American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month Resources
Montana University System Resources
November is Native American Heritage Month and is also referred to as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
“The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.” - Statement from the National Congress of American Indians
Activities that celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month can create sustained interest in learning about the distinct and unique cultural heritage of American Indians, setting the tone and creating connections for a year of integrating Indian Education for All across Montana University System Campuses.
Below are links to information across the Montana University System that are designed to support a greater understanding of efforts across the System to grow American Indian student success:
American Indian Student Success Dashboard
Indian Education for All for One MUS Course
Resources for Native American Indian Students UM
Montana State University Indian Education for All Workshops & Resources
Native American Resource Directory
Additional Resources
National Native American Heritage Month
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment
for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution
and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry
and traditions of Native Americans. More info....
Navigating AFC Collections Geographically: Rocky Mountain Region
The American Folklife Center continues to use new digital tools to support remote
discovery and access for our resources by users of all kinds. Whether you are a community
scholar, a teacher, an academic researcher, a creative artist, or a curious consumer
of local culture we hope that our geographically-oriented research guides offer an
entry point into the rich collections and resources maintained at the Center!
From the Director: As the Montana University System continues to grow American Indian student enrollment and retention on our campuses, we seek to find new ways to create a campus culture that recognizes and celebrates American Indian students. I encourage you to use these resources to celebrate Native American and Alaska Native Heritage Month.
Additionally, I want to thank Mike Jetty, Kate Shanley, Kathi Meier and Ariel Donohue for their help in the development of this important resource.
Sincerely,
