72 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).2 C HAPTER 6 Â· Saturation of the Terrestrial Carbon Sink in use and in landfills, (6) sediments of reservoirs andrivers, (7) atmospheric C fixed by U.S. ecosystems andthen exported by rivers, or (8) exported commercially(food and fiber).
The snake is an ancient symbol among indigenous people throughout the Americas. Often called the serpent, snake figures appear in Native American culture, art and religion. The symbolism of the snake relates to transformation, fertility, patience, feminine powers and healing.
Most Native American tribes have traditions about health and illness. In this fact sheet the term Native American is meant to include Native Americans and Alaska Natives. These traditions are not based on western science.Instead, they come from the tribeâs beliefs about how individuals fit in the web of life. This web includes the tribe, all humanity, the earth, and the universe.ative American traditional healing is a holistic approach to health. Each tribe has its own healing traditions. Traditional healers do not follow a standard procedure.