Native American Misconceptions

The history of Indian and or Native Americans has been one of the leaders of misinformation in the education system. Growing up attending public schooling, history of Native Americans was very brief and missing many details. Three myths or misconceptions about Native Americans are; all tribes speak the same language, all tribes get along with one another and are all peace, and that Native Americans all still live on reservations. All of these misconceptions are due to lack of proper information being taught and communicated. Dealing with the first myth, it’s absurd to believe that all tribes of people would speak the same language. Here in America today, there many different languages spoken and no official language. Many people believe English is the officially language of the country but it isn’t. All tribes are unique amongst themselves and have separate traditions, culture, and ways of communication. Just as modern Europe is full with many different languages, Native Americans spoke different languages all over their territory (which is now the United States.) Most people are only familiar with only a few tribes do to public education and lack of concern to investigate this information themselves. Culture in Clemson, SC is completely different than in San Francisco, CA, so why would someone believe or think they were …show more content…
Growing up as a kid, we were put under the impression that all Native Americans lived in Oklahoma in reservations to this day. It is important to destroy these misconceptions in society. In today’s society, only the poorest groups of Native Americans live on reservations. Conditions of these reservations are very harsh, so it is evident why people would not want to live in such a place. The largest number of Native Americans live in major urban areas. These myths need to be put to a stop because they are for on incorrect, assaulting, and stereotype these people