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30 Ways You Can Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month
…we are celebrating American Indian Heritage Month (#AIHM) and sharing ways you can get involved and create impact throughout the month.
Operation Thanksgiving Hope: Feeding Native Americans This Holiday Season
In actuality, the first official mention of a ‘Thanksgiving’ celebration occurred in 1637, after colonists brutally massacred an entire Pequot village and subsequently celebrated the victory.
Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day
This year, PWNA is encouraging everyone to sign our #NativeAware petition that supports House Bill 5473 to permanently change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day nationwide.
Early History of Christmas in Native American Communities
Today, Christmas is celebrated in many diverse ways and is considered one of the most celebrated holidays throughout the world. So, how did the early Native Americans celebrate Christmas?
The History and Significance of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680
The Pueblo Revolt against the Spaniards began on Aug. 10, 1680, and by September, Spanish settlements ceased to exist in the state of New Mexico.
Thanksgiving, a Time to Remember
“I tell them, you listen to the Indian version and then you’ll understand why some people don’t celebrate [Thanksgiving].†Join PWNA in supporting a positive holiday for Native American families.
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