Indigenous Peoples' Day

What is Indigenous Peoples Day?

• A holiday that honors the cultures of the people who lived in the Americas before Columbus

• A celebration of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America

• A day to recognize the history of colonization

When is Indigenous Peoples Day observed?

• First Monday in October

• Second Monday in October

• Third Monday in October

• Last Monday in October

What does the term 'indigenous' mean?

• Native, first inhabitants to a certain place

• Foreign to a certain place

• Descendant of European settlers

Who does Indigenous Peoples Day honor?

• European settlers who came to America

• Native American tribes such as the Cherokee and Navajo

• Explorers who discovered new lands

When was Indigenous Peoples Day first honored?

• 1992

• 1977

• 1492

• 2021

Why do some people not agree with celebrating Columbus Day?

• Because Columbus was involved in mistreatment of Native American people

• Because Columbus did not discover America

• Because Columbus was not brave

• Because Columbus was not important

What can we learn from celebrating Indigenous People's Day?

• To always treat others with respect regardless of race, ethnicity, abilities, religion, or gender

• Exploring the world is not important

• To only focus on the positive aspects of history

What is the main purpose of Indigenous Peoples Day?

• To recognize and honor indigenous peoples as the first inhabitants of the Americas

• To celebrate Christopher Columbus's arrival in America

• To celebrate European settlers

Who signed a presidential proclamation to officially recognize Indigenous Peoples Day?

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

• George Washington

• Barack Obama