This presentation explores the many ways Native Americans have been portrayed in media and how those representations have shaped public perception. Through both historical and contemporary examples, Whiteman reveals how what we think we know is often rooted more in misconception than reality.

Ernest M. Whiteman III is a Northern Arapaho filmmaker, artists, writer, and media educator. He is currently the Co-director of First Nations Film and Video Festival Inc, a 501c3, non-profit organization dedicated to presenting two annual film festivals a year showcasing Indigenous/Native American filmmakers.