Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month was established in 1990, and it takes place annually in November. Other names include National American Indian Heritage Month and National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
In this guide, you will find free resources, lesson plans, and activities, which are meant for the classroom and can also be explored at home.
To learn about the month, view photographs and videos, and more, visit https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/
Resources from the National Museum of the American Indian
Resources from Educational Organizations
National Indian Education Association: Student-Centered Digital Learning Activities
National Education Association (NEA): Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month
Resources from the Government
National Archives - "Native American History": Includes federal records, treaties, photographs, and more
The White House: A Proclamation on National Native American Heritage Month, 2021
Resources from PBS
Native American Heritage Collection: Features short videos that focus on Native American scientists, authors, artists, and more
PBS: How to Honor Indigenous Peoples with Your Kids, Today and Every Day
eBooks and Audiobooks via Sora
November is National Native American Heritage Month: A collection of 202 eBooks and 62 audiobooks. Access by logging in at soraapp.com with your Rising Tide email address
The New York Times (Recent Articles)
Members of the 3rd and 4th Division Navajo code talker platoons of World War II, dressed in their unit's uniform, pose for a group photo during a commemoration of the landing on Iwo Jima
National Archives / via https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/images/
