Especially in today's world where representation matters, it's astonishing that a popular movie like The Simpsons could perpetuate such harmful stereotypes about Indigenous peoples. Holly sums it up beautifully by highlighting the many issues at play behind the images in the movie and the episode. It's crucial to address these problems, especially considering how Native women are disproportionately affected by sexual violence.

The scene where the Native woman appears in the Northern Lights is particularly offensive. Her oversized breasts bouncing and pointing towards Homer creates a ridiculous and humiliating image that reinforces harmful stereotypes about Indigenous peoples. The fact that she gives him 'fire water' adds to the insult, as it's a stereotype emphasized onscreen by the makers of The Simpsons.

Furthermore, there are already enough problems with race and misunderstandings of other cultures in America without movies creating additional stereotypes about cultures they know nothing about. Millions of people who aren't familiar with Alaska Natives will see this movie and laugh at these stereotypes, ultimately making a mockery of Alaska Native communities.

The scene featuring the Alaska Native woman who looks like a man is equally disturbing. Her highly sexualized appearance, combined with her hideous and ogre-like features, is an affront to decency. It's astonishing that such a scene could make it into a popular movie without anyone batting an eye.

As Holly pointed out in an email after the Simpsons Movie came out, this character has no teeth, a deep masculine voice, and speaks in broken English. This close-up shot of the character goes unnamed in the movie, which only adds to the insult. It's crucial that we address these issues and promote more accurate and respectful representations of Indigenous peoples in media.

The scene in The Simpsons Movie is an egregious example of why representation matters. It's essential that we challenge these harmful stereotypes and demand better from our entertainment industry. By doing so, we can create a more inclusive and respectful society for all communities, including Alaska Native ones.

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