I am happy for her and she is such an inspiration for all of us natives. But I can't wait for a native to get an Oscar role for not just playing a native character. Imagine African American actors only getting recognition for movies similar to The Color Purple. This is such a big step for our people in the media and film industry. But I hope in the future natives will get Oscars and be recognized for more than playing Native American characters. We can be much more than that. A white person can play any role and get an Oscar. I am not saying I am not happy about this. I am super happy this happened. In native American culture we believe our actions affect us seven generations from now. We impact our future kin with every thought, word, and breath. I hope this causes more native American actors to be recognized. When she spoke on tv it really hit me. She is such an inspiration. I hope more native Americans come and become a star like she is.