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In the Algonquin tradition, Gitche Manitou was a spirit being who created life. All things had balance with other life, in the concept of Manitou, which is similar to beliefs such as Shintoism. In this case, beings are not in a type of hierarchy of power with their creator but there is a balance in life that attempts to maintain harmony in the world through different forms of life, with humans being one of these forms. This lack of clear hierarchy of power distinguishes it from Old World beliefs that generally emphasized a hierarchy of power among gods and beings. Hopi mythology also emphasizes balance and harmony. Tawa is the creator spirit, but things, including humans, are created to be in harmony with each other. The Kachina dancers and masks that Hopi wore were intended to help maintain harmony in the world, preventing chaos from reigning, which may initiate the end of the world. In general, North American native communities displayed far less hierarchy in the relationship between spirits/gods and humanities, emphasizing connective relationships that keeps a type of balance or harmoney.

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