Dallas Goldworth (Dakota and Dine') co-founded the Indigenous comedy group The 1491s and currently contributes to the series Reservation Dogs. In addition he is an environmental activist and performing artist. Dallas is a Dakota culture and language teacher, as well as, a poet, traditional artist, and powwow emcee.
Film
Paulina Alexis “Wagiya Cizhan” (Young Eagle) is an Indigenous actress who stars in the series "Reservation Dogs" and previously starred in the movie "Beans."
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai is an actor associated with indigenous films and series, with the latter gaining attention for his role in the series "Reservation Dogs," co-created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi.
Joy Harjo, born on May 9, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, stands as an influential figure in American literature, renowned for her contributions as a poet, musician, and author. As a member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Harjo's works often weave indigenous traditions, mythologies, and histories with contemporary themes, offering profound insights into the complexities of Native American identities, histories, and spiritualities in the modern world. In 2019, Joy Harjo's significant contributions to American literature were recognized on a national level when she was appointed the 23rd U.S. Poet Laureate, making her the first Native American to hold this esteemed position.
Sterlin Harjo, a member of the Seminole and Creek nations, has emerged as a significant voice in Indigenous cinema. Born on November 14, 1979, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, Harjo's upbringing in the Seminole Nation has deeply informed his cinematic storytelling, offering a lens into the lives, struggles, and humor inherent in contemporary Native American communities. He co-created the television series "Reservation Dogs" with Taika Waititi.
This group of indigenous misfits originally came together to make funny videos to put on YouTube. Since their first video in 2009, the group's work has gone viral - earning fans around the globe with their satirical and absurd comedy. From sold out performances to appearances on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "TEDx Talks," the group continues to grow.