behind the camera, bringing Native perspectives to mainstream TV.
Filmmakers like Katsitsionni Fox and Princess Daazhraii Johnson are also changing the landscape—Katsitsionni’s documentary Under the Husk highlights the strength of young Native women, while Princess produces Molly of Denali, the first animated series with a Native American lead.
Supporting Authentic Representation:
The women of Reservation Dogs—Sarah Podemski, Kaniehtiio Horn, and Geraldine Keams—further show the range of Native American women’s experiences, from mothers and grandmothers to figures of Native folklore. Their roles emphasize the importance of authentic representation in every generation.
As we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, let’s continue supporting these talented women (and countless others), both in front of and behind the camera. Their voices are shaping the future of film and media, and we’re here to amplify them.
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WISE celebrates National Native American Heritage Month
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