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Essay / The Importance of Native Identity - 1890
It was not just a disruption of land ownership; it was a disruption of all aspects of identity. This is due to the interdependent and complex nature of identity. It is impossible to attack a specific part of identity without affecting its entirety. However, in the face of this disruption of identity, individuals and communities have reacted and fought back to maintain a sense of identity. She grew and changed due to circumstances, but she was never completely lost or wiped out. Native Americans are resilient people and when their identity is attacked, they “scatter, disappear, become invisible, then regroup to fight again another day” (Lobo 427). The answers may not be visible immediately, but that doesn't mean they won't come. Native American identities, although weakened, did not fade away and people found ways to let them