November: American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

November 2009 is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. A little history: The U.S. Census Bureau states that the first American Indian Day was observed in May 1916. Later, President George H.W. Bush designated November 1990 as “National American Indian Heritage Month” when he signed a joint congressional resolution.

For American Indian and Alaska Native population facts, please click here to view the U.S. Census Bureau’s “Facts for Features.”