Dallas Goldtooth Instagram – If this kills any chance of me being in a Taylor Sheridan production – I’d consider that a worthwhile response. Lol. Rich white dudes who love being white saviors ain’t my thing.
Original post by @illuminative – & in collaboration w/ @janaunplgd
Let’s set the record straight. Taylor Sheridan, the creator of ‘Yellowstone’, and his film Wind River were NOT responsible for the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and its protections for Native women—despite his recent statement in The @HollywoodReporter.
Sheridan’s claim is not only false, it’s harmful. This is yet another attempt to erase Native peoples from our own stories and ignores the decades of intense organizing and profound impact Native women, survivors, advocates, Tribal leaders and many more across Indian Country had in the passage of this law.
Instead, the film he gives so much credit to centers a white savior narrative, reduces the Native women characters featured to one-dimensional subjects, largely depicted only in scenes of brutal physical and sexual violence, and perpetuates the false notion that the homicides of Native women are investigated by authorities—all of which compound the MMIP crisis.
And this misrepresentation of Native peoples and issues is prevalent throughout Sheridan’s work as he fails to hire Indigenous writers or staff in any significant, decision-making roles on any productions that feature Native storylines rooted in our history and deep trauma.
Taylor Sheridan, you have an opportunity to change and use your influence for good. We encourage you to sit down, listen, embrace the truth and humble yourself. Your white savior narrative erases the work of Native women and Indian Country who fight for the safety and well-being of Native women, girls and people.
Indian Country will not stand for the false narratives you are promoting. The majority of Native peoples in the country agree— No More Stories About Us Without Us.
Memes created by Native creatives @Janaunplgd and @DallasGoldtooth.
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