What city first adopt "Indigenous Peoples Day" (Hint: its in California)
In 1992, at the 500th anniversary of Columbus’ first voyage, American Indians in Berkeley, California, organized the first “Indigenous Peoples’ Day,” a holiday the city council soon formally adopted. Berkeley has since replaced its commemoration of Columbus with a celebration of indigenous people.
Religion that was forced upon the Tainos
What is Christianity?
What did Columbus crew steal
What is gold and other riches
While Columbus Day affirms the story of a nation created by Europeans for Europeans, what does Indigenous Peoples Day emphasize?
Native histories and Native people— an important addition to the country’s ever-evolving understanding of what it means to be American.