Module 4 weblog 2 (Chantal Drolet)

REBEL MEDIA

Here are a variety of excellent short films about indigenous peoples around the world.

Bolivia Indigenous Media

• Excellent short film (8:44 min.) with eloquent aboriginals explaining why their radio station is important to them.
• Address: Bolivia indigenous media

Indigenous People’s Role in the Media

• Cliff Curis, famous indigenous actor (Whale Rider) talks about what indigenous peoples can bring to the media. Well spoken; intelligent; informative.
• Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCt0Q_hnHuo&feature=related

Breaking Down Stereotypes: the Adam Beach story

• Adam Beach (actor): tells his story (from Winnipeg)
• Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oA4aYPlBVA&feature=related

Indigenous Voices 2009: A Media Celebration of Identity

• Musical clips (hip hop); interviews and images about native identidy.
• Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKC1jWqkkoo&feature=related

Jerry Mander – Globalization and Indigenous Cultures

• Conference about his recent book
• Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EJ7xNEH2w8

 These films are very instructional. They present a number of fresh perspectives on Native peoples. I recommend watching them for more insights on indigenous points of view.