It's seems so logical to me to reach out and find out what our world/place was before we got here.  I am not only speaking of our native Americans but those in Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Alaska or where ever we roam. The native and indigenous peoples all over the world were always connected to our earth, found ways to use what was there and live life.  Our ways are NOT necessarily the right ways.  We are the ones that have a lot to learn from the people who came before us. Kind of like looking to the past at your family roots and the like.
We are all connected and important. When we allow ourselves to learn and live with others, we truly enhance to world we live in - and move toward a peaceful existence