Open main menu Home About the District National Native American Heritage Month National Native American Heritage Month 2021 November is National Native American Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. Visit the FCPS LibGuide for National Native American Heritage Month Tribal Affiliation: Cherokee The 73-year old Studi is a full-blooded Cherokee who became involved with the American Indian Movement in 1973. The civil rights group encourages self-determination among Native Americans and works to establish recognition of their treaty rights. Studi is an actor who has appeared in many television shows and movies, including Dances with Wolves and The Last of the Mohicans. He’s a Vietnam veteran who has written two books and enjoys working as a sculptor. Tribal Affiliation: Osage Maria Tallchief was considered one of America’s greatest major prima ballerinas, the first Native American to told the title. She was born on an Osage reservation in Oklahoma and was trained as both a dancer and pianist. Tallchief was well-known for her performance of The Firebird, a ballet created by her husband George Balanchine. Later, she served as director of ballet at the Lyric Opera of Chicago. About the District Our Budget Fast Facts Award Programs Calendar Handbook Our Mission News Our Partnerships Career Opportunities Social Media FCPS Proud Publications Quick Links FCPS Health Hub Athletics Bus Status Information Bus Stop Information Calendar Career Opportunities Committment to Equity Enrolling A Student Find Your School Feeder Area FindOutFirst Email & Text Forms Home Instruction (Home Schooling) MCAP Testing Information Meals To Go Off the Cuff with Dr. Alban Office of the Ombuds Public Information Requests School Cash Online Schoology Strategic Plan Virtual Tutoring Volunteer Training and Registration This site provides information using PDF, visit this link to . Do Business with FCPS Business Partnerships Purchasing Solicitations & Awards Use of Facilities Staff Resources Curriculum Now Employee Benefits Teacher Access Center Staff e-mail login Frontline Absence Management Join Our Team Career Opportunities Becoming a Teacher Employee Newsletters Contact FCPS Central Office 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Driving Directions Main Number 301-644-5000 Hours 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday Watch FCPS TV Live on your computer Visit our Facebook page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Twitter page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our YouTube page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Instagram page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Flickr page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Indeed page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Pinterest page (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Newsfeed Visit and subscribe to our FindOutFirst messaging system (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Visit our Exposure stories (opens in new window) (opens in new window) Selecteer een taal▼ Frederick County Public Schools 191 South East Street Frederick, MD 21701 Copyright © 2021 Frederick County Public Schools Privacy Policy | Accessibility | Public Information Act | Non-Discrimination