Real Life As A Young and Native American | i-D

Almost three million people currently identify as Native American - despite this, their place in both our history, and the modern day, is largely ignored.
For a century, the U.S government believed what was best for Native American kids was to strip them of their families and communities, their culture and language, their hair and clothes. Now, mounting research has demonstrated how this policy has decimated communities and been deadly to Native peoples. “Identification with a particular cultural background and a secure sense of cultural identity is associated with higher self-esteem, better educational attainment (grades and going to college), and is protective against mental health problems, substance use, and other issues for adolescents and adults,” a summary of research by the National Indian Child Welfare Association stated in 2017.
For 24 year old Delmar, learning about traditional practices is a way to honor her heritage and make sense of her place in the world.
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[@i-D]

Let us know what you thought of this short documentary in the comments below! 👇

[@redaries5394]

It was such an amazing documentary I love I-D. Completely underrated youtube channel.

[@mikaylagraves2194]

I want more content like this!

[@Eusantdac]

Thanks for making it.

[@imosdefinite]

love

[@rosealvarez5026]

I fucking love it, more!

[@itsjado4122]

This should be a series Throughout different tribes in California, than to Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Canada, Mexico. All the Tribes Of North America and everyday life . .

[@karinay6774]

It’s Jado You should watch Native America by PBS. Really good

[@Vampiria000]

It’s Jado yes👏🏾

[@jasoncano527]

Why just North America? We inhabit this whole continent of the Americas

[@fryebread5459]

Yes! Because all the tribes are very diverse!!!

[@myaimagines5475]

@@jasoncano527 Very true but if this is an American company, it might be difficult to get into contact with other tribes. I don't know, you would think that'd be a thing :/

[@kraft.singles]

It kinda makes me sad that this isn't ingrained into American culture, I feel like it should be. Kinda like how New Zealand embraces the culture of their indigenous people, it's kinda irritating that we have been doing the near opposite and making people do these traditions in the background, so no one knows about it.

[@moose_squirrel_colombo5786]

Totally, I would have loved to learn about the indigenous people of this land growing up. But sad thing is this country simply doesn’t care and I think that’s disgusting.

[@GattlingCombo]

You do see references of native culture in the U.S. American culture is a mixture of different cultures really. Alot of it tends to get whitewashed though. And I do remember getting educated about the native tribes in NC in elementary School in the 90s. My teacher helped make content about tribes in NC too. But right now I worry that people will be too afraid to be a part of that culture unless they ARE native.

[@moose_squirrel_colombo5786]

GattlingCombo yes unfortunately whitewashing is a problem nowadays. And yes I do remember learning about different Native American tribes but not to this extent or depth. I wish they would delve deeper and make us actually experience the culture more. Sad 😔

[@chickensalad5591]

qWH!TES

[@komutsky1879]

Actually first maori settled in the island just 300 years before the first European. With that definition we can cpnclude that Germans are indigenous peoples of Poland and Eastern France! Lol

[@lucymm94]

Native American culture is beautiful ♥️

[@liampatrick3110]

I suppose

[@corinth2941]

So beautiful they had to die

[@lossoffrailty5392]

@@corinth2941 immigrant

[@ndaloenhle5197]

❤️

[@corinth2941]

@@lossoffrailty5392 Eastern pequot actually and sarcasm

[@PendorDelFlora]

it breaks my heart how our people have been raped, it caused so many natives (including myself) culture to be diluted. i wish we can all connect

[@TaylorShantell]

@Witch Chan Were you?

[@SS_Nationalist]

If I said , Native Americans & indigenous North- South Americans are really Indians , who migrated from South Asia to All around the world , 50-55k years ago Origin of human migration is not from Africa but it was from India to Mesopotamia - Sumerian - Africa !!!

[@clydebrown7329]

@@SS_Nationalist you can't prove that your lame excuse for your families wrong doing were all one race? Yeah get a life

[@clydebrown7329]

@Witch Chan yeah by you

[@SS_Nationalist]

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[@fryebread5459]

WE ARE STILL HERE✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽

[@SS_Nationalist]

If I said , Human migration origin from India to all around the world then ?? If I said your ancestors was today's hindu ?? Hindu is not a Religion it is way of life who worship nature ??? I know you people won't believe this 😊 But I hope You respect your Ancestors !! Nice & i Request you to visit india atleast once in your life , Thanks ☀🌙🌾🌿🕉 🌏🌎🙏🙏

[@fryebread5459]

Shyam S Sumbar you got it twisted...

[@heraldomedrano6993]

You have a boyfriend?

[@ivancardenas1658]

@@SS_Nationalist yes Native spirituality is exactly like hinduism which is why I am hindu. Namaste ❤🙏

[@maipoina-xk5zk]

@@fryebread5459 WE know the truth of our people. Columbus' dumbass thought he was in India... hence the term American Indian. We are THE indigenous people✊🏾

[@beautifulnorthernareasofpa8355]

Real people's of America

[@dn2ze]

LiveLaughLove he means OG people of America. You know real Americans lol

[@dn2ze]

LiveLaughLove what tribe and what Native language you speak?!?

