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Board designates November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month
Summary
The Arcadia Unified School District Board unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2425-24-25-14 designating November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month, citing federal law and local ties including Arcadia High School’s historical Apache designation and recognition of the Tongva people.
The Arcadia Unified School District Board on Oct. 22 unanimously adopted a resolution designating November 2024 as National Native American Heritage Month.
Board member Vargo read the resolution aloud during the meeting, citing Public Law 101-343 (1990) and local connections, including Arcadia High School’s historical use of the “Apache” name and the Tongva people of the San Gabriel Valley. "The month of November 2024 is designated as National Native American Heritage Month," Vargo read as part of the formal text.
The resolution notes the White Mountain Apache Tribe relationship formalized in the 1990s and points to ongoing student-led initiatives such as the Ed Shriner Toy and Jacket Memorial Drive. After the board read and discussed the measure, a motion to adopt carried 5-0.
The action was presented as Item A on the agenda; the board recorded no dissent and the resolution will stand as an adopted board statement recognizing Native American heritage for the district in November.
