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Proc 8595ProclamationObama · DCeremonial

Proclamation 8595

National Native American Heritage Month, 2010

This proclamation designates November 2010 as National Native American Heritage Month and November 26, 2010 as Native American Heritage Day, calling on Americans to commemorate with appropriate programs and activities. The text includes extensive historical and policy context about Native American issues and administration achievements but contains no substantive policy directives, mandates, or regulatory changes.

Federal Register Open PDF 75 FR 67907

Impact dates

  1. Native American Heritage Day

  2. Start of National Native American Heritage Month

Key directives

  • Proclaim November 2010 as National Native American Heritage Month
  • Call upon all Americans to commemorate with appropriate programs and activities
  • Celebrate November 26, 2010 as Native American Heritage Day

Timeline

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • November 2010 observance period
  • November 26, 2010 Native American Heritage Day

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Text references past 'broken promises' and current disparities but offers no new policy commitments
  • Mentions of prior legislation (Affordable Care Act, Tribal Law and Order Act) are retrospective, not directive
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