This message is for pre-merger Hawaiian Flight Attendants
Honoring Native American Heritage Month
This November, we honor American Indian and Alaska Native people. Their distinct nations, living cultures, and enduring care for land, language, and community. We remember the families who endured displacement and the forced separation of children, and the generations who kept their stories and traditions alive. We celebrate Native joy, creativity, leadership, and futures shaped by Native people themselves.
Mahalo,
Bruni Agosto-Pinal
Human Rights & Equity Chair
Council 47 LAX/SEA
bruni.agosto-pinal@afahawaiian.org
Wear your AFA Native American Heritage pin this November.
AFA created this pin to recognize Native Flight Attendants and celebrate their contributions.
Pins are available at the following locations:
- SEA: AFA Resource Hub, in the left black drawer near the TV.
- LAX: Josh’s mailfile in the baggage room.
Ways to Support Native Communities
- Buy Native. Purchase directly from Native makers through Sacred Circle Gifts and Art
- Give or volunteer. Support Seattle’s United Indians of All Tribes | Seattle Indian Health Board | Los Angeles UAII
- Learn and listen. Respect tribal sovereignty, credit Native creators, and learn accurate histories with Smithsonian Native Knowledge 360
Resources and Ways to Support the Native American/Indigenous Communities
- https://americanindian.si.edu/
- https://www.givenative.org/p/GivingTuesday
- https://www.lapl.org/native-american-heritage-month
- https://www.aclu-wa.org/event/native-american-heritage-month-across-washington/
- https://www.arts.wa.gov/tca-map/
- https://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/promo/NativeAmerican
- https://seattle.bibliocommons.com/v2/list/display/86922331/732445977
November Holidays and Observance Days
- Nov 3 Election Day Make a voting plan around your schedule! AFA Flight Attendants Vote
- Nov 11 Veterans Day We honor all who served, including our union siblings. Did you know AFA has a special pin for our Veterans? If you are a Veteran and would like a pin, order yours here
- Nov 13-19 Transgender Awareness Week Increase understanding about transgender people and the issues members of the community face.
- Nov 16 International Day for Tolerance Challenge stereotypes and practice respect across differences.
- Nov 20 Transgender Day of Remembrance Community observance. Honor those lost to anti-transgender violence; stand with transgender colleagues.
- Nov 25 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Support survivors. The 16 Days of Activism continue through Dec 10
- Nov 26 Thanksgiving DayNative perspectives– Smithsonian
- Nov 27 Native American Heritage Day Continue supporting Native communities beyond November Bureau of Indian Affairs
