By Isabel S., Sentinel Staff Writer; Ruby W., Guest Writer; Olivia C., Sentinel Spread Writer
Origin of the month
In 1990 President George W. Bush approved and designated the month of November as “National American Indian Heritage Month” (some other names the month is called includes “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”).
Why it's important
Native American Heritage Month is a time to recognize and remind current day Americans of the people who were here first.
It exists to acknowledge native people and their contributions to the past and present day, in an attempt to amend the gaps in the traditional education system.