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Ha, Ha! The term "Native American" applies to over 100 different groups of people that were encountered on the continent of North America upon the arrival of the Spaniards and later Anglo-Europeans. There is no one "Native American" language as is suggested in the movies. As an example, Navajo tribal members can not converse with members of the Sioux tribe in a single language.

Additionally, the idea that Native American could use "Sign Language" to communicate with different tribes, is nothing more than another misconception. "Sign Language" is a technique often used when any people of different ethnic origins meet. The simplest form of using "sign Language" between people not having a common language would be the act of drawing of pictures in the sand.

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