Indigenous Peoples Day Infographic
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Indigenous peoples day infographic. Here s a list of states that have chosen to change columbus day to indigenous peoples day as well as some places that don t observe the holiday at all. The second monday in october traditionally called columbus day is now known in 14 states the district of columbia and more than 130 cities as indigenous people s day. The name change is symbolic and important emphasizing the need to recognize and honor the history and culture of indigenous people rather than celebrating the european explorer who brought colonialism disease and. In 1977 just five years after columbus day became a national holiday in the u s participants at the united nations international conference on discrimination against indigenous populations in the americas proposed indigenous peoples day as a replacement.
If you and the young people in your life. Columbus day celebrations date back to 1792 when new york city celebrated the 300th. Indigenous languages matter for social economic and political development peaceful coexistence and reconciliation in our societies. Portland mayor kate snyder also recognized indigenous peoples day on monday.
Yet many of them are in danger of disappearing. In a statement snyder said on this day we recognize indigenous peoples day which honors the original peoples of many colonized lands who have suffered from historic injustices and take time to learn about and celebrate indigenous heritage and resiliency. On monday october 12 14 states and the district of columbia more than 130 cities and growing numbers of schools will observe indigenous peoples day.