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The complex interplay between Indigenous peoples and European colonizers in North America was marked by trade, conflict, cultural exchange, and significant disruption of Indigenous ways of life. The resulting dynamics of power laid the groundwork for centuries of strife and resistance, shaping the evolution of both Indigenous nations and European settlers navigating the new world. The legacy of these early interactions continues to resonate in modern discussions about sovereignty, rights, and identity among Indigenous peoples today.