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What is Indigenous Peoples Day? A day of celebration, protest and reclaiming history
Native Americans mark the day with ceremonies and protests as states, cities and school systems recognize it instead of Columbus Day.
- Today, Oct 12, marks Indigenous Peoples Day, observed by many states and cities alongside Columbus Day to honor Native Americans and their resilience.
- The day pivots from celebrating explorer Christopher Columbus, who arrived in the Bahamas in 1492, to recognizing Native populations whose cultures were transformed by European explorers.
- Celebrations include ceremonies and speeches honoring Native resilience, while the day is also marked by protests against Columbus and advocacy for the return of Indigenous lands.
- Former President Joe Biden wrote that the day is meant to "honor America's first inhabitants," while acknowledging that federal policies historically "sought to assimilate and displace Native people."
- President Donald Trump stated he will not follow the practice of recognizing Indigenous Peoples Day alongside Columbus Day in Oct, despite the day not being a federal holiday.
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