What is Indigenous Peoples' Day? What to know about push to eliminate Columbus Day
Monday is becoming increasingly known as Indigenous Peoples' Day, a commemoration of Native American history and culture. While the second Monday in October has historically been celebrated as Columbus Day and is still federally recognized as such ...
Indigenous Peoples Day celebrated with an eye on the election
Events will be geared toward Native voter mobilization and outreach amid renewed recognition of the power of their votes.
U of I Native American House celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
The Native American House will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day with a full day of events featuring Native American literature and media, spirituality and food. Beginning at 9 a.m. on Oct. 14, Mayor of Urbana,
Origin of Columbus Day: Here's Why Americans Really Started Celebrating the Holiday
But the American origins of Columbus Day, a federal holiday established in 1937, show us that the modern celebration has less to do with Christopher Columbus and his voyages to the Caribbean and more to do with the mistreatment of Catholic Americans,
Is today a holiday? What to know about Indigenous Peoples' Day, also known as Columbus Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday, Oct. 14, and has been federally recognized since 2021 to celebrate indigenous communities and cultures.
Columbus Day or Indigenous Peoples' Day? Why the controversy and which is a federal holiday
Columbus Day is a holiday with a long history, but in the past 50 years, debate has developed about the day because of the implications behind it. To some, Columbus Day is simply a day off from work or school.
Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples' Day: What to know about Monday holiday
Note: The map only shows state-observed holidays, though cities might observe others. Alabama (Fraternal Day) and Virginia (Yorktown Victory Day) observe both Columbus Day and an unrelated holiday on the same day.
Is Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day a federal holiday? Here's what's open and closed Monday.
In observation of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 14, many businesses and institutions are closed. Here's what to know. ALSO READ: A neighbor heard screams. Then San Antonio real estate agent Suzanne Simpson disappeared.
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Honoring Native Americans’ Day with ‘Calling of Dancers’
People across South Dakota are celebrating Native Americans’ Day. In Sioux Falls, hundreds of people lined Philips Avenue for ...
Some Sioux Falls Indigenous students used their day off to celebrate Native American Day
Native American Day was a day off of school for many students, but some took the day to celebrate their culture and identity ...
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Tribal leaders send message on Native American Day: vote
In a tense election year, leaders from Oklahoma’s Native nations want more of their citizens to head to the polls in November ...
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Durango students celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional Native American games
In an effort to integrate more cultural events into its curriculum, Durango School District 9-R celebrated Indigenous Peoples ...
8th annual Native American Day festival held in Tulsa
On Monday, the eighth annual Native American Day festival brought in large crowds to Dream Keepers Park in Tulsa to celebrate ...
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Yaiva: Honoring Native American heritage through healing and recovery
Native American Day — also known as Indigenous People’s Day — celebrated Oct. 14, is an important occasion to honor the rich ...
7th annual Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade takes place downtown
The 7th annual Sioux Falls Native American Day Parade took over the streets of downtown Sioux Falls on Monday with events planned through the afternoon.
Whitmer declares Friday as Native American Veterans Day
Native American Veterans Day also aims to raise awareness around the challenges veterans face, including access to health ...
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Drumming up support: Native American students share culture at UI event
Standing in front of a raised tepee, Martin reminded the audience of the Native American lands that make up the state of ...
Chicago-based Native Americans Denounce Native American Guardian Association's Participation in Columbus Day Parade
The Native American Guardian Association has teamed up with the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans to celebrate ...