“National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. We celebrate Indian Country with its remarkable diversity of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures and peoples while remembering and honoring our veterans who have sacrificed so much to defend our Nation.” – U.S. Indian Affairs
Media & Resources
- nativeamericanheritagemonth.
gov | Exhibitions & Collections, Audio & Video, and resources for teachers. - “PBS Commemorates Native American Heritage Month with Unmatched Slate of Programming” – PBS
- Santa Cruz Public Library | Native American Heritage Month (November 2022)
- GLSEN | Native American Heritage Month Timeline
- PBS | Native American Heritage Month | All About the Holidays (Video)
Teaching LGBTQ History: Native Americans, Gender Roles, and Two-Spirit People by Rob Darrow, EdD
This lesson plan explores two-spirit traditions in some Native American cultures. Students will learn different perspectives on gender roles and gender expectations. They will contrast the beliefs and values within these traditions with those of early European immigrants.
Visit lgbtqhistory.org to view the full lesson plan
GSA Network | Two-Spirit Initiative
Two-Spirit youth deserve culturally competent programming and they deserve a voice in creating it. GSA Network will launch a Two-Spirit Initiative to bridge the gap between Native youth organizing and LGBTQ+ youth organizing. This identity-based initiative provides space for youth to bring their cultural practice into their organizing activities and supports our organization’s efforts to decolonize our curricula. Learn more at gsanetwork.org/resources/two-
