This Native American heritage month | Gabriel Hooso Ramos

A surge of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander families relied on a Tukwila free market for essentials Thursday, after almost a week without SNAP aid. | KING 5

Native American Heritage Month, celebrated each November in the United States, is a time to recognize and honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, and important contributions Native Community members have made in the past, present, and will continue to do so in the future. It is a time to celebrate the unique traditions, languages, and stories of our tribal communities. It is a time to acknowledge our enduring influence on U.S. history, culture, art, government, and environmental stewardship.

Native American on Instagram: "Happy Native American Heritage Month from Cherokee Historical Association! Our organization is affiliated with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, but there are 574 federally recognized Indigenous tribes in the United States. Each tribe is unique, with its own culture, traditions, and customs. During Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate both our shared histories and our cultural differences"