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NAT’L NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

November is Native American Heritage Month, first declared by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.

The month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Native American Heritage Month is also an opportunity to educate the general public about Native Americans, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which Native people have worked to conquer these challenges.

To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, try any of the following:

  • Read a book by a Native American author.

  • Listen to a podcast by a Native American.

  • Visit one of many Native American museums, heritage centers, or historical sights.

  • Try a delicious Native American recipe.

  • Watch a movie or documentary about or by a Native American.

  • Participate in or watch a game of Lacrosse.

  • Follow Native American activists, educators, and organizations on social media.

  • Attend one of many seminars, performances, or events honoring Native American culture.

  • Research a Native issue in your area, join it, and/or take action.

  • Make a donation to the Mass. Center for Native American Awareness (MCNAA).

 During Nat’l Native American Heritage Month, MCNAA is very busy and participates in a number of virtual and in-person events raising awareness about the issues in the region.