This was not just a disruption of land ownership; it was a breakdown of every aspect of identity. This is due to the interconnected and complex nature of identity. It is impossible to attack a specific part of the identity without affecting all of it. However, through this disruption of identity, individuals and communities have responded and struggled to maintain a sense of identity. He grew and changed due to circumstances, but was never completely lost or destroyed. Native Americans are resilient peoples and when their identity comes under attack, they “disperse, vanish, become invisible, and then regroup to fight again another day” (Lobo 427). Maybe the answers aren't immediately apparent, but that doesn't mean they won't come. Native American identities, while weakened, have not faded, and people have found ways to let them