National Native American Heritage Month, 2022

This proclamation designates November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month and November 25, 2022 as Native American Heritage Day. It recounts historical injustices against Native Americans, highlights Biden Administration initiatives benefiting Tribal communities through infrastructure, healthcare, and climate investments, and urges Americans to observe the month with programs and ceremonies.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 66531

Impact dates

Nov 25, 2022
Native American Heritage Day observation
Nov 1, 2022
National Native American Heritage Month begins

Key directives

Proclaim November 2022 as National Native American Heritage Month
Proclaim November 25, 2022 as Native American Heritage Day
Urge all Americans and elected representatives at Federal, State, and local levels to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

Timeline

Immediate

Proclamation takes effect upon signing; November 2022 designated National Native American Heritage Month
November 25, 2022 designated Native American Heritage Day

Near term (90d)

Urged observation of November 2022 with programs, ceremonies, and activities

Long term

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Risks & tensions

Document describes past administration actions as context but these are not directives in the proclamation itself; no new funding or policy mandates are created by this proclamation
References to 'American Rescue Plan,' 'Bipartisan Infrastructure Law,' and 'Inflation Reduction Act' describe already-enacted legislation, not new proclamation-driven action