Indigenous Peoples Day

ᎣᏏᏲ! What a great day to be Indigenous!

Today, October 11, we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay to celebrate and honor the culture, heritage, history and contributions of all indigenous people across the country! How are you celebrating today? pic.twitter.com/MdYTw6t8DV

— Cherokee Nation (@CherokeeNation) October 11, 2021

Read Native Writers. #IndigenousPeoplesDay pic.twitter.com/bvCCoRBnsz

— Silas House (@silasdhouse) October 11, 2021

Your daily reminder that Indigenous people predated Columbus by — wait for it — 23,000 years. #IndigenousPeoplesDay pic.twitter.com/8LU9PwQGJa

— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) October 11, 2021

Thinking about this Indigenous queen today.❤️ @DebHaalandNM

She marks the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary in U.S. history. #IndigenousPeoplesDay pic.twitter.com/hkizD300cI

— ˚✧₊⁎ em ⁎₊✧˚ 🎃 (@emzisgolden) October 11, 2021

The first thing every kid in the U.S. should be taught in their history class is that America wasn’t discovered — it was invaded.

Any deviation from this fact — is an outright lie. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

— Lakota Man (@LakotaMan1) October 9, 2021

Just in time for Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Looking forward to uplifting Native and Indigenous writers next week as our pre-K to 8 Ss experience these beautiful stories. How will you honor #IndigenousPeoplesDay on October 11? #DisruptTexts pic.twitter.com/HeLnH37d5p

— Tricia Ebarvia 🇵🇭🇺🇸 (@triciaebarvia) October 5, 2021

This year the Boston Marathon is on #IndigenousPeoplesDay & Sec of Interior Deb Haaland is running it for “#MMIW & their families, victims of Indian boarding schools & the promise that our voices are being heard & have a part in a equitable & just future!”https://t.co/K5cgGLvipi

— Ruth H. Hopkins (Red Road Woman) (@Ruth_HHopkins) October 11, 2021

Use these six short lesson plans about actions Native Americans are taking to redress past wrongs and foster a better future. #RepresentationMatters #IndigenousPeoplesDay https://t.co/nqMGrt3Z1V

— IllumiNative (@_IllumiNatives) October 10, 2021

If you want to do something about the climate crisis, it’s time to follow Indigenous leadership. On #IndigenousPeoplesDay, take action and learn more from authentic Indigenous voices on the front lines of environmental stewardship → @reciprocityproj.#IPD2021 #Reciprocity pic.twitter.com/SapHAtkvNK

— Nia Tero (@NiaTero) October 8, 2021

The World Needs You

The world needs to hear your story. That’s the message I had for the students at the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona—one of the brightest, most resilient, most inspiring groups I’ve met. I have a feeling we’ll hear more from them in the years ahead. #MondayMotivation pic.twitter.com/ogMkV6UytG

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 25, 2019

Grace And Wisdom

Thank you to @VinceSchilling of @IndianCountry and many others who identified the proud Native man who is being harassed. He is Mr. Nathan Phillips. I’m reposting this video from “ka_ya11” on IG. This man’s words pierce my heart. The grace. The wisdom. The hope. pic.twitter.com/BKOA40SVq5

— Ava DuVernay (@ava) January 19, 2019

https://twitter.com/JonLionFineArt/status/1086807588681990149

A New Day Dawns In The House

https://twitter.com/colincampbell/status/1080910376684871681

Here’s the note Obama wrote Nancy Pelosi in 2009 after his first 100 days, the last time she was speaker: pic.twitter.com/ITPf3yg8nA

— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) January 3, 2019

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Dean of the House @Repdonyoung administers the oath of office to @SpeakerPelosi. #116thCongress pic.twitter.com/Co0Cb6YUg5

— CSPAN (@cspan) January 3, 2019

BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi becomes the Speaker of the House of Representatives as Democrats reclaim control of the House in the 116th Congress. https://t.co/fBg4gwrQf2 pic.twitter.com/aIXBRVOhLr

— ABC News (@ABC) January 3, 2019

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They ain’t ready. pic.twitter.com/4ChWrBOkRH

— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 3, 2019

.@LucyWins2018 will be a “mother on a mission” in Congress. As the mother of a son killed by gun violence, she will work to protect other families from experiencing the same pain. And @MomsDemand will support her every step of the way. pic.twitter.com/Eawq6M7Mt9

— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) January 3, 2019

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Deb Haaland and Sharice Davids, the first Native-American women to ever serve in Congress, share a moment after being officially sworn in: pic.twitter.com/acIRC5hX20

— Frank Dale (@fwdale) January 3, 2019

Newt Gingrich's old seat. She DID THAT.

