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This guide informs, supports, celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates the history and contributions of the indigenous peoples of North America. It is observed on the second Monday of October, thus coinciding with Columbus Day, a United States federal holiday commemorating the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. This holiday is increasingly controversial due to the catastrophic impact of the arrival of European settlers on Native Americans. Consequently, several states do not recognize the holiday, and others celebrate it as Indigenous Peoples' Day as a counter-celebration and protest against Columbus Day: South Dakota officially celebrates Native American Day on the same day as Columbus Day, and other states have an "American Indian Day" (eg. Tennessee and Nevada) or "American Indian Heritage Day". The dates differ from state to state. The state of Vermont and the city of Phoenix, Arizona, declared their first Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2016.. (By Calendarpedia)
- Indigenous Peoples' DayIndigenous Peoples’ Day is celebrated on the second Monday of October, on October 10 this year, to honor the cultures and histories of the Native American people.
- Indigenous Peoples' Day - The American Mosaic: The American Indian ExperienceIndigenous Peoples' Day honors Native American peoples, their history, and cultures. It is customarily observed on the second Monday of October, the same day traditionally celebrated as Columbus Day.
- Why We Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day - Native News OnlineOn Monday, Americans will celebrate the millions of people who have lived on this land since time immemorial instead of a lone man who never stepped foot on North American soil.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Arizona
- It won't replace Columbus Day, but Gov. Ducey proclaims Oct. 12 'Indigenous Peoples Day'Indigenous Peoples Day Arizona was established in 2015, and each year the organizers host various events celebrating Indigenous communities in the state. Even though the city of Phoenix has recognized Indigenous Peoples Day since 2016, and Ducey signed this proclamation recognizing it in Arizona, there have been several celebrations held throughout Arizona honoring Indigenous people for years.
- For the first time ever, Arizona will recognize Indigenous Peoples Day today. Here's whyOn Monday, for the first time ever, Arizona will recognize Indigenous Peoples Day. It's a move that state Sen. Jamescita Peshlakai has been working toward for years."The United States is first and foremost, and always has been and always will be, Indigenous peoples' sacred homeland," Sen. Peshlakai said. On Sept. 4, Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed a proclamation recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day.
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