No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media
A Road Scholar Program by Ernest M. Whiteman, III
“Are you watching closely?”
This presentation is loosely structured as a three-part magic act. Ernest discusses the many representations of Native Americans in media, how far back these depictions go, and how these representations inform audiences’ perceptions of Native peoples and issues.
This presentation reflects the ideology of lived experience, ownership of culture versus the authorship of expertise of Native representation, and its reductive constructs. Ernest will show that what people know and see about Native Americans in media has always been an illusion.
Parking/Directions
The Library is located in the school. There is parking on the street and in the parking lot across from the school. Entry to the parking lot is from Washington Street which parallels South Street, one block to the north.
Entry into the Library is at the east end of the building. Follow the wide paved walkway to the back, library signs will guide you to the entry.
This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Barbara Flores at bafheartland@gmail.com.
Learn more about Ernest M. Whiteman III, this program, and how to book it here.
Host Organization
Contact
Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603
312.422.5580 312.374.6787
600 Troy Road
N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618.468.5580
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