Say hello to Congresswoman Lucy McBath. https://t.co/kuXfALsq5B #116thCongress

— 🍃🌸🌷🌼💐 Spring Is Here Bodak Red 🍃🌸🌷🌼💐 (@AFarray) January 3, 2019

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I am about to wear this #SpeakerPelosi pin.#ChangeIsComing pic.twitter.com/3B5Pf4lDco

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) January 3, 2019

BREAKING: Nancy Pelosi has the votes to become Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for the #116thCongress #tictocnews pic.twitter.com/BA67FEdSHo

— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) January 3, 2019

Natural And Cultural Resources For Future Generations – Thanks, President Obama

BREAKING: @POTUS designates two new national monuments—protecting over a million acres in Utah and Nevada: https://t.co/XCam0s1OIn pic.twitter.com/C2aEbrq7G0

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 28, 2016

BREAKING: @POTUS announces designation of #BearsEars National Monument!!! 1st truly #NativeAmerican monument - historic victory for #Tribes! pic.twitter.com/QRnF7JZWHY

— Utah Diné Bikéyah (@UtahDineBikeyah) December 28, 2016

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.@POTUS has protected more land & water than any other president in history. Today's actions build on that progress: https://t.co/XCam0s1OIn pic.twitter.com/KtAfaftz30

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 28, 2016

2 new national monuments protect gorgeous landscapes, important cultural sites & wildlife habitat for future gens: https://t.co/02leB01DUV pic.twitter.com/a113oZELY6

— US Department of the Interior (@Interior) December 28, 2016

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Gold Butte & Bears Ears National Monuments protect some of our nation’s most precious natural & cultural resources: https://t.co/XCam0s1OIn pic.twitter.com/fuOQ3noLRn

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 28, 2016

"Today’s actions will help protect this cultural legacy" —@POTUS on designating two new national monuments: https://t.co/XCam0s1OIn pic.twitter.com/OwFVTVSKT6

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) December 28, 2016

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Thanks @POTUS for protecting Bears Ears & Gold Butte – lands sacred to tribes & important to U.S. natural, cultural history.SJ pic.twitter.com/oiONeid1kl

— Sally Jewell (@SecretaryJewell) December 28, 2016

Once again @POTUS has been on the right side of history #BearsEars #GoldButte Let us bring this legacy full circle and start the EIS! -DAII

— Standing Rock Sioux Tribe (@StandingRockST) December 28, 2016

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Monumental moment for #Tribes, #NativeAmerican ppl, all Americans! Thk u @POTUS @SecretaryJewell @WhiteHouseCEQ for listening to #BearsEars! pic.twitter.com/TyazfHDkXN

— Utah Diné Bikéyah (@UtahDineBikeyah) December 28, 2016

Time to celebrate! Today, @POTUS boldly protected Bears Ears as our newest National Monument. pic.twitter.com/5mlKCETFv9

— Patagonia (@patagonia) December 28, 2016

Early Bird Chat

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President Barack Obama is presented with a tribal hat, blanket, and bestowed upon the Crow name of Black Eagle

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All Times Eastern

10AM: President Obama receives the Presidential Daily Briefing

12:40PM: Press Secretary Josh Earnest holds the White House Briefing

4:50PM: President Obama participates in a DNC fundraiser at a private residence in Washington, DC

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Chat Away

Today, @POTUS celebrates the contributions of our tribal communities: https://t.co/uUJ0cFVJvf #TribalNations https://t.co/J5VbifJyuf

— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) September 26, 2016

The President’s Day

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President Barack Obama meets with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in the Oval Office. They discussed how NATO could assist in training troops to fight ISIS

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White House: Statement By The President On The Passing Of Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow

In Crow, you’d say Dr. Joseph Medicine Crow was a bacheitche – a good man. The first of his people to go to college and earn a Master’s, he wore war paint beneath his uniform and an eagle feather beneath his helmet during World War II. His bravery in battle earned him the Bronze Star from America, the Legion d’honneur from France, and in 2009, I was proud to honor him with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Yet I suspect his greatest honor was one he earned from his people: the title of war chief – the last Crow to hold that distinction.

Dr. Medicine Crow dedicated much of his life to sharing the stories of his culture and his people. And in doing so, he helped shape a fuller history of America for us all. Michelle and I honor 102 years of a life well lived, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and the entire Crow Nation.

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The President’s Day

President Barack Obama participates in a group conversation with Jude Schimmel (L) of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon, Tatiana Ticknor (R) of the Yup’ik/Tlingit/Dena’ina of Alaska and other young Native people during the 7th White House Tribal Nations Conference. He took questions about higher education opportunities for native youth, the need to change offensive school and sports team mascots and other topics

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President Barack Obama participates in a group conversation with (L-R) Jude Schimmel of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon, Tatiana Ticknor of the Yup’ik/Tlingit/Dena’ina of Alaska, Brayden White of the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe, Blossom Johnson of the Navajo Nation and Philip Douglas of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma

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A President For All

Today we’re returning Mount McKinley to its native name - Denali, a step to reflect the heritage of Alaska Natives. pic.twitter.com/WyzQImKymX

— President Obama (@POTUS44) August 31, 2015