Most people who grew up in the U.S. are likely able to conjure up images and preconceptions regarding indigenous peoples. Contributing to this, media often ignores how the lives and culture of different indigenous peoples may have transformed. “Resisting Indigenous Stereotypes in Media” examines the documentary We Still Live Here: Âs Nutayuneân by Anne Makepeace, which brings that transformation to light. A story unfolds of a Wampanoag woman’s journey to restore her lost language and, along with it, her tribe. People are united to learn, connect, and celebrate their heritage while making it into their own. Finally, we might see that the futures of indigenous peoples are not as shallow as a stereotype.
ROCKWELL TANG is a sophomore in the College of Engineering at Boston University. He hails from Buffalo, NY, rumored the snowiest U.S. city in 2019 so far, and home to the Pan-American Exposition in 1901. He would like to thank WR 120 professor Dr. McDonough and his fellow classmates who provided guidance along the way.