Who We Are
We are a team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists and scholars with backgrounds in American Indian studies and linguistics
Our Mission
To uplift and share through film the rich histories, cultures, and languages of the Indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere and parts of Oceania at no cost to viewers
Committed to Sharing Facts and Dispelling Misconceptions
We know that public knowledge of Indigenous American and Pacific history is filled with misconceptions that hinder understanding. We do our best to dispel these misconceptions by addressing them head-on. We don’t simply present facts and “let the viewer draw their own conclusions.” Instead, we will often delve into the conclusions people often draw about these histories and explore whether those conclusions are truly faithful to reality, or rely on misinterpretation or misinformation.
Drawing From a Range of Sources and Accountable to Community
In preparing our films, we draw from the best of both Western science and Indigenous Oral Histories and Traditional Knowledge. We prioritize sources produced by or in consultation with Indigenous authors, scholars, or elders and do our best to directly consult with Indigenous communities and knowledge holders to the extent possible in our research and production.
If you would like to contribute any sort of knowledge or assistance to our future productions, we would love to hear from you!
Interested in Joining Our Team?
We’re not currently hiring, but we will be soon, and we welcome additional contributors! If you’d like to volunteer to help with our work, or want to be considered when we do begin hiring, you can email us your resumé or CV and an intro about yourself to indigenoushistorynow@gmail.com