Inaugural Native American Heritage Month Student and Educator Contes
, 2022-12-02 02:00:00,
December 2, 2022
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Announcing the winners of the first Native American Heritage Month contest for students and educators at a ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion
Awards are presented by the Seminole Tribe of Florida
Tallahassee, Florida. — This week, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis honored Native American Heritage Month with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion. At the event, the Governor and First Lady announced the winners of the Student-Teacher Contest, which was presented through a collaboration between the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Florida Volunteers, and the Department of Education. In the first inaugural competition, this year, the contests centered around the theme of “Celebrating the Achievements of Florida Native Americans.” Native American Heritage Month is recognized and celebrated in the United States from November 1 to November 30.
“I was honored to host the first annual Native American Heritage Month Reception at the Governor’s Mansion in recognition of the tremendous contributions Native Americans have made to our state,” he said. Governor Ron DeSantis. “Congratulations to the winners of this year’s competitions.”
“Florida has a rich Native American history that is still alive to this day,” he said. First Lady Casey DeSantis. “The Governor and I were honored to host the first reception at the Governor’s Mansion recognizing the contributions of Native Americans and…
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