The American Indian people are stereotyped in movies and literature. The First Nations People of the Americas are very spiritual. Although shy, they respond to sincerity and lifestyle-changing opportunities. These areas are usually away from industry, employment, and society's view. Native populations in the past ten years have grown dramatically.
Recent reports show strong declines in education and health.
Some of this is attributed to the return of casino funds. And yet, most tribal leaders feel a new future awaits the native people-it has been foretold by prophets in various native nations over the past 500 years. The prophets proclaimed that they would be free of bondage and suffering shortly before the return of the Creator. Their spiritual nature searches to know more of the returning Savior. Native Ministries has set a strategic plan to share the gospel.