History of Indigenous Peoples’ Day
<p>This Monday, October 9th, millions of Americans will be celebrating their day off. Historically, the second Monday in October was celebrated as Columbus Day, but this year it is joined by a different celebration, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Two years ago, President Joe Biden issued a proclamation declaring that the second Monday in October would be recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day.</p>
<p>In a <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/10/08/a-proclamation-indigenous-peoples-day-2021/" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">Press Release</a>, Biden stated “The Federal Government has a solemn obligation to lift up and invest in the future of Indigenous people and empower Tribal Nations to govern their own communities and make their own decisions. We must never forget the centuries-long campaign of violence, displacement, assimilation, and terror wrought upon Native communities and Tribal Nations throughout our country.”</p>
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