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Native American

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Use 'Native American' with respect as it refers to diverse indigenous cultures and peoples. SlideMany Native American communities hold powwows to celebrate their heritage.
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Identity PrecisionPlay
'Native American' is a broad term; specify tribes when possible to acknowledge identity accurately. SlideThe Navajo are the second-largest Native American tribe in the United States.
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Not InterchangeablePlay
'Native American' should not be confused with people born in America; it refers to indigenous people. SlideShe is a Native American, descendant from the original inhabitants, not just born in America.