A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2023 by President Biden
Published in October 2023 by WhiteHouse.gov
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Brief Overview
President Biden’s proclamation designates November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month, honoring the contributions of Native peoples and committing to support Tribal sovereignty and prosperity. The proclamation acknowledges historical injustices against Native Americans and highlights the resilience and essential roles of Native communities in American society. Biden’s administration has made significant investments in Tribal Nations, aimed at infrastructure, climate change response, and public health, while also emphasizing the importance of preserving Native lands and cultural heritage.
Highlights
- Recognition of Contributions: Native Americans’ invaluable contributions to the United States in various fields, including military service, science, and the arts, are celebrated.
- Historical Injustices: Acknowledgement of past violence and oppression against Native peoples and their enduring resilience.
- Administration Initiatives: Appointment of Native Americans in key positions, restoration of the White House Tribal Nations Summit, and formal recognition of Indigenous Knowledge.
- Historic Investments: Significant funding through the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act to support Tribal Nations.
- Public Health and Safety: Initiatives to address the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous peoples, and historic provisions in the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.
- Environmental Stewardship: Partnerships with Tribal Nations for co-stewardship of sacred lands and establishment of new national monuments.
- Call to Action: Encouragement for all Americans to observe National Native American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities.
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