Here's why it's called Indigenous Peoples Day, the history behind the holiday (and why it's on the same day as Columbus Day) and how people celebrate.
CRYSTAL, Minn.— Communities across the state of Minnesota are celebratingIndigenous Peoples' Dayon Monday. In the northwestern suburb of Crystal, a blessing ceremony was held for the second straight year for Bassett Creek, known to the Dakota as Ȟaȟa Wakpadaŋ. The creek was honored t...
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki addressed President Joe Biden's proclamation marking Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. Biden is the first president to sign such a proclamation. WASHINGTON (AP)-Joe Biden is the 46th president, but he’s the first one in the country’...
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Indigenous Peoples' Day celebrates the history and contributions of Native Americans. In 2024, the holiday falls on Monday, October 14. While the Joe Biden administration has officially recognized Indigenous Peoples' Day since 2021, it is not yet a federal holiday. More than a dozen states ...
Indigenous Peoples' Day definition: the second Monday in October, a holiday in the United States that honors the Indigenous peoples of the Americas and celebrates their history and culture. See examples of INDIGENOUS PEOPLES' DAY used in a sentence.
In 2021, Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day. He said in a statement that the day is meant to "honor America's first inhabitants and the Tribal Nations that continue to thrive today." It is typically observed on the second Monday in October, the ...
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