Indigenous Peoples and Columbus Day

The video discusses the growing recognition of Indigenous Peoples Day in the U.S., often replacing Columbus Day. It highlights the historical context of Columbus Day, its origins in Italian-American heritage, and the controversies surrounding it due to Columbus' actions against Indigenous Peoples. The origins of Indigenous Peoples Day trace back to a 1977 conference that challenged the Doctrine of Discovery. The video also covers the impact of Columbus on Indigenous populations and the global efforts to honor Indigenous Peoples, including the UN International Day.

Which U.S. president was the first to formally recognize Indigenous Peoples Day?

• Donald Trump

• Barack Obama

• Joe Biden

• George W. Bush

What year was Columbus Day made a federal holiday in the United States?

• 1924

• 1954

• 1934

• 1944

What was one of the key recommendations from the 1977 First International NGO Conference?

• To celebrate Columbus Day

• To refute the Doctrine of Discovery

• To establish a new federal holiday

• To honor Italian-American heritage

Where did Columbus's ship land in 1492?

• Central America

• South America

• The Caribbean

• The contiguous United States

What was the estimated Indigenous population in the Americas before Columbus's arrival?

• 100 million

• 10 million

• 30 million

• 60 million

What environmental impact did the decline in Indigenous populations have?

• Increase in forest fires

• Rise in sea levels

• Increase in global temperatures

• Decrease in greenhouse gases

What is one motivation for replacing Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day?

• To increase tourism

• To promote European history

• To challenge the Doctrine of Discovery

• To celebrate Italian-American culture

Which countries also have days to honor Indigenous Peoples?

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• France, Germany, and Italy

• Russia, India, and Pakistan

• Canada, Australia, and Brazil

When is the UN International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples celebrated?

• November 1st

• July 4th

• August 9th

• October 12th

What do some people believe is insufficient to address the injustices faced by Indigenous Peoples?

• A historical documentary

• A museum exhibit

• A national holiday

• A public apology