Oct 9, 2022·edited Oct 9, 2022Liked by Ben Rosenstock
I'm really curious to see where this show goes! Thanks for an interesting dialogue.
As a Canadian whose research directly relates to media stereotypes about Indigenous peoples, I often see Alaska pop up in news and academic discourse about MMIW. I just don't know anything at all about Alaska or America's relationship with Indigenous communities to know what is good or appropriate here, and I worry about any show that wants to casually engage in these discussions. But then, ensuring that an Indigenous woman is a key ensemble cast member who is serious about telling these stories well was a great decision, and there will certainly be more episodes/opportunities to dive deeper.
It makes me wonder if they will address controversies, like the NYT being barred by the Native American Journalists Association for stereotyped coverage, or the article by the NYT Canada Bureau chief about Inuit Artists that caused significant uproar and loss of trust. There's such an interesting possible set of stories to tell here and I want to see if they're up to the task. Or if it will mostly be about a maverick mavericking.
I'm really curious to see where this show goes! Thanks for an interesting dialogue.
As a Canadian whose research directly relates to media stereotypes about Indigenous peoples, I often see Alaska pop up in news and academic discourse about MMIW. I just don't know anything at all about Alaska or America's relationship with Indigenous communities to know what is good or appropriate here, and I worry about any show that wants to casually engage in these discussions. But then, ensuring that an Indigenous woman is a key ensemble cast member who is serious about telling these stories well was a great decision, and there will certainly be more episodes/opportunities to dive deeper.
It makes me wonder if they will address controversies, like the NYT being barred by the Native American Journalists Association for stereotyped coverage, or the article by the NYT Canada Bureau chief about Inuit Artists that caused significant uproar and loss of trust. There's such an interesting possible set of stories to tell here and I want to see if they're up to the task. Or if it will mostly be about a maverick mavericking.