Native American traditions are diverse, encompassing spiritual beliefs, ceremonies, social customs, and art, centered around deep respect for nature, community, elders, and ancestors, with key practices like powwows, sweat lodges, drumming, storytelling, and vision quests maintaining cultural continuity and healing, despite historical suppression. Core values include sharing, cooperation, and distinct ethics, like serving elders first and honoring regalia as sacred attire, not costumes, emphasizing a holistic connection to Earth and spirit.