Why Native Media?

No Representation Means Misrepresentation

It's no secret. Our world revolves around media. It connects us. It influences us. It educates us. We welcome it into our homes through our televisions. We share it with our families through social media, which is why Native representation in the media is so important. Especially at a time when media is so significant to who we are as a society — it's essential that Native voices are part of the narrative. Invisibility of Native culture in the media creates a void that is filled by toxic stereotypes and false narratives including racist mascots, over-sexualized portrayals of women, offensive costumes and inaccurate stereotypes in movies and films. We are proud to have been chosen as 1 out of 9 awardees for Vision Makers Media's Public Fund. Partnering with this organization has taught me just how underrepresented Native voices are in media and entertainment statistically. Did you know...

Only 0.4% of Primetime TV & Films Have Native Characters

Resource: Reclaiming Native Truth: A Project to Dispel America's Myths and Misconceptions (2018, June)

72 of Americans Rarely Encounter or Receive Information about Native Americans

Resource: Reclaiming Native Truth. (2018, June)

As filmmakers, we envision a world changed and healed by understanding Native stories and the public conversations they generate. Together, we share these stories to inspire, educate, and heal.

With your investment today in Reservation Redemption's Crowdfunding Campaign, you help us be at the forefront of educating our allies.

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