Name: _______________________

Date: _______________________
Perceptions of Native Americans: As Seen Through Popular Culture
In class, we will be identifying current perceptions of indigenous people and how those influence
and shape the discussion of Native Americans today, specifically in popular culture. We will be
identifying the ways in which popular culture describes these relationships between the United
States and Native Americans. We will be exploring these beliefs and how these attitudes and
perceptions impact indigenous people’s history and experiences in the United States. Please
include examples from the images or videos in class to answer the following questions.

1. How are Native Americans depicted? What narrative is being told?

Chief Wahoo:

Land-O-Lakes Butter:

Peter Pan:

“Indian Chief” Comic:

Dances with Wolves:

Pocahontas:

2. Is this depiction offensive? Why or why not?

 Chief Wahoo:

Land-O-Lakes Butter:

Peter Pan:

“Indian Chief” Comic:

Dances with Wolves:

Pocahontas:

3. How do these depictions influence our perception of Native Americans?

Chief Wahoo:

Land-O-Lakes Butter:

Peter Pan:
“Indian Chief” Comic:
 Dances with Wolves:

Pocahontas:

4. What questions do you have about the images or videos?

Chief Wahoo:

Land-O-Lakes Butter:

Peter Pan:

“Indian Chief” Comic:

Dances with Wolves:

Pocahontas: