1. Tribal influence is important and differentiates Native Americans from their non-Native American counterparts.

2. Native Americans see themselves as extensions of their tribal ancestry. This provides for belonging and security, which in turn allows them to form an independent system.

3. Native Americans self-judge to determine if they are a benefit or detriment to their tribe.

4. Many times, Native Americans who leave the reservation tend to lose their sense of personal identity as well as their tribal identity.