CRCSD recognizes that November is Native American Heritage Month. It’s also commonly known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. This designated time helps acknowledge our Native community’s important contributions and celebrates their diverse cultures, traditions, and histories.

We are sharing online resources in classrooms and below for more information.

Online Resources for Learning

Read: Do American Indians Celebrate Thanksgiving?

Watch: PBS Video: Meskwaki Powwow

Visit: Meskwaki Cultural Center & Museum

Teach: Teaching Resources

Speak: Honor Native American Heritage With the Words You Use-And the Words You Avoid

The Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi, known as Meskwaki Nation is Iowa’s only federally recognized Indian tribe. Their settlement is located in Tama, Iowa, and is comprised of more than 8,624 acres, has more than 1,450 enrolled tribal members, and is the largest employer in Tama County.

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