Native American Heritage Month

To celebrate Native American heritage month, TODAY is sharing personal essays, stories and specials about the community and movement.

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Books

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Louise Erdrich recommends 5 books by Native and Indigenous authors

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author shares her reading list with TODAY.com.
Louise Erdrich and her favorite books
Louise Erdrich and her favorite books
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Does your town's name have Native American roots? The answer might surprise you

From Malibu to Chesapeake, many towns and cities have names that come from Native American culture.
United States Map with the portraits of Native American within the shape
United States Map with the portraits of Native American within the shape
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Native and Indigenous Voices

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Native and Indigenous Voices

Invite the Three Sisters — corn, beans and squash — to Thanksgiving

This Indigenous agricultural technique enriches land and preserves cultural heritage and promotes food sovereignty.
Squash, Green Beans, and Corn
Squash, Green Beans, and Corn
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Native and Indigenous Voices

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Native and Indigenous Voices

What does a red handprint symbolize? The meaning brings awareness to an ongoing crisis

For Native and Indigenous communities, 'No More Stolen Sisters' calls attention to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai with a red hand print, a sign that says "Stolen Sisters", and demonstrators showing up for Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls Day
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai with a red hand print, a sign that says "Stolen Sisters", and demonstrators showing up for Missing And Murdered Indigenous Women And Girls Day
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I grew up believing my biological parents didn't want me. Then I learned I was stolen.

"I felt so much pain that I had been carrying melt away."
Polaroid of Yvette McKinley as a child
Polaroid of Yvette McKinley as a child
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What is a powwow?

Native American Heritage Month is celebrated all November across the U.S.
Native American dancing at Pow Wow
Native American dancing at Pow Wow

20 quotes that honor Native American Heritage Month

Celebrate indigenous peoples with these inspiring quotes from Native Americans.
Louise Erdrich, N. Scott Momaday, and Joy Harjo
Louise Erdrich, N. Scott Momaday, and Joy Harjo

Indigenous doulas are helping Native moms take back their health after centuries of discrimination

Native communities have some of the highest rates of maternal and infant health problems in the U.S. A grassroots movement is trying to change that.
Photo collage of doulas
Photo collage of doulas

When is Native American Heritage Month?

Learn about Native American Heritage Month and how you can honor America’s indigenous people.
Three Native American women on a landscape, in front of a picture of a pow-wow
Three Native American women on a landscape, in front of a picture of a pow-wow