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The Real History of Indigenous Peoples' Day

Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates the cultures and histories of Indigenous peoples across the US. It honors Indigenous peoples' contributions and resilience while reclaiming the narrative from colonizers such as Christopher Columbus who are credited with "discovering" the New World. Learn about the stories of Indigenous peoples, including important events and figures who helped retain Indigenous sovereignty, as well as the origin of Indigenous Peoples' Day.