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🦅 Native Americans for Beginners: Who Were the Indigenous Peoples – An Overview

January 14, 2026 by WildflowerSoul

Indigenous Culture: 🦅 Indianer für Einsteiger: Wer waren die Ureinwohner – ein Überblick

When you hear the word “Indian,” certain images likely come to mind: teepees, feathered headdresses, buffalo hunts. But these images tell only a tiny part of an incredibly diverse and complex story. The Indigenous peoples of the American double continent – from the Inuit in the icy North to the Mapuche in southern Chile – … Read more

Why is it no longer acceptable to use the word “Indian”?

September 17, 2025 by WildflowerSoul

Indianer Häuptling mit Federschmuck - buntes Aquarell Gemälde

The term “Indian” is now considered inappropriate and racist. It is important to understand why the term is viewed as problematic and what impact it has on the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The Term is Misleading The term “Indian” originated from a mistaken assumption by Christopher Columbus, who believed he had reached India when … Read more