My son's girlfriend is Native, and she found it offensive.
I think they could have been more African based, say put Masai in the jungle, or something.
Great movie, though !
(Currently) mine are:
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russel
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Blindness by Jose Saramago
(Subject to change without notice, of course)
Ever on the lookout for something to read...