Historical Perspectives

Take some time to learn about National Native American Heritage month, the recent Presidential Proclamation declaring October 11^th as National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and historical events and people that have shaped the Native American experience.

U.S. Perceptions of Indigenous Peoples: The Epic Mistory | Jodi Gillette | TEDxBismarck – YouTube (Ted talk by Jodi Gillette challenging our perceptions of Native American history and heritage)

National Native American Heritage Month (Awareness & Celebration of Native American Heritage month through the National Park Service)

A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2021 | The White House (Written proclamation of Indigenous Peoples’ Day declared on October 11, 2021)

Native Americans: Tribes and Facts | HISTORY.com – HISTORY (Full length documentaries, short documentaries, and articles related to Native American history and heritage)

Native American Heritage Month (pbs.org) (Full length documentaries, short documentaries, cooking videos related to Native American history, people, heritage, culture, and social justice issues)