Aboriginal people are relatively excluded and invisible in main stream media. If they are represented, they are usually portrayed in a stereotypical and inaccurate fashion. Furthermore, challenges that the aboriginal community struggle with are not adequately reported in the media, nor given the appropriate investigation. They do not receive adequate funding to help solve or alleviate the issue. This paper will focus on a person of aboriginal background, Charlene Teters, she has dedicated her life to changing the perception of aboriginals.
Charlene Teters was born on April, 12, 1952 in Spokane, Washington and lived near the spoken indigenous reserves. Teters is known for her multimedia art installation which have been featured in over 21 major galleries and exhibitions. Teters is also an activist, she is commonly referred to as the Indigenous Rosa Parks …show more content…
She protested during the game, this event was the precipitating factor that started her activism career. Teters went on to become a proud and founding member of the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media. She then petitioned and protested at professional sports level, targeting the National Football League’s Washington Redskins team. Her activism launched a national debate on popular sports and news network such as ESPN and CNN. Teters became a subject of a highly acclaimed, award winning documentary titled “In whose honor”, the film was aired on PBS and documents Teters aforementioned activism. Now at 65 years old she is a mother of two and is presently the dean and professor at the institute of American Indian arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Charlene Teters has a Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Fine Arts. She has dedicated her art expertise and uses her teaching position to change the attitude and
Charlene Teters was born on April, 12, 1952 in Spokane, Washington and lived near the spoken indigenous reserves. Teters is known for her multimedia art installation which have been featured in over 21 major galleries and exhibitions. Teters is also an activist, she is commonly referred to as the Indigenous Rosa Parks …show more content…
She protested during the game, this event was the precipitating factor that started her activism career. Teters went on to become a proud and founding member of the National Coalition on Racism in Sports and the Media. She then petitioned and protested at professional sports level, targeting the National Football League’s Washington Redskins team. Her activism launched a national debate on popular sports and news network such as ESPN and CNN. Teters became a subject of a highly acclaimed, award winning documentary titled “In whose honor”, the film was aired on PBS and documents Teters aforementioned activism. Now at 65 years old she is a mother of two and is presently the dean and professor at the institute of American Indian arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Charlene Teters has a Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate in Fine Arts. She has dedicated her art expertise and uses her teaching position to change the attitude and