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It’s no secret that Disney has a thorny track record of racist depictions in its content. Maybe you recall the references to Native people in “Peter Pan” as “redskins,” a known slur against Native Americans.  Or the cat named Shun Gon in “The Aristocats,” who’s voiced by a white person…..

Disney doesn’t have the best track record for handling other cultures in movies! Pocahantas, Aladdin, Moana, Song of the South just to name a few. Given recent events, the leadership at Disney may finally be heading in the right direction. First, let’s get this out of the way…yes I’m a….

In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, my friend Lou Mongello invited me on his WDW Radio podcast to discuss the many references of Native Americans in Disney Films and parks. Have you visited the Disney parks? Have you noticed any of these references? Be sure to listen to the….

If you have never been to Disney World in Florida, now is the time to go! Disney just opened a brand new exhibit at their Epcot park called the Native American Heritage Gallery that features 89 different showcases representing 40 different tribes! One of the designers who was featured in….

Acoma Pueblo designer Loren Aragon was approached by officials at Walt Disney World to create a dress for their Epcot park as part of the Creating Traditions: Innovation and Change in American Indian Art. Aragon lived in Phoenix AZ and was approached by Disney and handpicked to be one of the….

Like Pendleton recently pointed out on their blog, their friendship goes back a looooong way. Walt Disney was a fan of Pendleton goods and wanted them to set up shop in the ‘Dry Goods Emporium’ in Frontierland when the park opened up back in 1955. Pendleton remained a staple in….