press powerkids life as an indian american ONE NATION FOR ALL IMMIGRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES ELLEN CREAGER
U S families with roots in the country of India are known as Indian Americans 4
WHO ARE INDIAN AMERICANS An Indian American is a resident of the United States who was born in India or who is descended from parents born in India Sometimes they are referred to as Asian Indian Americans so people do not confuse them with the indigenous peoples of North America Native Americans While all Indian Americans have roots in India they come from many different religions ethnic groups regions and economic backgrounds Some Indian Americans come straight to the United States from India Some come from other countries Many Indian Americans combine parts of Indian culture and American culture in their lives Some hold on to cultural traditions and values from their homeland These often include a reverence for their family celebrating holidays such as Diwali pronounced divali cooking foods from their homeland and valuing education 5
