KOIN 6: Tribal leaders - ‘Every day is Native American Heritage Day’
While Willamette Falls Trust Associate Director of Tribal Affairs and Engagement Gerard Rodriguez believes Native American Heritage Day is an opportunity to raise awareness for non-Native people, he told KOIN 6 News that doesn’t mean the holiday is without significant value for Tribal communities.
“Despite the fact that not many people within our communities seem to recognize these days, I believe the celebrations are very important,” Rodriguez explained. “They create the opportunity for a bridge to be built, for everyone to focus on that and recognize the need for self-education.”
