Chief Dan George presents his thoughts on Native American and white civilizations in his introspective essay "I Am a Native of North America." He also asserts that "there was a strong regard for everything in nature that surrounded them" in his culture. He uses an experience with his father to reinforce this point. Chief Dan George is only one of many Native Americans who have written about their cultures and beliefs through essays. The writing style for this essay is simple and straightforward, making it easy for readers to follow along. There is very little formal grammar or punctuation errors. This shows that the writer takes time to edit his work before submitting it. This essay was written to encourage young people to keep their cultures alive by continuing to practice their traditions. It also encourages them not to forget where they came from because of the many obstacles that have been put in their paths over the years. Finally, it reminds them that there are still many things to be learned from their ancestors that can help all humans today. Native Americans were some of the first people to live in what is now called the United States. They had a strong presence in almost every part of the country before Europeans arrived. Unfortunately, most Native Americans were killed off during the European invasion. Only a few tribes were able to survive in remote areas where they were not likely to encounter settlers. There are several theories about why Europeans invaded America.