Pocahontas

• Actor Edward Norton learns Pocahontas is his 12th great-grandmother

  In an episode of 'Finding Your Roots,' Edward Norton discovered he is related to Pocahontas, one of the most widely portrayed (and oft misrepresented) Indigenous women in history.

  Entertainment

  Jan 5, 2023
  
• Disney+ warns subscribers of ‘outdated cultural depictions,’ prompting controversy

  Some Disney classics, however, were not given the warnings, including 'Aladdin' and 'Pocahontas.'

  Entertainment

  Nov 15, 2019
  
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• Donald Trump may not be a ‘free person’ by 2020 election, Elizabeth Warren says

  The Massachusetts senator’s comments came a day after Trump renewed his criticism of her past claims of Native American heritage.

  World

  Feb 10, 2019
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• Trump calls Elizabeth Warren ‘total fraud,’ offers to give DNA test himself

  U.S. President Donald Trump is lashing out at Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren after she released the results of her DNA test results.

  World

  Oct 16, 2018
• Elizabeth Warren, to counter Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ taunt, reveals DNA test results

  On Monday, Elizabeth Warren, a former Harvard Law School professor, released a DNA test that shows "strong evidence" she has Native American heritage.

  Politics

  Oct 15, 2018
• Donald Trump attacks ‘Pocahontas’ Elizabeth Warren while mocking MeToo movement

  During a campaign stop in Montana on Thursday, Trump lashed out at his possible 2020 presidential challenger, offering to pay for Warren to take a DNA test to prove her native American heritage.

  Politics

  Jul 6, 2018
• Elizabeth Warren calls Donald Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ references disrespectful

  U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren says President Donald Trump’s use of the nickname “Pocahontas” is disrespectful in her most expansive public remark on the topic yet.

  World

  Feb 14, 2018
• Trump’s ‘Pocahontas’ jab angers families of war vets: ‘He needs to grow up’

  Families of Navajo war veterans said the president's comments were "uncalled" for and inappropriate.

  World

  Nov 28, 2017
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• UBC to help students understand Aboriginal peoples and issues following ‘Pocahontas’ chants

  The 'Pocahontas' chant apparently uses lines such as 'white man, steal our land'.

  Oct 21, 2013