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Indigenous communities lived in the Western Hemisphere for tens of thousands of years before Columbus arrived, and contact with European colonies led to devastating loss of life, tradition and ...
Oct. 12 was declared a day of solidarity with Indigenous People to coincide with Columbus Day. South Dakota was the first state to back a resolution to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day in the ...
Indigenous Peoples' Day is Monday, Oct. 14, which has also historically been known as Columbus Day. Indigenous Peoples' Day has been federally recognized since 2021, when President Joe Biden made ...
The second Monday of October marks Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day, here is what to know about the history of Columbus Day.
Columbus Day, also called Indigenous Peoples Day, may be a federal holiday, but it's also one of the nation's most inconsistently celebrated days, according to Pew Research. Even though the event ...
Indigenous Peoples' Day is celebrated instead of Columbus Day in some states. Here's why.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a holiday that came about as an alternative to Columbus Day — is a chance to reflect on how the US has treated Indigenous people and fight for a better future.
In 2024, Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day fall on Monday, Oct. 14. The holidays occur annually on the second Monday of October. Post offices will close, as well as many public schools.