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Proclamation 8449 of October 30, 2009
National Native American Heritage Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The indigenous peoples of North America—the First Americans—have woven
rich and diverse threads into the tapestry of our Nation’s heritage. Throughout
their long history on this great land, they have faced moments of profound
triumph and tragedy alike. During National Native American Heritage Month,
we recognize their many accomplishments, contributions, and sacrifices,
and we pay tribute to their participation in all aspects of American society.
This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in North America. They have guided our
land stewardship policies, added immeasurably to our cultural heritage,
and demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. From the American
Revolution to combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan, they have fought
valiantly in defense of our Nation as dedicated servicemen and women.
Their native languages have also played a pivotal role on the battlefield.
During World Wars I and II, Native American code talkers developed unbreakable codes to communicate military messages that saved countless lives.
Native Americans have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs,
spiritual leaders, and scholars. Our debt to our First Americans is immense,
as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal treatment and honor
the commitments we made to their forebears.
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The Native American community today faces huge challenges that have
been ignored by our Government for too long. To help address this disparity,
the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocates more than $3 billion
to help these communities deal with their most pressing needs. In the
Fiscal Year 2010 budget, my Administration has proposed over $17 billion
for programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health
Service, and other Federal agencies that have a critical role to play in
improving the lives of Native Americans. These programs will increase
educational opportunities, address the scourge of alcohol abuse and domestic
violence, promote economic development, and provide access to comprehensive, accessible, and affordable health care. While funding increases do
not make up for past deficiencies, they do reflect our determination to
honor tribal sovereignty and ensure continued progress on reservations across
America.
As we seek to build on and strengthen our nation-to-nation relationship,
my Administration is committed to ensuring tribal communities have a
meaningful voice in our national policy debates as we confront the challenges
facing all Americans. We will continue this constructive dialogue at the
White House Tribal Nations Conference held in Washington, D.C., this month.
Native American voices have echoed through the mountains, valleys, and
plains of our country for thousands of years, and it is now our time to
listen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 2009
as National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon all Americans
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to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and activities, and
to celebrate November 27, 2009, as Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day
of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
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Proclamation 8449 of October 30, 2009
National Native American Heritage Month, 2009
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
The indigenous peoples of North America--the First
Americans--have woven rich and diverse threads into the
tapestry of our Nation's heritage. Throughout their
long history on this great land, they have faced
moments of profound triumph and tragedy alike. During
National Native American Heritage Month, we recognize
their many accomplishments, contributions, and
sacrifices, and we pay tribute to their participation
in all aspects of American society.
This month, we celebrate the ancestry and time-honored
traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives in
North America. They have guided our land stewardship
policies, added immeasurably to our cultural heritage,
and demonstrated courage in the face of adversity. From
the American Revolution to combat missions in Iraq and
Afghanistan, they have fought valiantly in defense of
our Nation as dedicated servicemen and women. Their
native languages have also played a pivotal role on the
battlefield. During World Wars I and II, Native
American code talkers developed unbreakable codes to
communicate military messages that saved countless
lives. Native Americans have distinguished themselves
as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and
scholars. Our debt to our First Americans is immense,
as is our responsibility to ensure their fair, equal
treatment and honor the commitments we made to their
forebears.
The Native American community today faces huge
challenges that have been ignored by our Government for
too long. To help address this disparity, the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act allocates more than $3
billion to help these communities deal with their most
pressing needs. In the Fiscal Year 2010 budget, my
Administration has proposed over $17 billion for
programs carried out by the Bureau of Indian Affairs,
Indian Health Service, and other Federal agencies that
have a critical role to play in improving the lives of
Native Americans. These programs will increase
educational opportunities, address the scourge of
alcohol abuse and domestic violence, promote economic
development, and provide access to comprehensive,
accessible, and affordable health care. While funding
increases do not make up for past deficiencies, they do
reflect our determination to honor tribal sovereignty
and ensure continued progress on reservations across
America.
As we seek to build on and strengthen our nation-to-
nation relationship, my Administration is committed to
ensuring tribal communities have a meaningful voice in
our national policy debates as we confront the
challenges facing all Americans. We will continue this
constructive dialogue at the White House Tribal Nations
Conference held in Washington, D.C., this month. Native
American voices have echoed through the mountains,
valleys, and plains of our country for thousands of
years, and it is now our time to listen.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 2009 as
National Native American Heritage Month. I call upon
all Americans
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to commemorate this month with appropriate programs and
activities, and to celebrate November 27, 2009, as
Native American Heritage Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
thirtieth day of October, in the year of our Lord two
thousand nine, and of the Independence of the United
States of America the two hundred and thirty-fourth.
(Presidential Sig.)
[FR Doc. E9-26765
Filed 11-3-09; 11:15 am]
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