In order to preserve a culture, we need to listen closely to what they have to say. Their knowledge needs to be passed on to the children. To survive in a harsh environment is not learned easily. It must be learned correctly by an experienced teacher. It requires these traits to understand your environment.
Subsistence is an important part of life.
You need to share what you acquire with those who are unable to provide for themselves and to the community. We need to care for others who cannot for they are part of our lives. Essentially, it shows how people cooperate with each other to reach some sort of settement. Native people for thousands of years used technology to survive. Using resources off the land and learning new methods show adaptability.