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Although the first “American Indian Day” was celebrated in May 1916 in New York, a month-long recognition of Native Americans did not happen until 1990. That year, President George H.W. Bush signed a joint congressional resolution designating November as National American Indian Heritage Month. Since then, the title has expanded to celebrate the heritage, history, art and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
In honor of this year’s National American Indian Heritage Month, Smithsonian.com recognizes two renowned Native artists for their bead and sculpture work, investigates why Native American languages are disappearing, explores Sitting Bull’s legacy through his great-grandson and offers a list of festivals, concerts and lectures at the Smithsonian Institution and around the country.
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