ep 104. Indigenous People's Day

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In this episode "Indigenous People’s Day", The Who, What, Where & ; Why it’s soSignificant.” Our co-host Les Frye, will educate us on What is Indigenous People’sDay, the history, the backlash, and why it’s so significant to all of us.

What is Indigenous People’s Day?

Some 20 states have adopted Indigenous People’s Day in lieu of Columbus Day.Joe Biden responsible for giving states the option to celebrate the day of remembrance and celebration of First People, Indigenous and Aboriginals in 2021. However, we celebrate and include all Indigenous world-wide.

What prompted the holiday?

Replacing this day as not to celebrate Columbus given his horrific treatment of theIndigenous and the falsehood of discovery.What has been the backlash in replacing the holiday?Italian- Americans believing that this is an affront to their heritage. Many ItalianAmericans observe Columbus Day as a celebration of their heritage and not ofColumbus himself, and the day was celebrated in New York City on October 12,1866. The day was first enshrined as a legal holiday in the United States through the lobbying of Angelo Noce, a first-generation American, in Denver.[7] The first statewide holiday was proclaimed by Colorado governor Jesse F. McDonald in 1905, and it was made a statutory holiday in 1907.

For the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage in 1892, following alynching in New Orleans, where a mob had murdered 11 Italian immigrants,President Benjamin Harrison declared Columbus Day as a one-time national celebration.[10][11] The proclamation was part of a wider effort after the lynching incident to placate Italian Americans and ease diplomatic tensions with Italy.[10]During the anniversary in 1892, teachers, preachers, poets, and politicians used rituals to teach ideals of patriotism. These rituals took themes such as citizenship boundaries, the importance of loyalty to the nation, and the celebration of social progress, including among them was the Pledge of Allegiance by Francis BellamyIn 1934, as a result of lobbying by the Knights of Columbus and New York City Italian leader Generoso Pope,

What do I do to celebrate this holiday?

Parades: Many cities organize parades to celebrate the culture, heritage, and achievements of indigenous peoples.Cultural Events: Communities often host cultural events such as traditional dances, music performances, storytelling sessions, and art exhibitions.Educational Programs: Schools and universities may organize educational programs to raise awareness about indigenous cultures, history, and contemporary issues.indigenous rights, history, and cultural preservation.Community Gatherings: Indigenous communities come together for social gatherings, feasts, and other community-building activities.