The impact of colonialism on indigenous cultures was profound and often devastating. Colonization resulted in the disruption of traditional societies, destabilization of economies, and the imposition of foreign values and governance. Indigenous populations faced violence, land dispossession, and the spread of diseases that decimated communities. Cultural practices, languages, and identities were suppressed or altered as colonial powers sought to assimilate indigenous peoples into their systems. However, indigenous cultures have demonstrated resilience, and many continue to adapt and revive their traditions despite the legacies of colonialism, affirming their identities in contemporary contexts.