American Indians have achieved a lot in defending their rights to land and a full role in society. However, due to the long extermination of Native Americans suffered the integrity of their culture. Today, Indians are struggling to preserve and revive their traditions and language. The older generation is struggling to get their children and grandchildren to combine modern lifestyle and cultural traditions of their people.
The Indians are well aware of their spiritual connection with the ancestors, turning to them for help and support. For the Indians there is no death of the individual: the ancestors live in them, and they will continue to live offspring.
One of the traditions of the Indians is the meeting of different tribes once a year at the festival, "Pow Wow", in which representatives from each tribe sit in a circle and sing a song tribalism. In the photo: Boys from St. Paul, Minn., during the annual celebration of Kyi-Yo Pow-wow at a university in Montana in Missoula, Montana.
While parents are busy with their chores during the fair Crow tribe, the young Indians entertain the fact that dive into the Little Bighorn River, near where in 1876. occurred legendary battle between the Indians and the U.S. cavalry. The battle ended with the Indians killed five attackers eye on them American Regiment.
Even young Indians are able to easily handle the horses. In the photo: The young members of the tribe bathe the horses in the Little Bighorn River during the fair Ravens in Edzhkensi Crowe, Montana.
Place of laying the foundation of one of the buildings of the university, which will deal with the study of culture of the indigenous peoples of America, illuminated by a local lad and sprinkled tobacco.
Shamanism and toteizm leaving only the tribes that live in the remote area of the United States. Currently, among the faithful Indians are more prevalent Catholics, Mormons, Adventists, and Pentecostals. In the photo: Janice Singer while serving Pentecostal Reservation tribe Ravens.
The total number of Native Americans according to the beginning of the 21th century, more than 60 million people, which is not so little. But the meeting tribesmen on the road can still be considered a reason to stop and talk. In the photo: Clinton Byrd takes out a cigarette, to entertain his friend Courtney Stewart and discuss a new car body repair center in their area.
Very picturesque nature sites Indian Reservation. One gets the feeling that landscapes are the same as were before the white man came. Photo: Horses tribe near the site of the Battle of Little Bighorn.
From generation to generation the art of making national clothes Indian people. Pictured: Joy Revonna Alamo waits until it would be taken back to the camp after the Fair parade.
To save the language of the subjects may be taught in the school for Indian children. In the photo: A student of the school at the time of immersion classes in Arlee, Montana.
Traditional dance competitions, costumes and various competitions at the fair during the festival "Pow Wow" help preserve the cultural heritage of American Indians. In the photo: Young dancers lined up in anticipation of assessing their dance during the celebration of the Kyi-Yo Pow-wow
Children are such contests and dressing make a great impression and deliver a lot of joy. Photo: Jaylene Keogh and Anthony Raydz Horse ("Rider") after the parade at the fair Ravens.
A mother to her children willing to go out of their way. And in costume Little Indians can attend a lot of manual work. Photo: Bobby Sox, sliding on the ice, preparing his grandson for the parade.
