11/01/2026
November is National Native American Heritage Month!
This month, we honor the rich histories, cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities. We recognize their resilience, celebrate their diversity, and acknowledge the generations of Indigenous peoples who continue to shape our communities today. IRCO’s sites across the Portland metro area are located on unceded Indigenous lands, including the ancestral homelands of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin Kalapuya, Molalla, and many other Tribes.
We honor the original stewards of these lands and recognize the Indigenous communities who have called this region home for generations and continue to do so today. Land acknowledgment is only a starting point. We recognize the history of displacement and dispossession of Indigenous peoples and the importance of moving beyond words toward meaningful action.
This November and throughout the year, we encourage our community to support Indigenous-owned businesses, uplift Indigenous voices, and continue learning about the histories and cultures of Native communities. Explore Indigenous-owned businesses through the Indigenous Marketplace directory: https://indigenousmarketplace.org/member-directory/
