We are conducting a shelter (bad weather) drill.
According to the National Congress of American Indians, "The Navajo Nation reservation would comprise the 42nd largest state in the U.S., and is larger than the following 10 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia. An additional 19 tribal nations are each larger than the state of Rhode Island, while 12 tribal nations are each larger than the state of Delaware."
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Picture retakes are Thursday November 17th.
In 2019, there were 324 distinct federally recognized Native American land reservations.
In 2019, the Indigenous Peoples' population was 6.9 million in the United States (or around 2.09% of the total population).
CMMS says to our Veteran’s…..Thank You For Your Service. #2710
Yearbooks are on sale!!! Only $30
While most Native Americans were able to vote starting in 1924, many laws at the state-level prevented voting rights for all. It took over 40 years following 1924 for all 50 states to allow Native Americans to vote.
All drills are complete. Thank you!
The fire drill is complete. We are transitioning into a secure drill
We are conducting a fire drill.
Kona Ice tomorrow 11/10!
Grateful Gertie…..#2710
Capturing Kids Hearts Faculty meeting!!
Staff bonding getting to know one another on a deeper level and continuing to Capture the Hearts of our Students.
There are currently 574 different federally recognized Native American tribes (approximately 229 are located in Alaska, and the rest are located in 35 other states).
The first year of dedicating November as "National American Indian Heritage Month" was in 1990, Under President Barack Obama in 2009, the celebration title was changed to "National Native American Heritage Month."
In mid-October 1976, President Gerald R. Ford proclaimed the first national, week-long observance for American Indians: "Native American Awareness Week."
It’s Football playoff time! Let’s support our Foxes and wear Red,White and Blue this coming Thursday 11/10 . Then after school, go to the community Pep Rally at Ed Locker Stadium.
It wasn't until 1924 that all Native Americans were granted citizenship, after Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act.
In September 1915, the president of the Congress of the American Indian Association, Reverend Sherman Coolidge (an Arapahoe), worked with the goal of making American Indian Day observed across the nation, as well as fought for U.S. citizenship for Native Americans.
