‘Reservation Dogs’ Star D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai Says We Need More Indigenous Representation Behind The Camera: ‘It’s In Our DNA To Tell Stories’
D’Pharaoh Woon-a-Tai wants to see more Indigenous art on our screens.The “Reservation Dogs” star recently sat down with Et Canada’s Carlos Bustamante as part of our “Indigenous Artists and Icons: Inspiring Change” special in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day in Canada.Read More: Indigenous NHL Star Ethan Bear Opens Up About How The League Should Fight Racism Moving Forward: ‘It’s Everyone’s Job To Support Each Other’With a growing movement of Indigenous artists making a mark in Hollywood and beyond, the 22-year-old Canadian, who is of part Oji-Cree descent, shared what it’s like to be bringing the stories of Indigenous people to audiences in such a big way.“It’s really a weird feeling,” he admitted.
“I’m very proud that I got to be a part of something, in my opinion, that’s so historical.
Being a part of history is crazy to me.