Today and Every Day is Indigenous Peoples Day on Stolen Indigenous Land!

15 Things to Do on Indigenous Peoples Day!
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** 15 Calls to Action on Indigenous Peoples Day!
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In the United States, 21 states and Washington, D.C. now celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, or a holiday of a similar name, on the second Monday of October, as an official holiday or via proclamation. In 2021, Biden issued the first-ever presidential proclamation of Indigenous Peoples Day, however he did not replace Columbus Day.

By commemorating Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize colonization persists today and perpetuates oppression and violence against Indigenous Peoples as well as their sovereignty and self-determination.

Equally important is ending the celebration of Columbus Day, as a step towards disrupting these oppressive systems and shifts focus to recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Indigenous Peoples' knowledge, histories, cultures, traditions, and lands. It is an opportunity to learn about the Peoples whose land we occupy and now call home and to take action in supporting the rights and sovereignty of all Indigenous Peoples.

We invite you to join a growing movement of people who take the second Monday of October to acknowledge historical and ongoing wrongs, learn about the Indigenous Peoples in your community, and celebrate beautiful cultures and traditions through dance, performances, food, music, film, and honor Indigenous Peoples by taking action!


** 1. Learn Whose Land ([link removed]) You Are On

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2. Attend a local or virtual Indigenous Peoples Day ([link removed]) event

3. Donate to Indigenous-led organizations upholding Indigenous rights today
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Cultural Survival works on this issue nationally and internationally. We also invite you to support Indigenous-led organizations and Tribes local to your community. In Cambridge, MA, where we are headquartered on Massachusett land ([link removed]) , we partner with Native American Indian Center of Boston ([link removed]) and United American Indians of New England ([link removed]) , and support Eastern Woodland Rematriation ([link removed]) . Also show your support for the Wôpanâak Language Reclamation Project ([link removed]) , Native Land Conservancy ([link removed]) , Wampanoag Trading Post and Gallery ([link removed]) , The Massachusett Tribe at Ponkapoag ([link removed]) , Native American LifeLines of Boston ([link removed]) , Massachusetts Center for Native American Awareness
([link removed]) , Nolumbeka Project ([link removed]) , Ohketeau Cultural Center ([link removed]) , No Loose Braids ([link removed]) and our long-time Bazaar partner Sly Fox Den ([link removed]) .


** 4. Stream Indigenous Rights Radio programs to amplify the national conversation about Indigenous Peoples Day
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Indigenous Peoples Day ([link removed])
In this radio program, we review the latest developments around Indigenous Peoples Day. We also hear what Christopher Columbus wrote about Indigenous Peoples in his diary.

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Indigenous Peoples Day ([link removed])
IRR Producers Shaldon Ferris (Khoisan) and Avexnim Cojti (Maya K'iche') uncover the history of Indigenous resistance to colonization and the "discovery" narrative that perpetuates the celebration of Columbus and the erasure of Indigenous Peoples.


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5. Follow these notable Indigenous artists and leaders
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Check out award-winning journalist Brandi Morin ([link removed]) (Cree/Iroquois); Miss Universe Canada 2024 ([link removed]) Ashley Callingbull (Enoch Cree); Emmy nominee Lily Gladstone ([link removed]) (Piegan Blackfeet/Siksikaitsitapi & Nez Perce/Nimíipuu); Amber Midthunder ([link removed]) (Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux) from Prey; boxer/actress Kali Reis ([link removed]) (Wampanoag); author, playwright, and community leader Melissa Tantequidgeon ([link removed]) (Mohegan); Elder Gary O'Neil ([link removed]) (Wangunk); US
Treasurer Marilynn Malerba ([link removed]) (Mohegan); 2024 National Teacher of the Year Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason ([link removed]) (Schaghticoke/HoChunk); filmmaker Sterlin Harjo ([link removed]) (Seminole); artist Wendy Red Star ([link removed]) (Apsáalooke/Crow); researcher Abigail Echo-Hawk ([link removed]) (Pawnee), comedian Dallas Goldtooth ([link removed]) (Dakota and Diné); Emmy nominee, model Quannah ChasingHorse ([link removed]) (Hän Gwich'in , Sicangu and Oglala Lakota); musician Tia Wood ([link removed]) (Plains Cree and Coast Salish); fashion designer Lauren Good Day ([link removed]) (Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet,
Plains Cree).


** 6. Indigenize your book list 📖
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40 Best Native American Authors to Read in 2024 ([link removed]) . Check out this reading list ([link removed]) by First Nations Development Institute.
And read books ([link removed]) by Indigenous authors to your kids!


** 7. Take Action to Change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples Day

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** Urge Congress to revoke the federal holiday status of Columbus Day!
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** 8. Get Involved in the Anti-Mascot Movement
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There are still more than 1,000 high school, university and professional teams that continue to have Native American mascots. Though changes have been made at the high school and collegiate levels, there is still more to be done with professional sports teams and other businesses. Start conversations to address the misrepresentation of Indigenous Peoples in your community today. Check out our Abolishing Racist Native Mascots: A Toolkit for Change ([link removed]) .


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9. Amplify Indigenous Voices and Perspectives

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** YDL: Being Indigenous outside Indigenous Peoples Day ([link removed]) by Jourdan Bennett-Begaye
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** "Why We Celebrate Indigenous People's Day" ([link removed]) by Native News.
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** "Acts of Solidarity on Indigenous Peoples Day and Beyond." ([link removed]) By Daisee Francour
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** "Indigenous Peoples’ Day: A Call to Higher Consciousness." ([link removed]) By Wakinyan LaPointe
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** Columbus in His Own Words ([link removed]) by John Kane
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10. Support Indigenous Artists ([link removed])
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** 11. Share IlumiNative's ([link removed]) resources to support #IndigenousPeoplesDay

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12. Read the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples ([link removed])

13. Educate yourself on the #LandBack movement through LandBack U ([link removed])

14. Support Native Language Revitalization
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Cultural Survival provides fellowships to Indigenous youth working on language revitalization. Meet our 2024 youth fellows ([link removed]) and support a Cultural Survival youth fellow to learn and teach their Native language by donating at cs.org/donate ([link removed]) .



** 15. Spread the Word!
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One of the easiest and most effective things you can do is raise awareness about Indigenous Peoples. Forward, post this message on Facebook, Instagram, or tweet it! #SinkColumbus #AbolishColumbusDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoplesDay2024

Cultural Survival advocates for Indigenous Peoples' rights and supports Indigenous communities’ self-determination, cultures and political resilience since 1972. We envision a future that respects and honors Indigenous Peoples' inherent rights and dynamic cultures, deeply and richly interwoven in lands, languages, spiritual traditions, and artistic expression, rooted in self-determination and self-governance.
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