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?? By the Numbers: November 2022

Each month, we shine a spotlight on notable observances, anniversaries, and historical events. In this newsletter, we'll celebrate *American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month [ [link removed] ]* and *Geography Awareness Week [ [link removed] ]*. We'll also explore statistics about *six states [ [link removed] ]* and learn more about *Thanksgiving [ [link removed] ]*.

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?? American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

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In November, we celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. Learn more about the history of this observance and explore Census Bureau data on the American Indian and Alaska Native population.

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*4️⃣ Facts for American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month [ [link removed] ]*

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?? Geography Awareness Week

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Geography Awareness Week takes place this year from November *14th* to the *18th*. And on November *16th*, we celebrate GIS Day to help others learn about geographic information systems.

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*?? Test Your Knowledge: Where Is Gina the Geographer? [ [link removed] ] [ [link removed] ]*






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*?? **Happy Birthday to North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Washington, Oklahoma, and North Carolina!*

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This month we celebrate the birthdays of *six* states beginning with North Dakota and South Dakota on November *2nd*, Montana on the *8th*, Washington on the *11th*, Oklahoma on the *16th*, and finishing up on the *21st* with North Carolina.

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*?? Explore State Data with the State Facts for Students Tool [ [link removed] ]*

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?? Thanksgiving and More

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In the fall of *1621*, the Pilgrims — early settlers of Plymouth Colony — held a three-day feast to celebrate a bountiful harvest. Many regard this as the nation's *first* Thanksgiving. The legacy of thanks and the feast have survived for centuries, with the event becoming a national holiday as of *October 3, 1863*.

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