The story behind National Native American Heritage Month

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Today marks the beginning of National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and learn more about the Native American cultures that have existed throughout history and still exist today. For thousands of years, the United States has been home to hundreds of different Native American cultures. None of these cultures are monoliths. There are many different languages, customs, stories, creations and other defining characteristics to be found among them; they are equally as unique as the diverse regions of the United States, as cultures are often influenced by the lands they inhabit. With that in mind, there are boundless rich cultures to learn