Honoring the Past in the Present: Indigenous People’s Day
Today, October 14th, is Indigenous People’s Day. Although not yet a Federally recognized holiday, it is a day celebrated and honored by 17 of the States and the District of Columbia. As of 2023, Minnesota declared Indigenous People’s Day a State Holiday.??
Indigenous People’s Day stands as a reminder for us to remember the past and to honor the Indigenous community.? The devastation of European colonization and the afflictions Indigenous people faced still has effects felt to this day. Despite this history, the resilience of Indigenous People remains.
In honor of Indigenous People’s Day, take a moment to learn about Indigenous history, their stories, and support their businesses. Below are a few links where you can learn more about Indigenous People’s Day, as well as local Minneapolis-St. Paul Indigenous owned businesses you can support today, or any day.??
Lastly, the land we are on was once the land of Indigenous people. Minnesota has made some great strides toward educating the public about the land we live on. If you’re curious about the history and territories of the MN Indigenous nations, check out the Native Land Map also linked below.?
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Today is one day elected out of the year to honor Indigenous people. May we honor them today, and other days throughout the years to come.??