Tag: Indigenous Peoples Day

Delve into the patriotic season of Latin America and the colonial legacies that continue to shape the region's identity. Learn about the festivities and their tensions, especially surrounding Columbus Day.

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day began as a movement in 1992 to honor the more than 1,000 Indigenous cultures within the United States.

Even though the myths of Columbus was used by Italian immigrants to show pride in their heritage, it is wrong to recognize a man for achievements that were never his and celebrate someone who committed one of the worst acts of genocide in world history.

On Indigenous Peoples Day, it’s worth underscoring something that many archaeologists know: Many of the values that inspire the American Dream – liberty, equality and the pursuit of happiness – date back to well before the creation of the U.S.-Mexico border and before freedom-seeking Pilgrim immigrants arrived at Plymouth Rock in 1620.

The Spokane City Council recently approved a resolution to change the name of the holiday that falls on the second Monday of October from Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day.