Here are some resources in honor of National American Indian Heritage Month:

• American Indians : First People of America and Canada: Turtle Island. At this site you will find American Indian Legends, Native words of wisdom and quotes, Treaties and Agreements, Native Poems and Prayers and more.
• American Indian Quotes
• The Creation of American Indian Heritage Month – A brief history: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

• American Indian Heritage Foundation Relief, motivation, and resources for Native Americans. Programs, tribal directory, activism, indigenous literature.

• American Indian Heritage Month Resources from Fact Monster American Indian Heritage Teaching Resources from Smithsonian

• Battling for Liberty: Tecumseh’s and Patrick Henry’s Language of Resistance

• Presidential Proclamation
• The National Register of Historic Places

  The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the history and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives during National American Indian Heritage Month. This month is dedicated to recognizing the intertribal cultures, the events and lifeways, the designs and achievements of American Indians and Alaska Natives. As part of the observance, this site showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units. Join the National Register in paying powerful tribute to the spirit of American Indians and Alaska Natives, and their contributions to our history.

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