Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Cheer Passage of Resolution Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet, along with 44 of their fellow senators, celebrated the Senate passage of their resolution to recognize November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month.

"National Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to consider and recognize the contributions of Native Americans to the history of the United States," wrote the senators.

National Native American Heritage Month is observed to honor the contributions of Native Americans throughout history and into the present day to the United States and recognize Native American Tribes' unique cultures and heritages.

"Native Americans have made distinct and important contributions to the United States and the world in many fields, including agriculture, environmental stewardship, wayfinding, medicine, music, dance, language, and art," the senators continued.

Full text of the resolution available HERE.

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