Proclamation 10667-National Native American Heritage Month, 2023
Issued 2023-10-31 by Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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Proclamation 10667 designates November 2023 as National Native American Heritage Month. The proclamation celebrates the rich and diverse cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of the hundreds of federally recognized Native American nations and their citizens. It acknowledges the profound injustices and broken promises Native communities have endured while affirming the administration's commitment to honoring the federal trust responsibility and supporting tribal sovereignty.
This proclamation is directed at Native American and Alaska Native communities, tribal nations, historians, educators, and the general public. It does not create new programs or legal protections but uses the presidential platform to honor Native heritage and reaffirm national obligations to Indigenous peoples.
National Native American Heritage Month was established by Congress and has been observed annually since 1990. The President's proclamation is consistent with this tradition, carrying no binding legal effect and requiring no additional congressional authorization.
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Constitutional Analysis
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This proclamation designates "Proclamation 10667-National Native American Heritage Month, 2023" — a ceremonial observance that brings national attention to native american heritage. Presidents have issued ceremonial proclamations since George Washington, and they fall squarely within the executive tradition. They do not create new law, direct federal spending, or impose legal obligations on citizens.
Ceremonial proclamations like this one are purely declaratory. They express the sentiment of the President on behalf of the nation, drawing public awareness to causes or communities. They require no congressional approval and face no constitutional challenges.
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