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

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

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,…

In her series Real NDNz Re-Take Hollywood, Peters recreated iconic classic Hollywood photographs, with Indigenous actors portraying stars like Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley and Ava Gardner.

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

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

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…