During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the heritage, culture and experience of Indigenous peoples both historically and in American life today.

The National Museum of the American Indian Native Cinema Showcase provides a unique forum for engagement with filmmakers from Indigenous communities throughout the Western Hemisphere and Arctic from Friday, November 18 through Friday, November 25, 2022.  All films are free and available on demand, but some limit the number of viewers and registration is required. 

This annual celebration of the best in Indigenous film embraces communities' oral histories, knowledge and ancestral lands. Indigenous filmmakers are seeking guidance from the past and envisioning new paths for the future. 

The online program includes a total of 35 films (six features and 30 shorts) representing 30 Native nations in eight different countries: US, Canada, New Zealand, Mexico, Guatemala, Ecuador, Colombia and Sweden. There are 10 Indigenous languages spoken in the films. Genres include documentaries, music videos, kid-friendly shorts, films in Indigenous languages and more.

Native Cinema Showcase is made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature.