Lani Anpo (Lani Dawn)

A multi-tribal Native American Jew, Lani Anpo defies traditional identity boundaries. With roots spanning Sahnish, Hidatsa, Lakota, and Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, she challenges systemic marginalization through powerful storytelling and advocacy.

Anpo champions Indigenous sovereignty and cultural preservation, offering profound insights into complex social dynamics of identity, racism, and cross-cultural understanding. Her unique perspective empowers audiences to explore intersectionality, confront xenophobia, and recognize the resilience of historically oppressed communities.