SXSW 2025

Authenticity + Impact: Native Voices in Film, Food & Beyond

Description:

With movies like Killers of the Flower Moon, Fancy Dance, & Under the Bridge, & TV series such as Yellowstone, True Detective, Echo, and Reservation Dogs. Native American inclusion and story content has increased. This begs the question – are Native stories and representation accurate? What research was behind them? In this intimate panel discussion, we’ll hear from today’s Native leaders in film, sports, and hospitality. The panel will unlock insights by taking an honest and authentic look at Native representation, with the overarching theme of championing Native American voices and history.


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Takeaways

  1. What the phrase, "nothing about us, without us," means when it comes to accurate Native storytelling, legislation, education, and professionalism.
  2. What professional life is like across various industries for Native Americans, and the opportunities or barriers they face.
  3. How corporations and allies can educate their employees to become more #NativeAware of the history and contributions of Tribal citizens.

Speakers


Organizer

Tara Woodall, Publicist, Allison Worldwide


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Culture
  • Track 2
  • Level: Advanced


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