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NOVEMBER 2023

This month gives Americans dedicated time to consider the important contributions of Indigenous Peoples, honor their histories, and advocate for solutions to the struggles they still face today. Native Americans have been confronted with discrimination and hardship since European settlers first stepped foot on this land, and have remained familiar with injustice in many ways since (from the length of time it took to have this proper, nationwide observance, to their delay in voting rights, to current economic obstacles, and more).

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Stories Celebrating Native American History and Culture

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DID YOU KNOW

9.7 Million The number of those who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination population in the 2020 Census. The 9.7 million is 2.9 percent of the total population of all people living in the United States. This compared to 5.2 million (1.7 percent) in 2010.
574 The number of federally recognized Indian tribes in 2020. These tribes are spread across the United States from Florida to Alaska.
It wasn’t until 1924 when all Native Americans were granted citizenship after Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act.
Native American tribes have what is called tribal sovereignty, which means that they have the right to govern themselves—similar to a state government.
California, Arizona, and Oklahoma are home to the largest number of Native Americans, according to the 2010 Census.

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DIG DEEPER

Watch and Interact

Edpuzzle “3 Stories Celebrating Native American History and Culture” your teacher has assigned to you on Google Classroom.

Think I Pair I Share

Choose one of the following topics to discuss with your partner:

What are some traditions your family celebrate to honor your culture and heritage?
What did you find most interesting about the cultural traditions of the Indigenous people in the video?

https://edpuzzle.com/media/6181f36bf1c3ca418635d339

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Traditional Beading Activity

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https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov/for-teachers.html

https://www.amazon.com/UPINS-Thanksgiving-Decoration-Necklace-Bracelets/dp/B0C3D1TWC7/ref=sr_1_9?crid=19UVI5WX5SUA3&keywords=plastic+beads+yellow+and+red+and+brown&qid=1698867754&sprefix=plastic+beads+yellow+and+red+and+brown%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-9

https://www.amazon.com/Thanksgiving-Assorted-Necklaces-Bracelets-Earrings/dp/B0C9Z9BL46/ref=sr_1_6?crid=19UVI5WX5SUA3&keywords=plastic%2Bbeads%2Byellow%2Band%2Bred%2Band%2Bbrown&qid=1698867754&sprefix=plastic%2Bbeads%2Byellow%2Band%2Bred%2Band%2Bbrown%2Caps%2C207&sr=8-6&th=1

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Crafts

https://www.powwows.com/native-american-beadwork-a-rich-history-of-cultural-techniques/