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National American Indian Heritage Month, 2007
A Proclamation By the President of the United States of America
National American Indian Heritage Month is an opportunity to honor the many
contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives and to recognize the strong
and living traditions of the first people to call our land home.
American Indians and Alaska Natives continue to shape our Nation by
preserving the heritage of their ancestors and by contributing to the rich
diversity that is our country's strength. Their dedicated efforts to honor their
proud heritage have helped others gain a deeper understanding of the vibrant and
ancient customs of the Native American community. We also express our gratitude
to the American Indians and Alaska Natives who serve in our Nation's military
and work to extend the blessings of liberty around the world.
My Administration is committed to supporting the American Indian and Alaska
Native cultures. In June, I signed the "Native American Home Ownership
Opportunity Act of 2007," which reauthorizes the Indian Housing Loan Guarantee
Program, guaranteeing loans for home improvements and expanding home ownership
for Native American families. Working with tribal governments, we will strive
for greater security, healthier lifestyles, better schools, and new economic
opportunities for American Indians and Alaska Natives.
During National American Indian Heritage Month, we underscore our commitment
to working with tribes on a government-to-government basis and to supporting
tribal sovereignty and self-determination. During this month, I also encourage
Federal agencies to continue their work with tribal governments to ensure sound
cooperation. Efforts such as on-line training programs will improve interagency
collaboration in the Federal Indian Affairs community and help to strengthen
relationships with tribes, building a brighter future for all our citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America,
by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the
United States, do hereby proclaim November 2007 as National American Indian
Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans to commemorate this month with
appropriate programs and activities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of
October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of
the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-second.
GEORGE W. BUSH
Calling of the Tribes POWWOW
March 14 – 16, 2008
Terrebonne Livestock Arena
221 Moffet Road
Houma, LA
For more information call (985) 879-2373 or (985) 856-3953
American Indian Arts on Review
Sponsored by Four Winds Tribe, Louisiana Cherokee Confederacy
April 5, 2008
9 AM – 5 PM
Allen Parish Civic Center
Oberlin, LA
Live demonstrations and exhibitions displaying Louisiana Indian culture
and art forms. Indian fry bread, bustle and fans, bead work,
ceremonial-dance classes, Indian dolls and various artists will provide
a hands on opportunity to interested guests.
For more information contact Jackie Womack at 337-825-8641
or by email:
talkingleaves2003@yahoo.com
15th Annual Choctaw – Apache Traditional POWWOW
May 3 – 4, 2008
Zwolle Intermediate School Gym
Championship Drive
Zwolle, LA
For more information visit
http://www.choctaw-apache.org/CATE.ORG/15th_annual POWWOW.htm
The Clifton Choctaw Tribe is taking orders for containerized Long
Leaf Pine Seedling.
For further information please contact Betty
Clifton, Office Manager.
Betty Clifton, Office Manager
1146 Clifton Road
Clifton,
LA 71447
318-793-4253
FAX: 318-793-4211
ecri@bellsouth.net
The Clifton Choctaw Tribe is
also taking orders for Native American Arts and Crafts.
For further information please contact
Kathleen Thomas at 318-793-9277.
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