Native issues

One of the reasons to master and preserve the language used in the community is to maintain cultural vibrancy and not to match other cultures. There is a language to talk and a way to communicate with others. The elders of our community use our language throughout their lives, they are forced to learn English, and now we should be forced to learn our mother tongue. There is no if, or or ors about it. Over the past 100 years, about ten indigenous languages ​​that Canada prospered are extinct and at least a dozen languages ​​are on the verge of extinction.

One of the most important things you can do is talk about Native American lives and problems in order not to avoid this topic. Sharing stories and talking about regional problems can increase awareness. Do you know that there are about 90,000 American Indian families who are homeless at home? Or only 13% of American Indians have degrees in universities? Many people do not know this, that is why they need to spread consciousness. Whenever you buy art, handmade clothes, other products made by indigenous people, you can protect not only the local economy but also culture. Also exquisite handmade products are truly high quality, it will be a special thing you take care of for years.

Princeton at the Princes recognizes and praises the heritage of Indigenous Peoples of Princeton University (NAP), which is dedicated to promoting dialogue and behavior between Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples. It is one of many cultural student organizations and is open to all students. You do not need to identify yourself as a native American or native. People who are interested in indigenous culture and tradition are welcome. (Students in the group use the word Native American and American Indian.)

First of all, there is a problem of naming. Native American teenagers I know that prefer to be called 'indigenous peoples'. In addition, there is a campaign called "Local Youth". For this, youth experience is shown in #nativeyouth tag on Twitter. When Columbus first settled in the Americas, he thought that he landed in India, he called the inhabitants "Indians." Since Columbus often has genocide with indigenous peoples, access to resources, and damage to our existence as a nation, we try to distinguish ourselves from the word "Indian".