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The social turbulence of the 1970s was a time of much-needed change in Indian country. Native American people were in the bottom strata of all socioeconomic indicators, and it was clear to American Indian youth that change was not going to happen…

How Hollywood has changed its portrayal of Native Americans over the years - and still frequently falls short.

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

As the saying goes, seeing is believing. If Hollywood has shown us anything lately, it’s that the tides are turning — albeit slowly — in favor of more authentic, diverse stories.

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

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

Lack of Native American actors in Hollywood

Native American production in Hollywood

Native American cast leaves Adam Sandler flick - "Nothing has changed, we`re still just Hollywood Indians".

When Leonardo DiCaprio won the best drama film actor Golden Globe for his role in The Revenant, he closed his speech by thanking "all the indigenous communities around the world. It is time that we recognize your history "