November 25th, 2024

The 111th Congress jointly approved this day June 26, 2009, to honor the achievements and contributions of Native Americans to the US. This day encourages people of the US, as well as federal, state and local governments and interested groups and organnizations to honor Native Americans with activities. Activities relating to (1) appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to observe Native American Heritage Day, (2) the historical statues of Native American tribal governments as well as the present-day status of Native Americans, (3) the cultures, traditions, and languages of Native Americans, and (4) the rich Native American cultural legacy that all Americans enjoy today. 

Source: www.nlm.nih.gov/nativevoices/timeline/597.html