[@dn2ze]

LiveLaughLove I am First Nation Denesuline of Canada. Which means both of my parents are Full Native. Now what was it did you say about being “Native American”?

[@dn2ze]

LiveLaughLove that’s doesn’t answer my question.... hahahahaha

[@dn2ze]

LiveLaughLove you must be one of them wannabes and culture vultures who claimed to be “Native American” and have no clue about indigenous people and indigenous cultures and languages... hahahahaha

[@valerie6912]

as an indigenous girl i love seeing this stuff. (i'm from canada, assiniboine, cree, and nakota)i feel as if nobody really talks about aboriginal youth and aboriginal women. i love and appreciate this video and the young people in it. i too, abused alcohol and been through a lot, same goes for the rest of my family. it's very heartfelt and inspiring to see them healing. my people are suffering a lot but we can heal,and we must heal. very beautiful traditional outfit btw.💗

[@deseanimbackathomejackson9562]

rhys xx hope you’re doing well,& the same goes out to any native that reads this,I root for you guys and hope things start to brighten up.

[@paramoreparks9960]

I wish you the best and know you, as do we all, have the ability to heal. Stay strong and focus on not allowing the past to repeat itself. If we continue with the negativity and race separation, the next genocide will not have a color. We all will suffer and perish.

[@unclechinsyou8555]

Speaking of alcohol abuse, those North & South American countries Colonized by Anglo British, Spaniard, Portuguese and Italian are more of the same. Kill the indigenous Natives and whoever is left, marginalize them and create artificial poverty, once that poverty becomes crime & drinking, the media points to the poor and blames them to continue to stigmatize the 'other' community, scumbags! In my humble opinion, it's about time to decolonize the Colonized lands, and return it to rightful owners indigenous Native people. Here's the issue; notorious Slavery as well as Colonialism had long been over, why on earth is this another notorious Colonization still lingering on? Google 'Continents of America is Not a New World/China Daily' for more. blog.chinadaily.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=820652

[@newyorkerjoe123]

@@unclechinsyou8555 The amazing fact that Indigenous Native Americans had built such great civilizations as Mayan, Inca and Aztec without outside help, and all from the scratch, and all on their own, since they had been cut off from the rest of the world for ten of thousand of years. In other words, they actually are great and proud people. All they need is their beloved father lands back, the lands that their ancestors had lived through thick and thin, endured through hardships of all sorts. I agree, it's about time to decolonize the Colonized lands, and return them to rightful owners indigenous Natives.

[@unclechinsyou8555]

@@newyorkerjoe123 Like I said, genocide of indigenous native American population in continents of America 500 yrs ago was around 15 millions, while European population in Europe was around 20 millions. Today, Native population at 15 million, while European population ( in continents of America + Europe) at a staggering One Billion. History is written by the victors. Remember the well-known story told was that the indigenous Native people of America continents, who had no prior contact with White Europeans, were wiped out by diseases brought up by European newcomers when they first came over and occupied the land. Here's the analysis. How come another Indigenous African slaves that were brought over from remote West Africa, deepest part of Africa, who also had no prior contact with White Europeans, were not wiped out by diseases? The other story told was 'Cowboys and Indians'. The story goes like that native Indians were slaughtered by Cowboys. But what really happened to indigenous Native Americans, so-called Indians, and the real life story was further from the truth. In reality, they were slaughtered not only by cowboys, but most by settlers, civilian militias, military, and all are backed by general populace, the country and the government, as a whole, since every groups had nothing to lose but more to gain. The plain truth, of course, is that the indigenous native Americans were all slaughtered in order to get their land, plain and simple! Imagine what would it be like today if Native Americans had possessed some sort of nuclear weapons to defend themselves, and their beloved motherlands from Colonizers? In my humble opinion, the indigenous Natives still would get to hold of the wealth of their bountiful lands intact, as well as their population grew to a good several hundred millions, no doubt about that. Google 'Shrinking Uncle Sam/China Daily' for honest truth. blog.chinadaily.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1795128

[@grainnebrowne6717]

As an Irish girl who has lost most of her heritage due to “culture cleansing” this is a really beautiful thing to see. Thank you for sharing your traditions with us! 💛

[@leoelteniente6875]

This is my blood, we are native to America (not USA, AMERICA as a continent)... I'm Quechua (Inca) !!!

[@jakewalker7393]

Leo el Teniente beautiful bro, I’m Maori from New Zealand and me and my people know that feeling of being oppressed

[@hansriseli6975]

Greeting from Singaporean Malay, you're not alone my mate!

