Sacheen Littlefeather shocked the world when she went on stage at the 45th Academy Awards. Littlefeather, who was a member of the Apache Tribe, rejected the Best Actor Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando, who won for his performance as Vito Corleone in ‘The Godfather,’ due to the poor treatment of Indigenous peoples: specifically their depiction in television and films. The Academy later issued an apology to Littlefeather before she passed in October of 2022. Check back everyday for a new moment an

Sacheen Littlefeather refusing the Best Actor Oscar on behalf of Marlon Brando for his performance in 'The Godfather' at the 45th annual Academy Awards in 1973. | The Academy

Sacheen Littlefeather tells the story of why Marlon Brando called to ask if she would represent him at the 45th Academy Awards, and what happened on that night. Nearly 50 years later, she finally received a formal apology from The Academy. (🎞: Reel Injun) | CBC Gem