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Interview With Wes Studi
Interview With Wes Studi

Interview with Wes Studi about his role in "Older Than America." Studi won the Best Supporting Actor award at the annual American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show for his role in the film about Indian boarding schools.

 (12/17/2008)
Scene From 'In a World Created by a Drunken God'
Scene From 'In a World Created by a Drunken God'

Trevor Duplessis won the Best Actor award at the annual American Indian Motion Picture Awards Show for his role in the Canadian film, "In a World Created By a Drunken God."

 (12/12/2008)

  • Tell us what you think about the 'Navajobama' T-shirt, and we'll send your comments to the manufacturer—and to the Obama for President campaign. (No profanities, please.)

  • Omission disappoints Native Americans attending the presidential candidate's speech in Wisconsin. Others express concern over Obama's stance on Indian gaming.

  • The Native actor’s role on 'Law and Order: SVU' is coming to an end, but he plans to stay busy with an Internet TV show, a book and a new baby.

  • A Tennessee high school, whose mascot is the Indians, takes the Native American motif one step further: It calls school grounds "The Reservation."

  • Native reaction to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, McCain's vice presidential choice, is 'pretty mixed,' says one critic. A supporter says Palin 'has been open to and concerned about Alaska Native issues.'

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