Eurasian groups (particularly Siberian, Chinese, Japanese, and certain Pacific Islanders) have navigated the Pacific and/or Atlantic waters to-and-from America (North, Central and South) for countless generations. Current day Native Americans are the descendants of the identified nomadic Asian groups.
Autochthon/Aboriginal Americans are the original inhabitants of America (North, Central and South). They are the mound-builders, the pyramid builders, the ancient city dwellers, and the world-wide influencers of today. While the common narrative suggests melanated people throughout North, Central and South America are the descendants of West African groups, there is minimal verifiable evidence to prove so. In addition to the countless conflicting assertions.
THE NATIVE AMERICANS
THE AUTOCHTHONS/ABORIGINAL AMERICANS
Why is it important to know the distinction of the two groups? Easy, for self-knowledge. Self-knowledge leads to self-determination. Without the two, we are susceptible to adhere to the ideas and beliefs of others. Subsequently, we then accept, live by and regurgitate the narrative(s) created by others with little to no idea of their agenda(s). This detrimental practice has maintained a system of falsehoods, ultimately shaping what we think/believe/hope is "reality". These falsehoods have been living rent free in the minds of a vast majority of racially/ethnically diverse groups throughout North America. Let's break the cycle.
DO YOU KNOW THE DIFFERENCE?
What are your thoughts/feelings/wonders about this topic?