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There is no "one set" of acceptable definitions and every person will have arguments against both of those sayings as well as "Indigenous American" or "Indigenous People" as such any of these terms when used respectfully does not cause a problem. Be aware though that certain other colloquial terms can get you in trouble (Redman, Skin, Buck, Squaw, Chief, and combo's of those, etc.)
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 9y agoEither one is fine. Since Native Americans are the original people of America, it seems more appropriate to some people. The term American Indians kind of sounds like a reference from Christopher Columbus (a man disdained within the Native community) since he believed he was in India, which is where the Indian term came from. However, many Indian people prefer to be known as that which they have always been known, Indians, feeling that anyone born here is an American Native while only the original peoples are American Indians.
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∙ 12y agoYes, American Indians are also referred to as native Americans although most prefer to be called Indians.
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Is Ivan Parker part Indian?
Internet sources say he is part Native American. I suspected Cherokee since he lives in North Carolina, but have not been able to confirm this.
Lewis and Clark also encountered almost 50 Native American tribes Name two from the Pacific Northwest?
hi many ask wHAT ARE NATIVE AMRICAN I SAY THERE PEOPLE OW YOU SHOULD RESPECT
What colors were native American teepee's?
i would say kind of like a vase would be the color
How do you translate American names to Indian names?
It is not usually possible to translate a name into any native American language, since there is no direct correlation. Native naming traditions are completely unlike modern American names, some of which are meaningless modern inventions and others have their roots in European traditional names.For example the Sauk leader known widely as "Black Hawk" was really called Makata imeshekiakiak, meaning Black Sparrowhawk. No American name is anything like this in meaning (sparrowhawks are not black, but for native Americans a spirit animal or bird can be any colour).In some cases native attempts at pronouncing English or French names were influenced by the lack of certain sounds in the native languages: for example, the Mi'kmaq could not say the French name Francois-Joseph properly and instead used Blamswe-Zozep - but this is not a translation, simply a native attempt to say the unfamiliar foreign name.The same applies to many other native American languages.In the Crow language of Montana, when referring to a specific person, native names traditionally end with "sh". So if they are talking about someone today who is named Joe, they say Joesh - again this is not a translation, simply a combination of a modern English name and a native name ending.
What was the biggest disrupter of native American life?
I'd have to say the white man, or European settlers. and:loss of culture
How do you say blue in native american indian?
There are about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
How do you say kitty in native American Indian?
Poozhaaz in Ojibwe
How do you say the phase my soul mate in native Indian language?
There are about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
How do you say you're a good person in Native American Indian?
There are thousands of Native American languages - you need to be specific in order to get a translation.
How do you say say in the Indian language?
There are about 450 Languages spoken in India and about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
How do you say Flaming Arrow in Native American Indian language?
There are more than 450 Native American languages. You would have to be more specific.
How do you say God bless you in American Indian language?
There are about 450 Languages spoken in India and about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
What are some female Indian names?
Here are a couple of good links -- you didn't say if you meant Native American Indian or Indian from India.
How do you say where are you in Indian language?
There are about 450 Languages spoken in India and about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
How do you say snapping turtle in native American Indian language?
There are around 200 different Native American languages - please pick one and ask again.
How do you say war in Indian?
There is no such language as "Indian". More than 450 languages are spoken in India. (If you were referring to American Indian, there are more than 700 different Native American languages).
How do you say hallo in Indian?
There is no such language as "Indian". More than 450 languages are spoken in India. (If you were referring to American Indian, there are more than 700 different Native American languages).
