Indigenous Peoples Day
Indigenous Peoples Day Quick Facts
| Hashtags | #Indigenouspeoplesday |
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| Related Hashtags | #Care2 |
| 2020 Date | October 12, 2020 |
| 2021 Date | October 11, 2021 |
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 Indigenous Peoples Day HistoryIndigenous Peoples’ Day seeks to acknowledge and honor Native Americans and their history. This day aims to inform people about the history of Native Americans and the mistreatment they faced throughout U.S history. Indigenous Peoples’ Day was first observed in 1989 by the Governor of South Dakota, George S. Mickelson. Mickelson had backed a resolution to change the controversial Columbus Day to Native American Day, now known as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It is observed annually on October 12th. Top Tweets for Indigenous Peoples Day
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Indigenous Peoples Day References and Related Siteswww.history.com: History of Indigenous Peoples' Day aktalakota.stjo.org: Native American Day | ||