SIOUX FALLS, SD (KELO.com) – While, South Dakota was the first state to celebrate Native American Day in October, President Joe Biden has proclaimed November 26, 2021, to be National Native American Heritage Day and designated the month of November to honor native heritage.
In the proclamation, the President said, “During National Native American Heritage Month, we celebrate the countless contributions of Native peoples past and present, honor the influence they have had on the advancement of our Nation, and recommit ourselves to upholding trust and treaty responsibilities, strengthening Tribal sovereignty, and advancing Tribal self-determination.”
According to the 2020 Census, just over 11% of South Dakota’s population is Native American, the 4th highest percentage in the country.
South Dakota’s Native American population has grown by more than 16,700 people since the 2010 census.
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