Governor Roy Cooper Proclaims November as American Indian Heritage Month

Press Release

In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, Governor Roy Cooper today proclaimed November as American Indian Heritage Month in North Carolina.

Leaders from North Carolina's eight tribes joined Governor Cooper as he signed the proclamation Friday. North Carolina's eight recognized tribes include the Coharie, Eastern Band of Cherokee, Haliwa-Saponi, Lumbee, Meherrin, Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, Sappony, and Waccamaw-Siouan.

"North Carolina is proud to be the home of the eighth largest American Indian population in the United States and the largest American Indian population east of the Mississippi River," said Governor Roy Cooper. "We encourage all North Carolinians to join us as we celebrate American Indian culture, traditions, history and the many ways North Carolina's tribes contribute to the rich diversity of our state."

Today's proclamation signing is one of many events that will be held this month to celebrate and help increase awareness of American Indian culture and history.

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