Indigenous Americans have been fighting to retain their cultural identity for decades in the United States. Even after attempts by the government at forced assimilation, many Indigenous Americans still retain a strong sense of identity. Many of the controversial issues regarding Indigenous Americans are rooted in differing views of how much freedom they should have in preserving and practicing their cultural traditions.

What Problems Face Native Americans?: -- Native American sovereignty should be abandoned / John Dendahl -- Native Americans sovereignty needs to be understood and respected / Mary Annette Pember -- No child left behind devalues Native American culture / Indian Country Today -- Native Americans face unique problems with alcohol / Mike Eshkibok -- Native Americans have lesser health care than other Americans / Bernadine P Healy -- Native Americans face unique issues with poverty / Housing Assistance Council -- What Place Does Native American Culture Have In Society?: -- Columbus Day should not be celebrated / Thom Hartmann -- Columbus Day should be celebrated / Thomas A Bowden -- Using Native American names for sports is degrading / Suzan Shown Harjo -- Using Native American names for teams can be done respectfully / John J. Miller -- What Is The Impact Of Native American Gaming?: -- Gaming is not a good solution for Tribes / John Hughes -- Gaming is a good solution for Tribes / Lance Dickie -- Native American gaming has had harmful effects on society / Jan Golab -- Native American gaming has not had harmful effects on society / John McCarthy -- Native American gaming is not a good way for Tribes to make money / Rich Lowry -- Native American gaming is a good way for Tribes to make money / Jeffrey R. Gudzune.