Native American Culture comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2014 to August 2020.
Native American Folklore, Selective Editing by Cryptozoologists
The speakers criticize the tendency of researchers to "weird-wash" Native American stories by keeping the names of creatures while editing out mentions of magic or interdimensional origins. They argue this reflects a modern bias that assumes indigenous people could not distinguish between natural and supernatural animals.
Native American Perspectives, Sasquatch and Windigo Taboos
The discussion shifts to the cultural acceptance of the paranormal within Native American tribes, where entities like Sasquatch and the Windigo are integrated into long-standing traditions. Chad Lewis observes that many tribal members are reluctant to speak openly about these beings, believing that acknowledging them can attract their attention or cause them to "turn against" the speaker. This cultural silence suggests that the actual number of sightings and experiences is likely much higher than what is officially reported to researchers.
