The Indigenous peoples of the Americas are groups of people native to a specific region that inhabited the Americas before the arrival of European settlers in the 15th century and the ethnic groups who continue to identify … See more

Peopling of the Americas
Pre-Columbian era
While technically referring to the era before See more

Plants
For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples domesticated, bred, and cultivated a large … See more

The following table provides estimates for each country in the Americas of the populations of Indigenous people and those with partial … See more

Application of the term "Indian" originated with Christopher Columbus, who, in his search for India, thought that he had arrived in the See more

Indigenous historical trauma (IHT) is the trauma that can accumulate across generations and develop as a result of the historical ramifications of colonization and is linked to mental and physical health hardships and population decline. IHT affects many … See more

Cultural practices in the Americas seem to have been shared mostly within geographical zones where distinct ethnic groups adopt shared cultural traits, similar technologies, and … See more