An Indigenous woman stands against a dark cream wall. She has dark hair that is in a bun and is wearing a purple t shirt, an orange jacket, and white beaded dangling earrings.

Jana Schmieding

Jana Schmieding wrote on and co-starred in Rutherford Falls and is known for her comedic roles on Reservation Dogs, The Great North and Spirit Rangers.

A Cheyenne River Lakota woman, Jana is making her mark on the entertainment industry as an actor, writer and producer bringing Native stories to mainstream audiences.

Photo by Kevin Scanlon.