I chose to review the American Indian Film Institute
website which was established in 1975 to recognize and empower Native American
voices through media. The idea behind the film institute is to bring Indian life
to all communities. In today’s age with how technology has evolved the film institute
is there to bring awareness to all cultures by sharing the Native American
culture. The American Indian Film Institute states, “Just as National American
Indian Heritage Month celebrates the rich culture and diversity of this
nation’s first people. The American Indian Film Institute celebrates filmmakers
whose dedication and commitment is to putting back into the American equation –
American Indians as contemporary forces and a people of interest devoid of the
usual stereotypes, images and symbols. Leading to further education and
enlightenment of the public”( aifisf.com/presscenter). The site gives a good
listing of past movies which I feel would be interesting to view for this
course and to learn more about the native experience.
I think many of the online resources suggested for review
in module three encompass everything from Native American literary works to Native
American laws and culture. A quality academic web site is one that a scholarly
society, association and university have recognized in some way. I believe the
web resource I reviewed is a good choice for a scholarly website. It was not endorsed by an one university but
it has a strong following with many Native American societies.
My view on Native American communities has not
changed that much since the beginning of the course but I have learned that
many of the Native American communities researched are trying to change the way
that non natives view them. This has been done through media such as the
website listed above and through art, novels and museums which bring the Native
American story and culture to life.
"American Indian Film Institute.”. 2012
American Indian Film Institute. Web. 19 Mar 2013. <http://aifisf.com/>.
