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Resolution

A formal statement of opinion or intent by a legislative body, like the Senate, that does not create new laws or require presidential approval.

Native American Heritage Month

A month dedicated to celebrating the rich history, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native Americans.

Indigenous Inhabitants

The original people who lived in a particular place before it was colonized or settled by others.

Self-governance / Self-determination

The right and ability of Native American tribes to govern themselves and make their own decisions about their communities and lands.

Federal Trust Responsibility

A legal and moral obligation of the U.S. government to protect the lands, resources, treaty rights, and welfare of Native American tribes and individuals.

Haudenosaunee Confederacy

A powerful and democratic alliance of several Native American nations (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora) that historically influenced the framers of the U.S. Constitution.

Code Talkers

Native American individuals, particularly in World War I and II, who used their traditional languages to create secret military communication codes that were unbreakable by enemy forces.