A particular observation about American Indians is that they are natural environmentalists. This idea is illustrated in movies such as Dances With Wolves, which depicts American Indians in the outdoors, hunting, fishing and living in harmony with their surroundings. The tribes rely on the land and respect it rather than exploit its resources. When I think of American Indians as great outdoorsmen I also think of them as excellent trackers and guides. This, in part, comes from many stories of the g

There are many ways to eradicate these stereotypes and one of them is education. If we educate at a young age about American Indian cultures, past and present, then we can correct old perceptions one generation at a time. Another way is to incorporate a rating system for accurate or inaccurate information presented in historical or present day television programs, movies, and documentaries. The rating system could be similar to the parental guidance rating system used by the motion picture industry. If these changes were to take effect, people would be able to tell the difference between accurate and inaccurate information and lose the stereotypes often accompanying inaccurate information.

Though their cultures are certainly different, American Indians’ experiences are still similar in many ways to my own. Examples include the fact we both believe in some higher power, although perhaps not the same deity; American Indians also use the same technologies as I do, even though some perceptions try to portray Native American cultures as not having changed in the last two centuries.

Education and truth in advertising may help to

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