Indigenous people
What does Indigenous mean?
Someone who originally inhabited a place or land.
What was Indigenous People's Day called before?
Columbus Day
Where do Indigenous people live?
All over the world!
Which President made Indigenous People's Day a holiday in all US states?
Joe Biden
What is the name of the indigenous people of New York City?
Munsee-Lenape
Why did Americans change the holiday?
We agreed Columbus is not to be celebrated, and instead to celebrate indigenous Americans who were exploited by Europeans like Columbus on this day.
What was Manhattan originally named before it was colonized by Europeans?
Manahatta = "hilly island"
What is one way I can learn about or celebrate Indigenous people on Monday?
- Read Books
- Try Native foods
- Attend a Festival
- Visit museums
- Support Indigenous art and businesses
Indigenous people are leaders in politics, especially in the protection of what?
The environment
Acknowledging that we live on land stolen from Indigenous peoples by Colonial powers.