The Native Perspective

Write a story from the perspective of a Native American during the Gold Rush.

Often overlooked, Native Americans played a significant part during the Gold Rush, the influx of prospectors ultimately disrupted their culture and traditions significantly. In your story, explore how their lives changed with the arrival of strangers who regarded their land as a treasure trove. What were their thoughts, fears, or hopes during this period? The prompt should touch upon complex themes such as cultural clash, environmental changes, and the struggle to maintain identity amid forced upheaval.