Indigenous Peoples' Day 2022
Monday, October 10, 2022
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Today, October 10, marks Indigenous Peoples' Day. Today especially we recognize, honor, and celebrate the culture and traditions of Indigenous Peoples as well as the resiliency, sovereignty, and contributions of tribal communities in Michigan and the world. For those who are not indigenous, it is important to use today to learn and stand in solidarity.
It is important to note that the United States only began recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a federal holiday in 2021 and still recognizes Columbus Day. You can urge change at the federal level by signing this petition, asking congress to revoke the federal holiday status of Columbus Day and replace it with Indigenous Peoples' Day instead.
If you are not an indigenous person, we encourage you to learn about the land you live on, the people who cultivated the land for hundreds of years before colonization, where those people are now, how you can support their present-day tribes, and how you can stand in solidarity with indigenous people currently living in Michigan. Here are some suggestions for where to begin:
Take Action:
Indigenous Activists & Movements to Know: LANDBACK - Building Lasting Indigenous Sovereignty How Returning Lands to Native Tribes Is Helping Protect Nature Abolishing Racist Native Mascots: A Toolkit for Change Take Action to Revoke the Federal Holiday Status of Columbus Day Meet 13 Indigenous Young Indigenous Rights Activists 7 YOUNG INDIGENOUS ACTIVISTS STANDING UP FOR THEIR COMMUNITIES 5 Indigenous Activists & Movements You Should Know About 7 Indigenous Activists You Should Know Native American Activism: 1960s to Present
Resources & Articles: Native American Studies Research Guide: Michigan's American Indian Heritage Governor Whitmer’s Proclamation The White House: A Proclamation on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 2022 IPR Indigenous Peoples’ Day Talk CMU Information on Indigenous Peoples’ Day National Today Timeline and FAQ Smithsonian Unlearning Columbus Day Myths DoSomething.org Native Justice Coalition The work of Dean Miner MSU National Geographic History The Farmer’s Almanac Acknowledges Indigenous Peoples’ Day NPR 2021 Recognizes President Biden’s Proclamation 2021 Recap GVSU Art Exhibit
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