Indian Culture

Our Hearts Fell to the Ground Indian culture is viewed, as a timeless past because the most recent past caused by the white man was so destructive and horrific. If the immediate past were held in as much regard as the timeless past people would not be so inclined to hold such pride for our wonderful nation. The Indians are viewed in a very generic way. All Indians are viewed the same. Depicted with painted …

…respect it gives off the wrong idea about Indians on the other hand it is a modern way for the Indian to take back some of what was taken from them. “In battle Indian warriors did not abandon traditional beliefs and rituals; if anything they reaffirmed and intensified them because the need for spiritual protection was greater than ever (72).” To this day the Indians are still holding on and now perhaps even making a comeback.