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Proclamation 9669 of October 31, 2017 

National Native American Heritage Month, 2017 

By the President of the United States of America 

A Proclamation 

American Indians and Alaska Natives are inextricably linked with the history 

of the United States. Beginning with the Pilgrims’ arrival at Plymouth Colony 

and continuing until the present day, Native American’s contributions are 

woven deeply into our Nation’s rich tapestry. During National Native American Heritage Month, we honor and celebrate the first Americans and recognize their contributions and sacrifices. 

Native Americans have influenced every stage of America’s development. 

They helped early European settlers survive and thrive in a new land. 

They contributed democratic ideas to our constitutional Framers. And, for 

more than 200 years, they have bravely answered the call to defend our 

Nation, serving with distinction in every branch of the United States Armed 

Forces. The Nation is grateful for the service and sacrifice of all American 

Indians and Alaska Natives. 

My Administration is committed to tribal sovereignty and self-determination. 

A great Nation keeps its word, and this Administration will continue to 

uphold and defend its responsibilities to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The United States is stronger when Indian Country is healthy and 

prosperous. As part of our efforts to strengthen American Indian and Alaska 

Native communities, my Administration is reviewing regulations that may 

impose unnecessary costs and burdens. This aggressive regulatory reform, 

and a focus on government-to-government consultation, will help revitalize 

our Nation’s commitment to Indian Country. 

In addition to adopting policies to enhance economic well-being of Native 

American communities, my Administration will always come to the aid 

of Native American people in times of crisis. In the wake of Hurricane 

Irma, I signed the first Presidential Emergency Declaration for a tribal nation. 

We will ensure the Seminole Tribe of Florida has access to the resources 

it needs to rebuild. As part of our American family, Native Americans 

will never be left behind under this Administration. Together, we will 

strengthen the relationship between the United States Government and Native 

Americans. 

Native Americans are a testament to the deep importance of culture and 

vibrancy of traditions, passed down throughout generations. This month, 

I encourage all of our citizens to learn about the rich history and culture 

of the Native American people. 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States 

of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution 

and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim November 2017 

as National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans 

to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities and 

to celebrate November 25, 2017, as Native American Heritage Day. 


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51544 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 213 / Monday, November 6, 2017 / Presidential Documents 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day 

of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand seventeen, and of the 

Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fortysecond. 

[FR Doc. 2017–24295 

Filed 11–3–17; 11:15 am] 

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