North American Ethnology
Definition of North American Ethnology as it relates to Cultures, American Culture, Literature
North American Ethnology refers to the systematic study and documentation of the cultures, societies, languages, arts, history, and folklore of Indigenous nations in North America, both past and present. It encompasses American culture as it pertains to Native communities, their literatures, traditions, rituals, and societal structures, while acknowledging the impacts of colonialism and assimilation on these communities.