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Over the past two centuries, the relationship between Native American people and Mormonism has included friendly ties, displacement, battles, slavery, education placement programs, and official and unofficial discrimination.[1] Native American people (also called American Indians) were historically considered a special group by adherents of the Latter Day Saint movement (Mormons) since they were believed to be the descendants of the Lamanite people described in The Book of Mormon.[2]: 196 [3] There is no support from genetic studies and archaeology for the historicity of the Book of Mormon or Middle Eastern origins for any Native American peoples.[4][5][6] Today there are many Native American members of Mormon denominations as well as many people who are critical of Mormonism and its teachings and actions around Native American people.[7]

History[edit]

Under Joseph Smith[edit]

The founder of Mormonism, Joseph Smith, was fascinated by Native Americans from an early age.[8]: 275  Scholars Lori Taylor and Peter Manseau believe religious teachings of then deceased Handsome Lake relayed through his nephew Red Jacket near Smith's town influenced the 16-year-old Smith.[9][10] Smith later stated that in 1823 a Native American angel visited him and told him about a record that contained an ancient history of Native Americans.[8]: 276  Smith said he translated this record from golden plates to The Book of Mormon. The existence of the "red sons of Israel" (i.e. Native American) was used as evidence for the authenticity of this account.[8]: 277 

Joseph Smith preaching to the Sac and Fox Indians who visited Nauvoo, Illinois, in 1841

Adherents saw Native Americans as part of God's chosen people and they believed that preaching to them was part of the gathering of Israel which will precede the millennium.[11]: 145 [12][13]: 20  The church's long history with Native Americans is tied to their beliefs about The Book of Mormon.[8]: 277, 279  According to sociologist Marcie Goodman, historically Latter Day Saints held paternalistic beliefs about Native Americans needing help.[12] Outreach to Native Americans became the first mission of Smith's newly organized Church of Christ, as the purpose of The Book of Mormon was to recover the lost remnant of the ancient children of Israel (e.g. Native Americans)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Native_American_people_and_Mormonism