Here is a short list of books for a range of ages, some available for purchase by ordering them though your favorite local bookstore.

The Petaluma Regional Library has a large selection, many available for checking out, and some only viewable in the library’s Petaluma History Room. One obvious way to do this is to do a little reading.įor those looking to dive deeper into the early history of Petaluma, Sonoma County and California – specifically the history of the people who lived here first, and continue to live here – there exists an array of books about the Coast Miwok and other indigenous populations of the state. The Congress of American Indians has described National Native American Heritage Month as 'a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people.' Bush, the week was expanded to a full month and declared National Native American Heritage Month, a nationwide recognition of the traditions, ancestry and importance of Native American and indigenous people. Four years later, in 1990, under President George W.H.

23 to 30 to be “American Indian Week,” a time to recognize and honor the country’s native people. In 1986, President Ronald Reagan declared Nov.

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