American Indians, also known as Native Americans, encompass a wide array of cultures, languages, and traditions, with over 570 federally recognized tribes in the United States alone. Indigenous peoples have inhabited North America for thousands of years, with evidence of complex societies dating back millennia, such as the Maya, Aztecs, Inca, and various North American tribes like the Navajo, Cherokee, Sioux, and many more. And their life has always been hard. However, despite facing colonization, displacement, and attempts at assimilation, many Native American communities have preserved their cultural heritage and continue to thrive, maintaining traditional practices alongside contemporary life.