No One Ever Sees Indians: Native Americans in Media
A Road Scholar Program by Ernest M. Whiteman, III
When
Dec 6, 2025
3:00pm–4:00pm
Cost
Free.
“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.
This event is Free and Open to the public. For more information, please contact Nicole Close at streatorplstaff@gmail.com.
Accessibility
The venue has an accessibility entrance in the back, which leads to the elevator.
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 Fax
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