What is Native Narrative Change Explainer Video

Indigenous people are tackling invisibility and stereotypes through the Native narrative change movement. Based in authenticity and truth, the movement seeks to create change across sectors through accurate representations of Indigenous people. Narrative change is an important step toward strengthening Native nations, improving quality of life for Native people, and Indigenizing the future.

Learn more about Native narrative change and how all of us can play a role in advancing the movement.

Video created by Native Governance Center in partnership with CallSign51. Original artwork by Lucie Skjefte (Red Lake Nation). Voiceover by Robert Pilot (Ho Chunk Nation).

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