Monday, October 10, 2011

HAPPY INDIGENOUS PEOPLE'S DAY

End Columbus Day
 

End Genocide


Indigenous People's Day (also known as Native American Day) is a secular holiday celebrated in various localities in the United States, begun as a counter-celebration to Columbus Day. The purpose of the day is to promote Native American culture and commemorate the history of Native American peoples. The celebration began in Berkeley, California as an alternative to Columbus Day, which is listed as a federal holiday in the United States but is not observed as a state holiday in every state.   Indigenous People's Day is usually held on the second Monday of October, coinciding with federal observance of Columbus Day.


4 comments:

  1. OMG!! just noticed u like CCR, Arlo Guthrie, Jefferson Airplane, i think we are soul mates :)

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  2. LOL... yes I do love those oldies. In my house those songs on my play list are all that is allowed to be played ;-)

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  3. I didn't realize there was an alternative to Invasion Day - thanks for the edu!

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  4. LOL... Invasion Day... I like that.

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