"Adaptation to colonialism refers to the various strategies and changes
that indigenous populations undertook in response to the pressures and
influences of European colonization. This adaptation often involved
transforming social structures, economic practices, and cultural norms
to navigate the challenges posed by colonizers while attempting to
retain aspects of their identity and autonomy. The process was complex
and multifaceted, leading to both resistance and collaboration."
https://library.fiveable.me/key-terms/native-american-history/adaptation-to-colonialism