Okay, being told that since Cindy didn't see the stereotyping while reading the script that there must not be stereotyping at all seems kinda like bullshit to me. Basically, it's a sly way of saying those of us who saw the episode and took away an issue from it are being oversensitive.

I didn't say there was no stereotyping. And I don't say things in a sly way. If I wanted to say something I would have. I also realised I was was wrong in what I said and I backed down quickly.

No, you didn't say there was no stereotyping. You did say, "What I mean is, if you needed to have these things pointed out to you then they could'nt've come across very strongly in the first place. " Which means what? That there was but it doesn't matter if it has to be pointed out?

I also realised I was was wrong in what I said and I backed down quickly.

Sure, you backed down quickly which I saw after I posted. But since you wanted clarification on what I said, I gave it.

Personally, I am not really concerned enough to continue thrashing about it.

I'm still contemplating macaws in the desert at 7000 feet and snowy owls.

For the record, Smallville is doing a tribal chanting, glowing power-giving holy Indian relic right now.

Is it because to do something like that with Judeochristianity is blasphemy? Or putting you into Left Behind territory?

So after all the posts I've read here I had to read the script for myself. My thoughts are a bit jumbled at the moment after just reading the episode, but I have a feeling that I would be able to watch this episode without getting too upset over the misrepresentations. My parents? Who are Haudenosaunee (traditional longhouse people) would have issues with some of the events. The body of Gentlefeather in the wigwam for the most part unattended and be so accessible that Jaye can just walk in and stumble over her would not go over well with them.

As for the DropSquadWhiteyHating!BornAgainEducatedIndian stereotype, that trope does not seem to be played out often in American media. I have no idea why, however it is often played out in Canadian TV. From what I have read, Diana actually did seem to have the makings of a good leader. It just seems like she just needed some direction and new priorities. How was she portrayed in the episode?

Supposedly all the headdress and wardrobe were gleaned from Iroquois tradition.

Since I haven't seen the episode the word "headdress" leads me to believe that it was more POW wow costuming than any traditional Gustoweh.

Some slight nitpicking now. Didn't Mahandra reveal in "Muffin Buffalo" that she was Seneca and not Satsuma?

Yes. She said she was 3% Seneca.

I succumbed.

I saw the face of a million miracles.

Oh! Meanie!

Would you have lasted this long?

The finale is "Caged Bird" correct? The one with the hostage taking? (At least according to the last spoiler I read).

You totally suck.