Recognizing Native American Heritage Month

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Mr. TAKANO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to recognize Native American Heritage Month.

Native American Heritage Month is an opportunity to not only honor the rich cultures and history of Indigenous peoples across North America, but to recognize the continued leadership of Native Americans in each of our communities. From the public sector to the business community, to my colleagues on the House floor, Native American leaders are today helping shape the future.

I represent Riverside which stands on the traditional and ancestral lands of the Cahuilla Nation; Gabrielino-Tongva People, Payomkawichum/ the Luiseno Indians; and Yuhaaviatam, clan of Maara'yam/the Serrano.

Riverside is also home to the Sherman Indian High School. I thank all of the educators and staff who work tirelessly to build an environment that provides a quality education to hundreds of students and helps preserve the rich culture of Native peoples from across North America. I thank them for their work of creating the next generation of Native American leaders.

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