What to Watch: Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

Posted by PBS on November 17, 2026

Native American Heritage Month actually started as a weeklong celebration. In 1986, President Reagan declared November 23–30 “American Indian Week”, and since 1995, the entire month of November has been dedicated to recognizing the cultures, histories, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native communities.

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