Native American Day

Native American Day is celebrated every year on the fourth Friday of September, in 2022 this day falls on September 23rd. This is a great occasion to honor those who became part of America’s history before the USA was born. Unfortunately, Native American history is one of violence, strife, and was written in blood and tears. Today, representatives of the tribe have almost disappeared, but the remaining Americans honor traditions and remember events.

History

The mission of the holiday is to tell people about Native Americans, culture, traditions in order to change their attitude towards them. We are talking about the indigenous people who inhabited North America. Then the mainland was gradually inhabited by Europeans, conquered the land. But until now, people who could be found from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the shores of the Atlantic, from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, are an integral part of the history of America.

Interesting Facts

• Native American Day was declared a national day in 1998, and in 1990 South Dakota declared a year of reconciliation between the indigenous peoples of the Americas and the people of the Caucasus.
• The Mohawk hairstyle was named after the Iroquois tribe.
• If an artifact is found in Native American territory, it cannot be appropriated.
• It was the indigenous tribes of America who were the first to domesticate the variety of corn from which popcorn is prepared.

How to celebrate

Dedicate this day to learn about the indigenous tribes that inhabited the Americas. History, traditions, culture deserve attention and respect. Many American museums have collections of artifacts that tell about the life of the first people who inhabited the American continent. September 23 is a great occasion to visit such a museum. Native American Day hosts numerous events, visit the one closest to you.

When is Native American Day celebrated in 2022?

Native American Day is observed on the fourth Friday of September each year.

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