A Paleoindian is any of the first indigenous peoples who settled in the Americas.

Europeans sought to spread their religion to indigenous peoples in the Americas through preaching trade and taking over indigenous peoples lands

Sometimes, Thanksgiving is known as Unthanksgiving. It is to honor the indigenous peoples of the Americas and promote their rights.

The institution of encomienda allowed Spanish settlers in the Americas to receive land and tribute from indigenous peoples in exchange for educating and converting them to Christianity. However, it often led to abuse and exploitation of the indigenous population.

A Palaeoamerican is another term for a Palaeoindian - one of the first indigenous peoples to settle in the Americas.