quiz 1 Flashcards
indigineous visuality
visual art and media made by indigenous people, a way of being seen
cultural sovereignty
the right of a group to preserve and develop their cultural identity, traditions, and practices without outside interference
“indian”
The term used to describe indigenous people of north america
noble savage
a representative of primitive humankind as idealized in romantic literature, symbolizing the innate goodness of humanity when free from the corrupting influence of civilization.
cinematic realism
a film style that aims to depict real life and everyday experiences in an authentic way
redfacing
depicting native americans in a stereotypical way
vanishing indian
By depicting Native Americans as a disappearing race, Americans came to believe that the extinction of Indigenous groups was unavoidable and nearly complete.
collage
juxtaposing found footage from disparate sources
fictional frames
stories within a story
Truth and Reconcilliation Commission
a body that investigates past government wrongdoing to help resolve conflicts
Canadian National Film Board
An agency of the Government of Canada, the NFB produces and distributes documentary films, animation, web documentaries, and alternative dramas
pacific story trust
diverse group of Pacific Island experts who guided the film’s storytelling with cultural integrity