The Voicesof Indigenous Pop Culture

Cherokee Nation

Acclaimed actor and recipient of an Academy Honorary Award. One of the most recognized Indigenous actors in Hollywood history.

Seminole & Muscogee

Creator of the groundbreaking FX series Reservation Dogs, which brought authentic Indigenous storytelling to mainstream television.

Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk)

Celebrated actor known for her roles in Letterkenny and Marvel's Echo, bringing Indigenous presence to both comedy and superhero storytelling.

Pascua Yaqui

Star of CBS's Ghosts, bringing Indigenous representation to one of television's most popular comedies.

Various Nations

The groundbreaking Indigenous comedy troupe challenging stereotypes and redefining Native humor for a new generation.

Kickapoo

Beloved actor and voice performer known for King of the Hill and his lifelong contributions to Indigenous representation in entertainment. 1949–2025.

Osage Nation

Acclaimed Osage actor bringing authentic Indigenous voices to screen and stage.

Indigenous

Indigenous actress, tattooer, model, and visual artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans performance and traditional arts.

Blackfeet Nation

Award-winning Blackfeet author and horror novelist whose work has redefined the genre and brought Indigenous perspectives to dark fiction.

Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg

Algonquin author, illustrator, and creator of The Gift of the Thunderbird, a landmark work in Indigenous comics.

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

Creator, writer, and artist whose comics and music celebrate Indigenous culture and storytelling.

Port Gamble S'Klallam

Acclaimed artist whose distinctive geometric style merges Coast Salish formline design with pop culture iconography.

Cheyenne & Arapaho

Author and editor of Moonshot: The Indigenous Comics Collection, amplifying Indigenous voices in comics and speculative fiction.

Sac & Fox Nation

Comic creator and illustrator whose work explores Indigenous identity, history, and mythology through sequential art.

Santo Domingo Pueblo

Cartoonist and creator of Without Reservations, a nationally syndicated comic strip offering Indigenous humor and perspective.

Seminole & Muscogee

Creator of Reservation Dogs and a leading voice in authentic Indigenous filmmaking.

Kiowa & Choctaw

Acclaimed filmmaker, artist, and creator whose work spans film, digital art, and cultural commentary with wit and depth.

Comanche

Indigenous filmmaker, producer, and creator pushing boundaries in Indigenous cinema and storytelling.

Comanche & Kiowa

Comanche and Kiowa filmmaker and producer known for her powerful work in Indigenous cinema and cultural preservation through film.

Cherokee Nation

Cherokee artist and storyteller whose work revitalizes traditional art forms and connects them to contemporary Indigenous experience.

Euchee (Yuchi) Creek

Renowned Euchee (Yuchi) Creek artist, photographer, and cultural storyteller whose work documents and celebrates Indigenous life.

Tongva & Scottish

Illustrator and comic artist whose evocative work brings Indigenous mythology and history to life through stunning visual storytelling.

Cherokee & Lenape

Artist and educator whose work bridges traditional Indigenous aesthetics with contemporary art forms.

Navajo Nation

Navajo comic artist whose dynamic style fuses traditional Diné design elements with modern sequential art.

Diné (Navajo Nation)

Diné artist and illustrator who co-created the IndigiPopX logo alongside founder Dr. Lee Francis IV, and designed the beloved Dizi Twins — the chibi-style symbols of IndigiPopX. His work blends Indigenous visual tradition with contemporary pop culture aesthetics.

Arapaho & Shoshone

Arapaho and Shoshone artist whose vibrant work celebrates Indigenous identity and cultural heritage through contemporary visual art.

Kainai (Blood Tribe), Blackfoot Confederacy

Kainai actor and cultural consultant best known for his role as The Chief in Wonder Woman (2017). A respected voice for authentic Indigenous representation in Hollywood.

Indigenous

Artist and creator contributing bold visual work to the Indigenous comics and pop culture community.

Various Nations

Legendary Native hip-hop artists and performers who helped define the sound and spirit of Indigenous hip-hop culture.

Kickapoo Tribe of Oklahoma

Creator, writer, and artist whose comics and music celebrate Indigenous culture and storytelling.

Cherokee Nation

Cherokee chef bringing Indigenous culinary traditions and Native foodways to the forefront — celebrating the flavors, ingredients, and stories of Indian Country.

Choctaw Descendant

Cultural culinary creator dedicated to honoring and revitalizing Indigenous food traditions through modern expression and community connection. Also, founder of the Inchunwa Project in southeastern tribal ancestral markings and tattooing

Choctaw, Mississippi Choctaw and Mexican

Founder of Gaming is Rezillience, Angee Noel is a trailblazing Indigenous gamer and community builder centering Native voices in video gaming culture and creating space for the next generation of Indigenous gamers.

Indigenous

The Baker Twins, Shauna & Shannon bring energy, representation, and Indigenous pride to the video gaming and social media influencing world — connecting community through play and pop culture.

Mvskoke (Muscogee Creek)

Diné rapper and tattoo artist whose song 'Greasy Greasy Frybread' became one of the most beloved moments in Reservation Dogs — a viral anthem that captured the humor, heart, and everyday reality of rez life. Off screen, Joddi is a working tattoo artist whose ink carries the same cultural grounding as his music.

Wichita & Affiliated Tribes

Wichita & Affiliated Tribes actor who delivered a breakthrough performance as Mollie Burkhart in Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon — one of the most significant Indigenous roles in Hollywood history, telling the story of the Osage Nation murders.

Yaqui

Yaqui actor, illustrator, and comic creator behind Tribal Force — the first comic series to feature an all-Native American superhero team, recognized by the Smithsonian Institution. Proudstar has been a fixture of IndigiPopX since the inaugural 2016 event, appeared on the 2024 Reservation Dogs panel at FAM, and received the IPOP Culture Award that same year. His work confronts social issues facing Indigenous communities including FAS, sexual abuse, and substance recovery.

Indigenous

Founder of Native Max Magazine, the premier Indigenous lifestyle and fashion publication celebrating Native excellence, beauty, and culture. Kelly Holmes has been a trailblazing voice in Indigenous media, amplifying Native stories and creators on a national stage.