It's Indigenous Peoples Day

I think this is a fairly harmless accommodation though some may see it as condescending political pandering.

Quote:

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — More cities are recognizing Native Americans on Columbus Day this year as they revive a movement to change the name of the holiday to celebrate the history and contributions of indigenous cultures around the country. As the U.S. observes Columbus Day on Monday, it will also be Indigenous Peoples Day in at least nine cities for the first time this year, including Albuquerque; Portland, Oregon; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Olympia, Washington. http://ift.tt/1OwYYVV

Some predictable backlash.

Quote:

Seattle council faces backlash from Italian-American group Italian-American activists say they’re forming a political-action committee to oppose local politicians who supported designating Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. http://www.seattletimes.nwsource.com...busdayxml.html

A thoughtful article on this issue from The Atlantic.

Rethinking History Class on Columbus Day

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