History of Native American Tribes
Learn about the RICH AND DIVERSE HISTORY of native americans.
![tribespeople in ceremonial dress](https://www.nativehope.org/hubfs/pillar-pages/tribe-resources/Mask%20Group%203.png)
![saddlebag symbol white](https://www.nativehope.org/hubfs/pillar-pages/tribe-resources/saddlebagsymbol-100-white.png)
The saddle bag symbol is a Native American symbol used here to represent the notion of “journey” or “story.”
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A LOOK BACK
Reflecting on Our Foundations: The History of Native American Life and Culture
The story of the North American Indigenous peoples is a story of loss, hardship, violence, betrayal, and misappropriation. It is also a story of community, spirituality, diversity, honor, and resilience.
Take a deeper look at the Native American story.
![Boy in headdress](https://www.nativehope.org/hubfs/pillar-pages/tribe-resources/Mask%20Group%203-1.png)
![day and night symbol white](https://www.nativehope.org/hubfs/pillar-pages/tribe-resources/Day-Night-100-white.png)
The days-nights symbol is a Native American symbol used here to represent the notion of “time passing.”
![river in a valley](https://www.nativehope.org/hubfs/pillar-pages/tribe-resources/Mask%20Group%203-2.png)
![white horse symbol](https://www.nativehope.org/hubfs/pillar-pages/tribe-resources/Horse-100-white.png)
The horse symbol is a Native American symbol used here to represent the notion of “journey.”
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