Native American Heritage Month brings to mind the need to maintain Native American traditions, culture, and to remember our history.
Since my family and tribe continue to work on maintaining our traditions and culture throughout the year, now would be a good time to share part of our family traditions and culture. Moreover, it is a time to show the need for a continued resource to practice our tradition and culture.
Thank you for taking the time to read my blog today. My name is Amber Williams, and I am a proud citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and a board member of Hunter Health. This Native American Heritage Month is particularly meaningful to me — a true full-circle moment.
As a Diné (Navajo) tribal member born and raised on the reservation, my journey is deeply rooted in the values and resilience of my community. Growing up without running water, easy access to a grocery store, or affordable and quality healthcare, I witnessed firsthand the disparities that affect many Native American communities.
Native American Heritage Month is a time to honor rich cultures, traditions and histories of Native American People. I was asked to write a guest blog, and will attempt to address certain topics (CULTURE, TRADITION, HISTORY) that hold significance to me, and share life experiences that relate to my Native American Heritage.
November is Native American Heritage Month. I am Comanche, Pawnee and Shawnee, and for me, this is a time to celebrate who I am. To unite with my Native brothers and sisters and say, despite everything that has happened, “We’re still here.”
November marks Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native American people. For us, this month holds a special significance, as our own history is deeply intertwined with the Native American community.
