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.