Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is observed in the US throughout November. It recognises the histories, cultures and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples.

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November is Native American Heritage Month in the US, recognising the histories, cultures and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. It is a good time to learn from Native voices directly. You could read a book by a Native author, explore a tribal nation's own museum or cultural centre, or support a Native-owned business. Share your recommendations in [channel] so we can build a reading and watching list together.

November is Native American Heritage Month in the US, recognising the histories, cultures and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native peoples. It is a good time to learn from Native voices directly. You could read a book by a Native author, explore a tribal nation's own museum or cultural centre, or support a Native-owned business. Share your recommendations in [channel] so we can build a reading and watching list together.

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It's Native American Heritage Month in the US. Got a book, film or podcast by a Native creator to recommend? Add it to the thread.

It's Native American Heritage Month in the US. Got a book, film or podcast by a Native creator to recommend? Add it to the thread.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Encourage learning from Native sources rather than secondhand summaries. - Invite, but never expect, Native colleagues to share their perspective. - Avoid stereotypes and imagery, including costumes and mascots.

- Encourage learning from Native sources rather than secondhand summaries.
- Invite, but never expect, Native colleagues to share their perspective.
- Avoid stereotypes and imagery, including costumes and mascots.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

Centre Native voices and avoid stereotypes, costumes or romanticised imagery. Do not ask Native colleagues to educate others or speak for all Indigenous peoples.

Centre Native voices and avoid stereotypes, costumes or romanticised imagery. Do not ask Native colleagues to educate others or speak for all Indigenous peoples.

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Native American Heritage Month: What we're doing this year
It's Native American Heritage Month — here's how you can get involved
This week: Native American Heritage Month + team news
1 November: Native American Heritage Month at [Company]

How to feature this in your newsletter

Plan ahead — Add Native American Heritage Month to your content calendar at least 2 weeks before the date so you have time to gather content and images.
Choose your angle — Will you run a dedicated special edition, or include it as a section in your regular newsletter? Bigger events work well as specials; smaller ones fit into your weekly digest.
Involve your people — Ask employees to share their stories, experiences, or ideas related to Native American Heritage Month. User-generated content always gets higher engagement.
Include a call to action — Give readers something to do: attend an event, share a message, learn something new, or donate to a cause.

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