In 55 cities Columbus Day has been changed to Indigenous People’s Day to celebrate the historical facts that this land was inhabited and owned before Christopher Columbus showed up on the beach one day. If you are wondering how you can celebrate Indigenous People’s Day we’ve got some ideas for you!
Watch Alter-NATIVE on Youtube
Alter-NATIVE follows L.A. fashion designer, Bethany Yellowtail, who combines her culture, history and activism for her fashion line.
Donate to an Indigenous People’s Rights Organization
There are many organizations out there working for the rights of Indigenous People’s across the countries and they can always use support, donate to Bear Ears National Coalition.
Learn more about the cultures of Native Americans and Indigenous People
Learn the history. Understand the culture. Appreciate it, but don’t appropriate it!
Take some time to today to really learn something new or celebrate the culture of Native Americans and Indigenous People. And tell everyone you know that today is Indigenous People’s Day, not Christopher Columbus Day because he did nothing but steal the land of others and take their home away.