Native American Culture And Identity

The American Indians believe that “The Congress finds that— the status of the cultures and languages of native Americans is unique and the United States has the responsibility to act together with Native Ameri- cans to ensure the survival of these unique cultures and languages; Special status is accorded Native Americans in the United States, a sta- tus that recognizes distinct cultural and political rights, including the right to continue separate identities; The traditional languages of native Americans are an integral part of their cultures and identities and form the basic medium for the transmission, and thus survival, of Native American cultures, literatures, histories, religions, political institutions, and