Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The lack of Native representation – whether it’s in government, movies or sports – has allowed false narratives about Native Americans to spread. In this episode, Rebecca speaks with Crystal Echo Hawk of IllumiNative about her research on Native representation and how her organization is fighting against misconceptions and stereotypes in pop culture and news media.
Learn more about this podcast series at understandnativemn.org/podcast
Understand Native Minnesota is a multifaceted strategic initiative and philanthropic campaign focused on Native American narrative change in Minnesota’s schools. Learn more at understandnativemn.org
Follow the campaign on Instagram at instagram.com/NativeMNFacts and Twitter at twitter.com/NativeMNFacts
Song: Buffalo Moon by Brulé
The lack of Native representation – whether it’s in government, movies or sports – has allowed false narratives about Native Americans to spread. In this episode, Rebecca speaks with Crystal Echo Hawk of IllumiNative about her research on Native representation and how her organization is fighting against misconceptions and stereotypes in pop culture and news media.
Learn more about this podcast series at understandnativemn.org/podcast
Understand Native Minnesota is a multifaceted strategic initiative and philanthropic campaign focused on Native American narrative change in Minnesota’s schools. Learn more at understandnativemn.org
Follow the campaign on Instagram at instagram.com/NativeMNFacts and Twitter at twitter.com/NativeMNFacts
Song: Buffalo Moon by Brulé
