

Meet the Artists
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Dallas Goldtooth
Dallas Goldtooth is a member of the Lower Sioux Indian Community and descendant of the Navajo/Diné Nation. Known for his role as William “Spirit” Knifeman on FX’s Reservation Dogs and with the comedy group 1491s, Goldtooth has made a significant impact in entertainment and is a dedicated activist.
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Julian Brave Noisecat
Julian Brave NoiseCat is a writer, Oscar-nominated filmmaker, champion powwow dancer and student of Salish art and history. His documentary “Sugarcane” premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival where NoiseCat and Kassie won the Directing Award in the U.S. Documentary Competition.
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Fawn Wood
Fawn Wood – member of Saddle Lake First Nation – is a talented Cree and Salish musician hailing from St. Paul, Alberta, Canada. She’s best known for her touching album Kakike, which earned her the Juno Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2022. She will perform with Cree Confederacy.
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West Shore Canoe Family
West Shore Canoe Family is led by Antone George, who is an enrolled member of the Snoqualmie Tribe and resides in Lummi Nation. The group was featured in the beautiful documentary “West Shore,” highlighting canoe journeys and Coast Salish culture.
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Delbert Anderson
Delbert Anderson is a Diné jazz trumpet artist, composer and educator. His work is deeply rooted in his heritage, seamlessly integrating Navajo "spinning songs.” Through his Delbert Anderson Quartet, he revives the improvised sounds of the Diné circle, blending them with jazz, funk and hip-hop.
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Cree Confederation
Formed in 2007, Cree Confederation has become a recognizable pow wow group, winning the 2011 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Contemporary Pow-Wow Album for their CD “Pakosíyimitán.” They represent the Treaty Six areas, sharing the music and language of their grandfathers.
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Isaac Tonasket
Isaac Tonasket is a Colville and Spokane singer, songwriter, actor and director who blends contemporary originals with traditional chants and honor songs. He is known for his viral video of him singing a Cree Federation song at Multnomah Falls in honor of his late father, who passed in 2013.
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Adia Bowen
Upper Skagit opera singer Adia Bowen recently earned bachelor’s degrees in opera and American Indian studies from the University of Washington and is currently working on her master’s in opera. She is known for her rendition of the National Anthem at the Seattle Mariners Native American Night.

In October 2024, we hosted our first annual Netse Mot: One Heart, One Mind Gathering! We welcomed over 2,000 people in person at the Paramount Theatre, with thousands more watching live online. We hope to see you this year!

Highlights from Netse Mot 2024






























