Native American Heritage Day

Governor Gavin Newsom Appoints a San Manuel Tribal Council Leader to Statewide Native American Heritage Commission

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that San Manuel Tribal Council Member, Laurena Bolden, has been appointed as a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).

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  • HIGHLAND, Calif., Sept. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that San Manuel Tribal Council Member, Laurena Bolden, has been appointed as a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC).
  • She has a rich history of service to cultural and historical preservation related to the San Manuel Tribe and Indian Country at large.
  • "It is with gratitude and deep humility that I accept the role of a commissioner for the Native American Heritage Commission representing the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and the California Native Community.
  • The Native American Heritage Commission was established in 1976, following the passage of AB 4239.

Minnesota Wild to Wear Custom Jerseys on November 26 in Celebration of Native American Heritage Day

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Monday, November 22, 2021
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Native American Heritage Day, signed into law in 2008, takes place the day after Thanksgiving and honors Native Americans across the nation.

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  • Native American Heritage Day, signed into law in 2008, takes place the day after Thanksgiving and honors Native Americans across the nation.
  • To commemorate Native American Heritage Day, Wild players will wear custom Native American Heritage hockey jerseys during the pre-game warm up.
  • The custom jerseys will be up for bid November 26th - December 6th on the Minnesota Wild Foundation Handbid Auction platform .
  • "The Minnesota Wild Foundation has a long-standing relationship with the Prairie Island Indian Community," said Minnesota Wild Foundation Executive Director Rachel Schuldt.