Ways to Celebrate Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month
Ways to Celebrate!
November marks National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The following are just a few suggested ways to commemorate the day.
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Attend a lacrosse game at a local high school or college
Lacrosse was one of many varieties of indigenous stick ball games being played by American Indians at the time of European contact. Lacrosse may have developed as early as the 12th century in the Americas, and played a significant role in tribal community and spiritual life. Originally these games, many of which lasted for days and included as many as 100 people rotating to play on each team, were said to have been played to give thanks to the Creator.
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Watch a film about or starring American Indians...
such as Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (2007). Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee is a chronicle of how American Indians were displaced as the U.S. expanded west. Based on the book by Dee Brown. |
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Replace beef with buffalo in your recipes
Try this recipe shared by Casey Lozar, an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes and Vice President of Resource Development for the American Indian College Fund. (click to view recipe)
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Read The Story of Tisquantum (Squanto)
Schoolchildren learn the story of Squanto, a Patuxet brave who helped the Pilgrims survive their first New England winter. But few Americans know the details of Squanto's life. Read more...
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