Dennis Zotigh

Cultural Specialist in American Indian Culture

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Oklahoma, USA
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Dennis Zotigh Biography

Dennis W. Zotigh is a Kiowa, San Juan Pueblo and Santee Dakota Indian and is a member of the Kiowa Gourd Clan, and a descendent of Sitting Bear and No Retreat, both principal war chiefs of the Kiowa.

Zotigh began singing and dancing at Native celebrations at a very young age. He grew up learning traditional values and has extended his capabilities as a cultural promoter by learning songs, dances and their significance from Indigenous nations across North America. With his wealth of knowledge, he has lectured at universities, museums, educational conferences and symposiums both domestically and internationally on topics concerning American Indian culture.

He is the former director of the internationally known dance company, The Great American Indian Dancers. As a performer and lecturer, Zotigh toured 49 states and 21 foreign countries. On March 4, 1999, under his direction, The Great American Indian Dancers were selected to perform for President Clinton at the 150th Anniversary of the Department of Interior in Washington, D.C. As both an Indian dancer and singer, he has competed and won numerous awards for his talents. He currently sings with the former world champion Indian singing group The Zotigh Singers. This popular singing group has hosted the singing for major powwows coast to coast and has produced five CDs under the Indian House, Sweet Grass and Cool Runnings recording labels.

In 1990, he and his father revived a historical art form by founding the "World's Championship Hoop Dance Contest," held annually at the Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been Master of Ceremonies for three consecutive years at the "Miss Indian World Competition," at the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque, New Mexico in addition to serving various roles in numerous other Native American pageants, art events and powwows.

In 1991, he was commissioned to write a text encompassing American Indian dance titled, Moving History: The Evolution of the Powwow. It is permanently housed and distributed by Oklahoma City's Red Earth Center. This important piece of history has led to projects with: National Geographic Magazine, ABC and NBC Television, National Public Radio, The National Museum of the American Indian, The British Museum and numerous publications.

Prior to joining the staff of National Museum of the American Indian, Zotigh played an important role in developing the American Indian Gallery of the new Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in the capacity of American Indian Researcher and Historian.

Zotigh truly seeks to preserve the past, to broaden how Native Americans are viewed in the present and to create new opportunities for Indian youth in the future.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 08/14/2024.

Dennis Zotigh Speaking Topics

  • American Indian Storytelling

  • American Indian Culture

  • American Indian History

  • American Indian Music and Dance

  • Cultural Performance

Dennis Zotigh Videos

  • Dennis Zotigh, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
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Dennis Zotigh is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as American Indian Storytelling, American Indian Culture, American Indian History, American Indian Music and Dance and Cultural Performance. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dennis Zotigh for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Dennis Zotigh generally travels from OK, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gyasi Ross, Jennifer Quinto, Billy Mills, Tara Houska and Gerald Vizenor. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dennis Zotigh for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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