President
Obama has proclaimed November Native American Heritage month and November 29th
Native American Day. In honor of this occasion, Chester High School History
students were visited by Andrew Brazington, a Native American Environmentalist,
who shared his genealogy. Andrew is part Cherokee and Blackfeet heritage. He
spoke about Native American history from the beginning of America to present
day. He discussed the Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears which took
place under President Jackson. Native Americans were forced to move from their
homeland to the Oklahoma territory, an over 800 miles trek which left many dead
due to hunger and exposure from the harsh weather.
Andrew also discussed the environment
which he is most passionate about saving. He hopes to get 10,000 trees planted
in Chester because trees provide oxygen. A lack of oxygen affects the
environment and people. Andrew participated in the planting of trees at Chester
High School three years ago. He also celebrated the fact that after 30 years,
the Bald Eagle is off the endangered species list in Pennsylvania. Great
information Andrew, we appreciate your visit on Monday for Native American
Heritage Month.
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