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Read. Follow. Verify.Presidential Proclamation: National Native American Heritage Month 2024
Record date · October 31, 2024
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What This Bill Does
President Biden has proclaimed November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month and November 29, 2024, as Native American Heritage Day. The document highlights the administration's recent policy actions regarding Tribal Nations, including infrastructure investments, land agreements, and a formal apology for the Federal Indian Boarding School era.
This proclamation serves as an official record of the current administration's policy priorities and historical acknowledgments regarding the relationship between the U.S. government and Tribal Nations.
Who It Affects
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Tribal Nations
The document outlines federal policy commitments, funding initiatives, and land management agreements that involve Tribal governments.
Native American-owned businesses
These entities are the recipients of federal contracts mentioned in the administration's economic reporting.
Key Facts
- November 2024 is designated as National Native American Heritage Month.
- November 29, 2024, is designated as Native American Heritage Day.
- The administration reports over $8 billion in increased federal contracts for Native American-owned companies since 2020.
- The President issued a formal apology for the Federal Indian Boarding School era.
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- The administration has entered into over 200 co-stewardship and co-management agreements with Tribal Nations.
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Formal Apology for Boarding Schools
The document highlights the first formal presidential apology for the Federal Indian Boarding School era, marking a significant shift in federal historical acknowledgment.
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