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Although The Revenant, a semi-biographical historical drama which was filmed in Calgary’s backyard, boasts a diverse cast, it’s handling of Indigenous characters often does more harm than good.

At some point, every Native American actor comes to a career crossroads and has to answer the question: Do I participate in stereotyping or maintain my cultural integrity?

Hollywood diversity and inclusion efforts have failed to recognize and implement the concerns of Native people.

Cultural appropriation is a common complaint about the media and not surprising here — and disappointing, as "Moana" is overall an uplifting, beautiful film. But the film's achievements are not enough for some to cite progress toward more accurate,…

The Most Important Thing Taika Waititi Did at the Oscars Was Acknowledge That They Take Place on Native Lands

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Mainstream American society representation of Native Americans from early silent movies to now days Hollywood.

A character from Tommy Orange’s There There writes to the actor about what it meant to see Sacheen Littlefeather at the Academy Awards.

Hathaway took the focus away from herself as she made sure to recognize the Tongva people during her acceptance speech.

Offering both in-depth analyses of specific films and overviews of the industry's output, Hollywood's Indian provides insightful characterizations of the depiction of the Native Americans in film. This updated edition includes a new chapter on Smoke…