American Indian Day ★ Working

The focus eventually shifted from a single day to a week, and finally a month, to provide a broader platform for education and celebration. National Native American Heritage Month: November 2025

An archaeologist and director of the Rochester Museum, Parker was a primary advocate for a national day of honor. In 1912, he persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to adopt a "First Americans" day. american indian day

As president of the Society of American Indians, Coolidge issued a formal proclamation in 1915 declaring the second Sunday of May as American Indian Day. The focus eventually shifted from a single day