Telling Our Stories: Indigenous Representation in the Media

Noon ET, Wednesday, Oct. 16

Online Only

Since 2021, several highly praised shows such as Reservation Dogs, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Rutherford Falls have played important roles in highlighting and celebrating Indigenous storytelling, while dispelling stereotypes of Native Americans. Despite these efforts, representation of Native Americans in the entertainment industry remains low, with less than 1% of Native Americans working in this field. There is still much work to be done to increase the visibility of Indigenous peoples in the media, raise awareness of the injustices affecting their communities, and pay homage to their traditions and culture. This COMtalk will explore how native and non-native individuals can effectively and respectfully engage with and support Indigenous stories.

Panel: Angel Charley, Executive Director, IllumiNative; Cristina Kotz Cornejo, Professor of Film/Digital Production and Director of BFA Program, Emerson College; Sarah Liese, Journalist, KOSU (NPR); MODERATOR: Taylor Morales (COM'25)

The webinar will be conducted using the online Zoom webinar platform. Access information and additional instructions on using the Zoom platform will be provided via email upon successful registration. This webinar is open to all members of the BU community including alumni, students, faculty, and staff.