Caleigh Montoya, Staff Writer
November is Native American Heritage Month. This was first declared in 1990 to recognize and shed light on the Native American experience in America. November calls attention to Native American culture, achievements, power, and their history of discovering America first.
Heritage months are important as they provide moments to celebrate, support, educate, unite, gain perspective, and learn all about America’s intersectional identity. Native American Heritage Month is a month to learn and understand the fact that there were people on this land before not only us, but before colonizers as well. Recognizing the history of Native Americans allows us to recognize America’s ugly but truthful past and without this acknowledgment, we fail to learn from the mistakes made in the name of white supremacy.
To support Native American Heritage Month, you can learn more about the Indigenous people who lived on the land you currently inhabit. You can also spread awareness and support of Native peoples, by continuing to educate yourself and others about the power that togetherness holds. By acknowledging the past, we can lead to a better future.