National heritage day honors American Indians

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Frank Suniga, a descendent of Mescalero Apache Indians who lives in Oregon, said he and others began pushing in 2001 for a national day that recognizes tribal heritage.

Congress passed legislation this year designating the day as Native American Heritage Day, and President George W. Bush signed it last month.

"The Indians kept the Pilgrims alive with turkeys and wild game," Suniga said. "That‘s the reason it was attached to the Thanksgiving weekend."

It isn‘t certain, however, that all tribes would agree that the fourth Friday in November is the best day to recognize their contributions and traditions.

The holiday marks a 1621 feast in which English settlers and Wampanoag Indians celebrated and gave thanks in Massachusetts for their harvest, but it was followed by centuries of battles and tense relations between the United States and tribes.

"What‘s difficult is this day is going to come and go without much being done." she said.

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