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Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month at One of Ohio’s Many Sites
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Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month at One of Ohio’s Many Sites

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November 4, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Development: (COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, TourismOhio has released its list of Ohio's extraordinary Native American Heritage sites, offering visitors a chance to connect with history and culture in immersive ways.  “Ohio’s Native American sites are invaluable to our state’s history,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. “Standing where the first Ohioans once stood and seeing the monumental sites they created is a powerful experience and a testament to Ohio’s commitment to preserving and honoring this legacy.”  First designated in 1990 by President George H. W. Bush, National Native American Heritage Month is an annual celebration and recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the United States. 

Native American Pow Wow at the fairgrounds welcomes all
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Native American Pow Wow at the fairgrounds welcomes all

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Native Americans and the Lima community united as one for the annual Pow Wow at the Allen County Fairgrounds. 

“Spirit has no color. We’re all welcomed as the human race, as Americans first of all. We are Together,” says Mark Banks. 

That’s the message that his father has passed down onto him. Banks is a part of the Family Drum that his father started. They’re called the Southern Singers and they travel around and perform at different Pow Wows and events. He says that he’s been coming to the Pow Wow in Allen county since the late 80’s, and is happy to be able to educate and show the community an important part of Native American tradition.