#IndigenousPeoples’ Day: #LGBTQ+ films, TV shows, and docs to watch

Bernardo Sim, Mon, October 13, 2025

"Hollywood has had a long history of excluding Indigenous peoples from mainstream media — often turning real stories and individuals into senseless caricatures that are more widely understood by the general public.

"Thankfully, several young #Indigenous writers, directors, actors, musicians, and performance artists have been actively fighting back in recent years to reclaim narratives, be accurately visible, and have ownership of their own stories.

"Though we’re still far from an ideal standard, reflecting on this painful history and looking forward to a more equitable future are great activities to honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Below, a list of films, TV shows, and documentaries that center and/or feature LGBTQ+ Indigenous identities."

Read more:
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/indigenous-peoples-day-lgbtq-films-122641012.html

#IndigenousWriters #IndigenousActors #IndigenousDirectors #IndigenousRepresentation #LGBTQNativeAmericans #LGBTQRepresentation #ReservationDogs #Navajo #DrunktownsFinest #RutherfordFalls #CertainWomen #Wildwood #TwoSpirits #Annishaabe #Firesong

As someone living on stolen land, I just had a minor experience that reminded me of the erasure of Indigenous peoples and perhaps the importance of representation.

I just came across a toot referencing the Lenape people. That name was familiar to me. The familiarity comes from a television series, “Ghosts” on CBS.

I live on the West Coast and have learned a lot about dominant U.S. culture on the East Coast (for better or worse in accuracy).

My feelings come up a bit (feeling emotional) about recognizing the name as an identity—made possible by representation in media.

It reminded me of the sadness of the fictional tribe in Star Trek: Voyager.

I want to see more representation of the full diversity of humans.

#RepresentationInMedia #IndigenousRepresentation

Amazing project and stunning photographs!

Photographer Matika Wilbur (Swinomish and Tulalip) spent ten years and traveled 600k miles to take photos depicting all 562 federally recognized Native American tribes.

#Photography #IndigenousArt #IndigenousRepresentation

https://www.npr.org/sections/pictureshow/2023/04/28/1172138168/native-american-tribes-photographs-matika-wilbur