Indigenous Peoples Day Colors
The idea of a columbus day alternative actually traces back to the 1970s and the united nations declared august 9 as international day of the world s indigenous people in 1994.
Indigenous peoples day colors. In my hometown of new york city which is located on lenape homelands we typically celebrate on randall s island with drumming dancing and stacks of puffy sugar soaked frybread. The doctrine of discovery has been used for over 500 years by european nations and the united states to theologically justify the stealing and exploitation of land and the dehumanization of black indigenous and other people of color. It began as a counter celebration held on the same day as the u s. Removing racist symbols from public life is a critical part of the work we must do to.
Members of the muscogee honor guard present colors before the 2019 indigenous peoples day opening ceremony. It is celebrated across the united states on the second monday in october and is an official city and state holiday in various localities. State and county politicians renewed calls monday to replace columbus day with indigenous peoples day. Federal holiday of columbus day which honors italian.
Eastern time the museum is streaming an indigenous peoples day program for middle and high school. This year s celebration will honor native veterans. So ditch your lessons rooted in colonization and harm and help your students see the beauty and richness that lies within the indigenous peoples communities. Monday october 12 at 1 p m.
Indigenous peoples day is a holiday that celebrates and honors native american peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. In many places it feels like a festival with music vendors and community. Anahuacalmecac danza azteca mexica students and others dance in support of indigenous peoples day before the start of a city council meeting at city hall in los angeles on wednesday aug 30 2017. On indigenous people day 2020 mark charles independent candidate.
Indigenous peoples day october 12 celebrates the history and vibrancy of contemporary native cultures.