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How to be an ally to Indigenous people this American Indian Heritage Month

When you think of American Indians, do you think of the Cherokee? Or perhaps tribes in the western United States, like the Sioux, Shoshone or Apache? You may be surprised to learn that North Carolina is home to more than 130,000 American Indians. That number includes eight tribes and four urban Indian organizations. In fact, North Carolina has the highest Native population east of the Mississippi River! November is American Indian Heritage Month – a time to celebrate and raise … Continue reading “How to be an ally to Indigenous people this American Indian Heritage Month”