Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Solo Beach Stroll. Digital portrait by Jahla Brown, DCYF ESIT Stakeholder Engagement Specialist


Indigenous Peoples' Day

Monday, Oct. 12 is Indigenous People’s Day, a holiday that celebrates and honors Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures. It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October. Read more about the origins of Indigenous Peoples' Day:

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Just a Reminder… Culture Is Not a Costume

As Halloween approaches, please remember that culture is not a costume. HolyElk Lafferty explains why dressing up in a costume affects Native women:

Watch: How Costumes affect Native Women


Rethinking How We Celebrate American History

These states and cities are ditching Columbus Day to observe Indigenous Peoples' Day instead, article by Dennis W. Zotigh and Renee Gokey. Read more:

Indigenous Peoples’ Day: Rethinking How We Celebrate American History