When I first hear the word 'reservation' or 'Indian reservation', I instantly picture an image of a poor, unindustrialized, dry, flat land. Life would definitely be harsh to live on such place, like a separate own world disconnected from the outer society. However, some people might think the reservation may not be as bad as it sounds, or as how they are exposed in the media. The media may be exaggerating the cruel conditions of how Indians live. Thus, the average perceptions of Indian reservations can be contrasting to one another: either a content, suitable, cultural habitat, or poor, depressible, lacking community.
Seldom, there are dubious articles claiming how many Native American tribes live a wealthy, pleasurable life with productive income; sometimes they own rich businesses like the casino. Occasionally they possess personal boats, Hummers, and Escalades that are parked outside their reservation homes. Interestingly enough, Indians apparently live a life no different, perhaps better, than average Americans.
Unfortunately, there are hardly any positive reports revealed about the reservation land on a regular day basis. Examples of prosperous Native American tribes or individuals are rare, extreme cases happening in selective areas. Usually we hear about the isolated communities located outside the cities, being difficult to get food. Stores, towns, and other social public areas are almost impossible to reach, located approximately over 100 miles. Because of this, the people are segregated within the rest of the state, residing in a small population. Everyone stays close in a family-like environment. Indians are to survive depending on each other in the restricted, inconvenient area.
