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The Significance of Native American Heritage Month

Ashton Begay

Two Fort Lewis College students and emerging Indigenous leaders reflect on the the importance of recognition of Indigenous Heritage during the month of November.

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«Mi’gwidelmag gnitjgamitj (Remembering Our Grandpa)

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