June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day! Indigenous Peoples’ Day Is on the Move Native American activists have pushed to end Columbus Day for years. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. Instead of Christopher Columbus’ introduction of the Americas to the Europeans, Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates the Native Americans, the true first inhabitants of the continent. A steady stream of states and municipalities are replacing Columbus Day with a celebration called Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The day is a reminder that, by being unabashedly Indigenous — unabashedly myself — I’m repaying a younger Haley for all those years of hiding. Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! Our stories, lives, cultures, histories, and voices matter. Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day by attending community celebrations — participate in the music, food, and fun, while actually respecting the culture and history you are enjoying. It's Indigenous Peoples' Day in Seattle on Monday, which means celebrations all day long in honor of the region's indigenous cultures. While the establishment of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, in pursuit of the abolishment of Columbus Day, will not end settler colonization nor erase the mass genocide inflicted upon Native populations, it will help in chipping away at it. Indigenous Peoples’ Day is a holiday celebrated by an increasing number of cities and states in place of Columbus Day. A growing number of states are forgoing Columbus Day to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day on Monday. The United Nations declared Aug. 9 as International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in 1994, but Berkeley, California, became the first U.S. city to actually replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day in 1992. The celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day is set from 3 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at Ganesha Park bandshell, 1575 N. White Ave., Pomona. "Indigenous Peoples Day" reimagines Columbus Day and changes a celebration of colonialism into an opportunity to reveal historical truths about the genocide and oppression of indigenous peoples in the Americas, to organize against current injustices, and to celebrate indigenous resistance. On Tuesday, New Mexico joined a growing number of cities and states that celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day, when Gov. That’s why I celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day: loudly, visibly, proudly. Don't miss the opportunity to celebrate and learn more about the cultural diversity of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples by participating in the many activities happening across Canada! Other places have also established holidays to celebrate indigenous peoples, from the United Nations’ International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on Aug. 9 to the Day of the Indian, celebrated in countries like Mexico and Brazil on April 19. There are three Aboriginal groups in Canada – the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Columbus Day Or Indigenous Peoples' Day? National Indigenous Peoples Day is an opportunity to learn about and celebrate the … The number grows every year. What many Canadians do not realize is that there are many Indigenous nations in Canada: there is no one “ Indigenous perspective” or universal belief, style of art or dance. And while the school board is appointed by Mayor Lori Lightfoot, she said Friday she has no plans to eliminate Columbus Day citywide. Admission and parking are free. National Aboriginal Day is June 21 and gives an opportunity to learn more about Indigenous peoples including Inuit, Métis and First Nations peoples. More and more places in the United States are dropping Columbus Day in favor of Indigenous Peoples' Day, but … When asked how people can celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Lonewolf encouraged people to organize their local communities and push for recognition of … National Indigenous Peoples Day is a day to explore, celebrate, and learn about the rich diversity of First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. So which states celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day? And so in Houma, La., people from across the state will gather to honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day for the first time. Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. According to ABC News, at least eight states currently celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, as … Find out about the activities going on in your area by viewing the interactive map or list of activities. Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day:What's open and closed on Monday?