[@George-nx5lo]

Don't disrespect OUR ancestors then, This is our land now, USA and one day USA will fall im sure. like EVERY country has hundreds of times since the dawn of man. We are no victims, we are wolves

[@jamison1323]

@@jakewalker7393 where the f*** are you ain't impressed people died trying to get to your country the white man made that country get real you people were eating each other before the white man showed up

[@Ghost_riley958]

I'm from India and I think Native American should get Freedom

[@vurp2527]

I'm glad I'm native American 😁💜

[@George-nx5lo]

Me too and out of respect for our ancestors who fought and died for this land I will NOT EVER claim to be a victim of white mans abuse.

[@catherinedilaurentis4069]

keeper01 omg that’s so nice!!! Totally exotic...

[@ЖадТ]

@@George-nx5lo Hello I have never been there in the USA. And I am from Russia. In the Russian Almost all hate usa and think in the usa killed 10 millions native American

[@adrienpolo2255]

❤

[@ЖадТ]

@@adrienpolo2255 If you life had a face I would punch it

[@toxicologiii]

You hurt I hurt, You heal I heal. We all in this together. Mother of all mothers, Father of all fathers hear our prayers. Awesome video.

[@Jblah]

Thats wasup

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[@markmorris738]

Native american the true American

[@George-nx5lo]

Wrong the TRUE American is the one defending the land at any given time. It has changed hundreds of times since the dawn of many just like EVERY country in the world.

[@joshuaaguilar8631]

@@George-nx5lo oh shut up, that White ass is from europe, white historia wash all people minds, sad

[@ezxabo6908]

@@George-nx5lo get lost!

[@Karss]

keeper01 quit playing Skyrim you incest deformed backwoods baby.

[@jamison1323]

@@joshuaaguilar8631 you sound like a victim fool is lamb was conquered all lands at one point in time have been conquered but if you're man enough you can conquer it back

[@decoparadise4194]

I support you fighting to keep your cultures alive.

[@inyoface05]

@Lee Francis who are you talking about?

[@inyoface05]

@Lee Francis I don't know about Indians. But the Lakota and Dakota do have Cultures of their own.

[@inyoface05]

@Lee Francis Again I'm not Indian... Lakota yes. But I don't know about Indian stuff.

[@inyoface05]

@Lee Francis that's like saying Europeans have no culture. We do have culture. You're just too ignorant to even check. I'm apart of the Lakota people. Not Indians. One dude who got lost and mistakenly confused us with Indians doesn't mean we're Indians

[@inyoface05]

@Lee Francis well if that's all you got. Then see yah.

[@jxsslri1231]

As a native american (Apache) we need to keep each and every one (tribes)of our culture and languages alive,I'm proud to be native💙

[@jxsslri1231]

@Carpe Diem I classify as a proud AMERICAN INDIAN❤✌

[@jxsslri1231]

@Carpe Diem Bruh you sound like you really know me n so what if I am "asian"? I call myself native not asian since we are seperated genetically and culturally.

[@jxsslri1231]

@Carpe Diem We are seperated culturally. We have different cultures and tribes that aren't all the same. Majority of us don't practice the same customs our relatives the Siberians/Asians do. Also Yea we did "recreate" things,like I said all our tribes have different cultures, customs and languages. I also know I'm Asian but that I'm also not as I said since culture and genetics which both can be similar but like I said they're different. Most people know us as Native Americans or American Indian so whether I call myself that has no concern with you. Also what's Native's problem you say??What's YOUR problem? I call myself by my tribe and Native since even Asians don't associate us with them. And I already know the Bering Strait and that we are on reservations now(tell me something I don't know I guess).

[@jxsslri1231]

@Carpe Diem Didn't know calling myself Apache or Native American would be such a big deal.

[@jxsslri1231]

@Carpe Diem EVERY Native culture you say??Native's split up and became different tribes and peoples like the Anasazi, Amazonid, Planazoid,etc we have some similarities in our legends compared to siberian legends, but after 34,000 years I don't think ALL our cultures and customs can be traced back to Asia since some tribes have split into others while being in America like the Anasazi (Who are now tribes like the Hopi, Zuni, Acoma, and Laguna).I know you can't change your race but as I said we are Asian in a sense but also aren't whether you like it or not, that's why we call ourselves Native American or American Indian instead. We can see that genetically they were related to Asians then near Lake Baikal and in the Amur River valley. But they changed and became a new people. They have different mixtures of genes and the genes have new variants. There is just one Y-DNA haplotype at a general level. There are different subtypes in the New World. Because they changed and became a new people.The places where this one is most common in Asia is actually now thought to be from Back-migration moved west out of Beringia. Q-M3 subtype likely evolved 15,000 years ago in east-Beringia, in the Seward Penisula. Then the Beringia land mass began submerging, cutting off land routes. Note, this is not from Asia. It evolved in a now submerged landmass or in the adjacent American continent. Then new lineages evolved from this. 90% of native people in South America have a version of this group. Our ancestors did come from Asia but they changed to new types in the New World. In a very real sense, they were created in the New World and are from America, not from Asia.

[@alwaysalmostthere2073]

It absolutely breaks my heart to see such a beautiful culture being destroyed. These people are true Americans and we need to give them all of our respect.

[@tristand1897]

Lots of indigenous people have been slaughtered. I hope that the indigenous people of the Americas will get a better life in the future.

[@einarvargtass1047]

But sometimes the indians killed the cowboys and ate them. The cowboys was not always the bad ones.

[@lasxerlia3736]

@@einarvargtass1047 let talk abt how you europe killed 56m native people

[@Adwoa2337]

I feel like natives have been longest oppressed and therefore, the most. It's awful. And yet they are still here today. These people are true fighters.

[@Prince-gu8or]

It's not a competition lol

[@jaqueswilliams5192]

Prince FamTube exactly lmao

[@dn2ze]

Prince FamTube yet, the moment People starts talking about Native history somehow blacks will bring up slavery....plus did you forget about “redskins”? A racist term for Native scalps....if this was a competition Natives are way ahead of black people in racism.....

[@Adwoa2337]

@@Prince-gu8or I was never trying to make it a competition, I was just showing the strength of Native Americans and how they managed to survive the years of oppression. Yet they get little to no recognition for their fight that still goes on.

[@sarathewonderful7561]

dante bigguy WHAT? What racism do you receive on the streets? HAVE YOU BEEN ENSLAVED FOR 400 HUNDRED FUCKING YEARS??? Right.

[@mstyles2667]

My family immigrated to America from Italy in 1921... so with that said I have no idea why I have always felt such a strong connection to the Native American people. To me this was the most awful genocide in history. These people were/are actually in tune with the Earth, with Spirit, with Love, with the Heavens, with other life forms, with past lives...with everything that truly matters. I wish nothing but a huge 'rebirth' for all the Native Tribes, I wish they would become the teachers of the future as they are the only ones with the real answers...

[@anymarcos2355]

M Styles I believe so too, when they have a justice for all type of philosophy. It’s beautiful.

[@perpendicularmouse]

Keep your culture really close, never lose it! You have something special and beautiful that not many people have! Don't let anyone bring you down

[@bluBlaq33]

The true keepers of this stolen land. So beautiful.

[@George-nx5lo]

Stolen? Take it back then bitch, might as well start with Texas and see how far it gets you. If you cant defend it then it is not yours, no one owns this land, many have already tried to take it from us and lost, thats why our flag still flies high.

[@markzuckerburg5220]

David Arriaga how do you suppose we give it back? When the land gets to you we will then proceed to take it from you and give it to the rightful owners and so fourth. Land gets conquered, it’s been apart of history forever.

[@xIG0RAWRx]

@@George-nx5lo Just say you hate Indigenous People and leave.

[@dgtor_official]

@@George-nx5lo There is perfectly no need to insult others. You should ashamed of this comment since it disgraces your username. I understand the sentiment, and it is true that they had settled and took care of America way before colonialism. Please respectfully explain your views on this thread.

[@felimryan5651]

@@dgtor_official awww your feelings have been violated.

[@gargoylegirlfriend2849]

listen to how soft and beautiful they speak. Can we just give the country back to them? Please?

[@Luckyiam888]

YES!!

[@mahdipara7294]

They already are in their country and loyal to their flag Do you know how many USA wars native Americans participated willingly? White black and native doesn't matter They all love their country and defend it from enemy

[@indiaancientsuperpower4554]

Hello , Native Americans , Respect & Love You 👍🙏

[@shyryTsr2k]

Thank you so much. Don't listen to racist maggots my friend.

[@shadowqueen6485]

@First name last name 🤡🤡🤡

[@athenageislinger6081]

As a non-aboriginal person living in Canada, I just want to say that I love and respect the aboriginal cultures of North America. I am so disgusted by the genocide that happened; I feel very strongly about working towards a society where everyone is respected and where healing can be encouraged. I am deeply touched by this documentary and hope that the history and cultures of aboriginals can be represented more in mainstream media. We are all brothers and sisters on this Earth, love has no boundaries

[@earlgrey7642]

I'm half Armenian. My grandparents suffered through the Armenian genocide but made it through and we're still here. Stay strong they can never put out your fire ❤️

[@ismaelgoncalves9184]

Hello, see this video about the Europe occupation from America, Please. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGTKZpWJl6iLjpI

[@kadenshaw6482]

It is very rare that you see anything from the Natives that are of Comanche descent. Awesome!

[@George-nx5lo]

Ya besucase we are the strongest, and will never be like blacks and pretend to be victims of white mans abuse. We are wolves that were not strong enough , but that does not change the fact we are wolves. We understand better than any

[@benniecrawford6876]

We don’t whine, we survive.

[@RC.-]

Layla Caudle shut up it’s not a competition. that’s what I hate about people like you. ever since blm people have only been talking about black oppression. other races have been through the same thing. has anybody talked about how police wrongfully kill latinos? no. or how about how the majority of natives are in poverty. no. everything is not about you.

[@sheilawatson2927]

I'm proud to say that I am part Cherokee. My daughter and I feel one with nature and animals. We love our family heritage.

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@WinnieFinesse]

Lovely short documentary

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@starrmarie6969]

It's so beautiful when humans begin to reconnect with the Earth.

[@songstra]

I’m grateful for my Native friendships. I have learned traditions since childhood, that taught me respect for nature and all of that is sacred. Many people are absorbing the wisdom of the culture that celebrates the spiritual earth. Don’t give up on your distant cousins who do love you. ❤️

[@ChiefofTradez]

I've been teaching my kiddos to pow wow dance. As a kid I remember dancing under the northern lights in Canada and Montana. Native life forever✌😊

[@Emma_Sooo]

There are so many people who consider themselves just one race. Did anyone know that some Mexicans or Puerto Ricans or even other ethnicities are actually part-Native American? It makes sense. There is so much history that is separated into categories. We all relate to one another.

[@beautifulnature1814]

All indians should be proud of who they are. Your traditions, craftsmanship, wisdom and the great balance and love for nature. You are the keepers of the land. As from a child I have always admired you people. I think it is good that you make documentaries.🌷👍

[@Arrianna7989]

*native Americans*

[@leena1054]

Indian is an incorrect term, Indians live in India, Native Americans live in America

[@mrunknown2341]

Leena S Also Indian is even what “Indians from India” historically call themselves lol they are like 30+ languages and ethnicity’s that all look different and most wont even intermarry

[@Luckyiam888]

People still so ignorant that they say “ Indians “ your dad colon was lost and he was a barbaric primitive ignorant savage

[@jaxthewolf4572]

Thank you so much for the kind words, blessings 💕💞

[@Mek3590]

It brings tears in my eyes to see the indigenous peoples of america finally being represented. Finally being seen. Hi from an Oglala lakota!

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@cwaltzmusic]

I don't know why anyone would dislike this video. Why would you even watch if you were not interested in supporting native peoples in preserving their cultural heritage. I loved it and thank you.

[@balletribbons11]

This brought such healing tears to my eyes. I need more of this content. Thank you

[@indiaancientsuperpower4554]

So nice ...👍

[@lelouppe]

Americans insist on the Jewish genocide every day but do not recognize the one they created 4 centuries ago and it still lasts todaykzbin.info

[@hannahrozenberg3411]

I can relate when she said it was a miracle her people survived. I’m Jewish with roots from Russia, Poland and Lithuania, and not long ago I discovered a very distant relative of mine was killed by the Nazis in 41. People have tried to get rid of both Jews and Native Americans for years, and while it pains me to know what I do know, I am happy to say that we are both still here. May the hate stop so we can live in peace.

[@KSHvoiceactingofficial]

I love seeing happy Native American women! Sending happiness to all Native American women!

[@swayze2403]

As an African American female, I didn’t expect his to be relatable AT ALL. Their ancestral culture and heritage was ripped and stolen from them and were forced to adopt and assimilate with the white Americans just like my African ancestors. So weird.

[@Prince-gu8or]

You're weak that's why

[@ethanlotter6270]

LiveLaughLove Yep. In conquest, might makes right.

[@gameboyhotline3712]

Filippo Tommaso Marinetti hell rewards the barbarians who worship of Satan is made to life my violence and the man who is responsible for the irrigation of a nation deserves as much praise as you give to conquers. battles are lost in the same spirit they are won.

[@dgtor_official]

@@George-nx5lo Their is no need to insult anyone as I believe that you are also an intelligent person who has not learned about other people outside of themselves. They are people. They are still here. They have a culture. And America has been trying to take that from them.

[@dgtor_official]

@@George-nx5lo Yes. Some people actually do. While I would not call you that, you give me the very strong temptation to. Jews have been calling reparations. It was not their fault that Germany was taken over by a radical who was spoon fed lies about Jews when he was younger. It was not their fault and they were the victims of a very real and very horrific attack.

[@elviajerodelalba6257]

I am Descendent of the native Americans from the Mexico area, we also have Native Americans in Mexico, they are Either apaches, comanches, tarahumaras, tobosos, pimas, guarojíos, tepehuanes, pimas, ópatas, conchos, julimes, tapacolmes, tubaris, guazaparis, chínipas and more, and before them aztecs and Mayan and so on, I am proud to say their genes are in my blood, we are the first sons of the America continent and Descendants of warriors, we are brothers! Cheers and God bless you all!

