Native American History Month
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
Concept
Customs
Distinct language
culture
and beliefs
CULTURE
Objective
Culturally, the indigenous peoples of the Americas are usually recognized as constituting two broad groupings, American Indians and Arctic peoples.
Objective
Even though more than 500 years have passed, the native people of the Americas are still often referred to as “Indians”
LOST TRADITIONS
Problem
Cause
the traditional culture of honor and chivalry of the antebellum South. They argue that enslaved people were treated well and deny that their condition was a central cause of the war, contrary to statements made by Confederate leaders such as the Cornerstone Speech.
Effect
These include the loss of traditional practices and ways of living. The loss of cultural practices can lead to reduced social cohesion and society-wide mental health challenges because an individual's culture is closely linked with his/her/their sense of identity and belonging to a community
FUTURE GENERATIONS
Ending
it is 7 Generations
RECLAIMING LEGACY
Solution
Indigenous Reclamation is a community-led initiative which promotes Nation building activities to support self-determination as well as resetting relationships with the Crown. The Joint Action Plan identifies four priority areas that will support the assertion of First Nations jurisdiction.
Solution
they would
Donate to any of the ongoing land tax/ land returns struggles. Host a fundraiser and direct money towards supporting Ingenious organizing. If you have access to land and are interested in land repatriation to Indigenous people, begin building relationships with people and see if there is interest in local land returns.