David White Eagle Merchant's Blog – November 2012 Archive (3)

Presidential Proclamation -- National Native American Heritage Month, 2012



NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, 2012



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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA



A PROCLAMATION



As the first people to live on the land we all cherish, American Indians and Alaska Natives have profoundly shaped our country's character and our cultural heritage. Today, Native Americans are leaders in every aspect of our society -- from the… Continue

Ronald G. (Little Crow/Konkontu Peauwe) Henries, Sr.

August 31, 1932 to October 26, 2012

Ronald G. (Little Crow/Konkontu Peauwe) Henries, Sr., 80, of Providence, RI was called home Friday, October 26, 2012 after a six-year battle with colorectal cancer. He was at home with his beloved family. The tribal statesman and Algonquin elder, revered for his cultural knowledge, contribution and legendary ceremonial pouches throughout Native America, was husband and soul-mate to his wife…

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