But when asked about the state of Native representation in media, Bedard didn’t mince words. The first all-Native cast appeared during the silent film era, but since then, Native actors have ...

Irene Bedard provided the voice of Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, the first Native American physician, for the documentary “Medicine Woman.” Friday morning, the Native actress and activist will ...

Irene Bedard is one of the most prominent and respected Native American actresses working today. The 36-year-old was born in a suburb of Anchorage, Alaska to a full-blooded Inupiat Eskimo mother ...

Native American actress Irene Bedard is known for lending her voice to her craft. As an advocate and one of the most recognizable Native American actresses, Bedard lent her voice as ‘Pocahontas ...

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