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Native American Symbolism

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More Than Art: Nature and The People Represented Symbolism dominates Native American cultures. Native Americans are a very spiritual people, who traditionally see themselves as connected to the universe through the spirit of nature. They do not own land, but coexist with it, connected to the essence of life through its life. Because of this […]

Who Are Native Americans?

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Common Misconceptions Who are Native Americans? Today, every citizen of the United States is an American.  The country is full of people whose ancestors came from around the world looking for opportunity.  But, before the arrival of outside people, what we call the United States was already the home of many societies of people.  Hundreds […]