November is Native American Heritage Month . The U.S. government has been working to get the word out about its efforts to protect and preserve tribal cultural sites for more than a decade. The months should be a time for learning of natives ' contributions . However , many Americans remain ignorant of real history , he says .
November is Native American Heritage Month . Simon Moya-Smith : The months should be a time for learning of natives ' contributions . However , many Americans remain ignorant of real history , he says .