[@karlyxoxo2]

As a native woman thank you for this!!!! Finally some REAL representation. This does a good job of showing our modern day lives.

[@SS_Nationalist]

Can you give me your mail id ??

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@irise6661]

i don't live in america but i still feel like we don't hear enough about indigenous people living today. their culture is very beautiful and i'm glad that indigenous youth is carrying it on to the next generation despite all that has happened

[@xinliu5646]

At that time, the fourth president of the United States, James Madison, issued a decree that "for every scalp of an Indian, a reward of fifty to one hundred dollars shall be paid, of which fifty dollars for children and women, and one hundred dollars for scalps from men over 12 years old. dollars😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@vamppanic]

as horrible as things are at the moment thank you for creating such an uplifting video and thank you to all those involved for showing us their beautiful culture

[@patcheslove5139]

I am a 72 year old lady in South Texas . I wish I knew for sure about my Native American Heritage . It's so nice to see you go home .

[@imosdefinite]

main girl's voice is so calming wow

[@m.h2247]

African here. Native American culture is beautiful. I’m surprised there’s not more documentaries about it. I hope it becomes a bigger part of history later on.

[@rebeccamilner4664]

I have so much respect for the native people and their culture. Im not from America but I still think they’re very resilient and strong people. Even after we ruin the land through pollution and ignorance, I can tell they will continue to survive because they’re all survivors.

[@maet8050]

You are a Blessed people, be proud, and never forget or lose your heritage. So beautiful. May your ancestors spirits be with you always.

[@ac12304]

This is beautiful. Thank you for documenting this. It's so important. As a young, Black woman I stand with you. ✊🏿

[@cyreineadams2199]

I felt a deep sense of longing. I’m half indigenous but my father couldn’t be in my life so I grew up without any connection to people who look like me. It give me hope to see indigenous faces that one day I might not feel so out of place in this racial world.

[@sapphirecamui6447]

I think it's very important for the younger generations to understand how important traditions, traditional clothes, and other things their ancestors tried not to forget, are.

[@dakoduh]

this is wonderful!! i’d love to see more of this representation it’s beautiful

[@lelouppe]

Americans insist on the Jewish genocide every day but do not recognize the one they created 4 centuries ago and it still lasts todaykzbin.info

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@CannonLord]

this video is beautiful, thank you

[@ricromrec]

I think most all Americans would like to "know" and feel closer to Natives, now more than ever. BRAVO I-D KZbin!!!!!!

[@shepherdwarriorKING]

I want native Americans to go meet South American Indians To see such an encounter would be an awesome thing And make a worldwide native Indian committee or something

[@monsterbunnybear1]

So happy I-D took the time to show all of you our world. 💕

[@0mega.mechan1c.]

💘ANGELIC 💘: that is what I think about the young women in this documentary. What they are accomplishing resonates on levels personal, cultural, historical, spiritual, and socio-political. And more besides if I think hard enough. These young Natives are Metaphysical MultiTaskers. 🌅

[@loveeaother3180]

Beautiful people Native Americans Love seeing them reconnect and bring back the old ways , language , stories ! My great grandmother was Blackfoot That is all I know

[@shiyanmeedin3109]

it is sad when they live like strangers in their own land. i've got so much respect for these people.

[@herveglandu4847]

Proud they don't give up the tradition, the culture, their roots. Strong peoples never give up. I'm french, and i respect your mind. Thank you for beeing who you are.

[@lilgh0stttt]

I really appreciate this short documentary on native american youth. Often times the media portrays my culture in a way that dehumanizes us, like we're not regular human beings like everyone else. intergenerational trauma affects so many people still, giving us a way to be heard to others helps to bring attention to the fact we still have a lot of issues stemming from the things our ancestors endured. I wish there was more content like this out there. :)

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@chittaranjan3868]

im also a tribal girl from India. Im from Oraon Tribe . Sending love to you people...Love from India ❤

[@mariadelcarmenmuniz406]

Forbidden to forget and a MUST to recognize! My deepest respect!

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@sandrodellisanti1139]

wonderful..i do remember, in 2002 i was watching the movie Dance me outside, hope, this movie will be available in DVD or Blu-ray.. so please you all stay safe and healthy, and many greetings from Brunswick in Germany..

[@bobbiwolfgang]

Keep healing. Keep growing. Keep celebrating. Keep strong. Stay who you are! Young, beautiful Native people...alive and free! A'HO 🔥🦅🐢

[@lorijosiegel8586]

This is a great documentary. The world needs you. Your culture is beautiful and rich. I have learned so much from my Native friends. Keep on keepin on!!! You are all wonderful, strong, real, brave and courageous. The world needs you, you are needed and wanted. Keep your sacred traditions they are the truth not this BS American society based on greed and criminality. I love you. I believe in you.

