Why is native american so important ?

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Research shows that students who are immersed in their culture perform better academically, have higher self esteem, and lead more productive and happy lives. The American Indian College Fund, in addition to funding scholarships, also funds tribal college programs that enhance cultural and language preservation.
https://collegefund.org/blog/why-preserve-native-cultures/

For many Native American people, history is important because it establishes our sense of identity and belonging.

https://www.historians.org/publications-and-directories/perspectives-on-history/may-2000/educating-america-the-historians-responsibility-to-native-americans-and-the-public