Many Native American tribes hold the belief that the Earth is a sacred being, that ancestors can communicate with the living, and that nature spirits control the forces of nature.

In some tribal cultures, totems serve as representations of clans or families, symbolize spiritual connections to animals, and are believed to offer protection against evil spirits.

Dreamcatchers are believed to catch bad dreams and prevent them from entering the mind, promote positive dreams and bring good luck, and protect against nightmares.

Shamans are believed to have the ability to communicate with spirits and the supernatural world, heal the sick and perform rituals, and lead spiritual ceremonies and guide the community.

Sacred sites are considered to be places where spirits reside and ceremonies are held, places of natural beauty and spiritual power, and places where ancestors are buried and honored.

Sweat lodge ceremonies are believed to cleanse the body and spirit, promote healing and well-being, and connect with the spiritual world.

Powwows are gatherings of tribes for social, cultural, and spiritual purposes, where traditional dancing, singing, and storytelling take place, and ancestors are honored and heritage is celebrated.

Medicine men and women use traditional healing methods to treat illnesses, provide spiritual guidance and support to the community, and interpret dreams and visions.

Vision quests are undertaken to seek spiritual guidance and direction, connect with the natural world and spirits, and test one's strength and endurance.

Sun dance ceremonies are held to honor the sun and ask for its blessings, involve fasting, prayer, and dancing, and provide an opportunity to connect with the spiritual world and receive guidance.

Naming ceremonies are held to give a child a name that reflects their identity and heritage, introduce the child to the community and seek blessings, and celebrate the child's birth and welcome them into the family.

Marriage ceremonies in many tribal cultures are unions between two individuals and their families, celebrations of love, commitment, and unity, and rituals that symbolize the joining of two souls.

Elders in many tribal societies are respected for their wisdom, knowledge, and experience, provide guidance and support to younger generations, and are often the keepers of tribal traditions and history.

Coming-of-age ceremonies mark the transition from childhood to adulthood, recognize the individual's responsibilities and obligations to the community, and celebrate the individual's unique talents and abilities.

Death rituals in many tribal cultures honor the deceased and their spirit, provide an opportunity for the community to come together and mourn, and help the deceased transition to the afterlife.