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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?

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.

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

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,…

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

The impression the public is getting of the Indian is the impression the public has created. The grossly misappropriated casting in Hollywood, and the innate misunderstanding of Native American historical and contemporary presence.

Native American production in Hollywood

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.

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

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…