Happy Christopher Columbus Day!
Posted on 10/11/2021 8:00:39 AM PDT by Jim W N
(CNN)-Columbus Day has been a political lightning rod for states, cities, and local governments throughout the United States for many years. Some decided to do something about it.
Many states have instead moved to officially monitor Indigenous Days, or some versions thereof. A holiday for Christopher Columbus and other European explorers to evacuate and recognize the thinned indigenous people after arriving on the continent.
Most notably, President Joe Biden became the first US President to declare an indigenous day, and on Monday “celebrating the irreplaceable contributions and resilience of indigenous peoples, recognizing their unique sovereignty and indigenous peoples. Respect the federal trust in the tribes and the obligations of the treaty. “
Columbus Day is technically a federal holiday. This means that non-essential government agencies, usually post offices and banks, are closed because they are approved by the US government.
However, states and local governments can choose not to adhere to federal holidays. And, as in more and more cities and states, you can completely change the name and intent of your October holidays.
As much as possible 130 cities Abandoned Columbus Day for Indigenous Days across the country-and the list grows every year.
A state that officially celebrates Indigenous Day on behalf of Columbus Day, or in addition to Columbus Day Alabama: With Columbus Day American Indian Heritage Day..
Alaska: Protect Indigenous Days As of 2017.. Governor Bill Walker signed holiday compliance in 2015 and 2016 before officially switching to 2017.
Hawaii: Protect the Discoverer’s Day Instead of Columbus Day State law to explain it As a day of “in honor of the discoverers of Polynesia in the Hawaiian Islands”.
Main: Protect Aboriginal Day As of 2019When Governor Janet Mills said it was a step towards “healing past divisions and fostering inclusiveness” and “speaking a more complete and deeper history.”
Nebraska: From 2021 State recognizes Indigenous Day in addition to Columbus Day.
New Mexico: Protect Aboriginal Day As of 2019.. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said the day celebrated the state’s “23 sovereign indigenous nations and important places of honor held by indigenous peoples in the structure of our great state.”
Oklahoma: 2019, The state voted to move Native American Day You can celebrate the two at the same time on the same day as Columbus Day.
Oregon: Passed the law designated in 2021 The second Monday of October is Indigenous Day.
South Dakota: Since then, I’ve been observing Native American days 1990..
Vermont: NS The law was passed in 2019 Replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Day.
States and DCs that protected indigenous days by proclamation Arizona: In 2020, Governor Doug Duchy signed a declaration recognizing October 12th of the year as Indigenous Day in addition to Columbus Day. Every CNN Affiliate KNXV..
California: In addition to the memorial Native American Day in late September, Governor Gavin Newsom Signed Every year Proclamation marking Indigenous Day on the second Monday of October.
Iowa: Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds proclamation in 2018 Designate Columbus Day as Indigenous Day..
Louisiana: Pelican is unaware of Columbus Day.Governor John Bel Edwards declares state’s first October 14, 2019 Indigenous days..
Michigan: October 14, 2019, Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared this day an indigenous day “To enhance the roots, history, and contributions of the indigenous peoples of our country.”
Minnesota: In 2019, Governor Tim Walz declaration Declare the second Monday of October of the year as Indigenous Day. There are 11 tribal nations in the state.
Nevada: Signed by Governor Steve Sisolak Proclamation of 2020 It may mark October 12th of the year as Indigenous Day, “allowing us to rethink history” and “significant contributions of Nevada’s indigenous peoples.”
North Carolina: Governor Roy Cooper makes a proclamation every year Designate the second Monday of October as Indigenous Day.
Virginia: 2020, Governor Ralph Northam declaration Monday is the first indigenous day in Virginia and is called “an important step in creating a comprehensive and honest federation.” The state is home to 11 indigenous peoples.
Wisconsin: Governor Tony Evers Established Indigenous Day by Executive Order A few days before 2019 compliance.
Washington DC: DC Council Voted to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Day A few days before 2019 compliance.
These states are ditching Columbus Day to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead | News Source link These states are ditching Columbus Day to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day instead | News
How stupid. More Leftist dum-dum stuff.
It’s my understanding that there are no indigenous people to the United states. That they all came from somewhere else it’s just a matter of who got here first.
I am proud to celebrate Insidious People’s Day.
Glad to see South Carolina is still level headed about this silly shit.
I guess I should have said I think it’s stupid to replace a day honoring Columbus for something called “Indigenous People’s Day”. I don’t have a problem with a day for indigenous people, just not in place of early American Founders and heroes like Christopher Columbus.
Columbus was a visionary and devout Christian. Do real research and you will discover America… just like he did.
Stupid indeed now every holiday is Indigenous Day ?.
Yup.
I am indigenous. me and my family has been here about 400 years.
I find it fascinating that these indian tribes cannot tell us where their lands are. Those borders moved all the time as they did, yet, liberals want to claim they had nations that were took from them.
I guess I should have said I think it’s stupid to replace a day honoring Columbus for something called “Indigenous People’s Day”. I don’t have a problem with a day for indigenous people, just not in place of early American Founders and heroes like Christopher Columbus.
Why does it have to be Columbus Day?
There we part company.
There is no justification for an indigenous people day. All purported indigenous traveled to America, just earlier. They all enslaved and most tortured people, some tortured very ingeniously.
American Indian & Eskimo history, lives, and practices are part of America’s heritage and should be taught at school. Our treaties with them should be respected.
Anyone live in “Main”? LOL
Jack Posobiec just topped your good line:
Colonizer Privilege Day
The indians slaughtered each other till the evil white man showed up.
Another vote for human sacrifice.
Columbus was a visionary and devout Christian. Do real research and you will discover America… just like he did.
I guess they’d rather have Aztec temples, stare at the sun and do ritual human sacrifice… oh wait, they already do.
Columbus Day Sopranos (Twitter link)
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