Teacher Jennifer's note: I live in San Jose, home of the Tamian Muwkekma Ohlone. I encourage you to learn more about the Native Americans in your community!
Interior takes new steps to protect the historic Chaco Canyon and its greater connected landscape in northwest New Mexico;
the Secretary joins Indigenous people around the world for "Rock Your Mocs" Day;
the newly-signed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will include significant investments to address the climate crisis and its effects on our most vulnerable communities; (read more)
Secretary Haaland and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sign an agreement that could bring green transportation technology to our national parks;
the first commercial scale offshore wind project in the United States breaks ground in Massachusetts;
Interior's Investigator Training Program gets reaccredited at the federal level;
the Okaloosa darter makes a remarkable recovery in Florida;
and Arkansas' autumnal colors shine in our social media Picture of the Week!
This month we honor the gifts of our ancestors by celebrating Indigenous knowledge, traditions, language, and culture.
But at Interior we do that every day.
All of our work is done with the leadership of President Biden and an all-of-government approach to ensure Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and Island communities have a seat at the table.
Native American history IS American history, and it is only by recognizing that history that we can build a future that is equitable and inclusive. Happy National Native American Heritage Month!
POP QUIZ:
USCIS 100:59. Who lived in America before the Europeans arrived?
USCIS 100:87. Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
USCIS 100:94. What is the capital of the United States?*
USCIS 100:12. What is the “rule of law”?
USCIS 100:41. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the federal government. What is one power of the federal government?
USCIS 100:42. Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states (and tribes). What is one power of the states (and tribes)?
USCIS 100:28. What is the name of the President of the United States now?*
USCIS 100:35. What does the President’s Cabinet do?
USCIS 100:36. What are two Cabinet-level positions?
USCIS 100:91. Name one U.S. territory
Learn more:
Citizenship Resources for Native American Heritage Month post
