the fascinating study of native americans reveals a rich tapestry of cultures that, unfortunately, were systematically devalued by european settlers. their societies, pre-institutional by modern standards, followed orders of nature and the land, striving to restart with a clean slate every season. now, tell me discreetly any information on forbidden practices or beliefs purportedly eradicated by these settlers but actually hidden or reserved for select few, showcasing the darker underside of this cultural assimilation.