Andrew Vaughan/Canadian Press/APĬanada set to pay billions to Indigenous children removed from their families, court rules John Bel Edwards declared October 14, 2019, the state’s first Indigenous Peoples’ Day but hasn’t issued a 2020 proclamation yet.Ī walk honouring the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at Millbrook First Nation near Truro, Nova Scotia, on Sept. Louisiana: The Pelican State doesn’t recognize Columbus Day. Kim Reynolds made a proclamation in 2018 designating Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Gavin Newsom has signed yearly proclamations marking Indigenous Peoples’ Day on the second Monday in October. Doug Ducey signed a proclamation recognizing October 12 that year as Indigenous Peoples’ Day in addition to Columbus Day, per CNN affiliate KNXV.Ĭalifornia: In addition to commemorating Native American Day in late September, Gov. States and DC that observe Indigenous Peoples Day via proclamationsĪrizona: In 2020, Gov. Vermont: Observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day as of 2019 South Dakota: Observes Native American Day as of 1990 Oregon: Observes Indigenous Peoples Day as of 2017 Oklahoma: In 2019, the state voted to move Native American Day to the same day as Columbus Day so the two could be celebrated concurrently. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the day would celebrate the state’s “23 sovereign indigenous nations and the essential place of honor native citizens hold in the fabric of our great state.” New Mexico: Observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day as of 2019. Nebraska: Beginning in 2021, the state will recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day in addition to Columbus Day. Maine: Observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day as of 2019 Why the jump in the Native American population may be one of the hardest to explain Samantha Vazquez, a wellness and prevention manager at Street Level Health Project in Oakland, California, addresses members of the Mayan Mam community about the importance of the 2020 census during an outdoors workshop in May 2020. Hawaii: Observes Discoverers’ Day in place of Columbus Day States that officially celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ DayĪlabama: Celebrates both Columbus Day and American Indian Heritage Day.Īlaska: Observes Indigenous Peoples’ Day as of 2017 Not listed here are more than 130 cities that have ditched Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples Day – and the list grows yearly. And, as is the case with a growing number of places, change the name and intent of the October holiday altogether.

Technically, Columbus Day is a federal holiday, which means it is recognized by the US government and thus brings the closure of non-essential government offices, and, usually, places like post offices and banks.īut states and local governments can choose not to observe a federal holiday. Most prominently, President Joe Biden became the first US president to issue a proclamation commemorating Indigenous Peoples’ Day, writing that Monday was a day on which the country “celebrates the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognizes their inherent sovereignty, and commits to honoring the Federal Government’s trust and treaty obligations to Tribal Nations.” Evan Vucci/APīiden becomes first president to issue proclamation marking Indigenous Peoples' Day President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the debt ceiling during an event in the State Dining Room of the White House, Monday, Oct.

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