Tag Archives: Department of the Interior
Tracing Native Ancestry
How do I trace my Native American ancestry? How do I become an enrolled member of a Native American tribe? Both commonly heard questions at our organization, the simple answer to each is “it depends.” To be fair, tracing Native American ancestry is just as difficult as tracing any ancestry. A great deal of information […]
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History of Native American Day
In many parts of the U.S., Native American Day is celebrated on the fourth Friday in September. Although not a “national” holiday, Native American Day is a time set aside by individual states to honor, recognize, and appreciate the rich cultural heritage and significant contributions of the indigenous people in their respective states. One of […]