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November marks National Native American Heritage Month. Learn about the histories, cultures and contributions of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians.
Read about the history of Native American Heritage Month on the Library of Congress website.
Learn about the Lenape Tribe: Original Inhabitants of Scarsdale
By Jeanine Cole
By Jeanine Cole
Explore Native American stories
We Are Water Protectors
When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America. Carole Lindstrom is Anishinaabe; Michaela Goade is Tlingit and a tribal citizen of the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
When a black snake threatens to destroy the Earth and poison her people’s water, one young water protector takes a stand to defend Earth’s most sacred resource. Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America. Carole Lindstrom is Anishinaabe; Michaela Goade is Tlingit and a tribal citizen of the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
Download the publisher’s book companion activity kit with a note from the author and activities for exploration and reflection.
Shanyaak'utlaax̱: Salmon Boy
After a Tlingit mother gives her son a dried piece of salmon with mold on the end, he flings it away in disgust, committing a taboo. This offends the Salmon People, who sweep him into the water and into their world, where the name him Shanyaak'utlaax̱ or Salmon Boy. Find out what happens to Shayaak'utlaax̱ in this ancient Tlingit story.
Watch and listen to the read aloud in Tlingit with English subtitles.
Jingle Dancer
Jenna, a contemporary Muscogee (Creek) girl in Oklahoma, wants to honor a family tradition by jingle dancing at the next powwow. But where will she find enough jingles for her dress?
Jenna, a contemporary Muscogee (Creek) girl in Oklahoma, wants to honor a family tradition by jingle dancing at the next powwow. But where will she find enough jingles for her dress?
Thanksgiving
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We Are Grateful
The word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation.
Giving Thanks: A Native American Good Morning Message is based on the Haudenosaunee Thanksgiving Address.
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