The viewpoints, beliefs, and experiences of the indigenous peoples of North America during the early colonization period.
Related terms
Oral tradition: The passing down of stories, customs, and knowledge from generation to generation through spoken word.
Ethnocentrism: The belief in the superiority of one's own culture or ethnic group, leading to a biased perspective when interpreting other cultures.
Cultural assimilation: The process by which individuals or groups adopt the cultural traits of another society, often resulting in loss or dilution of their original cultural practices.