The global impact of European colonization on Indigenous peoples was profound and often devastating. Colonization involved the appropriation of lands, resources, and cultures, subjecting Indigenous populations to violence, displacement, and assimilation policies. Diseases brought by Europeans decimated native populations, as they lacked immunity to new pathogens. Colonizers imposed foreign governance systems and disrupted traditional social structures. Indigenous peoples often faced cultural erasure through the suppression of their languages, religions, and customs. However, resistance movements emerged, leading to ongoing struggles for rights, sovereignty, and identity that persist today. The legacy of colonization continues to influence global discussions on justice and reconciliation for Indigenous communities.