Final lecture of the series on the population of the USA. The indigenous population of the USA is extremely diverse. The Iroquois, Navajo, and other communities differ in territory, structure, historical experience, and worldviews. Therefore, reducing them to a single image from westerns or school textbooks is incorrect. Listeners will learn where these peoples live today and why familiar definitions of ethnic minority do not always convey their unique legal and historical status. A separate part will be dedicated to colonization and its lasting consequences. The discussion will cover land loss, forced relocation, pressure on languages and traditions, and how this trauma is reflected in modern America. The contribution of indigenous peoples to the culture of the USA is manifested in everyday life, literature, and cinema. Special attention will be given to authors who speak in the first person and change the perspective on the past and present of their communities. The lecture will be conducted by philosopher and historian Tatyana Ilarionova.