National American Indian Heritage Month
The month of November is dedicated to Native American Indian Heritage Month. During this time of the year, we like to embrace rich and diverse cultures, traditions and acknowledge the important contributions Native Peoples provided for this country (NCAI, 2021).
Please take a moment to read more information on the National Congress of American, which provides us with ways to raise awareness as well as opportunities to educate the general public on tribes in this country. WeAreTeachers.com has free resources available.
November 1 – 2 — Day of the Dead
Día de Los Muertos, a holiday to honor and remember
November 8 — Diwali (Deepavali)
Indian Festival of Lights (Hinduism. Sikhism, Jainism and Buddhism)
November 10 — Birth of the B’ab
Honoring the Founder, Mirza Ali-Muhammed in 1819 (Baha’i’) begins on sunset day before.
November 20 — Transgender Day of Remembrance
Memorializes those killed by anti-transgender hatred and prejudice.
November 25 — International day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 26 — National Day of Mourning
Traditional Thanksgiving Day in the US is not celebrated by Indigenous Peoples. The National Day of Mourning was begun in Plymouth, MA by the United American Indians of New England (UAINE).
November 26 — Thanksgiving Day
November 27 — Buy Nothing Day
An International Day of Protest of consumerism
