A Message on National Native American Heritage Month by Jeff Kennedy, CEO

November is National Native American Heritage Month. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the important contributions and histories of Native Americans.  The culture of the people indigenous to our country is woven into the fabric of this continent and we express our utmost respect for the original and current tribes of several counties we serve and throughout the United States.

We are honored to have provided  Native American Education Program participants the ability to purchase traditional graduation attire to wear during their commencement ceremony in the Bethel School District. We are also looking for opportunities where we can expand our support for our Native communities.  Together we can make possible opportunities for all our members to have a future worthy of their hopes and dreams and that empowers our future generations.  

If you’d like to learn more about the tribes where you live during National Native American Heritage month, below are a few resources I’ve found helpful:

• Official National Native American Heritage Month website
• The Burke Museum (the Washington State Museum of Natural History and Culture)
• Washington Tribes 
• The First People – The Oregon History Project

As always, thank you for being a member of TwinStar Credit Union.