November is Indigenous People’s Heritage Month, which aims to honor the culture and traditions as well as the long and powerful history of the first inhabitants of the United States. It’s a celebration of the diversity and resilience of Indigenous nations and people. Denver, Colorado is the traditional territory of the Ute, Cheyenne and Arapaho people. There are forty-eight contemporary tribal nations with historical ties to the lands that make up the state of Colorado.
Discover all of the library's activities, resources, and recommendations celebrating Indigenous People's Heritage Month at denverlibrary.org/indigenous-heritage. Plus, see our picks for children's books by Indigenous authors to share every day of the year!
- Indigenous Authors for Early Childhood
- Indigenous Authors for Early Elementary
- Indigenous Authors for Upper Elementary
Looking for more? Check out these resources:
- American Indians in Children's Literature
- National Museum for the American Indian
- American Indian Youth Literature Award
Happy reading!
