👉 Whitefootism is a term used in American Indian culture and folklore to describe an individual or group of individuals who have lived in a remote area for a long time, often living off the land. The term "whitefoot" comes from the word "white," which means pure or clean, and "foot," which refers to the footprints left by animals. Whitefootism has been used to describe different groups of Native Americans, such as the Haida, Salish, and Kooten