Native American Missions

Native American Missions were efforts by religious groups, primarily Christian missionaries, from the 18th to early 20th centuries to convert and establish religious communities among Native American tribes. These missions aimed to introduce Christianity, education, and European cultural practices, often through establishing churches, schools, and missions. While they sought to aid and uplift Native communities, these initiatives also contributed to cultural assimilation and the erosion of indigenous traditions. The impact of these missions remains complex, blending efforts at spiritual outreach with broader historical processes of colonization and cultural change.