Native American Culture

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Ever since Americanization of indigenous tribes, it has left traumatic impacts that now have us forgetting our language, loss sense of community, culture, and damaged land. We were abused and neglected. Left with scars and wounds of the past that haunts and lingers throughout the generations.. As a female native statistics show that I am more likely to be victimized, develop serious health problems, drop out of school, and be in poverty. Yes I admit I not the smartest or the brightest I like reading, learning about my cultural heritage,history ,and japanese anime.
Academically speaking I was doing fine until 2014 when I went through too much change and overwhelmness at once. That resulted in depression ,loneliness, no motivation, and a thought
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With that I declared to myself to join the fight to save lives, make a difference by providing medical care throughout my community. I wish to gain the knowledge needed to help my people and future patients,
Every year diseases are breaking out and getting stronger than the antibiotics. Same thing with the vaccinations.But with the new technology we are developing cures, and making breakthroughs to battling the microscopic world.Although with the navajo people conditions,we may not fast enough to fix the damages.Compared the the national living standards ,we are basically living in third world decree. Some elders don't have drinking water, electricity, livable housing,and quick access to medical facilities. There are too many factors that contribute to the tribe’s poor health . Its horrible that newer generations don't come back with their knowledge to fix these problems. I want to help elevate the problematic issue and change the way its

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