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American Indian Heritage Month: Culture and Contemporary Issues

American Indian Heritage Month is observed every November in the United States. Learn the etymology of many English words that have American Indian origins, find a list of the best American Indian novels and insightful proverbs, and read a glossary of American Indian terms.

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Culture and Contemporary Issues

• Native American Proverbs and Wisdom
• Top Ten American Indian Novels
• American Indian Myths
• Terminology: American Indian versus Native American
• American Indian Quotes
• Glossary of American Indian Terms
• American Indian Loan Words
• American Indians by the Numbers
• Facts About Indians Today
• Indian Languages Spoken at Home
• Native American Languages
• Native American Music
• North American Native Art
• Native American Prophets
• Native American Church
• American Indian Movement (AIM)
• Bureau of Indian Affairs

Main American Indian Heritage Month page.