Last week, former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum drew criticism for his remarks during a speech for the conservative group Young America’s Foundation. He is quoted as stating “We birthed a nation from nothing,” he said. “I mean, there was nothing here. I mean, yes, we have Native Americans, but candidly there isn’t much Native American culture in American culture.”…
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Native American Heritage Day: Time for action, not just platitudes
November is Native American Heritage Month, and it was established to recognize Native Americans as the first people of this continent and to celebrate their cultural heritage and contributions to our nation. Back in 2009, President Barack Obama signed the Native American Heritage Day Resolution bill, designating the Friday after Thanksgiving as “Native American Heritage Day.” He is quoted as saying: “It is…