The 1491s

The 1491s are a sketch comedy group based in the wooded ghettos of Minnesota and buffalo grass of Oklahoma.

They are a gaggle of Indians chock full of cynicism and splashed with a good dose of indigenous satire. They coined the term “All My Relations,” and are still waiting on the royalties. They were at Custer’s Last Stand. They mooned Chris Columbus when he landed. They invented bubble gum.

The Indian Store, starring Dallas Goldtooth, Bobby Wilson, Michael Horse… and a white lady.

This group of indigenous misfits originally came together to make funny videos to put on YouTube. Since their first video in 2009, the group’s work has gone viral – earning fans around the globe with their satirical and absurd comedy. From sold out performances to appearances on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “TEDx Talks,” the group continues to grow.

By using the participatory media tools of the digital age, Indigenous artists are fighting cultural invisibility and structural oppression, and asserting their identities.

Visit www.1491s.com for more videos and information.