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Oct 2, 2022 · Columbus Day began as a celebration of Italian immigrants who faced persecution in the U.S. But for many it’s now a symbol of the colonization and oppression of Indigenous people.
Oct 7, 2021 · But since the 1990s, a growing number of states have begun to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day – a holiday meant to honor the culture and history of the people living in...
Oct 11, 2021 · Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the history and culture of Native people in the U.S., recognizing them as the first inhabitants of the Americas before Columbus arrived on San Salvador Island...
Oct 6, 2017 · Indigenous Peoples’ Day coincides with Columbus Day and celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. While not yet a federal holiday, it has been federally recognized...
- Becky Little
The city symbolically renamed Columbus Day as "Indigenous Peoples Day" beginning in 1992 to protest the historical conquest of North America by Europeans, and to call attention to the losses suffered by the Native American peoples and their cultures through diseases, warfare, massacres, and forced assimilation.
Oct 9, 2023 · For many Indigenous peoples, Columbus Day is a controversial holiday. This is because Columbus is viewed not as a discoverer, but rather as a colonizer. His arrival led to the forceful...
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Oct 14, 2024 · Since 2021, the U.S. government has recognized the same day as Indigenous Peoples Day, which marks the historic contributions of Native Americans. Below is a collection of our top fact...
