PHOTO: Indo-American sitting on horse while the horse is drinking water. Photo courtesy of Venita Oberholster. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2000100869/ — In 1986, Native American Heritage Month was recognized by Congress. Photo courtesy of Venita Oberholster.

INFOGRAPHIC: Fast facts for Native American Heritage Month

By Amber Lucas On Oct 28, 2019 3,075 0

November is Native American Heritage Month. In addition to their diverse traditions and history, Native Americans have contributed many aspects of modern American culture.

One of the most notable contributions from the Native Americans were during World War ll. A special group of the Navajo Code Talkers volunteered to do top-secret work using a secret code in Navajo that could not be broken. Learn more fast facts with the infographic below.

INFOGRAPHIC: In 1986 Native American Heritage Month was recognized by Congress. Infographic by The Signal reporter Amber Lucas — Infographic by The Signal reporter Amber Lucas