The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Issues Statement Commemorating Native American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, by unanimous vote, issued an official statement commemorating Native American Heritage Month.

The statement may be viewed at:
http://www.usccr.gov/press/2016/PR-11-21-16.pdf

Commission Chair Martin R. Castro stated, "The First Peoples of the Americas remain important contributors to the vibrant fabric of the United States of America and we celebrate their culture and traditions this month. We at the Commission pledge to be vigilant in doing our part to protect the civil rights of American Indians and urge the federal government to safeguard and respect Native American rights, traditions and culture." 

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is an independent, bipartisan agency charged with advising the President and Congress on civil rights matters and issuing a federal civil rights enforcement report. For information about the Commission, please visit http://www.usccr.gov and follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/usccrgov

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