Indigenous Peoples Day Virginia
Northam do hereby recognize october 12 2020 as indigenous peoples day in our commonwealth of virginia and i call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
Indigenous peoples day virginia. A record number of states and municipalities on monday are celebrating indigenous peoples day in lieu of columbus day arizona and virginia observed indigenous peoples day the second monday in. For the first time in virginia history we are recognizing indigenous peoples day. Whereas in 2019 alexandria and richmond the capital of the commonwealth of virginia also recognized the second monday in october as indigenous peoples day. In making this proclamation we pay tribute to the culture history and many contributions of virginia indians and recommit to cultivating strong government to government partnerships that are grounded in mutual trust.
12 indigenous peoples day in the commonwealth of virginia the first such proclamation in virginia history. Richmond governor ralph northam today declared monday october 12 2020 indigenous peoples day in the commonwealth of virginia the first such proclamation in virginia history. For the first time in virginia history we are recognizing. Ralph northam today declared monday oct.
Indigenous peoples day celebrates the resilience of our tribal communities and promotes reconciliation healing and continued friendship with virginia s indian tribes. 12 will now be observed as indigenous. Virginia is the newest state to choose to observe indigenous peoples day instead of columbus day. Governor ralph northam announced on friday that oct.
Indigenous peoples day was observed monday in d c maryland and virginia with virginia recognizing the holiday this year for the first time. This is a day to celebrate our tribal communities and. Now therefore i ralph s. For the first time in the commonwealth s history northam proclaimed that monday october 12 will be celebrated as indigenous peoples day to commemorate the history and culture of virginia s.
For the first time in virginia history we are recognizing indigenous peoples day in our commonwealth this year on monday october 12.