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Modeling is seen as glamorous work. But there are frequent complaints that its commitment to diversity is barely skin deep. Indigenous models are making names for themselves and are insisting on better representation in an industry doesn’t always present beauty accurately or sensitively. In addition to exemplifying physical beauty, they are raising their voices against stereotypes and toxic environments that discourage diverse voices. We’ll talk with Indigenous models about what it means to represent Indigenous people and culture on the runway.
Guests:
Jamie Okuma (Shoshone-Bannock, Luiseño and Wailaki) – artist
Patrick Shannon (Haida) – co-founder of Supernaturals Modelling, film director and social entrepreneur
Peshawn Bread (Comanche) – filmmaker, model
Break 1 music: Echoes (song) The Jerry Cans (artist) Echoes (album)
Break 2 music: We Yaa Naa (song) A Navajo Woman Sings (artist) We’ll Be In Your Mountains, We’ll Be In Your Songs (album)
