Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month was first formally recognized in 1990, and has been an annual event since 1994. The month recognizes the important role that the First Americans played in the creation and development of the United States. The official government site for NAHM has more information on the history of the Month, as well as links to information about significant Native Americans and the history, culture and traditions of Native Americans.

This resource collection from National Geographic includes articles, maps, and videos (targeted to educators of grades 3-12).

This link leads to a page of suggestions from First Nations about how to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Also included on this site are a Knowledge Center, links to webinars, videos and recipes, booklists and more.

The National Congress of American Indians works to serve "the broad interest of tribal governments and communities." Their website has more information on their work for Native American Heritage month, as well as information about the tribes and peoples of North America.

This page from 2021 has Videos highlighting the cultural stories of people of Native American and Alaskan Native heritage.

The National Park Service has information on how cultural heritage is celebrated at national parks across the country, as well as events that are being held during Native American Heritage Month.

The National Archives holds hundreds of thousands of records relating to Native American history, many of which are available digitally.

The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian has extensive collections as well online educational materials and research collections.

The Bureau of Indian Affairs was established in 1824. The BIA's mission is to "enhance the quality of life, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives".