Lahontan Elementary Celebrates National Native American Heritage Month

National Native American Heritage is recognized and celebrated every November, and last week, students at Lahontan Elementary were honored to see a presentation by local members of the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe.

November is designated for special recognition of the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. The month also presents a time to honor Native American veterans who have served in the armed forces to defend the nation.

The official designation of November as National Native American Heritage Month was signed into law in 1990. The celebration is sometimes referred to as American Indian Heritage Month.