February 27, 2024 — Bad Press: A Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion

The Muscogee (Creek) Nation is the fourth-largest Native American tribe. Out of 574 federally recognized tribes, the Muscogee Nation was one of only five to establish a free and independent press—until the tribe’s legislative branch abruptly repealed the landmark Free Press Act in advance of an election. In a time of misinformation and state-censored media, Angel Ellis, director of Mvskoke Media, and her allies rally for press freedoms and advocate for ethical coverage of Indigenous topics and communities. BAD PRESS tells their story. 

Speakers:

• Joe Peeler, Co-Director of BAD PRESS
• Angel Ellis, Director of Mvskoke Media
• Jason Salsman, Press Secretary, Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Moderator:

• Hanaa’ Tameez, Staff Writer at Nieman Journalism Lab

Presented by the Shorenstein Center’s DFPI program and co-sponsored by the Harvard Art Museums, the Project on Indigenous Governance and Development at Harvard Kennedy School, and the Harvard University Native American Program.