Cerritos College acknowledges the Tongva people as the traditional stewards of this land. As a public institution, we pay our respect to their ancestors, the people, and their future generations, for the ability to use this land to study and work.
We encourage you to learn more about the history of the land by going to native-land.ca and mapping the Tongva Villages (courtesy of Los Angeles Times.)
Explore this guide to learn more about Native American resources and to widen your understanding and awareness of history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans.
In 1990, November was designated as National American Indian Heritage Month when Congress passed and President George H. W. Bush signed a joint resolution.
The joint resolution states that “the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon Federal, State, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.” In 2008 the commemorative language was amended to also include the contributions of Alaskan Natives.
What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
For more information on this special month, take a look at the following websites:
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