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"The land is sacred. These words are at the core of your being. The land is our mother, the rivers our blood. Take our land away and we die. That is, the Indian in us dies." Brave Bird, Mary

Native Americans

Native Americans first came to the New World from Asia and rapidly migrated from Alaska all the way down to the tip of South America. They developed very sophisticated cultures and adapted very well to the varied climates of both continents. When they first greeted the European explorers and colonist they were confused and by individuals that seemed like "gods" to them. The Europeans took advantage of the Native Americans and gradually forced them from their tribal lands. After the American Revolution the American settlers and soldiers forced them farther and farther west until they occupied their territory. The Native Americans resisted the expansion but the natives soon found the American technology and numbers were overwhelming. Today the remaining tribes are trying to maintain their culture and restore their dignity.
Definition: Native Americans: A member of any of the peoples indigenous to the Americas except the Eskimos, Aleuts, and Inuits. Source: Answers.com
Culture
The Native American way of life is rich in tradition, spiritual growth and history. Great effort was made by the Europeans and Americans to destroy their traditions by various means, It still lives on today and there are numerous efforts to reestablish it.
Maps Maps
The Native American culture stretched from the Arctic Ocean to the Terra del Fuego of South America. Each tribe was culturally, socially and spiritually unique with its own defined territory with sacred land and sources of food.
Bureau of Indian Affairs
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Indian Affairs (IA) is the oldest bureau of the United States Department of the Interior. Established in 1824, IA currently provides services (directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts) to approximately 1.7 million American Indians and Alaska Natives". Source: Bureau of Indian Affairs
Time-Line
A short descriptive time line of Native American history from their earliest treks across the Bering Straits to their modern interaction with the United States and other cultures.
Famous Natives
We know many of the tribal leaders who had contact with the Europeans and Americans however little is known of the many individual men and women who fashioned their rich culture.
Origins
The exact date and method they came to the New World has been debated but many know that the first Americans came from Asia over 35,000 years ago. They settled in villages, towns and cities from Alaska to the tip of South America.
 
History
The Native American culture was varied and stretched from the Arctic Ocean to the Terra del Fuego of South America. Each tribe had territory with sacred land and sources of food. Their history is rich with cultural, social and spiritual  development, along with many wars and tribal decline and fall.
Religion
... Native American belief systems include many sacred narratives... stories are deeply based in Nature..rich with the symbolism of seasons, weather, plants, animals, earth, water, sky and fire.. .. all powerful Great Spirit, a connection to the Earth, diverse creation narratives and collective memories of ancient ancestors are common..." Source: Wikipedia
Latin American History Latin America
 It was once home to three great civilizations, the Mayans, Aztecs and Inca. They had very rich cultures with large cities, vibrant economies, and deep seated religions. After 1492 they became the target of Spanish exploitation and soon were subjugated by Cortez and Pizarro.
Tribes
Over 300 tribes have been recognized by the United States government. The terms "tribe" or "band" designate a group of Indians of the same or similar heritage united in a community under one leadership or government and inhabiting a particular territory. Source: Cornell University Law School
Languages
Today there are only 281,990 Native American language speakers but there are movements to renew their languages. Their languages are rich in imagery and depth and express the land and culture that gave it birth. Statistic's Source: Indian Languages  Indigenous languages of the Americas (History)- Wikipedia
 
Treaties and Laws
The Europeans and Americans signed numerous treaties with individual tribes in exchange for peace. They promised  to protect their rights to the natural resources. Furthermore they guaranteed to protect them and provide them with food and manufactured goods. Unfortunately much of the promises made never were fulfilled.

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