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Welcome to Native American Heritage Month!
What is Native American Heritage Month?
It is a time that aims to provide a platform for Native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life.
When did it begin and how?
President George H.W. Bush declared that November would be Native American Indian Heritage Month in 1990.
New York celebrated "American Indian Day" beginning in 1916 as the first official government occurrences of recognition.
In 1976, Gerald Ford proclaimed a week in October as "Native American Awareness Week." This was the first time the federal government official recognized a Native American Celebration.
In 1980, Ronald Reagan and Congress passed and created "American Indian Week" to be celebrated at the end of November.
In 1990, George H.W. Bush and Congress created "National American Indian Heritage Month" to be observed for the entire month of November.
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