Alyssa Wapanatâhk as Tiger Lily in Disney's live-action Peter Pan & Wendy on Disney+. Eric Zachanowich/Disney Enterprises Inc. After more than 100 years, Peter Pan still hasn't grown up.

Tiger Lily is no longer sitting, but dancing with her grandmother, Disney says. The duo is performing the traditional “Fancy Shawl Butterfly Dance,” the company says.

Notably, Disney’s 1953 film, Peter Pan, not only rendered Tiger Lily nearly completely silent, an exotic damsel in distress to be rescued by Peter, but also doubled down on racial caricature ...

Peter Pan’s Flight is based on Walt Disney's 1953 animated classic, Peter Pan, ... nor did most of the Native Americans — except a captive Tiger Lily, who was featured in the final scene.

Disney's 1953 film 'Peter Pan': Princess Tiger Lily, chief & Peter Pan Walt Disney Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection. A scene in one of Disneyland‘s original rides is getting a modern makeover.

Tiger Lily's character is based on racist stereotypes, and has inspired many offensive depictions over the years. Now, Cree actor Alyssa Wapanatâhk takes on the role in the Disney+ Peter Pan & Wendy.