How did assimilation pressure negitively affect both Wekwaa-Giizhig and Louis Fritsche?

Assimilation pressure negatively affected Wekwaa-Giizhig and Louis Fritsche by forcing them to abandon their cultural identities and traditional practices. Wekwaa-Giizhig, as an Indigenous individual, faced the erasure of his heritage and community ties, leading to a loss of cultural pride and connection. Similarly, Fritsche experienced the imposition of external cultural norms that alienated him from his roots, causing internal conflict and emotional distress. Both individuals struggled with the repercussions of losing their unique identities in the face of dominant societal expectations.