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The impact of early global exploration on indigenous cultures was profound and often devastating. As European explorers charted new territories, they initiated contact with indigenous populations, leading to significant cultural, social, and environmental disruptions. The introduction of European diseases to which indigenous peoples had no immunity resulted in catastrophic declines in indigenous populations across the Americas and other regions[1][2]. Furthermore, the establishment of European colonies often led to the exploitation of indigenous peoples and their resources, the imposition of foreign systems of governance, and the suppression of indigenous cultures. Practices such as the enforced relocation of indigenous populations, the establishment of residential schools, and the prohibition of indigenous languages and cultural practices were common and had long-lasting effects on indigenous communities[2][3]. These historical interactions have left a legacy of marginalization and cultural loss that continues to affect indigenous communities today.

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[1] Globalization and Its Impact on Indigenous Cultures https://leadthechange.bard.edu/blog/globalization-and-its-impact-on-indigenous-cultures

[2] Impact of Colonization on Indigenous Peoples’ Culture https://opentextbc.ca/peersupport/chapter/impact-of-colonization-on-indigenous-peoples-culture/

[3] Effects of Colonization and Climate Change on Indigenous Languages https://www.science.smith.edu/climatelit/effects-of-colonization-and-climate-change-on-indigenous-languages/

[4] The impact of indigenous cultural identity and cultural engagement on … https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-017-4603-2

[5] Culture | United Nations For Indigenous Peoples https://www.un.org/development/desa/indigenouspeoples/mandated-areas1/culture.html