Littlefeather was just 26 years old when she appeared on stage on Brando's behalf. He asked her not to touch the statue and to read a statement on his behalf after his victory. Brando criticized Native American stereotypes in popular entertainment and drew attention to the standoff between indigenous people and the US marshals service.
She improvised short remarks that were interrupted by boos and some making "tomahawk" gestures after being warned that she would be arrested if she exceeded 60 seconds.
She said that Brando couldn't accept the award because of the treatment of American Indians by the film industry and on television in movies.
She read the text to the reporters.
The first Native American woman to stand on the Oscars stage was Littlefeather.
She told the Hollywood Reporter that she cried after reading the apology letter for the famous incident.
She said there was an apology that was due. It's been a long time since my friends in the Native community said it was necessary.
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