A wave of emotions after Oscars

Maybe it was because her nomination was the first for a Native actress. Maybe it was the optimism of film critics at her chances. Maybe it was the reality that Native people have been holding their breath for nearly a century waiting for Hollywood to see us.

Perhaps it was simply Lily Gladstone's own poise and grace in carrying the hopes of her people.

Whatever the reason (and probably for all these reasons), Native people struggled to make sense of Gladstone losing to actress Emma Stone for best actress at the Academy Awards Sunday night.

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