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What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
Native Americans mark the day with ceremonies and protests as states, cities and school systems recognize it instead of Columbus Day.
- Today, Oct 12, marks Indigenous Peoples Day, observed by many states and cities alongside Columbus Day to honor Native Americans and their continued resilience.
- The day pivots from celebrating explorer Christopher Columbus, who arrived in the Bahamas in 1492, to focus on Native populations whose cultures were forever changed by European explorers.
- Celebrations often include ceremonies and speeches honoring Native history, while the day is also marked by protests against Columbus and advocacy for the return of Indigenous land.
- Former President Joe Biden wrote the day is meant to "honor America's first inhabitants," while acknowledging federal policies historically "sought to assimilate and displace Native people."
- President Donald Trump stated he will not follow the practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in Oct, despite the day not being a federal holiday.
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What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history – WTOP News
Indigenous people celebrate their centuries-long history of resilience with ceremonies, dances and speeches. Former President Joe Biden officially commemorated Indigenous Peoples Day in 2021. An increasing number of states and cities have also recognized it — pivoting from a day long rooted in the celebration of explorer Christopher Columbus to one focused on the people...
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