#native american
Indigenous people of Tumblr, Native Americans, First Nations, Inuits, Metis, Maoris, Aborigines, I seek learning!
Specifically, I’m asking about indigenous portrayal in films and TV. What are any films or shows about Indigenous culture that are actually made by, and starring, indigenous folk. Or at least, films that portray Indigenous cultures in a way that isn’t inaccurate and insulting.
I know about the film Smoke Signals, and I’ve heard good things about Dead Man (even if it’s directed by a white man, it’s got a very likeable and smart Native character played by Cayuga actor Gary Farmer, as well as good usage of Cree and Blackfoot language. Not to mention his character is a clever riff on the Tonto stereotype.). I also like to think that Deputy Hawk from Twin Peaks is a pretty good representation, even if his Blackfoot mythology may not be super accurate. Correct me if I’m wrong about him tho.
But yeah, hit me up with some other stuff! I’m eager to hear what Indigenous people consider to be good representations of their culture in media. Also musicians, I wanna find some more awesome indigenous musicians to appreciate and support!
But yeah
This list is organized by genre, because everyone has different tastes. (But I’m not confident with the genre placing of all these, so please be forgiving of that.) That said, as someone who personally has a pretty wide taste, I would certainly encourage branching out, because who knows what you might discover you like.
And please feel free to add more!Each link is to a sample song.
Alternative
Classic Rock
- Adrian Sutherland & Midnight Shine(personal favourite!)
- Derek Miller
- Nadjiwan
- Robbie Robertson
Classical
- Elisapie (some folk too)
- Jeremy Dutcher
Dance
- The Halluci Nation (formerly known as A Tribe Called Red)
- DJ Shub
Electropop
- Iskwē(personal favourite! Acākosīk is a masterpiece of an album especially, IMO)
Folk
- Buffy Sainte-Marie (also Folk Rock / Rock and Country) (personal favourite!)
- Joanne Shenandoah (also Country)
- Samantha Crain
- Tanaya Winder
- William Prince (also Country)
Folk Rock
- Jay Gilday
- The Jerry Cans
- Leela Gilday
- Logan Staats
- Twin Flames(personal favourite! I am obsessed with their entire album Omen, and their cover of Grace Too is to die for)
Hip Hop
- Drezus
- Frank Waln
- Joey Stylez (also pop)
- Leonard Sumner
- Snotty Nose Rez Kids (personal favourite!)
- T-Rhyme
Pop
Traditional
Red Bone and Supaman are also definitely worth looking into.