[@mercedesp1079]

This was so beautiful to watch. ❤️

[@ismaelgoncalves9184]

Hello Mercedes, see this video about the Europe occupation from America, please. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGTKZpWJl6iLjpI

[@lelouppe]

Americans insist on the Jewish genocide every day but do not recognize the one they created 4 centuries ago and it still lasts todaykzbin.info

[@garmd4953]

I'm an Arawak descendant. It is a miracle, love you all brothers and sisters

[@zenzettte3542]

💛 love this, much love from a Florida Seminole

[@acerdime5924]

This literally brought me to tears. I’ve never seen Native American culture expressed so beautifully authentically. I barely know anything about the culture but i really wanted to know more, so seeing this transcendant connection to nature and community felt like an almost religious experience. I can’t thank you enough for making this. 🙏

[@deepinside663]

I absolutely loved it, it is so rare to hear about our see Native Americans. Such beautiful humans and culture.

[@chicken1drum582]

i'm proud to be native. and honestly i'm happy our people's spirit isn't broken.

[@YogabyNanda]

such beautiful people, inside and out

[@avava444]

As an indigenous youth (ojibwe) I think it’s really important for other indigenous people, regardless of age, to see that they’re not alone. Many people around me use drugs and alcohol to get rid of any pain that they feel. I personally don’t use anything of that sort, but that has been a way for me to see the tragic trends that follow these strong people that do. It hurts my heart to see my fellow natives fall into this viscous cycle that is tragically bound to happen. As I get older, I see more clearly why people do what they do but it still hasn’t crossed my mind why they keep doing it if they know it hurts them, and those around. Not just talking about young people but people of all ages around the reservation. Anyway, I think this is an important way to reach out to those that are struggling and a little reassurance that they don’t have to keep going into theses tragic cycles. 💜🔴🌕⚪️⚫️💜

[@vinodkurup3713]

We should respect their culture...

[@MohitGupta-or2xo]

@00:40 this girl is wearing yellow/orange cloth which which is having all Indian art and Indian words printed on it. ✌🏼✌🏼 Two greatest civilizations. ❤️

[@juanjuan8179]

NATIVE AMERICANS, SHOULD BE TREATED WITH RESPECT, AT ALL COSTS. AND, WITH DIGNITY.

[@jamison1323]

Do you mean Indian all people born here are native dumb ass this whole thing of talking words is dumb

[@jeromepajean7452]

I am a 43 years old white skin french man. I don't know if in another life I was on your land but I just would like to apologise and say really sorry in name of white people for what we did to your wonderful people and to buffalos and nature and spirits. I love history about native american, it make me fell. I wish I was one of you in another life. Long live to all of you people and spirit and native american energies. Peace and Love Jerome

[@raphaelj3728]

According to immigration stats Less than 2% of Usa are native Americans other are immigrants from Europe in majority.

[@GIRLZ-ARE-HAWT]

Yeah do to genocide ...

[@masterjunky863]

2% are real americans

[@Palestine4Ever169]

Raphaël Jicquel Israhell is doin the same thing right now to Palestine

[@masterjunky863]

@@Palestine4Ever169Yes!

[@robw7676]

That depends how you classify Mexican migrants and other hispanic Americans. If you compare present day Spaniards and most 'Latino' Americans you can clearly see the influence of native ancestry on the latter. Most Spaniards look like French or British people. Many 'Latinos' are a substantial part native, they just don't have the directly handed down culture, their culture is a blend of European and Native South American.

[@adhdswamphag]

I met a wonderful Native American gentleman at the Grand Canyon. I could practically feel the warmth of his soul on my heart. That was 2 years ago, and I still think of him all the time, he sang a song that he loved and we shared stories. His kindness really touched my soul and inspired me :-)

[@harshitapathak9774]

I really loved it. It is important to spread such information all around the world and make people aware about all cultures and keep these alive, coz every culture teaches you something. Culture is such a big part of people's life and their identity.

[@shinigamieyes7779]

Aw man.. someone's cutting onions again 😢 I love the culture of the native people of this massive continent so much 💚💚

[@small_fries7573]

Same here. I'm Christian ✝️ and respect the Native Americans who are the real Americans!

[@small_fries7573]

May God bless you ❤ with encouragement and His love. I pray that you will find good individuals in your life. I pray that God will help you find happiness 😊 & joy. In His name we pray in Jesus Christ, amen ❤🎉

[@jonnihopson5560]

Good kids with warriors hearts! keep the healing and heritage alive ❤️

[@lelouppe]

Americans insist on the Jewish genocide every day but do not recognize the one they created 4 centuries ago and it still lasts todaykzbin.info

[@natashaburton7090]

I am so proud of you amazing women.Greetings from London from a compassionate black woman.

