Echoes of the Past, Celebrating the Present, & Visions of the Future: A Reflection on #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth & #NAHM24 From the Past to the Present: Honoring Indigenous Cultures As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, I'm reflecting on the profound and lasting impact of Indigenous cultures on our nation an...

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#NAHM24 Post 29: Native American Heritage Day 🌟

Today, we celebrate Native American Heritage Day, a time to honor the cultures, contributions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples across the United States. 🪶🌎 #NativeAmericanHeritageDay #NAHM #HonorIndigenousVoices

#NAHM24 Post 28 🪶 Today, I honor the most influential Native American in my life, my Grandpa Albert Locklear. He was the embodiment of strength, hard work, and wisdom—a man who lived with purpose and left a lasting legacy. 💙 #NAHM24 #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #FamilyLegacy

How to Be a Respectful Visitor on US Native Lands Native American tourism experts on common mistakes non-Native visitors make—and how to be more mindful when you are arrive on tribal lands.

🪶 #NAHM24 Post 27 - Planning to visit Native lands? Check out "How to Be a Respectful Visitor on US Native Lands" by Kate Nelson.

To learn more, visit the article: www.cntraveler.com/story/how-to...

#NAHM #NativeHeritageMonth #RespectNativeLands #TravelMindfully

#NAHM24 Post 26 - Powwow dances reflect Indigenous culture and tradition, each with unique movements and regalia highlighting cultural significance, creativity, & connection to heritage. For more information please visit www.powwows.com
#NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

🌟 #NAHM24 Post 25: The Battle of Hayes Pond 🌟 On January 18, 1958, a pivotal moment in Lumbee history unfolded near Maxton, NC. The Ku Klux Klan planned a rally targeting Lumbee communities, but the Lumbee people united and confronted the Klan #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

🪶 #NAHM24 Post 24 honors Lowell Locklear (Dec 21, 1938 ~ Nov 18, 2020) From penning 13 gospel songs, including one with international airplay, to his induction into the Native American Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2019, his life was rooted in faith, humility, and service. #NAHM

#NAHM24 Post 23 honors the incredible achievements of Jim Thorpe, one of the greatest athletes in history. A member of the Sac and Fox Nation, Thorpe excelled in multiple sports, earning Olympic gold medals in both the decathlon and pentathlon in 1912. #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Indigenous

🌟 #NAHM24 Post 22: Brought to us the NIEA 📚🪶

Books to Explore:
1️⃣ To Remain an Indian – K. Tsianina Lomawaima & Teresa L. McCarty
2️⃣ On Our Own Terms – Meredith L. McCoy
3️⃣ Indigenous Community – Gregory A. Cajete
4️⃣ Power and Place – Vine Deloria Jr. & Daniel R. Wildcat

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#NAHM24 Post 21: Henry Berry Lowry 🪓

Today, we honor the enduring legacy of Henry Berry Lowry, a Lumbee hero and leader whose life became a symbol of justice and resistance during the tumultuous Reconstruction era.

#LumbeePride #IndigenousHeroes #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

#NAHM24 Post 20: 🌾🍲 Sean Sherman, also known as The Sioux Chef, an Oglala Lakota culinary visionary, is revolutionizing Indigenous food systems in his Minneapolis-based restaurant, Owamni.

#IndigenousFood #FoodSovereignty #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

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🌟 #NAHM24 Post 19: UNCP stands as a beacon of educational opportunity for Native Americans, particularly the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. Founded in 1887 as the Croatan Normal School, UNCP’s origins are deeply rooted in serving the Lumbee community.
#NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Education

This week, my daughter is serving as a Governor's Page, and I couldn’t be prouder! 🏛️✨ Regardless of political affiliation, this program is a tremendous honor, offering young leaders the chance to learn about government, develop leadership skills, and engage in public service. #nahm #NAHM24

#NAHM24 Post 18 - The Burnt Swamp Baptist Association established in 1881, the association became a spiritual and social hub for the Lumbee people and other Indigenous communities, fostering unity, cultural preservation, and resilience. 🪶 #NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #LumbeeHeritage

#NAHM24 Post 17 honors the remarkable legacy of Mary Dunn Harding, a trailblazer in education and community service. From her days as a student at Oak Grove Indian School to her 35-year career, Mary dedicated her life to enriching others. 🎓📚🪶❤️

#NAHM #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth