Summary of Native American Icons

Native American Icons is a collection of essays that explore the representations of Native Americans in popular culture. The book examines the ways in which Native Americans have been depicted in film, literature, and art, as well as in contemporary Indigenous culture. The essays cover topics such as the “Indian Princess” trope, the history of Native American actors in Hollywood, and the complex relationships between Indigenous peoples and their non-Native counterparts. Through these topics, Native American Icons reveals how Indigenous peoples have been both celebrated and marginalized in American society. By examining the history of popular representations of Native Americans, the book offers a critical view on the often limited and stereotypical images of Native Americans in the media.