[@nothing-fv5xc]

I'm proud to be native American

[@nothing-fv5xc]

I mustn't have gotten the memo 🤣

[@small_fries7573]

God bless your people ❤

[@melissarivera7477]

Native Americans are gorgeous and blessed, never forget your roots. ❤️❤️❤️🧡

[@staror890]

with the hold that American media has within the West there should be so so so much more of this

[@dn2ze]

Rory Malone that’s because black people whine and bitch to get all the attention....

[@dgtor_official]

@@dn2ze Sir. Please be mindful of others on this chat. Black people do more than whine and they, in fact, have contributed much to America. Similar to the Irish, Mexican, Italian, and Native-Americans, they fought hard for their rights to be recognized as full citizens. We still face forms of discrimination now but it used to be worse. Humans, and I truly believe this, will always fight injustice.

[@dn2ze]

Girls Tor talk about “redskins” before claiming such things blacks have it way better then real locals of America the natives. Look at how fast “Blackface” was dealt with and yet we still see that racist term of a team “redskins” yet again black whine and bitch about mistreatments

[@dn2ze]

Girls Tor I am Full blooded Native blacks don’t know what struggles is. Look at most of them are even starting to claim they never came on slave boats. Blacks are no friends of Natives. In Canada it’s all about indigenous people and black people have no impact on the history too that’s why a lot of blacks of America from America are calling Natives “mongols” and they don’t even know the difference between First Nation and Inuits yet these same ignorant black propel label natives as “mongols” shows blacks of America are just as racist as their former slave masters

[@dn2ze]

Girls Tor mixed Natives don’t even claim to be “Native” in Canada but instead they are their own people

[@tioneepaul9880]

Love from one indigenous woman to another. Let's keep our cultures alive, we are Tangata Whenua! (people of the land) xx

[@aussies_are_white0057]

Tionee Paul black aboriginal natives in Australia are pretty much extinct. Of course that was part of the governments " breeding out" policy. Didn't know many native Americans still hung on to their culture.

[@gabriellemoristo519]

Coming from the Tohono O'odham Tribe I am Proud of who I am ❤

[@lelouppe]

Americans insist on the Jewish genocide every day but do not recognize the one they created 4 centuries ago and it still lasts todaykzbin.info

[@douglucas1617]

My grandfather and father looked native American my father Cherokee. Since I was a child I knew . I am a native, I know it in my soul. Out of place with others, I AM with my ancestors and they, when called upon are with me. Bury my heart at wounded knee and let me die in battle.

[@bluzcompany2293]

In the coming generations it shall be the indigenous people that will show us the way back to our mother .

[@meltulip2822]

I couldn't agree more, we desperately need their wisdom.

[@Mrsbehavin59]

Interesting - beautiful.....and then you scroll and see all the ignorant comments......why not say.....this is awesome - THANK YOU to whomever filmed this.....I’d would have loved to experience more.

[@mairekayla69]

growing up i always wanted to get to know my native american side of my family ( my mom side ) and i always pushed passed it due to me being quite light skinned along with my mom and grandma but the rest of the family is dark and tanned skin, i didn’t think i was dark enough to consider myself native american and i almost felt embarrassed now that i am older i want to bring back my culture that i pushed down and learn and be part of it no matter my skin i am a Native American woman and a proud one ( Piscataway and conoy pride baby ) ✊🏻✊🏻

[@tthomaskiss4539]

I pray to God to give you a lot of beautiful days, and I hope God bless you to have a great day today.

[@PumpkinMozie]

Native American culture deserves to be respectfully revered. History breaks my heart...

[@engwithrano7830]

I send you my respect 'my heart and my blessings' as north African girl Yup Europe did destroy a huge community of your people 'but you know that the soul wont die ... I hope one day.... everything change To the best!!

[@meriemn2186]

Hi, don't you think that some of their jewelry and clothing look like the amazigh's ones? I have always been amazed by it

[@davidtribuna5083]

i am non native,,but a had a late friend who was apache,,thru him I learned things and fell in love with native culture and beliefs...love this ,,thank you

[@Kwakimolo]

beautiful, loved the documentary. I am proud of the young people finding back connection to the core of their identity. that is spirit!

[@prabhatprabhat773]

Love & respect from India to the "First Americans"

[@reneelindenaux4767]

So happy to see you in your healing journey and keeping in touch with your ancestors and reviving the ancient memories, so glad you are sharing with the public and it warms my heart . Continue on your healing journey and it may inspire others caught in the "matrix" to let that melt away and become authentic human beings. May the Divine Presence/the GREAT Spirit continue to guide you and bless you individually, as a people for now and for all times. I know I have had Native blood before, but not this life. We live many lives and learn many lessons. Thank you for sharing

[@meltulip2822]

I love your comments, I feel exactly the same way, I'm not native in this life but my soul truly feels a connection

[@skylar1758]

I love this bring back the history and voice of the native people. this land all of us stand on in north america is sacred. lost to them and taken by us. it’s time to give it back and wake up