Theories of the Future

In 1995 there were only 175 Native American languages left in America that were still being spoken and only 20 of them were being taught to kids within the Native community. Yet it is guessed that close to 200 languages have been lost over the years. 

Together with the loss of languages, the loss of traditions and cultures has been increasing. With the rising power of the U.S culture, Natives find it hard to hold on to what once was prominent in their lifestyles. And so the future of the Native American culture looks dim. 

NARA finds it it's duty to increase the awareness of this diminishing culture. If the original founders of America were to be forgotten and lost forever, then it would be a huge loss.