Tag: Native American

For Native Americans, feathers are sacred items with deep religious and cultural significance. Owning feathers is a way of connecting with their heritage and traditions. But did you know that possessing certain types of feathers is considered illegal if not obtained properly?  Federal and state laws strictly regulate owning these feathers….

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…..

FX will debut the first show about Native Americans produced by Native Americans and other Indigenous people this year. “Reservation Dogs,” will be a half-hour comedy series about four Native American teenagers growing up on a reservation in eastern Oklahoma, according to Disney, the parent company of the FX networks…..

After being sworn in as U.S. Vice President, Sen. Kamala Harris made history as the first woman, first African-American, and first person of South Asian descent to ascend to the position. But did you know Harris isn’t actually the first person of color to become “veep?” That distinction belongs to….

In case you weren’t aware September is National Suicide Prevention month so we’re going to take some time to talk about a very serious topic-depression. Depression is a serious illness. One that affects thousands of Native Americans every day. In the past few years, an epidemic of suicide has spread….

We, as Indigenous people, have endured a lot throughout history. From Colonization, to the introduction of alcohol, all the way to the Indian removal act forcing us from our homes. So there’s no doubt that due to that underlying trauma, our people suffer in many different ways. Many of our….

At the 2017 D23 Expo, Disney announced Wreck It Ralph 2.  The upcoming movie will feature all of the Disney Princesses including Pocahontas voiced by Irene Bedard. Disney previewed the film during the Pixar and Disney Animation Panel.  In Wreck It Ralph 2, Ralph and Vanellope explore the Internet!  On….