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On August 3, 1990 President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, thereafter commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month.<\/p>\nOn August 3, 1990 President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, thereafter commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month.<\/p>\n
But, the observance has roots that go back far earlier.\u00a0The first American Indian Day was actually declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York.<\/p>\n
How to honor Native Americans during\u00a0National Native American Heritage Month<\/strong><\/p>\n According to the National Congress of American Indians, “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.”<\/p>\n The National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), founded in 1944, is the oldest, largest and most representative American Indian and Alaska Native organization serving the broad interests of tribal governments and communities.<\/p>\n To learn more about\u00a0National Native American Heritage Month, please visit the NCIA<\/a>.<\/p>\n Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is the undisputed leader in\u00a01-on-1 tutoring in Nationwide<\/a> and southeastern Pennsylvania\u00a0for over 60 subjects.\u00a0<\/strong>The company also offers 1-on-1 SAT Prep, ACT Prep, and Test Prep, translating and interpreting in 21 languages, homeschool support, educational testing and more. For more information about Back to Basics\u2019 educational services, please call us at 302-594-0754.<\/strong><\/p>\n