WHO WE ARE

Indigenous Enterprise was founded in 2015 by Kenneth Shirley with a simple but powerful vision: to bring the strength, beauty, and spirit of powwow culture to the world. What began in his mother’s living room as a small group of dancers has grown into a global platform for Indigenous representation through dance, film, fashion, and storytelling.

Over the past decade, Indigenous Enterprise has performed on some of the world’s most recognizable stages, including the Super Bowl, the Sydney Opera House, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and Lincoln Center. Each performance carries a deeper meaning. Not long ago, Indigenous people were punished for practicing these same traditions. Today, Indigenous Enterprise honors the ancestors who protected that culture by sharing it proudly with the world.

The collective includes champion powwow dancers, filmmakers, and artists committed to telling authentic Indigenous stories. Their work reaches far beyond the stage, inspiring Indigenous youth across communities and reminding them that their culture is a source of pride and power.

Through collaborations, filmmaking, and community initiatives, Indigenous Enterprise continues to expand its impact while creating opportunities for the next generation. At its core, the mission remains the same: to honor the past, uplift Indigenous voices, and remind the world that Indigenous people are still here.

We are the grandchildren of the ancestors they couldn’t kill.