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Celebrating National American Indian Heritage Month

USGS has recognized the importance of Native knowledge and living in harmony with nature as complements to the USGS mission to better understand the Earth. Combining traditional ecological knowledge with empirical studies allows the USGS and Native American governments, organizations, and people to increase their mutual understanding and respect for this land. USGS provides information to Tribes as part of our basic mission of providing unbiased scientific information to the nation, and as part of the federal trust responsibility to Tribes.

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.  

This year’s theme at the Department of the Interior is, "Confronting Challenges and Forging New Paths," focusing on educating the public about Native American cultures, histories, and the challenges they face today while emphasizing the resilience of Native people and their efforts to empower change to create a better future.  

Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples

Alaska Region Science

Alaska Region Science

Climate Science Capabilities

Climate Science Capabilities

Cultural Heritage Risk Tool (CHART)

Cultural Heritage Risk Tool (CHART)

Northwest-Pacific Islands Science

Northwest-Pacific Islands Science

Southwest Biology Science

Southwest Biology Science

New England Tribal Engagement

New England Tribal Engagement

Incorporating Indigenous Knowledges into Federal Research and Management

Incorporating Indigenous Knowledges into Federal Research and Management

Indigenous Knowledge braided with USGS science

Indigenous Knowledge braided with USGS science

USGS Scientific Research Results

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Publications

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Map Releases

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Topographic (Topo) Maps

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Volcanic Maps

All USGS Maps

All USGS Maps

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Audio

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Images

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Stereograms

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Videos

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All Multimedia

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Earthquakes

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Landsat

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National Water Dashboard

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Volcanoes

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Harmful Algal Blooms

Harmful Algal Blooms

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Wildland Fire

Science for a Changing World

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