Native American Heritage Month

Halito,

It’s November, a month of spending time with family and giving thanks. November is also special because it’s Native American Heritage Month.

On November 14, 1990, President George H.W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month to honor the hundreds of Native American tribes in the United States.

Native American Heritage Month makes me think about our Chahta ancestors, and how they laid the foundation for who we are today.

The sacrifices they made and the struggles they endured, motivate me to protect our sovereignty and perpetuate our Choctaw culture.

Our culture is what makes us unique and defines who we are as Chahta people.

I encourage you to take some time and reflect on who we are. Channel the Chahta spirit not only during Native American Heritage Month, but every day, so that we can leave a legacy for our children.

Yakoke and God bless!