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What makes a mountain, hill or prairie a 'sacred' place for Native Americans?

  • Written by Rosalyn R. LaPier, Visiting Assistant Professor of Women's Studies, Environmental Studies and Native American Religion, Harvard University
imageA woman holds Pope Francis' head during his meeting with representatives of indigenous peoples at the Vatican on Feb. 15, 2017.L'Osservatore Romano/Pool Photo via AP

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