When we were learning "history" way back in the 1940's and 1950's - the people already living in North America were only referred to as "Indians".
It was only relatively recently that I learned/realized that the different tribes/nations (forgive me if I am referring to you incorrectly) were very different.
Geography probably had a lot to do with the different ways of surviving.
So - you might consider asking your friend a bit more about her heritage - and go from there.
Sidenote/Editorial:
I graduated from high school in 1959 - so am not aware of what is currently being taught.
I wish I had been more aware of the connections between climate and geography and "history" - I put "history" in quotes because I wonder about the accuracy of the accounts. I have learned more from researched historical novels than I did from what we were fed "way back then".
Generally speaking, there seems to be at least three sides/versions to every event. Person/Side A, Person/Side B, and what really happened and why it happened.
Last edited by bearisgray; 06-19-2021 at 06:27 AM.