Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Indigenous Peoples’ Day commemorates the history and contributions of Native Americans.

The holiday’s origins date back to the 1970s, as part of a wider effort to reshape the historical narrative surrounding the violent colonization of the Americas and to act as a counterpoint to Columbus Day celebrations, which many indigenous groups consider culturally insensitive. Observed in the U.S. on the same day as Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day has been adopted by a growing number of states to honor the remarkable resiliency and historic achievements of native populations.