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Indigenous Peoples' Day Gains Ground Over Columbus Day

10/9/2025

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Columbus Day, established in 1937, is increasingly overshadowed by Indigenous Peoples' Day.
President Biden's 2021 proclamation sought to honor Native Americans and their contributions.
Dylan Baca, advocate and co-founder of the Indigenous Peoples' Initiative, emphasizes the significance.
The shift toward Indigenous Peoples' Day reflects broader changes in how the holiday is perceived across the U.S.

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Story summary

Columbus Day, established in 1937, is increasingly overshadowed by Indigenous Peoples' Day.
President Biden's 2021 proclamation sought to honor Native Americans and their contributions.
Dylan Baca, advocate and co-founder of the Indigenous Peoples' Initiative, emphasizes the significance.
The shift toward Indigenous Peoples' Day reflects broader changes in how the holiday is perceived across the U.S.