Something I found interesting while reading the preparation material, is that this subject fits very well with a quite controversial political discussion. I am, of course, talking about the refugee crisis, and the negative attitudes toward Middle Eastern cultures, particularly in Europe and the USA. The magazine describes very well that the argument from far-right groups about maintaining a clean, European culture is rather invalid. This is because there is no clean culture – multiple groups and cultures throughout history have influenced every other culture. The Viking age in Norway is a good example. We see this era as the root of Scandinavian culture today, but the fact is that the Vikings were very much influenced by catholic culture, for instance, as Norway was Christianized at this …show more content…
Due to the many disputes surrounding the arrival of the Europeans centuries ago, it is important for people like Ahaun Tone Gope to preserve their cultural heritage. One way to do this is through their names. In contrast to most western cultures, your name in Native American culture can actually signify identity or resemble an important event. To give an illustration, Native American names can be translated to things such as “panther”, “people of royalty” or “struck across the forehead with a hatchet by the enemy”.

When our grandparents die, the cultural heritage that they possess will go with them. Therefore, it is significantly important for Native Americans to carry this on through their names – whose cultures are notably vulnerable to assimilation and fading away. A strong people needs a strong, common culture. If Native American communities should continue to exist for additional centuries, they must carry on with their traditions and culture.

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“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and souls of its