Community Celebrates Native American Heritage Month

Communities across the U.S. are celebrating Native American cultures this November, coinciding with Native American Heritage Month. In Madras, Oregon, St. Charles Health partnered with Warm Springs tribal leaders to hold a cultural celebration featuring a Native market, emphasizing healing and respect for the land. The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation in Connecticut is engaging with state officials to advocate for allyship and promote awareness of their history, highlighting the importance of teaching indigenous studies in schools. In San Antonio, Texas, community members are advocating for their sacred prayer space at Brackenridge Park amid city development, citing the disruption of their cultural practices. Meanwhile, the Native American Heritage Club at Bayfield Middle School in Colorado educates students about diverse indigenous cultures through guest speakers and community connections. These events reflect a broader movement to recognize and honor the contributions and histories of Native American peoples.