1491s

The 1491s are a Native American sketch comedy group, with members based in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Montana.

Their comedy sketches depict contemporary Native American life in the United States, using humor and satire to explore issues such as stereotypes and racism (internal and external), tribal politics, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Their YouTube videos have frequently gone viral; a Los Angeles Times reporter described the group's output as "dozens of videos, some crass, some cryptic, some laugh-out-loud hilarious." Group member Dallas Goldtooth has cited British comedy legends Monty Python's Flying Circus as an influence.

The group's name is a reference to the year 1491, the last year before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and widespread European colonization of the Americas began. They have been featured on The Daily Show, and have made videos for social and legislatives issues such as full inclusion of Indigenous women in the Violence Against Women Act.