November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month celebrates the rich and diverse cultures and traditions of Native people and acknowledges their important contributions.
From their ancestral lands to their artistic expressions, American Indians and Alaska Natives have shaped the fabric of the United States. Their traditions and languages continue to inspire and enrich our society.
To learn all about the history of the American Indians, the GPO Bookstore offers the Smithsonian’s Handbook of North American Indians series. It is the ultimate resource for Native American history across various regions of North America. The multi-volume hardcover reference set is intended to summarize what is known about the prehistory, history, and cultures of the aboriginal peoples of North America north of the urban civilizations of central Mexico.
How to Celebrate:
- Learn about history: Dive into the history and culture of different tribes.
- Support Indigenous businesses: Purchase from Native-owned businesses and artisans.
- Attend cultural events: Participate in powwows, cultural festivals, and art exhibits.
- Educate yourself and others: Share knowledge and promote understanding.
Let’s come together to appreciate the resilience, creativity, and strength of American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
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International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on August 9th. It is a day dedicated to honoring indigenous communities’ rich cultures, traditions, and contributions worldwide.
A few years later, the Senate and President Reagan designated November 23 – 30 as “American Indian Week.” Then in 1991, Congress passed Senate Joint Resolution 172 (Pub. L. 102-123) authorizing and requesting the President to proclaim the month of November 1991, and the month of each November thereafter, as “American Indian Heritage Month.”
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