We, the concerned individuals who stand in solidarity with indigenous communities, call upon Disney to remove the movie "Pocahontas" from its platforms. This petition aims to shed light on the historical inaccuracies and harmful misrepresentation perpetuated by this film, which disregards the trauma and ongoing struggles faced by indigenous peoples.

1. Historical Inaccuracy:
"Pocahontas" is based on a distorted version of history that romanticizes colonization and erases the true experiences of Matoaka (Pocahontas). Matoaka was a child under 11 when she was molested and forcibly taken from her tribe by European colonizers. Her story is one of exploitation, violence, and cultural erasure – not a love story as depicted in the film.

2. Exploitative Narratives:
The movie perpetuates harmful stereotypes about indigenous peoples, reducing their rich cultures to simplistic caricatures. By portraying Matoaka as a submissive princess who falls in love with an Englishman, Disney disregards her agency and reinforces colonial narratives that have long oppressed indigenous communities.

3. Cultural Appropriation:
Disney's "Pocahontas" appropriates Native American culture without proper respect or understanding. The use of sacred symbols like dreamcatchers or traditional clothing for profit diminishes their cultural significance while ignoring the deep spiritual connections these items hold for indigenous peoples.

4. Impact on Indigenous Communities:
For centuries, indigenous communities have endured genocide, forced assimilation through residential schools, land thefts, water rights violations, and ongoing cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW). By promoting an inaccurate narrative that glosses over these atrocities through "Pocahontas," Disney contributes to further marginalization of already vulnerable populations.

5. Empowering Authentic Representation:
Removing "Pocahontas" from Disney's platforms would be a significant step towards acknowledging the importance of authentic indigenous representation. It would create space for indigenous voices to tell their own stories, reclaim their narratives, and educate the world about their rich cultures and histories.

We urge Disney to take responsibility for perpetuating harmful stereotypes and misrepresentations. By removing "Pocahontas," Disney can demonstrate its commitment to fostering cultural sensitivity, promoting accurate historical narratives, and supporting the empowerment of indigenous communities.

Signatories of this petition stand in solidarity with indigenous peoples worldwide, demanding that Disney takes immediate action by removing "Pocahontas" from all its platforms. Let us honor Matoaka's true story while working towards justice, equality, and respect for all marginalized communities.

Sources:
1. National Indigenous Women's Resource Center (niwrc.org)
2. Native American Rights Fund (narf.org)
3. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (un.org)