The New York Times – Film:
The actress was booed at the Academy Awards in 1973 after she refused the best actor award on Marlon Brando’s behalf in protest of Hollywood’s depictions of Native Americans.
Category: Native Americans
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An Oscars Apology for Sacheen Littlefeather, 50 Years After Brando Protest
The New York Times – Film:
The Apache activist and actress was booed onstage in 1973 after she refused the best actor award on Marlon Brando’s behalf and criticized Hollywood for its depictions of Native Americans.
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Upending Expectations for Indigenous Music, Noisily
The New York Times – Music:
After long being consigned to a legacy of stereotypes, Indigenous American artists are making some of the country’s most engaging experimental music.
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Amber Midthunder Has a New Action Hero for You
The New York Times – Film:
She is gaining a reputation for such roles with films like “The Ice Road” and her latest, “Prey.” She’s the rare Native American actress to star in the genre.
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Powwow Season in Full Bloom
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
From spring to summer, Native American families travel the country to celebrate and compete in competitions wearing intricate garments assembled across generations.
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Jim Thorpe Is Restored as Sole Winner of 1912 Olympic Gold Medals
The New York Times – Sports:
Thorpe, declared the world’s greatest athlete at the 1912 Games, was stripped of his decathlon and pentathlon titles for violating rules against professionalism.
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Native American Jewelers and Collectors Converge in Santa Fe
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The multigenerational Indian Market has become a nucleus for an array of parallel activities.
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Meet Charles F. Sams III, the New NPS Director
The New York Times – Travel:
The park service’s first Native American director, Charles F. Sams III, has plans to address overcrowding, improve accessibility and share the country’s untold stories.
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‘Women of the White Buffalo’ Review: Speaking Out on the Reservation
The New York Times – Film:
This documentary sheds light on the destitute conditions in two South Dakota reservations through the stories of the communities’ women.