National American Indian Heritage Month

Athens Mayor Ronnie Marks, middle, signed a proclamation this week recognizing November as National American Indian Heritage Month.

Pictured with the mayor are Katherine Thornton, left, co-chair of the American Indian Committee, and Doris Estes, regent of John Wade Keyes.

In 1976, Congress adopted a Native American Awareness Week to promote the customs and traditions of Native Americans. That led to the National American Indian Heritage Month designation in 1990.

Holly Hollman
Grant Coordinator/Communications Specialist
City of Athens