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The commemoration of Native American history and culture is now federally recognized alongside Columbus Day, which has been historically observed on the same day. Columbus Day has been a national ...
Columbus Day is a national holiday in many countries of the Americas and elsewhere, and a federal holiday in the United States, which officially celebrates the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas.
Indigenous Peoples' Day [a] is a holiday in the United States that celebrates and honors Indigenous American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. [1] It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October, and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.
Indigenous Peoples Day is celebrated instead of Columbus Day in some states. Here's why.
On August 21, Oberlin, Ohio officially approved the change to Indigenous Peoples' Day. [91] One week later, on August 28, Bangor, Maine made it official as well. [92] As of August 30, the Los Angeles City Council authorized the celebration of Indigenous Peoples' Day in place of Columbus Day. [93] September
Approximately 29 states and Washington, D.C., do not celebrate Columbus Day, and over 200 cities have replaced it with Indigenous Peoples' Day. Contributing: USA Today Network
In 2020, New London changed Columbus Day to Italian Heritage Day and named October as Italian Heritage Month and November as Native American Heritage Month. The school system observes Indigenous ...
Indigenous Peoples' Day is observed on the same day, Monday, Oct. 14. Is Indigenous Peoples' Day an official holiday? It depends on where you live, but Columbus Day is still a federal holiday ...