Today is National Indigenous People's Day, part of a national movement to replace Columbus Day. Why? Because most First Nations consider Columbus & 1492 to be the beginning of white colonization and the systematic genocide to steal their land, decimate their people, and destroy their cultures.
Below is a link to a great Smithsonian Magazine article about Indigenous People’s Day and the discussion involving the Columbus Day-Indigenous People’s Day issue:
Do you know what Native American tribes originally inhabited the land on which you live now? Go to this link to discover what tribes inhabited originally inhabited your home: https://native-land.ca/
Below is a link to a wonderful article about the Indigenous People’s Day movement and how you can educate yourself and celebrate the day:
Below is a link to a comprehensive article from Parade Magazine about the evolution of Indigenous People’s Day:
“Happy Indigenous People’s Day was first published on October 9, 2021 on Facebook and NotesfromtheFrontier.com
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I hope all the states recognise Indigenous Peoples Day soon. Good luck with it all. My heart is with you.
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