Think of any cause, whether it's a socio-political issue or support for a certain celebrity, and you'll find some kind of organization that supports it or tries to raise awareness of it. This is the case throughout the USA. Some groups are organized according to a specific background too, for instance according to their religion or their gender identity. For example, you will find a huge variety of Native American organizations in the USA.
Currently less than 2 percent of Americans identify themselves as Native American. They can be of the tribes often referred to as Indians or they can be indigenous Alaskans or Hawaiians too. Most Indians live outside of reservation land but whether they live on their tribal lands or in the cities, they face a number of issues simply because of their ancestry.
The way in which indigenous Americans have been portrayed by the film industry through the years has led to one of the biggest problems they face today, that of stereotypes. Many non-native people think of them as either the noble and wise old man who speaks in riddles, the fiery warrior with the flowing hair and shrill cry, the silly helper or the violent and hopeless drunk. However, there is much more variety among the descendants of the first Americans. For this reason some groups specifically aim to get rid of these stereotypes and to educate others about their people.
Indigenous people also face much racial discrimination, often because of the stereotypes that exist. In order to secure and promote their rights there are associations and activist groups who focus specifically on this. There are also groups that try to further cultural identity.
Red Nations people have been representing their heritage through their professions but often find that they still need the support of like-minded colleagues. Professional associations for indigenous people include groups for lawyers, business leaders, artists, writers, journalists and even cowboys on the rodeo circuit. They nurture younger talent and help their members. Other groups that provide support and assistance to their members are associations for war veterans.
There is a very high incidence of social issues like poverty, crime, gender-based violence and substance abuse among the indigenous Americans. The reasons for these problems are multiple but some groups focus on trying to remedy the situation. For instance, some set up college funds to help young people get a better education, which can help them have a better life. Others, such as the Navajo AIDS Network or the Indian Health Service, focus on health issues.
Environmental issues are also represented. Some organizations work for the protection of the environment in general. An example is the Indigenous Environmental Network. However, there are also activist groups who work for a particular environmental cause, such as proposed mining on their tribal land and how this will affect the community and the environment.
With the huge variety of Native American organizations in the USA, it's not difficult to find one that is suited to your interests. An online search is a good place to start. Otherwise, you'll find information in publications like newspapers or magazines such as Native Peoples Magazine, aimed at people of indigenous extraction.
Currently less than 2 percent of Americans identify themselves as Native American. They can be of the tribes often referred to as Indians or they can be indigenous Alaskans or Hawaiians too. Most Indians live outside of reservation land but whether they live on their tribal lands or in the cities, they face a number of issues simply because of their ancestry.
The way in which indigenous Americans have been portrayed by the film industry through the years has led to one of the biggest problems they face today, that of stereotypes. Many non-native people think of them as either the noble and wise old man who speaks in riddles, the fiery warrior with the flowing hair and shrill cry, the silly helper or the violent and hopeless drunk. However, there is much more variety among the descendants of the first Americans. For this reason some groups specifically aim to get rid of these stereotypes and to educate others about their people.
Indigenous people also face much racial discrimination, often because of the stereotypes that exist. In order to secure and promote their rights there are associations and activist groups who focus specifically on this. There are also groups that try to further cultural identity.
Red Nations people have been representing their heritage through their professions but often find that they still need the support of like-minded colleagues. Professional associations for indigenous people include groups for lawyers, business leaders, artists, writers, journalists and even cowboys on the rodeo circuit. They nurture younger talent and help their members. Other groups that provide support and assistance to their members are associations for war veterans.
There is a very high incidence of social issues like poverty, crime, gender-based violence and substance abuse among the indigenous Americans. The reasons for these problems are multiple but some groups focus on trying to remedy the situation. For instance, some set up college funds to help young people get a better education, which can help them have a better life. Others, such as the Navajo AIDS Network or the Indian Health Service, focus on health issues.
Environmental issues are also represented. Some organizations work for the protection of the environment in general. An example is the Indigenous Environmental Network. However, there are also activist groups who work for a particular environmental cause, such as proposed mining on their tribal land and how this will affect the community and the environment.
With the huge variety of Native American organizations in the USA, it's not difficult to find one that is suited to your interests. An online search is a good place to start. Otherwise, you'll find information in publications like newspapers or magazines such as Native Peoples Magazine, aimed at people of indigenous extraction.
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