Introduction to American Indian Enculturation Enculturation, in a general psychological and anthropological sense, refers to the process by which an individual learns the traditional content of a culture and assimilates its practices and values. For American Indian and Alaska Native populations, this process is uniquely complex, extending far beyond simple cultural acquisition. It involves the […]
Introduction to American Indian Identity The concept of American Indian identity (often referred to interchangeably with Alaska Native or Indigenous identity, depending on context and location) is profoundly complex, multifaceted, and dynamic, representing a unique intersection of political status, cultural heritage, psychological experience, and communal affiliation. Unlike identity formation in many other ethnic groups in […]