Native American Heritage Month was first established in 1990 under President George H.W. Bush. “Native American Indian Heritage Month,” as it was originally called, was established by a congressional resolution which recognized the many contributions Native peoples have made to the United States, offers Weitzel.

November is Native American Heritage Month, with varied activities and events in Utah aimed at spotlighting Native culture and contributions.

In recognition of November being “National Native American Heritage Month,” the Historical Society of Florham Park hosted a program called “FIRST PEOPLE – The New Jersey Connection”

A new exhibit at the Baltimore American Indian Center pushes ahead to this year's 48th annual Pow-Wow in celebration of Native American Heritage Month. Memories of past pow-wows line the walls at the Baltimore American Indian Center.

Around 70 dancers of all ages gathered in the Bemidji High School gym on Saturday evening to celebrate music, dancing and culture in honor of Native American Heritage Month.

Northwest Missouri State University finished celebrating National Native American Heritage Month with an event teaching the community how to make dreamcatchers.

In 1990, the Bush administration designated the month of November as what would eventually be called “Native American Heritage Month.” Since then, there have been annual proclamations to allow for the continued celebration of Native American Heritage Month.

While the Torres Martinez Cahuilla Bird Singers played their first song as a part of the Native American Heritage Month Celebration on Wednesday afternoon at Hahn Plaza, three dancers performed traditional moves in front of six musicians.