November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the history, cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native peoples, both across the country and right here at home.

Long before Marlborough became a town, this land was home to Native people. The area was known as Okommakamesit, and it is part of the traditional homelands of the Nipmuc people, who still live in Massachusetts today.

This month, we invite families to learn together. Read a book by a Native author, explore the history of the land where you live, or talk with your children about what they’re learning in school.

When we learn about the people and cultures around us, past and present, we grow as a community. That’s our Portrait of a Learner quality Connected & Collaborative in action.