Red Nation Celebration Institute (RNCI), Founded in 1995 by Joanelle Romero. The Creative Enterprise by Natives delivering to all people the stories that shape our world is the longest-running Native Women-Led Indigenous Media Arts and Cultural non-profit enterprise in the history of the entertainment industry. Based in Los Angeles with offices in Santa Fe New Mexico, serving Indian Country & Entertainment Industry. Representing over 570+ Native Nations, amplifying more than 5000+ Native and Indigenous content creators through its streaming company Red Nation Television Network, supporting 2700+ Native Indigenous filmmakers through its Red Nation International Film Festival, including films directed by women through its Native Women in Film & Television in All Media. In the last six years RNCI has screened 162 films directed by women. Natives in Charge of Their Narrative RNCI Mission is to break barriers of racism by creating systemic change through media and pop culture in order to eliminate Native American stereotypes. Our Vision for the future of cinema is one in which Native Indigenous perspectives are authentically pictured, recognized, and valued in a way that promotes strong authentic Native identities, economic outcomes, equity, and wellness for our Indigenous communities. RNCI first Native nonprofit organization funded by the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Dept. (2000) RNCI founded the American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles 2005 and was officially recognized in 2006 by the State of California.