Having pride in being a Native American is an important part of who they are, giving them a sense of belonging that would be lost if they moved away from it. Growing up on the reservation until adolescence greatly shaped who they are today. Almost all of my relatives on my father's side live on the reservation, it was my father who moved to another state to pursue a career. I'm curious if this move has affected him in the areas of community and cultural activities. During my own teenage years, I attended powwows with my family and my sisters even danced there, which strengthened my connection to my