National Native American Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month is recognized each November. Its purpose is to celebrate the diverse and rich cultures, traditions, history, and societal contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN).
Although Indigenous peoples make up a significant portion of the United States population, much of their histories and cultures have been put aside.
As we celebrate National Native American Heritage Month, we encourage you to learn more about the Indigenous peoples of the United States. To help you learn more about the history of American Indians and Alaska Natives, we have provided the following list of informative resources.
U.S. Department of Interior, “Indian Affairs”
The U.S. Department of Interior’s webpage dedicated to American Indians and Alaska Natives provides various information on education, justice, economic development, and policies. They offer resources to help Native Americans find careers, pay for school, and much more.
In addition to the knowledge and resources offered, they allow for a more personal experience by letting individuals track their ancestry.
Visit their website at: https://www.bia.gov/
U.S. Census Bureau, “Facts for Features: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”
The United States Census Bureau provides statistics on a variety of topics, including many pertaining to Native Americans. These statistics offer a look into population, education inequality, tribe distribution, and more.
Visit their website at: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2021/aian-month.html
National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian offers individuals to see real pieces of Native history in Washington, DC and New York, NY. In addition, their website provides education through text and pictures for viewers at home. On their website, resources are also listed for those in need of help finding education, a career, and more.
Visit their website at: https://americanindian.si.edu/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), “Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center”
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers many informative articles and resources for those struggling with their mental health. They offer specific resources for Indigenous peoples, as well as education on the history and culture of Natives. Their “general resource” list is comprehensive, and offers a bit of everything relating to Native American heritage.
Visit their website at: https://www.samhsa.gov/tribal-ttac/resources
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