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During the first part of the twentieth century, one of the primary concerns of the United States government, as well as state and local governments, … Continued

During the first part of the twentieth century, the United States continued in its efforts to assimilate American Indians into an English-speaking, Christian European culture. … Continued

In 1915, the United States was firmly convinced that American Indians could assimilate only if they became Christians. To aid in the “civilization” (i.e. Christianization) … Continued

In some Native American traditions, at the time of creation each one of the plant people was given two gifts: the power of beauty and … Continued

( – promoted by navajo) One of the largest pan-Indian spiritual movements during the past two centuries has been the Native American Church. This is … Continued