Rebecca Nagle Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000
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Primary Topic Category:
Native & Indigenous
Secondary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Rebecca Nagle Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Rebecca Nagle is an award-winning journalist, citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and author whose work centers on Indigenous rights, tribal sovereignty, and Native representation. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling By the Fire We Carry and the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast This Land. Through her reporting, writing, and advocacy, Nagle brings national attention to the legal, political, and historical issues shaping Native communities while amplifying Indigenous voices and perspectives.
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